Category: E. coli O157:H7

Recalls and Alerts: April 17, 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: Nestlé Prepared Foods Company (Gaffney, SC) recalls Stouffer’s Lasagna Italiano frozen entrées (19 1/8-oz (542g) cartons; Best before JAN 2014; Est 7991; Package code 1349595513R” or “1349595513S) and Stouffers DS STFD Peppers (Shipping cases containing 12 cartons that may be labeled with Stouffer’s Lasagna Italiano; Est 7991; Package code 1349595513R” or “1349595513S), because the cartons may contain stuffed peppers instead. The stuffed peppers contain Worcestershire sauce made with anchovies, which are not declared on the lasagna labels. The recalled products were manufactured on Dec. 15, 2011 and shipped to retail establishments east of the Mississippi River.
  • Pet Food Safety Recall: Kaytee (a Central Garden & Pet brand) recalls Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Birds, and Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw, due to high levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected package sizes, lot codes and best before date codes.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Oregon): Oregon Health Authority has recovered E. coli O157 from samples taken from Foundation Farm’s cows, manure and surfaces, as well as from raw milk obtained from a customer of the dairy farm. Raw milk from Foundation Farm is blamed for five cases of E. coli O157 infection, all in children. Four of the children are in hospital; three of them are confirmed to be suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome, and the fourth is awaiting lab confirmation of a diagnosis. In all, thirteen people have reported diarrhea, but those cases have not been lab-confirmed.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Raw Tuna): CDC reports that a total of 141 persons infected with Salmonella Bareilly have been confirmed from 20 states and the District of Columbia. Twenty-one people have been hospitalized. Epidemiological investigation has determined that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of the outbreak. Onset dates in this outbreak range from January 28th to April 1st, 2012.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Société Fromagere de Bouvron (Bouvron, France) that a December 2011 inspection of the company’s cheese processing facility revealed  serious violation of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulation for foods.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Panaderia El Angel (Arlington, WA) that a November/December 2011 inspection of the company’s Hispanic bakery operation documented serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulation in manufacturing, packing, or holding human food.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns K-Brand Farms (Woodridge, NY) that a November/December 2011 inspection of the company’s shell egg production facility found serious violations of the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation regulation (the shell egg regulation).
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Theta Brothers Sports Nutrition, Inc., dba Protein Factory (Lakewood, NJ) that an October/November 2011 inspection of the company’s dietary supplement manufacturing facility revealed a failure to comply with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for dietary supplements.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Concept Asia Food Service, LLC (Seattle, WA) that a January 2012 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed 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 River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC (Salinas, CA) that environmental and finished product sampling during an October 2011 inspection of the company’s fresh produce processing facility yielded Listeria monocytogenes. In addition the investigators documented violations of FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Custom Seafood Services Inc. (Seattle, WA) that a February 2012 inspection inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed 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 Chung’s and Son Company (Temple Hills, MD) that a December 2011 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation, and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for foods.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Benfield Inc. recalls Black Soy Beverage (2L; All Best before dates up to and including June 6, 2012; UPC 6 27843 16402 9), due to the presence of undeclared soy and sesame seeds. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume North 44 Smoked Salmon mcewan’s own (various weights; vacuum-packaged; Best before 04/20/12) and Kristapson’s Smoked Salmon (various weights; vacuum-packaged; Best before 04/20/12 and 06/11/12), because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were sold only at McEwan Gourmet Grocery Store located at 38 Karl Fraser Road, North York, Ontario.

