Category: pet food

Recalls and Alerts: September 20 – 23, 2020

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

Allergy Alert: GHSW, LLC recalls Trader Joe’s Southwest Style Sweet Potato Sauté Bowl (21.5 oz; Best by 09/23/20, 09/24/20, 09/25/20, 09/26/20, and 09/28/20) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert: Homestead Creamery recalls Homestead Creamery chocolate ice cream (1 qt; Expiry date 5/13/2021) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Shirakiku brand imported Dried Fungus, also known as Black Fungus or Kikurage (5 lb; All Lots with Item #60403 on the package; UPC 00074410604035) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Real Pet Food Company recalls Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe (4 lb bags; Lot code V 07 Feb 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT (ONTARIO): Public Health Ontario is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts produced by Sunsprout Natural Foods. No details of the outbreak have been released. Please refer to the recall notices listed below.

Food Safety Recall: Kiosque La Vieille Cave recalls Pesto au basilic / basil pesto (110 ml & 250 ml; All product sold up to and including 21 September 2020) due to unsafe production and packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd. recalls Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd. brand Manila clams (25 lb; Lot #21057; Harvested Sep 16, 2020; Processed Sep 17, 2020; Harvest location B.C. 17-20) due to possible presence of a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning.

Food Safety Recall Update: Sunsprout Natural Foods recalls Sprouts Alive brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa (100g; UPC 0 69022 10030 3; All Best before dates up to and including BBOCT13) and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa (100g; UPC 0 57621 13511 6; All Best before dates up to and including BBOCT13) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Sunsprout Natural Foods recalls Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion (100g; UPC 0 57621 13516 1; All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05) and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish (100g; UPC 0 57621 13512 3; All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05)) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Vergers Hillspring recalls Saumon fumé érable et rhum / Maple and rum-smoked salmon (variable weights; product sold up to and including 22 September 2020) because of improper storage temperature and lack of correct storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande de poulet à la Flamande / Chicken meat loaf (Lot #892476; Best before 24/09/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Finland): HKScan Finland Oy recalls HK Thaimaalainen Kanacurry / Thai Kana curry, ready-to-eat meal (290g; Lot #7409; Best before 23.9., 29.9., 30.9., 5.10., 8.10) due to undeclared raw carrots and peppers.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Stockley’s recalls Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets (250g; Batch code 02555; Best before February 2022 and March 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande de poulet à la Flamande / Chicken meat loaf (Lot #892476; Best before 24/09/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Zwanenberg Food Group recalls KIPS Vega Paté (125 gram; Expiry date 19-11-2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Stockley’s recalls Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets (250g; Batch code 0255; Best before February 2022 and March 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Worthenshaws Ltd recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne (250g; All Use by dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020) due to undeclared oats.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Eurokip recalls Kok O’Rell brand VIANDE VOLAILLE HACHÉE ASSAISONNÉE / Seasoned ground poultry meat (500g; Lot #134110; Best by 23/09/2020) and Quality Fresh Meat brand HACHE DE POULET / Ground chicken (500g; Lot #02038260; Best by 24/09/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Picard recalls Picard brand Framboises entières surgelées / Whole frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot #EC072-1-20; Best before end 12/2021) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Netto recalls NETTO brand Haché bolognaise Tendre & Moelleux / Tender and soft ground meat (400g; Lot 102590044; Best before 23/09/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Jean Rozé brand Tendre & Moelleux bolognaise / Tender and soft ground meat (400g; Lot 102590044; Best before 23/09/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société CASTELLI FRANCE SA recalls Castelli France brand Gorgonzola AOP cheese (150g; Lot #P231005; Best before 02/10/2020; Product of Italy) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société CASTELLI FRANCE SA recalls Auchan brand Gorgonzola cheese (150g; Lot  #P230003; Best before 01/10/2020; Product of Italy) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Cora brand Gorgonzola AOP cheese (150g; Lot #P 230005; Best before 01/10/2020; Product of Italy) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Picard recalls Picard brand Framboises entières surgelées / Whole frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot #EC072-1-20; Best before end 12/2021) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Industry recalls Holta, Kjörfugl and Króna chicken (whole birds, breasts, legs and pieces; Traceability number 001-20-33-1-02) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Coastguard Seafoods recalls Coastguard Seafoods Smoked Salmon (Batch 208; Use by 31.09.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Faughan Foods recalls Glensallagh Roast Chicken Pieces (240g; Batch codes P3629 and P4629; Best before 02 October 2020) and Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces (240g; Batch codes P3629 and P4629; Best before 02 October 2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Pieces (240g; All batch codes and Best before dates) and Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces (240g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Polar Salmon Hjerting Lak A/S recalls Salmone Selvaggio Sockeye affumicato / Smoked sockeye salmon (100 g; Lot #19152282; Best before 16/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Gorgonzola cheese (150g; Lot  #P230003; Best before 01/10/2020; Product of Italy) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Carrefour Romania S.A. recalls CIOLAN DEZOSAT AFUMAT VID (Lots 3108-0 & 2108-1; Best before 05.10.2020 & 06.10.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Pieces (240g; All batch codes and Best before dates) and Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces (240g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK – Northern Ireland): Faughan Foods recalls Glensallagh Roast Chicken Pieces (240g; Batch codes P3629 and P4629; Best before 02 October 2020) and Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces (240g; Batch codes P3629 and P4629; Best before 02 October 2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Manukau recalls Pams brand Sage and Onion Stuffed Hot Roast Chicken, Medium (Purchase date 19 September 2020) due to foreign matter (metal piece) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 3 – 5, 2020

