Food recalls world wide by country

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Note about Bird Flu from the CDC - it is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry in the United States. The proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including HPAI A(H5) viruses.

Recent Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry

Guidance is available for poultry producers, hunters, hcp and public.

www.cdc.gov

for that reason I will try to remember to put future updates about the bird flu in other animals not the foodie thread.. be prepared to pay more for eggs and chicken because companies can ask for increased prices and point to the bird flu as a reason

 

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Recalls and Alerts: April 2-4, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Recalls and Alerts: April 5-6, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Europe France - 50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza. Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and

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National authorities have issued a range of guidance because of the conflict in Ukraine affecting the food supply chain.

National agencies allow flexibility because of Ukraine-related supply issues

National authorities have issued a range of guidance because of the conflict in Ukraine affecting the food supply chain. The Food Safety Authority of

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Europe - update on the Ferro chocolate recall

Ferrero has announced a suspension of operations at its Arlon, Belgium, production facility according to a statement released today (April 8, 2022).
In addition, the company has extended its recall to include “the entire production of Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g and Kinder Schokobons made in Arlon.”

Ferrero suspends chocolate production in Arlon, expands recall

Ferrero has announced a suspension of operations at its Arlon, Belgium, production facility according to a statement released today (April 8, 2022). The halt in production was initiated as a result…

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Ferrero suspends chocolate production in Arlon, expands recall

Ferrero has announced a suspension of operations at its Arlon, Belgium, production facility according to a statement released today (April 8, 2022). The halt in production was initiated as a result…

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US - Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak.

Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment was distributed in BJ’s Wholesale Club stores and Costco outlets in the Bay Area and Northern Nevada; and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket were sold in 14 Big Y supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts with best before dates in July 2022.

Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak

Ferrero USA has recalled two Kinder brand chocolate products in the United States. Almost 150 children in Europe and the United Kingdom have been infected

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8 April update: Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to chocolate products

An outbreak caused by monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium is rapidly evolving in eight EU/EEA countries and the United Kingdom (UK).

www.ecdc.europa.eu

 

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Recalls and Alerts: April 7-8, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Abbott - more information of how things came to be

In 2020, Abbott Laboratories’ net profits were in excess of $7 BILLION, an increase of more than 57% over the net profits of the year before.
Between September 2019 and January 2022, while the corporation’s profits soared and Abbott Laboratories plowed billions of dollars into a stock buy-back program, maintenance and quality control issues at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis plant snowballed.
The early warning signals were evident during the FDA’s 2019 annual inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility,

Included below are complaints made to the company and the company's responses. eleven sick babies, one dead. Note the investigation began in 2019 the recall was February 17 2022. Did any babies get sick between 2019 and Feb 2022? Why was there no inspection in 2020? The article mentions but doesn't investigate.

Abbott Nutrition: What price profits?

In the calendar year 2021, Abbott Laboratories, the parent company of Abbott Nutrition, spent almost $2.3 BILLION to repurchase shares of its stock. This was in addition to $403 million spent for t…

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US - New York - Joy Gourmet Foods LLC Maspeth, NY
A food company in New York is on notice from the FDA for serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.
In a Feb. 11, 2022, warning letter the FDA described a July 19 through Aug. 25, 2021, inspection of Joy Gourmet Foods LLC in Maspeth, NY.

FDA sends warning to Joy Gourmet Foods over serious violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not

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Recalls and Alerts: April 9-11, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Canada - Alberta - Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” recalled because of Salmonella

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Verstegen	“Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng”	30 g	8 712200 982148	31-12-2024 1005943233

Verstegen brand "Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng" recalled because of Salmonella

Global Reach Confections & More Inc. is recalling Verstegen brand "Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng" because of possible Salmonella contamination. This

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Europe Spain - Saffron and olive oil fraud discovered in Spain
The Guardia Civil found a group was selling modified gardenia extract from China as saffron across Spain. The harvest price of saffron is 10 times more than gardenia extract.
Operation Garden saw 11 people arrested and three companies investigated for crimes against public health and fraud. The probe was carried out in Malaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Granada and Almeria.

Saffron and olive oil fraud discovered in Spain

Investigators in Spain have uncovered a saffron fraud operation that used ingredients from China. The Guardia Civil found a group was selling modified

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US- not a recall, but if you have antibiotic sensitivities you may want to take note.
It does not look like there is going to be any recall of mislabeled beef, but new studies do mean there is more uncertainty at the meat counter. The study findings, published in Science on April 7, mean a label claim that meat products are “raised without antibiotics” or RWA may not mean much either.

Studies call into question 'raised without antibiotics' claims; Whole Foods named

It does not look like there is going to be any recall of mislabeled beef, but new studies do mean there is more uncertainty at the meat counter. The study

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received this note today April 13 -

US Utah - Utah officials announced today that they issued a cease and desist order on the meat department of a grocery store and have embargoed all products after testing found Salmonella enterica on March 31.

