Recalls and Alerts: May 21 – 27, 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: California Sun Dry Foods recalls California Sun Dry Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (8.5 oz jars; Product code PTP0567A; USE BY 25FEB2019) because an incorrect back label on the jar may result in undeclared almonds and milk.

Allergy Alert: The Kroger Co. recalls Kroger Dessert Cups –Yellow Sponge Cake (6.5 oz 6-pack; All date codes; UPC 11110-18550) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Dallas – Hail Merry LLC recalls Meyer Lemon Mini Miracle Tart Party Pack (Pack of 6; UPC 816247010876) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert and Food Safety Recall: Caverflo.com recalls Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee (25g black foil packs; All codes; UPC 9555671709994) due to undeclared milk and the presence of the prescription drugs Sildenafil and Tadalafil.

Food Safety Recall: Cauldron Soups, LLC recalls various beef broth products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Food Safety Recall: Washington Department of Corrections recalls food manufactured by the Airway Heights Corrections Center’s Correctional Industries’ food production facility due to a finding of elevated levels of fluorinated organic chemicals (PFOS and PFOA) in the City of Airway Heights drinking water supply.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Gourmet recalls Frozen Waffles, Turkey Sausage Patty with Sliced Apple Seasoned w/Brown Sugar and Cinnamon (7.1 oz. trays with clear film in cardboard box packages; lot codes 2016355, 2016363, 2016364 and 2016362; Use By dates 06/21/18, 06/28/18, 06/29/18 and 06/30/18) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was shipped to institutions in Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Co. recalls Simple Truth Roasted Macadamia Nuts (12 oz; Sell by MAY 02 18; UPC 11110-02478) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall: Hampton Farms recalls Ava’s brand Organic Cashews Roasted & Salted (8-oz tubs; Best By 4/28/18; Lot 11817-L2; UPC 8-10111-01035-1) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall: Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC recalls ECKRICH SMOK-Y CHEDDAR BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, NATURALLY HARDWOOD SMOKED (16.6 oz. vacuumed packages; Use By date “08/17/17; UPC 27815 17984) due to possible contamination with pieces of metal. The recalled product was shipped to distribution centers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Pâtes fraîches inc. (Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC) recalls Duck Raviolis and Gnocchis due to undeclared sulfites.

Food Safety Recall: Nana’s Kitchen & Hot Sauces Ltd. recalls Nana’s Kitchen brand Chicken Samosa (48 x 140 g; BATCH# CSAM 2017 AL 19/1; UPC 10 81369300011 3) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was available at retailers in British Columbia. 

Food Safety Recall: Deliwok (9292-2913 Québec Inc.) recalls Deliwok Suprême Chicken Egg Rolls (20 x 60g; Best Before 17JN14; UPC 6 21563 13579 6) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold at Costco Wholesale stores in Québec City and Lévis.

Food Safety Recall: Three Dolphins Wholesale recalls L.A. Lucky Sweet Basil Seeds (60g; All units sold from October 01, 2015 up to and including May 25, 2017; UPC 8 20678 20169 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was available at retailers in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: Sultan Tropical Foods Ltd. recalls Sultan Foods brand Brown Beans (1.8kg; no lot code; no UPC) due to pesticide residue. The recalled product was available at retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Crèmerie Saveurs Plus enr. (Montreal, QC) recalls Meat Sauce (500 mL and 1L; all product sold up to and including May 23, 2017) because the label does not display an instruction to ‘Keep Refrigerated.’

Food Recall: Agropur Coopérative recalls Natrel brand Orange Cream Partly Skimmed Milk (473 mL; Product code 2017 JN 01 AGRT 1720 2:30 to 10:45 and 18:00 to 20:30; UPC 0 55872 10668 8) due to spoilage.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bedstes Specialiteter recalls three spice mixtures due to undeclared celery and peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Søstrene Grene Import A/S recalls Anna and Clara’s Steak Spice (70g; All lot codes) due to undeclared celery and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Søstrene Grene Import A/S recalls Anna and Clara’s Steak Spice (70g; All lot codes) due to undeclared celery and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Aldi recalls Brasserie Gluten-free Organic Pale Ale (750 mL; All batch codes) due to undeclared barley.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Het Dischhof recalls Keiems Bloempje cheeses (350g; all varieties; Lot no. numéro de lot 15.5.; Best before 13/06/2017) due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Esclaye Farm recalls Raw Milk Butter (250g and 500g; Best before 08/06/2017) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Meli-Jo recalls La Luzerne-roquette organic sprouts (Best by 27/05/17, 28/05/17 and 29/05/17) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Meli-Jo and Delhaize recall La Luzerne-roquette organic sprouts (Best by 27/05/17, 28/05/17 and 29/05/17) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Vägga Rökeri AB recalls Cold-smoked salmon (150g; Batch #206172) and Gravad lax (150g; 216134) due to Listeria contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Griffin’s Foods Ltd. recalls Eta brand 10 Pack Munchos Mix (Best before 10 OCT 17) due to undeclared soy.

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.