Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: March 18 – 23, 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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WORLDWIDE CANNED DOG FOOD RECALL: Hill’s Pet Nutrition has expanded its January 31, 2019 recall to include additional products and batch codes. Please visit eFoodAlert’s update post for a complete list of affected products, sorted by country.

United States

Allergy Alert: Century Snacks, LLC recalls Snak Club Honey Bliss Nut Mix (3oz and 5.75oz pkgs; All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Better Made Snack Foods recalls Original Potato Chips (10-oz pkg; Lots 62090431442 thru 62090431520 and Lots 85100431442 thru Lot # 85100431520) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Tip Top Poultry, Inc. recalls Gordon™ CHOICE All Natural* Diced White Chicken Meat (10-lb. case containing two 5-lb. plastic bag packages; Case code 599697; PACKDATE 02/15/19) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Two Brothers Pork Skins recalls an undetermined amount of pork skin products because the products were produced without meeting the federal requirements to develop and implement a hazard analysis and system of preventive controls (HACCP) to improve the safety of the products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to a distributor and retail locations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products due to extraneous matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide and for institutional use in locations in Michigan and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: La Rosita Fresh Market Inc recalls MOLIDA DE RES GROUND BEEF (varying weights; Packed On 3/13/19 Sell By 3/20/19 or Packed On 3/14/19 Sell By 3/21/19) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Henry Avocado recalls California-grown whole avocados due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled avocados were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wisconsin and sold in bulk in retail stores.

Food Safety Recall: North Country Smokehouse recalls approximately 2,686 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products due to foreign matter (metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition expands its January 31, 2019 canned pet food recall to include additional products and date codes, due to elevated Vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

