Month: November 2020

Recalls and Alerts: November 26 – 28, 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

Food Safety Recall: Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor recalls MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST (10-lb cases; Lot #20297; Use by 10/23/21) due to undercooking.

Food Safety Recall: Vegpro International recalls Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (9 x 11oz; Best Before 2020 DE 04; UPC 8 88048 00028 8) and Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (8 x 5oz; Best Before 2020 DE 04 & 2020 DE 05; UPC 8 88048 00004 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Company Inc. recalls Farm Boy Deluxe Chocolate Brownie Mix (500g; UPC 8 08912 00760 1; All codes where milk is not declared on the label) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Warning: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Bottled Beef and Bottled Chicken made by Robert Waite (Tignish, PEI), sold with no labels, because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the CFIA Food Safety Warning for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: La Fromagerie La Pépite d’or recalls multiple lot codes and packaging sizes of Twist d’or – Tresse cheeses that were made or packaged under conditions that may make the product unsafe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Vegpro International recalls Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (312g; Best Before 2020 DE 04; UPC 8 88048 00028 8; Product of USA) and Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (142g; Best Before 2020 DE 04 & 2020 DE 05; UPC 8 88048 00004 2; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls multiple Metro brand products due to  possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): France reports 26 cases of Salmonella infections, including 17 children, linked to consumption of dried sausages and sliced rosettes (salami). Please refer to the outbreak notice for a list of implicated products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Nawras recalls all lot codes and best before dates of Vermicelli, Bulgur and Firiq due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Brugge d’Or en bloc / cheese block (250g; Lots L1420301, L1420302, L1420315, L1420316, L1420324, L1420325; Best before 05/01/2021, 06/01/2021, 19/01/2021, 20/01/2021, 28/01/2021, 29/01/2021) and Brugge d’Or en tranches / cheese slices (180g; Lots L1820311, L1820314, L1820315; Best before 15/01/2021, 18/01/2021, 19/01/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Boni recalls Boni grillwost sausage (Lot 172244; Expiry 28-11-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls various bread products due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflet de France brand Tomette de brebis / cheese made from pasteurized sheep’s milk (Lot #2020_204) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coursesu recalls MYTILIMER brand Palourde japonaise grosse pêchée en atlantique nord-est / Large Japanese clams fished from the North-east Atlantic (Lot PSM0211) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Guba-Trade GmbH recalls Gourmet Finest Cuisine – Forellenkaviar / Trout Caviar (50g; Lots 295 & 296; Expiration date 30.04.2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls various bread products due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Alesto brand Ekologiska Linfrön / Organic flax seeds (500g; Best before 2021-07-08) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Happy Hounds Wales Ltd. recalls a number of frozen raw dog food products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Laviton Ltd. recalls multiple package sizes of Artzieli brand Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini (Expiration date 19.08.21) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Blenheim recalls Pak’n Save Blenheim brand sliced in-store ready-to-eat meat products (All batches and ‘packed on’ dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: November 22 – 25, 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.

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

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Go to TAINTED to download the first couple of chapters of my new book.

United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 39 E. coli O157:H7 infections (19 hospitalizations) in 18 states in this on-going outbreak of unknown origin.

Allergy Alert: Riverside Natural Foods recalls Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar (8 oz; Lot #1020; Expiration 13 JUL 2021) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili (PLU 81789; Sell by dates through Nov. 27, 2020) due to undeclared shrimp.

Allergy Alert: Prairie Farms recalls Prairie Farms Dairy Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk (1 gal; Plant code 17-284; Best before Dec. 4, 2020; UPC 72730-26110) and Prairie Farms Dairy 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk (1 gal; Plant code 17-284; Best before Dec. 4, 2020; UPC 72730-26126) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix (Best if Used By Dec 3, 2020; UPC 0272083305352) and Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix (Best if Used By Dec 3, 2020; UPC 0272104105992) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Shenandoah Growers, Inc. recalls multiple brands, private labels and package sizes of fresh cut organic certified basil clamshells (Product of Colombia) due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: National Food Trading Corporation recalls Frozen French Cut Green Beans (20.5-lb boxes; Lot #629991; Expiration date 11/25/2022) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was shipped to a single consignee in Jonesboro, AR

 

Canada

Allergy Alert: Délices Complices recalls various cakes due to undeclared nuts, sesame, egg, milk, soy, wheat and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Isagenix International LLC recalls multiple Isagenix brand Isalean products due to over-fortification of vitamins. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. recalls multiple brands, sizes and packaging formats of shell eggs due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Miss Vickie’s Canada recalls Miss Vickie’s brand Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips (200g; UPC 0 60410 04667 8; Product codes JA 26 608329131 and JA 12 with all manufacturing codes where “0” appears in the second position and “8” appears in the third position) due to foreign matter (possible presence of pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Moulins Lafayette recalls various prepared dishes and bakery products that were manufactured and packaged under conditions not conducive to food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. recalls Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami (175g; Est 48; Best before 2020/DE/25; UPC 0 68820 13360 5) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ferma Food Products recalls Senna Leaves (28g & variable weights; All units sold up to and including November 17, 2020) due to non-permitted food ingredients.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls BRUGGE D’OR EN TRANCHES / cheese slices (180g; Lots L1820311 – L1820314 – L1820315; Best before 15/01/2021 – 18/01/2021 – 19/01/2021) and BRUGGE D’OR BLOC / cheese blocks (250g; Lots L1420301; L1420302; L1420315; L1420316; L1420324; L1420325; Best before 19/01/2021; 20/01/2021; 28/01/2021; 29/01/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): HAK-foodeko GmbH recalls HAK Edamame Bohnen (150g; All Best before dates up to and including 06/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): T&C srl recalls Tartufetta (80g; Lot #L.25121; Best before 08-03-2024) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): HAK recalls HAK Edamame beans (Purchased before November 24, 2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Cora recalls BRUGGE D’OR EN TRANCHES / cheese slices (180g; Lots L1820311 – L1820314 – L1820315; Best before 15/01/2021 – 18/01/2021 – 19/01/2021) and BRUGGE D’OR BLOC / cheese blocks (250g; Lots L1420301; L1420302; L1420315; L1420316; L1420324; L1420325; Best before 19/01/2021; 20/01/2021; 28/01/2021; 29/01/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls COTÉ TABLE brand Terrine de sanglier au cognac / Wild boar terrine with cognac (180g; Best before 19 08 2023) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Tropical Trading Company recalls four varieties of pastes and sauces (Products of Singapore) due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Eat Shop Do Ltd recalls JUK Gourmet Everyday brand Vegan Thai Green Tofu Curry (400g; Batch codes 007-3064, 007-3039 & 007-3001) due to undeclared shrimp.

