Recalls and Alerts: November 26 – 28, 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

Food Safety Recall: Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor recalls MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST (10-lb cases; Lot #20297; Use by 10/23/21) due to undercooking.

Food Safety Recall: Vegpro International recalls Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (9 x 11oz; Best Before 2020 DE 04; UPC 8 88048 00028 8) and Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (8 x 5oz; Best Before 2020 DE 04 & 2020 DE 05; UPC 8 88048 00004 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Company Inc. recalls Farm Boy Deluxe Chocolate Brownie Mix (500g; UPC 8 08912 00760 1; All codes where milk is not declared on the label) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Warning: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Bottled Beef and Bottled Chicken made by Robert Waite (Tignish, PEI), sold with no labels, because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the CFIA Food Safety Warning for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: La Fromagerie La Pépite d’or recalls multiple lot codes and packaging sizes of Twist d’or – Tresse cheeses that were made or packaged under conditions that may make the product unsafe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Vegpro International recalls Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (312g; Best Before 2020 DE 04; UPC 8 88048 00028 8; Product of USA) and Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach (142g; Best Before 2020 DE 04 & 2020 DE 05; UPC 8 88048 00004 2; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls multiple Metro brand products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): France reports 26 cases of Salmonella infections, including 17 children, linked to consumption of dried sausages and sliced rosettes (salami). Please refer to the outbreak notice for a list of implicated products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Nawras recalls all lot codes and best before dates of Vermicelli, Bulgur and Firiq due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Brugge d’Or en bloc / cheese block (250g; Lots L1420301, L1420302, L1420315, L1420316, L1420324, L1420325; Best before 05/01/2021, 06/01/2021, 19/01/2021, 20/01/2021, 28/01/2021, 29/01/2021) and Brugge d’Or en tranches / cheese slices (180g; Lots L1820311, L1820314, L1820315; Best before 15/01/2021, 18/01/2021, 19/01/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Boni recalls Boni grillwost sausage (Lot 172244; Expiry 28-11-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls various bread products due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflet de France brand Tomette de brebis / cheese made from pasteurized sheep’s milk (Lot #2020_204) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coursesu recalls MYTILIMER brand Palourde japonaise grosse pêchée en atlantique nord-est / Large Japanese clams fished from the North-east Atlantic (Lot PSM0211) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Guba-Trade GmbH recalls Gourmet Finest Cuisine – Forellenkaviar / Trout Caviar (50g; Lots 295 & 296; Expiration date 30.04.2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls various bread products due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Alesto brand Ekologiska Linfrön / Organic flax seeds (500g; Best before 2021-07-08) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Happy Hounds Wales Ltd. recalls a number of frozen raw dog food products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Laviton Ltd. recalls multiple package sizes of Artzieli brand Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini (Expiration date 19.08.21) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Blenheim recalls Pak’n Save Blenheim brand sliced in-store ready-to-eat meat products (All batches and ‘packed on’ dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Albright’s recalls raw dog food due to Salmonella

Albright’s Raw Dog Food of Fort Wayne, IN has recalled one batch of Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company took this action after learning that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had detected Salmonella in a sample of the pet food.

The recall is limited to the following item, and was distributed in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.

Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, 2 lbs chubs/rolls.- Lot No. C000185, Best By 19 May 2021.

Sixty-seven cases of the frozen raw food were supplied to distributors from 7/8/20 to 8/27/20.

One animal illness has been reported, according to the recall notice. No human illnesses have been reported.

Albright’s was informed by FDA of an anonymous complaint on November 11th, according to a spokesperson for the company. The complainant did not contact the company directly.

After receiving the complaint, FDA tested seven samples of the implicated raw pet food and found Salmonella in one of those samples.

Communication from FDA has been “punctual and straightforward,” and the company is continuing to work with FDA during the recall process.

Albright’s production manager is certified in food safety from Purdue University, according to information supplied to eFoodAlert by the company, and has experience supervising in USDA-inspected plants.

FDA declined to state whether or not the agency is now inspecting the Albright’s manufacturing facility, or whether it has plans to do so in the near future, on the grounds that this is an open/ongoing investigation. The FDA’s Inspection Classification Database does not list any previous inspections of the facility.

