Recalls and Alerts: August 18 – 21, 2019

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: Tip Top Poultry, Inc. recalls approximately 135,810 pounds of fully cooked poultry products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were linked to a Canadian outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to hotels, restaurants, and institutions nationwide and exported to Canada.

Food Safety Recall: AWERS, Inc. recalls Grained Salmon Caviar / Sockeye Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before JUL 03 2020, JUL 15 2020, SEP 17 2020, OCT 07 2020, OCT 13 2020) due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY RECALL: Rosemount Sales and Marketing recalls Rosemount brand Cooked diced chicken meat 13 mm – ½” (#16305) (4.54kg; PACKDATE: 01/21/19; UPC 2 06 20263 12454 7) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product, which was supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutions in several provinces, has been linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in Manitoba, British Columbia and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Golden Boy Foods Ltd. recalls London Gourmet brand Monster Snack Mix (350g; Product code 2020 JA 02 LA9183; UPC 0 68156 98543 5) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Casher de qualité recalls various Qualité Cacher brand prepared dishes, salads, and baked goods that were produced under conditions that render the products unsafe for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Kananaskistrade recalls Grained Salmon Caviar (95g; All units sold up to and including August 20, 2019; UPC 8 85202 00044 3) because the product may permit growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Reuven International Ltd recalls Reuven International Ltd brand Natural Proportion Cooked Chicken Meat – Diced (4.54 kg; Pack date 01/21/19; UPC 907 63572 15307 1 and 907 63572 15807 6) and Sysco brand Natural Proportions Cooked Shredded Chicken (4.54 kg; Pack date 01/21/19; UPC 007 34730 21450 4) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): PR Chokolade A/S recalls Orangeriet Vest brand Chocolates (110g and 200g; Best before 1/8-2019 to 20/2-2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Le Galibier brand Saucisson sec de porc et chevreuil / Dry pork and venison sausage (200g; Lot #92044022; Best before 21/09/2019) due to undeclared lactose.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Dr. Oetker recalls Dr. Oetker brand Chocolate Silver Pearls (All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Interflora recalls Chocolate boxes (9 & 15 pieces / 125g and 230g respectively) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Fromagerie de Vaudes recalls La Fromagerie de Vaudes brand Chaource AOP au lait cru / raw milk cheese (Best before 29 September 2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KERANNA PRODUCTIONS recalls Unbranded Cordons bleus de dinde / Turkey meat cordons bleus (1kg; Lot #92240055; Best before 08/09/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ODW Lebensmittel GmbH recalls REWE Bio Sauerkirsch 75% Frucht / REWE brand Organic Sour Cherries, 75% fruit (250g; Best before 25.10.2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Eurospin Italia SpA recalls LA BOTTEGA DEL GUSTO brand SALAMETTO DOLCE (200 g; Lot #201925; Best before 25.11.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET SpA recalls BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET brand CIMA ANTICA GENOVA (~2.3 kg; various production lots and date codes – see recall notice for details) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET SpA recalls TUO CHEF brand CIMA VECCHIA SAVONA (~2.3 kg; various production lots and date codes – see recall notice for details) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET SpA recalls CIMA ANTICA GENOVA TUO CHEF (~2.3 kg; various production lots and date codes – see recall notice for details) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET SpA recalls CIMA ANTICA GENOVA TUO CHEF (~2.3 kg; Lot #0131; Best before 15-09-2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): AVIV eggs sorting and marketing Ltd recalls AVIV Eggs brand Shell eggs (various dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lewis Road Creamery Ltd recalls Lewis Road Creamery brand Chocolate Ice Cream (470ml tubs; Best before 11/06/2020) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: August 15 – 17, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods Inc. recalls approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patty product due to possible foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: AWERS, Inc. recalls Grained Salmon Caviar Sockeye Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before OCT 07 2020), because the product has the potential to support growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Dog Goods USA LLC recalls Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats (non-irradiated bulk and packaged treats; Lot codes 428590, 278989, 087148, 224208, 1168723, 428590, 222999, 074599, 1124053, 226884, 578867, 224897, 1234750, 444525, 1106709, 215812, 230273, 224970, 585246, 327901, 052248, 210393, 217664, 331199, 225399, 867680, 050273, 881224, 424223, 225979, 431724, 226340, 880207, 334498; Product of Brazil) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed certain lots of Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food, due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the FDA alert for detailed information on the affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Zaher’s Small Batch recalls Zaher’s brand Hummus (all flavours, batch codes and package sizes) due to undeclared sesame and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: TLW Trading Ltd. recalls QQ Fish brand Mushroom Fish Ball (200g; Exp: 11/25/2020; UPC 8 886325 910123) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz Canada recalls Heinz Turkey Stew 8+ Months Baby Food (213 ml; Best before 2021JN04; UPC 0 572200 6) due to presence of insects.

