Recalls and Alerts: July 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

Public Health Alert: FDA advises restaurants and retailers in Texas and Louisiana to stop selling or serving Topway Enterprises Inc. doing business as Kazy’s Gourmet Seafood Products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Allergy Alert: Koch Foods recalls approximately 743 pounds of fully cooked boneless chicken bites due to undeclared soy, milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: US Foods recalls approximately 712 pounds of raw beef and pork products that may be adulterated due to possible product contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mizkan America, Inc. recalls select production codes of certain RAGÚ® pasta sauces due to foreign matter (plastic fragments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Elevation Foods recalls containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad; Freskët-brand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad; and Archer Farms-brand deviled egg sandwiches produced on June 18, 2019 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Central Operations recalls Farm Boy brand Keto Chicken Cobb Salad (64 oz; Best before 19.JL.11, 19.JL.12, 19.JL.13; UPC 0 292282 212992) and Farm Boy brand Power Protein Salad (64 oz; Best before 19.JL.11, 19.JL.12, 19.JL.13; UPC 0 292281 212993) due to undeclared egg, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert: 9179-3323 Québec Inc. (Délifruits Inc.) recalls Chocolats Favoris brand Frozen Bar – Soy Chocolate (Vegan) (1-count; All products sold up to and including June 27, 2019) and Chocolats Favoris brand Frozen Bar – Vegan Chocolate Bar (32 or 48 units; Lots #219119 & 219168) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls Iceberg brand Mega Sandwiches Vanilla Ice Cream (8 × 190 mL; Product code 2021 MA 29 19149; UPC 74276 11816) and Originale Augustin brand Mega Sandwich Vanilla Ice Cream (30 x 190 mL; Product codes 19134 BB/MA 2020MA14, 19135 BB/MA 2020MA15, 19141 BB/MA 2020MA21, 19142 BB/MA 2020MA22, 19147 BB/MA 2020MA27, 19148 BB/MA 2020MA28, 19168 BB/MA 2020JN17, 19170 BB/MA 2020JN19, 19176 BB/MA 2020JN25, 19177 BB/MA 2020JN26; UPC 74276 11885) due to foreign matter (fine metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Pacific oysters due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jan Linders and Vomar Voordeelmarkt recall Maaltijdsalade kip ketjap / Chicken salad with soy sauce (400g; Best before 19-07-2019) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dumas Food Group recalls Naomi cassave kroepoek / Naomi brand Cassava Crackers (125g; Best before 06-12-2019) due to undeclared gluten, crustaceans, shellfish, nuts and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thiriet recalls Thiriet brand Nuggets de filet de poulet / Chicken filet nuggets (500 g; Best before 14/06/2020; Lots #493 8 348 A & 493 8 348 B) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Pur brebis du Lochois (Froidevaux Cornuet) dairy products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Léa Nature recalls Jardin BIO brand Sablé gourmand Framboise Hibiscus / Raspberry Hibiscus Gourmand Shortbread (150g; Lot 19158; Best before 03/2020) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Fumoirs de Saintonge recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France (120g; All lots) and Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France BIO (80g; All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Porto-Muiños S.L. recalls Algensalat japanische / Japanese Seaweed Salad (160g; Best before 12/2021) due to elevated iodine content.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZZOCCHI ROBERTO SRL recalls Bocconcino (200g; Lot #26 LSS; Best before 12-11-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): FreshChoice Omokoroa recalls FreshChoice Omokoroa brand Beef Choice Mince (Best before 15.07.19) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 14 – 17, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls eight (8) types of Shirakiku brand imported fish cake products due to undeclared Milk, Egg and Crustacean shellfish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fieldsource Food Systems, Inc. recalls approximately 12,953 pounds of diced beef and chicken products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. recalls Bison Burgers & Bison Ground due to potential contamination with E. coli O103 and E. coli O121. Meat included in this recall has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli illnesses in 7 states. The recalled meat was distributed across Eastern & Central U. S., to institutions and retail outlets. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Growers Express recalls certain specific fresh Brussels sprouts, fresh cauliflower florets and fresh green beans products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pita Pal Foods, LP recalls various Hummus products and Dips due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls various Shirakiku brand frozen fish cakes due to undeclared egg, milk, shrimp and octopus. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. recalls various Bison Burgers & Bison Ground due to potential contamination with E. coli O103 and E. coli O121. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Napoléon inc. recalls two varieties of pesto, because the items were produced under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Emperor Speciality Foods Limited recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki mushrooms (200g; UPC 8 809201 000039; Order no. 113940, 113950, 113970, 114020, 114027 and 114030) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Alberta and British Columbia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): BIOGENIX recalls OLIMP Sport Nutrition brand SOJAVIT 85 Protein Isolate Formula (700g; Lot 02341117; Best before 26-11-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Amisa recalls Galettes de riz soufflé enrobées de chocolat / Chocolate-coated rice cakes (100g; Best before 15/11/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Aldi recalls Delicato brand Tzatziki (500g; Lot code L16923; Best before 28 / 7-2019; Product of Germany) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Megafood ApS recalls two varieties of sausages and two varieties of puddings due to undeclared wheat gluten, milk, eggs and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG recalls Sempio brand Korean soybean paste, seasoned (500g; Best before 02/27/2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Windmill Organics recalls Amisa brand Organic Lactose Free Rice Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes (100g; Best before 15.11.2019; Product of UK) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Graines de lin brun / brown flax seeds (250g; Lot 168/2019/J151; Best before 17/9/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Perfetti Van Melle recalls Zoet & Dropfruit Klene D’rop licorice due to undeclared sulphite.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tan Y Castell recalls Tan Y Castell Chocolate Chip Griddles (6 cakes/pack; Batch code 5060001830018; Best before 7 July 2019, 13 July 2019, 21 July 2019, 24 July 2019, 4 August 2019, 11 August 2019, 17 August 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Paulig recalls Risenta coconut flour (300g; Best before 11.3.2020 and 13.6.2020) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZZOCCHI ROBERTO SRL recalls Bocconcino small mozzarella cheese balls (200g; Lot 26 LSS; Best before 12-11-2019) due to risk of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Paulig recalls Risenta coconut flour (300g; Best before 11.3.2020 and 13.6.2020) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers (60 pack; All Best before date codes prior to 09 January 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Te Puke recalls New World Te Puke brand NZ beef mince (various sizes; Best Before 15.7.19) due to foreign matter (black and white soft plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 11 – 13, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: PROBAR LLC recalls select flavors and lots of Meal® bars, including Chocolate Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Original Trail Mix, Wholeberry Blast and Superfood Slam due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of lot codes.

Allergy Alert: Baumer Foods, Inc. recalls PICS Soy Sauce (10 oz.; Best by 03/28/2021; UPC 0-41735-00794) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall: Ada Valley Gourmet Foods, Inc. recalls Ada Valley MEATLOAF UNCOOKED, frozen (2 x 5 lb; Lot code 17034; Pack date 05-20-19) due to foreign matter (broken metal bits) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls various Probar brand bars due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La Boustifaille Comptoir recalls various food products due to incorrect storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Les Moules de la Baie de Gaspé inc. recalls MOULES FRAÎCHES / Fresh Mussels (vacuum-packed; Sold 8 July 2019; Harvest date 2019-07-08; Harvest zone G-27.9E) due to possible contamination with a marine biotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Graines de lin brun / Brown flax seeds (250g; Lot #168/2019/J151; Best before 17/9/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls AXA Gold Fruit Müsli (750g; Best before 04.03.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia OY recalls AXA Gold Fruit Müsli (750g; Best before 04.03.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Amisa recalls organic amisa lactose free rice milk chocolate rice cakes (100g; Batch code 444 17:491; Best before 15-11-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): T’A Milano SRL recalls CIOCCOLATITALIANI brand DRAGEE FONDENTE ALL’ARANCIA / Chocolate-covered orange peel (120g; various lot codes) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls AXA Gold Fruit Müsli (750g; Best before 04.03.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Krämig tonfiskröra / ICA Creamy Tuna Fish Salad in soft tortilla bread due to undeclared chicken and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Windmill Organic Ltd recalls organic amisa lactose free rice milk chocolate rice cakes (100g; Batch code 444 17:491; Best before 15 November 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Leonidas recalls Leonidas Assortment of Belgian Chocolates (various assortments 375g, 500g, 750g and 1kg) due to undeclared sesame seeds and nuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Émincés de poulet rôti vendus dans le bar à salade Picadeli / Minced roast chicken sold in the Picadeli salad bar (Sold between 20/06/2019 and 04/07/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Di Vittorio brand Coppa (sold between 17/05/19 and 08/07/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Coppa sandwiches (sold between 17/05/19 and 08/07/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gut Erkenloh Fleischvertriebs GmbH recalls Spiced ground pork (300g; Best before 11.07.2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Andromi Toba de Casa meat product (~500g; Lot 17; Use By 04/08/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aldi recalls Whoppers confectionery (141g; All ‘best before’ dates) due to undeclared milk, wheat, barley, peanuts and tree nuts.