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: CytoSport, Inc. recalls Evolve Double Chocolate Protein Shakes (11 oz – Tetra Pak cartons sold in 4 pack; Manufacture dates 12/31/2020 & 1/1/2021) and Evolve Vanilla Bean Protein Shake (11 oz – Tetra Pak cartons sold in 4 pack; Manufacture dates 12/30/2020 & 1/25/2021) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert: Russ Davis Wholesale recalls Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy brands Veggie Pizza (6 oz; Sell by 04/20/21 through 05/04/21) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert: Bellisio Foods, Inc. recalls Michelina’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (8.5 oz; Lot code J1112N8; Best by 22APR2022; UPC 7 17854 10503 9) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips (16 1/8 oz. bags; Guaranteed fresh date 11 JUN 2021 combined with Manufacturing codes 373205510, 473305610 or 473105610) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: The Hershey Company recalls Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping (7.25 oz / 205g; Lot code 25JSAS1) due to undeclared almonds.
Food Safety Alert (New York State): The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers that Robinson Fresh brand packaged Turnip Greens (16-oz bag; Best by 4/26/21) may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
Food Safety Alert (New York State): The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers that raw milk from Breese Hollow Dairy may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria. Consumers are advised to discard the product.
Pet Treat Withdrawal: Zuke’s, a subsidiary of Nestlé Purina PetCare, has withdrawn Zuke’s Mini Naturals training treats (all sizes and flavours) from store shelves due to mold contamination issues. The company has not announced a formal product recall and has not indicated whether or not its actions were taken in cooperation with FDA. Please refer to the linked story for a list of affected products.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Serenplicity (Mary Sullivan) recalls several varieties of soup (1-L glass jars; Sold up to and including 5 May 2021) because the products were not packed in a manner that would ensure they are safe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand MOULES SAUCE TARTARE / Mussels in tartar sauce (Lot HMD20; Best before 14/06/21) due to undeclared mustard and eggs.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Chatka Seafood recalls ROMANOV KING KRAB 50% PATTES and ROMANOV KING KRAB 100% CHAIR / 50% claws and 100% flesh (121g; Best before 16/10/24) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Traindevie recalls Traindevie brand Bavarois à la framboise (sans gluten, sans lactose) / Raspberry Bavarian, gluten-free and lactose-free (100g & 340g; All best before dates up to and including 25/04/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Humana Vertriebs GmbH recalls Alete bewusst “Spinat-Käse-Risotto” Babynahrung / Spinach, cheese & risotto baby food (250g; Lot L0339; Use by 12/2022) due to undeclared gluten, egg and celery.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): KLS Ugglarps recalls Ugglarps brand Vego-nuggets and Ugglarps brand Vego-schnitzel (Batch numbers 10567 to 10785; Best before from 21.04.08 to 21.05.31) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls Svansø Økologisk Aioli / Organic aioli (175g; Lots L1 + L2; Best before 19/12/2021) due to risk of mold contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CDV VILLEPINTE recalls CDV VILLEPINTE brand Viande hachée / Ground beef (Use by 30/04/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Jeca recalls Jeca brand Terrine aux tomates séchées et herbes méditerranéennes / Terrine with dried tomatoes and Mediterranean herbs (2 kg & 2.8 kg; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.
Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE VILLIERS recalls EARL DE VILLIERS brand Fromages de chèvre frais et affinés / Fresh and aged goat cheeses (Multiple lot codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.
Food Safety Recall (France): MACEO DISTRIBUTION recalls CONFITURE ANANAS M’AMOUR / Pineapple jam (325g; Lots 3022 and 3023; Best before 30/11/2022) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Marion brand Jambon cuit avec son os, fumé, vendu à la coupe / Cooked, smoked bone-in ham, sold by the slice (Lot J20; Use by 25/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Nestlé France recalls Herta Le bon Végétal® Boulettes aux légumes carottes petits pois et maïs / Veggie boulettes with carrots, peas and corn (200g; Lot #10503655 F; Use by dates between 29/04/2021 and 14/05/2021) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE ITALIENNE DE PRODUITS FRAIS CIPF CODIPAL recalls multiple Gorgonzola cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the linked page for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Le pêcheur Créole recalls Le pêcheur Créole brand Thon germon fumé / Smoked albacore tuna (150g; Lot 102T106; Use by 12/05/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LENAJA DISTRIBUTION recalls Lenaja brand Hampe de Boeuf sous-vide / vacuum-packed flank steak (~1.8 kg; Lot #211120138; Use by 10/05/2021 & 15/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): La Bio Idea recalls La Bio Idea Pesto – Organic Pesto – Siciliano (130g; Best before 01/10/2023; Product of Italy) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Greggs recalls Greggs Vegetable Bakes (310-g 2-pack; Best before 15 August 2021, 28 August 2021, 11 September 2021, 12 September 2021 and 26 September 2021) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of green glass) contamination.
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