Month: June 2021

Recalls and Alerts: June 15–16, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate the source of an outbreak of six cases of Salmonella Weltevreden infections. The outbreak appears to be associated with consumption of pre-cooked shrimp. It appears that the product lots linked to outbreak illnesses are past its shelf life and are no longer available for sale. 

Food Safety Recall: Designed by Nature recalls Goat’s Milk Powder, Cow’s Milk Powder and Base Milk Powder formulas (Expiration dates from May 01, 2021 thru June 11, 2022), because they are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the products have not been tested for the presence of Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is required testing for powdered infant formula. The company plans to change its labeling to make it clear that these products are not intended to be used as infant formula for infants 12 months and younger.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites (11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR; Lot 2615A112) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Canners (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TCA-BJA-AA-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AC-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) and BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AG-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Market of Choice, LLC, citing deficiencies in identifying undeclared allergens in identifying contamination with environmental pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, as a hazard requiring a preventive control in the company’s ready-to-eat salads.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste (454g; Lot #157 29420; Best before 22/OC/19) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls Kohberg Grødboller / porridge buns (450g; Use by 22.06.2021) due to undeclared yoghurt powder (milk protein).

Allergy Alert (France): JACQUET BROSSARD DISTRIBUTION recalls Brossard brand  Le Brownie Pocket Duo Choco (8 pieces; Lot #U067PB1; Best before 13/09/21) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Bio Co-op recalls Ikalia brand Chocolat noir fourré caramel 70% / Dark chocolate with caramel filling (80g; Lot #11450006; Use by 20/05/2022) because the product contains milk, even though it is labeled “vegan.”

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand 100% Notenpasta amandel / Almond Nut Paste (Expiration dates 31-05-2021, 30-06-2021, 31-07-2021, 31-08-2021, 30-09-2021 and 30-11-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Skinny Food Co recalls a variety of Skinny High Protein Low Sugar Duo Bars because they contain milk at higher levels than indicated on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Berglandmilch eGen recalls Schärdinger Brat- und Grillkäse Natur, 45% / Roast- and grill cheese (150g; Lot #115890; Best before 02.08.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Pågen A/S recalls Pågen Vanillas (220g; Use by 29.06.2021-07.07.2021) due to potential for mold formation.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Carottes râpées au jus de citron de Sicile / Grated carrots with Sicilian lemon juice (300g; Lot #116101 between 6h00 and 9h00; Best before 30/06/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard, blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls ECO+ brand Mini pâté en croûte / Pâté in pastry crust (450g; Best before 24/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC LE MERINOS recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand Veloutés et soupes « Les mitonnés de la Ferme  » (500 ml and 1L jars) due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Gaec Le Merinos recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand delicatessen products due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunlavin Dairy recalls all Dunlavin Dairy raw and pasteurised milk, semi-skimmed milk, buttermilk, cream and butter, because they were produced in an unapproved establishment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pastificio Novella sas recalls Pastificio Novella sas brand pesto genovese senza aglio / Genoese pesto without garlic (130g; Lot L171; Best before 19.06.2021) because the product does not meet safety standards.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Fold Hill Foods recalls several hypoallergenic cat food products due to an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats and a possible link to the cat food products. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly decreases, causing serious illness. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections that may be linked to consumption of poultry and/or eggs.

Recalls and Alerts: June 12–14, 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

Food Safety Recall: Empire Fruit, Inc. recalls SCORE Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice (16 fl. oz / 473 ml; Best before 2/15/2022 and 2/16/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination resulting from inadequate pasteurization.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Freshpet Inc. recalls Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food (1-lb bags; Sell by 10/30/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products may have been sold at Publix in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, and at limited Target locations in Arizona and Southern California. 

Canada

Allergy Alert: New World Natural Foods Inc. recalls New World brand Organic Hemp Butter – Raw (250g; Lot #201131; Best before 30 SEP 2021) due to undeclared cashew.

