Category: E. coli O157:H7

Recalls and Alerts: September 3, 2012

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: Somersault Snack Co., LLC recalls Somersaults Pacific Sea Salt (6 oz pkg; Sell by MAR1113 G6; UPC 8-98403-00201-7), because the product may contain undeclared milk.
  • Food Safety Recall: Ready Pac Foods, Inc. (Irwindale, CA) recalls Dining In®, Ready Pac®, Starbucks®, Walmart® and Wawa® brands of packaged fruit products containing mangos distributed through August 30, 2012, because the products contain Daniella Brand mangos and may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of products, use-by dates, and the states to which each of the products was distributed.
  • Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Tropical Fruit Medley (SKU 94936; Best by dates on or before 8/28/12), because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. The affected product was sold in Trader Joe’s Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Northern Virginia stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: F&S Produce Co. Inc. (Rosenhayn, NJ) recalls certain Delish!, Garden Highway, Garden Pure, Signature Café, Trader Joe’s and Generic Label expired products that contain fresh-cut mangos (code date on or before August 28, 2012), because the products contain Daniella Brand mangos and may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. The Signature Café product was sold at Safeway and Genuardi’s; the Generic Label was sold at Walmart stores in Florida. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of recalled products.
  • Food Safety Recall: Manna Organics, Inc. (Newark, NJ) recalls various soybean sprouts and tofu products, because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed to various restaurants, retailers, and distributors in NY, NJ, PA, MA, VA, MD, CT, GA, IL, and TX on or after July 17, 2012. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products. The company has suspended production while the source of the contamination is investigated.
  • Food Safety Recall: Lowes Foods recalls Lowes Foods Toaster Pastry Choc Fudge  (11 oz; UPC 741643-02111; Lot code 28 OCT12F32), due to reports of mold.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on US retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Continental Strictly Kosher Meat, Poultry & Delicatessen Products (Est. 29; Ville Mont-Royal, QC) recalls Glatt’s brand Lean Ground Veal, Lean Ground Beef, Medium Ground Beef, and Medium Ground Beef Club Pack (Pack date 27 août 12; Lot code 22812), due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled products were sold at IGA #8111 (5800 Cavendish Boulevard, Côte Saint-Luc, QC), Kosher Quality Bakery (5855 Victoria Ave., Montreal, QC), IGA #108 (7151 Chemin de la Côte Saint-Luc, Côte Saint-Luc, QC), Alimentation Marcel Picard (13057 Gouin Boulevard, Pierrefonds, Montreal, QC) and IGA #8522 (4885 Avenue Van Horne, Montreal, QC).
  • Food Safety Recall: Canada Safeway Ltd. recalls Fruit Tray Bien Fruit Blend (907g; UPC 0 77745 23415 1; All Best Before dates) and Super Fruit Medley Fruit Blend (298g; UPC 0 77745 24023 7; All Best Before dates), because the product, which were manufactured in the USA by Ready Pac, may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. The recalled products were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, and also may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on Canadian retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Inco Copenhagen Cash & Carry recalls Xavier David Petit Bleu Blue Cheese (250g; Product of France; Best before 26/8-2012 and 4/9-2012; Lot #199211), after German authorities reported detecting Listeria in a sample of the product.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): HMF Food Production GmbH & Co recalls Frozen Pangasius Fillets (500g; Best before 01.04.2014; Batch/lot ID VN/489/VI/282 and VN/489/VI/283), due to improper packaging and an incorrect expiration date.
  • Food Supplement Safety Notification (EU #2012.1262): Arsenic and lead in food supplement from the Netherlands; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1263): Suspected histamine poisoning caused by tuna in olive oil from Colombia; distributed to the Czech Republic and Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a rehab centre in Yuen Long District involving 17 residents or attendees and 6 staff members.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Allergy Alert: Australian Vintage Limited recalls McGuigan Black Label 20th Anniversary Reserve 2011 Chiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml glass bottle) due to the presence of undeclared sulphur dioxide 220. The recalled product was sold at independent retail liquor stores in NSW, SA, WA, QLD, VIC and the ACT.

