Category: pet food

Recalls and Alerts: October 23-25, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Citterio brand Salame Sticks. Twenty illnesses have been confirmed in eight states. Three people have been hospitalized. The implicated product is primarily sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores.

Allergy Alert: Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods recalls Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus (10 oz; Sell by DEC 12, 2021 (32I21); UPC 044115403028) due to undeclared pine nuts.

Food Safety Recall: HelloFresh recalls all products containing onions delivered from July 7, 2021 through September 8, 2021 due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected production dates and product codes.

Food Safety Recall: Potandon Produce L.L.C. recalls Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags; whole white onions in 2 lb. bags; and whole red onions in 2 lb. bags delivered directly to three UNFI retail distribution centers (DCs) in Fargo, North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota and Hopkins, Minnesota between July 9 and Aug 6, 2021. The onions were sourced from ProSource Produce LLC and may contain Salmonella.

Food Safety Recall: EveryPlate recalls all products containing onions delivered from July 7, 2021 through September 8, 2021 due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected production dates and product codes.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms recalls TAYLOR FARMS MUSHROOM STIR FRY BLEND (9 oz; All codes; UPC 30223 – 11232) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie L. Fortin Ltée. recalls Charcuterie Fortin brand Salami (175g; Best before 2021NO13; Lot code 22732; UPC 6 28555 04100 4) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall Update: Gwillimdale Farms recalls Gwillimdale Farms brand Onions, Product of Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Carleton Mushroom recalls Sliced White Mushrooms prepared for Metro Brands (227g; Best before 2021 OCT 25; UPC 0 59749 86872 3) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall Update: Mars Petcare recalls multiple Whiskas® Dry Cat Food products that were made with raw ingredients that do not meet the company’s internal quality specifications. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The company has not specified in what way the raw ingredients were deficient.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Traicar BV recalls METRO PREMIUM brand CROQUETTES AU FROMAGE DE L’ABBAYE GRIMBERGEN (ARTISANALE) / Artisanal cheese croquettes (20g & 65g; Lot #B01511; Best before 24/12/2022) due to undeclared shellfish, fish and celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): BONAZZA S.P.A. recalls BONA DIE brand WURSTEL DI PURO SUINO / Pure pork sausages (100g / 4 pieces; Lot 23523; Best before 22/12/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): BONAZZA S.P.A. recalls BONAZZA brand WURSTEL DI PURO SUINO CLASSICO / CLASSIC PURE PORK SAUSAGES (250g / 3 pieces; Lot 23523; Best before 22/12/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): BONAZZA S.P.A. recalls BECHER brand WURSTEL DI PURO SUINO / Pure pork sausages (250g / 3 pieces; Lot 23523; Best before 22/12/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Bergfood recalls CHEF Besciamella Parmalat (200 ml; Lot P1AX108230; Best before 21-03-2022) due to undeclared allergens.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of MAMA brand Instant Noodles Tom Yum Pork (60g; Best before 28-04-2022) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Aldi recalls LES PÂTISSADES brand BRIOCHETTES NATURE / Plain small rolls (480g / 12 pieces; Lot L09N292; Best before 15/11/2021) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Fromagerie du Thouet recalls fromagerie du thouet brand fromage de chèvre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese (Best before 05/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Warning (Germany): Consumers are warned to avoid buying or using Löslicher Kaffee im Glasbehälter / Instant coffee in glass container (Lot #60820814B1 9:15; Use by 10-21) as this is a counterfeit product and may be contaminated.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Asia Express Food recalls MAMA brand Instant Noodles Tom Yum Pork (60g; Best before 28-04-2022) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Knoll Consultants and Investments Pty Ltd recalls Barossa Fine Foods brand No Added Nitrite Ham (100g; Use by 03/11/2021) and Barossa Fine Foods Brand Double Smoked Ham (100g; Use by 10/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 10-13, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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

Food Safety Recall: Butterball, LLC recalls approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products due to possible foreign matter (blue plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. recalls NutriSource brand Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food (12.5 oz / 354g Tetrapak carton; Lots 0629101N1 & 0901101N1; Best by 29 Jun 2023 & 1 Sep 2023, respectively; UPC 0 73893 96202 1) due to elevated Vitamin D levels.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Euro Mix recalls various smoked fish products that were packaged under conditions that represent a potential food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Les Jardins d’Émilie recalls various soups and sauces that lack a mandatory storage temperature instruction on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Halal Food Chakirs recalls Chatar brand Figues Sêchées / Dried figs (250 g, 400g & 800g; Lots 2509, 2510, 2506, 2508, 4006 & 8003; Expiry date 31/12/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cock’s Vleeswaren NV recalls Charles brand Saucisson au persil / Parsley sausage (125g; Use by 02/11/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Admico Oy recalls Vifon LunchBox Chicken rice noodle (85g; Best before September 30, 2022; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France): TANG FRERES recalls Ottogi brand Sauce au curry (200g; All lots) due to undeclared milk, fish, soy, wheat, and celery.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Kiviks Musteri recalls Päron fruktdryck konc 1+4 / Pear fruit drink concentrate 1+4 (Best before 2022-03-28) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Belgian Dark Chocolate with Raisins and Almonds (180g; Best before November 2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Polderse Zaadhandel recalls Voogd brand Artipan Maya bread flour mix (5 kg; Lot #3000453; Best before 01/03/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of soy bean plant stem) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rømer Vegan Product ApS recalls Rømer Vegan økologiske Plante pølser / Rømer Vegan Organic Plant sausages (250g; Best before 18.10.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Princip Karrysild / Curry Herring (Best before 16.06.2022) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR BIO brand wheat (400g; Lots E 02445 & E 03229; Best before 30/06/2023 & 31/07/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter (insect) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls SAUCISSON A L’AIL FUME BOYAU NATUREL / Smoked garlic sausage (~1 kg; Lot #126501; Use by 06/11/2021) due to inadequate cooking.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SuperValu recalls SuperValu Long Grain Rice (1 kg; All batches in blue packaging; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter (wood fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BIOCOLOMBINI recalls Insalata canasta / Salad (Lot 08/10/21) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand BURRITOS (~246g; Best before 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand Mezzi Rigatoni All’Amatriciana / Ready-to-eat meal (~360g; Best before 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand Tacos (~240g; Best before 13-10-2021 and 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Cora brand Crêpes dessert (250g; Lots/Use by dates E17/09/2021, E24/09/2021, B01/10/2021, D08/10/2021, A15/10/2021, G22/10/2021, F29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Hadar Hapodim recalls Gluten-free health bistro products due to undeclared gluten and undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Strauss recalls Delicious brand spicy Malaysian-style noodles (350g; Use by 02/9/2022) due to undeclared milk (traces).

