Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: July 19 – 22, 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: CDC reports 125 confirmed infections due to Salmonella Newport in 15 states across the US, with 24 hospitalizations. The source of this outbreak is unknown at this time.

Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle, Inc. recalls Giant Eagle Dried Island Fruit Mix (Best by January 15, 2021; UPC 3003491435) due to undeclared peanut, almond, milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Hostess Brands, LLC recalls certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® due to the potential for mold growth. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Maison Milhau recalls Maison Milhau brand Saucisse sèche de foie / Dry liver sausage (250g; Lot #177007; Best before 11/09/2020 & 18/09/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Union Hall Smoked Fish recalls Union Hall Smoked Fish Smoked Salmon Pâté (100g; Use by 05.08.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The Mille-feuille (Kremshnit) Confectioner Ltd. recalls Parve Mille-feuille (500g; Best before 28/10/20 up to and including 4/11/20) and Dairy Chocolate Balls (300g; Best before 28/10/20 up to and including 4/11/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert Update (Australia): Jesmon Pty Ltd recalls various Cesare Cimino Handmade Biscuits due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): KFBW PTY LTD recalls OKF Brand Rice Milk (500ml; EXP 26 JUL 2021 and 29 AUG 2021) and OKF Brand Rice Milk (1.5 Litre; EXP 15 APR 2021 and 06 AUG 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update (Australia): Pana Organic recalls Pana Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread (200g; Best before 05/02/2021 & 24/04/2021) due to undeclared cashews and pistachio nuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Markwell Foods recalls Shore Mariner Seafood Sticks (1kg; All best before dates up to and including JUN 2022) due to undeclared egg and soy.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Markwell Foods New Zealand Ltd recalls various Shore Mariner brand and Sea Breeze brand frozen seafood products due to undeclared egg and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (Australia): Tasmanian Food Co Dairy recalls The Tasmanian Food Co Chilli Cheddar Cheese (150g; Best Before 18/08/2020, 25/08/2020, 25/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Mediterranean Foods (Wgtn) Limited recalls Mamma Lucia brand Halloumi Cheese (180g; Batch #20139; Use by 14 11 20; Product of Australia) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 16 – 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

Allergy Alert: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. recalls Whole Foods Market Spinach Artichoke Dip (12 oz; Lot #248; Use by 07/26/20) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Happy Colon Foods, LLC recalls Happy Colon YUM Shortbread Cookie and Happy Colon Mmmm Chocolate Chip Cookie (0.98 oz/28g; Expiration date Sept. 27, 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Hafiz Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 675 pounds of chicken samosas that contain poultry produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Boutique Fermière recalls 10 soups, stews and chili products (1L glass jars; sold up to and including 16 July 2020) due to improper storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Beefless Undeniable Burgers (various package sizes and product codes) due to foreign matter (pieces of wood) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Belgique recalls Jumbo tarte aux pommes au beurre / apple butter pie (600g; All lots; All best before dates up to and including 21/07/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ARDO SAS recalls Saint Eloi brand Epinards hachés / chopped spinach, frozen (1 kg; Lot #17 0146; Best before 05/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Choconut BV recalls Biologische rozijnen puur / Pure organic raisins (225g; Production code BD4701; Best before 29-1-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo roomboter appeltaart / Butter apple pie (Best before July 21, 2020) and Jumbo roomboter appeltaart met slagroom / Butter apple pie with whipped cream (Best before July 21, 2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Highland Bay Seafoods recalls Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek & kale sauce topped with mash potato (200g; Batch codes R006, R007, R008 and 20106; Best before 07/2020, 09/2020, 12/2020 and 04/2021) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Okay recalls brochettes de porc et des brochettes de bœuf / pork brochettes and beef brochettes due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Mejerigaarden A/S recalls Astronaut ispinde / Astronaut ice sticks (6 x 50 mL; Lot #L38854; Best before 28.04.2022 & 29.04.2022) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo extra fort / extra strong chorizo (225g; Best before 16/10/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo fort / strong chorizo (225g; Lot #16 902 271; All best before dates from 16/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo doux / mild chorizo (225g; All Best before dates from 09/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand chorizo doux / mild chorizo (225g; All Best before dates from 09/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand chorizo fort / strong chorizo (225g; Lot #16 902 271; All best before dates from 16/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SAVELLI SALUMI E CARNI S.N.C. recalls CASARECCIA SOTTOVUOTO / vacuum-packed casareccia (Lot 192/20; Best before 14-11-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jesmon Pty Ltd recalls Cesare Cimino Handmade Pistachio/Cranberry Bread – Chocolate Dipped (150g; Use By 28 Feb 2020) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fresh Cheese Company recalls Mamma Lucia Halloumi Cheese (180g; Batch 20139; Use by 14 11 20) due to possible E. coli contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: July 12 – 15, 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

Allergy Alert: Flagstone Foods LLC recalls Wegmans Pecan Blend Trail Mix (16-oz pkg; Lot #05M04300; Best by JAN 29 2021) due to undeclared almonds and walnuts.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls Selection brand Chocolate Drink Mix (425g; Product code BB 2021 AL 19A; UPC 0 59749 96229 2) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): ARDO GOURIN S.A.S recalls SAINT ELOI brand Epinards hachés surgelés / Frozen chopped spinach (1kg. Lots 17 0 146 & 17 0 147; Best before 05/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Vista Foods recalls Vista Foods Deluxe Battered Chicken Burgers (1kg; all best before dates from 11.09.2020 to 05.09.2021) and Vista Foods Deluxe Battered Chicken Nuggets (1kg; all best before dates from 15.08.2020 to 18.12.2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Viangro recalls Hamburger de boeuf épicé / spiced beef hamburger (500g; Best before 19/07/2020 & 20/07/2020) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Américain Nature ground beef (200g, 300g, 600g & 1,2 kg; Best before 19/07/2020 & 20/07/2020) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay recalls brochettes de porc / pork brochettes (300g; Best before 16/07/2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Georges Mauriën recalls Kipfilet Diepvries / Chicken breasts, frozen (1.0 – 1.5 kg; Lot #027; Best before 03-10-2020) and Kipsatés diepvries / Chicken brochettes, frozen (1.0 – 1.5 kg; Lot #027; Best before 03-10-2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bønnelykken A/S recalls three salad varieties due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bio.coop recalls Les Bons Moments – La Sablaise brand Houmous de lentilles corail et saumon BIO / organic lentil and salmon hummus (150g; Lot 20146; Best before 02/08/2020) due to improper storage temperature.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd recalls several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef 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): M.S.I Cranes Ltd. recalls Chewzy brand Dark Chocolate Snack with Pretzel Bits (170g; Expiration date 06/11/2020) due to undeclared dairy protein and peanuts.