Month: August 2017

Recalls and Alerts: August 23 – 24, 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

Food Safety Recall: Ripley Dairy LLC recalls Hillcrest Dairy brand Old Fashioned Raw Milk Monterey Jack, Horseradish Monterey Jack, and Chipotle Adobo Monterey Jack cheeses (Mfg. Date 5/17/17) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Expresco Foods, Inc. (Montreal, QC, Canada) recalls WEST END CUISINE GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CHICKEN SKEWERS HAND-MADE WITH CHICKEN BREAST (1.31-lb. packages; lot codes 172562, 172640, 172571 and 172704; UPC 621588314947) and EXPRESCO GRILLED Garlic & Herb CHICKEN SKEWERS (1.09-lb packages; lot codes 172563, 172668, 172669 and 172670; UPC 621588315555) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Sunrise Growers Inc. recalls Great Value Organic Dark Sweet Pitted Cherry products (32 ounce printed plastic zip top bags; Best By 08/10/19; Lot code FED722211 or FED722212; UPC 078742126166) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to a customer distribution center in Louisiana and may have been redistributed to stores in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Pharmaceutical Products Safety Recall: Centurion Labs recalls Ninjacof (473 mL bottles; Lot# 200N1601; Expiration date 11/2018) and Ninjacof A (473 mL bottles; Lot# 201NA1601; Expiration date 11/2018) due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recalled products were manufactured by Vilvet and distributed by Centurion in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Juliang Healthy Food recalls Juliang brand Peach Blossom Powder for Beautifying Face (300g; All lot codes; UPC 6 944922 800734) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Weddel Ltd. recalls Hereford brand Chopped Ham (340g pkgs; Product codes 06/26/2020, 08/13/2020, 09/10/2020; UPC 8 85512 90152 2) due to possible bone fragments in the product. The recalled product was supplied to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Folie en Vrac inc. recalls various products, as the items in question were not prepared or processed in a manner that would ensure their safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Recall: Nutrisoya Foods Inc. recalls Kirkland Signature brand Organic Fortified Soy Beverage Original (946 mL; Best by 2018MA06; Lot no. 710059211; UPC 0 96619 67324 7), because the Tetra Pak cartons may swell due to a microbiological spoilage issue. The recalled product was supplied to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Frohwein’s recalls Frohwein’s Beef Sausages (varying weights; all Use By dates from 4 August through 26 August 2017) due to undeclared mustard and soya, and also recalls Frohwein’s Beef Pickled Briskets (flat and rolled; varying weights; all Use By dates from 10 August through 31 August 2017) due to undeclared mustard and celery.

Food Safety Recall (Austria, France, Germany): FROMI GmbH recalls Morbier coque – Morbier Tradition raw cow’s milk cheese (Lot 150; Best by 26.08.17 – 28.08.17 – 29.08.17 – 04.09.17; Manufactured in France by Monts de Joux) due to possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli 026:H11.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Salico AB recalls pre-cut apple slices (Best before August 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2017; sold in bags to McDonalds in the Nordic region) due to metal particles.

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: August 17 – 22, 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

Outbreak Alert Update: The Salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of Yellow Maradol Papayas from Mexico has grown to 173 cases reported in 21 states.

Allergy Alert: United Trading Inc. recalls Gazab Green Raisins (Chinese) (7 ounce and 14 ounce clear packages; UPC 841970015218 and 841970015225, respectively) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in IL, MN, WI, IN, FL, MI, and TX in retail stores that sell Indian grocery products.

Food Safety Recall: Fair Oaks Farms, LLC recalls BREAKFAST Best FULLY COOKED ORIGINAL PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES (2-lb. plastic sleeve packages; Sell by 05/15/2018) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distribution and retail locations in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Spanish Sonrise Dairy recalls whole retail raw milk (half-gallon glass bottles; Expiry August 23) due to contamination with shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli. The recalled product was sold directly to private customers and at one retail store in Washington State.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: K-Bar Dairy (Paradise, TX) recalls unpasteurized milk because it may be contaminated with Brucella bacteria. A person who drank milk from the dairy has been hospitalized for an infection of a strain of Brucella bacteria.

Canada

Allergy Alert: D.J. Distributing recalls Lucky 7 brand 2 in 1 Instant Black Coffee (288 g (18 bags x 16 g); Mfg MAY 20 2016; Expiry MAY 19 2018; UPC 8 936015 504283) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario and Quebec.