In response to eFoodAlert’s request for a statement, Albright’s released the following:

“We produce our food utilizing only human grade ingredients. It is raw and therefore must be handled as such following food safety handling practices as our packaging and website indicates. Although our suppliers and ourselves follow all necessary steps to prevent food contamination our food should be handled under the assumption it may contain pathogenic bacteria. No different than the meat you purchase for human consumption.

We stand by our firm commitment to produce healthy dog food. We feel our food contributes to a dogs overall health. Our food does not contain synthetic vitamins, food by-products, grains and other ingredients detrimental to dogs health. That being said pathogenic bacteria is a hazard to human health and all steps should be taken to avoid contact with them.”

What consumers should know

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.
FDA encourages consumers to report any pet food complaints through the agency’s Safety Reporting Portal or by contacting the Consumer Complaint Coordinator for their state.
Consumers who have purchased Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-422-9440 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, EST.

Recalls and Alerts: November 12 – 14, 2020

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United States

Public Health Alert: FSIS alerts consumers to avoid Wegmans Beef Culinary Stock NO SALT ADDED (32-oz carton; Date codes 25MAR2022 and 26MAR2022) as the product was imported without benefit of import reinspection. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

Allergy Alert: Stuffed Foods LLC recalls Mac & Cheese Bites (9.75-oz carton; Lot code 20272; Use by MAR 22 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Albright’s Raw Dog Food recalls Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, frozen (2-lb chubs/rolls; Lot code C000185; Best by 19 May 2021) due to Salmonella contamination. One animal illness has been reported.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Au P’tit Marché Traiteur Inc. recalls Amour & Tradition brand fondues due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert/Food Safety Recall: Boucherie St-Louis recalls multiple products due to either absence of correct refrigeration storage labeling or presence of undeclared wheat, sulphites, soy or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Halva Extra (1kg.; Expiry 19/05/2021 UPC 6 224007 246047) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Isagenix International LLC recalls Isagenix brand Isalean Whole Blend plant-based shake Banana Bread Flavour (742g; Lots 099409820, 109401320 & 109401420; Expiry dates SE/2021, OC/2021 & OC/2021, respectively) due to over-fortification of minerals.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Eisbär Eis GmbH recalls Rewe Beste Wahl Caramel Coconut (500ml; Lot #LEE9205; Best before 01/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Heinz recalls Heinz (Seriously) Good Mayonnaise (680g / 710ml; All batch codes and all best before dates not labelled in English) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared whole almonds in Lorge Roasted Coffee Beans Coated in Dark Chocolate (150g; Best before 15/07/2021 and 01/10/2021)

Allergy Alert (UK): Industry recalls various roasted coffee beans due to undeclared nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins (262g; Use by 12 November 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri braided cheese and Lailand brand Chilal cheese due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and date codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche droite / straight dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) and Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche courbe / curved dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ONETIK recalls Onetik brand Tomette de brebis / sheep’s milk cheese (sold 31/10/2020 & 12/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Onetik recalls Onetik brand Bleu de chèvre / goat cheese (Lot 2020_275) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls MONIQUE RANOU brand Salade La gourmande gésiers de canard / Gourmet duck gizzard salad (320g; Lot #20302806 L8 xxHxx; Best before 09/11/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls L’atelier de Chateaubourg brand Assiette fromagère Sélection de nos montagnes / cheese platter (Lots 001107994, 001107453, 001107498; Best before 02/12/2020, 29/11/2020, 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP IPER / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP ETICHETTA ROSSA / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Asian Artisan Food recalls The Wild Wok Vegan Gyoza Asian Style Dumplings (410g; Batch code V00027; Best before 13.08.2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Isla ds

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd. recalls Dutch Matias style herring fillet in oil (565g; Expiration date 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ricci’s Bikkies recalls Ricci’s Bikkies Cinnamon Crunch Biscuits (Best before 26 Oct 21, 2 Nov 21 & 6 Nov 21) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Broadway recalls New World Broadway brand NZ Beef Premium Mince, NZ Beef Prime Mince, and NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Best before 15.11.20) due to foreign matter (white plastic and metal pieces) contamination.