Recalls and Alerts: October 26 – 28, 2018

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: Red Square Foods, Inc. recalls an undetermined amount of various frozen meat and poultry ravioli and blintzes products due to undeclared eggs, milk, and/or wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Allergy Alert: All People’s Food recalls ALL PEOPLES FOOD SMOKED WHOLE CHICKEN (32-lb bulk boxes; produced on various dates from Sept. 4, 2018 through Sept. 25, 2018) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Food Safety Recall: Suzanna’s Kitchen, Inc. recalls approximately 15,363 pounds of NATURE RAISED Farms organic GLUTEN FREE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (8-oz. boxed packages; Lot #1718SUZ01; Use by June 20, 2019) due to the presence of thallium, an unapproved substance.

Food Safety Recall: UBC Food Distributors Inc recalls HOT CURRY POWDER (7.0 oz plastic jar, UPC 822514265566) and CURRY POWDER, BARAKA (7.0 oz PLASTIC JAR; UPC 822514265535) due to elevated levels of lead.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate outbreaks of Salmonella infections across Canada linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products. As of October 26, 2018, there have been 474 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella illness investigated as part of the illness outbreaks across the country: British Columbia (38), Alberta (70), Saskatchewan (17), Manitoba (22), Ontario (166), Quebec (107), New Brunswick (25), Nova Scotia (12), Prince Edward Island (2), Newfoundland and Labrador (11), Northwest Territories (1), Yukon (1), and Nunavut (2). There have been 90 individuals hospitalized as part of these outbreaks.

Allergy Alert: Poissonnerie du Fleuve recalls various fish products due to undeclared mustard seed. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mimimelon recalls various bakery products and pastries due to undeclared sesame seed, soy, wheat, egg, gluten and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Burgers (800g; Product codes 2019 MA 14 (Outer package) 1348M (Inner package); UPC 0 69299 12491 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour No Gluten brand Crepes sans gluten (Best before 13/11/18) and Carrefour No Gluten brand Galettes sans gluten (Best before 13/11/18) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Espresso Warehouse recalls Wooden Spoon Gluten Free Chocolate & Pear (35g; Lot #87033; Best before 2 February 2019) and Wooden Spoon Organic Lemon Melts (35g; Lot Nos. 85036, 85037, 85038, 85039, 85040, 85041; Best before 26 October 2018, 30 November 2018, 20 December 2018, 11 January 2019, 25 January 2019, 15 February 2019) due to undeclared soya, milk and wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ciloglu Handels GmbH recalls Wabenhonig Dogal Bal / Wabenhonig Natural Honey (400g; Best before 16.02.2020) due to possible foreign matter (metal staples) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cameo S.p.A. recalls PANEANGELI brand GELATINA IN FOGLI / Gelatin sheets (12g; Lot #24052/3; Best before 05-06-2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 22 – 25, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: New Seasons Market recalls New Seasons Market Hot & Sour Broth (24 oz; All Best Before dates; UPC 840600108672) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Shirley’s Cookie Company Inc. recalls Chocolate Whoopie Pie (16-oz clear, plastic pkg; Batch code 227256; Freezer sell by 9/1/19; UPC 4149710692) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was supplied to Weis Markets.

Food Safety Recall: Sirob Imports, Inc. recalls Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri’s Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods Brand and Butera Fruit Market Curry Powder because it contains elevated levels of lead. Please refer to the recall notice for additional information regarding the recalled products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: G & C Raw, LLC recalls all G & C Raw Dog Foods and G & C Raw Cat Foods due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed by G & C Raw, LLC through direct delivery in OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, NC, TN, SC, GA, and IL.