Allergy Alert: Kuo Hua Trading Company Ltd. recalls Provence Mixed Seasoning (32g; Product code SCC 1120ETI04; UPC 4 710059 000314) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in British Columbia and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Manufacturer recalls Wings brand Japanese style noodles due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall Update: Pâtisserie Jessica Inc. and Produits Pâtisserie Michaud Inc. recall various mousse cakes containing raspberries due to potential Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Jessica recalls par Sophie! brand Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake (650g; Product code 17185; UPC 8 10175 00926 1) due to possible Norovirus contamination. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Marché du Village recalls Signature Spaghetti Sauce (500 mL and 1 L; All lots sold up to and including August 21, 2017) due to possible contamination with metal fragments.

Food Safety Recall: Ferme Leblanc recalls Horse Jerky (100g; All lots sold up to and including August 21, 2017) due to insufficient warnings regarding safe storage of the product after purchase.

Food Safety Recall: Abattoir Bouwman inc. recalls Beef Jerky and Wild Boar Jerky (50g and 100g; All lots sold up to and including August 18, 2017) due to insufficient warnings regarding safe storage of the product after purchase.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls C Salad Mixed salad with Regato cheese, cucumber, red pepper and a spoonful of dressing (250g; Use by 26 / 8-2017) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Midsona recalls Kung Markatta Peanut Butter (360g) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hanegal A/S recalls Organic Beef Casserole (200g; various ‘Best before’ dates) due to growth of gas-producing bacteria causing swelling of the packages. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected ‘Best before’ dates.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): De 5 Gaarde recalls Kyllinge Breast Fillet (1200g; Lot no. 11.08.2017) due to incorrect shelf life date.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Kesko Oyj recalls Pirkka frozen Chicken Wings (400g; Best before 15.07.2018 or 07.09.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lait Candia recalls Auchan Part-skim Milk (50 cl bottle; All Best by dates up to and including 08/11/2017) and Auchan Organic Part-skim Milk (50 cl bottle; All Best by dates up to and including 08/11/2017), due to mold growth in the neck of the bottle.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Suntjens Candyland recalls Wakies mini Jelly Caps (250g; Lot 06249, Best by 25/11/2017 and Lot 06274, Best by 10/08/2018) due to choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Cornish Charcuterie recalls various types of pâtés and rillettes because of a failure of procedures to control Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Tak Fat Edible Salt & Provisions Limited recalls Dali brand Preserved Red Bean Curd (500g bottle; Best before November 23, 2018; Product of China; Manufactured by Zhejiang Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs I/E Co., Ltd.) due to elevated levels of Bacillus cereus.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Parmalat Australia Ltd recalls Calciyum, Woolworths and Aldi Brookies brand yoghurt pouches due to a potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected Use-by dates.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Parmalat recalls various flavours of Tamar Valley Kid’s Yoghurt Pouches (110g) due to a potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected flavours and Use-by dates.

 

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: August 10 – 16, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports that the number of reported Salmonella infections linked to Maradol Papayas imported from Mexico has risen to 141 illnesses in 19 states. One person has died and 45 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Missa Bay, LLC recalls CUMBERLAND FARMS CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD with ROMAINE LETTUCE, ROASTED CHICKEN, PARMESAN CHEESE, BACON, MULTIGRAIN CROUTONS & CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING (9.95 oz. plastic salad bowls; Use by August 16, 2017; Bar code 042704 034301) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled items were sold at Cumberland Farms retail locations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Allergy Alert: Seven Sundays LLC recalls Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli (12-oz pouches; SELL BY JUNE 29 2018; UPC 8-56088-00315-6) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Dierbergs Markets recalls Scampi Butter (3 oz; Sell by 8/16/17, 9/6/17, and 10/9/17) due to undeclared fish, lobster, crab and shrimp, and recalls Cabernet Grille Butter (3 oz; Sell by 8/19/17, 9/10/17, and 11/3/17) due to undeclared soy and wheat. The recalled products were sold at all Dierbergs Markets retail locations in eastern and central Missouri and western Illinois.

Allergy Alert: Luvo Inc. (USA) recalls LUVO Steam in Pouch A LITTLE SPICE CHICKEN CHILE VERDE with white chicken, black beans, and polenta (10-oz retail carton; Lot code 2018JUN13A; Best before June 13, 2018) due to undeclared eggs and fish (anchovies). The recalled product was shipped to distributors in California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin for further distribution.

Allergy Alert: Litehouse Inc. recalls OPA by Litehouse Ranch (11 oz. glass bottles; Best by Oct.24.17; Lot code 13948 6/11fl LH/OPA RANCH) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was shipped to retailers and locations nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Madhava Natural Sweeteners recalls MMM… Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (13.8-oz box; all lots; UPC 0 78314 25105 0) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Kenosha Beef International, LTD. recalls approximately 3,960 pounds of beef patty products, as the products contain undeclared milk in the form of cheddar cheese. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Allergy Alert: Corn Maiden Foods, Inc. recalls Morrison Aussie Travelers’ Pies, Hand-Held 2 Aussie Pies Steak & Mushroom (12-oz pkgs; Sell-by  Feb. 3, 2018, Feb. 15, 2018, Feb. 16, 2018 and March 29, 2018; Lot codes 170203, 170215, 170216 and 170329) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate. The recalled products were distributed to retail locations in California.