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Palm Grinding Company recalls various Palm tahini products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: September 30 – October 1, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 419 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 35 states, with 60 people hospitalized. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

Enforcement Action: Acting on behalf of the FDA, the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of FDA-regulated spices and food additive products held for sale under insanitary conditions. The seizure was conducted at the premises of the Lyden Spice Corporation in Miami, Florida. The food products seized at the property include more than 25,000 boxes/bags of bulk ready-to-eat spices and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate, crushed red chili and sesame seeds. According to the FDA, the food products were exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests, such as live and dead insects. 

Pet Food Safety Recall: FROMM FAMILY FOODS recalls multiple varieties of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food (12-oz cans; Best by date 082024) due to excessive Vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. Affected recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores nationwide. 

Canada

Food Safety Recall:  Déli 365 Express recalls GRAVELAX and GRAVELAX JALAPENO (8 oz pkgs; Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. recalls Fromage frais de type cottage / Fresh cottage cheese (Sold 23-27 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Pêche Pêche recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the item was packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand Pignons de pin bio / Organic pine nuts (80-g bag; 210300459; Best before 31/12/2021) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie (750g; Use by 04/10/2021) contains undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Tupelo farm brand Saucisses de poulet – surgelé / Chicken sausages – frozen (1 kg; Lot #211458064; Expiry date 20/01/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Mytilimer brand Moules de Bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Expiry date 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delitraiteur recalls Delitraiteur brand  Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Expiry date 08/10/2021) because the item contains pieces of raw poultry and the preparation instructions on the package are inadequate to ensure safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls two brands of Cuisse de poulet blanc / White chicken thighs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls MYTILIMER CANCALE brand Moules bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Use by 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): OCCITANE PLATS CUISINES recalls LES BRASERADES brand SAUCISSON CUIT SOUS VIDE / Vacuum-packed cooked sausage (2-pack; Lot #321266389; Use by 06/10/2021, 07/10/2021, 08/10/2021) due to pre-cooking fault.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Mini Pains au Chocolat Tradibreizh (12-pack; Use by dates between 27/09/2021 & 29/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls centre E. Leclerc de Gouesnou brand mini viennoiseries (pack of 15; Best before dates between 13/09/2021 and 01/10/ 2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Boulangerie E. Leclerc St Brandan MINI VIENNOISERIES (12-pack; multiple lot codes – see recall notice) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Bridor brand mini pains choc BZH (12-pack; Lot #3941838; Use by 10/06/2022) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls BRIDOR brand MINI PAIN CHOC BEURRE BZH (12-pack; All lot codes; Use by 30/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHOTT recalls Munster fermier au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (11 cm; Lot #249; Use by 06/10/ 2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Food IQ GmbH recalls Go Fresh Selection Wrap Pulled Pork (200g; Best before 04.10.2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gloster Zöldseg-Gyümölcs recalls ja! Sauerkirschen / Sour cherries (680g; Lot 20/0139 GO 179; Best before 27.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter (clear glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Bosna Ready-to-eat Smoked Roast Beef (400g; Best before 03.11.2021; Product of Poland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Inutec s.r.o. recalls BBQ brand Pepe con macinino – Varieta’ “Steakpfeffer” / Pepper in grinder – “Steakpfeffer” variety (95g; Lots 125111 & 125989; Use by 07/2024 & 08/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Mr Cook recalls Delitraiteur brand Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry Cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Use by 08/10/2021) due to presence of raw poultry pieces.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Plantlife Pulled Oyster Mushroom Burgers (200g; All batch codes; All Use by dates) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT & FOOD SAFETY RECALL (Singapore): Mdm Ling Bakery Pte Ltd recalls Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake (8 pieces/560g; All dates; Product of Malaysia) after the imported product was associated with five separate gastroenteritis incidents affecting a total of 23 persons. One person was hospitalized.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): VHT Perth Pty Ltd recalls Dao Xiang Cun Peanut Crisp Cookie (145g; Best Before 05-05-20220) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Devondale Apple Juice Co Pty recalls Devondale 100% Sparkling Apple Juice (750 ml; Best Before 17/06/23, 02/08/2023, 03/08/2023, 26/08/2023​) due to a packaging fault that could result in glass breakage.