Europe

  • Veterinary Product Safety Recall (France): L’Agence nationale du médicament vétérinaire (National Agency for Veterinary Medicines) recalls AB7 INDUSTRIES VETERINAIRES / ADAM / FRANCODEX SANTE ANIMALE / LABORATOIRES BIOVE / SOPARLIC / VETO-CENTRE / VIRBAC / BAYER SANTE / LABORATOIRES OMEGA PHARMA FRANCE / BEAPHAR anti-flea/anti-tick collars for companion animals, due to potential risk of chronic cutaneous exposure to the antiparasitic active agents, especially on the part of children, which has been documented for some of these collars. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed 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 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: April 14, 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: Bottom Dollar Food recalls Hannaford private label brand Hard Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count (Lot #ga-aug10125; UPC 41268-17572) and Hard/Soft Dinner Kit (Lot #ga-aug07125; UPC 41268-17573), because the products may contain undeclared milk, due to a manufacturer error. The recalled products were sold in Bottom Dollar Food stores. Hannaford Supermarkets are not affected.
  • Allergy Alert: Food Lion recalls additional taco dinner kits, including Food Lion store brand Hard Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count (UPC 35826-00661; Lot #ga-aug10125; Sold at Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s stores), Hannaford store brand Hard Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count (UPC 41268-17572; Lot #ga-aug10125; Sold at Bloom stores), and Hannaford store brand Hard/Soft Dinner Kit (UPC 41268-17573; Lot #ga-aug07125), because the products may contain undeclared milk, due to a manufacturer error.
  • Allergy Alert: Mission Foods recalls Taco Dinner Kits distributed by Kroger, Winn-Dixie, Hannaford and Food Lion under their respective store brand names, because the products may contain undeclared milk. The recalled products include Kroger Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 crisp shells, sauce and seasoning (UPC 0-11110-85474-2; Code date GA AUG 10 12; distributed in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Kansas, Nebraska and Tennessee in Kroger, Scott’s Payless, owen’s Food-4-Less (Chicago stores only), JayC, Dillons, Gerbes and Bakers stores), Winn-Dixie Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 white corn taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix (UPC 0-21140-20569-8; Code date GA AUG 10 12; distributed in Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama), Hannaford Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix (UPC code 0-41268-17572-7; Code date GA AUG 10 12), Hannaford Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 6 hard tacos and 6 soft tortillas, taco sauce and seasoning mix (UPC code 0-41268-17573-4; Code date GA AUG 07 12), and Food Lion Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix (UPC code 0-35826-00661-5; Code date GA AUG 10 12; distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Ohio).
  • Allergy Alert: Harry and David recalls Harry & David® Premium Kansas City Style Barbeque Almonds (2-oz bags; UPC 780994781986; Best by 09/28/12; Lot codes beginning with 0682M, 0722M, and 0752M), because the bags may contain peanuts. The recalled product was sold in Harry and David stores only in California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, and Virginia.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Moon Marine USA Corporation, aka MMI (Cupertino, CA) recalls 58,828 lbs of Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA Frozen Raw Yellowfin Tuna product, which has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly that has caused 116 illnesses in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The recalled product is tuna backmeat, and looks like a ground product. It was sold through distributors to restaurants and grocery stores that make sushi, sashimi, ceviche and similar dishes.
  • Food Safety Recall: Quick Dry Foods, USA Inc. (Waukegan, IL) recalls Dehydrated Kibbled Mushrooms, 4-6mm pieces (25-lb polylined boxes; Lot W4111; Manufactured by Winfield (Linyl) Food Co., Ltd., Shandong Province, China), because the product was contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Canada. Customers were notified of the recall by telephone on March 13, 2012 and by email on March 14th and 15th.
  • Food Safety Recall: Slade Gorton & Company, Inc. (Boston, MA) recalls Sonoma Seafoods Atlantic Salmon Burger (8-oz net wt; Vacuum-packed, frozen; Use by 07/28/2012, 07/30/2012, 10/22/2012 and 10/30/2012) after a sample tests positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was manufactured by Clear Springs Foods, Inc. (Buhl, ID), M.S. Intertrade East, Inc. (Elgin, IL) and M.S. Intertrade Nevada, LLC (Sparks, NV) and was distributed to Colorado, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Customers were notified by email on November 3, 2011.
  • Pet Medication Safety Recall: Virbac AH, Inc. recalls Iverhart Max® Chewable Tablets (For large dogs, weighing 50.1-100 lbs; Lot #110482), after product testing revealed that the Ivermectin failed to meet the required stability specifications.
  • Outbreak Alert (Oregon): Oregon Public Health, Oregon Department of Agriculture and local health departments are investigating an outbreak of E. coli o157:H7 infections associated with consumption of raw milk from Foundation Farm in Clackamas County. Four children have lab-confirmed infections, and three of them have been hospitalized. Two of the hospitalized children are suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome. Other customers of the dairy are reporting recent diarrhea and other symptoms consistent with E. coli O157:H7 infections. The Foundation Farm dairy distributes raw milk to 48 households that participate in a herd-share program.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Missouri): Thirteen residents of Central Missouri have been infected with E. coli O157:H7, and three additional cases are under investigation. Seven of the thirteen confirmed case-patients are infected with a single genetic (PFGE) strain; genetic profiling on three cases are pending. Of the seven confirmed outbreak cases, five have reported consuming raw dairy products from a single farm. One child (aged 2 years) has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). A second 17-month old child also has developed HUS, but that child was infected with a different genetic strain of E. coli O157:H7.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: TWI Foods Inc. (Mississauga, ON) recalls Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies (200g; UPC 6 27265 00161 2; All codes), due to the presence of undeclared almonds and milk, Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies (200g; UPC 6 27265 00522 1; All codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk, and Crispy by TWI Foods Coconut Cookies (200g; UPC 6 27265 00521 4; All codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed nationally. This recall first was announced on March 29, 2012 and has been expanded to include additional product information.
  • Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Deli Chef (Laval, QC) recalls Deli Chef brand Super Loaded Sub Sandwiches (330g pkg; UPC 0 56040 37452 6; Expiry/Best before May 18; Est. 318), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled sandwiches were distributed in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety alerts the public not to consume Kimlan Satay Paste (128g; Product of Taiwan; Best before June 2, 2014), because a sample was found to contain the plasticizer Di-isodecyl phthalate.