Allergy Alert: GRAND BK CORP. recalls CALIFORNIA ALOHA MIX (14 ounce, clear plastic package; UPC 846034010048) due to undeclared almonds, walnuts and cashews. The recalled product was distributed nationwide in H Mart stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Salem Brothers recalls Kasih brand Sesame Butter – Creamy (350g; Expiry code 02/01/2019; UPC 6 253001 010507) and Kasih brand Halva Spread – Extra with Chocolate (350g; Expiry code 02/01/2019; UPC 6 253001 010514) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Allergy Alert: T-Brothers Food And Trading Ltd. recalls Assi brand Puffed Cereal Cookies (100g; All codes; UPC 81652 09448) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

Allergy Alert: Korea Food Trading Ltd. recalls Assi brand Puffed Cereal Cookies (100g; All codes; UPC 81652 09448 7) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. recalls Trinity Bakeshop brand Cheesecake Brownies (432g; All codes; UPC 0 817251 001416) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Food Safety Recall: La Barberie recalls La Barberie brand Pale Ale Lime et Framboise (500mL; Product codes 27-12-17 and 12-01-18; UPC 8 80980 00021 0) due to possible Norovirus contamination. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants, retailers and institutional customers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various raspberry mousse cakes from the marketplace due to Norovirus. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Maple Lodge Farms Ltd. recalls Maple Lodge Farms brand Big Original Chicken Frankfurters (450g; Product code 2017.AU.27; UPC 067714004205) and Zabiha Halal brand Big Original Chicken Frankfurters (450g; Product code 2017.AU.27; UPC 067714004236) due to the potential presence of bone fragments. The recalled products were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Aliments A.G.M inc. recalls various products containing IQF raspberries from China, as the berries may be contaminated with Norovirus. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: South Shore Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Little Shemogue Oysters (6500 count; Harvest date 2017/07/18; Plant code 2427; Harvest area MS-0699 NB-7G) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The recalled oysters were supplied to hotels, restaurants, retailers and institu

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls certain Vemondo ready meals as the labels are not in English and do not warn of the presence of gluten, milk, celery and mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Alvestaglass AB recalls Stevia Banana Split (450 mL) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Creamy Leek and Bacon Cooking Sauce (470g; Best before End of July 2018; Batch code 7031) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Paas Food Industries recalls various products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recalled notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Smits bvba recalls chipolata de poulet (enroulée)/coiled chicken sausage (Expiry date 10/08/2017; Lot code 20170802) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Czech Republic): Kaufland Česká recalls Katy bílá čokoláda/Katy white chocolate (100g; Expiry 01/2019; Lot code L1192) and Katy bílá čokoláda s kokosem/Katy white chocolate with coconut (100g; Expiry 04/2018; Lot code L2118) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Arla Foods Amba recalls Cheasy Scoop Vanilla (1 kg; Best before 31/08/2017; Lot code UP 17306001) due to yeast contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Eliza Chokolade recalls Princip Dessert Chocolate (18 pieces; 180g; Best before 11/02/2018) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dansk Supermarked recalls Princip Risotto Rice (500g; Best before 28/9/2018; 25/10/2018; 26/10/2018; 23/11/2018 og 19/12/2018; Lot codes 27607 and 27163) due to possible infestation with rice flour beetles.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Plukon Food Group recalls various products containing chicken due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Cornish Charcuterie recalls various types of pates and rillettes because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Paxton & Whitfield recalls Paxton & Whitfield Pots of Pork Classic Shredded Pork (All pack sizes; All batch codes; All date codes up to and including 28/01/2019) and Paxton & Whitfield Pots of Pork Shredded Pork with Sloe Gin (All pack sizes; All batch codes; All date codes up to and including 28/01/2019) because of a failure of procedures to control Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were manufactured by Cornish Charcuterie.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Peter’s Food Service Ltd recalls various ASDA, LIDL and Peter’s brand baked meat and vegetarian pasty products because they may contain glass fragments. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Houghton Hams recalls Northamptonshire Cured Ham (140g; Use by 19 August 2018) and Northamptonshire Cured Honey Roast Ham (140g; Use by 19 August 2018) due to an incorrect ‘Use by’ date. The correct ‘Use by’ date is 19 August 2017. The affected products were sold only at Waitrose.

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.