Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: June 14 – 17, 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

Food Safety Recall: La Bodega Meat LLC recalls approximately 83,038 pounds of raw beef products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Alert: The Illinois Department of Agriculture is issuing a public health alert due to an undetermined amount of ground beef product prepared under custom exemption at David B’s Custom Meats. The ground beef may be contaminated with non-O157 shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that cases of E. coli O157 infections in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba are linked to exposure to Carnivora brand frozen raw pet food products. Two of the four outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Food Safety Recall: G. Brandt Meat Packers Ltd. recalls three Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Krazy Kris recalls Saumon fum – smoked salmon (variable weights; All units sold up to 16 June 2020) because the item was not prepared and packaged in a manner that would ensure safety for consumption.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Riveriene Farm Ltd. o/a Carnivora Pet Foods recalls several frozen raw pet food products due to potential E. coli O157 contamination. The company’s products have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157 illnesses. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Normal A/S recalls Nusello Choco & Nut (100g; Best before 15/08/20) and Nusello Caramel & Nut (100g; Best before 15/08/20) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Free From Beef Lasagne (430g; Use by 21 June 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austrla): Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt recalls Almbauernkäse / Alm farm cheese (Sale date of May 1, 2020 to June 8, 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Flageolets Extra Fins (720ml; Lot #4819L J2M248 D08 /hh:mm; Best before 30/09/2023) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour BIO brand Mortadella Bio / Organic mortadella (70g; Lot 209136; Best before 14/06/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GéantCasino recalls Casino brand Lardons de saumon fumé atlantique / Atlantic smoked salmon (90g; various lot numbers and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Primula Ltd. (UK) recalls all Primula Cheese tubes produced from 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Primula Ltd recalls all Primula Cheese tubes produced from 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Karl Berg Sausage & Meat Manufacturing and Sales (2000) Ltd. recalls Rubinstein Delicatessen brand Smoked Beef Tongue (Expiry date 30.7.20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Simplot Australia Pty Ltd recalls Leggo’s Tuna Bake with Spinach & Garlic (500g; Best Before 1 05 22 and batch code of 12164) due to the incorrect pH level being detected in the sauce which has the potential for microbial growth that might result in illness.

Recalls and Alerts: June 11 – 13, 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: Rusty’s Seafood Market recalls all five of its Captain Rusty’s Seafood Dips due to undeclared fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, soy, and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. recalls Xi Zhi Liang Fruit Jelly Cups (21.1 oz / 600g; Best before 12.30.2020) due to potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall: NOW Health Group, Inc. recalls NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts (Product Code 7119; Lot#3141055; Best before 01/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Lakeside Refrigerated Services recalls approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La ferme Pousse-menu recalls various products sold up to and including 12 June 2020, because they have not been prepared and packaged in a manner that would ensure safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): CARMO FOOD Nordic A/S recalls hvidløgsmarineret skinkeflankesteak / garlic-marinated flank steaks (400g; Best before 25/06/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls De Zaligheden brand Saucisses XXL / extra-extra-large sausages (1kg; Best before 06/06/2020, 07/06/2020, 08/06/2020, 11/06/2020, 12/06/2020, 13/06/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Vomar recalls Vomar shoarmavlees / shawarma (Use by June 19, 2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado Grillad Gyros, frozen (700g) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Fruitery Jelly brand fruit jelly cups (285g; All lots) and Jelly straws (260g; All lots) due to potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Industry recalls various fruit jelly cups due to potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Quimper recalls U brand Lardons de saumon fumé atlantique / Atlantic smoked salmon bits (90g; Lots 10117651 & 10118220; Best before 01/07/2020 & 04/07/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURALIA recalls L’ATELIER V brand Houmous pois chiche / Chick pea hummus (150g; Lot 014700001; Best before 25/07/2020) due to lack of high pressure processing.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Lardons de saumon fumé atlantique / Atlantic smoked salmon bits (90g; multiple lots and Best before dates) due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lots.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): W.L. Ahrens GmbH & Co. KG recalls Tamara brand Heidelbeer Konfitüre extra / Blueberry jam (370g; Best before 17.09.21) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tsang Lin Industries Ltd recalls various ABC brand Jelly fruit cups and other jelly candies due to potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Industry recalls various ABC brand Jelly fruit cups and other jelly candies due to potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Rustlers Classic Hot Dog (146ge; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020), Rustlers 2 Classic Hot Dogs (271g; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020) and Feasters Hot Dog (140ge; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020) due to faulty package seals.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Safak brand Tulum Peyniri fromage de brebis style turc / sheep’s milk cheese (300g; Lot TK 202001; Best before 20/07/2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Kepak Foods recalls Rustlers Classic Hot Dog (146ge; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020), Rustlers 2 Classic Hot Dogs (271g; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020) and Feasters Hot Dog (140ge; Use by 15 June to 30 June 2020) due to faulty package seals.

Recalls and Alerts: June 7 – 10, 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

No allergy alerts or food safety recalls reported by FDA or USDA during this time period.

Canada

No allergy alerts or food safety recalls reported by CFIA during this time period.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE (DENMARK): The Danish Serum Institute, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute are collaborating to investigate the source of an outbreak of Campylobacter infections, which has affected107 people living on Bornholm or who have recently visited the island. The outbreak now appears to be over, and may have been linked to consumption of milk from a local dairy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Zaligheden recalls Saucisses de campagne XXL / Country Sausage XXL (1kg; Best before 06/06/2020, 07/06/2020, 08/06/2020, 11/06/2020, 12/06/2020, 13/06/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Purasana recalls Plantapol brand Cartipol Plus (20×10 ml; All lots) due to undeclared fish and shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): M&B FOOD recalls SARI TDA Fabrication artisanales Chebakia (250g & 500g; Best before 15/06/2020) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Fristi brand Yaourt maigre à boire aux fruits rouges / Lite drinking yoghurt with red fruit (200 ml; Lot L0115 & L0121; Best before 19/01/2021 and 25/01/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Naturata recalls Sojade brand So Hanf! Schokolade / chocolate (180g) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Stryhns Leverpostej recalls several varieties of liver pastries due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Catering Danmark recalls pasta salads, sandwiches and wraps due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCA LES FERMIERS BASCO BEARNAIS recalls Auchan – Filière Responsable brand Fromages au lait cru Ossau Iraty Fermier AOP raw milk cheese (Sold in the “traditionnel” department at Auchan stores between 20/05/2020 and 10/06/2020) due to presence of staphylococcal enterotoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Liane Charcuterie recalls Vigneau de Licques brand Pâté de foie supérieur à la louche VPF / liver pâté (~3.8kg; Lot 141; Best before 16/06/2020, 17/06/2020, 18/06/2020, 19/06/2020, 22/06/2020, 23/06/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Athenian Family Bakery recalls Savour Bakes Bread Sticks (125g; Batches 704888 and 49830; All Best before dates) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Athenian Family Bakery recalls Savour Bakes Bread Sticks (125g; Batches 704888 and 49830; All Best before dates) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH tapas Spaanse Fuet Iberico (90g; 04-07-2020 and 06-07-2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Marzipan Pastry Shop Ltd. recalls Cold Cheese Strip Cake with Berries (Expiration date 16/9/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Trans Asian Food Centre Pty Ltd recalls Xiong Mao Pai (Panda Brand) Bamboo Fungus (300g; Best Before 30052021) due to high levels of sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Simplot New Zealand Ltd recalls Chicken Tonight brand Cashew Satay Cooking Sauce (500g; Best before 1 11 20) due to undeclared peanuts.