Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: July 9 – 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.

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 509 confirmed Cyclospora infections in 8 states, with 33 hospitalizations. Cases have been linked to consumption of bagged salad mixes produced by Fresh Express and sold under several different brand names. Please refer to US EXPORTS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TO CANADA for additional details.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for GRILLED SEASONED NATURAL DICED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT produced by BrucePac (25-lb. cardboard boxes containing 5-lb bags; Code date 06110D) due to undeclared soy. No recall has been requested, as the product is not available for consumers to purchase. The product was handed out to consumers in the Fort Worth, Texas area as part of a food bank program on June 29, 2020.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Pubic Health Agency of Canada reports 37 confirmed Cyclospora infections in 3 provinces, with one hospitalization. Cases have been linked to consumption of bagged salad mixes produced by Fresh Express and sold under the Fresh Express brand name across Canada. Please refer to US EXPORTS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TO CANADA for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Gourmet Sauvage recalls Gourmet Sauvage brand mustard products due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Gourmet Sauvage recalls Gourmet Sauvage and Forbes Wild Foods brand brand mustard products due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Les Jardins Carya inc. recalls two soup varieties (1 L mason jars; all product sold up to 10 July 2020) as the products were not held under constant refrigeration until the time of purchase and the product labels lack an instruction to “keep refrigerated.” Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Kesko Oyj recalls K-Menu Chilipähkinät / K-Menu Chili Nuts (500g; Batch code 086062; Best Before 1.10.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Madeleine coquille aux oeufs frais / Madeleine shell with fresh eggs (600g; Lot #T 0160; Best before 06/10/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls S&B Golden Curry, Japanese Curry Mix, Medium Hot (1 kg; Best before 22/12/2020, 16/03/2021, 07/05/2021, 23/05/2021, 12/06/2021 and 10/07/2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): JFC (UK) Ltd recalls S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix (1 Kg; Best before 22 December 2020, 16 March 2021, 07 May 2021, 23 May 2021, 12 June 2021, 10 July 2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Herm. Schepers & Comp. GmbH & Co. KG recalls Salame Felino g.g.A. (100g; Best before 28.08.2020 & 04.09.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jagdhaus Rech recalls Wildschwein-Fleischstücke einschließlich Innereien / pieces of wild boar, including offal (Available for sale between June 23, 2020 and July 1, 2020) because it cannot be relied upon that the wild boar meat was examined for trichinae.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Landwirt Reiner Pigors recalls Burtschützer Frühlingshonig / spring honey (250g & 500g glass jars; Expiry date 29. May 2021) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

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

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Natural Field Enterprises Ltd recalls PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker (770g plastic jar; Best before 28.04.2021 due to the presence of toxins above acceptable levels.

Recalls and Alerts: July 7 – 8, 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: KIND Healthy Snacks recalls Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut (11-oz and 17-oz pouches; Best before April 4, 2021 to June 1, 2021 (11-oz) and April 30, 2021 to June 1, 2021) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to pet food manufacturer Lea-Way Farms Inc. dba Blue Ridge Beef, listing insanitary conditions, presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in a finished product sample, and inadequate or non-existent examination of raw materials to ensure they were suitable for manufacturing and processing into animal food.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Daiya Foods Inc. recalls Daiya brand Classic Vanilla Creme Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (473 mL; Lot code 600820; Best before 08 JA 2021; UPC 8 71459 00984 1) due to undeclared milk. The previous recall notice has been updated to reflect additional product distribution information.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie Sherbrooke recalls various smoked fish products because the conditions of manufacture and packaging may represent a food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie (400g; Lot #L0125; Best before end November 2021) due to undeclared milk and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): VDS Food recalls various raw ground meat products (Best before 06/07/2020, 07/07/2020, 08/07/2020 or 10/07/2020) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Chorizo fort / strong chorizo sausage (225g; Lots 16 902 265, 16 902 271 & 16 902 274; Best before 16 octobre 2020) due to probable Samonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Chorizo fort / strong chorizo sausage (225g; Lot 16902271; Best before 16/10/2020) due to probable Samonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): AsRopa Food GmbH recalls HoGoMas Mini Frucht Pudding (24 x 365g; Best before 28.11.2020) due to potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Cliftons Farms recalls Cliftons Farm raw milk (2 pt; any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020) and Cliftons Farm raw cream (230 ml; any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Soyummy Ltd recalls Soyummy brand Dr. Fermented Bean Paste (220g tub; Best before 30/09/20 and 13/12/20) due to elevated levels of Bacillus cereus.

