Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: September 3 – 5, 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: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of imported cooked duck blood curds from China. A recall was not requested because FSIS has been unable to contact the importer. Please refer to the official notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Fresco Foods Inc. recalls Eat Fresco, Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl (14 oz / 397 g: All Best If Used By/Freeze By dates up to and including 9/15/2020) due to undeclared anchovies.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls certain dog foods due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC reports 48 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in Ontario (32) and Quebec (16) linked to consumption of peaches imported from the USA. Please refer to the CFIA Consumer Advisory for a list of imported peaches implicated in this outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Canadian Tire Corporation of Canada recalls Frank brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (300g; Lots 07EUA, 13EUA,07GUB, 21DUB, 08GUB; Best Before 2021 MA 07  & 2021 MA 13) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Diana Distribution Centre Ltd. recalls Vegetarian Spring Rolls (42 g x 19 pc; All packages where monosodium glutamate is not declared on the label) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): Santé Publique France reports 18 cases of Salmonella infections (including 12 children) in France are linked to imported “fuets” manufactured by Embutidos Sola SA of Spain. Victims fell ill between July 8, 2020 and August 3, 2020. Please refer to the recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Q & Queen International Trading Corp recalls DURRA brand KESHK (500g; Expiry date 01/2022) due to undecalred wheat.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Løgismose Mejeri & Fødevarer recalls Løgismose Pesto Rosso med soltørrede tomater / Red pesto with sundried tomatoes (150g; All Best before dates up to and including 01.10.2020) and La Campagna Rød Pesto / Red Pesto (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 01.10.2020) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste (all sizes; all date codes) because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that provisional results indicate the presence of casein (milk protein) in Kelkin Hazelnut & Chocolate Flavoured Rice Cake Bars (20g and 120g (6 x 20g); All batch codes and date codes) and may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Uit de keuken van Maass recalls Groente curry kokos bowl / Vegetable curry coconut bowl (Best before 21-01-2021) due to undeclared sesame and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Uncle Roy’s Ltd recalls Rabbie’s Super Horseradish (190g/6.7oz; Batch codes 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592; All Best before dates up to and including the end of June 2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): JK Foods (UK) recalls Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste (all sizes; all date codes) because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.

Food Safety Recall (France): EMBUTIDOS SOLA recalls Fuets Spanish sausage (All brands, lot codes and Best before dates; Product of Embutidos Sola SA, Spain) due to Salmonella contamination. This product has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses (see Outbreak Alert, above).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wander AG recalls Ovomaltine Schokolade (100g; Lots 1328918A & 1328918B; Best before 08.05.2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Chocolats Halba recalls FONDENTE NOIR CIOCCOLATO FONDENTE EXTRA 72% CACAO / Extra-dark chocolate, 72% cocoa (100g; Lots L1330004 & L1328941; Best before 30-10-2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls three raw poultry products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls PiqueBroche brand whole chicken (Best before 08-09-2020 & 11-09-2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Haigh’s Chocolates recalls Haigh’s Milk MaltiChocs (250g; Best Before 17 Jan 21) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Recalls and Alerts: August 30 – September 2, 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 UPDATE – ONIONS: CDC reports 1012 cases of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA. Cases have been confirmed in 47 states, and 136 victims have been hospitalized. Only Oklahoma, Louisiana and Vermont have not reported any outbreak cases.

