Category: pet food

Recalls and Alerts: September 27 – 30, 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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Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports eight cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in British Columbia (5), Alberta (2), and Yukon (1). The illnesses are linked to exposure to Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats. Three individuals have been hospitalized and one person has died. The supplier, Master’s Best Friend, has issued a Notice of Stop Sale for the implicated products, which were sold at Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods stores.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand Maple Apple flavour Seasoned Pork Loin Roast (730g; Best Before 2020 OC 13; UPC 0 60383 20663 5) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Érablière Godbout recalls Érablière Godbout brand Sauce spaghetti (500 ml and 1 L; All units where the label does not mention “Keep Refrigerated”) because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: JBS Food Canada ULC recalls Provigo brand and Metro brand raw ground beef products due to E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and distribution details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Colruyt brand salade de poulet méridionale / Southern chicken salad (150g; Best by 05/10/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Gorgonzola (150g; Lot #P230006; Best before 01/10/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le picoreur brand Cuisse de poulet fermier bio BLC / organic chicken legs (Lot #25801101; Best by 27, 28 & 30/09/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Louis Bechoux Snacks S.A. recalls Louis Bechoux Snacks brand Boulettes rôties / roasted dumplings (12x100g & 12x135g; Lot 080920; Best by 10/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Merricq recalls Merricq Thon Albacore frais / Fresh albacore tuna (Sold between 11 September and 21 September) due to elevated levels of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Aðföng recalls Himneskt brand Lífrænt rautt pestó / Organic red pesto (130g; Best before October 2022; Product of Italy) due to possible foreign matter (broken glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken (210g; Batch code L:15320; Best before 25.05.2022; product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO recalls AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO brand formaggio a latte crudo – stracchino / raw milk cheese (Lot #06/06/2020) due to shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (100 tablets; Batch code L 91424 C; Best before end December 2022) because aspartame is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Kredofood Ltd recalls three noodle products due to undeclared dairy protein and/or sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls all batches and all dates of Pams brand Very Berry Dairy Dessert due to the possibility of the plastic container breaking and plastic pieces entering the product.  Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

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.

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

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.

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

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.