Recalls and Alerts: November 19 – 21, 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.

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

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert for chicken and beef samosa products containing spring roll pastries that have been recalled by the manufacturer, Tee Yih Jia (TYJ) Food Manufacturing due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts (3-pack; UPC 0-71430-90061-1; Harvested-On 10-23-20 and 10-26-20) and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts (UPC 7-11535-50201-2; Harvested On 10-23-20 and 10-26-20) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Grand River Foods Ltd. recalls Unmeatable brand Southern-style Breaded Strips (400g; Best before MA 2021 MA 05 & MA 2021 MA 23; UPC 7 78721 78445 4) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: My Grandfather’s Farm recalls My Grandfather’s Farm brand Pumpkin Pie Jam (250 ml Mason jar; Date code September 10, 2020) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed only in Nova Scotia. No illnesses have been reported.

Food Safety Recall: Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. recalls multiple sizes and varieties of shell eggs due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed only in Québec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): LAMBRECHTS recalls SPAR Tomato ketchup (485 ml; Lot #106 E 138; Expiration date 17/05/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Biofresh Belgium recalls Danival brand Ketchup (560g; Lot #E087; Expiration date 27/03/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Carletti A/S recalls Jakobsen økologisk mørk pålægschokolade / Jakobsen organic dark cold chocolate (120g; Best before 16-03-2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): DEFIAL NORMIVAL recalls Les Idées du Boucher brand Boudins noirs / smoked, cooked sausages (2x125g vacuum-pack; Lot 20 318; Best before 13/12/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls TerraSana brand Nouilles de sarrasin et patates douces / Buckwheat-sweet potato noodles (250g; Lot #702/273150) due to undeclared gluten above the legal limit for a gluten-free product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Monolith Süd GmbH recalls Gelee-Erzeugnis-Mischung: 50 % Gelee-Erzeugnis mit Apfelpüree und 50 % Gelee-Erzeugnis mit Pflaumenpüree / Jelly product mix: 50% jelly product with apple puree and 50% jelly product with plum puree (180g; Best before 20.01.2021) due to undeclared sulphite and sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): REWE recalls Rewe Beste Wahl brand Eiscreme Caramel Coconut / Caramel Coconut Ice Cream (500 ml; Lot #LEE9205; Best before 01/2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Beef Teriyaki (450g; Best before 27-11-2020) due to undeclared egg and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Auchan recalls Auchan – Ciocolata neagra cu coaja de portocala / Auchan – Dark chocolate with orange peel (All batch codes and expiration dates) due to undeclared milk.

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Food Safety Recall (Austria): Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft – ZHG – mbH recalls Jeden Tag Französischer Brie / Every Day brand French Brie (Batch #305 AD; Best before 12.12.20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Lactalis Deutschland GmbH recalls Le Brie Chêne d’argent /Chêne d’argent Brie (Batch #305 AD; Best before 12.12.20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Nonna recalls Baguette Rosette / Salami sub (240g; Lots 240311, 240670, 240319 & 240676; Expiration dates 20/11/20, 21/11/20, 21/11/20 & 22/11/20, respectively) and Bun Rosette / Salami sandwich (105g; Lots 240334, 240684 & 240686; Expiration dates 20/11/20, 21/11/20 & 22/11/20, respectively) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Moulin du boulay brand Pointe de brie / Brie wedges (180g; Lot 305A; Best before 25/12/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURALIS GASTRONOMIE recalls MAISON MONTFORT brand Magret de canard tendre magret / Tender duck breast (380g; Lot #400315000002344; Use by 26/11/2020, 27/11/2020 & 28/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Meine Metzgerei – Pastrami, mild gepökelter, gegarter Rinderaufschnitt / My butcher shop brand Pastrami, mildly cured, cooked beef cold cuts (150g; Lot #L 32309768; Best before 27.11.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lactalis Deutschland GmbH recalls three varieties of Brie due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Rohschinken Abschnitte, mild geräuchert Gut Bartenhof / Gut Bartenhof brand mildly smoked raw ham (300g; Lot #L 4430634907; Best before 30.11.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Zwagerman Carpaccio met pijnboompitten / Zwagerman Carpaccio with pine nuts (Best before 21 november 2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Kwong Cheong Thye Pte Ltd recalls multiple sauces due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Halo Top Australia Pty Ltd recalls Halo Top Plant Based Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream (473ml; Batch 0224; Best before 11/8/2022) due to potential chemical (solvent) contamination.