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

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of imported cooked duck blood curds from China. A recall was not requested because FSIS has been unable to contact the importer. Please refer to the official notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Fresco Foods Inc. recalls Eat Fresco, Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl (14 oz / 397 g: All Best If Used By/Freeze By dates up to and including 9/15/2020) due to undeclared anchovies.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls certain dog foods due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC reports 48 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in Ontario (32) and Quebec (16) linked to consumption of peaches imported from the USA. Please refer to the CFIA Consumer Advisory for a list of imported peaches implicated in this outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Canadian Tire Corporation of Canada recalls Frank brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (300g; Lots 07EUA, 13EUA,07GUB, 21DUB, 08GUB; Best Before 2021 MA 07  & 2021 MA 13) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Diana Distribution Centre Ltd. recalls Vegetarian Spring Rolls (42 g x 19 pc; All packages where monosodium glutamate is not declared on the label) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): Santé Publique France reports 18 cases of Salmonella infections (including 12 children) in France are linked to imported “fuets” manufactured by Embutidos Sola SA of Spain. Victims fell ill between July 8, 2020 and August 3, 2020. Please refer to the recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Q & Queen International Trading Corp recalls DURRA brand KESHK (500g; Expiry date 01/2022) due to undecalred wheat.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Løgismose Mejeri & Fødevarer recalls Løgismose Pesto Rosso med soltørrede tomater / Red pesto with sundried tomatoes (150g; All Best before dates up to and including 01.10.2020) and La Campagna Rød Pesto / Red Pesto (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 01.10.2020) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste (all sizes; all date codes) because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that provisional results indicate the presence of casein (milk protein) in Kelkin Hazelnut & Chocolate Flavoured Rice Cake Bars (20g and 120g (6 x 20g); All batch codes and date codes) and may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Uit de keuken van Maass recalls Groente curry kokos bowl / Vegetable curry coconut bowl (Best before 21-01-2021) due to undeclared sesame and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Uncle Roy’s Ltd recalls Rabbie’s Super Horseradish (190g/6.7oz; Batch codes 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592; All Best before dates up to and including the end of June 2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): JK Foods (UK) recalls Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste (all sizes; all date codes) because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.

Food Safety Recall (France): EMBUTIDOS SOLA recalls Fuets Spanish sausage (All brands, lot codes and Best before dates; Product of Embutidos Sola SA, Spain) due to Salmonella contamination. This product has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses (see Outbreak Alert, above).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wander AG recalls Ovomaltine Schokolade (100g; Lots 1328918A & 1328918B; Best before 08.05.2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Chocolats Halba recalls FONDENTE NOIR CIOCCOLATO FONDENTE EXTRA 72% CACAO / Extra-dark chocolate, 72% cocoa (100g; Lots L1330004 & L1328941; Best before 30-10-2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls three raw poultry products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls PiqueBroche brand whole chicken (Best before 08-09-2020 & 11-09-2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Haigh’s Chocolates recalls Haigh’s Milk MaltiChocs (250g; Best Before 17 Jan 21) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Recalls and Alerts: August 23 – 26, 2020

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 68 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections, including 14 hospitalizations, in 9 states as of August 19th. The cases have been linked epidemiologically to loose and bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC.

Allergy Alert: Frito Lay recalls select 1 oz., 1 1/2 oz., 2 5/8 oz., 7 3/4 oz., 12 1/2 oz., 15 1/2 oz. bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Schaws Sauce recalls Schaws Sweet and Sassy Barbecue and Basting Sauce and Schaws Sweet with Heat Barbecue and Basting Sauce (18 oz. jars; All Use by dates up to and including 8/20/2022) due to undeclared soy and anchovies.