Canada

Allergy Alert: les aliments Snacktonik (Québec, QC) recalls various Croque la Vie brand snack bars due to undeclared peanuts, milk, nuts and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Jacques Beaulieu inc. (Québec, QC) recalls various sausages due to undeclared sesame seeds, mustard seed, egg and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Original Foods Ltd. recalls Original Foods brand Marshmallow Brooms and MallowBats due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading (2372761 Ontario Inc.) recalls various Qingchun brand and Wulama brand products due to undeclared sesame, wheat and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: SK Food Group recalls Jenny Craig brand Chicken BBQ Wrap (128g; All Best Before dates from 2018 OC 31 up to and including 2019 OC 04; UPC 6 55447 10618 3) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: McCain Foods (Canada) recalls various McCain brand frozen products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PepsiCo BeLux recalls Duyvis Crac a Nut Paprika (200 g; Best before 08/06/2019; Lot #08/06/19 248 NLZ08) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): E. Leclerc recalls Biovillage brand Salade Quinoa fruits sec (200g; Lot #829201; Best before 04/11/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Noah Síríus recalls Síríus brand Cream chocolate with salted crisp chips and sea salt (Lot #L1868; Best before 04 January, 2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Four Seasons Sesame Paste Tahini (800g; Batch 114; Best before March 2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): PepsiCo recalls Duyvis Crac a Nut Paprika (200 g; Best before 08/06/2019; Lot #08/06/19 248 NLZ08) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): ASDA recalls ASDA Frozen Smooth Mashed Potato (900g; Lot #18151; Best before 31 May 2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Normandy Pork Casserole (700g; Use by 29 October 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): The Grocer Ltd recalls The Grocer Spinach and Broccoli Soup (400g; All dates up to and including 26 October 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): Natur’avenir recalls Natur’avenir brand Soupe lentilles corail cumin (640g; Lot #A260 1; Best before 03/2020) because of signs of microbial growth linked to inadequate sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): Candia recalls Candia Baby Croissance 4 (20-36mois) (24 x 25cL pkg; Lot #18206F; Expiry 21/01/19 F) due to contamination with an enterobacter that could trigger digestive upset.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tout va bien recalls Cora brand Pizza Chorizo et Poivrons (450g; Best before 20/09/18, 25/09/18, 01/10/18, 04/10/18) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls J. Barbé B.V. brand Moules de Hollande (various package sizes; Lot #L502113; Best before 21/10/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Martin Amberger Kartoffelverarbeitung Dolli-Werk GmbH & Co. KG recalls Feldmühle Röstiteig (Best before 16.10.2018 –06.11.2018) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Supervalu and Centra recall Supervalu Signature Tastes Irish Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie and Inspired By Centra Irish Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie due to foreign matter (small bones) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional product details.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): PEDON S.p.A. recalls MISTO 5 CEREALI C’E’ DI BUONO (500g; Expiry 31/07/20 – 01/08/20) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): PEDON S.p.A. recalls IN FORMA -CARREFOUR brand MIX 5 CEREALI PRECOTTI (500g; Expiry 29/02/20) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food safety authorities announce recall of Healthy Powerfood, Sprossenmanufaktur brand products containing alfalfa sprouts (All best before dates up to 29.10.2018; Product of Germany) due to Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls various Atelier Blini brand products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): CSM Bakery Solutions recalls 18 Chocolate Cornflake Cluster Mini Bites (18 pieces/pkg; Lot #18 285; Best before 09 February 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): ECO- Wire Investments Ltd. recalls GFREE brand frozen gluten-free dumplings with potato and onion filling (250g; Batch L- 31000394; Expiry 30.12.19; Manufactured by GLotenzro Finland Oy) due to undeclared gluten.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): World Brand Importers recalls Gourmet Shreds Cheddar (200g; Best Before 27/03/2019) and Gourmet Shreds Pizza (200g; Best Before 26/03/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Jimmy’s Pies Ltd recalls Jimmy’s brand Mince Pie and Jimmy’s brand Mince and Cheese Pie (170g; All batches up to and including number 8250) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Moana New Zealand recalls Hoki Smoke Ltd Tuna Steaks Smoked (All sizes; Use By 12/10/18) due to elevated histamine level.

McCain’s contaminated vegetables trigger massive food recalls

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination in several vegetable products supplied food processors by McCain Foods USA, Inc. (McCain) has triggered more than one dozen separate voluntary recalls, with the end not yet in sight.

More than 1,986 tons of food have been recalled so far.

The US Food and Drug Administration issued an alert on October 19th, warning consumers to avoid all of the recalled food items.

According to the FDA notice, McCain recalled the implicated vegetables on October 14th. No public recall notice has been issued as of this writing.

The implicated vegetables were produced in McCain’s Colton, California location, according to a spokesperson for FDA. The facility is not currently in operation.

FDA is investigating the contamination in collaboration with USDA, as most of the potentially contaminated vegetable items were incorporated into foods that contain meat or poultry. Meat- and poultry-containing foods fall under USDA’s jurisdiction.

The list of implicated vegetables includes: corn, onions, tomatillos and carmellized mushrooms. Some of the products were repackaged for retail sale under various brand names, according to the FDA spokesperson.

The following list of recalled products will be updated as more information becomes available.

