Recalls and Alerts: August 28 – 30, 2017

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: Demakes Enterprises, Inc. recalls Thin ‘n Trim Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage Buffalo Style (10-oz vacuum-sealed package; Use-by dates from MAY:17-2017 through DEC: 06-2017) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Allergy Alert: Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. recalls Jalebi (Code number-P026 and P027) because the packets may contain undeclared almond pieces. The recalled product was distributed to the grocery stores located in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Allergy Alert: Dedinas Franzak Enterprises recalls several brands of butter flavored popcorn because the products may contain undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the states in which they were distributed.

Allergy Alert: Blossom Foods, LLC (Oakland, CA) recalls approximately 15,092 pounds of beef, chicken, and pork products due to undeclared soy and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in California and Ohio.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Mid Valley Pharmaceutical recalls Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief syrup (4 FL OZ. (118 ml) bottle; Lot #23221701; Expiry 05/19; UPC 7 62558 00204 1) and Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold syrup (4 FL OZ. (118 ml) bottle; Lot #23221701; Expiry 05/19; UPC 7 62558 00316 1) due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recalled products were distributed in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas to retailers and pharmacies.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Lucky Mart Inc. recalls Piyanping Anti-Itch Lotion (0.67 oz (20g) tube in a paper carton. Lots C14005 (Exp. 03/2017), C16001 (Exp. 12/2018), C16002 (Exp. 12/2018)) due to inclusion of an incorrect active ingredient.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Galouine Auberge et Restaurant recalls Tartinade de Saumon Fumé / Smoked Salmon Spread (212 mL; All lots produced up to and including 29 August, 2017) because the product may not have been prepared in a manner that would ensure its safety.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay and OKay Compact recall OKay Viande pour pita / OKay Meat for Pita (500g; Best by 2/9/2017; Sold from 25/8 through 29/8/17), due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dansk Supermarked Group recalls various lots of cold-smoked salmon and eviscerated salmon due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Villiger Industries Ltd. recalls V-King brand Chilled Smoked Salmon (100g; Produced 8 August 2017; Expiry 8 September 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): L’Tofod Ltd. recalls Norven frozen, sliced Smoked Trout Filet (350g and 1 kg; Expiry 19/04/18) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls London Choco Roll Double choco milk cream cake (28 x 20g pkg; Expiry 29 August 2018; Product of Malaysia) and London Choco Roll Double choco milk cream cake (6 x 20g; Expiry 1 September 2018; Product of Malaysia) due to mold growth as a result of a sealing defect during production.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Tek Shing Trading Pty Ltd. recalls Chuan Qi Hot Pot Sauce (100g; Best before 12/04/2018) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Multiple importers recall various Chung Jung One Seasoned Bean Paste Products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 25 – 27, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Blossom Foods, LLC recalls approximately 15,092 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to undeclared soy and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of recalled products, which were shipped to institutional locations in California and Ohio.

Allergy Alert: DiLuigi Foods Inc. recalls TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (1-lb vacuum-sealed packages; produced and packaged from Aug. 10, 2017 to Aug. 24, 2017) due to undeclared soy lecithin. The recalled products were shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington D.C.

