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USA – Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop recalls peanut butter-containing chocolates over Salmonella concerns

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Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop is recalling certain Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop brand peanut butter-containing chocolates because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop has peanut butter-containing chocolate with potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency this recall was triggered by a recall in another country. J.M. Smucker Co. recalled Jif peanut butter products because of a new outbreak of infections from Salmonella Senftenberg. The full Canadian recall can be viewed here. Recalls in the U.S. can be viewed here.

The recalled products have been sold in Nova Scotia and online.

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USA – Euphoria Chocolate Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways Because of Possible Health Risk -Salmonella

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FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Peanut Butter
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
Euphoria Chocolate Company
Brand Name:
Euphoria Chocolate
Product Description:
Chocolate candy

Company Announcement

05/26/2022 – Euphoria Chocolate Company of Eugene,OR is initiating a voluntary recall of Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways due to a potential 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 people 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 recalled products have one month shelf life for the Peanut Butter Classic Truffles and eight months shelf life for both the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways.  They were sold from Euphoria Chocolate store’s display case and distributed in Oregon to retailers and supermarkets from 02/17/2022 to 05/20/2022. A list of recalled products and affected Best By Dates range is listed in the table below.

Brand

Product

Pack
Size

UPC

Best By Dates Range

Distributed in State
Euphoria Chocolate Peanut Butter Classic Truffles 12pk 12 5046907226 03/15/2022 –
06/20/2022		 OR
Euphoria Chocolate Peanut Butter Classic Truffles 64pk 64 5046907225 03/15/2022 –
06/20/2022		 OR
Euphoria Chocolate Dark Chocolate
Peanut Butter
Meltaways		 70 5046901342 10/16/2022 –
01/10/2023		 OR
Euphoria Chocolate Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways 70 5046901343 10/16/2022 –
01/10/2023		 OR

Euphoria Chocolate Company initiated this recall because it contains the Jif 96 Ounce Crunchy Peanut Butter Twin Pack that is recalled by JM Smucker Co.

In addition, if you may have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall and inform them to not consume the products and destroy or discard it.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.

Anyone who has the recalled Euphoria Chocolate products in their possession should not consume and should discard of the affected products.  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 541-344-4914, Monday-Friday, 8am – 4pm PST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 541-344-4914

Product Photos

  • Image 1 – Photo, peanut butter classic truffles, product photo
  • Image 2 – Photo, milk and dark chocolate peanut butter meltaways, product photo
  • Image 3 - Photo, Packaging, Classic Truffles 12 pack, top view
  • Image 4 – Photo, Packaging, Classic Truffles 12 pack, side view
  • Image 5 – Photo, Packaging, Classic Truffles 12 pack
  • Image 6 – Photo, Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, cardboard packaging
  • Image 7 - Photo, Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, cardboard packaging
  • Image 8 – Photo, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, cardboard packaging
  • Image 9 – Photo, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, cardboard packaging
  • Image 10 – Photo, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, cardboard packaging
  • Image 11 – Photo, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, cardboard packaging

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USA – A G Specialty Foods Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Food Products Containing Jif and Smuckers Peanut Butter Due to the Potential Salmonella Contamination

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FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Peanut Butter
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
A G Specialty Foods
Brand Name:
Multiple brand names
Product Description:
Snack Packs and Sandwiches

Company Announcement

5/26/2022 –  A G Specialty Foods Inc of Happy Valley, Oregon is initiating a voluntary recall of perishable products “The Goods” Snack Pack, We Be PB & Jammin’ Snack Box, Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread, and Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread containing the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter 3/4oz cups due to a potential 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 people 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 recalled products have 7-14 days shelf life and were distributed in Oregon and Washington to distributors, retailers and foodservice companies from 05/11/2022 through 05/23/2022 with Lot Codes from 129 to 141.

A list of recalled products and affected Use By Dates range is listed in the table below.

Produced By

Product

Pack
Size

UPC

Use By Dates Range

Included States
A G Specialty Foods ”The Goods” Snack Pack 8oz 8 40152 41145 9 05/16/2022
06/03/2022		 OR, WA
A G Specialty Foods Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread 6.5oz 8 40152 42409 1 05/06/2022 –
06/03/2022		 OR, WA
A G Specialty Foods Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread 6.5oz 8 40152 47409 6 05/16/2022-
06/03/2022		 OR, WA
A G Specialty Foods We BE PB & Jammin’ Snack Box 6oz 8 40152 41140 4 05/16/2022-
06/03/2022		 OR, WA

No illnesses or deaths have been reported in consumption with A G Specialty Foods’ products to date.

