Recalls and Alerts: April 6 – 9, 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: Mibo Fresh Food (Fort Worth, TX) recalls Mibo Fresh Baby Greens with Turkey and Mango Salad with Sweet Onion Dijon Dressing (2 7.2-oz. tray packages; Produced on various dates between March 28, 2017- April 6, 2017; Best by dates from April 7, 2017- April 16, 2017) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Oberlander Baking Co. recalls Oberlander Gluten Free Bakery Chocolate Kokosh Cake (14 oz.; Date code April 30, 2017; UPC 43711-18093) due to undeclared almonds. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores in Greater Louisville area (including Indiana) and Lexington, Kentucky and at Stop and Shop stores.

Allergy Alert: H.J. Heinz Co. (Muscatine, Iowa) recalls approximately 5,022 pounds of bistro au jus gravy product that is incorrectly labeled as pork gravy (Best By 12/28/2017 MU6F04) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Organic Marketside Spring Mix Salad (5 oz.; Production code G089B19; Best-if-used-by APR 14, 2017; UPC code 6 8113132897 5) after extraneous animal matter (bat body parts) was allegedly found in a single container of the salad. The recalled salads were sold in Walmart stores in the Southeastern region of the United States.

Food Product Withdrawal: Merisant withdraws Whole Earth Monk Fruit Juice (1.62 oz; UPC 85898200144; All lot codes) because the product does not meet quality standards. The product was sold at Save Mart/S-Mart, Food Maxx/Maxx Value Foods and Lucky stores.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Au Pied Levé (Magog, QC) recalls various cooked rillettes due to improper refrigeration. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Food Recall: Kraft Heinz Canada ULC recalls Heinz Apple Juice from Concentrate (1 L; 2017 NO 29 and 2018 JA 04; UPC 0 57000 02064 4) due to mold contamination. The recalled product was available from retailers in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Puhdistamo Real Foods Oy recalls Puhdistamo Riisiproteiini, suklaa (Best by date 08/18; Batch code 0301 0009) due to undeclared whey.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hoo Hing Limited recalls Samlip Fresh Udon Noodles (200g; Best by 15 November 2017; Batch code 4441082) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Unifood Import A/S recalls Victoria Chickpeas (400g cans; Expiry date 16/03/2020; Lot #V1 B075 07:17 4) because the exterior of the cans was contaminated during transport outside of Denmark.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Erzabtei St. Ottilien recalls Semi-solid Sliced Cheese (Best by dates May 9, 2017, May 14, 2017, May 19, 2017 and May 22, 2017) due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Taste of Asia Ltd. advises gluten-sensitive consumers that Taste of Asia Rice Sticks Spirals (Expiry date 30/05/2018; Manufactured by Sufuko Podstaff Joint Stock Company, Vietnam) may contain undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Ceres Resources Limited recalls various Organix brand baby biscuits, imported from the UK, due to a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority advises that importers have recalled various Organix brand baby biscuits, imported from the UK, due to a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

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: April 3 – 5, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Food Evolution, LLC recalls Mediterranean Style Cous Cous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing (12.01 oz; Use by date April 7, 2017) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled product was shipped to Roundy’s Supermarket locations in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Dream® brand (Lake Success, NY) reinforces to its customers that the Dream® plant-based, chocolate-coated frozen desserts listed in its Public Alert notice have been found to contain milk. The products are safe for consumers who do not have an allergy to milk, and have not been recalled. Consumers who believe they may be allergic to milk should consult the notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. recalls Wegmans Original Killer Brownies with Pecans (best-by dates 03/21/17 through 4/5/17 only; UPC number 20818400000) because they may contain undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of the 15 Wegmans stores in New York State where the product was sold.

Food Safety Recall: ALDI, in cooperation with Lakeside Foods, Inc., recalls Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas (16 oz bag; Expiry date 08/2018; UPC 041498164294; several different packaging codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The frozen peas were sold in ALDI supermarkets in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): La Cie McCormick Canada recalls Thai Kitchen brand Original Pad Thai Stir-fry Sauce (236 mL; UPC 7 37628 00510 9; Best before 2018JN27) due to undeclared peanut. The Allergy Alert was updated to reflect national distribution of the recalled product. The recalled stir-fry sauce was sold in Giant Tiger stores.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Central Smith Creamery recalls Wholesome Farms brand Strawberry Sundae Cup (individual 115ml cups and case of 48 cups; code on individual cups is 03204; code on case is 7382200018032042 2/1/17; UPC (case only) 00074865915038) after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds Listeria monocytogenes in the product. The original recall was updated to add the Strawberry flavour. Recalled Sundae Cups were distributed to food service sector customers in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and possibly nationwide. No illnesses have been reported.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. recalls Robin Hood brand All Purpose Flour, Original (10 kg; Production code 6 291 548; Best before 2018 AL 17; UPC 0 59000 01652 8) due to contamination with E. coli O121. The recall was expanded to advise that the distribution of the product is nationwide. This product has been linked to one reported illness.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Eastern Fish recalls Golden Seafood brand Peeled Shrimp (450g; Best before 02/05/2018; Lot #VN200V137) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold at Alki stores (see recall notice for a complete list of affected stores).

