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USA – Yu Shang Food Inc. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Yu Shang Food, Inc, a Spartanburg, SC, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products out of an abundance of caution. These products may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from October 21 to October 27, 2024. These products have “used by” dates ranging from 21-AUG-2025 through 27-AUG-2025. View full product listView labels.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and available for purchase online.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine testing and follow-up activities of finished product produced by Yu Shang Food, Inc. on October 21, 2024, that confirmed the product was positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators/freezers. 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.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can send an email to yushangchicken@gmail.com or contact Ling Li, Yu Shang Food, Inc. Plant Manager, at 408-857-0901.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) 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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USA – Savencia Cheese USA Announces an Expanded Voluntary Recall of Select Soft Ripened Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. (Nov. 4, 2024) – Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility 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.

The following products are affected by this recall:

Description Best Buy Date Case GTIN Product UPC Mfg Date
Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz Brie 12/24/2024 4099100084016 9/30/2024
Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz 12/24/2024 10071448504211 071448504214 9/30/2024
La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678538 9/30/2024
La Bonne Vie Camember, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678613 9/30/2024
12/8oz Industrial Brie 12/24/2024 10077901005226 077901005229 9/30/2024
Market Basket Brie 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10049705666309 049705666302 9/30/2024
Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie, 2/3lb 1/13/2025 50758108712312 10/15/2024

The only products being recalled are those in the table above. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels. These products had limited regional distribution in the United States. The few retailers that received the product have been informed of this possible contamination and are in the process of removing products from shelves. Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse health events due to consumption of these products.

Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

This voluntary recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Consumer Relations at (800)-322-2743 or email sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

*UPC was stated incorrectly in original release. Updated to reflect correct UPC.

Media Contact:
Kriston Ohm
kriston.ohm@savencia.com

Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

Foedevarestyrelsen

Insula Fersk Fisk A/S is recalling fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment at the producer.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Glyngøre Ready-fried Fish Meatballs
EAN 5715030200034
Net weight 390 grams 
All best before dates from 30-10-2024 to 10-11-2024. 

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in; MENU, SPAR, Min Købmand, Løvbjerg, Wolt market, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Brugsen, Dagli’ Brugsen and 365 Discount stores

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment at the manufacturer and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased or to discard them. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Insula Fresh Fish A/S
Constantiavej 29
9900 Frederikshavn

USA – HH Fresh Trading Corp Recalls Taiwan Enoki 200gx25pk Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g of Taiwan Enoki because they have 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.

The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024. As a result we would like to recall this products immediately.

The product comes in a 200 gram, clear plastic package marked with barcode # 4711498860019 on the back side. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200 gram of Enoki. The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the HH Fresh Trading Corp continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 200 gram of HH Fresh Trading Taiwan Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-262-365-9116 at 8AM to 4PM from Monday to Friday Pacific Time.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
HH Fresh Trading Corp of California
 1-262-365-9116

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Chicken Neck Skins – Minced Beef – Rucola – Red Cabbage – Chicken Wings – Salami – Pasteurised Egg Products – Rocket Salad – Sesame Paste – Broiler Chickens

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium detected in minced beef from Sweden in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in egg white crystals from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella spp. from group “C” in poultry meat from Poland in Lithuania and France

RASFF

Salmonella agona in turkey meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella on neck skins from France in Luxembourg

RASFF

The presence of Salmonella spp. bacteria was found in 3 out of 5 samples tested in 25 g of the product called Chicken kebab. Whole chicken (raw deep-frozen meat product) originating from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in turkey medallions from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella enterica subsp. Livingstone in rucola from Italy in Slovenia

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in fresh fillets of broiler chickens from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in fresh wings of broiler chickens from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp. in sprouts of Brassica oleracea (red cabbage) from Spain, with raw material from Italy

RASFF

Detected Salmonella in rucola from Italy in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium in chilled turkey meat from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chicken wings from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium in neck skins from France in Belgium, Latvia and Luxembourg

RASFF

Salmonella Coeln in frozen fillets of broiler chickens from Ukraine in Lithuania and Denmark

RASFF

Recall of Duck Products in Iceland Due to Salmonella from Poland in Iceland and Denmark

RASFF

Salmonella spp in Salami/meat product from Italy in Netherlands and Austria

RASFF

Salmonella spp in pasteurized egg products from Spain in Portugal

RASFF

Salmonella enteritides in poultry meat from Poland in Netherlands and Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in rocket salad from Italy from Italy in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Colindale in sesame paste from Türkiye in Germany, Netherlands and UK

Spain – Possible presence of Salmonella spp in sprouts from Spain, with raw material from Italy (Ref. ES2023/584)

ACSA

Different brands of sprouts

Mix of sprouts

The possible presence of Salmonella is reported in the products Sprouted collard greens and mixed sprouts, of the BROT D’OR brand, the sprouted collard greens and sprouted mezclum products, of the VERITAS brand, and the product mix of 4 sprouts, from the VEGETALIA brand, from Spain.

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name: Sprouted cabbage sprouts // Sprouted cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Bio
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Sprouts mix // Sprouts mix
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Alfalfa, Lombardy cabbage, broccoli and leek
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Lombard cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Germinados de mezclum
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Mix of 4 sprouts
  • Brand: VEGETALIA
  • Other mentions on the label: Organic farming
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and the Valencian Community. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with Salmonella (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

Canada – Country Traditions Frozen Food Outlet brand Homestyle Waffles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Product
Homestyle Waffles
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Luxembourg – Free-range eggs (x6; x12) from the Douce France brand – Salmonella

SAP

The following products are being recalled in Luxembourg:

Name FREE RANGE EGGS X6
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x6
Barcode 3760150111168
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201
Name OUTDOOR EGG X12
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x12
Barcode 3760150111069
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201

Danger  : Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

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 worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information Source: Recall Notification

USA – Fresh Express is Voluntarily Recalling a Limited Number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Company Announcement

Salinas, CA October 26, 2024

Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls due to the inclusion of recalled chicken items from BrucePac, an outside ingredient supplier. The BrucePac recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The fresh vegetable components are not impacted by this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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.

The salad bowls were distributed in the following states: CA, LA, TX, WA.

Fresh Express is no longer using chicken ingredients from the ingredient supplier’s (BrucePac) impacted facility and we will not do so until the USDA has inspected and given its approval for the facility to operate.

Consumers who have purchased these salad bowls should not eat any part and should discard them instead. For more information or to obtain a refund consumers may contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 during the hours of 8am to 7pm Eastern time. Refunds are also available where purchased.

Fresh Express Salad Bowls Containing BrucePac Chicken Items Recalled:

Name of Product

Ounces

UPC

Package Code

Use-By-Date

US Distribution States

Fresh Express
Gourmet Café
Chicken Caesar
5.75 oz 071279565620 S281
S282
S285
S288
10/26/2024
10/27/2024
10/30/2024
11/2/2024
CA, LA, TX, WA

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Fresh Express Consumer Response Center
 (800) 242-5472

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts – Shelled Pistachios – Peanuts –

RASFF

AFLATOXINS, GROUNDNUT, CHINA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Hungary and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany. Bulgaria and Slovakia

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxin B1 and sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxin in shelled pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxin B1 and SUM OF AFLATOXINS AND OCHRATOXINS IN DRIED FIGS FROM Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A above legal limits in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins B1, sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin b1 and sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxin B1 and sum of aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy