Month: November 2020

Recalls and Alerts: November 15 – 18, 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: Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of nine (9) Salmonella Paratyphi cases linked to the NéktƏr Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota. Two victims have been hospitalized. State and county investigators are working to identify a specific food source for the illnesses.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and pork tamale products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced tomatoes in puree that have been recalled by the producer, due to possible foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Kanan Enterprises recalls ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 8 Pack Caddies (1.5 oz; Best By JUL 27 2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme (10.5 oz; Product code S296; Use by November 8, 2020; UPC 0 7127930104 4) due to potential E. coli 026 contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Distributions Farinex recalls Gelsius brand IQF Sliced White Apples (5kg; UPC F1234567744; Lot #200207; Product code FC-041P) and Gelsius brand IQF Sliced White Apples (10kg; UPC F12345677043; Lot #200207; Product code FC-040P) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Lloydie’s recalls feuilletés aux légumes de style jamaïcain / Jamaican style vegetable puffs (780g & 130g x 36 units; UPCs 6 21279 61050 1 & 0 21279 01072 9, respectively; Lot #293-20 & 293-21, respectively) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: IGA Extra La Seigneurie Blainville recalls Soupe à l’oignon gratinée / French onion soup (2-pkg; Use by 08FE2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur Louis-Pinard recalls Sauce à spaghetti (500 ml and 1 L glass jars; All units sold up to and including 18 November 2020) as the product was manufactured and packed in a manner that does not ensure its safety for consumption.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Belgium & France): Dry sausage products from France may be the cause of an unspecified number of cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans illnesses in Belgium and/or France, according to information posted on the RASFF portal. Dry sausages manufactured by the French company, FRANCE SALAISONS (Packager code FR 69.238.010 CE) were recalled earlier this month.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Ready Chef recalls Ready Chef prepared parsnip products due to undeclared sulphur dioxide. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Industry recalls Various roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products due to undeclared almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria) KUCHEN-PETER BACKWAREN GMBH recalls ICH BIN ÖSTERREICH SEMMELWÜRFEL (500g; All Batch numbers and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Landliebe Molkereiprodukte GmbH recalls three flavours of Landliebe brand puddings due to microbiological contamination that could result in premature spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand Steak de sanglier mariné / Marinated wild boar steak (300g; Lots 20315 and 20317; Best before 27/11/2020 & 28/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Roussel recalls Selecta brand Rosette pur porc / Pure pork rosette (500g; Lot #20487; Best before 01/12/2020 & 08/12/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls Leader Snack Sandwich Rosette (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le Picoreur brand Poulet fermier bio noir / Organic black free-range chicken (Lot #30708105; Best by 18/11/2020, 19/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delibio recalls Picoreur / Bodin brand Filet de poulet noir / Chicken breast (150g; Lot #30708105; Best by 20/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Ferme Keirse recalls multiple products made from raw (unpasteurized) milk due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Saucisson à l’ail fumé supérieur / Superior smoked garlic sausage (300g; Lot #29627804; Best before 03/12/2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Sandwich Club Rosette (Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031701; Best before 15/11/20, 18/11/20, 20/11/20, 22/11/20, 25/11/20 & 28/11/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Rosette de Lyon (15 slices; Lots 111001 & 111928; Best before 22/01/2021 & 29/01/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GéantCasino recalls Casino brand Sandwich rosette (125g; Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401, 031501 & 032101; Best before 16/11/20, 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20, 27/11/20 & 03/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Franprix recalls Franprix brand Sandwich rosette Pause Repas (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Snack Sandwich Rosette (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls TBRA Le Tripier alsacien brand Pâte à quenelles de foie (Lots 01314 & 1314; Use by 16/11/2020 & 19/11/2020) due to foreign matter (blue plastic film) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landliebe Molkereiprodukte GmbH recalls three flavours of Landliebe brand puddings due to microbiological contamination that could result in premature spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Hollt og gott recalls Hollt og gott brand Banquet salad (100g; Best before 21.11.2020) due to foreign matter (part of a bird’s wing) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco Ireland recalls Tesco brand 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices (80g; Use by 19 December 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Sandwich Club Rosette (Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031701; Best before 15/11/20, 18/11/20, 20/11/20, 22/11/20, 25/11/20 & 28/11/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Selecta brand Rosette prétranchée (500g; Lot #20487; Best before 01/12/2020 & 08/12/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco brand 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices (80g; Use by 19 December 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): L. B. ZOHAR COMMERCE AND MARKETING Ltd. recalls CORN CRACKER NO WHEAT AND 5 CEREALS (Expiry dates 26.11.20 – 30.04.21) due to undeclared gluten.

Albright’s recalls raw dog food due to Salmonella

Albright’s Raw Dog Food of Fort Wayne, IN has recalled one batch of Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company took this action after learning that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had detected Salmonella in a sample of the pet food.

The recall is limited to the following item, and was distributed in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.

Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, 2 lbs chubs/rolls.- Lot No. C000185, Best By 19 May 2021.

Sixty-seven cases of the frozen raw food were supplied to distributors from 7/8/20 to 8/27/20.

One animal illness has been reported, according to the recall notice. No human illnesses have been reported.

Albright’s was informed by FDA of an anonymous complaint on November 11th, according to a spokesperson for the company. The complainant did not contact the company directly.

After receiving the complaint, FDA tested seven samples of the implicated raw pet food and found Salmonella in one of those samples.

Communication from FDA has been “punctual and straightforward,” and the company is continuing to work with FDA during the recall process.

Albright’s production manager is certified in food safety from Purdue University, according to information supplied to eFoodAlert by the company, and has experience supervising in USDA-inspected plants.

FDA declined to state whether or not the agency is now inspecting the Albright’s manufacturing facility, or whether it has plans to do so in the near future, on the grounds that this is an open/ongoing investigation. The FDA’s Inspection Classification Database does not list any previous inspections of the facility.

In response to eFoodAlert’s request for a statement, Albright’s released the following:

“We produce our food utilizing only human grade ingredients. It is raw and therefore must be handled as such following food safety handling practices as our packaging and website indicates. Although our suppliers and ourselves follow all necessary steps to prevent food contamination our food should be handled under the assumption it may contain pathogenic bacteria. No different than the meat you purchase for human consumption.

We stand by our firm commitment to produce healthy dog food. We feel our food contributes to a dogs overall health. Our food does not contain synthetic vitamins, food by-products, grains and other ingredients detrimental to dogs health. That being said pathogenic bacteria is a hazard to human health and all steps should be taken to avoid contact with them.”

What consumers should know

  • Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
  • If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
  • FDA encourages consumers to report any pet food complaints through the agency’s Safety Reporting Portal or by contacting the Consumer Complaint Coordinator for their state.
  • Consumers who have purchased Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 
  • Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-422-9440 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, EST.

Recalls and Alerts: November 12 – 14, 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 alerts consumers to avoid Wegmans Beef Culinary Stock NO SALT ADDED (32-oz carton; Date codes 25MAR2022 and 26MAR2022) as the product was imported without benefit of import reinspection. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

Allergy Alert: Stuffed Foods LLC recalls Mac & Cheese Bites (9.75-oz carton; Lot code 20272; Use by MAR 22 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Albright’s Raw Dog Food recalls Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, frozen (2-lb chubs/rolls; Lot code C000185; Best by 19 May 2021) due to Salmonella contamination. One animal illness has been reported.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Au P’tit Marché Traiteur Inc. recalls Amour & Tradition brand fondues due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert/Food Safety Recall: Boucherie St-Louis recalls multiple products due to either absence of correct refrigeration storage labeling or presence of undeclared wheat, sulphites, soy or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Halva Extra (1kg.; Expiry 19/05/2021 UPC 6 224007 246047) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Isagenix International LLC recalls Isagenix brand Isalean Whole Blend plant-based shake Banana Bread Flavour (742g; Lots 099409820, 109401320 & 109401420; Expiry dates SE/2021, OC/2021 & OC/2021, respectively) due to over-fortification of minerals.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Eisbär Eis GmbH recalls Rewe Beste Wahl Caramel Coconut (500ml; Lot #LEE9205; Best before 01/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Heinz recalls Heinz (Seriously) Good Mayonnaise (680g / 710ml; All batch codes and all best before dates not labelled in English) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared whole almonds in Lorge Roasted Coffee Beans Coated in Dark Chocolate (150g; Best before 15/07/2021 and 01/10/2021)

Allergy Alert (UK): Industry recalls various roasted coffee beans due to undeclared nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins (262g; Use by 12 November 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri braided cheese and Lailand brand Chilal cheese due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and date codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche droite / straight dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) and Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche courbe / curved dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ONETIK recalls Onetik brand Tomette de brebis / sheep’s milk cheese (sold 31/10/2020 & 12/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Onetik recalls Onetik brand Bleu de chèvre / goat cheese (Lot 2020_275) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls MONIQUE RANOU brand Salade La gourmande gésiers de canard / Gourmet duck gizzard salad (320g; Lot #20302806 L8 xxHxx; Best before 09/11/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls L’atelier de Chateaubourg brand Assiette fromagère Sélection de nos montagnes / cheese platter (Lots 001107994, 001107453, 001107498; Best before 02/12/2020, 29/11/2020, 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP IPER / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP ETICHETTA ROSSA / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Asian Artisan Food recalls The Wild Wok Vegan Gyoza Asian Style Dumplings (410g; Batch code V00027; Best before 13.08.2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Isla ds

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd. recalls Dutch Matias style herring fillet in oil (565g; Expiration date 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ricci’s Bikkies recalls Ricci’s Bikkies Cinnamon Crunch Biscuits (Best before 26 Oct 21, 2 Nov 21 & 6 Nov 21) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Broadway recalls New World Broadway brand NZ Beef Premium Mince, NZ Beef Prime Mince, and NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Best before 15.11.20) due to foreign matter (white plastic and metal pieces) contamination.