Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: August 1 – 3, 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

Allergy Alert: Ruleau Brothers Inc. recalls Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate (8 oz; Lots #19126, 19105, 29029, & 19093; Expiration dates 8/2/19, 8/9/19, 8/16/19, & 8/23/19) due to undeclared eggs, soy and anchovies.

Food Safety Alert: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns the public not to purchase or consume unpasteurized raw milk from Foundation for Ag Integrity dba Churchtown Dairy due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. recalls Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (5pk; Lot code 1350; Best by August 31, 2019 & September 7, 2019; UPC 7203002378) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Olymel S.E.C. / L.P. recalls Flamingo brand Chicken Breast Fillets – Gluten Free (550g; Product code B2915415; UPC 0 65137 18214 2) due to undeclared egg, gluten, soy and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Les Arrivages recalls various products packed in Mason jars because they may have been processed or packaged in a way that imperils food safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Le Petit Basque brand Riz au lait de chèvre / Rice in goat’s milk (2 x 140g; Lot #129; Best before 16/08/19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): itsu (grocery) recalls itsu veg gyoza (120g; Batch codes LH283, LH293 & LH302; Best before 11 December 2019, 12 December 2019, 14 December 2019, 29 January 2020 and 27 February 2020) due to undeclared prawns.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): AB World Foods Ltd recalls Blue Dragon Street Food Satay Skewers Kit (170g; Batch codes GB 0439, GB 0459, GB 0679; Best before August 2020, September 2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Société des Caves recalls Roquefort Société « tranche » et « demi pain » / sliced and half-brick (various package sizes and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa recalls First Price Partypølser / First Price Party sausages (500g; Best before 21/8-2019) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Nature et Découvertes recalls various Nature et Découvertes brand Pâte à tartiner / spreads due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société des Caves recalls Société brand Roquefort AOP (25g portions and 200g slices; Lots #3178B, 3170B & 8171A; Best before 15/09/19, 16/12/19 & 13/09/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société l’Atelier du Valois recalls Les Brasérades brand Plateau panaché, saucisse à consommer cuites à cœur / Variety tray, sausages to be cooked completely before eating (Lots # 228032 & 228044; Best before 26/07/2019 & 27/07/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Supercasino recalls Casino brand Jambon supérieur fumé au bois de hêtre découenné dégraissé / Superior beechwood smoked ham, defatted (4 slices / 160g; Best before 19/08/2020) due to an incorrect Best before date.

Food Safety Recall (France): HARDY AFFINEUR recalls Selles sur Cher brand Fromage de chèvre fermier au lait / Goat’s milk farm cheese (Sold from 11/07/2019 to 23/07/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Metten Fleischwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Hofmaier brand Cabanossi gebrüht, geräuchert / scalded, smoked sausage (300g; Best before 22.08.19) due to foreign matter (red plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Société des Caves recalls Société brand Roquefort AOP (25g portions and 200g slices; Lots #3178B, 3170B & 8171A; Best before 15/09/19, 16/12/19 & 13/09/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (ireland): Industry recalls Branded Bottled Waters due to elevated levels of arsenic. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Fish Seafood Deli Ltd recalls The Fresh Fish Deli ‘Traditional West Cork Fish Pie’ (450g; All batch codes; All dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Prymat Gorczyca Biała cała / Prymat White Mustard Seeds (30g; Batch code 1298133; Best before 31/05/2022; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Société brand Roquefort AOP, slices (100g; Best before 03/11/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi recalls Specially Selected 2 Key Lime Cheesecakes (170g; All batch codes and Best before dates) and 2 Millionaire’s Cheesecakes (180g; All batch codes and Best before dates) because the glass pots may break.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Asian Savour World Pty Ltd recalls Wang Korea brand Buldak Bong Fish Sausage (340g; All batches; All dates) and BBQ Bong Fish Sausage (340g; All batches; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Recalls and Alerts: July 28 – 31, 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: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls Kaskey’s BEEFY MAC PASTA IN TOMATO & MEAT SAUCE (15-oz can; Best by JUL 07 2021) due to possible processing defect.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Lennox Intl Inc recalls Premium Natural Pig Ears shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from November 1st 2018, to July 3rd, 2019 (8-pack branded pouch, UPC 742174 995163 and 742174994166; individual shrink-wrapped piece, UPC 0385384810 and 742174P35107) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products may be linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses in 33 states.