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: April 12, 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

  • Allergy Alert: Kathy Kaye Foods, LLC recalls Classic Caramel Cob Junior (2.5-oz cello pkgs; Best by December 23, 2011; UPC 896324001041), due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The recalled products were sold between June and December 2011 primarily through Christmas Tree Shops in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia, and through Gem State Distributors in Utah and Idaho.
  • Allergy Alert: Mediterra S.A. (Chios, Greece) recalls Mastihashop brand Pie with Chios Mastiha (80g; LOT #09120202; Best before 12/30/2012), Honey Pie with Almonds (80g; LOT #27111107; Best before 06/30/2012), Halva Pie with Chios Mastiha and Peanuts (80g; LOT #85111104; Best before 06/25/2012), Figs Stuffed with Almonds (360g; LOT #16111115; Best before 04/30/2012), Greek Garlic Spread with Chios Mastiha (180g; LOT #03110916; Best before 09/30/2012), Handmade Trahana Pasta with Mastiha (340g; LOT #03101125; Best before 04/30/2012), Smoked Eggplant Spread with Chios Mastiha (180g; LOT #3111020; Best before 04/30/2013), and Spicy Garlic Spread with Chios Mastiha (180g; LOT #01110916; Best before 09/30/2012), due to the presence of one or more undeclared allergens, including egg, wheat and almonds. Please see the recall notice for additional details.
  • Allergy Alert: John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. recalls Fisher Vanilla Bean Almonds (10-oz pkg; UPC 07069002390; Best by 09/20/13 GH1 and 09/28/13 GH1) and Fisher Cocoa Mocha Almonds (10-oz pkg; UPC 07069002389; Best by 09/28/13 GH1), due to the presence of undeclared soy. The recalled product was sold in Wisconsin.
  • Allergy Alert: The Kroger Company recalls Kroger Taco Dinner Kit (12-count, 9.75 oz) due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores located in Greater Cincinnati, including Northern Kentucky, Dayton, OH and South Eastern Indiana, Central and Northwest Ohio and N. West Virginia panhandle, Indiana (except SW IN, -Evansville-), Illinois, Eastern Missouri, Michigan, Greater Louisville (including Indiana), Lexington, and Nashville, TN; Jay C, Dillons, Baker’s, Gerbes, Food4Less and FoodsCo stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: Town and Country Foods Inc. (Greene, ME) recalls Town & Country Foods XL Hamburg Patties (5- and 10- lb. boxes of 2-, 2.6-, 3-, and 4- oz.), Town & Country Foods Hamburg Patties (5- and 10- lb. boxes of 2-, 2.6-, 3-, and 4- oz.), Town & Country Beef for Stewing (10- lb. box containing variously weighted bags), Town & Country Beef Sirloin Filets (6-, 8-, and 10- oz. ), Town and Country Hamburg (5- and 10- lb. boxes containing variously weighted bags) and Town and Country XL Hamburg (5- and 10- lb. boxes containing variously weighted bags), because the beef products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Cases bear the establishment number EST. 9710, and the products are labeled with the packaging codes 10952, 10962, 10972, 11002, and 11012. Recalled products were produced between April 4th and April 10th, 2012 and shipped to wholesale and retail establishments in Maine.
  • Food Safety Recall: Heineken USA (White Plains, NY) recalls Carta Blanca Bottled Mexican Beer (12-oz brown bottles in 6-packs and 12-packs), Dos Equis Ambar Bottled Mexican Beer (12-oz brown bottles in 6-ppacks and 12-packs), Best of Mexico variety pack (12-pack variety package containing Dos Equis Ambar brown bottle and Indio 12-oz bottles; sold only in Texas) and Beers of Mexico variety packs (12-pack and 24-pack variety packages containing Dos Equis Ambar 12-oz brown bottles), because these beers may contain small grains or particles of glass. Please check the Production Code Listing for a list of affected lot codes.
  • FDA Enforcement Action: FDA enters into consent decree with Yamaya USA, Inc. (Torrance, CA) and its president, preventing the company from manufacturing or distributing fish or fish products until it has corrected conditions in its seafood processing facility alleged to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed two more illnesses in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that may be linked to consumption of raw milk. Illnesses have been reported in Boone (3), Cooper (2), Howard (1) and Camden (1) counties. Two victims – a 2-year old and a 1-month old – are hospitalized after developing symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome, according to Food Safety News.

Canada

  • Outbreak Alert: Residents of British Columbia who, within the past 14 days, have consumed Pomeberry Blend frozen berries manufactured by Western Family may be eligible to receive a dose of hepatitis A vaccine. The BC Centre for Disease Control, regional health authorities and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have been investigating five cases of hepatitis A in people who consumed Pomeberry Blend frozen fruit. The implicated fruit, which was recalled on April 5, 2012, was distributed to Save-On-Food, Price Smart and affiliated Overwaitea stores.

Europe

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.