Recalls and Alerts: February 7 – 9, 2019

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: CDC alerts consumers to potential exposures to a drug-resistant Brucella strain RB51 (RB51) in 19 states, connected to consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. One case of RB51 infection (brucellosis) has been confirmed in New York.

Allergy Alert: Birdseed Food Co. recalls Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric & Ginger (11oz and 3oz pkgs; All expiration dates up to and including 061419) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Don Paco Lopez Panaderia Inc. recalls Sweet Bread (16-oz packages; all batches and dates) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in New York State.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Boucherie-charcuterie Piano & Fils inc. recalls three prepared foods due to undeclared wheat, milk, eggs, soy and sulfites.

Allergy Alert: Fumeur en nord recalls Beef jerky (variable sizes; product sold up to 4 February 2019) due to undeclared barley, soy and fish.

Allergy Alert: Indigo Natural Foods Inc. recalls Indigo Packaged Goodness brand Brewers Yeast Debittered (400g; All units sold from October 24, 2018 up to and including February 7, 2019; UPC 6 99692 00659 1) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls certain Ottogi brand noodle products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls Betty brand and Nancy’s Fancy Yummy-in-the-Tummy brand bakery products from the marketplace due to possible contamination from mice infestation. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in Ontario and Québec. The bakery products were manufactured by Les Services alimentaires Firouz inc.

Food Safety Recall: Les Services alimentaires Firouz inc recalls numerous breads and baked goods that were manufactured or packaged under conditions that threaten food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Renard bleu inc. recalls Spaghetti sauce (500 mL and 1L jars; All product sold up to and including 6 February 2019), which was prepared and packaged under conditions that threaten food safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls various BonVita brand ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société Thalassa Excellence recalls Fumage du val de lys brand Flétan fumé tranché / Sliced smoked halibut (150g; Lot #19025024; Best before 14/02/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): RYDBERGS recalls Rydbergs Rhode Island Dressing (50g; Best before 08.04.2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Rayan Patisserie recalls Rayan Patisserie Assorted Baklawah (200g and 500g; All dates up to and including 07 May 2019) due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ökoland GmbH North recalls Lamb salami air-dried (150 g; Batch #23394; Best before 07.03.2019) and Colbassa salami air-dried (150g; Batch 23395; Best before 07.03.2019) due to foreign matter (small blue plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Poached Side of Salmon (400g; Use by 19/02/19) due to uncorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Grönsaksmästarna recalls Nyttogrönt brand Beetroot sprouts (Best before 2019-02-07 through 2019-02-12) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hill’s Pet Products (Benelux) NV-SA recalls certain Hill’s canned dog food products due to elevated Vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Riverside Milk recalls Riverside Milk brand raw (unpasteurized) milk, sold from a vending machine (Batches purchased between 28 January and 7 February 2019), due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Greymouth recalls certain New World Greymouth brand Hot cross bun products (Best before: 08.02.2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: February 4 – 6, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips (7 1/3 oz. bags; Mfg code 65M127902; Use by 23 APR 2019; UPC 028400564632) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: The Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market recalls Hipster Chipster cookies (Sell by dates through 02/04/19) due to undeclared walnut, milk and eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Richwell Group, Inc. recalls approximately 55,300 pounds of Siluriformes fish 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.

Food Safety Recall: Q’s American Best Trading Inc. recalls approximately 1,008 pounds of imported Siluriformes fish 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

Allergy Alert: La Cuisine Meraki recalls Polpette / Meatballs (1L; all batches and dates) due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, sesame seeds, nuts and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie & pâtisserie Kubera inc. recalls various bread products that were manufactured or packaged under conditions that may not ensure food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Lucky Duck brand Cha Siu marinated roast pork (400g; Lots 51700,141700,211700,341700, 351700, 411700, 481700, 491700, 501800, 541800, 561700, 631800, 671700, 701800, 751800, 771700, 771800, 771800, 771800, 841700, 841800, 881700, 1051700, 1061800, 1091700, 1111700, 1161700, 1181700, 1191700, 1251700, 1441801, 1891800, 3211800, 3431800, 3511800, 3581800 & 3651800) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Leivon Leipomo Oy recalls Lemon Cheesecake (Batch #05.02.2019) due to undeclared peanut oil.