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

Recalls and Alerts: August 22, 2012

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: JFC International Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) recalls JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi (1.7 oz; Lot code best before 04.05.2014; UPC 0 11152 41464), due to the presence of undeclared egg yolk, soybeans and wheat. The recalled product is distributed nationwide through retail stores, including QFC, and/or on-line web stores.
  • Allergy Alert: Optima Distributors Ltd (Ridgewood, NY) recalls Del Campo brand Dried Potato (14 oz plastic bag; Product of Peru; Date code S 2012; UPC 8-91728-00021-8), due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in the New York City metro area.
  • Food Safety Recall: Kroger informs its customers that Spence & Co. Smoked Salmon Trim (8-oz pkg) has been recalled by the manufacturer due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores located in Greater Cincinnati, including Northern Kentucky, Dayton, OH and South Eastern Indiana; King Soopers and City Market stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice Co. (Union City, CA) recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists Candy (1 lb/453g pkg; All code dates) due to unacceptable levels of lead. The recalled candy was sold throughout California.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: California Department of Public Health releases California retail distribution list for Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce, recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled Romaine Lettuce was sold in Wal-Mart stores throughout California, Safeway stores in Northern California, and Pak ‘N Save stores in Emeryville, Madera, Oakland, San Leandro, and South San Francisco.
  • Food Safety Enforcement Action: FDA initiates seizure of various food products in the warehouse owned by San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company, after agency inspectors find significant insanitary conditions, including live and dead rodents in and around food products and apparent rodent nesting materials in food.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Alert: FDA warns consumers about the potential health risks of Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium, marketed as natural dietary supplements for treating a variety of conditions. These products contain the active pharmaceutical ingredients dexamethasone, diclofenac sodium, and/or methocarbamol, none of which are listed on the product labels. The products are manufactured in Mexico by Riger Naturals and sold in the US in some retail outlets, at flea markets and on various internet sites.
  • Food Safety Alert: USDA suspends Central Valley Meat for humane handling violations, effectively halting slaughter operations.
  • Food Withdrawal: Suncore Products, LLC withdraws WhoNu?® Vanilla Wafers (Use by dates prior to February 9, 2013) after receiving reports of off-odor and off-flavor.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Raphaville International Ltd. recalls Erom Dr. Hwang’s Black Soy and Rice Drink (16 x 190 mL; All codes; UPC 8 809111 699712), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.
  • Allergy Alert: TWI Foods, Inc. (Mississauga, ON) recalls Crispy Just Baked brand Almond Cookies, Coconut Cookies, and Pistachio Cookies (800g and 1.135 kg/2.5 lb pkgs; all codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: Alpha Meat Packers Ltd. recalls Alpha Meat Packers Ltd. Veal Cutlets Tenderized (various kg; Code 177363) and Veal for Scalopini (various kg; Code 177425), due to contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled veal products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall: Sakellis Foods recalls Sakellis Foods Basil Leaves (2 lb; Sold on or after July 25, 2012), due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled basil leaves were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall: Dollarama Inc. recalls Peppermint Mints, Sour Fruit Mints, and Wintergreen Mints (43g; All codes) due to the presence of extraneous material (metal). The recalled products were sold nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: Fine Choice Foods Ltd recalls Western Family Vegetable Spring Rolls 6 Pieces (340g; Best before Aug 25 2012 L 3045) and Sum-mi 18 Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls (1 kg; Best before Aug 22 2012 L 3045), due to the presence of extraneous material (metal). The recalled products were sold nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd. recalls Webber Naturals Organic Chianutra Chia Seeds (450 g; various lot numbers/expiration dates), due to the presence of insect contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Tanimura & Antle brand Romaine Lettuce (product of USA; UPC 0 27918 20314 9), recalled by the producer after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found E. coli o157:H7 in a sample, was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon by The Grocery People Ltd.  and by Martin’s Produce Sales Ltd.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a residential child care centre in Wan Chai district. Four staff members and 17 babies are suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. Two of the babies were admitted to Queen Mary hospital.