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc.
HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET DELI-BAKERY brand BBQ STYLE CHICKEN ARTISAN PIZZA – 16-oz. plastic-wrapped with paperboard sleeve packages; “Use By” from 01/07/19 through 04/11/19 (inclusive) printed on the case packaging.
HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET DELI-BAKERY brand CHICKEN SAUSAGE, EGG WHITE and CHEESE BREAKFAST BURRITO – 8-oz. butcher-paper wrapped packages; “Use By” from 01/24/18 through 10/25/18 (inclusive) printed on the case packaging.
HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET DELI-BAKERY brand BACON, EGG and CHEESE BURRITO – 8-oz. butcher-paper wrapped package; “Use By” from 01/24/18 through 10/25/18 (inclusive) printed on the case packaging.
TRADER JOE’S CARNITAS WITH SALSA VERDE Burrito – 10-oz. butcher-paper wrapped packages; “Use By” from 10/08/17 through 10/24/18 (inclusive) printed on the retail packaging.

Buddy’s Kitchen, Inc. (Institutional customers)
Provolone and Roasted Peppers Omelet with Sicilian Potatoes & Italian Chicken Sausage (Bulk Pack) – 7.95-lb. bulk cases containing 16 pieces; lot codes 01/02/18, 01/15/18 and 05/09/18, and case code 70578.
Chicken Chorizo & Montamore Scramble – 11.02-lb. bulk cases containing 24 pieces; lot codes 04/30/18 and 07/09/18, and case code 70658.
Chicken Chorizo & Montamore Scramble – 9.52-lb. bulk cases containing 24 pieces; lot codes 10/30/17, 11/04/17, 12/05/17, 12/19/17, 01/16/18, 02/22/18 and 04/24/18, and case code 70630.
PANCETTA STYLE CRUMBLE & SMOKED FONTINA SCRAMBLE – 9.75-lb. bulk cases containing 24 pieces; lot codes 10/19/17, 10/31/17, 11/20/17, 12/04/17, 01/03/18, 01/10/18, 02/12/18, 02/27/18, 03/30/18, 04/09/18, 05/07/18, 05/29/18, 06/13/18, 07/09/18, 08/06/18 and 09/07/18, and case code 70620.
Provolone and Roasted Peppers Omelet with Sicilian Potatoes & Italian Chicken Sausage (Pop-Put) – 11.93-lb. bulk cases containing 24 pieces; lot codes 01/02/18, 01/05/18, 01/15/18, 01/25/18, 04/30/18, 05/08/18, 05/09/18, 05/16/18, 05/17/18, 05/24/18, 05/31/18, 07/24/18, 08/01/18, 08/06/18, 08/27/18, 09/05/18, 09/18/18 and 10/09/18, and case code 70577.

Caito Foods, LLC (Retail distribution list)
good & deLISH sante fe style salad with chicken – 11.5-oz. plastic clamshell packages; “ENJOY BY” dates 10/13/18 through 10/21/18 (inclusive).
Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken – 8.75-oz. plastic clamshell packages; “Sell By” dates 10/13/18 through 10/21/18 (inclusive).
FRESH Garden HIGHWAY SALADS SANTA FE STYLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN – 11.25-oz. plastic clamshell packages; “Best If Sold By” dates 10/12/18 through 10/20/18 (inclusive).
good to go! Chipotle Chicken Bowl – 12-oz. plastic bowl packages; “Sell By” dates 10/11/18 through 10/19/18 (inclusive).
FRESH Garden HIGHWAY Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken – 8.75-oz. plastic clamshell packages; “Best if Sold By” dates 10/13/18 through 10/21/18 (inclusive).

Envolve Foods (Retail distribution list)
simple truth, Chicken Bibimbap – 22-oz. plastic bags; case code 011110890108; use by/sell by dates 11/2/18 through 3/12/20.
simple truth, Thai Style Green Curry – 22-oz. plastic bags; case code 011110816382; use by/sell by dates 3/13/19 through 1/24/20.
simple truth, Chicken Tikka Masala – 22-oz. plastic bags; case code 011110890092; use by/sell by dates of 3/22/19 through 4/12/19.
CADENCE GOURMET, Steak Fajitas – 10-lb. cases; item number SS00024; expiration dates 11/1/2018 through 01/18/19.
CADENCE GOURMET, Tuscan Tomato Basil Chicken & Sausage – 10-lb. cases; item number SS00032; expiration dates 10/20/18 through 01/09/19.
CADENCE GOURMET, Rustic Toasted Tomato Basil Chicken & Vegetables – 10-lb. cases; item number SS00047; expiration dates 2/05/19 through 10/12/19.