Allergy Alert: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalls Ukrop’s Chicken Salad (15 oz; Sell by 09/02/20) due to undeclared almonds.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE – ONIONS: PHAC reports 457 cases of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions imported from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA. Cases have been confirmed in British Columbia (107), Alberta (257), Saskatchewan (33), Manitoba (25), Ontario (11), Quebec (23) and Prince Edward Island (1). Sixty-six people have been hospitalized and there has been one death that may be linked to the outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC brand chicken strips – gluten free (600g; Batch Code 2021 AL 20; UPC 0 60383 20488 4) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Le Marquis recalls Pain sarrasin / buckwheat bread (425g; Product sold up to and including 2 September 2020) due to undecalred wheat.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods brand Chicken Pot Pies, Turkey Pot Pies, and Vegetarian Pot Pies (All Best Before Dates up to and including 2020.AU26 where milk is not declared on the label) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Les Jardins Picoudi recalls three varieties of microgreens due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Aux Vivres recalls three tempeh products due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Freshasia Foods recalls Freshasia Dumpling (raviolis agneau & carotte) / Lamb and Carrot Dumplings (400g; Batch code 200402; Best before 6 April 2021) due to undeclared crustaceans.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hermann Busse GmbH & Co. KG and Cux-Fleisch GmbH recall Busse brand mini meatballs in BBQ curry sauce (220g; Lot 341A; Best before 26.09.2020) due to undeclared wheat, eggs and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Holland & Barrett recalls Holland & Barrett Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula (60 tablets; Best before end dates February and March 2023; Batch codes 751519-01, 751519-03, 751944-01, 751949-03) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Lidl Vitasia Style Kimchi Spicy (190g; Batch #L459ODA 5A 2100/08283 004; Best before 07.11.2020) due to undeclared fish and crustaceans.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Denny Slow Cooked Wafer Thin Crumbed Irish Ham (90g; Best before 20th September 2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK): Freshasia Foods recalls Freshasia brand Lamb and Carrot Dumplings (400g; Batch code 200402; Best before 6 April 2021) due to undeclared crustaceans.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Saucisson de jambon / ham sausage (300g; Best by 15/09/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Stonemanor International LTD recalls GREGGS STEAK BAKES 2PK (280g; Best before 20 December 2020, 22 December 2020, 23 December 2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LMCHOP recalls Georges brand Pasta de Mici (1kg; Lot #PDM280820; Best by 01/09/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Sodebo brand Salade & Compagnie « Antibes » (320g; Best by 06/09/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mars Belgium recalls Suzi Wan brand soy sauces due to potential foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group recalls Everyday cornichons aigres-doux / Sweet-and-sour pickles (670g; Best before 20/7/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Seagull NV recalls Appetit brand Filets de truite fumés BIO / Organic smoked trout filets (125g; Lot Nos. 17180820 & 18190820; Best by 07/09/2020, 09/09/2020, 10/09/2020, 11/09/2020, 14/09/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods A/S recalls Coop tatar – minced meat below 6% fat (180g; Expiry date 04.09.2020) and Coop ground beef – minced meat (Expiry date 07.09.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Maison CAVET recalls CAVET brand Chèvre blanc Bio / Organic white goat cheese (2-pack; Lot AB123_2208; Best before 23/09/2020 & 24/09/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODEBO recalls SODEBO brand Salade & Compagnie Recette Antibes (320g; Best by 06/09/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Plant-for-the-Planet Service GmbH recalls three varieties of Die Gute Schokolade due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete lisit of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Euco GmbH recalls Ming Chu Asia Cuisine Mango Chutney Fruchtig Scharf / Fruity and hot (230g; Best before 27.12.2021) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Grönvang Food Aps recalls Naturli organic vegan butter (225g; Best before 22.09.2020 and 23.09.2020) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Cactus and Auchan recalls Florette brand Plateau Apéro (600g; Lots 04164374N, 07019283, 07019281, 07021123; Best before 04/09/2020, 05/09/2020, 06/09/2020) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): SODEBO recalls SODEBO brand Salade & Compagnie Recette Antibes (320g; Best by 06/09/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Everyday cornichons aigres-doux / Sweet-and-sour pickles (670g; Best before 20/7/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Freedom Foods recalls MILKLAB Almond Milk (1 L; Best before 18/06/21, 01/07/21, 20/07/21, 29/07/21, 06/08/21) and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk (1 L; Best before 27/04/21) due to potential contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Woolworths NZ Ltd recalls Only Organic, Natureland, and Smiling Tums brand baby food in squeezable pouches due to packaging damage caused by mice found in 2 of their distribution centres. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Recalls and Alerts: August 27 – 29, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports 78 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 12 states linked to loose or bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC, or food made with these peaches. Twenty-three of the outbreak victims have been admitted to hospital.

Allergy Alert: TreeHouse Foods, Inc. recalls Signature Select Chewy Granola Bars – Chocolate Chip (18 Count / 15.2 oz; Best if used by Jan 21, 21; UPC 2113028363) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: B&G Foods recalls Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers (6 oz; Best by APR 07 2021; UPC 8-19898-01015-8) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Sobeys Inc. recalls Taylor Farms brand BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad Kit (377g; Lot code 2020 SE 02 TFRG 230 A16; UPC 0 30223 04171 9) due to undeclared gluten, wheat and sesame.

Allergy Alert: Bento Inc. recalls Bento Express Vegetable California Roll (200g; Product lot code 2020AU19; UPC 670452 77002 0) due to undeclared salmon, pollock and crab.

