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USA – Hostess Brands, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold

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FDA

Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

The expanded recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

Product Description: Item UPC: Batch: Best By Dates:
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H062724000 H070724000 H070824000 H070924000 H071024000 H071124000 H072124000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/08/2020 09/09/2020 09/10/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 09/22/2020 09/23/2020 09/24/2020 10/04/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H062624000 H062724000 N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H070724000 H070824000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H070824000 H070924000 H072124000 H072224000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H071124000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/24/2020 10/06/2020

The following Raspberry Zinger® products were part of the original voluntary recall:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
H061524000 08/29/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H061424000
H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) 888109010089 H061224000 8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

Contacts

LAK Public Relations, Inc.
Marie Espinel, Katie Lewis or Hannah Arnold, 212-575-4545 mespinel@lakpr.com, klewis@lakpr.com or harnold@lakpr.com

Original Press Release

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USA – Crazy Fresh Peach Salsa Recalled For Possible Salmonella

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Crazy Fresh Peach Salsa Recalled For Possible Salmonella

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USA – Peaches linked to U.S. outbreak recalled in New Zealand, Singapore

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Peaches linked to U.S. outbreak recalled in New Zealand, Singapore

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Ireland – Recall of Holland and Barrett Brazil Nut Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.53
Product: See tables below
Batch Code: See tables below
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Holland & Barrett is recalling some batches of nut products due to possible Salmonella contamination of the ingredient, brazil nuts. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

A distribution list will be emailed to PEHOs in due course. Please notify FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie)

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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Switzerland – Cheese firm in Switzerland investigated over Listeria link

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Cheese firm in Switzerland investigated over Listeria link

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USA – U.S. among countries sent Brazil nuts contaminated with Salmonella

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U.S. among countries sent Brazil nuts contaminated with Salmonella

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UK – Nearly 100 sick in UK outbreak linked to nuts; some sent to U.S.

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Nearly 100 sick in UK outbreak linked to nuts; some sent to U.S.

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Luxembourg – FRUIT & NUT BARS – BRAZIL & SULTANA (WITH PEANUTS AND ALMONDS) – PACKAGING: INDIVIDUAL OR MULTIPACK (3X) OF THE EAT NATURAL BRAND AND NATURAL BAR FRUIT & NUT OF THE HEMA BRAND – POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA

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SAP

Last name FRUIT & NUT BARS – BRAZIL & SULTANA (with peanuts and almonds) – packaging: individual or multipack (3x)
Mark NATURAL EAT
Unit 50 g
Bar code Individual: 50 g – EAN 50676262

Multipack: 3 X 50 g – EAN 5013803666149
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) August 2020 to June 2021

NEW

Last name NATURAL BAR Fruit & nut
Mark HEMA
Unit 45 g
Article number 10.41.0001
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) all

Danger  : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

The sale of the products is confirmed in various points of sale in Luxembourg.

Source of information: Mandatory notification and RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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France – HEMA brand natural fruit & nut bar – Salmonella

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Anyone in possession of this item is asked not to consume it and return it to a HEMA store. The amount of their purchase will then be refunded with or without a receipt.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Article number
10.41.0001

▸ Contact
customer service For more information, please contact HEMA customer service: 01 40 39 94 61 We apologize for this inconvenience.

▸ Source
https://www.hema.com/

https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-natural-bar-fruit-nut-de-marque-hema/

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France – Les Viviers de St Colomban brand live breeding cockles – E.coli

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Oulah

Presence of Escherichia coli

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Sale
In the traditional fish department from 08/18/20 to 08/22/20.

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the company “Les Viviers de St Colomban” at 02.97.52.26.66.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-coques-delevage-vivantes-de-marque-les-viviers-de-st-colomban/

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