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: Schwartz Brothers Bakery (Seattle, WA) recalls Schwartz Brother Bakery brand Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls (16 oz. plastic clamshell container; Sell by 03/15/18; UPC 7 17887 65082 1) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was distributed to QFC stores in Washington state.
Allergy Alert: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. recalls Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup (1.5 oz; Best by 7/4/18 or 7/5/18) due to undeclared egg. The product was sold individually and also was included in two packaged products: Wegmans Avocado Summer Roll (2-pack; Use by 3/10/18) and Wegmans Assorted Gyoza (Dumplings) (17-oz Family pack; Use by 3/9/18 to 3/12/18).
Allergy Alert: Midwest Northern Nut recalls various products due to undeclared peanuts and tree nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Oregon Food Bank (Portland, OR) recalls 22,201 pounds of chia seeds (one pound plastic poly film bags with a twist-type closure or a re-sealable pouch; distributed between November 1, 2017 and March 9, 2018) due to potential contamination with rodent droppings.
Europe
Allergy Alert (France): Mondelēz International recalls Belin brand Frenchips, paprika flavor (all lots) due to undeclared mustard.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Chicken Masters of Belgium recalls Burger de poulet fromage / Chicken Cheeseburger (2 x 110g; Lot #180456039; Best by 14/3/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La vie est belle and BioPlanet recall four vegetarian products that may contain plastic pieces. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): DK Foods A / S and DEFCO A / S recall Our brand and Go Taste Every Day brand mini pepperoni (100g and 400g packs; Best by 20.03.18, 22.03.18 and 26.03.18) due to possible presence of metal fragments.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls several bakery products that may contain metal shavings. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumi Il Borgo recalls Salamino toscano / Tuscan salamino (Lot 80199902L003; Best by 04/04/18) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Monolith (UK) Ltd recalls Rokiskio Mesine Pigs Ears boiled-smoked vacuum (All date codes; All batches) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Aytac Foods recalls Aycan Risotto Rice (900g; Batch #L-6347 L4; Best by 23 November 2018) and Aycan Brown Rice (900g; Batch #L-6235 AL4; Best by 30 August 2018) due to possible insect (weevil) infestation.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Williger Industries Ltd recalls Delidag Chilled Smoked Salmon (100g; Best by March 14, 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Triangle Hash Browns, frozen (750g; Batch A6 2166 8009; Best by 08 Jan 2020), because the product may contain plastic pieces.
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