Food Safety Recall: Les Jardins Picoudi recalls Picoudi brand microgreens due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Restaurant Retro Dog recalls Fèves au lard / baked beans (500ml; All containers sold up to and including 26 August 2020) and Sauce à spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (1 L; All containers sold up to and including 26 August 2020) due to absence of a “Keep Refrigerated” instruction on the label and improper temperature storage and display before sale.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Milano recalls La Golosa di Puglia brand Burrata with Buffalo Milk (cheese) (200g; LOT 10/08/2020; Best before AU 28 20) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Freshasia Foods (UK) recalls Freshasia Foods Lamb and Carrot Dumplings (Frozen) (Batch #06/04/2020) due to undeclared crustaceans.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Amazing Oriental recalls Fresh Asia brand Lamb Carrot Filling Dumpling (400g; Best before 6 april 2021) due to undeclared crustaceans.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Agrargemeinschaft Alpe Larein recalls Lareiner Alkäse 45 % F.i.T. / cheese (Batch numbers 06/07/2020 up to and including 06/12/2020) due to microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Holland & Barrett recalls Holland & Barrett  brand Elite Haver – Mélange de fruits à coque et de raisins / mixed nuts and raisins (200g; Lot #145366; Best before end 10/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Tête pressée / Head cheese (200g; Use by 3/9/2020, 4/9/2020 et 6/9/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Nordthy recalls Quickbury Mega Burger Buns (300g; Batch numbers ending with 64; Best before 04.12.20, 11.12.20 and 12.12.20) due to mold.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Naturli’ Foods recalls Naturli’ Økologisk Smørbar / Naturli’ Organic Spreadable (225g; Best before 22.09.2020, 23.09.2020, 24.09.2020, 25.09.2020, 06.10.2020, 07.10.2020, 08.10.2020, 16.10.2020, 17.10.2020) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Mars Food recalls Suzi Wan brand Sauces Nem, Nuoc Mam et soja / sauces due to foreign matter (small pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Grønvang Food Aps recalls Naturli’ Bio Veganes Streichfett / Organic vegan spread (225g; Best before 24.09-2020, 07.10.2020) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Salzbrenner KG recalls various grilled sausages due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Holland & Barrett recalls several products containing Brazil nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aagrah Foods Ltd. recalls Aagrah Tarka Handi Sauce (270g; Batch code 017702; Best before 01.06.2022; Produce of UK) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Mars Italia S.p.A. recalls Suzi Wan brand Salsa di soia, Salsa di soia meno 43 sale, Salsa di soia dolce / soy sauces (125 ml bottles) due to foreign matter (small pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Mars recalls various Suzi Wan brand soy-based sauces due to foreign matter (small pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Holland & Barrett recalls Holland & Barrett Elitehaver / Elite oats (200g; Best befoe end 10-2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Holland & Barrett recalls several products containing Brazil nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Greggs recalls Greggs frozen 2 pack steak bakes (280g; Best before 20 December 2020, 22 December 2020, 23 December 2020) due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

FOOD SAFETY CONSUMER ALERT (CHINA, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES): CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in the US and has linked the outbreak to consumption of loose or bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC. Some of the implicated peaches have been exported to China, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates. Please refer to the FDA Outbreak Investigation for details on the distribution of the peaches in your area.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Matam LeMehadrin Ltd. recalls Matam Chafetz Chaim brand All-beef Salami, sliced (250g; Expiration date 18.10.2020) and Matam Chafetz Chaim brand All-beef Salami (whole or blocks; All expiration dates from 6.10.2020 up to and including 18.10.2020) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

FOOD SAFETY CONSUMER ALERT (AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND): CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in the US and has linked the outbreak to consumption of loose or bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC. Some of the implicated peaches have been exported to Australia and New Zealand. Please refer to the FDA Outbreak Investigation for details on the distribution of the peaches in your area.

Allergy Alert (Australia): JCJ WA PTY LTD recalls Miss Chow’s Vegetarian Dumplings (Best Before 22/01/21; Batch ID G23205) due to undeclared shellfish.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi recalls Inner Goodness UHT Almond Milk Original (1L; Best Before 18/04/2021) due to potential microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Solomon Kosher Butcher Pty Ltd recalls Godel’s Chicken Wurst (200g vacuum-pkg; Use by 8/9/20, 17/9/20) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Linke’s Central Meat Store recalls Leberwurst (~400g; Use by 14/9/20 and 21/9/20) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Latin America and the Caribbean

FOOD SAFETY CONSUMER ALERT (COSTA RICA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, MEXICO, PANAMA): CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in the US and has linked the outbreak to consumption of loose or bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC. Some of the implicated peaches have been exported to Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Panama. Please refer to the FDA Outbreak Investigation for details on the distribution of the peaches in your area.