Author: Phyllis Entis

Recalls and Alerts: July 22 – 24, 2019

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: Pennsylvania Department of Health warns residents not to consume milk from Creamworks Creamery in Waymart, Wayne County, after 17 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica infection and numerous additional digestive illnesses were linked to milk sold at this dairy.

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 93 cases of lab-confirmed Salmonella illnesses in people exposed to pig ear dog treats in 27 states. The outbreak now encompasses four different serotypes of Salmonella, including: 4,[5],12:i:-, Infantis, Newport, and London.

Allergy Alert: CM&R Inc. recalls approximately 25 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mountain Rose Herbs recalls Fennel Seed Whole (all sizes; Lot #25031) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Polish Trade Center Ltd. recalls Ryki brand Gouda Cheese Slices (4.76 oz; Product code C29N / 290351; UPC 5 902208 000859) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Gaia Garden Herbals Inc. recalls Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary brand Gaia Balancing Tea (variable weight; Sold from June 12, 2019 to July 22, 2019, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Distinction recalls SAUMON FUMÉ SUR PLACE  / Salmon smoked on site (variable weights; Best before 10 August 2019) because the product may be unsafe for consumption.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (DENMARK): The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration reports 50 cases of Campylobacter infections traced to chicken meat from a specific Danish chicken slaughterhouse. The outbreak investigation is ongoing.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Hanegal recalls IRMA Bygotto with mushrooms (400g; Best before 25.07.2019) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ADRIATIC FISH recalls FILETTI DI ALICI PANATI CONGELATI (5-kg carton; Lot #183747130619; Best before 02-08-2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Conad recalls CONFETTURA EXTRA AMARENA Cherry Jam (320g; Lot N19002133; Best before 21-03-2021) due to undeclared sulphite.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Saveurs d’Ailleurs (Casino) brand 8 Beignets de Crevettes / 8 Shrimp Fritters (8 x 15g; Lot #192723; Best before 28/07/2019) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman’s Qualitätsmetzgerei GmbH recalls Meine Metzgerei – Gemischtes Hackfleisch / My butchery – mixed minced meat (500g; expiration date Aldi Süd 27.07.19 and Aldi Nord 28.07.19) due to foreign matter (small, red plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GAEC Froidevaux Cornuet (France) recalls various cheeses made from sheep’s milk due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Quorn Foods recalls Quorn Chilled Cocktail Sausages (180g; 27 July 2019, 28 July 2019 and 30 July 2019) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Bianco Angelo recalls Salumificio Bianco Angelo brand Salami (approx. 700g; Lot #28/05/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Quorn Foods recalls Quorn Chilled Cocktail Sausages (180g; 27 July 2019, 28 July 2019 and 30 July 2019) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Greens General Foods recalls Lowan Rice Flakes (500g; Best before 17/01/2020, 4/02/2020, 5/02/2020, 4/03/2020, 5/03/2020, 11/04/2020, 12/04/2020, 29/4/2020, 13/05/2020, 3/06/2020) and Lowan Rice Porridge (500g; Best before 17/01/2020, 18/01/2020, 5/03/2020, 6/03/2020, 12/04/2020, 6/05/2020, 14/05/2020, 3/06/2020, 4/06/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Balfours Pty Ltd recalls Balfours Banger Chilli Cheese Kransky (150g; Batch codes TR9171 and TR9178) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bulla Dairy Foods recalls Bulla Ready to Decorate Ice Cream Cake Base (1.5L; Best before 24/03/2021) due to undeclared soy.

