Category: allergy

Recall Roundup: February 3, 2011

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: Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. (McAllen, TX) recalls Spartan brand and Shurfine brand frozen breaded okra (16 oz. pkg; Code MV29110O1 or MV23510P1), because they may contain undeclared whey.
  • Allergy Alert: Tomaso’s (Blue Lake, CA) recalls Caesar Dressing, 12 oz., because the dressing contains undeclared egg.
  • Allergy Alert: Unified Grocers recalls Mariegold Baking White Bread (24 oz) and Vallarta Premium White Bread (24 oz) because they may contain undeclared milk. The affected code dates are Feb 2, Feb 3 and Feb 5.
  • Allergy Alert Update: Shuckman’s Fish Co. (Louisville, KY) updates the recall of 8 ounce packages of Mooney’s Kentucky Bourbon Cheese and ValuMarket Beer Cheese Spread because they may contain undeclared soy and anchovy puree. The recalled products are sold to retail stores in Kentucky.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: The Hawaii State Department of Health is issuing a revised list of recalled products manufactured by First Commercial Kitchen LLC based on new information received on February 1, 2011. The previous list should be disregarded and replaced by this list.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Godi International, Corp. (South Florida) recalls Fruta Planta and Reduce Weight Fruta Planta weight loss dietary supplements, because they contain undeclared Sibutramine.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: AFOD Ltd. recalls Century brand Bicol Express canned Tuna (180g cans; Product of Philippines; all codes), because the product contains undeclared soy). The recalled canned tuna was distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Oriental Merchant (Europe) Ltd. recalls Mas-River Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans, 184g (all dates and batch codes), because the product is from an unapproved establishment in Malaysia and high levels of histamine have been found in one batch of tins.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall Update (New Zealand): Biofarm Products Ltd extends its earlier recall (Biofarm Bush Honey Yogurt, 1 litre, Best Before 5th March 2011) to include the addition of Acidophilus Yogurt, 1 litre, Best Before 5th March 2011 – after discovering the presence of E. coli.

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 web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.

Recall Roundup: January 31, 2011

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: Shuckman’s Fish Co. (Louisville, KY) recalls Kentucky Bourbon Cheese and Valumarket Beer Cheese Spread (8-oz containers; various lot numbers and sell-by dates), because the cheese products may contain undeclared soy. The recalled items were sold in retail stores in Kentucky.
  • Allergy Alert: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Light Tiramisu Ice Cream (UPC 41415-13343; Lot code Sep 12 2011 B7 PLT 12-444), which may contain Publix Premium Coffee Almond Fudge Light Ice Cream, resulting in the presence of undeclared almonds.
  • Food Safety Recall (Update): Sabor Farms (Salinas, CA) recalls four brands of fresh cilantro because the cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella. The implicated product was sold between Jan 14th and Jan 28th under the labels Nature’s Reward, Ocean Mist, Tanimura & Antle and Queen Victoria. The cilantro was sold in retail stores, including Walmart, in California and several other states.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (Hong Kong and Singapore): Hoepharma (HK) Ltd. recalls all batches of its prescription-only acne treatment, T3 Actin Cream 0.1% (manufactured in Malaysia), after Singapore finds that the content of its active ingredient, tretinoin, is less than stated.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Allergy Alert (Australia): Coles Supermarkets Limited recalls Coles Crumbed Fish Fillets, and Black Oreodory Fillets in Light Crispy Breadcrumbs (200g cardboard box; all date codes; Product of China), because the product contains undeclared peanut. The recalled fish products were sold in Coles stores across Australia.
  • Food Safety Recall Update (New Zealand): Biofarm Products Ltd. recalls Biofarm Bush Honey Yoghurt, 1 litre (Best before 5th March 2011) after discovering the presence of E. coli in the product. The recalled yoghurt was distributed through all major food retail outlets and health food shops throughout New Zealand.

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 web site.

