Category: pet food

Recalls and Alerts: July 10-12, 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

Pet Food Safety Recall: NomNomNow Inc. recalls NomNom Cat Chicken Cuisine (50g, 70g, 90g, and 110g bags; Product numbers CC5, CC7, CC9, CC11, respectively; Lot numbers 18700, 18714, 18728, 18742, 18756, 18770) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Halvana North America Inc. recalls three varieties of Halvana brand Hummus due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: UnjhaSpice Inc. recalls UnjhaSpice brand Cumin Powder (454g; Lot code 1610001; Best before October 2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne  (Use by 17 July 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): De Zuivelarij BV recalls Berloumi été cheese (270g; Lot #1265; Best before 31/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Said supermarkt recalls Ipek brand Pirinc unu / rice flour (200g; Lot #1001; Best before 30/05/2022) due to Cronobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Tiger Store Oy recalls Banana chips (125g; Batch #8008634; Best before 16.9.2021) and Muesli-Mix (150g; Batch numbers 8008911 and 8009035; Best before 14.10.2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Merguez sausages (Lot 11590274/24061411019; Use by 05/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Chipolatas sausages (Lot 00179/12536556; Use by 05/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Tiger recalls Tiger brand Banana Chips (125g; Lot #8008634; Best before 16.09.2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Wales specific): Shores Seafood Pembrokeshire recalls all cooked seafood (purchased on or after 26 April 2021) because the products have been produced in an establishment without the necessary approval.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Singapore): Two food operators, one located on Admiralty Street and the other on Beach Road, are under investigation for illegal production and sale of food.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Speirs Foods (2018) Limited recalls Chicken Caesar Penne (200g, 350g, and in-store deli counters; Use-by 13 JUL 21), Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing (250g, 400g, and in-store deli counters; Use-by 11 JUL 21) and Loaded Potato (400g, and in-store deli counters; Use-by 0 12 JUL 21) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 24-25, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports six confirmed cases of Salmonella Weltevreden infections in Arizona (2) and Nevada (4), with two hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to consumption of frozen, cooked shrimp supplied by Avanti Frozen Foods.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 474 Salmonella infections (311 new), 103 hospitalizations and one death linked to contact with or handling of backyard poultry. Outbreak cases have been reported in 46 states.

