Category: allergy

Recalls and Alerts: October 17-18, 2018

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

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC and state agencies are investigating an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Infantis infections linked to raw chicken products. As of October 15th, the outbreak has sickened 92 individuals in 29 states. Twenty-one of the victims have been hospitalized. According to CDC, the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis is present in live chickens and in many types of raw chicken products, indicating it might be widespread in the chicken industry.

Allergy Alert: New Nan Fong Trading Inc. recalls Source Day Natural Treasures Dried Liquorice Slice (16-oz pkg; Product of China) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in New York City.

Allergy Alert: P. East Trading Corp. recalls Fruits Du Sud Golden Seedless Raisins (30-lb box; Lot No. FDS T499/18; Production date April 2018; Product of South Africa) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert: Stewart’s Shops Corp. recalls Stewart’s Shops brand Cranberry Apple Refresher (16 fluid oz; Expiry Nov 19; UPC 0 82086 31014 3) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls S&W White Beans (15 oz; can code Best By AUG 23 2020 1310 F2 236 17 XXXX (time stamp)) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Northwest LLC recalls PORK CARNITAS BOWL (11-oz bowls; Sell by 10/15/18 through 10/19/18) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: GHSE, LLC recalls Marketside™ FIESTA SALAD WITH STEAK (15.25-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Use by dates 10/17/2018 through 10/20/2018) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Food Safety Recall: GH Foods CA, LLC recalls approximately 940 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in California.

Food Safety Recall: Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc recalls approximately 916 pounds of ready-to-eat wrap and salad products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Supermarché Laurier (Metro) (Montreal, QC) recalls SAUCISSES ORIENTALES (all lots sold up to October 18, 2018) due to undeclared mustard and milk.

Allergy Alert: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Schneiders brand Country Naturals Wieners (375g; Best Before 2018 OC 15; UPC 0 62000 10879 7) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Carletti A/S recalls Irma Bridge Blanding (180g; Best before 24/02/2020, 27/02/2020) due to incorrect labeling for hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia AB recalls Simply Great mustikka, taateli ja kardemumma -granolaa / Simply Great blueberry, dandelion and cardamom granola (475g; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls Axa Granola Blueberry & Cardamom (475g; Lot #1358840; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FROM-UN recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls several Atelier Blini products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Quenelles natures (320g; Best before 19/10/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Baskalia recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jürgen Würth Lebensmittelgroßhandel e.K. recalls Petite Fleur Kräuter brand Belgian soft cheese made from raw milk (approx 300g; Best before 8.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gut Sambach GmbH Sozialtherapie & ökologischer Landbau Gutsstr. recalls Hoflaibchen sliced cheese made from raw milk (100-200g; Best before 28.10. – 02.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Parmareggio SpA recalls CUOR DI FETTE brand COOP SCAMORZA BIANCA FETTE (140g; Lot #25L8345; Best before 12/11/2018) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Formulite Pty Ltd recalls various flavors of Formulite Lupin Soup due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alerts: October 1 – 16, 2018

The FoodBugLady is back after a two-week holiday, and it’s time to play catch-up.

Here is a list of recalls relating to allergy alerts for the first half of October. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices containing detailed information for each alert.

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USA Allergy Alerts

October 15th: Clackamas Bakery has recalled Fred Meyer Bakery Angel Food Cake Bar (12 oz.) sold in its retail stores because the product may contain milk and soy not listed on the label.

October 15th: Feel Good Foods Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling six lots of “Vegetable Fried Rice” frozen meals, UPC 00899039002129 because they may contain undeclared egg.

October 11th: Forager Project is recalling three dates of Nuts and Vanilla – Organic Plant Protein Shake because the product contains almond flour which is not declared on the label.

October 9th: Kemps of St. Paul, Minn., is voluntarily recalling Sweet Me Creamery Brookie Dough ice cream, individual pints and pint four-packs, because it may contain an undeclared peanut allergen

October 2nd: Apollo Food International Inc. of Long Island City, NY, is recalling its 2.469 ounce packages of “Mini Roll” food treats because they may contain undeclared eggs.

Canada

October 12th: J. L. Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Coconut Town brand Coconut Wafer Roll due to undeclared milk.

October 9th: Ten Ten Dim Sum recalls Ten Ten Dim Sum brand Dumplings due to undeclared egg.

October 9th: AJ International Trading (2372761 Ontario Inc.) recalls Rice Cracker (Barbecue Flavor) and Squid Snack (Hot & Spicy) due to undecalred sesame and squid.

October 4th: 9355936 Canada Inc. recalls various Carstairs Ideal Weight Loss brand and Nutritional Ketosis brand Protein Bars due to undeclared soy.

October 3rd: La Galette de Montréal recalls crêpes de sarrasin due to undeclared gluten.

October 3rd: Guruji Foods Inc. recalls Guruji brand Amritsari Punjabi Wari Spice Chunkes Spiced Lentil Dumplings due to undeclared wheat.

October 2nd: Magasin Coop de Ste-Perpétue recalls spaghetti sauce due to undeclared soy and wheat.

October 2nd: La Glutinière inc recalls various products due to undeclared soy.

Europe

October 13th (Belgium): Hema recalls rouleaux de spéculoos au beurre due to undeclared soy.

October 12th (Belgium): Colruyt recalls boulettes de poulet aux légumes / chicken & vegetable balls due to undeclared wheat and celery.

October 6th (Belgium): Aviko recalls Cheese Croquettes due to undeclared shellfish.

October 12th (Denmark): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls Simply Great Granola Blueberry, Date & Cardamom due to undeclared nuts.

