Category Archives: Food Safety Alert

USA – Fudge in Minnesota recalled over Salmonella concerns

Food Safety News

Klein Foods, Inc. of Marshall, MN is recalling Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge because of potential Salmonella contamination.

The products were distributed in Minnesota.

See link above for the product list.

Quebec – Notice not to consume mixed mangoes, packaged in glass jars and sold by the company TNT Palace – Food Safety

Quebec

Mango mix (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company TNT Palace, located at 6346 Victoria Avenue , Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product listed in the table below because it has not been packaged in a way to ensure its safety.

Product name     

Format  

Affected batch

 Mix of mangoes      

Unity  

Units sold until
June 9, 2022

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 9, 2022 at the establishment named above. The product was packaged in glass jars with blue and white lids and sold at room temperature. The product label bears the words ‘TNT Palace’ and ‘Caribbean Food’.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Research – Cronobacter Infection and Infants

CDC

Getting sick from Cronobacter does not happen often, but infections in infants can be deadly. Cronobacter infections in infants less than 12 months old are often linked to powdered infant formula. If your baby is fed with powdered infant formula, you can take steps to protect your baby from sickness.

Cronobacter sakazakii is a germ found naturally in the environment.

These germs can live in dry foods, such as:

  • Powdered infant formula
  • Powdered milk
  • Herbal teas
  • Starches

Rare but Serious Illness in Infants

Cronobacter infections are rare, but they can be deadly in newborns. Infections in infants usually occur in the first days or weeks of life. About two to four cases are reported to CDC every year, but this figure may not reflect the true number of illnesses. That’s because most hospitals and laboratories are not required to report Cronobacter infections to health departments.

Cronobacter germs can cause a dangerous blood infection (sepsis). They can also make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell (meningitis).

Infants who are more likely to get sick include:

  • Infants 2 months and younger. These infants are most likely to develop meningitis if they get sick from Cronobacter.
  • Infants born prematurely.
  • Infants with weakened immune systems. Babies with this condition can’t fight germs as well because of illness or medical treatment, such as chemotherapy for cancer.

Cronobacter illness in infants will usually start with a fever and poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy.  Some infants may also have seizures. You should take an infant with these symptoms to a medical provider as soon as possible.

Cronobacter infection can also be serious for:

  • People 65 years and older.
  • People who have immune systems weakened due to illnesses or conditions, such as HIV, organ transplants, or cancer.
Powdered formula is not sterile and might have germs in it.

Powdered infant formula can be contaminated in homes or in processing facilities that make it.

In the home:

You can accidentally get Cronobacter in powdered formula after you open the container. Cronobacter can live on surfaces in your home, such as a kitchen counter or sinks, and in water. Cronobacter could get into powdered formula if you place formula lids or scoops on contaminated surfaces and later touch the formula. It can also get into formula if you mix the formula with contaminated water or in a contaminated bottle.

In a processing facility:

Cronobacter can also get into powdered infant formula in a processing facility in these ways:

  • If the manufacturer uses contaminated ingredients to make the formula.
  • If the formula powder touches a contaminated surface.

Quebec – Notice not to consume all-purpose marinade, packaged in glass jars and sold by Marché Afriquebi – food safety concern

Quebec

All Purpose Marinade (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Marché Afriquebi, located at 6871, avenue Victoria , in Montreal, advises the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.

Product name   

Format  

Affected batch

“ALL PURPOSE MARINADE”   

Unity  

Units sold until
June 8, 2022

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 8, 2022 at the establishment designated above and in certain establishments in the Montreal area. The product was packaged in glass jars with a red and white lid, and sold refrigerated. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the list of ingredients.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Israel – Frozen corn kernels – Frozen broccoli -Listeria monocytogenes

GovIL

Telfrost recalls Frozen corn kernels (Expiration date 01/03/24) and Frozen broccoli (800g; Expiration date 11/02/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

USA – Prairie City Bakery Recalls Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cakes Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Due to potential for Salmonella contamination
Company Name:
Prairie City Bakery
Brand Name:
Prairie City Bakery
Product Description:
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Company Announcement

Prairie City Bakery of Vernon Hills, IL is voluntarily recalling select lots of Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. The product contains Jif® peanut butter that was voluntarily recalled by the J.M. Smucker company on May 20, 2022, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

At the time of this release, there have been no illnesses reported.