Testing finds Salmonella in meat department at Utah grocery store

Utah officials announced today that they issued a cease and desist order on the meat department of a grocery store and have embargoed all products after

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Canada - more oysters died for nothing. British Columbia (293), Alberta (3), Saskatchewan (1), Manitoba (15) and Ontario (16
Intercity Packers Ltd. is recalling Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow because of possible norovirus contamination.

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Intercity Packers Ltd. is recalling Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow because of possible norovirus contamination. This recall

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Canada - Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns

Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns

Puresource Natural Products is recalling Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has been

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US - a possible start to improving food safety, or not.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert M. Califf urging answers and immediate action following a Politico report that lays bare a culture of delay and inaction in the agency’s food safety and nutrition center, which has endangered families’ health and safety. following is her letter.

Senator demands answers from FDA

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration

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It starts with the chocolate, but keep scrolling down in case you missed something. Australia, Canada, Europe, US

Recalls and Alerts: April 12-13, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Brazil -
Brazilian officials have allowed a brewery to restart production at a site that was the source of contaminated beer linked to the deaths of 10 people in 2020.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) confirmed Cervejaria Backer was permitted to resume production and sale at the factory in Belo Horizonte this past week.
In January 2020, MAPA closed the brewery after testing identified the presence of diethylene glycol in several batches of Backer beers. The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) also banned the sale of some Backer beers. Ten people died and dozens of others were affected with symptoms including blindness and facial paralysis.

Backer given approval to restart beer sales after deadly outbreak

Brazilian officials have allowed a brewery to restart production at a site that was the source of contaminated beer linked to the deaths of 10 people in

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US - FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections and have initiated testing in two other investigations. The new Listeria

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US- Article on getting to know the FDA and their relationship to Congress. Warning scary biscuits here.

Letter from the Editor: Time to cut food safety free

Opinion Food Safety News was the first to hire Helena Bottemiller Evich to cover food safety in Washington D.C., during the run up to the passage of the

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Argentina - Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina
Investigations found a link to pork meat, sausages and salami from different businesses in Villa del Totoral. In some cases, this meat was resold to other vendors. The presence of Trichinella Spiralis larvae was confirmed in one test from seized products.

Nearly 50 sick with Trichinella infections in Argentina

Almost 50 cases of Trichinella infection have been detected in a region of Argentina. The Ministry of Health of Córdoba is now reporting 46 cases of

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US - the edge of a solution related to the two harvest system - Researchers find link between timing of harvests and E. coli in romaine lettuce
One of the most significant findings of the study was that E. coli survived on average 5.6 times better in cold-stored packaged romaine harvested in the fall than on the same varieties harvested in late spring.

Researchers find link between timing of harvests and E. coli in romaine lettuce

Scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have begun to uncover details underlying a pattern of seasonal E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks linked

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More on the ongoing investigation into Abbott formula

Abbott Nutrition: The Gathering Storm

Between September 1, 2019 and September 20, 2021, Abbott Nutrition received seventeen consumer complaints regarding multiple Similac powdered formula products. Fifteen of the complaints related to …

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Canada - Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Various poppy seeds recalled across Canada over Salmonella concerns

Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian

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US - Ala - E. coli infections from unknown source under investigation in Alabama

E. coli infections from unknown source under investigation in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 and two cases of Rotavirus in younger children in Northeastern

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Recalls and alerts - Canada, Europe, New Zealand, US

Recalls and Alerts: April 14-15, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Short one today - thankfully - click on the product name to get more information

United States
Food Safety Recall: Firehouse Jams, LLC recalls Eat This – YUM! – Uncured Bacon Marmalade with Oranges and Balsamic Caramelized Onions thermally processed, commercially sterile, uncured bacon marmalade product (10.5-oz. jar; Lot codes 7/23, 11/23, 12/23 and 3/24) because the product was produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

Europe
Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous (200g; Use by 20 April 2022, 22 April 2022 and 23 April 2022) due to undeclared milk.

 

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US - and this warning is slightly better than some, at least, they say they think it's from chicken, but it's pretty vague right now. So be super careful with your chicken.

The USDA is investigating a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak but little information has been released.
Chicken has been identified as the possible source for the pathogen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service.

New Salmonella outbreak possibly linked to chicken under investigation by USDA

The USDA is investigating a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak but little information has been released. Chicken has been identified as the possible

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Europe France - not a warning an update

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) identified the types of unpasteurized milk cheeses on which to target efforts.


In France, over the past decade, 34 percent, 37 percent and 60 percent of outbreaks of salmonellosis, listeriosis and E. coli infections have been linked to raw milk cheeses.

ANSES identifies main hazards in raw milk cheeses; E. coli infections top the list

A French agency has studied the main bacterial hazards associated with raw milk cheeses and other products made from raw milk. The French Agency for Food,

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Europe - allergy alert
US - bacon recall

Recalls and Alerts: April 16-18, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Knew it was too quite - For almost everyone - allergy alerts, recalls, warning letters from the FDA (remember the ones I posted earlier today that my sources hadn't found -- they found them). Just be careful

Recalls and Alerts: April 19-20, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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