 

Recalls and Alerts: July 1 – 6, 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

Food Safety Recall: Valley Milk Simply Bottled (Stanislaus County, California) recalls Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk and DESI MILK Raw Milk (1-gal plastic jug; Code date of July 9, 2020 or earlier) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: The J. M. Smucker Company recalls Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula canned cat food (5.5 oz; Lot #9217803; Best if used by 08 04 2021; UPC 2363353227) due to elevated levels of choline chloride.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Daiya Foods Inc. recalls Daiya brand Classic Vanilla Creme Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (473 ml; Product codes 600820 BB 08 JA 2021; UPC 8 71459 00984 1) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Dollarama S.E.C /L.P. recalls OKF brnad Rice Drink Original (1.5 L; Product codes M.12.02.2020.00 EXP.11.02.2022.B; UPC 6 67888 42678 2) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La société Hemar NV recalls King Monty brand Pure Darkness chocolat noir / dark chocolate (90g; Lot #L29112019; Best before 24/10/2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Sequoia Bio & Natural Market recalls Bonneterre brand Brioche tressée main Bio / organic, hand-braided brioche (300g; Lot #0170; Best before 04/07/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): La société Bioporc recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec Bio / organic dry sausage (Lot #L17.02; Best before 25/07/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Campo Verde recalls Campo Verde demeter Schokomüsli / chocolate muesli (500g; Lot #202492; Best before 02.05.2021) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DESPAR ITALIA CONSORZIO A R.L. recalls DESPAR FREE FROM brand YOGURT GRECO CON PEZZI DI FRAGOLA senza lattosio / Greek lactose-free yoghurt with pieces of fruit (150g; Best before 26-07-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DESPAR ITALIA CONSORZIO A R.L. recalls DESPAR FREE FROM brand YOGURT GRECO SENZA GRASSI senza lattosio / Greek lactose-free yoghurt (150g; Best before 26-07-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Boni Supermarkt recalls Boni Garnalen surimi salade / Boni shrimp surimi salad (150g; Best before 30-07-2020 & 01-08-2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS Paneermeel naturel / plain breadcrumbs (Lot code A25A; best before 01-01-2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls SPAR brand surimi salade / Boni shrimp surimi salad (150g; Best before 30-07-2020 & 01-08-2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls Hoogvliet aioli (190g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hamberger Großmarkt GmbH recalls Bio Almbauernkäse 15% Fett i. Tr. / Organic Alpine cheese, 15% fat, sliced (All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA Südwest Fleisch GmbH recalls Leberwurst mit Kalbfleisch/ Liver sausage with veal (150g; Lot #20162; Best before 15.07.2020) due to incomplete cooking, which could result in premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Egger Getränke GmbH & Co OG recalls Crazy Wolf Sugarfree Energy Drink (1.5 L; Best before 03.02.2021) due to undisclosed sugar content, which could present a health risk to diabetics.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lausitzer Früchteverarbeitung GmbH recalls Lausitzer Waldheidelbeeren / Lusatian forest blueberry jam (340g; Lot #19080303; Best before 12.08.2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Konspol – Holding Sp. z o.o. recalls Konspol Hamburgery z kurczaka chicken burgers (Batch code 294/VI; use by: 20/07/2020; Product of Poland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Azienda agricola di Carai Giuseppe &C ssa recalls DIVINO brand Formaggio Pecorino a latte crudo / raw milk cheese (1.5 kg; Lot #080520; Best before 26/09/2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Svea Lantkött brand Färskkorv Ramslök & Vitlök / Onion & Garlic fresh sausages (320g; Best before 2020-07-17) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): MKF Group Ltd. recalls several varieties of dumplings due to Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Halo Top Australia recalls Halo Top Chocolate Ice Cream (473 ml; Best Before 28 MAR 21; Batch Code 9088) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Emart Company Ltd recalls OKF brnad Rice Drink Original (1.5 L; All batches and date codes; Product of Korea) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Elles Road recalls New World brand Pure Beef Sausages (Best before 24 June 20) due to foreign matter (bone fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Dannevirke recalls New World Dannevirke brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (~500g or 1000g trays; Best before: 27.06.20) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.