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

Recalls and Alerts: August 21, 2012

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.

United States

  • Outbreak Alert (New York): Food Safety News reports that Livingston County (New York) health officials are investigating seven cases of E. coli; four people were hospitalized. The source of the infections is unknown.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Wing Kee Foodstuff Company (San Francisco, CA) that a June 2011 inspection of the company’s facilities found a serious violation of the seafood HACCP regulation.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. (Mayville, WI) that an April/May 2012 inspection of the company’s low-acid and acidified food manufacturing facility found significant deviations from the Low-Acid Canned Foods regulations and from the Acidified Foods regulations.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Santos Incorporated (San Leandro, CA) that a March 2012 inspection of the company’s facility found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulation for foods.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Centrum Valley Farms, LLP (Clarion, IA) that an April/May 2012 inspection of the company’s shell egg production faciliity found serious violations of the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation regulation.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Parrillo Performance (Fairfield, OH) that a February 2012 inspection of the company’s dietary supplement manufacturing and re-packaging facility revealed a failure to comply with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for dietary supplements.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns East Asia Noodle Co., Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) that a May 2012 inspection of the company’s processing facility found significant deviations from the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations for food manufacturers.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Petruzzi Pizza Mfg., Inc. (Hazleton, PA) that a May 2012 inspection of the company’s processing facility found significant deviations from the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations for food manufacturers.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Diamond Head Seafood Wholesale, Inc. (Honolulu, HI) that a June 2012 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility found serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for foods.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns The Crab Lady’s Market (Little Deer Isle, ME) that a July 2012 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility found serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for foods.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns New Day Fisheries, Inc. (Port Townsend, WA) that a June 2012 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility found serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for foods.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Curry’s Bakery, Inc. dba Pastry Perfection (Garden City, ID) that a June 2012 inspection of the company’s food manufacturing facility found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Philippine Cinmic Industrial Corp (General Santos City, Philippines) that a review of documentation submitted by the company found serious deviations from the Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Regulation.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Nicho Produce Company, Inc. (Edinburg, TX) that a December 2011 inspection of the company’s produce processing facility carried out in response to recalls of “Cut Above” brand shredded bagged lettuce and spinach products associated with Listeria monocytogenes findings in two samples, documented the presence of L. monocytogenes on direct food-contact surfaces at the facility in addition to serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Food.
  • Consumer Advisory: Lucky Supermarkets advises its customers that the company DOES NOT CARRY Tanimura & Antle Farms Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine Lettuce, which was recalled by Tanimura & Antle due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: La Branche d’Olivier (Verdun, QC) recalls La Branche d’Olivier Rubbed Basil (90g; UPC 200001 802003), because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Rubbed Basil was Sold from La Branche d’Olivier, 4342 Wellington, Verdun, Quebec, up to and including May 25, 2012.
  • Food Safety Recall: Champ’s Mushrooms (Aldergrove, BC) recalls Champ’s Mushrooms brand Sliced Crimini Mushrooms (Product of Canada; 227g/8-oz pkgs; Packed on date PO 10AUG2012; UPC 6 78286 88877 5), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled mushrooms were distributed in British Columbia.
  • Outbreak Alert (Nova Scotia): Barfblog reports that 26 cases of apparent norovirus-like illness have been reported among patrons and workers at The Bicycle Thief restaurant in Halifax.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection reports that a total of 122 outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis and norovirus have been recorded so far in 2012, the highest number since 2007. Fifty-two out of 65 institutional outbreak for which lab confirmation was obtained were associated with norovirus.

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