Category: pet food

Whiskas® Cat Food Recall – Canada

Mars Petcare Canada is recalling a number of Whiskas® dry cat food products due to a raw ingredient quality issue.

Mars Petcare has not received any consumer complaints related to this issue.

The voluntary recall is limited to the following list of products.

Product DescriptionUPCBest by dates
WHISKAS MEATY SELECTION Dry Cat Food With Real Chicken 12X670G0 58496 43320 86/13/2022 – 7/19/2022
WHISKAS MEATY SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food With Real Chicken, 2kg Bag0 58496 70322 66/23/2022-8/12/2022
WHISKAS MEATY SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food With Real Chicken, 4kg Bag0 58496 70124 67/17/2022-8/12/2022
WHISKAS MEATY SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food with Real Chicken, 9.1kg Bag0 58496 70329 56/16/2022-8/17/2022
WHISKAS MEATY SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food with Real Chicken 11.6kg Bag0 58496 44481 5
6/24/2022-7/22/2022

WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Beef Selections Natural Beef Flavour, 2 kg, Bag0 58496 43351 26/25/2022-8/6/2022
WHISKAS Dry Cat Food – Beef Flavour, 9.1kg Bag0 58496 43353 68/13/2022
WHISKAS SEAFOOD SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food With Real Salmon, 2kg Bag0 58496 70332 56/25/2022-8/18/2022
WHISKAS SEAFOOD SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food With Real Salmon, 4kg Bag0 58496 02681 38/9/2022-8/10/2022
WHISKAS Dry Cat Food – Indoor With Real Chicken, 3kg Bag0 58496 42153 37/19/2022
WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Indoor With Real Chicken, 1.5 kg, Bag0 58496 23285 66/23/2022-7/19/2022
WHISKAS Dry Cat Food With Real Tuna, 9.1 kg Bag0 58496 43469 46/25/2022-8/7/2022
WHISKAS Dry Kitten Food With Real Chicken, 1.5 kg Bag0 58496 70310 37/18/2022
WHISKAS SEAFOOD SELECTIONS Dry Cat Food With Real Salmon, 9.1kg Bag0 58496 42152 66/26/2022- 8/13/2022
The UPC and Best by dates are printed on the front of the package, as shown in this photo.

The affected products were manufactured in Canada and distributed to retailers across Canada.

Pet food for domestic consumption not regulated in Canada

Pet food imported into Canada from other countries must meet specific safety standards. Likewise, pet food manufactured in Canada for export to the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union must meet the food safety standards for those countries.

However, pet food and pet treats manufactured in Canada and distributed solely in Canada is not subject to food safety inspection or regulation by any Canadian government authority.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada will only post recall notices for pet foods and pet treats in the event of a risk to human health.

For more information

Consumers with questions about the recall are encouraged to call the company’s consumer care team at 1-800-667-2424 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST weekdays and 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST on weekends or visit https://www.whiskas.ca/en/update.

Recalls and Alerts: August 26-27, 2021

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 INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 36 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Infantis infections in 17 states have been linked to consumption of Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays. Please refer to the recall notice, below, for additional information on the implicated products.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA advises the public to avoid purchasing or consuming Felix Custom Smoking branded products due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA has recovered Listeria monocytogenes from environmental samples collected from food contact surfaces as part of an inspection of the production facility. The company has declined to initiate a recall of its products. Please refer to the FDA’s Public Health Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalls Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA (2 x 12-oz pkgs / tray; Best by AUG 27 21 through FEB 11 22; UPC 073541305316; USDA Est. No. EST. 7543B) due to potential contamination with with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium.

Food Safety Recall: Loki Fish Company recalls Keta Salmon Lox (4-oz pkgs; UPC 92103 00111; No Best by dates on packages) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Valley Milk Simply Bottled recalls Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Goat Milk (half-gallon plastic jugs; Code date AUG 28 2021) due to possible Campylobacter jejuni contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Top Quality Dog Food recalls Beef HVM raw dog food (1-lb pkgs; Lot #071521) due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Fried Prawn (300g; Date code 2022-07-18; UPC 131244) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls three varieties of Your Fresh Market brand cookies due to undeclared milk and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Curation Foods recalls Curation Foods brand Kale Salad Blends and multiple Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot PN200616; Best before 17/06/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BYZANCE recalls Bizance brand Lomo de Cebo de Campo tranché / Sliced country-style loin (100g vacuum packs; All lots with Best before dates between 01/08/2020 and 20/08/2021) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Germany): ANKA EU GmbH recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot 200616; Expiry 2023.06) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lombardi Claudio S.R.L. recalls Le Conserve Toscane brand Peperoncino piccante ripieno con tonno e capperi / Hot peppers stuffed with tuna and capers (314 ml; Lot 26032021; Best before 31122024) due to undeclared celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant Broccoli & soybeans with lemon and chili (150; Best before 27 August) due to undeclared sesame oil.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMITE D ETABLISSEMENT HERTA ST POL HERTA SIEGE recalls Herta brand LE BON PARIS A L’ETOUFFEE deli meat (6 slices; Lot #1265084101; Use by 22/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE Chez Pinpin recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromage de vache au lait cru / Cheese made from raw cow’s milk (Lot 16 08, 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Viande de cuisses de poulet désossées sans peau congelées Halal sous vide / Skinless, boneless Halal chicken leg meat, vacuum packed (2 Kg; Lot 114/1/212/21; Best before 24/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUBRET recalls Ecoprix brand Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot #43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCAP DISTRIBUTION recalls Ecoprix brand CERVELAS COUPE BISEAU / Bevel-cut Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot 43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Brie de Meaux AOP 1/2 affiné / half-ripened brie cheese (Sold by the slice from 19/08/2021 to 26/08/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBON CUIT DEMI-LUNE VPF / Cooked ham ((4 slices/tray; Lots T21210, T21217 & T21224; Use by 28/08/2021, 04/09/2021 & 11/09/2021, respectively) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBONNETTE (4 slices/pkg; multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromages de chèvres et mi-chèvre au lait cru / Raw milk cheeses containing goat milk (Lots 16 08, 17 08 & 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix brand club sandwiches containing smoked salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Krone GmbH recalls Forellen-Filets ohne Haut, wacholdergeräuchert, aufgetaut, Marke “Ja” / Yes brand skinless trout fillets, juniper-smoked (125g; Lot #0121290703A; Use by 21.08.2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Van Loon Group recalls Chipolata mix sausages (360g; Use by 26/08/2021 to 01/09/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Cathedral Cove Naturals Ltd recalls Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt (500g; All dates and all batches up to and including 21/10/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Raw dog food recalled for Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella

Top Quality Dog Food (Hyattsville, MD) has recalled a single production lot of Beef HVM raw dog food due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The company’s action was taken after a state surveillance sample revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in some 1-pound. packages of Beef HVM. 

The recalled product has been identified as
Beef HVM, 1-lb packages:- Lot #071521; UPC 6 13497 81913 2

The recalled dog food was distributed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and South Carolina through mail order and direct delivery from 7/27/21 to 8/2/21. 

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Listeria monocytogenes infections are uncommon in pets, but they are possible. Symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervous, muscular, and respiratory signs, abortion, depression, shock, and death. Healthy people should monitor themselves and their pets for symptoms.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled product.

The FDA encourages pet owners to report pet food complaints via the agency’s on-line Safety Reporting Portal or by contacting the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for their state or region.