OTC Pharmaceutical Safety Recall: Kingston Pharma, LLC recalls DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus (2 fl. oz / 59ml; Lot #KL180157) due to Bacillus cereus and Bacillus circulans contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT / Food Safety Recall: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Nuggets (800g; Best before 2019 DE 15; UPC 0 69299 12490 3) due to possible Salmonella contamination. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Allergy Alert: Pur-Natural Ingredients of Canada recalls Pur-Naturals brand Bone Broth Protein – Chocolate and Pur-Naturals brand Bone Broth Protein – Vanilla (454g; All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Les Fermes Valens inc recalls pepperette (variable weight; all product sold up to March 22, 2019) due to improper storage conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Monster Energy Canada Ltd recalls Monster Energy brand Caffé Monster Salted Caramel Energy Drink (405 ml; Best before JA2120 BF A, JA2120 BF B, JA2220 BF A, JA2220 BF B; UPC 0 70847 03184 0) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: OM Foods Inc recalls Organic Matters brand teas due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Olymel S.E.C. / L.P. recalls Certain chicken breast strip products due to undercooking. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dewartiest recalls various Dewartiest brand Frozen Cheese Croquettes due to undeclared lupine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): SITA SCRL recalls Menu brand CREMA DI OLIVE VERDI (390g; Lot LP.264; Expiry 09/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Sligro – ISPC Belgium recalls Daendels brand Luxe Notenmelange / mixed nuts (850g; Lot #18433; Best before 21-04-2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): House Doctor A/S recalls Hummus, Beetroot & Pistachios and Hummus, Carrots & Dill (130g; Use by 14.05.2019 and 23.05.2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bønnelykken A/S recalls Meal Quick Base Green Cauliflower salad with an oriental twist (370g; Lot #22.03.2019; Use by 22.03.2019) due to undeclared gluten, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Ferrero Raffaello (260g; All date codes) due to undeclared almonds, skimmed milk powder, whey powder (milk), wheat flour (gluten) and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Amora Kaffeeweisser Coffee cream substitute (Best before 31-05-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Ready to EAT salad, Grilled chicken fillet, pasta and yoghurt dressing (Use by 24-03-19) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): SIMON DUTRIAUX recalls SIMON DUTRIAUX brand Tartinable de Poulet sauce curry (150g and 1kg; Lots 907141211 and 907110011; Best before 12/04/2019) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Gartenfrisch Jung GmbH recalls EDEKA deli Caesar Snack Salad (280g; Best before 23.03.2019) due to undeclared skim milk yoghurt, hard cheese, egg yolk, anchovy paste, milk, lysozyme (from egg) and wheat flour.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Terry’s Chocolate Orange (157g; Best before 11/03/2020; Batch code M201131) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Clive’s Pies recalls Clive’s Cake Organic Chocolate Brownie (65g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn and Etos recall Care Cranberry capsules & Etos Cranberry capsules due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): London Fields Brewery recalls Hackney Hopster Beer (330 ml cans and 330 ml bottles; All date codes up to and including 4 December 2019) due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and oats (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Romania): S.C. Spicul-Etap S.A. recalls Biscuiti Populari (140g; Expiry 10.12.2019) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Paulig Foods recalls Risenta Chia seeds (170g; Batch #4001258) and Risenta Organic Sunflower kernels (350g; Batch #4001258) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Café Class recalls various sandwiches and bakery products due to undeclared mustard and/or sesame and/or egg and/or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Clive’s Pies recalls Clive’s Cake Organic Chocolate Brownie (65g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Crottin de Chavignol cheese (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Filet d’Anvers Supérieur (110g; All lots with best before dates up to and including 08/04/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Pasco Tandoori Marinade Paste curry paste (270g glass jar; Lot #811170; Expiry date novembre 2021) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Delika A/S recalls Rema 1000 brand natural chicken sandwich slices (125g; Best before 20.03.2019, 21.03.2019, 26.03.2019, 27.03.2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods A/S recalls Coop 365 Ecology Fresh organic beef sausages merguez (300g; Use by 26.03.2019) and Coop Tatar minced meat, below 6% fat (180g; Use by 22.03.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI recalls Petit Furet brand Meringuettes Flocons / Meringue Flakes (Lot #L8339; Best before 30/12/20) due to foreign matter (pieces of wood) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Penny Markt GmbH recalls SAN FABIO Grana Padano, grated (150g; Best before 06/17/2019) due to foreign matter (wood splinters and small white plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Zakład Handlowo-Usługowy “Tadex” Tadeusz Koniak recalls Wafle suche (170g; All batches with ‘best-before’ dates from 7/09/2019 to 22/09/19) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Delhaize recalls Laiterie Triballat brand Crottin de Chavignol (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders recalls Jan Linders grated cheese, young, aged 48+ (175g; Best before 26-06-2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): OCEAN FISH SRL recalls Blue Shark brand Smoked Salmon (100g; Lot #08032019; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Oatly UK Limited recalls Oatly Oat Drink Whole (1L; Best before 29 April 2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd extends its earlier recall of canned, wet dog food to include additional products and batch codes due to elevated vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Meals on Wheels SA recalls all frozen meal products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bridgewater Poultry recalls various brands of shell eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. This recall is linked to the investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.

Recalls and Alerts: March 13 – 17, 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 reports six confirmed cases of Salmonella Schwarzengrund infections linked to Butterball brand Ground Turkey. Illnesses have been reported in Wisconsin (4 residents of an assisted living facility), Minnesota (1) and North Carolina (1). The outbreak strain was recovered from intact packages of Butterball raw, ground turkey found at the Wisconsin assisted living facility. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Surtidoras Bakery Inc. recalls Marble Muffin (sell by dates between 3/18/19 and 3/26/19), Banana Muffin (sell by dates between 3/19/19 and 3/26/19), and Blueberry Muffin (sell by dates between 3/18/19 and 3/26/19) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. recalls Productos La Hacienda ready-to-eat corned beef products (10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. packages; Lot #022819; Expiration date 042919) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. The recalled product was shipped to institutions in Puerto Rico.

Food Safety Recall: Productos La Aguadillana, Inc. recalls approximately 35,870 pounds of breaded chicken patty products due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to institutions in Puerto Rico.