Food Safety Recall: Fouquet Morel inc. recalls various ground meat products due to potential E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH 100% notenpasta amandel / Almond butter (340g; Best before 31-05-2021, 30-06-2021, 31-07-2021, 31-08-2021, 30-09-2021 and 30-11-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): D. Lazzaroni & C. S.p.A. recalls Buon’Ora brand FROLLINI GOCCE CIOCCOLATO EXTRA FORMATO / Extra chocolate drops shortbread cookies (1 KG; Lot L 15214 (B); Best before 28-05-2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts and eggs.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE GAST recalls multiple GAST brand meat products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Moiseev Boris recalls multiple products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coastal Crunch recalls Coastal Crunch Choc Raspberry Brownie Sweet Slice (190g; All Best Before dates up to and including 21/07/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: June 10–11, 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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Canada

Allergy Alert:  Boucherie et Grillades ibn El Balad recalls Merguez and Saucisses Libanais  / Merguez and Lebanese sausages (Variable weights; Product sold up to 10 June 2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Sa-Mi Délices recalls SAUCE SPAGHETTI / Spaghetti sauce (500 and 750 ml; Product sold up to 11 June 2021) and SOUPE AUX LÉGUMES / Vegetable soup (750 ml; Product sold up to 11 June 2021) due to omission of mandatory “Garder Réfrigéré” / “Keep refrigerated” from the product label.

Europe

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand 100% Amandes à tartiner / Almond butter (340g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn Glutenvrije Roze Koek / Gluten-free pink biscuit (50g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Good Supply recalls Eat Real Quinoa Puff White Cheddar (12 x 113g; All lots), Eat Real Quinoa and Kale Puffs – Jalapeno & Cheddar (113g; All lots) and Eat Real Quinoa and Kale Puffs – White Cheddar (113g; All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE Traiteur de la Touques recalls Netto brand Taboulé aux raisins Bio / Organic grape tabbouleh (200g; multiple lots and Use by dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand 100% Amandes à tartiner / Almond butter (340g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Glutenvrije Roze Koek / Gluten-free pink biscuit (50g; Best before 8-6, 15-6, 22-6, 2-7, 13-7, 20-7 and 27-7) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Szabos Hemchark recalls Garlic Sausage, Sweet Pepper Sausage, Medium Strong Sausage and Dynamite Sausage (All Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard, celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Fisk-ish-filé / Fish fillet (170g; Best before 13-06-2021 and 14-06-2021) due to undeclared milk and eggs.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Minestrone Soup (600g; Use by 16/06/21) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Macro Group Handels GmbH recalls Basak Curry (100g; Best before 12.2022, 03.2023 and 04.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Ferme des grandes Fagnes recalls Bernister Fleuri brand Fromage au lait cru à pâte molle / Soft curd raw milk cheese (300g; Lot #211721; Use by 08/07/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Tan-Tan SPRL recalls Natural Nuts brand Pistache pelées / shelled pistachios (150g; Lot #104-15; Best before 14/04/2022) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rømer Vegan recalls Rømer Vegan Økologisk Vegan Nuggets / Organic vegan nuggets (250g; Best before 28/06/2021) and Rømer Vegan Økologisk Vegan Fiskepinde / Organic vegan fish sticks (250g; Best before 28/06/2021) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE DISTRAL recalls BLEU DE PROVENCE / Cheese (1 kg; Lot 154; Use by 07/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): France Frais recalls CHEDDAR CAHILLS ORIG IRISH PORTER 32% (2.27 kg; Lot #21141; Best before 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAPRIMEX SA recalls La belle nature brand Steak haché, pur boeuf / Ground beef steak (2 x 125g; Lot 21151-4509; Use by 08/06/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls BIOCOOP brand Rillettes de porc – service arrière / Pork rillettes (~800g; Lot #21146; Use by 16/06/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Cottage Pie Baby Food (190g; Best before 12 June 2022) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Cottage Pie Baby Food (190g; Best before 12 June 2022) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Nokdi Hamidbar Ltd. recalls various goat milk products after Brucella was found in one of the goats in the herd from which the milk was supplied. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. People who become infected with Brucella may experience symptoms of excessive fatigue and exhaustion, increased body temperature, chills, excessive sweating and headache.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Alrozana International Trade Ltd. recalls various tahini products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.