Recalls and Alerts: January 11 – 14, 2017

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 company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Perfect Fit Meals (Houston, Texas) recalls approximately 3,546 pounds of From the Kitchen of Cooking Light Magazine: Lemon Pepper Chicken” with “Use or Freeze By” date of 01/21/17 and lot code 2457744.2 due to misbranding and the possible presence of undeclared milk and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Chip’n Dipped (Huntington, NY) recalls its 2.9-oz. bar, Dark Chocolate Crunch bars (lot numbers are 1100506, 1100483 and 1100524) because they may contain undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc. recalls HOT Thin & Crispy Potato Chips (5-oz pkg; Best if used by APR 1417; Lot codes 364 5 and 365 5) because the product may contain undeclared milk and other dairy ingredients.

Food Safety Recall: Tupperware U.S., Inc. (Orlando, FL) recalls LOT #16189305 of Southwest Chipotle Seasoning, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Food Safety Recall: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. (Myerstown, PA) recalls Cappuccino Snack Mix (Lot code 20161027; Best by 5/25/17) due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The product is distributed in ten pound bulk cases (two 5-lb bags/case).

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. (West Des Moines, IA) recalls several candy trays containing products manufactured by Palmer Candy Company between Oct. 20, 2016 and Dec. 9, 2016 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: In cooperation with Palmer Candy Company, Albertsons and Tom Thumb stores in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are voluntarily recalling five candy products made with milk powder produced by Valley Milk Products LLC, because of potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The Pictsweet Company recalls Picktsweet Farms Crunchy Breaded Okra (12-oz pkgs; UPC 0 70560 98377 8; Best if used by Nov 3, 2018; Production codes 3086B C, 3086B D, 3086B E, 3086B F, or 3086B G), because some packages may contain glass fragments. There has been one minor injury in connection with this issue.

Animal Feed Safety Recall: Grange Co-Op recalls Rogue All-Purpose Rabbit Pellets sold in Southern Oregon and Northern California after testing by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed that the product may contain higher than acceptable levels of vitamin D.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating 12 reported cases of E. coli O121 illnesses: 4 cases each in Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The illnesses occurred in November and December 2016. Four people were hospitalized, but all have recovered or are recovering. The source of the outbreak is still under investigation.

Outbreak Alert (British Columbia): The BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) has received more than 70 reports of oyster-related gastrointestinal illnesses since early December 2016. The outbreak is ongoing. Norovirus is the confirmed cause in several cases. BCCDC urges that oysters be cooked thoroughly, to an internal temperature of 90ºC for 90 seconds in order to inactivate norovirus and other microbes.

Allergy Alert: Vanworld International Investment (Canada) Ltd. recalls Vanworld brand Glutinous Rice Balls (Black Sesame Filling; 400g; Product code 01 06 2018; UPC 6 66872 76009 3) due to undeclared peanuts.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lenny & Larry’s Inc. recalls The Complete Cookie Chocolate Chip product (113g pkg; All best before dates from 01/07/2017 up to and including 30/11/2017) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls certain batches of Morrisons Market Street Assorted Party Cupcakes because they contain cereals containing gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats), milk, egg, soya and fish which are not mentioned on the label. Please refer to the Food Standards Agency notice for details.

Food Safety Alert (UK): The Food Standards Agency warns consumers not to eat a number of food products, mainly frozen fish and chicken, supplied by MDA Products Ltd. The products have been repackaged in an unapproved premises and are therefore potentially unsafe. Please refer to the Agency’s notice for detailed information.

Consumer Product Recall (Belgium, Luxembourg): A number of kitchen utensils manufactured in China have been recalled due to migration of aromatic amines in excess of the legal limit. The products were distributed in Belgium and Luxembourg. Please refer to the Luxembourg recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety announces that the import into and sale within Hong Kong of all raw oysters produced by Dungarvan Shellfish Ltd in Ireland or those harvested in Dungarvan Bay (harvest location code: WD-DB-DN) in the country, have been prohibited with immediate effect, due to the risk of norovirus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Asahi Premium Beverages Pty Ltd. recalls The Cider Lab Pink Lady Apple, Royal Gala Apple and Packham Pear Cider beverages due to undeclared sulphites. The beverages were sold from liquor stores and licensed premises nationwide.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: January 8-10, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Mann Packing recalls 205 cases of 18-oz Organic Veggies with Organic Ranch Dip in a snacking tray (Best If Used By date of January 14), because the product may contain undeclared egg, milk, soy and mustard. The recalled product was shipped to Florida, Minnesota, New York, Iowa and Texas.

Allergy Alert: The Dannon Company alerts individuals who may be allergic to pecans not to consume Danone Dairy Drink – Nuts and Cereal (7.7 oz; UPC 36632-01421; All date codes 02/11/2017 and before) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Alert: USDA/FSIS alerts consumers that ready to eat chicken strips products produced by House of Raeford, a Mocksville, N.C. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is believed that all products have now been consumed. The fully cooked chicken products were produced and packaged on September 29, 2016 and supplied to a distributor in Cleveland, OH. The products were shipped to various restaurants as part of fajita or gyro dishes and served to consumers in December 2016.