Food Safety Recall: Ronald A. Chisholm, Ltd. recalls FLANC PORC, PORK BELLY (40-lb cardboard box; produced and packaged from June 27, 2017 to July 20, 2017) produced without benefit of import inspection. The recalled items were shipped to restaurants in Hawaii.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Soo Jerky Ltd. recalls Sue’s Jerky brand Sweet Sesame Pork Jerky (40g; Product codes 778085, 775687; UPC 0 65717 61053 9) and Sue’s Jerky brand Variety Pack (12 x 40g; Product codes 776382, 777186, 778086, 776087, 776287, 777288; UPC 0 65717 62005 7) due to undeclared fish. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in British Columbia and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice® Blue Menu Trail Mix (250g; Best before 2018 JN 14; UPC 0 60383 18390 5) due to undeclared wheat and soy. The recalled product was distributed to consumers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Storstrøms Ost A/S recalls Fransk Smelteost m/valnød / French melt cheese with walnuts (All sizes; All Best by dates) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Guld Gryden Lammeculotte / Gold Pot Lamb Culotte (450-650 g; Best before 23/9-2017) due to an incorrect ‘Best before’ date. The correct date should be 25/8-2017.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Merschbrock-Wiese Gewürz GmbH recalls Organic Ground Fennel and various fine spice mixes due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Schnitzer GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schnitzer Organic Baguette Classic (360g; Best before 03.01.2018; Batch 30118) due to pieces of hard plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GAEC CAPERAN recalls various goat milk cheeses (various weights; Lot #162 to 215; Best by 10/08/17 to 04/10/17; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Roos-Ruhlmann GmbH recalls various goat milk cheeses (various weights; Lot #162 to 215; Best by 10/08/17 to 04/10/17; Product of France) due to possible 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 (Hong Kong): The Dairy Farm Company Limited recalls PRESHAFRUIT brand Cold Pressed Apple & Strawberry bottled fruit juice drink (1 Liter; Use by September 6, 2017; Product of Australia) due to patulin contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): COYO Corporate Pty Ltd recalls COYO Sea Salted Caramel Coconut Milk Ice Cream Alternative (125 mL and 500 mL; Best before 08/04/18, 29/05/18, 27/06/18, 02/08/18) due to undeclared gluten. The products have been available for sale at independentretailers in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall various Chung Jung One brand Sunchange Ssamjang seasoned bean pastes due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and package sizes.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 23 – 24, 2017

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Ripley Dairy LLC recalls Hillcrest Dairy brand Old Fashioned Raw Milk Monterey Jack, Horseradish Monterey Jack, and Chipotle Adobo Monterey Jack cheeses (Mfg. Date 5/17/17) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Expresco Foods, Inc. (Montreal, QC, Canada) recalls WEST END CUISINE GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CHICKEN SKEWERS HAND-MADE WITH CHICKEN BREAST (1.31-lb. packages; lot codes 172562, 172640, 172571 and 172704; UPC 621588314947) and EXPRESCO GRILLED Garlic & Herb CHICKEN SKEWERS (1.09-lb packages; lot codes 172563, 172668, 172669 and 172670; UPC 621588315555) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Sunrise Growers Inc. recalls Great Value Organic Dark Sweet Pitted Cherry products (32 ounce printed plastic zip top bags; Best By 08/10/19; Lot code FED722211 or FED722212; UPC 078742126166) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to a customer distribution center in Louisiana and may have been redistributed to stores in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Pharmaceutical Products Safety Recall: Centurion Labs recalls Ninjacof (473 mL bottles; Lot# 200N1601; Expiration date 11/2018) and Ninjacof A (473 mL bottles; Lot# 201NA1601; Expiration date 11/2018) due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recalled products were manufactured by Vilvet and distributed by Centurion in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Juliang Healthy Food recalls Juliang brand Peach Blossom Powder for Beautifying Face (300g; All lot codes; UPC 6 944922 800734) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Weddel Ltd. recalls Hereford brand Chopped Ham (340g pkgs; Product codes 06/26/2020, 08/13/2020, 09/10/2020; UPC 8 85512 90152 2) due to possible bone fragments in the product. The recalled product was supplied to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Folie en Vrac inc. recalls various products, as the items in question were not prepared or processed in a manner that would ensure their safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Recall: Nutrisoya Foods Inc. recalls Kirkland Signature brand Organic Fortified Soy Beverage Original (946 mL; Best by 2018MA06; Lot no. 710059211; UPC 0 96619 67324 7), because the Tetra Pak cartons may swell due to a microbiological spoilage issue. The recalled product was supplied to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Frohwein’s recalls Frohwein’s Beef Sausages (varying weights; all Use By dates from 4 August through 26 August 2017) due to undeclared mustard and soya, and also recalls Frohwein’s Beef Pickled Briskets (flat and rolled; varying weights; all Use By dates from 10 August through 31 August 2017) due to undeclared mustard and celery.

Food Safety Recall (Austria, France, Germany): FROMI GmbH recalls Morbier coque – Morbier Tradition raw cow’s milk cheese (Lot 150; Best by 26.08.17 – 28.08.17 – 29.08.17 – 04.09.17; Manufactured in France by Monts de Joux) due to possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli 026:H11.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Salico AB recalls pre-cut apple slices (Best before August 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2017; sold in bags to McDonalds in the Nordic region) due to metal particles.