Recalls and Alerts: May 13 – 16, 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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Canada

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Claude Mathieu (Saint-Benjamin, QC) recalls Cretons au porc maison (Variable portion sizes; All product sold up to and including May 11, 2018; UPC 0260599003473) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Aliments Eduardo (Montreal, QC) recalls all products manufactured between December 27, 2017 and May 10, 2018, as the items were not manufactured under conditions that would assure they were safe for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Four Seasons Marketplace Inc. recalls Four Seasons Marketplace brand Apple Cider Smoked Salmon (Best before 2018MA23 and 2018MA29; UPC starts with 0204051) and Four Seasons Marketplace brand Vodka Smoked Salmon (Best before 2018MA 23; UPC starts with 0204028) because the products may permit growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled items were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Les Dépendances recalls Haute Montagne brand Reblochon de Savoie (AOP) au lait cru raw milk cheese (450-550g; All lots starting with 8CR; UPC 8 31014 00139 0) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Although no illnesses have been reported in Canada, there have been reports of illnesses in France associated with consumption of this product.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market brand Reblochon Cheese “raw cow cheese” (variable package sizes; All “Packed On” dates from March 20, 2018 up to and including May 15, 2018; UPC starts with 0293524) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Although no illnesses have been reported in Canada, there have been reports of illnesses in France associated with consumption of this product.

Europe

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recalls (France): The Ministry of Health has confirmed seven severe cases of E. coli O26 illnesses in young children associated with consumption of a raw milk cheese manufactured in Cruseilles (Haute-Savoie) by Chabert. As a precaution, the company has recalled all production lots of Fromage AOP reblochon laitier au lait cru manufactured in its Cruseilles facility. Cheese manufactured in other production plants owned by Chabert are not affected by this recall. Please refer to the information posted on the government site for additional details. The recalled products were sold in France and exported to all of the following countries: Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Mali, Mauritius, Netherlands, Portugal, Roumania, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Spinach & Mozarella and Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Cream Cheese & Herbs (600g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Spinach & Mozarella and Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Cream Cheese & Herbs (600g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Czech Republic): IBK Trade s.r.o. recalls Fíky natural v balení / Figs (500g; Best before 31. 12. 2018; Product of Greece) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Food Company i Lidköping AB recalls various products due to potential Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: May 7 – 12, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports 12 more ill people from five states in the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak associated with shell eggs from Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. There have been a total of 35 illnesses to date reported from 9 states. Eleven of the 35 victims were hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Sugarfina, Inc. recalls white-chocolate coated Sugar Cookies (3.5 oz cube or 2.5-lb plastic bag) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in Sugarfina, Inc. retail stores throughout the U.S., and select Nordstrom department stores in Oregon, Arizona, California, Texas, Illinois,Washington, and other boutique retail stores.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: Public Health Agency of Canada has received confirmed reports of six cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Canada that are linked genetically to the current US outbreak. FDA and CDC have tied this outbreak to consumption of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.