Allergy Alert (France): Bonvita BV recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): LUCKY DUCK INTERNATIONAL FOOD B.V. recalls Lucky Duck brand CHA SIU – ROASTED PORK (400g; Lot #201846013; Best before 27/05/2020) due to undeclared sesame seed.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Bonvita recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland specific): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls various own-branded bakery products due to undeclared soya, mustard, sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) and/or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société ANNE ROZES recalls Anne Rozes brand Tomato Sauce (Glass jars; Lot #15101811; Expiry 15/10/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (150g; Lot #00716005; Best before 16.02.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Novari’ GORGONZOLA DOP dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074027; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lots #0073033- 0073034 – 0073036; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Bella Italia Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074040; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074035; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Colle Maggio Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (~300g; Lot #0088003; Best before 17/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0083002; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA SPA recalls GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA brand Crostini alla Toscan (220g; Lot #190123; Best before 06,07,09/02/19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Conserve Italia soc. coop. AGRIC recalls Fruttissima brand FRUTTISSIMA ACE (200 ml; Lot #LA194; Best before 10/2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand sauerkraut (370g; Lots #011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19,18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Grönsaksmästarna recalls Beetroot sprouts (Best before 2019-02-07) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Hill’s recalls various Hill’s brand canned pet foods due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Maleny Cheese recalls Maleny Herb and Garlic Feta (Various weight; Use By 21 MAY 19) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: January 30 – February 3, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms TX, Inc. recalls approximately 2,100 pounds of chicken products incorrectly labeled as “Chile Relleno” products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the recalled product.

Food Safety Recall: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation recalls UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT (20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags; USE BY 10 01 2019; Lot codes 9004101012, 9004101013, 9004101014, 9004101015, 9004101016, 9004101017, 9004101018, 9004101019, 9004101020, 9004101021, 9004101022, 9004101000 and 9004101001) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride (sold in both hot and refrigerated cases in the deli department in all Publix stores in Florida, and some stores in southern Georgia, southern and coastal South Carolina, and southern Alabama between January 17 – 31, 2019) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Herboristerie Fleur bleue recalls MIEL AUX AIGUILLES DE SAPIN / Honey with fir needles (320g; All units sold up to and including 24 January 2019) as the products were not prepared and packaged under conditions that ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Les trois p’tits cochons inc recalls SAUMON FUMÉ MAISON / House smoked salmon (variable weights; all product sold up to and including 29 January 2019) because the products were manufactured and packaged in a way that may render them unsafe to consume.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Canada): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unifood Import A/S recalls Silk Road Tropical Mix (250 g, 1 kg and 2 kg; All best before dates) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Fisherman’s Salmon-hunted herring (240g; Best before 19 / 8-2019) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Geantcasino recalls Casino Saveurs d’Ailleurs brand 6 mini nems crevettes sauce Nuoc-mâm (200g; Lot #190155; Best before 30/01/2019) due to undeclared fish and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Bonvita B.V. recalls various Bonvita Bon-Ice ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls numerous bakery products due to undeclared sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jin Long Trading SPRL recalls Golden Lily White Pepper (1Kg; Lot #30.10.2020; Best before 12.01.2019 – 25.01.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société CHARCUTERIE VALLE DE LA BRUCHE recalls Auchan brand Choucroute / sauerkraut (Lots 011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19, 18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JOAN DISTRIBUTION recalls JOAN brand Fuet Catalan (150g; Lot #18490008; Best before 08/07/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E.Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand assorted deli meats (200g; Lot #9023; Best before 26/02/19) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Mussels (2.8kg; Lot #T7562; Best before 26/01/2019, 27/01/2019) and Spanish Mussels (1.4kg; Lot #T7562; 6/01/2019, 27/01/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Kupfer & Sohn GmbH & Co KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG Delikatess Hähnchenbrust-Filetroulade (150g; Best before 03.02.2019 up to and including 15.02.2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contaminated.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Esselunga recalls Cannelloni di carne (Lot SC 29.01.19), Lasagna al forno (600g; Lot SC 30.01.19) and RAGU’ DI VITELLO TOP (200g; Lot SC 07.02.19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Modillac brand infant formula products (Product of France) due to possible Salmonella Poona contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England only): Yorkshire Fine Cheese recalls Barncliffe Brie cheese (200g and 1Kg; Batch codes 098, 099, 002; Best before 4 March 2019, 6 March 2019, 25 March 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hermes Fish Factory recalls smoked cold salmon fillet product (200g; Best by 16/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organic Milk Group recalls OMG Organic Milk (1L; Best Before 04/02/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Mungalli Creek Dairy recalls Mungalli Creek Kefir (1 Litre; BB Date 22/2/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Australia): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Pet Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.