Public Health Alert: FDA advises consumers not to purchase or eat Little Hatch’s ready to eat Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, Queso, Spicy Queso, Roasted Chili Salsa Medium and Roasted Chili Salsa Hot sold in 13.5 oz or 14 oz containers due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA is issuing this alert because the agency is concerned with the firm’s ongoing Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd recalls certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled, deveined, shrimp (with some packaged with cocktail sauce) sold in various unit sizes, due to potential Salmonella contamination after the company’s product was associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden infections. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Diversified North America, Inc. recalls multiple package sizes and lot codes of Dole™ Fresh Blueberries due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Searay Foods Inc. recalls Thai Best brand Thailand Black Tiger Shrimp Size 16-20 (see recall notice for packaging and lot code details) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert Update: Nestlé Canada Inc. recalls Nestlé brand Drumstick Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; Batch code 10530375; Best before 2022-FE-22; UPC 0 55000 38384 4) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Save-On-Foods LP recalls Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries (multiple pack sizes and lot codes) due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional (454g; Lot #184 34520; Best before 01/DE/22; UPC 7 70338 10055 9) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour Market – groupe Mestdagh recalls Brochette de mini boulettes / mini meatballs on skewers (All lots; All expirations dates up to 26/06/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls boucherie Colruyt salade de poulet / chicken salad (Use by 05/07/2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Markey vleeshandel NV recalls Markey brand araignée fumé / smoked beef (~1-1.5 kg; Lot #21210043; Expiration date 02/09/2021) and Markey brand Bacon fumé / smoked bacon (12 slices/package; Lot #21210043; Expiration date 20/07/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sushi Ran B.V. recalls various sushi products due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Comme des Papas recalls Comme des Papas brand Parmentier petit pois poulet 12 mois / Puréed chicken and peas, baby food for 12 months (200g; Lot #14082021; Use by 14/08/2021) due to possible foreign matter (small piece of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées calibre 20/30 / Whole cooked refrigerated shrimp, 20/30 size (2 kg; Lot #9211650230; Use by 24/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Merguez sausages (Lot #1 11250207; Use by 21/05/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Chipolatas sausages (Lot #4 171130; Use by 21/05/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL GOUPIL recalls Ferme de la Heurtaudière brand beurre / butter (250g; Lot #04.07.21; Use by 04/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL YASAR BOUCHERIE YASAR recalls FABRICATION MAISON brand SAUCISSE DE VOLAILLE CRUE / Raw poultry sausages (Lots 9351115800, F1096001 and Batch/21/0321) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FINIMAINE SUPER U recalls FOURNISSEUR HOMARD ATLANTIQUE brand LONGE DE THON ALBACORE / Albacore tuna filet (Lot 39; Use by 12/06/2021) due to histamine contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS NEAU recalls Pierre Neau brand Saumon irlandais fumé bio / Organic Irish smoked salmon (2 slices/pkg and 4 slices/pkg; Lot #111310026; Use by 12/06/2021 and 15/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURALIA FRANCE recalls NATURALIA brand SALADE DE LENTILLES CORAIL, RAISINS ET SARRASIN GRILLE / Coral, lentil, raisins and grilled buckwheat salad (200g; Lot #A21159; Use by 26/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY recalls LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY brand ROCAMADOUR AOP cheese (3 x 35g; Lot 131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEVIGNAL INTERMARCHE recalls fabrication maison brand Merguez sausage (Lot BF 1939202341/AG 50494; Use by 15/06/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland announces recall of HELIO Sezam łuskany / Shelled sesame seeds (200g; Batch code 65112; Best before 30/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Bijin sushi (204g; All Best before dates up to and including 25/06/2021) and Ichiban sushi (373g; All Best before dates up to and including 25/06/2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK-Wales specific): Happy Hounds Wales Ltd recalls certain types of frozen raw dog food due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 17-18, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: L’Éperlan (Poissons et Fruits de Mer Gonsalves inc.) recalls various Gravlax and smoked salmon products due to absence of the mandatory labeling “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation” / “Keep frozen until ready to use.” Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. (San Diego, CA) recalls Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (5-lb and 10-lb bags; Lot code 1008080 N811202-20; Best if used by 10-Mar-2022; UPCs 2363300233 and 2363300235, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was manufactured for Natural Balance by Diamond Pet Foods.

Europe

Public Health Alert (UK): Food Standards Agency advises the public to avoid consuming whole honeydew, cantaloupe and galia melons originating from Costa Rica or Honduras bought on or before 28 May 2021, as these melons may be the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Golden Lion Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (100g; Batch code 200801) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Levenstond Seafood NV recalls Zeelandia’s garnalen brand fruits de mer / seafood (150g; Lots 260521, 010621 & 040621; Use by 16/06/2021, 22/06/2021 & 25/06/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Freshasia Dumplings brand  raviolis chinois “Chinese dumpling filled with pork and dill” (400g; Use by 04/07/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCOCHARE INTERMARCHE recalls LE PERE CHAMPAIN brand JAMBON TRADITIONNEL AV COUENNE / Traditional ham with rind (8.8 kg; Lot 21122; Use by 15/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Metro France recalls Rustadou brand Pâté en croûte Richelieu (2 kg; Lot #151221; Use by 25/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS BOLARD FRERES recalls 1/2 Pâté en croûte Charcutier sous vide (Lot #151221; Use by 03/07/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Paul M. Müller GmbH recalls ADRIA Pizza-Tomaten / Polpa di Pomodoro / Tomato pulp (4250 ml; Lot SI LJ 240 MHD/BBE:31/08/2022; Use by 31.08.2022) due to potential defect in can lining.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Berglandmilch eGen recalls Schärdinger Brat- und Grillkäse, Natur (150g; Lot #115890; Use by 02.08.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Italia Alimentari S.p.A. recalls Penny Market brand Salame Campagnolo / Salami (150g; Lot L123; Best before 01-08-2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Fold Hill Foods recalls several hypoallergenic cat food products that may be linked to an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly decreases, causing serious illness. The Food Standards Agency has received more than 130 reports of feline pancytopenia since April 2021 and advises consumers to avoid feeding the recalled products to their cats.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT (Japan): Several hundred students, staff and preschoolers at 18 facilities in the city of Toyama were stricken with symptoms of food poisoning, according to reports in Nippon.com. Symptoms of the illnesses, which is believed to be linked to consumption of milk supplied in the school lunch program, include diarrhea, stomachache, vomiting and fever. No one was seriously ill, according to the report.