Allergy Alert: PK Trading Inc. recalls Jongga brand Kimchi Ramen dried soup mix (140g; All batch codes; UPC 8 801052 043661) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Purasana recalls Chlorella raw powder bio superfood (Lot #OCH-DF-160330/10) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (France): Lotte recalls Lotte Choco Pie (Lot THT 19-12-2018; Best before 19/12/2018) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Jinny’s Bakery Ltd. recalls Jinny’s Bakery Hi-Fibre Brown Soda Bread no added sugar & Jinny’s Bakery Hi Fibre Brown Soda Bread (540g; Best before 14.05.2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Gastronomica Roscia srl recalls Cous cous aromatico con verdure e bacche di Goji (200g; Lot #JD15; Best before 22/05/2018) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yorkshire Game 17 Ltd recalls Wild Venison Burgers (227g; Batch code 12318; Use by 13 May 2018) due to undeclared soya, sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Remeo Gelato recalls Stracciatella Di Bergamo Gelato (500 mL; Batch code LO18M22; Best before 22 October 2019) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Mary Berry’s recalls Mary Berry’s Salad Dressing (235 mL; Batch code 7361; Best before June 2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group Services recalls Boni Selection Cereal Flakes au chocolat noir (500g; Lot #097 LC 3; Best before 07/04/2019) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls Colli Barbecue Volaille / Colli Poultry BBQ (Lot #01818123; Expiry date 10/05/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Nos Regions ont du Talent brand Reblochon de Savoie fromage au lait cru AOP (450g; sold since 21 January 2018) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Colruyt recalls flocons de céréales Boni (Article #15034; Lot #097 LC 3; Best before 07/04/2019) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Fabricake Sugarcraft Limited recalls Rolkem Special Rose Gold and Rolkem Super Gold food colours (All sizes and batch codes) due to high concentration of copper.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Sing Long Foodstuff Trading Co Pte Ltd recalls Sing Long Crunchy Peanut Butter (340g; Use by 25 Jan 2019; Product of China) due to possible foreign matter (metal screw) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Frezfrut Natural Goodness Kaya (220g; Use by 05 Feb 2020; Product of Malaysia) due to possible foreign matter (pest droppings) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aldi recalls Oh So Natural Wholefoods Almond, Cashew & Cranberry Bites (200g; All batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Al Mina Mediterranean Patisserie recalls all products up to and including Best Before 15/12/18 due to undeclared almonds, soybean, wheat and sesame seed. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Red Kellys Tasmania recalls Red Kellys Tasmania Creamy Caesar Dressing (250 mL; Batch 3; Best before 31/07/2019) due to undeclared egg, dairy and fish.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Radix Nutrition Ltd recalls specific batches of ready-to-eat, freeze-dried meals due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: May 3 – 6, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert Update: North Dakota Department of Health reports its first case of E. coli O157:H7 illness linked to consumption of romaine lettuce. The outbreak has now spread to 26 states.

Food Safety Recall: Eddy Packing Co., Inc. recalls approximately 49,558 pounds of smoked sausage products due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Texas All Grass-Fed recalls approximately 2,300 whole frozen chickens because of processing issues that may have permitted the growth of Salmonella or other bacteria. Please refer to the recall notice for additional product and distribution information.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Badger Botanicals, LLC recalls Green Suma, Red Suma, Green Hulu 2, and Red Hulu 2 kratom dietary supplements (250g pouches) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers via the company website from January 1st, 2018 to April l 12th, 2018.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Maya Distribution, LLC recalls Dragon Kratom labeled bottles and sealed packages of encapsulated and raw powder product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: Gastronomie Concept inc. (Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, QC) urges consumers to thoroughly cook Gastronomie Concept burger de filet mignon (160g or 170g; all units sold up to and including May 3, 2018), as the cooking instruction on the product label is in error.

Food Safety Recall: Pastaga inc recalls Le Petit Coin Épicerie brand partially-preserved soups and sauces as the products were not preserved in a manner to their safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): K&K Foodliner recalls K&K Foodliner brand pork schnitzel products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Abel’s Deli recalls Abel’s Deli brand Vegetable Medley (460g; Best before 05-05-2018 and 07-05-2018) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Halal Food Chakirs SPRL recalls CHATAR brand powdered ginger (200g pouch; Lot #E170686; Expiry 2020) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls Svansø Dansk Lyng Honey (225g; Lot #L36; Best before 10/07/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Tradizioni d’Italia brand Mozzarella di Buffala (Lot #101; Best before 11 May 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): FICO International Ltd recalls Epoisses brand Fromages Mons Sas (250g; Lot #18043; Best before May 11, 2018; product of France) due to possible shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coles recalls Coles Mini Classics Ice Creams, Vanilla (360 mL; Best before 16/04/2020 and 17/04/2020) and Coles Mini Classics Ice Creams, Almond (360 mL; Best before 18/04/2020) due to possible foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.