Allergy Alert (UK): Krunchi Foods recalls Krunchi Egg Free Cake Rusk, Krunchi Cake Rusk Soonfi and Krunchi Cake Rusk Original (283g pack size; All batch codes; All best by dates) due to undeclared egg, wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Crab & Chilli Linguine (350g; Use by 5 April 2017) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danish Bottling Company A/S recalls AQUAvand bottled water (2L bottle; Expiry dates 25/03/2019, 26/03/2019, 27/03/2019 and 28/03/2019) due to high bacterial counts. The recalled water was sold in NETTO stores across Denmark.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Midsona Danmark A/S recalls Grøn Balance økologisk Mysli Bær og Kerner/Green Balance organic muesli berries and grain (650g; Best before 30/08/2017; Lot #30.08.2017 L0) due to a risk of broken glass in the product. The recalled product was sold in MENY, KIWI, SPAR, Min Købmand, Letkøb, drugstores and convenience stores across Denmark.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): The importer, Diplomat, warns consumers that certain MESTEMACHER breads may contain undeclared soy, sesame, nuts, or milk. Please refer to the public notice for a complete list of affected products. Consumers who are not sensitive to these foods can consume the indicated breads without risk to health.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organix recalls Organix Finger Foods Baby Biscuits due to a potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products and distribution information.

*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: March 30 – April 2, 2017

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United States

Outbreak Alert/Recall Update: FDA has suspended the Food Facility Registration of Dixie Dew Products, Inc., manufacturer of the I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter that is behind an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, which has sickened 29 people in 12 states, sending 12 of the victims to hospital. The suspension comes on the heels of an FDA investigation into the operations of Dixie Dew and the discovery of numerous, serious and long-standing deviations from good manufacturing practices.

Allergy Alert: Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. recalls Reser’s Macaroni Salad (16 oz.; Use by April 24, 2017; UPC 71117.19007) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to grocery retailers and distributors in AL, CO, GA, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NY, OK, PA, TX, and WI.

Allergy Alert: Lifestyle Evolution recalls NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter nutrition bars (Manufacturing code B16119A; Best by 28-Jul-17; UPC (bar) 6 91535 20701 1; UPC (box) 6 91535 20702 8) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Aldi, in cooperation with Olde York, recalls Clancy’s Snack Combo bags. Due to a packaging error, the product may contain undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands recalls Hunt’s Chili Kits (44.8 oz; UPC 20-0-27000-42063-2; Lot codes 3534619500, 3534622200 and 3534619600; Best by dates Apr 04, 2018, May 01, 2018 and Apr 05, 2018 respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sigma Alimentos Congelados recalls Menu del Sol Frozen Beans and Cheese Burritos (2 lb; Lot #C3018; BEST BY MAR01 18; UPC 45230-05601) after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a sample during routine product testing. The recalled products were sold via retail outlets in California and Nevada.

Food Safety Recall: Hannaford (Chelmsford, MA) recalls 80 percent ground beef produced and sold at the store March 31, because the product may contain glass fragments.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Cie McCormick Canada recalls Thai Kitchen Original Pad Thai Stir-fry Sauce (236 ml; Best before 2018JN27; UPC 7 37628 00510 9) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was sold through retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Allergy Alert: Pêcherie Manicouagan inc. (Baie-Comeau, QC) recalls various products due to undeclared milk, egg, soy and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of items.

Food Safety Recall: Central Smith Creamery recalls Wholesome Farms brand Vanilla Sundae Cup (115 mL; Product code 017032 and case of 48 x 115 ml; Product code 7382200017032029 2/1/17; UPC 00074865915427) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The product was distributed to food service customers in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and possibly to other provinces nationwide.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Frankly Fresh Salads Inc. and H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. recall various Chef Destinations, Frankly Fresh Salads and Fresh St. brands Fresh Guacamole and 7 Layer Dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Thorntons recalls Thorntons Dark Chocolate Easter Egg with a Personalised Iced Message (265g; All dates; all batches) due to undeclared milk in the icing.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Thorntons recalls Thorntons Dark Chocolate Easter Egg with a Personalised Iced Message (265g; All dates; all batches) due to undeclared milk in the icing.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Midsona Danmark A/S recalls Urtekram økologisk Muesli Crunchy aronia/Urtekram Organic Muesli Crunchy aronia (550g; Lot #23.11.2017 L2; Best by 23/11-2017) due to risk of broken glass in the product.