Category: pet food

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.

Recalls and Alerts: July 30 – August 1, 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.

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

United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC has received reports of 396 Salmonella Newport infections in 34 states. Fifty-nine of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. According to FDA, the outbreak is probably linked to consumtion of red onions supplied by Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA. Thomson has informed FDA that the company will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions. This includes red, white, yellow, and sweet onions. Consumers, retailers and food service establishments are advised to avoid serving or eating any onions supplied by Thomson International.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken taquitos and chimichangas products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced green chilies that have been recalled by the producer, Sun Valley Foods, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic. Please refer to the official notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: SmithFoods Inc. recalls three flavors of Earth Grown Vegan Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts Earth Grown Vegan Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts due to undeclared cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: JBS Food Canada ULC recalls approximately 38,406 pounds of boneless beef head meat products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

 

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC has received reports of 114 Salmonella Newport infections in British Columbia (43), Alberta (55), Manitoba (13), Ontario (2), and Prince Edward Island (1). Sixteen of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. PHAC and CFIA report that the outbreak is probably linked to red onions imported into Western Canada by Sysco. Please refer to the recall notice below.

Allergy Alert: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls Selection brand Chocolate Drink Mix (425g; All Best Before dates up to and including 2021 OC 31 A; UPC 0 59749 96229 2) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Sysco recalls IMPERIAL FRESH brand Red Onions – Jumbo (10-lb and 25-lb bags; Product codes 8399925 & 8313967, respectively; All products imported since May 24, 2020; Product of USA), as the onions have been identified as the probable cause of an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections in five provinces. The recalled products were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Western Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: SJ Fine Foods Ltd. recalls Grimm’s Fine Foods brand Grimm’s Bavarian Bacon & Cheddar Smokies (450g; Best before Best Before 2020SE04; UPC 0 55898 14165 6) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls ARO brand Ail semoule fine / fine garlim semolina (1 Kg; Lot #19317) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): MEGA Fleisch GmbH recalls four salami products due to undeclared mustard and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Nature Bio brand BARQUETTE DE 2 FILETS DE POULET BIO / tray containing two organic chicken breasts (Lot #2020035938; Expiration date 06/08/2020) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Franse scharrelkipfilet / boneless chicken breasts (340g; Expiration date 06-08-2020 & 07-08- 2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Gold & Green Foods Oy recalls Nyhtökaura® dumplings and Delikaura™ dumplings manufactured during July 2020 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand 6 crêpes moelleuses Bio au sucre de canne / 6 soft crêpes with cane sugar (All lots beginning with 188; Use by 26/07/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls NIXE brand Salade Niçoise au thon (280g; Best before 15/07/2023), NIXE brand Salade Mexicaine au thon (280g; Best before 16/07/2023 & 17/07/2023) and NIXE brand Salade Américaine au thon (280g; Best before 16/07/2023 & 17/07/2023) due to improper sterilization. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls Henri Raffin brand Terrine de porc et canard / Pork & duck terrine (150g; Lot #02048019; Best before 26/08/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Salade au thon Italienne (250g; Best before 09/07/2023; Lots juillet 2020 à juillet 2023) due to improper sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURENVIE recalls Jardin Bio brand Ravioli au bœuf / Beef ravioli (700g jar; Lot #E049; Expiration date 18/02/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Saupiquet brand Moules à l’escabèche / mussels (110g; Lot 08.08.2021) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tsang Lin Industries Ltd recalls various jelly cups and jelly candies due to a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio cardinali recalls salame lardellato / larded salami (Lot #16) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): PELOSO PARIDE recalls AZIENDA AGRICOLA IL VALLONE DI CRIVELLI MATTIA FORMAGGELLA DEL LUINESE DOP cheese (variable weights; Lot 18E; various Best before dates) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls various Bio Nature brand and LES FERMIERS DE LOUÉ brand poultry cuts due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls BARQUETTE DE 2 FILETS DE POULET BIO / tray containing two organic chicken breasts (Lot #2020035938; Expiration date 06/08/2020) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls five Albert Heijn brand free-range chicken products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Bread Spread Ltd recalls all sandwiches, wraps, rolls and baguettes containing chicken due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the chicken filling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Ecoclavis recalls Barf Buffet Carcasse de Dinde / turkey carcass frozen patties (800g; All lots sold since 2016) due to presence of undeclared bone, which represents a hazard to small dogs and to puppies.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT (JORDAN): According to a report in The Jerusalem Post, one child is dead and 700 were poisoned after consuming spoiled shwarma from a food stand in Amman, Jordan.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Alpha Mega Food Ltd. recalls Oatmeal Cookies Sweetened with Fructose (250g; Best before 19.11.2020 & 02.10.2020; Product of Russia) due to undeclared sesame.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Gerns Continental Smallgoods Pty Ltd recalls Gerns Smallgoods thin beef sausages (1.880kg; Use By 04-08-2020; Best Before 06-08-2020) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.