In addition, if you may have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall and inform them to not consume the products and destroy or discard them.

A G Specialty Foods, Inc. initiated this recall because it contains the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter 3/4oz cups that are recalled by J.M. Smucker Co. because of an outbreak of infections from Salmonella.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration.

Anyone who has the recalled products produced by A G Specialty Foods in their possession should not consume and should discard the affected products including the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter 3/4oz cups.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 503-305-6100, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PST.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this regard. Please feel free to contact us should you require additional information or assistance.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 503-305-6100

Product Photos

  • Image 1 – Photo, Jif and Smuckers Peanut Butter packaged in cups, 1.5oz and 3/4oz
  • Image 2- Photo, The Goods Snack Pack container
  • Image 3 – Photo, The Goods Snack Pack, best if used by and lot placement
  • Image 4 – Photo, Fresh to You Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread
  • Image 5 – Photo, Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread, best thru and lot placement
  • Image 6 – Photo, We Be PB & Jammin’ Snack Box
  • Image 7 – Photo, We Be PB & Jammin Snack Box, best if used by and lot placement circled in red

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USA – FSIS – Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Salad Products Containing Peanut Butter that May be Contaminated with Salmonella

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FSIS USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated peanut butter that has been recalled by J.M. Smucker Company due to potential Salmonella contamination. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.

The salad products were produced between 5/11/2022 and 5/23/2022. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:

  • 14.5-oz. plastic clamshell containers labeled “Super Asian Chicken Salad” with a “Best Thru” date of 05/16 through 06/03.

The product bears establishment number “P-214” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to an Amazon Go retail location in Washington.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the establishment that the salad dressing component of the RTE salad product was formulated with peanut butter that has been recalled.

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

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

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.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Brian Schkeryantz, A G Specialty Foods, at 949-293-3963 or brian@agspecialtyfoodsinc.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated peanut butter that has been recalled by J.M. Smucker Company due to potential Salmonella contamination. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.

The salad products were produced between 5/11/2022 and 5/23/2022. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:

  • 14.5-oz. plastic clamshell containers labeled “Super Asian Chicken Salad” with a “Best Thru” date of 05/16 through 06/03.

The product bears establishment number “P-214” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to an Amazon Go retail location in Washington.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the establishment that the salad dressing component of the RTE salad product was formulated with peanut butter that has been recalled.

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

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

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.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Brian Schkeryantz, A G Specialty Foods, at 949-293-3963 or brian@agspecialtyfoodsinc.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

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Nigeria – Public Alert No.030/2022 – Ferrero Voluntarily Recalls Kinder® Surprise 20g and 20gx3 chocolate products manufactured by Italian based company Ferrero – Salmonella

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NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is notifying the public that Italian based company Ferrero is recalling Kinder Surprise 20g and Kinder Surprise 20g x3 with best before dates between 11th July 2022 and 7th October 2022 due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  The products are being recalled because they were manufactured in a facility where Salmonella Typhimurium was detected.

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.

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. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have more severe ill.

Details.

PRODUCT PACK SIZE BEST BEFORE DATES
Kinder Mini Eggs 75g All best before dates between 20th April 2022 and 21st August 2022
Kinder Egg Hunt Kit 150g All best before dates between 20th April and 21st August 2022
Kinder Surprise 100g All best before dates between 20th April and 21st August 2022
Kinder Schokobons 200g All best before dates between 20th April and 21st August 2022
BATCHES PREVIOUSLY RECALLED IN FSAI FOOD ALERT 2022.23
Kinder Surprise 20g All best before dates between 11th July and 7th October 2022
Kinder Surprise 20g x 3 All best before dates between 11th July and 7th October 2022

Recommendation

Members of the public already in possession of the above stated product batch are implored not to consume the product and handover stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your doctor.

Consumers are encouraged to report consumer complaints, any Adverse/allergic  reaction related to the use of any regulated product to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC PRASCOR (20543 TOLL FREE from all networks), via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng or via the NAFDAC ADR e-Reporting platform available at www.nafdac.gov.ng

References

www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/kinder_surprise_recall.htm

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Norway Research – Outbreaks stable but illnesses down in 2021 

Posted on May 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The number of foodborne outbreaks in Norway has remained steady but fewer people were sick in 2021 compared to the year before.