This recall affects 50,220 individually wrapped cakes sold in 2 ounce packages and in ten packs of 2 ounce packages of Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake containing cooked peanut butter. They were sold at gas stations and convenience stores nationwide.

The recalled product should not be consumed or handled outside of its package. The product should be disposed of or returned to place of purchase. The recalled product can be identified using the following information:

Product UPC information:
Ten Pack UPC: 7-97884-36719-9
Individual Unit UPC: 7-97884-36718-2

The lot and date codes below are recalled:

1357-1 Best by 6/23/2023
2085-1 Best by 9/25/2023

The recall was initiated after our copacker who produces and packages this item for Prairie City Bakery was alerted that the peanut butter used had been recalled by Jif®.

Consumers who have purchased this product may contact the company at (800) 338-5122 with the package code information for refunds Monday thru Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Prairie City Bakery
 800-338-5122

Product Photos

USA – Northern Tier Bakery, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Northern Tier Bakery, LLC, a St. Paul Park, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 905 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE salad items were produced from May 18, 2022, through June 8, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 4-oz. plastic packages of “SUPERMOM’S KITCHEN Chef Salad EGG, WHITE TURKEY MEAT, HAM, MONTEREY JACK & CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH CRISP ROMAINE & GREEN LEAF LETTUCE” with “ENJOY THROUGH” dates of 6/9 and 6/11 represented on the label.
  • 4.3-oz. plastic packages of “SUPERMOM’S KITCHEN Caesar Salad SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, PARMESAN CHEESE & CROUTON PACKET WITH CRISP ROMAINE & GREEN LEAF LETTUCE” with “ENJOY THROUGH” dates of 5/26, 5/28, 5/31, 6/2, 6/4, 6/8, 6/9, 6/11, 6/14 and 6/16 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19860” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS that the firm’s product sampling resulted in a positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Click to access 018-2022-labels.pdf

USA – Norovirus implicated in Carnival Splendor outbreak

Outbreak News Today

In a follow-up on the gastrointestinal outbreak that affected 93 people (passengers and crew) onboard a recent voyage of Carnival Cruise Line’s, Carnival Splendor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now states that norovirus was the causative agent of the outbreak.

Seventy-seven passengers and 16 crew members suffered with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea during the May 24–31, 2022 voyage.

France -Lemon meringue tartlet and raspberry tartlet -Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name E.LECLERC GAILLAC DISTRIBUTION
  • Model names or references LEMON MERINGUE TARTLET AND RASPBERRY TARTLET
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    2000003096824 All lots
    0205690000000 All lots
  • Packaging150g tartlet
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/04/2022 to 07/06/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information LEMON MERINGUE TARTLET SOLD IN THE TRADITIONAL PASTRY DEPARTMENT AND RASPBERRY TARTLET SOLD IN THE TRADITIONAL PASTRY DEPARTMENT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale CENTER E.LECLERC GAILLAC 81600
  • Distributors Only sold in the traditional pastry department of the E.Leclerc Center in Gaillac

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – CRISPY MATCH – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED – PRODUCT PRODUCED IN OUR STORE AND SOLD IN THE TRADITIONAL PASTRY DEPARTMENT
  • Model names or references RASPBERRY CASSIS PERFUME VANILLA RASPBERRY PERFUME
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    All lots
  • Products ListPOSTER_HAFNER_08062022.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging BULK
  • Marketing start/end date Since 05/25/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark/
  • Further information The HAFNER Company is withdrawing the sale of pie shells following the detection of the presence of salmonella. We are therefore proceeding with the withdrawal / recall of products that have been made with these pie shells in our store. The products were only sold in the traditional pastry department.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale70200 LURE
  • Distributors E.LECLERC DE LURE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall The HAFNER Company is withdrawing the sale of pie shells following the detection of the presence of salmonella. We are therefore proceeding with the withdrawal / recall of products that have been made with these pie shells in our store.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)