Canada

Allergy Alert: FV Foods recalls FV Foods brand Hawaiian Sweet Roll (750g; All product codes; UPC 8 29604 05010 1) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Polish Trade Center Ltd. recalls Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices (4.76 oz; Product code D30N / 300454; UPC 5 902208 000811) and Ryki brand Rycki Edam Smoked Cheese Slices (4.76 oz; Product code D30N / 300469; UPC 5 902208 000828) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Nicolas KLINGLER – SCRL Vins et Elixirs de Franchimont recalls Fleur de Franchimont (5-litre jug; All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Amazing Oriental recalls Mr Kon’s Braised Beef Bowl Noodle (105g; All expiration dates) due to inadequate allergen labeling.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Eating Out at Home brand Craft Quiche Lorraine (All date codes) and Jumbo Eating Out at Home brand Craft Salmon & Spinach Quiche (400g; All date codes) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Söbbeke recalls Söbbeke Bio Schokopudding / Organic Chocolate Pudding (150g; Best before 9/8/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Véritable Andouille de Guéméné / Genuine Guéméné Andouille sausage (~270g; Lot #91580057; Best before 26/07/2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Beignets de crevettes + sauce / Shrimp fritters with sauce (140g/8-pack; Lot #192723; Best before 28/07/2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. recalls Biscotto American Cookies (225 g; Best before 24.05.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mediterraneo Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls San Vicario Tomatensugo della Mamma / Tomato sauce (330 ml; Lot #B43.19; Expiry 29.04.2022) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura brand Schokopudding / Chocolate pudding (150g; Best before 9/8/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): t`Dischhof recalls Petit Fleur mit Kräutern / Petit Fleur cheese with herbs (Lot #25.3; Best before 19.08.2019) due to shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Söbbeke recalls certain Organic chocolate pudding and Organic red fruit jelly due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Söbbeke recalls Söbbeke Bio Schokopudding / Organic Chocolate Pudding (150g; Best before 9/8/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fressnapf recalls MultiFit native brand Lammlungen / Lamb lungs (150g; Lots #024, 199 & 101; Best before 13/11/2020, 21/12/2019 & 12/12/2020 respectively; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales specific): Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls four batches of frozen raw pet food due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Yu Fish Pte Ltd recalls Fresh Atlantic Salmon (Produced 25 July 2019; Product of Norway) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Mingfa Trading Co P/L recalls Chinese Crisp Cake (Production date 10/04/2019) due to undeclared walnut and cashew.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Korean Foods Pty Ltd recalls various Korean Foods Kimchi due to undeclared shellfish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Green Meadows Beef Ltd recalls Woodburn Venison brand venison burger (400g; Batch #6689; Best before 04 AUG 19) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Recalls and Alerts: July 25 – 27, 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.

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

OUTBREAK ALERT/FOOD SAFETY RECALL: CDC is investigating an 11-state outbreak of 132 Cyclospora illnesses linked to consumption of fresh basil from Mexico. FDA has requested a recall of fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV located in Morelos, Mexico. Outbreak victims were exposed to the contaminated fresh basil at restaurants in Florida, Minnesota, New York and Ohio.

Allergy Alert: JuJu Bakes, LLC, DBA The Cookie Dough Cafe recalls Chocolate Chip Chilled Gourmet Edible Cookie Dough Bars (1.6 oz; Lot #19177; Expiration date 01/22/20; UPC 850967006531) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Home Market Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 53,217 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat beef and pork meatball products due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Euphoria Fancy Food Inc recalls Tainy Vostoka Assorted Dry Fruits-Apple (500g; Container code #21 01 19 SS; UPC 4605932006197) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Williams Foods LLC recalls Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix (1 oz; Best if used by 07/08/21 & 07/09/21; UPC 0 78742 24572 0) and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium (1.25 oz; Better by 07/10/21, 07/11/21 & 07/15/21; UPC 0 41220 79609 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Premium Foods USA, Inc. recalls approximately 76,025 pounds of various Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. In addition, the products were imported from Bangladesh and Myanmar, countries ineligible to export Siluriformes fish product to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Lennox Intl Inc recalls Natural Pig ears (All product shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from May 1st, to July 3rd, 2019) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product appear to be linked to two dog illnesses, which may be associated with an outbreak of multiple Salmonella serotypes illnesses in humans associated with bulk pig ear dog treats.