Food Safety Recall: Palmer Candy Company recalls certain Palmer, Bakery Delights, Delhaize, Trail’s End and Publix candy products due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled produces were manufactured between October 20, 2016 and December 9, 2016 and supplied to grocery, convenience store and wholesale customers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Schreiber Processing Corp. recalls approximately 2,330 pounds of Meal Mart Battered & Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders that may be contaminated with plastic and misbranded. The recalled product was packed in 10-lb boxes bearing item code 03-CTB, production code 0246, and a USDA mark of inspection with Est. No. P-787. The chicken products were shipped to institutional and retail locations in New Jersey, New York and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: Hostess Brands, LLC recalls Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® (UPC 888109111571; sold in multipack boxes containing 9 individually wrapped cakes), because the confectionary coating (supplied by Blommer Chocolate Company) may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Pet Food Recall: The J.M. Smucker Company expands its earlier recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTM canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Baby Powder Recall: The Honest Company recalls all lots of Organic Baby Powder (4-oz containers; UPC 81781001452) due to possible contamination with microorganisms, including some species associated with skin infections or eye infections.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Overwaitea Food Group recalls My Mix Grab n’ Go brand Chocolate Pretzel Hearts (240g; Best Before August 2017; UPC 0 62639 35098 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): OH YEAH ONE almond-flavored protein-based snack food is recalled because the label indicates the presence of ‘soy milk’, whereas the product contains milk and soy.

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety announces that the import into and sale within Hong Kong of raw oysters harvested in Etang de Thau, France, has been prohibited with immediate effect, due to contamination with norovirus.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts – January 1-7, 2017

spc Here is this week’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 company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Salmonella Illness Cluster: Five Salmonella illnesses between October 15, 2016 and December 13, 2016 have been linked to hazelnuts sold at the Schmidt Farm and Nursery farm stand on Oregon Route 18 at McMinnville. Test performed on nuts purchased at the farm confirmed the presence of the same strain of Salmonella that was recovered from individuals who became ill. Anyone who purchased nuts at the roadside stand should discard them immediately.

Allergy Alert: Bakers of Paris recalls Croissants sold in 18 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores because the croissants were made with an egg wash which is not declared on the ingredient list.

Allergy Alert: Harris Teeter‘s in-store deli recalls Harris Teeter Everroast Chicken Caesar Wrap due to the presence of undeclared anchovies.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls chocolate ganache, French apple, fresh berry, fresh fruit amero shell, fruit, key lime, lemon, and peanut butter chocolate tarts because the products contain undeclared almond flour. The recalled tarts were packaged in cardboard containers with Whole Foods Market labels and best-by dates of January 7, 2017 and earlier and were available at Whole Foods Market stores in Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Allergy Alert: High Liner Foods recalls breaded round shrimp due to undeclared milk and egg allergens.

Public Health Alert: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that assorted sliced deli meat products served to customers at Dion’s restaurants may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The assorted sliced deli meats were produced by Peter DeFries Corporation, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The potentially contaminated meats were distributed to Dion’s restaurants in Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: The J.M. Smucker Company recalls certain lots of 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty cat foods due to low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1). Various of the recalled products were sold in certain Food City, Price Chopper, and Walmart stores, and in Kroger stores located in Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio plus South Eastern Indiana); Central and Northwest Ohio; Northwestern Virginia panhandle; North Carolina; Virginia; Eastern West Virginia; Eastern Kentucky; Southeastern Ohio.

Class III Recall: 4G Meat Processing LLC recalls pork and turkey rope products due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Food Recall (not safety related): Giant Food Stores LLC recalls four varieties of Own Brands Rolls due to a technical issue that could affect product quality. The recalled items were sold in Giant and Martin’s stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert: King’s Pastry recalls various cakes due to undeclared hazelnuts/tree nuts. The recalled products were sold in Ontario and may also have been distributed in other provinces.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Pepsico recalls Doritos Lightly Salted Corn Chips because of undeclared soya and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK): Booths recalls Free Range Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich because of undeclared egg and mustard.

Food Safety Alert (via RASFF Portal): L’Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand anchovy paste (batch no. 8 033609 750443), manufactured by Flott SpA, contains elevated levels of histamine. The product, which was manufactured in Italy, has been distributed in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Nicaragua and Romania.

Food Safety Alert (via RASFF Portal): Live oysters from France are believed to be the source of a foodborne outbreak of norovirus. The oysters were distributed in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ager recalls Hirschlandjäger – ripened raw sausage due to Verotoxin-forming E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FRIHOL Champignon Vertriebsges. mbH recalls various mushroom products due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Lorence & Company recalls L’Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand anchovy paste, manufactured in Italy by Flott SpA, due to elevated histamine levels.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Simplot Australia Pty Ltd has recalled Birds Eye Golden Crunch Hash Browns from Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Farmer Jacks and Spud Shed supermarkets in WA due to the presence of foreign matter (small blue plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Mediterranean Food Company recalls L’Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand anchovy paste due to elevated histamine levels.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Food Safety Alert (via RASFF Portal): L’Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand anchovy paste (batch no. 8 033609 750443), manufactured by Flott SpA, contains elevated levels of histamine. The product, which was manufactured in Italy, has been distributed in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Nicaragua and Romania.