GH Foods CA, LLC (Retail distribution list)
Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken – 9.75-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Best If Sold By from 10/17/18 to 10/18/18.
365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET BBQ STYLE CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN – 10-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Best If Sold By from 10/17/18 to 10/20/18.
BBQ Style Salad Kit with White Chicken – 6-lbs. bagged kit; Use By from 10/17/18 to 10/22/18.
365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD – 8-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Best If Sold By from 10/17/18 to 10/20/18.

GHSE, LLC
“Marketside™ FIESTA SALAD WITH STEAK” – 15.25-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; use by from 10/17/2018 through 10/20/2018.

GHSW, LLC (Retail Distribution List)
365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET BBQ STYLE CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN – 10-oz. plastic tray packages; “Best if Sold By” 10/18/18 through 10/21/18 (inclusive).
365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD – 8-oz. plastic tray packages; “Best if Sold By” 10/18/18 through 10/21/18 (inclusive).
TRADER JOE’S BBQ SEASONED WHITE CHICKEN SALAD – 13-oz. plastic tray packages; “Best By” 10/18/18, 10/19/18 and 10/20/18.
TRADER JOE’S FIELD FRESH CHOPPED SALAD WITH GRILLED WHITE CHICKEN – 10.7-oz. plastic tray packages; “Best By” 10/18/18, 10/19/18 and 10/20/18.
TRADER JOSÉ’S MEXICALI INSPIRED SALAD WITH CHILI SEASONED CHICKEN – 10.7-oz. plastic tray packages; “Best By” 10/18/18, 10/19/18 and 10/20/18.

Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee Bacon Wrapped Cowgirl Chicken Grillers – 8 ounce each; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023092600000
Hy-Vee Fire Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Mozzarella Twice Baked Potato – 5 ounce each; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023755400000
Hy-Vee Cowgirl Chicken Griller Patty – 6 ounce each; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023100200000
Hy-Vee Gourmet Steakhouse Mushroom & Swiss Burger – 6 ounce each; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023168400000
Hy-Vee Ground Beef Sliders Mushroom & Swiss – 2 ounce each; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023164300000
Hy-Vee Ground Beef Sliders Mushroom & Swiss – 12 count, 30 ounces; “Best If Used By” Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner; UPC Code 023266600000

Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc. (Retail distribution list)
MARY’S HARVEST Southwest Chicken Wrap w/ Rib Meat – 7-oz. clear plastic wrapped packages; “Use By” from 10/15/18 through 10/23/18.
TRADER JOSE’S MEXICALI INSPIRED SALAD WITH CHILI SEASONED CHICKEN – 11-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; “BEST BY” from 10/15/18 through 10/19/18.

Prime Deli Corporation (Retail distribution list)
7-ELEVEN™ BISTRO SOUTHWEST STYLE SALAD WITH BACON – 11.2-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; best by “Tuesday 1016”.
7-ELEVEN™ BISTRO SOUTHWEST STYLE SALAD WITH BACON – 9.6-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; best by “Tuesday 1016”.

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
Go-Go Taquitos “Beef Taco & Cheese Taquitos” – 4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count; case code 86183.
Go-Go Taquitos “Buffalo Style Cooked Glazed Chicken Taquitos” – 4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count; case code 86006.
Go-Go Taquitos “Chipotle Chicken Wrapped in A Battered Flour Tortilla” – 4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count; case code 86019.

SK Food Group (Retail distribution list)
JENNY CRAIG CHICKEN WRAP WITH BBQ SAUCE – 4.5-oz. plastic packages; lot codes WO0096753S10, WO0097880S10, WO0098216S10, WO0098565S10, WO0098923S10, WO0100691S10, WO0100692S10, WO0101746S10, WO0101861S10, WO0102176S10, WO0102469S10, WO0102758S10, WO0103920S10, WO0104247S10, WO0104353S10, WO0104615S10, WO0104995S10, WO0106312, WO0106312S10, WO0106945S10, WO0107556S10, WO0108694S10, WO0108695S10, WO0096753S02, WO0097880S02, WO0098216S02, WO00982416S02, WO0098565S02, WO0098923S02, WO0100691S02, WO0100692S02 and WO0101746S02.

Taylor Farms Northwest LLC (Retail distribution list)
PORK CARNITAS BOWL – 11-oz. clear plastic wrapped bowls; sell by 10/15/18 through 10/19/18.