Canada

Allergy Alert: TJX Canada recalls Skinnygirl brand Belgian Dark Chocolate Truffles – Dark Chocolate Almond (102g; UPC 8 51342 00660 7; Lot #9035 & 9063; Best by 07/04/2020 and 09/04/2020, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Redfrog Enterprises Ltd. recalls Wang Korea Buldak Bong Fish Sausage (340g; Product code FEB.08.2020; UPC 087703221536) and Wang Korea BBQ Bong Fish Sausage (340g; Product Code FEB.08.2020; UPC 087703221543) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls Idéale brand, Iceberg Premium brand and Originale Augustin brand ice cream and frozen yogurt products due to foreign matter (fine metal particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie J.C. Fortin inc. recalls PEPPERETTE MAISON (All product with best before dates up to and including August 1, 2019) due to inadequate storage temperature.

Food Safety Recall: Delta Pacific Seafood Ltd. recalls Western Family brand Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets (150g; Product codes 11720516 and 11720517; UPC 0 62639 35065 9) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Associated Grocers recalls certain Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Nordisk Kellogg ApS recalls Kellogg’s Rice Krispies (375g; Best before 17/05/20) due to lack of Danish labeling and undeclared barley.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Natura’ Srl recalls VIVIBIO MIGLIO DECORTICATO SOFFIATO (100g; various lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten, soy, sesame and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Coop Italia Soc. Coop. recalls Benesì COOP brand Plum Cake preparato con yogurt – senza glutine / Gluten-free plum cake made with yogurt (6 pieces / 216g; Lot #CL164P; Best before 11-10-2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK – Wales specific): Tan Y Castell recalls Tan Y Castell Chocolate Chip Griddles (6 cakes/pkg; Batch code 5060001830018; Best before 7 July 2019, 13 July 2019, 21 July 2019, 24 July 2019, 29 July 2019, 4 August 2019, 11 August 2019, 17 August 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Flames Foods recalls various types of frozen products due to undeclared or inadequately declared mustard, nuts (almond), sesame, soya, egg, wheat (gluten), milk or milk constituents, sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rokkedahl Food ApS recalls Free-range Whole Chicken from De Danske Familie Gårde (1200-1600g; Lot #23-07-19; Last day of use 03-09-19) due to incorrect date marking.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Fumoirs de Saintonge recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France / Smoked trout from France (250g; All lots; All Best before dates) and Maison Peneau brand Saumon fumé au sel de l’Ile de Ré / Smoked salmon with sea salt from Ile de Ré (120g; All lots; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société Bioporc recalls Bonjour Campagne brand Demi Jambonneau BIO / Organic half-ham (300g; Lots J168 – 24/07/19,  J170 – 26/07/19, J171 – 27/07/19, J172 – 28/07/19, J175 – 31/07/19, J176 – 01/08/19, J179 – 04/08/19, J182 – 07/08/19, J183 – 08/08/19, J184 – 09/08/19, J191 – 16/08/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): t’Dischhof recalls Petit Fleur organic raw milk cheese (block and 360g; Lot #24.5; Best before 14.08.2019) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Delizza GmbH recalls Trader Joe’s Röstzwiebeln / Trader Joe’s Roasted Onions (200g; Best before 20.05.2020 to 22.05.2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): BWG Foods recalls SPAR Water Still Sport (750ml; Batch code 177) and  Londis Water Still (1 litre; Batch code 177) due to elevated arsenic levels.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Flamingo Pet Products SA recalls specific batches and package sizes of Mélanges de graines pour lapins / Mixed grains rabbit food due to excessive levels of vitamin D3. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes and packaging.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Gippsland Jersey recalls Gippsland Jersey Full Cream Milk (2L; Batch 1907033; Use by 29/07/2019) and Gippsland Jersey Light Milk (2L; Batch 1907034 Use by 29/07/2019) due to a processing failure associated with pasteurization.