Recalls and Alerts: June 18 – 20, 2020

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: CDC, FDA and public health officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salads. FDA and CDC are recommending that consumers should not eat, and restaurants and retailers should not sell or serve all ALDI Little Salad Bar Brand Garden Salad sold in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri, all Hy-Vee Brand Garden Salad sold in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska, and Jewel-Osco Signature Farms Brand Garden Salad sold in Illinois. As of now, CDC is aware of lab-confirmed cases in 6 states. Sixteen people have been hospitalized. The investigation is on-going.

Allergy Alert: H-E-B recalls several gallon-size Hill Country Fare fruit drinks due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit (11.5 oz; Production codes G163B10A and G163B10B; Use by June 29) due to undeclared wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Johnvince recalls Sweetened dried cranberries (variable weights – approx. 300g/bag; PLU 5176; Codes 06472, 06481, 0648; May have been sold from May 28, 2020 up to and including June 8, 2020) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PepsiCo BeLux recalls Lay’s Bugles Nacho Cheese (various package sizes and lot codes) due to undeclared soy and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Kesko Oyj recalls Pirkka Best Shrimp Salad Skagen (200g; Expiration date 4.8.2020) due to undeclared saithe, cod, wheat starch, and soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize and Lidl recall Lay’s Bugles Nacho Cheese (125g; Lots BV 81804 132, BV 81805 132, BV 81806 132; Best before 19/09/20) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op brand 2 Herby Pork Loin Medallions (305g; Use by 28 June 2020) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH gerookte forelfilet / smoked trout filet (125g; Best before 20/06 to 04/07, inclusinve) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): STONEMANOR INTERNATIONAL LTD recalls PRIMULA CHEESE TUBES (150g; All lot codes and expiry dates) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls jelly candies, jelly fruit cups and jelly straws due to a potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Société DETRY recalls CARREFOUR PATE DE CAMPAGNE AU POIVRE VERT / Country-style paté with green pepper (150g; Lot #2412; Best before 10/07/2020) due to lack of a preservative agent.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELIVIA recalls ground beef sold under a variety of labels and store brands due to foreign matter (small metal filament) contamination. Please refer to Oulah! for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls various Carrefour BIO and Carrefour Sélection delicatessen meats due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Sélection brand Prosciutto cotto alle erbe / prosciutto with herbs (120g; All lot/date codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand Jambon cuit supérieur découenné Bio / organic cooked ham (100g; All lot/date codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Sélection brand Mortadella Bologna (100g; All lot/date codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt recalls Schnittkäse „Almbauernkäse“ / Sliced Alpine Farm Cheese (Sold between May 1 and June 8, 2020.) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls various Auchan brand ground beef and ground meat due to foreign matter (small metal filament) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Industry recalls various jelly candies due to potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Industry recalls various brands of smoked filet of trout due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Findus recalls Original Oxpytt Storpack (1500g; Lot codes L0068, L0069, L0070; Best before 06 2021) due to foreign matter (thin, 3 cm long metal wire) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): CitySuper recalls Primula Original Cheese Spread (150g; Best before December 29, 2020; January 7, 2021; January 12, 2021; and January 14, 2021; Product of UK) and Primula Cheese Spread with Chives (150g; Best before December 29, 2020; January 5, 2021; January 12, 2021; and January 19, 2021; Product of UK) due to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Atasco Pte Ltd recalls all Primula cheese spreads in tubes due to Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: June 14 – 17, 2020

