Category: Listeria

Recalls and Alerts: October 1, 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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For current information on retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Food Safety Recall: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. recalls certain fresh-cut fruit packages containing mangoes from Agricola Daniella, because the mangoes may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products include Mango Slices, Tropical Fruit Medley, Tropical Fruit Bowl, Seasonal Blend, Mango Chunks, Tropical Blend, Pineapple/Mango/Grape, Strawberry/Kiwi/Mango, Apple Blend and Fruit Bowl. The products were sold under the Del Monte and 7 Eleven Fresh To Go brands, and also under Generic labels (sold at Walmart stores). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details of products and distribution.
  • Food Safety Recall: Newman’s Own Organics recalls Peanut Butter Newman-O’s Sandwich Crème Cookies (8 oz/ 6 pack; Expiration 27MAY13) and Peanut Butter Newman-O’s Sandwich Crème Cookies (13 oz/6 pack; Expiration 3MAY13), because the cookies were made using peanut butter that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
  • Food Recall: Food City alerts its customers to the recall of Valu Time Orange Juice Recon. No reason is given for the action.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency alerts the public to a further expansion of the XL Foods (Est 38) beef recall, due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Four E. coli O157 illnesses have been associated with the consumption of beef products originating from this XL Foods facility.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (France): Société Valpiform recalls Valpiform Pain Soleil (400g; Expiry 24/12/2012 & 24/11/2012), Pain de Mie (350g; Expiry 21/11/2012), and Pain de Mie aux Fibres (350g; Expiry 22/11/2012, 23/11/2012, 24/11/2012 & 21/12/2012), because the products, which are labeled “sans arachide,” contain traces of peanut.
  • Allergy Alert (France): Société Valpiform recalls Allergo Pain aux Grains (400g; Expiry 25/10/2012, 22/11/2012, 23/11/2012, & 24/11/2012), Pain de Mie (350g; Expiry 21/11/2012, 22/11/2012, 23/11/2012, 13/12/2012, & 14/12/2012), and Pain de Mie aux Fibres (350g; Expiry 24/10/2012, 23/11/2012, 24/11/2012, 14/12/2012), because the products, which are labeled “sans arachide,” contain traces of peanut.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Det Eksotiske Catering recalls Wheat Kernel Salad (325g; All best before dates from 28.09.2012 through 08.10.2012), Exotic Pasta Salad with Chicken (275g; All best before dates from 28.09.2012 through 08.10.2012), Humus (175g and 1 kg; all best before dates from 22.10.2012 through 31.10.2012) and Cacik, Tzatziki (175g and 1 kg; all best before dates from 22.10.2012 through 31.10.2012), because Listeria was found in samples of these products.
  • Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): The manufacturer recalls Holle brand Bio Babybrei 3 Kom ab dem 6ten Monat (Product of Switzerland; 250g; Lot R11171; Expiry 25/04/2013), because the product contain Ochratoxin A in excess of permitted limits.
  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Euro Quality Lambs Ltd. recalls Euro Quality Lambs’ lamb brain (all date and batch codes), because the products entered the food chain without proper inspection.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Germany): The outbreak of acute gastroenteritis has now affected 8,962 persons and caused 23 to be hospitalized. The outbreak involves 369 schools and child care centers in five regions: Brandenburg (2,896 illnesses), Berlin (2,223 illnesses), Sachsen (2,880 illnesses), Sachsen-Anhalt (50 illnesses), and Thüringen (913 illnesses). The source and root cause of the outbreak is still under investigation.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Outbreak Alert (New Zealand): Nine staff members at Tauranga Hospital have become infected with norovirus in an outbreak that also has affected 22 hospital patients.

