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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Recalls and Alerts: November 8 – 11, 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

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 12 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 6 states, with 5 people hospitalized due to the severity of their illness. The outbreak has been tentatively linked to consumption of Tanimura & Antle Romaine lettuce. The company initiated a recall after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development discovered a positive sample as part of its routine testing program.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Tree of Life Canada ULC recalls Sharwood’s brand Tikka Curry Paste (255 ml; Expiry MAY 2021; UPC 7 56781 00292 3) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Alimentation exotique de Montréal recalls multiple products prepared and packaged under conditions that may cause them to be unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Isagenix International LLC recalls certain Isagenix brand Isalean products due to overfortification with vitamins. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): TerraSana recalls Buckwheat Noodles – Sweet Potato BIO (250 g; Best before 30-06-2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers that Meadow Fresh Vegan Coleslaw (200g; Use by 11/11/2020/; 12/11/2020; 13/11/2020; 14/11/2020; 15/11/2020; 16/11/2020; 17/11/2020 and 19/11/2020) contains undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers that McCabe’s Chocolate Arabica Beans (150g and 1.5kg; Produced between 01.09.20 and 09.11.20 inclusive) contains undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Terrasana recalls Buckwheat Noodles – Sweet Potato BIO (250 g; Best before 30-06-2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca nv recalls Bûches ardennaises (Lot 2045310; Best before 12/11/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Reghalal recalls Reghalal brand Mini-nems de dinde / mini turkey rolls (260g; Lot 20/30; Best before 25/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls multiple Bettine, Delhaize, Centurion et Carrefour fromages de chèvre / goat cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri – Fein geschnitterner Zopfkäse / cheese (200g; Best before 01.01.2021, 08.01.2021, 15.01.2021, 22.01.2021, 29.01.2021, 23.02.2021, 26.02.2021, 02.03.2021, 09.03.2021, 16.03.2021 and 23.03.2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunlavin Dairy recalls all Dunlavin Dairy products (All lot codes and Best before dates), as they were produced in an unapproved establishment.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Nutricia recalls Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months (200g; Best before 07 July 2021) due to foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Nutricia recalls Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months (200g; Best before 07 July 2021) due to foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Suntory Beverage & Food Hong Kong Limited recalls Ribena brand Blackcurrant Fruit Cordial Bottles (1 Litre; Best before August 17, 2021 to October 16, 2021; Product of Malaysia) due to changes in the appearance and taste of the product prior to the expiration date.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): JIL GROUP PTY LTD recalls Fit-Lato Lemon Meringue Gelato (473 ml; Best before 16.08.2021, 06.10.2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Ozganics Australia Pty Ltd recalls Pete Evans Healthy Everyday Jamaican Simmer Sauce (330g; Batch code 19220676/1; Best before 10/07/2022) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): HelloFresh New Zealand Ltd recalls HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets (280g & 560g; Use by 10.11.2020, 11.11.2020, 12.11.2020, and 13.11.2020) due to elevated histamine.