Month: June 2021

Recalls and Alerts: June 22-23, 2021

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: Bea Lydecker’s Naturals, Inc. recalls six Living Free brand dietary supplement products due to undeclared soy lecithin (label only declares ‘lecithin’). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste (4.54 kg; Lot #129130 27320; Best before 22/SE/04) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fouquet Morel inc. recalls extra-lean, lean (90%) and semi-lean (85%) ground beef (variable weights; package dates 2021JN13 and 2021JN14) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: La Cabane à sucre Constantin recalls Gravlax de saumon / Salmon gravlax (105g; Product sold up to 21 June 2021) due to inadequate labeling (absence of mandatory “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation”).

Food Safety Recall: Marché Balkan (Charcuterie, fromagerie et épicerie Balkan) recalls ADAR brand MAQUEREAU ENTIER FUMÉ À FROID / Cold-smoked whole mackerel (Variable weights; Product sold up to 22 June 2021) because the item was packaged in a manner that may compromise product safety.

Food Safety Recall: Gourmet Végé recalls three varieties of hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mr Homard recalls TARTINADE DE HOMARD / Lobster tartinade (Product sold up to 17 June 2021) because the product was packaged in a manner that may compromise safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. recalls various Romanian style cheeses, because they were produced and/or packaged under conditions that may make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Biofresh Belgium recalls Happy Mrs Jersey brand crème glacée bio « Nuts about Pistache » / Organic ‘Nuts about Pistachio’ ice cream (480 ml; Lot 01/2023 04121) due to undeclared nuts and cashews.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Père Olive SA recalls Hummus classique BIO Père Olive / Père Olive brand classiic organic hummus (175 g; Lot #21160XXXXXXXX; Best before 07/07/2021) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Golden Lion brand shitake séchés / dried shitake mushrooms (100g; Lot 200801; Best before 31.07.2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): KGN London Ltd recalls Mr Healthy BBQ Soya Chips (60g; Batch code N1211551; Best before end date November 2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls various Sbegar brand sushi products due to possible foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN recalls La ferme des Clauzolles brand Magret de canard sec tranché Magret de canard sec entier / Whole or sliced dried duck breast (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL YASAR BOUCHERIE YASAR recalls SAUCISSE DE VOLAILLE CRUE / Raw poultry sausage (Lots 9351115800, F1096001, and Batch/21/0321) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Franprix brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls LEADER PRICE SELECTION DE NOS REGIONS brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 22/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls COQUILLES AUX CREVETTES A LA COUPE / Cut shrimp (150g; Use by 23/06/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le marché brand COQUILLES AUX CREVETTES / Shrimp (300g; Lot #162; Use by 23/06/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE MONTAGNE NOIRE recalls MONTAGNE NOIRE brand CUISINE CREATIVE – ALLUMETTES DE VIANDE SECHEE AUX CEPES / Dried meat matchsticks with vegetables (70g; Lot 210139556; Use by 08/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pastificio Novella sas recalls pesto genovese senza aglio / Genoese pesto – without garlic (130g; Lot L171; Best before 19.06.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Green Garden Salads recalls Oriental chickpea salad (3 kg, 500 g and 1 kg. All expiration dates up to and including 30.6.2021) and Tahini salad (3 kg, 500 g; All expiration dates up to and including “last date for use” 15.7.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Zilzie Wines Pty Ltd recalls Meraki Shiraz 2020 Vintage (750 ml; Lot #L20259) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 19-21, 2021

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? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

Allergy Alert: Cuisine Solutions recalls JUST Egg flavored plant-based “bites” products (8.4 oz; Best before from FEB-22-2022 to APR-09-2022) due to undeclared milk and eggs.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Meadow Valley Meats recalls Turkey Breakfast Sausage (5 lb; All lot numbers starting with 210331, 210525,and 210604) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec recalls three varieties of smoked fish that were produced and/or packed under conditions that may present a food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): JACQUET BROSSARD DISTRIBUTION recalls Brossard brand Le Brownie Pocket Duo Choco (240g; Lot U067PB1; Best before 13/09/2021) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Golden Lion brand Dried Shiitake mushrooms (100g) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant Grillchips (200g; Best before 26-11-2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR PREMIUM Ajvar (330g; All lots) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls REMA 1000 Økologisk Mayonnaise / Organic mayonnaise (210g; Lot L2; Best before 21-02-2022) due to potential for mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS REGIONALES recalls Le Père Champain brand Jambon traditionnel / Traditional ham (Lot 21122; Use by 15/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le marché brand PLATEAU DE PATE CROUTE JAMBON ET VOLAILLE / Ham and poultry pastry slices platter (256g; 161621; Use by 03/07/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Real Milk Timaru recalls Real Milk Timaru brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (1L glass bottles; Lots 210613, 210614 and 210615; Use by 17/06/21, 18/06/21 and 19/06/21) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 17-18, 2021

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? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: L’Éperlan (Poissons et Fruits de Mer Gonsalves inc.) recalls various Gravlax and smoked salmon products due to absence of the mandatory labeling “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation” / “Keep frozen until ready to use.” Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. (San Diego, CA) recalls Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (5-lb and 10-lb bags; Lot code 1008080 N811202-20; Best if used by 10-Mar-2022; UPCs 2363300233 and 2363300235, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was manufactured for Natural Balance by Diamond Pet Foods.

Europe

Public Health Alert (UK): Food Standards Agency advises the public to avoid consuming whole honeydew, cantaloupe and galia melons originating from Costa Rica or Honduras bought on or before 28 May 2021, as these melons may be the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Golden Lion Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (100g; Batch code 200801) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Levenstond Seafood NV recalls Zeelandia’s garnalen brand fruits de mer / seafood (150g; Lots 260521, 010621 & 040621; Use by 16/06/2021, 22/06/2021 & 25/06/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Freshasia Dumplings brand  raviolis chinois “Chinese dumpling filled with pork and dill” (400g; Use by 04/07/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCOCHARE INTERMARCHE recalls LE PERE CHAMPAIN brand JAMBON TRADITIONNEL AV COUENNE / Traditional ham with rind (8.8 kg; Lot 21122; Use by 15/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Metro France recalls Rustadou brand Pâté en croûte Richelieu (2 kg; Lot #151221; Use by 25/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS BOLARD FRERES recalls 1/2 Pâté en croûte Charcutier sous vide (Lot #151221; Use by 03/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Paul M. Müller GmbH recalls ADRIA Pizza-Tomaten / Polpa di Pomodoro / Tomato pulp (4250 ml; Lot SI LJ 240 MHD/BBE:31/08/2022; Use by 31.08.2022) due to potential defect in can lining.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Berglandmilch eGen recalls Schärdinger Brat- und Grillkäse, Natur (150g; Lot #115890; Use by 02.08.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Italia Alimentari S.p.A. recalls Penny Market brand Salame Campagnolo / Salami (150g; Lot L123; Best before 01-08-2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Fold Hill Foods recalls several hypoallergenic cat food products that may be linked to an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly decreases, causing serious illness. The Food Standards Agency has received more than 130 reports of feline pancytopenia since April 2021 and advises consumers to avoid feeding the recalled products to their cats.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT (Japan): Several hundred students, staff and preschoolers at 18 facilities in the city of Toyama were stricken with symptoms of food poisoning, according to reports in Nippon.com. Symptoms of the illnesses, which is believed to be linked to consumption of milk supplied in the school lunch program, include diarrhea, stomachache, vomiting and fever. No one was seriously ill, according to the report.