Category: pet food

Canadian E. coli O157 outbreak linked to raw pet food

Four Canadians between the ages of 3 and 43 have beccome infected with E. coli O157 since March 2020, according to a report from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Two of the individuals were hospitalized.

All four individuals became ill following exposure to Carnivora brand frozen raw pet food purchased at various pet stores.

There have been no reports of sick pets.

The four genetically linked outbreak cases were reported from British Columbia (1 case), Alberta (2 cases) and Manitoba (1 case).

Carnivora brand raw pet food is manufactured by Riveriene Farm Ltd. o/a Carnivora Pet Foods, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is distributed through retailers across Canada.

Carnivora has recalled the following six items, which may be contaminated with E. coli O157.

  • Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Chicken Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g bag; UPC 689076622271; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
  • Carnivora Brand Chicken Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076619677; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
  • Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Beef Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g Bag; UPC 689076622370; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
  • Carnivora Brand Beef Dinner with Vegetables ‘n’ Fruit (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076621076; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
  • Carnivora Brand Whole Animal Turkey Diet, Ultra Premium Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs & Cats (4 lb / 1820g Bag; UPC 689076623971; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)
  • Carnivora Brand Turkey Diet (25 lb / 11.36 kg Bulk Box; UPC 689076624800; Date codes 13 01 20 / 006, 15 02 20 / 042, 20 01 20 / 006 & 20 02 20 / 042)

The approximately 1803 recalled units were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and may also have been distributed elsewhere in Canada.

Pet foods manufactured for export to the USA, the European Union and other countries must be accompanied by an export certificate certifying compliance with the requirements of the destination country. Likewise, pet foods imported into Canada must be accompanied by a government certificate attesting to the safety of the products.

Yet pet foods manufactured in Canada purely for domestic consumption fall into a regulatory No Man’s Land and are not subject to ANY requirements under either the Health of Animals Act or the Food and Drugs Act.

PHAC offers the following information and advice for consumers:

  • If you have the affected product, do not feed it to your pet. Consumers should immediately stop using any of the affected pet food products and contact the retailer where they purchased the affected product for a full refund or exchange.
  • Wash and sanitize any containers, utensils and surfaces that the raw foods touched before using them again. This includes countertops, microwaves and refrigerators.
  • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets. Animals fed raw meat diets are more likely to be shedding harmful bacteria like Salmonella and dangerous strains of E. coli even when they appear healthy, compared to those fed commercial kibble or other cooked diets. Regularly clean surfaces that come into contact with pet food or pets.
  • When possible, store all pet food and treats away from where human food is stored or prepared and away from reach of young children.
  • If you suspect you have become ill after being exposed to frozen raw pet food, or pets fed these diets, and have symptoms consistent with E. coli O157 infection, talk with your health care provider.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada does not recommend feeding raw pet food to pets, especially in households with young children, or individuals who have conditions that compromise their immune system that put them at greater risk for more serious illness. However, if you choose to feed your pet a raw food diet, it is recommended that you buy from companies that use meat-derived ingredients that have been prepared in sanitary conditions and passed inspection for human consumption. Also look for companies that have a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points protocol in place, which sets safety standards and practices, and helps to greatly reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency does not post recalls of either domestic or imported pet foods. Pet food recalls, if they are reported at all on a Government of Canada come under the heading of a Consumer Product.

It is only when a pet food has been linked to human illnesses or to widespread – and usually international – pet illnesses that Canadians learn about a contamination issue. 

Recalls and Alerts: February 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