Allergy Alert: Riviana Foods Inc. recalls RONZONI® Smart Taste® Extra-Wide Noodles (12 oz. pkg; Manufacturing codes MAR3022H, MAR3122H, JUN0422H, JUN0522H, JUL2422H, JUL2522H; UPC 71300 05008) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: B&G Foods recalls Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers (6 oz pkg; Best by APR 07 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Russ Davis Wholesale recalls Crazy Fresh Perfectly Peach Salsa (8 oz; Sell by 6/25/2020 to 8/26/2020; UPC 795631 820270), Quick & Easy Perfectly Peach Salsa (8 oz; Sell by 7/29/2020 to 8/26/2020; UPC 795631 820270) and Clear Label Perfectly Peach Salsa (8 oz; Sell by 7/30/2020 to 8/23/2020; UPC 795631 820270) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Food Lion recalls bulk Yellow Peaches, bulk White Peaches and Wawona Bagged Organic Peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Hannaford recalls Wawona bagged peaches – 2 lb bags, Bulk organic peaches, Bulk yellow peaches and Bulk white flesh peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall Update: Hostess Brands, LLC recalls certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® due to potential mold growth. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls Nature’s Menu® Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes and package sizes. The recall was initiated after the Georgia Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a sample of the product.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: PHAC reports 33 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in Ontario and Quebec linked to consumption of peaches imported from the USA. Three individuals have been hospitalized. Please refer to the eFoodAlert report for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Salaison Limoges Extra recalls ready-to-eat dishes due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: LiveFit Foods recalls LiveFit brand Penne & Meatballs (All codes) due to undeclared egg, milk, and soy.

Allergy Alert: Espace Keto 2 Go recalls various ready-to-eat products due to undeclared soy, wheat and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: G. Brandt Meat Packers Ltd. recalls Brandt brand mini spicy cheese sausage (0.375 kg; Best Before 20AU20; UPC 773321 206306) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Boston Confectionery Ltd. recalls Boston Donuts Premium Box (box of 6; Batch #BD230820; Production date 23/08/2020) due to undeclared gluten (wheat), milk, egg, nuts, soybeans and sulphur dioxide

Allergy Alert (UK): Holland & Barrett recalls Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula (60 tablets; Batch codes 751519-01, 751519-03, 751944-01, 751949-03; Best before February and March 2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR brand Chicken and Prawn paella (600g; Lot #0105; Best before October 2021) due to undeclared fish, gluten (wheat), milk,  and molluscs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Eurokip recalls various ground poultry products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): HEMA recalls HEMA Natural bar fruit & nut (50g; All lots; All date codes) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls EAT NATURAL brand Brazil & Sultana with peanuts and almond (50g, 3 x 50g, 12 x 50g; Best before dates from August 2020 to June 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Les Viviers de St Colomban brand Coques d’élevage vivantes / Live farmed cockles (Sold 18/08/20 to 22/08/20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HEMA recalls HEMA brand Natural bar fruit & nut (All codes) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Naïve food recalls EAT NATURAL brand Barre aux fruits secs – noix du Brésil & raisin sec / dried fruit bar with Brazil nuts and raisins (50g, 3 x 50g; Best before 08/2020, 09/2020, 10/2020, 11/2020, 12/2020, 04/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischwerke E. Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG recalls BIO Münchner Weißwürste / Bio Munich White Sausages (Batch 20649 & 20599; Best before July 31, 2021 & May 31, 2021 respectively) due to process deviation that may result in microbial growth and swelling of the can.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Costco Iceland recalls Hand2mouth EAT NATURAL brand Brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds energy bars (various package sizes and batch codes) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Gubbeen Farmhouse Products recalls Gubbeen Farmhouse brand Gubbeen Cheese (170g; Use by 17.09.20 and 19.09.20) and Joyce’s Supermarkets of Galway Gubbeen Cheese (170g; Use by 10.09.20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls certain EAT NATURAL Brand Fruit and Nut Bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Rude Health recalls Rude Health Muesli The Ultimate (500g; Best before 12 June 2021; 24 June 2021; 20 July 2021 and 21 July 2021; Product of UK) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Manufacturer recalls EAT NATURAL brand BARRETTE NOCI DEL BRASILE / Brazil nut energy bar (50g bars and 4 x 35g multipacks; All lots from August 2020 to July 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls HEMA brand NATURAL BAR Fruit & nut (45g; All best before dates) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Rude Health Food Ltd recalls The Ultimate Muesli containing brazil nuts (500g; Best before 12 June 2021, 24 June 2021, 20 July 2021, 21 July 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Janus Trading Company Limited recalls EAT NATURAL brand Fruit & Nut Bar – Brazil & Sultana, with Peanuts and Almonds (50g; Best before October 31, 2020 and November 30, 2020; Product of UK) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Satoyu Trading Pte Ltd recalls all peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company (product of USA) due to potential Salmonella contamination. These peaches have been linked to outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in both the USA and Canada.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers Fresh Ltd recall Prima and Sweet Value brand imported yellow flesh peaches (green fruit sticker with PLU numbers 4044 and 4038; sold in North Island between 10 July and 25 August 2020) due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Although there have not been any reported cases in New Zealand, the recalled peaches have been linked to outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis in both the USA and Canada.