A total of 25 foodborne outbreaks were announced this past year, which is on a par with 23 in 2020 but down compared to 46 in 2019 and 52 in 2018.

Overall, 327 people fell sick in the 25 outbreaks in 2021 with a range of three to 30 patients per outbreak. The 23 outbreaks in 2020 affected 495 people.

Data comes from a report that gives an overview of outbreaks and related illnesses reported to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) in 2021.

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USA – Bix Produce Company Recalls “Egg and Cheese Curds Power Box” Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on May 27, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Peanut Butter
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
Bix Produce Company
Brand Name:
Jack & Olive and Created Fresh!
Product Description:
Egg and Cheese Curds snack and power boxes

Company Announcement

Bix Produce Company of Little Canada, MN, is recalling its 5 ounce packages of “Egg and Cheese Curds Power Box” and “Egg and Cheese Curds snack box” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, 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 recalled products have a 7-days shelf life and were distributed regionally in retail settings.

Brand

Product

Pack Size

UPC

Use By Dates Range

Included States
Jack&Olive Egg and Cheese Curds Power Box 5 oz. 8 46709 00570 6 04/18/2022-05/31/2022 MN, WI, IA, SD, ND
Created Fresh! Egg and Cheese Curds Snack Box 5 oz. 8 46709 00570 6 04/18/2022-05/31/2022 MN, WI, IA, SD, ND

The product comes in a 5 ounce, clear plastic package marked with a “Sell By” date ranging from 04/18/22 to 05/31/2022 printed on the bottom of the individual packages.

Bix Produce Company initiated this recall because it contains the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5 oz. cup that has been recalled by JM Smucker Co.

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce packages of either item are urged to not consume and immediately discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-651-478-8000.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-651-478-8000

Product Photos

  • Photo 1- Labeling, Egg & Cheese Curd Snack Box
  • Photo 2 – Labeling, Egg & Cheese Curds Power Box
  • Photo 3 – Label, Jif to go Cup 1.5 oz

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UK – JDM Distributors recalls Jif Peanut Butter products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on May 27, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSA

JDM Distributors is taking the precautionary action of recalling Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product details
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
Pack size 453g
Batch code 1343006
Best before 09 December 2023
Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
Pack size 453g
Batch code 1296425
Best before 23 October 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

JDM Distributors is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.

Customer notice: JDM Distributors recalls two Jif Peanut Butter products (687.25 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For further details, contact the business on 01296 596050 or email info@jdmdistributors.co.uk

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Finland – Large Salmonella outbreak dominates Finnish figures

Posted on May 26, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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A Salmonella outbreak affected more than 700 people in Finland in 2021, according to new information from the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto).

The implicated food was a salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and peas served in several kindergartens. It was previously known that almost 450 people, mostly children, had been ill.

Officials in the city of Jyväskylä investigated the incident with the help of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

Overall, 46 foodborne outbreaks were recorded in Finland this past year affecting almost 1,400 people. In 2020, 34 outbreaks were reported involving 543 people.

Seven Salmonella outbreaks sickened 824 people compared to three outbreaks with 21 sick in 2020.

The most common pathogen was norovirus with nine outbreaks and 260 cases. One of the main factors that contributed to foodborne norovirus incidents was an infected kitchen worker.

Read More at the link above.

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USA – Wawa Removes Two Products Containing Jif® Peanut Butter Due to Voluntary Recall by the J.M. Smucker Co. of Select Jif Products Sold in the U.S. -Salmonella

Posted on May 26, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella
Company Name:
Wawa
Brand Name:
Wawa
Product Description:
Apple & Peanut Butter Dipper

Company Announcement

Effective today, Wawa has removed two products containing Jif Peanut Butter from all stores throughout our operating area. The product was removed following a voluntary recall by the J.M. Smucker Co. of select products sold in the U.S. due to the potential food safety concern.

Of the products covered in the J.M. Smucker Co. recall, Wawa stores carried only two (2) items as follows:

  • Wawa Apple & Peanut Butter Dipper 4.9 oz (all codes) – All Wawa Stores
  • JIF Creamy Peanut Butter 16 Oz | UPC: 00051500255162 | Lot codes: 1274425 thru 2140425

The press release from J.M. Smucker Co. with specific with more details on the full recall can be found hereExternal Link Disclaimer.

If consumers have products matching the above description in their possession, they should dispose of it immediately. Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 800-828-9980
Media:
 public.relations@wawa.com

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