Recalls and Alerts: April 21 – 24, 2019

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

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 117 cases of Salmonella Carrau in 10 states. Thirty-two people have been hospitalized. The illnesses have been linked to pre-cut melons supplied by Caito Foods LLC. On April 12, 2019, Caito Foods, Inc. recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and pre-cut fruit medley products containing one of these melons produced at the Caito Foods LLC facility in Indianapolis, Ind.

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 156 cases of E. coli O103 in 10 states. Twenty people have been hospitalized. The illnesses are associated with consumption of ground beef from several different grocery stores and restaurants. Many ill people bought large trays or chubs of ground beef from grocery stores and used the meat to make dishes like spaghetti sauce and sloppy joe.

Food Safety Recall: K2D Foods, doing business as (DBA) Colorado Premium Foods recalls approximately 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to distributors in Port Orange, Fla. and Norcross, Ga. for further distribution to restaurants.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. recalls GPM brand Pea Shoots (100g, 230g, 455g; Product batch code 10851) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, and may also have been sold elsewhere in Canada.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls EARL Le Moulin de la Fosse brand Fromages fermiers / farm cheeses (Sold between 2/04 and 20/04/2019) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for specific information on where the recalled products were sold.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Angel Jasmine Bakery Shop recalls chocolate flavored balls and chocolate paste filled crunchy cookies (300g; Expiry 1.6.19) due to incorrect allergen labeling regarding presence of egg and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Meshek Melamed Ltd. recalls Beyond burger, plant-based meat (2 x 113g; Expiry 01.10.19) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Recalls and Alerts: April 18 – 20, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. Eight cases have been reported from four states, and there has been one death. Investigators have not yet tied the outbreak cases to a single source.

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls Weis Quality Banana Puddin Ice Cream (48 oz; UPC 041497-01305) due to undeclared egg.

Canada

Allergy Alert: TJX Canada recalls Cuorenero brand Ccandyz Flamingo Lovers Confections (300g; Best Before – Lot No: 31/12/2020 LG18347) due to undeclared almond and hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. recalls GPM brand Pea Shoots (100g, 230g, 455g; Product code 10851) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Belmont Meat Products recalls Kirkland Signature brand Harvest Burger – Veggie Burgers (1.7 kg; Product code A 1748 B20 BB/MA: 2019 AL 23 112; UPC 0 96619 30958 0) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Artisan de la mer Poissonnerie et gastronomie inc. recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (variable weight packages; All product sold up to and including April 16, 2019) due to lack of assurance that the product was stored under safe temperature conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Livefit North America Inc. recalls Livefit brand Pulled Pork and Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): United Biscuits recalls go ahead! Nutty Crunch Hazelnut Bars (6 x 19.5g; Best before 01 October 2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Dauphinoise Potatoes (375g; Best before 28 March 2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Ireland): United Biscuits recalls go ahead! Nutty Crunch Hazelnut Bars (6 x 19.5g; Best before 01 October 2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Amandelpasta / Jumbo Almond Paste (210g; Best before 01-2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société BRIENT recalls Brient brand Mini Pâté Cocktail Lapin Noisettes (500 g; Lot #000001526083; Best before 17/05/2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Monolith Nord GmbH recalls Zolotoi Vek brand Halva aus Sonnenblumenkernen / Sunflower seed halva (500g; Best before 20.08.2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gmyrek Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Goldkrone Bauernschmaus” im Aspikmantel (125g; Best before 28.04.2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Milbona brand Halfvolle vanille yoghurt (1 liter; Best before 29-04) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls Cranberry and Nut Cereal Bars (4 x 35 g; Best before end September 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Schulz Organic Farms Pty Ltd TA Timboon Dairy/Timboon Cheesery recalls Timboon Brie (Use by 05-05-19) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 15 – 17, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC investigating Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to consumption of raw, frozen ground tuna from Vietnam.

Allergy Alert: Unilever recalls Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Seven Layer Bar bulk product (2.4 gal; Best by SEP1520BJ4; UPC 076840104246) and Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey (1 pt / 473 mL; Best by AUG2820BH2, AUG2920BH2, or AUG3020BH2; UPC 076840100354) due to undeclared tree nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert: Hercules Candy LLC recalls Cashew Brittle Bits (4-oz clear plastic package; Best By 7/14/19; Barcode 00369) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls Weis Quality Banana Puddin Ice Cream (48 oz; All lots; UPC 041497-01305) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Jensen Tuna of Louisiana recalls frozen ground tuna imported from JK Fish, because it may potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Mondelēz Global LLC recalls CHIPS AHOY CHEWY COOKIE (13 OZ; Best when used by 07SEP2019, 08SEP2019, 14SEP2019, 15SEP2019) because of the potential for certain product to contain an unexpected solidified ingredient.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC has recorded seven additional cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in an outbreak that now encompasses 70 individuals in six provinces: British Columbia (27), Alberta (12), Saskatchewan (8), Manitoba (10), Ontario (11) and Quebec (2). Eighteen people have been hospitalized so far. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Food Safety Recall: La Boucanerie recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (300g; Best by April 14, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: FeedingChange Canada recalls Feeding Change brand Young Thai Coconut Meat (454g; Best By May 28 2020; CM 148181A; UPC 0 91037 12927 7) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Kind Organics Inc. recalls Kind Organics brand Alfalfa (114g; Best before 04/18 2019; UPC 7 27908 14903 6) and Kind Organics brand Broccoli Brassica (114g; Best before 04/18 2019; UPC 7 27908 14905 0) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: MFG Distribution Inc. recalls Kokkinos Oreinos brand Kriti Graviera (1.5 kg; All codes sold from October 15, 2018 up to and including April 12, 2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Flensted Snitgrønt A/S recalls Easy Tasty White cabbage salad with beetroot and coleslaw dressing (350g; Best before 18/04/19, 19/04/19 and 20/04/19) due to undeclared wheat gluten.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl Suomi recalls Chef Select 4 Formaggi Fresh Stone-Baked Pizza (Best before 22.4.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Kids brand Gourdes aux fruits (12X90g; Best before 22/03/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Intermarché recalls ITINERAIRES DES SAVEURS brand Dés de chorizo doux (100g; Lot 190841245; Best before 06/06/2019) due to undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DALIAN NEW CENTURY HUIHONG TRADING CO. LTD. recalls NUVOLE DI DRAGO / PRAWN CRACKERS (227g; All lots) due to undeclared shellfish.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG recalls Exquisit Lammfilets (400g; Lot L 1841301 B22; Best before 09.04.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fromagère de la Brie recalls all cheeses manufactured at its St Siméon site in France due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls various cheeses manufactured by FROMAGERE DE LA BRIE due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Ltd recalls Bordier brand Brillat Savarin cheese (Lots 352702, 352203, 352802 and 352803; Best before April 12 to May 7, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): K-Element Limited recalls Beillevaire brand Brillat Savarin cheese (Lots 1900307B, 1900437B, 1901105, 1901542B, 1901757, 1901933B, 1902075B, 1902379B, 1902791 and 1903446B; Best before February 10 to April 21, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Pouligny Saint Pierre Fermier brand au lait cru / raw goat milk cheese (Lot J90800103; Product of France) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Steve’s Fresh Farm Eggs recalls Fresh Eggs From My Farm 12 Free Range Eggs (700g; Use By 6-5-2019) and Fresh Eggs From My Farm Cage Eggs (700g; Use By 6-5-2019) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organic Spring Pty Ltd recalls various imported French cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.