October 2nd (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Sportyfeel Naturally Raw Bar Orange & Raw Cocoa due to undeclared milk.

October 4th (France): Auchan recalls various sheep’s milk cheeses due to undeclared egg.

October 12th (Ireland): Various batches of Brady Family Glazed by Hand Real Irish Ham recalled due to undeclared mustard.

October 1st (Ireland): Various batches of Uncle Bok products recalled due to undeclared wheat gluten, fish and/or sulphur dioxide.

October 11th (Italy): Nutriops S.L. recalls Ecomil brand Coconut Milk Nature due to undeclared nuts.

October 15th (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls boulettes de poulet aux légumes / chicken & vegetable balls due to undeclared wheat and celery.

October 15th (Luxembourg): HEMA recalls rouleaux de spéculoos au beurre due to undeclared soy.

October 11th (Netherlands): HEMA recalls Cream butter gingerbread bars due to undeclared soy.

October 2nd (Sweden): ICA recalls Grilled Chicken in Soft Tortilla Bread due to undeclared tuna.

October 16th (UK): John & Pascalis Ltd recalls Four Seasons Sesame Tahini due to undeclared peanuts.

October 15th (UK – England only): Southern Synergy recalls Arnott’s Shapes Originals Savoury, Arnott’s Shapes Originals Cheddar and Arnott’s Cheds due to undelcared celery and mustard.

October 13th (UK): E H Booths & Co Ltd is recalling Booths Honey & Spelt Bread because it contains barley (gluten), lupin and sesame which are not mentioned on the label.

October 13th (UK – England and Wales): Milegate Ltd is recalling Noury Individually Quick Frozen Prawns because they contain crustaceans and sulphites which are not mentioned on the label.

October 10th (UK): E H Booths & Co Ltd is recalling Booths Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice Pot because it contains cashew nuts which are not mentioned on the label.

October 9th (UK – England): Southern Synergy is recalling Arnott’s Shapes Originals Barbecue and Arnott’s Shapes Originals Pizza because they contain celery and/or mustard which are not mentioned on the label.

October 9th (UK –  England): Farmhouse Biscuits Ltd is recalling Honey & Oat Biscuits because they contain wheat which is not mentioned on the label.

October 5th (UK): The National Trust is recalling a range of biscuits that may be contaminated with traces of peanuts or treenuts.

Australia and New Zealand

October 4th (Australia): Coles recalls Big Yum Beef Pie due to undeclared egg.

October 6th (New Zealand): Wilson Consumer Products Ltd recalls Hershey’s Caramel Syrup Sundae Dream due to undeclared milk.

Recalls and Alerts: September 27 – 30, 2018

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.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Highwide International recalls Lavite brand Soft-Dried Mango (100g; Product code 2018 APR 20 / 2019 APR 20; UPC 8 936131 430107) due to undeclared sulfites.

Food Safety Recall: Ernie et Ellie (Montreal, QC) recalls various prepared foods that were manufactured under conditions that may have rendered them unfit for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Le Fumoir d’Antan recalls various smoked fish products that were not maintained frozen, which may have rendered them unfit for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Imperial Meat Products recalls Aoste Pain de Viande(100g; Best before dates 24/09/2018, 3/10/2018, 9/10/2018, 18/10/2018, 19/10/2018; Lots 004028, 004036, 004041, 004049, 004050) due to undeclared egg and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls various products due to undeclared nut, shrimp, wheat and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): N J Marketing Ltd recalls Lemon Bonbons (180g; Use by September 2019) due to undeclared soy and milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): Seeberger GmbH recalls Seeberger brand Popcorn (500g; Lots #L435136, L435137, L437018, L437019; Expiry dates 01/2020, 02/2020,  02/2020, 02/2020) due to elevated levels of mycotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Glockenbrot Bäckerei GmbH & Co. OHG recalls BÄCKERKRÖNUNG Pro Vital Schnitte (500g; Batch code K264; Best before 01.10.2018) due to foreign matter (black plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Seeberger GmbH recalls Seeberger brand Popcorn (500g; Lots #L435136, L435137, L437018, L437019; Expiry dates 01/2020, 02/2020,  02/2020, 02/2020) due to elevated levels of mycotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Glockenbrot Bäckerei GmbH&Co. OHG recalls REWE Beste Wahl Pro Vital Schnitte (500 g; Best before 01.10.2018) due to foreign matter (black plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls various spinach leaves and mixed leaves containing spinach due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): GASTRONOMIA D’ITALIA recalls COUS COUS POLLO E VERDURE (200g; Best before 07-10-2018) due to risk of microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Seeberger recalls Seeberger brand Popcorn (500g; Lots L435136, L437059, L435137; Expiry date 31/01/2020) due to elevated levels of mycotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland only): Lidl Ireland recalls Lidl Baby Leaf Spinach (250g; Batch codes #260 & 261; Best before 23rd, 24th & 25th September 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland only): Dunnes Stores recalls Fresh, Ready to wash, Spinach Leaves (100g; Use by 26th September 2018) and Fresh, Ready to Wash, Mixed Leaves (75g; Use by 26th September 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): V4 IMPORTS PTY LTD recalls Deli Spice Sesame Biscuit Black (150g; Best Before: 12/2019) due to undeclared peanut and gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Harman Impex (NZ) Ltd recalls Idhayam brand Mantra Groundnut Oil (all batches; Product of India) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Bluerock Ltd recalls Veesey brand Egg Free Mayo (200g and 1kg; Best before 8/11/18, 15/11/18 and 19/10/18) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Couscous (500g; Batch #NZ006577; Best before 06/08/2019) due to undeclared peanuts.