Category Archives: Food Safety Regulations

France – BOUZIGUES OYSTERS – CAMARGUE OYSTERS – ORGANIC BOUZIGUES OYSTERS – ST MARTIN OYSTERS – SANCHEZ SIGNATURE OYSTERS – Norovirus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name BOUZIGUES OYSTERS – CAMARGUE OYSTERS – ORGANIC BOUZIGUES OYSTERS – ST MARTIN OYSTERS – SANCHEZ SIGNATURE OYSTERS
  • Model names or references KEEPNETS 6 OYSTERS 1DZ OYSTERS 2DZ OYSTERS 3DZ OYSTERS 4DZ OYSTERS 8KG
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    OYSTERS PACKED ON 29/12/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 29/12/2022 to 29/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.34.143.664 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors METRO-MERICQ

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS

France – HOLLOW OYSTERS FROM VENDEE – Norovirus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name EARL LES 3M
  • Model names or references CALIBER N°4 MINI QTY 120 BAR CODE 3760063970074 CALIBER N°4 MINI QTY 96 BAR CODE 3760063970166 CALIBER N°4 MINI QTY 48 BAR CODE 3760063970159 CALIBER N°4 MINI QTY 24 BAR CODE 3760063970067
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    376006397 LOT 14/12 BASIN 4 CONDITIONED 17/20/21 DECEMBER BASIN 3 CONDITIONED 22/23 DECEMBER
  • Packaging WOODEN PACKAGING WOODEN AND PVC LID WITH STRAPPING
  • Marketing start/end date From 14/12/2022 to 23/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information RED LABEL
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MAINE-ET-LOIRE (49), RHONE (69), SARTHE (72), VENDEE (85)
  • Distributors LECLERC INTERMARCHE SUPER U INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS COMMITTEES

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS

France – HOLLOW OYSTERS FROM VENDEE – Norovirus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name EARL LES 3M
  • Model names or references CALIBER N°1 MINI QTY 54 BAR CODE 3760063970241 CALIBER N°1 MINI QTY 24 BAR CODE 3760063971002 CALIBER N°1 MINI QTY 12 BAR CODE 3760063970012
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    376006397 LOT 14/12 BASIN 4 CONDITIONED 17/20/21 DECEMBER BASIN 3 CONDITIONED 22/23 DECEMBER
  • Packaging WOODEN PACKAGING WOODEN AND PVC LID WITH STRAPPING
  • Marketing start/end date From 14/12/2022 to 23/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information RED LABEL
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MAINE-ET-LOIRE (49), RHONE (69), SARTHE (72), VENDEE (85)
  • Distributors LECLERC INTERMARCHE SUPER U INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS COMMITTEES

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS

France – HOLLOW OYSTERS FROM VENDEE – Norovirus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name EARL LES 3M
  • Model names or references CALIBER N°3 MINI QTY 36 BAR CODE 3760063970128 CALIBER N°3 MINI QTY 24 BAR CODE 3760063970135 CALIBER N°3 MINI QTY 12 BAR CODE 3760063970807
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    376006397 LOT 14/12 BASIN 4 CONDITIONED 17/20/21 DECEMBER BASIN 3 CONDITIONED 22/23 DECEMBER
  • Packaging WOODEN PACKAGING WOODEN AND PVC LID WITH STRAPPING
  • Marketing start/end date From 14/12/2022 to 23/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information RED LABEL
  • Geographic area of ​​saleDepartments: INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MAINE-ET-LOIRE (49), RHONE (69), SARTHE (72), VENDEE (85)
  • Distributors LECLERC INTERMARCHE SUPER U INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS COMMITTEES

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS

France – HOLLOW OYSTERS FROM VENDEE – Norovirus

Gov france

dentification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategor Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand nameEARL LES 3M
  • Model names or references CALIBER N°2 MINI QTY 96 BAR CODE 3760063970180 CALIBER N°2 MINI QTY 48 BAR CODE 3760063970173 CALIBER N°2 MINI QTY 36 BAR CODE 3760063970227 CALIBER N°2 MINI QTY 24 BAR CODE 3760063970203
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    376006397 LOT 14/12 BASIN 4 CONDITIONED 17/20/21 DECEMBER BASIN 3 CONDITIONED 22/23 DECEMBER
  • Packaging WOODEN PACKAGING WOODEN AND PVC LID WITH STRAPPING
  • Marketing start/end date From 14/12/2022 to 23/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information RED LABEL
  • Geographic area of ​​saleDepartments: INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MAINE-ET-LOIRE (49), RHONE (69), SARTHE (72), VENDEE (85)
  • DistributorsLECLERC INTERMARCHE SUPER U INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS COMMITTEES