Allergy Alert: Sierra Soups recalls Pasta e Fagioli (13-oz pkg) due to undeclared gluten.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Kraft Heinz Canada ULC recalls Heinz brand sauces due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Spring Home brand pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Update): Fresh 7 Baskets Limited recalls Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Giant Tiger Stores Limited recalls Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh 7 Baskets Limited recalls Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pastavera recalls Pesto basilic / Basil pesto (~200g; All product sold up to and including February 24, 2020) due to insanitary production/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas Limited recalls Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks due to elevated histamine levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cacao Invest recalls various ATELIER Sainte Catherine brand Chocolat artisanal belge / Belgian chocolate due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls Nissin Demae Ramen Spicy Noodles (100g; Batch code L000623; Best before 01.2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls specific batches of Intenson Bio Cukier Kokosowy / Organic Coconut Sugar due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Fior Fiore COOP recalls selected batches codes of Fior Fiore brand Gelato alla mandorla d’Avola / Avola almond gelato due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Quality Meals Production AB recalls certain spring rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Biscottilicious Ltd recalls Biscottilicious Salted Caramel Crunch Biscotti (150g; All best before dates to end of May 2020) and Biscottilicious Mixed Box (Salted Caramel Crunch Biscotti only affected) (400g; All best before dates to end of May 2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls Nissin Demae Ramen Spicy Noodles (100g; Batch code L000623; Best before end date: January 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Wei Ming brand Dim Sum platters due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls various Délisse brand Yaourts et fromages blancs aux fruits avec morceaux / Yoghurts and white cheeses with pieces of fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Yaourt aux fruits / Yoghurt with fruit (various Best before dates) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bastidarra recalls Ibaski brand Fromage blanc de vache de campagne / Cow’s milk white cottage cheese (Best before 13/03/20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): CCV-Vertriebs GmbH recalls Caractere Weinbrandbohnen / Brandy-flavored chocolate beans (200g; Lot #L5554S8; Best before 28.04.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Caffè Leoni brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lots L19159 to L19161) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Meseta brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lot L19290) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Conad brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lots L19142 to L19339) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls specific batch codes of Auchan brand yaourt aux fruits and yaourt aux fruits jaunes / Yoghurt with fruit and Yoghurt with yellow fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Wei Ming brand Dim Sum raviolis Sia Pao aux crevettes (250g; Lot #K271; Best before 02/03/2020) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Naturis recalls Naturis brand Viande de cerf / Deer meat (500g & 1kg; Lot #4923) due to the presence of bone fragments.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Maimon’s Baking Company Ltd. recalls three products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): The Oppenheimer Company recalls Oppenheimer Chocolate Chips Brown White – Chocolate Chip Drops (All Best before dates up to and including 30.12.2020) due to undeclared soy and sesame.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Griffin’s Foods Ltd recalls Eta brand Chocolate Raisins (100g; Best Before 18 OCT 2020) as the package may contain chocolate coated peanuts instead.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aussie Shwe recalls Shan Ma Lay Salt Fruits & Jams (Best before 15/09/2020) due to lead contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: February 13 – 15, 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: Save A Lot recalls Coburn Farms Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice- Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers (4.5 oz; Use by April 24, 2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates UC recalls IRISH WHISKEY DARK CHOCOLATE TABLET BAR (3.5 oz; Lot #101048778; Expiry date 08/16/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed Aunt Jeni’s Home Made All-Natural Raw Turkey Dinner Dog Food (5 lb / 2.3 kg; Lot 175331; Best before NOV2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Laurier recalls WRAP PESTO AUX TOMATES SÉCHÉES  / Pesto & dried tomatoes wrap (All product sold up to February 13, 2020) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert: PK Trading Inc. recalls Goraesa brand Fish Cakes due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Adonis Laval recalls several varieties of ground meat due to shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Nussi’s recalls various bread and pastry products that were manufactured and packaged under unsanitary conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Silani Sweet Cheese Ltd. recalls Silani brand Mozzarella Ball (260g; Best Before 2021.01.08; UPC 0 65052 51369 4) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (MULTIPLE COUNTRIES): European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to shell eggs. The outbreak has been underway since 2017. As of the most recent update, ECDC has identified 656 confirmed cases and 202 probable cases in 15 countries since February 2017.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Bûche Tradition Cendrée (Lot #38; Best before 28/02/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heuschen & Schrouff Oriental Foods Trading recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Pan Euro Foods recalls Diggers Oriental Duck Spring Rolls (40 x 60g; Best before dates from 15.02.2020 to 07.02.2021 inclusive) and Diggers Oriental Vegetable Spring Rolls (40 x 60g; Best before dates from 15.02.2020 to 02.02.2021 inclusive) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Iceland recalls several vegan products due to undeclared milk.  Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Uniontrade S.p.A. recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Bûche Tradition Cendrée (Lot #38; Best before 28/02/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Amazing Oriental, Vanka-Kawat Import en Export B.V. en Import en Exportonderneming Amboina recall TYJ Spring Home brand spring roll pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): No Meat Limited recalls No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls (6 x 100g; All date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Cakes by Rebecca Limited recalls various products due to undeclared egg, gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, soya, sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma B+F Bakery & Food recalls Bäckerkrönung Zupfkuchen frozen cake (500g; Lot #L060-1011119; Best before 31.10.2020) due to foreign matter (white plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma B+F Bakery & Food recalls Rewe Beste Wahl, Zupfkuchen frozen cake (500g; Lot #L060-1011119; Best before 31.10.2020) due to foreign matter (white plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Duchy Organic Almonds (150g; Best before 28 July 2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Nestlé UK Limited recalls Nestlé Ski Yogurt Variety Pack With Fruit Pieces (4 x 120g; Use by 21 February 2020, 28 February 2020, 6 March 2020, 13 March 2020) due to foreign matter (small pieces of black rubber) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Aleh Candy Manufacturers, Marketers And Exporters 2016 Ltd. recalls Chocolate flavored Dragée “Hakhi Matok” (80g and 500g pkgs; All expiration dates up until and including 08/2021) due to undeclared dairy ingredient.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lim Brothers Import & Export Co., Ltd. and Markwell Foods recall Spring Home brand TYJ Spring Roll Pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Target Australia Pty Ltd recalls The Fabulous Food Company Jersey Caramels (200g; All best before dates from AUG 2018 to and including FEB 2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): ALDI recalls Farmdale Full Cream Milk (3L; Use by 25 FEB 20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): LD&D Milk Pty recalls Dairy Choice Full Cream milk (2 Litre; Use by 25/02/2020) and Community Co ‘The Good Drop’ Full Cream milk (2 Litre; Use by 25/02/2020) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): LD&D AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recalls Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk (1 Litre; Use by 25/02/2020) and Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk (3 Litre; Use by 24/02/2020) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): 7-ELEVEN PTY LTD recalls 7 Eleven Full Cream Milk (2L; Use by 24 FEB 20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Han Chang Foods Ltd recalls Hankook brand tofu products and Han Chang brand fresh soybean sprouts due to lack of process control. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.