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: September 25, 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: Maine Natural Health recalls Whey Protein Concentrates sold under various brands and names, because the products contain undeclared milk, shellfish and/or coconut. Please refer to the recall notice for details.
  • Food Safety Recall: Earth Balance, division of GFA Brands, Inc. (Niwot, CO) recalls Earth Balance Almond Butter (16 oz. jar; Best By dates between May 2013 and September 2013; UPC 3377610090), manufactured by Sunland, Inc., because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
  • Medical Device Safety Recall: Stryker recalls Neptune Waste Management System devices after receiving two reports of serious injury as a result of tissue damage. Please refer to the recall notice for details.
  • Food Safety Recall: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & Vegetable recall Coast Tropical Brand Fresh Mangoes (Product of Mexico; 8-12 count case; PLU’s 3114, 4051, 4311, 4584, 4959), packed at Agricola Daniella (Sinaloa, Mexico), due to reports of Salmonella Braenderup illness potentially associated with mangoes from Agricola Daniella.
  • Food Safety Recall: Falcon Trading Company, Inc./ SunRidge Farms (Royal Oaks, CA) recalls Sunridge Candy – Energy Nuggets (10-lb case; Lot codes 2351244; 2361244; 2411244; 2421244; 1851217; 1871217; 1881817; 1911217; 1921217; 1931217; 1941217; 1951217), Sunridge Candy – Peanut Butter Power Chews (10-lb case; Lot codes 2511230; 2541230; 2551230; 2561230 2361214; 2371214; 2401214; 2211283 2221283; 2271283; 2281283; 2011212 2021212; 2051212; 2061212; 2071212 2081212; 1711269; 1721269; 1731269; 1741269; 1771269; 1781269) and Sunridge Snack Mix- Treasure Trove Mix (20-lb case; Lot codes 2051213; 2271263), because the products contain peanut butter supplied by Sunland, Inc. and may be contaminated with Salmonella.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports that 30 persons have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney in 19 states, including 4 persons who were hospitalized. Epidemiological investigations indicated that Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is a likely source of this outbreak. Please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab for an updated list of recalled items and their retail distribution.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert: Morrisons recalls Morrisons Trio Houmous (210g; Use by 27 September 2012), because the product contains undeclared egg.
  • Food Safety Alert (UK): The Food Standards Agency has updated its warning regarding Czech spirits that contain more than 20% alcohol, following reports that the number of methanol poisoning related deaths in the Czech Republic has risen to 24. Following is a list of affected brands: AB Style Tuzemák, Albánská Borovička, Lašský Tuzemák, Likerka Drak Original Tuzemák, Likerka Drak Original Vodka Jemná, Meruňka, Švestková vodka, Vodka Lunar, and Wodka Frederic.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): I/S Slagtergården Engros recalls Cooked Sausage (Batch No. 190 SK; Package Date 14-09-2012), due to contamination with Listeria.
  • Food Safety Withdrawal (Ireland): Holle Baby Food GmbH withdraws Holle Organic 3-Grain Porridge Baby Food (Product of Germany; Batch code R11171; Best before 25/04/2013), due to the detection of the mycotoxin, ochratoxin A above the permitted limit.
  • Cosmetic Product Safety Recall (Spain): The Spanish Agency for Drugs and Health Products mandates the recall of CREMA BLANQUEANTE SKIN LIGHT CAROTTE and LABIDJANAISE LAIT TRAITANT ECLAIRCISSANT POUR LA TEINT, because the products contain the active pharmaceutical agents clobetasol and hydroquinona.
  • Outbreak Alert (Wales, UK): Fifty-one guests and 23 staff members were infected with norovirus at the Hilton Hotel in Langstone, according to  BBC. The victims complained of diarrhea and vomitting. The hotel remains open.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1358): Histamine in chilled tuna fillet from Ecuador, via France; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1359): Glass fragments in sausage from Germany; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1360): Salmonella in dandelion; distributed to Finland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1361): Parasitic infestation of dates from Tunisia; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1362): Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Lithuania; distributed to Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (Singapore): SuperNature Pte Ltd. recalls Holle brand Organic 3-Grain Porridge  – rice, maize and millet (250g; Lot R11171; Best before 25/04/2013), because the product may contain high levels of ochratoxin A.

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: September 7, 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

  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice Co. (Union City, CA) recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists and other candies, including Black Licorice Bar (2.5 oz.), Jumbo Black Licorice Hanging Bag (8 oz.), Black Licorice Tray (5 oz.), Black Licorice Laydown Bag (7 oz.), Black Licorice Laydown Bag (16 oz., Black Licorice Jar (4 lbs.), Mixed Bites Hanging Bag (8 oz.), Mixed Bites Bag (16 oz.), Family Mix Laydown Bag (24 oz.), Family Mix Laydown Bag (32 oz.), Snaps Hanging Bag (5.5 oz), Snaps Theater Box (4.5 oz.), and Snaps Tin (12 oz), due to unacceptable levels of lead in the candy. The recalled products were sold at retailers across the USA, including Copps, D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Glen’s Markets, Glen’s Fresh Market, Haggen, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pick’n Save, Rainbow, Spartan, TOP Food & Drug, Tops, Valu Land, VG’s Grocery, VG’s Fresh Market, and Wegmans.
  • Food Safety Recall: Gills Onions recalls Diced & Slivered Onions, including Cross Valley Farms onions (Use by date 9/07/12), after random sampling by FDA finds Listeria. The recalled product was supplied only to foodservice companies. Because none of the recalled product is available at retail outlets, FDA and Gills will not be issuing a press release.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: Lowes Foods alerts its customers to a recall of Orajel Kits (3 oz; UPC 10310 32370; Lot code BI1041), following reports of off flavor and numbing when using the product.
  • Outbreak Alert (Cruise): CDC reports that 114 passengers and 11 crew members on board the Princess Cruises’ ship Dawn Princess developed norovirusinfections during a cruise that began on August 21st and is scheduled to terminate on September 13th. Two CDC Vessel Sanitation Program environmental health officers are scheduled to board the ship today (Sept 7th) on its arrival in Juneau, AK to conduct an environmental health assessment and evaluate the outbreak and response activities.
  • 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: London Drugs Limited recalls Red Vines Red & Black Mixed Bites Licorice(226g; UPC 0 41364 00240 8; All codes), due to unacceptable levels of lead. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
  • 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

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a kindergarten/child care center in Yuen Long District. Nineteen pupils aged between three and five, and four staff members have developed symptoms of gastroenteritis since September 3rd. None of the victims has needed hospitalization.

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.