Recalls and Alerts: July 18 – 21, 2019

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

Public Health Alert: FDA advises restaurants and retailers in Texas and Louisiana to stop selling or serving Topway Enterprises Inc. doing business as Kazy’s Gourmet Seafood Products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Allergy Alert: Koch Foods recalls approximately 743 pounds of fully cooked boneless chicken bites due to undeclared soy, milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: US Foods recalls approximately 712 pounds of raw beef and pork products that may be adulterated due to possible product contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mizkan America, Inc. recalls select production codes of certain RAGÚ® pasta sauces due to foreign matter (plastic fragments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Elevation Foods recalls containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad; Freskët-brand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad; and Archer Farms-brand deviled egg sandwiches produced on June 18, 2019 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Central Operations recalls Farm Boy brand Keto Chicken Cobb Salad (64 oz; Best before 19.JL.11, 19.JL.12, 19.JL.13; UPC 0 292282 212992) and Farm Boy brand Power Protein Salad (64 oz; Best before 19.JL.11, 19.JL.12, 19.JL.13; UPC 0 292281 212993) due to undeclared egg, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert: 9179-3323 Québec Inc. (Délifruits Inc.) recalls Chocolats Favoris brand Frozen Bar – Soy Chocolate (Vegan) (1-count; All products sold up to and including June 27, 2019) and Chocolats Favoris brand Frozen Bar – Vegan Chocolate Bar (32 or 48 units; Lots #219119 & 219168) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls Iceberg brand Mega Sandwiches Vanilla Ice Cream (8 × 190 mL; Product code 2021 MA 29 19149; UPC 74276 11816) and Originale Augustin brand Mega Sandwich Vanilla Ice Cream (30 x 190 mL; Product codes 19134 BB/MA 2020MA14, 19135 BB/MA 2020MA15, 19141 BB/MA 2020MA21, 19142 BB/MA 2020MA22, 19147 BB/MA 2020MA27, 19148 BB/MA 2020MA28, 19168 BB/MA 2020JN17, 19170 BB/MA 2020JN19, 19176 BB/MA 2020JN25, 19177 BB/MA 2020JN26; UPC 74276 11885) due to foreign matter (fine metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Pacific oysters due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jan Linders and Vomar Voordeelmarkt recall Maaltijdsalade kip ketjap / Chicken salad with soy sauce (400g; Best before 19-07-2019) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dumas Food Group recalls Naomi cassave kroepoek / Naomi brand Cassava Crackers (125g; Best before 06-12-2019) due to undeclared gluten, crustaceans, shellfish, nuts and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thiriet recalls Thiriet brand Nuggets de filet de poulet / Chicken filet nuggets (500 g; Best before 14/06/2020; Lots #493 8 348 A & 493 8 348 B) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Pur brebis du Lochois (Froidevaux Cornuet) dairy products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Léa Nature recalls Jardin BIO brand Sablé gourmand Framboise Hibiscus / Raspberry Hibiscus Gourmand Shortbread (150g; Lot 19158; Best before 03/2020) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Fumoirs de Saintonge recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France (120g; All lots) and Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France BIO (80g; All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Porto-Muiños S.L. recalls Algensalat japanische / Japanese Seaweed Salad (160g; Best before 12/2021) due to elevated iodine content.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZZOCCHI ROBERTO SRL recalls Bocconcino (200g; Lot #26 LSS; Best before 12-11-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): FreshChoice Omokoroa recalls FreshChoice Omokoroa brand Beef Choice Mince (Best before 15.07.19) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 14 – 17, 2019

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: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls eight (8) types of Shirakiku brand imported fish cake products due to undeclared Milk, Egg and Crustacean shellfish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fieldsource Food Systems, Inc. recalls approximately 12,953 pounds of diced beef and chicken products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. recalls Bison Burgers & Bison Ground due to potential contamination with E. coli O103 and E. coli O121. Meat included in this recall has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli illnesses in 7 states. The recalled meat was distributed across Eastern & Central U. S., to institutions and retail outlets. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Growers Express recalls certain specific fresh Brussels sprouts, fresh cauliflower florets and fresh green beans products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pita Pal Foods, LP recalls various Hummus products and Dips due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls various Shirakiku brand frozen fish cakes due to undeclared egg, milk, shrimp and octopus. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. recalls various Bison Burgers & Bison Ground due to potential contamination with E. coli O103 and E. coli O121. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Napoléon inc. recalls two varieties of pesto, because the items were produced under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Emperor Speciality Foods Limited recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki mushrooms (200g; UPC 8 809201 000039; Order no. 113940, 113950, 113970, 114020, 114027 and 114030) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Alberta and British Columbia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): BIOGENIX recalls OLIMP Sport Nutrition brand SOJAVIT 85 Protein Isolate Formula (700g; Lot 02341117; Best before 26-11-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Amisa recalls Galettes de riz soufflé enrobées de chocolat / Chocolate-coated rice cakes (100g; Best before 15/11/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Aldi recalls Delicato brand Tzatziki (500g; Lot code L16923; Best before 28 / 7-2019; Product of Germany) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Megafood ApS recalls two varieties of sausages and two varieties of puddings due to undeclared wheat gluten, milk, eggs and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG recalls Sempio brand Korean soybean paste, seasoned (500g; Best before 02/27/2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Windmill Organics recalls Amisa brand Organic Lactose Free Rice Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes (100g; Best before 15.11.2019; Product of UK) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Graines de lin brun / brown flax seeds (250g; Lot 168/2019/J151; Best before 17/9/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Perfetti Van Melle recalls Zoet & Dropfruit Klene D’rop licorice due to undeclared sulphite.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tan Y Castell recalls Tan Y Castell Chocolate Chip Griddles (6 cakes/pack; Batch code 5060001830018; Best before 7 July 2019, 13 July 2019, 21 July 2019, 24 July 2019, 4 August 2019, 11 August 2019, 17 August 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Paulig recalls Risenta coconut flour (300g; Best before 11.3.2020 and 13.6.2020) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZZOCCHI ROBERTO SRL recalls Bocconcino small mozzarella cheese balls (200g; Lot 26 LSS; Best before 12-11-2019) due to risk of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Paulig recalls Risenta coconut flour (300g; Best before 11.3.2020 and 13.6.2020) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers (60 pack; All Best before date codes prior to 09 January 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Te Puke recalls New World Te Puke brand NZ beef mince (various sizes; Best Before 15.7.19) due to foreign matter (black and white soft plastic) contamination.