Food Safety Recall: Hometown Food Company recalls Pillsbury® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5-lb bags; Lot codes 8 292 & 8 293; Best if used by APR 19 2020 and APR 20 2020, respectively; UPC 0 5150022241 6) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC recalls approximately 191,928 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage products that may be adulterated due to possible product tampering. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retailers nationwide.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Out of the Blue Fish & Seafood Market recalls Bottled bar clams (All units sold from October 1, 2018 up to and including February 28, 2019) due to risk for growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were sold at Out of the Blue Fish & Seafood Market, 1A The Square, Bayfield, Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): IKEA A/S recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Zorbas recalls Tzatziki Zorbas Salsa tradizionale a base di yogurt greco (200g; Lot #180219; Best before 04/05/2019) due to undeclared milk, eggs and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Italy): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lewis Pies Ltd recalls certain batch codes of Traditional Pasty – Lewis Pie and Pasty Co. due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Garlic and Parsley Butter (served on fish counter only) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Premier Foods recalls Hovis Granary Bread Flour (1kg; All dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa aps recalls Blue Ocean smoked trout (200g; Use by 14.03.2019 to 27.03.2019) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Food With You recalls VORES Cold-smoked trout (200g; All use-by dates) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Dry-cake waffle wafers (Lot 31.01.2019) sold in a single Polish bakery in Paris are recalled due to Salmonella and Shigella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Délices de la Belle Noë recalls various Roland Denoual brand cooked, ready-to-eat delicatessen meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromagerie Anselin recalls Neufchatel AOP Artisan au lait cru raw milk cheese (200g; Best before 31.03.2019) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lidl Deutschland recalls Morbier AOP raw milk cheese (250g; Best before 17.03.2019; Lot #042) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Drumsticks Products Co Ltd recalls Achva Tahini products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Israel): The Ministry of Health warns the public against consuming products manufactured or sold by HaIdan HaOrgani Ltd., as the products were manufactured under unsanitary conditions and contain ingredients that the ministry is unfamiliar with. The company has been served with an injunction.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shufersal recalls Spaghetti Bolognese Shufersal (500g; Expiry 29.3.2019; Manufactured by C.E.P Mevo Horon Ltd.) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: March 11 – 12, 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: Choice Canning Company, Inc. recalls approximately 35,459 pounds of chicken fried rice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Carnivore Meat Company, LLC recalls approximately 379 pounds of raw ground beef and pork sausage products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: North Country Smokehouse recalls NORTH COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE NATURAL IRISH BRAND BANGER SAUSAGE (12-oz pkg; Use by 04/15/19) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Cosmetic Product Safety Recall: Claire’s Stores, Inc. recalls three cosmetic products due to asbestos contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Metro Richelieu inc. recalls White Submarine Rolls (6 x 100g; All product sold up to and including March 11, 2019) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: G. & B. Primeau & Fils inc. recalls Sous-marin produit maison / Submarine sandwich (Variable weight; All product sold up to and including March 11, 2019) due to undeclared soy, wheat, milk, mustard and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Internationale recalls various baked goods (sold up to and including March 11, 2019) because they were manufactured under conditions that compromise food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Finland): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Kutucuoglu Backwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Baklava puff pastry (800g; all dates) and Loose goods (Best before 09.02.2019 through 28.03.2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Ikea recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Ikea recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lidl recalls Mister Choc Filled Chocolate Fingers Hazelnut Crisp (200g; Best before 13 August 2019) due to undeclared barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), milk, nuts and soya.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): GALANA NV recalls Seaboy Darnes d’espadon congelé / Frozen swordfish steaks (1 kg; Lot #VN 572 II 032 – PO: GLN-5803; Best before 18/10/2020) due to elevated mercury levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Le Club Poulet avocat crudités piment / Chicken club with avocado, raw veggies and pimento (155g; Best before 09/03/2019, 10/03/2019, 11/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Le Wrap avocat cruités galette à l’épinard (175g; Best before 09/03/2019, 10/03/2019, 11/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère du Moulin de Carel recalls Moulin de Carel brand Camembert Normandie AOP raw milk cheese (250g; Lot L19009C; Best before 10/03/19) due to E. coli O26:11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Sómi ehf. recalls Laxa og rækjusalat / Salmon and shrimp salad (200g; Best before 16.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Giuseppe Citterio Salumificio spa recalls Citterino (~200g; Lot #3523-51) due to Salmonella Derby contamination.