Food Safety Recall: Jeunes au travail recalls La Carnivore brand Sauce bolognaise (1L jar; All product sold up to August 16, 2019) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions that may imperil food safety.

Food Safety Recall: L’herbe à Lou recalls several varieties of L’herbe à Lou brand honey due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ferment Passion recalls Ferment Passion brand TEMPEH SOYA TRADITIONNEL / Traditional Soy Tempeh (250g; Product packaged 4 July 2019) and Ferment Passion brand TEMPEH POIS CHICHES / Chick Pea Tempeh (250g; Product packaged 6 July 2019) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Consumer Advisory: CFIA advises consumers to use caution with infant formula products due to potential product substitution and/or tampering. Please refer to the CFIA advisory for details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Kroes and Vomar Voordeelmarkt recall Nasi Goreng product with ajam ketjap and beans (Expiry dates of 15-08-2019 up to and including 24-08-2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Kagerer & Co. GmbH recalls Goma Wakame Seealgensalat TK / Seaweed salad (1kg; Batch #KOW30; Best before 30.03.2021) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Josef und Barbara Schreiner recalls Verhackert (Best before 23.08.2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Trockner Sebastian GmbH/Srl Kollmann Colma recalls Hirschsalami – Salame di cervo (300g; Lot #0219; Best before 18.08.2019 & 19.09.2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: August 11 – 14, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: CH Guenther & Sons, Inc. recalls Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning, Williams Original Chili Seasoning, Williams Ingredient Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning, Winco Foods Taco Seasoning Mild, and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by telephone and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Milkweed & Monarch, LLC recalls certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender herbal teas due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by email and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kananaskistrade recalls Grained Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before OCT 07 2020; UPC 8 85202 00044 3) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Dawn Food Products Inc. recalls various Dawn Food Products brand powdered ingredients due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Dr. Oetker Suomi Oy recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Dr. Oetker Sverige recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England & Wales specific): COOK Trading Ltd recalls Green Thai Chicken Curry (540g; Batch codes 000241, 000242, 000255; Best before dates 17 March 2020, 22 March 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) and Waitrose Roasted Tomato, Bean & Quinoa Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Monkfish tails sold at Casino (Lot 2792544; Sold since 13/08) due to presence of parasites.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société des Caves recalls SOCIETE CAVES BARAGNAUDES Roquefort AOP (150g; Lot B205 B; Best before 02/10/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET S.P.A. recalls CIMA ANTICA GENOVA TUO CHEF (~2.3 kg; Lot #0131; Best before 15/09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.lli Polli recalls Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (185g; Lot TA239 IHD196; Best before 08/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls Eccellenze d’Italia brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277 – LA278; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls conserve della nonna brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DEEN Supermarkten recalls various DEEN brand meats due to potential E. coli and/or Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): BEIJING 8 recalls all MIANTIAO and Garlic dressings due to incorrect formulation, resulting in product swelling.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls select batches of frozen raw pet food due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls Value brand Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce (410g cans; All batches; Product of Italy) due to rust.