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United States

Food Safety Recall: La Bodega Meat LLC recalls approximately 83,038 pounds of raw beef products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Alert: The Illinois Department of Agriculture is issuing a public health alert due to an undetermined amount of ground beef product prepared under custom exemption at David B’s Custom Meats. The ground beef may be contaminated with non-O157 shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that cases of E. coli O157 infections in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba are linked to exposure to Carnivora brand frozen raw pet food products. Two of the four outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Food Safety Recall: G. Brandt Meat Packers Ltd. recalls three Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Krazy Kris recalls Saumon fum – smoked salmon (variable weights; All units sold up to 16 June 2020) because the item was not prepared and packaged in a manner that would ensure safety for consumption.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Riveriene Farm Ltd. o/a Carnivora Pet Foods recalls several frozen raw pet food products due to potential E. coli O157 contamination. The company’s products have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157 illnesses. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Normal A/S recalls Nusello Choco & Nut (100g; Best before 15/08/20) and Nusello Caramel & Nut (100g; Best before 15/08/20) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Free From Beef Lasagne (430g; Use by 21 June 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austrla): Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt recalls Almbauernkäse / Alm farm cheese (Sale date of May 1, 2020 to June 8, 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Flageolets Extra Fins (720ml; Lot #4819L J2M248 D08 /hh:mm; Best before 30/09/2023) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour BIO brand Mortadella Bio / Organic mortadella (70g; Lot 209136; Best before 14/06/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GéantCasino recalls Casino brand Lardons de saumon fumé atlantique / Atlantic smoked salmon (90g; various lot numbers and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Primula Ltd. (UK) recalls all Primula Cheese tubes produced from 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Primula Ltd recalls all Primula Cheese tubes produced from 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Karl Berg Sausage & Meat Manufacturing and Sales (2000) Ltd. recalls Rubinstein Delicatessen brand Smoked Beef Tongue (Expiry date 30.7.20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Simplot Australia Pty Ltd recalls Leggo’s Tuna Bake with Spinach & Garlic (500g; Best Before 1 05 22 and batch code of 12164) due to the incorrect pH level being detected in the sauce which has the potential for microbial growth that might result in illness.

Canadian E. coli O157 outbreak linked to raw pet food

Four Canadians between the ages of 3 and 43 have beccome infected with E. coli O157 since March 2020, according to a report from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Two of the individuals were hospitalized.

All four individuals became ill following exposure to Carnivora brand frozen raw pet food purchased at various pet stores.

There have been no reports of sick pets.

The four genetically linked outbreak cases were reported from British Columbia (1 case), Alberta (2 cases) and Manitoba (1 case).

Carnivora brand raw pet food is manufactured by Riveriene Farm Ltd. o/a Carnivora Pet Foods, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is distributed through retailers across Canada.

Carnivora has recalled the following six items, which may be contaminated with E. coli O157.

Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Chicken Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g bag; UPC 689076622271; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
Carnivora Brand Chicken Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076619677; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Beef Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g Bag; UPC 689076622370; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
Carnivora Brand Beef Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076621076; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Turkey Diet, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g Bag; UPC 689076623971; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
Carnivora Brand Turkey Diet (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076624800; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)

The approximately 1803 recalled units were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and may also have been distributed elsewhere in Canada.

Pet foods manufactured for export to the USA, the European Union and other countries must be accompanied by an export certificate certifying compliance with the requirements of the destination country. Likewise, pet foods imported into Canada must be accompanied by a government certificate attesting to the safety of the products.

Yet pet foods manufactured in Canada purely for domestic consumption fall into a regulatory No Man’s Land and are not subject to ANY requirements under either the Health of Animals Act or the Food and Drugs Act.

PHAC offers the following information and advice for consumers:

If you have the affected product, do not feed it to your pet. Consumers should immediately stop using any of the affected pet food products and contact the retailer where they purchased the affected product for a full refund or exchange.
Wash and sanitize any containers, utensils and surfaces that the raw foods touched before using them again. This includes countertops, microwaves and refrigerators.
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets. Animals fed raw meat diets are more likely to be shedding harmful bacteria like Salmonella and dangerous strains of E. coli even when they appear healthy, compared to those fed commercial kibble or other cooked diets. Regularly clean surfaces that come into contact with pet food or pets.
When possible, store all pet food and treats away from where human food is stored or prepared and away from reach of young children.
If you suspect you have become ill after being exposed to frozen raw pet food, or pets fed these diets, and have symptoms consistent with E. coli O157 infection, talk with your health care provider.
The Public Health Agency of Canada does not recommend feeding raw pet food to pets, especially in households with young children, or individuals who have conditions that compromise their immune system that put them at greater risk for more serious illness. However, if you choose to feed your pet a raw food diet, it is recommended that you buy from companies that use meat-derived ingredients that have been prepared in sanitary conditions and passed inspection for human consumption. Also look for companies that have a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points protocol in place, which sets safety standards and practices, and helps to greatly reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency does not post recalls of either domestic or imported pet foods. Pet food recalls, if they are reported at all on a Government of Canada come under the heading of a Consumer Product.

It is only when a pet food has been linked to human illnesses or to widespread – and usually international – pet illnesses that Canadians learn about a contamination issue.