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS

France – Marennes Oléron special oysters n°2 -Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Producers & Traders
  • Model names or references Special Marennes Oléron N°2 oysters – 2.5kg P&C
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot
    3250392737740 Packaging date: 19/12/22
  • Packaging Keepnet 2.5kg
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/12/2022 to 29/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 17.351.009 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Smoked salmon tartare with black truffle – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Dom Petroff
  • Model names or reference ssmoked salmon tartare with black truffle
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3019898384168 see attached document
  • Products List list_of_lots.pdfEnclosed
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/11/2022 to 29/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 49 267 007 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix, Leclerc, Galeries Lafayette

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

USA – SunSprout Enterprises Voluntarily Expands Recall to Four Lots of Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Potential Contamination with Salmonella

FDA

Image 2 - SunSprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, Front Clamshell

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
SunSprout Enterprises
Brand Name:
Sun Sprouts
Product Description:
Alfalfa Sprouts

Company Announcement

Fremont, Nebraska, December 29, 2022 – SunSprout Enterprises is voluntarily recalling four lots (#4211, 5211, 3212, and 4212) of raw alfalfa sprouts in 4-ounce clamshells and 2.5lb packages, with best by dates between 12/10/22 and 1/7/23, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

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.

The company directly distributed 1406 pounds of product to five foodservice and grocery customers in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa between late November and mid December 2022. No other SunSprout lot codes or products are impacted by this voluntary recall.

The raw alfalfa sprouts are packaged in 4-ounce clamshells and 2.5lb packages with best sold buy dates between 12/10/2022 and 1/7/2023 and lot codes #4211, 5211, 3212, and 4212. The best sold buy date can be found on the front of the package. The alfalfa sprouts are available in the produce section of grocery stores.  To date, SunSprout has received no complaints or reports of illness due to this recalled product. This voluntary recall is a result of a preliminary investigation by the State of Nebraska in connection with CDC of an outbreak of illness likely associated with alfalfa sprouts. SunSprout, out of an abundance of caution, is initiating this voluntary recall while it further investigates how this alfalfa product was handled and stored after it left its Nebraska facility.

Customers with product from this lot number in their possession should stop using it and dispose of it immediately. Consumers are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product. If consumers have any questions, they can contact SunSprout by email at Admin@sunsprouts.com anytime, responses will be provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. CST.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  Photographs of the product label are below for ease of confirmation.

Link to Initial Recall.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Mike Rhodes
 402-331-0803
 Admin@sunsprouts.com

USA – Caesar’s Pasta, LLC Recalls Frozen Manicotti Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
Caesar’s Pasta, LLC
Brand Name:
Caesar’s Pasta & Orefresco
Product Description:
Frozen manicotti

Company Announcement

Caesar’s Pasta, LLC of Blackwood, NJ is recalling 5,610 lbs. of frozen manicotti, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Frozen manicotti was sold to various foodservice distributors, distributing to restaurants in the Philadelphia, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Southeastern NY State; Northeastern PA; and San Juan, PR markets. Product did NOT enter retail commerce.

Frozen manicotti was packaged in 10 lb. bulk boxes under the brand names Orefresco and Caesar’s Pasta with a “Best By” date of September 28, 2024.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The product is categorized as “Not-Ready-To-Eat” and cooking instructions on the product label clearly state that product must be cooked to 160 degrees, which would effectively kill the bacteria.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program, which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria. The FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what may have caused the problem.

Each of the company’s customers who received the affected product have been notified and have been provided with instructions to discard the product.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Caesar’s Pasta, LLC
 856-227-2585 Ext 226

USA – SunSprout Enterprises Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Potential Contamination with Salmonella

FDA

Image 1 – SunSprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, Back Clamshell

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
SunSprout Enterprises
Brand Name:
Sun Sprouts
Product Description:
Alfalfa Sprouts

Company Announcement

Fremont, Nebraska, December 28, 2022 – SunSprout Enterprises is voluntarily recalling two lots (#4211 and 5211) of raw alfalfa sprouts in 4-ounce clamshells, with best by dates between 12/10/22 and 12/27/22, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

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.

The company directly distributed 808 pounds of product to five foodservice and grocery customers in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa between late November and early December 2022. No other SunSprout lot codes or products are impacted by this voluntary recall.

The raw alfalfa sprouts are packaged in 4-ounce clamshells with best buy dates between 12/10/2022 and 12/27/2022 and lot codes #4211 and 5211. The lot code and best buy date can be found on the front of the package. The alfalfa sprouts are available in the produce section of grocery stores.  To date, SunSprout has received no complaints or reports of illness due to this recalled product. This voluntary recall is a result of a preliminary investigation by the State of Nebraska in connection with CDC of an outbreak of illness likely associated with alfalfa sprouts. SunSprout, out of an abundance of caution, is initiating this voluntary recall while it further investigates how this alfalfa product was handled and stored after it left its Nebraska facility.

Customers with product from this lot number in  their possession should stop using it and dispose of it immediately. Consumers are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product. If consumers have any questions, they can contact SunSprout by email at Admin@sunsprouts.com anytime, responses will be provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. CST.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  Photographs of the product label are below for ease of confirmation.

Link to Expanded Recall.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Mike Rhodes
 402-331-0803
 Admin@sunsprouts.com