Recall Roundup: January 29, 2011

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: Keebler® (Battle Creek, MI) recalls Fudge Shoppe® Jumbo Fudge Sticks (8-count cartons; UPC 3010053332; Lot code AS 07 27 1A), sold at convenience stores, because the packages contain Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks; peanuts are not declared on the carton label.
  • Allergy Alert: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream (UPC 41415-13343; Lot code Sep 12 2011 B7 PLT 12-444), because the ice cream contains undeclared almonds, due to a packaging error. The recalled ice cream was available in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee.
  • Allergy Alert: Nina Mia, Inc. (Fullerton, CA) recalls Pasta Mia Veal Ravioli Gastronomica (6-lb case; Est. No. 20314; Produced from Feb 11, 2010 to Sept 24, 2010), because the products contain undeclared soy. The recalled ravioli products were shipped to food service establishments in California.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: The Hawaii State Department of Health issues a revised list of recalled products manufactured by First Commercial Kitchen LLC. The products identified on the list may have been manufactured under inadequate control measures and pose a potential health risk if consumed. First Commercial Kitchen LLC has requested a hearing to contest the State’s issuance of a Notice of Permit Suspension and Order to Cease and Desist.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Circle City Marketing and Distributing, d.b.a. Candy Dynamics (Indianapolis, IN) recalls all flavors and lots of Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge products, 0.3 oz/8g size, because some of the product contains elevated levels of lead that surpass the FDA limit. The recalled Nuclear Sludge® products were distributed in the USA, Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Mexico and El Salvador.
  • Food Safety Alert: The California Department of Public Health warns the public not to consume certain fresh cilantro distributed by Tanimura & Antle (Salinas, CA), because the cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella. The implicated cilantro was sold at retail locations in California from January 14 through January 28th, in bunches containing a white twist-tie printed with blue lettering containing the words “Produce of USA, Cilantro #4889.
  • Food Safety Recall: Bavan Food Company recalls Bavan brand Santra Goli and Bavan brand Khati Mithi Goli candies after the California Department of Public Health finds unacceptable levels of lead in the products.
  • Pet Food Safety Recall: Merrick Pet Care, Inc. (Amarillo, TX) recalls Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats (Item #27077; UPC #02280827077; All lots up to and including 10364), because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled pet treats were shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the United States.
  • Animal Feed Safety Recall: Manna Pro Products, LLC recalls Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed (40-lb bags; Lot 1006; UPC 0 95668 90151 6), because the feed may contain monensin sodium, a medication that can be fatal to horses if fed at sufficiently high levels. The recalled batch of feed was distributed January 11, 2011 through January 21, 2011 to retailers in California, Nevada and Oregon.
  • Food Recall/Withdrawal: Food City advises its customers that Food Club Premium Self-Rising Flour (8-lb bag) has been recalled/withdrawn.
  • Alcohol Prep Pad/Swab Recall Update: GlaxoSmithKline advises that patients using Arixtra Starter Kits titled “Looking Ahead with ARIXTRA” should immediately discontinue using the Triad alcohol prep pads included in the kits. Instead, patients should use alcohol prep pads from another manufacturer or use a sterile gauze pad moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns the public that Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy (190g packages; UPC 6 28162 81013 0) has been recalled by the importer because it contains undeclared peanuts. The recalled candy was distributed across Canada.
  • Allergy Alert: Marché Richelieu (Longueuil, QC) recalls Salade de patates Mérite and Salade de macaroni, because the salads may contain several undeclared allergens, including milk, fish, shellfish, nuts, and sesame seeds.
  • Food Safety Recall (Update): Circle City Marketing and Distributing, d.b.a. Candy Dynamics (Indianapolis, IN) recalls all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® products (all flavours; Product of Pakistan), because the candy may contain lead in excess of the permitted levels.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: True North Nutrition (the importer and distributor) has been asked by Health Canada to recall Nutrex Research Lipo 6X, because it contains caffeine and synephrine. These ingredients may cause serious adverse reactions in some individuals.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Circle City Marketing and Distributing, d.b.a. Candy Dynamics (Indianapolis, IN) recalls all flavors and lots ofToxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge products, 0.3 oz/8g size, because some of the product contains elevated levels of lead that surpass the FDA limit. The recalled Nuclear Sludge® products were distributed in the USA, Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Mexico and El Salvador.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0103): Unauthorized substance morpholine in lemons from Turkey; distributed to Greece.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2011.0104): Prohibited substance chloramphenicol in vitamins for feed from China; distributed to Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation and Sweden.
  • Pet Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0105): Salmonella and high count of Enterobacteriaceae in dog chew from Thailand; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0106 and #2011.0109): Diazinon in tajerleaf from the Dominican Republic; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0107): Methomyl in fresh papaya from Thailand; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0108): Carbendazim in papaya from the Dominican Republic; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0110): Wires in starches from Germany; distributed to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0111): Prohibited substance chloramphenicol in frozen shrimps from India; distributed to Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall Update: Circle City Marketing and Distributing, d.b.a. Candy Dynamics (Indianapolis, IN) recalls all flavors and lots ofToxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge products, 0.3 oz/8g size, because some of the product contains elevated levels of lead that surpass the FDA limit. The recalled Nuclear Sludge® products were distributed in the USA, Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Mexico and El Salvador.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Biofarm Products recalls its Bush Honey Yoghurt (1-litre containers; Best before March 5) after lab tests detect E. coli.

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Food Safety Recall Update: Circle City Marketing and Distributing, d.b.a. Candy Dynamics (Indianapolis, IN) recalls all flavors and lots ofToxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge products, 0.3 oz/8g size, because some of the product contains elevated levels of lead that surpass the FDA limit. The recalled Nuclear Sludge® products were distributed in the USA, Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Mexico and El Salvador.

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 web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.