Recalls and Alerts: January 14 – 19, 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

Allergy Alert: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls 21 products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Custom Made Meals, LLC recalls Red Chili Orange Chicken Skewers (9.11-lbs. cases containing four plastic packages; Case code 79073; Use by dates between Oct. 15, 2018 and Jan. 28, 2019) due to undeclared coconut.

Allergy Alert: RXBAR recalls certain flavors of RXBAR and RX BAR Kids due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mojave Foods Corporation recalls El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected package sizes and lot codes.

Food Safety Recall: H & T Seafood, Inc recalls approximately 71,435 pounds of imported Siluriformes fish products because the products were not presented for import re-inspection upon entry into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Johnsonville, LLC recalls approximately 48,371 pounds of raw ground pork patty products due to foreign matter (black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Perdue Foods, LLC recalls PERDUE SimplySmart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS GLUTEN FREE, frozen (22-oz. plastic bag packages; Best by 10/25/19; UPC 72745-80656) due to foreign matter (wood) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs (Lot #lot 2018 02/08 20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

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

Allergy Alert: Souk Michelet recalls two products due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Golden City Bakery recalls Golden City Bakery Red Bean Mush (300g; All date codes; UPC 7 79542 83111 2) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Golden City Bakery recalls Golden City Bakery Red Bean Paste (450g; All product codes; UPC 7 79542 83115 0) due to undecalred wheat. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie-charcuterie La Marchigiana recalls several products that were manufactured under conditions that may have rendered the items unfit for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La Cie d’Investissements Côté Inc. recalls Bio Busti brand Pecorino Stagionato cheese (various package sizes; Product code L18180540 0203046; Sold from two Marchés Tau locations) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for the location of the two Marchés Tau retail outlets.

Food Safety Recall: Delta Pacific Seafoods recalls Salmon Village brand Hot Smoked Atlantic Salmon Nuggets – Maple (150g; Product codes 1227.18 F26.18 and all Best Before codes; UPC 8 28684 00108 9) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Spar Colruyt Group recalls Spar brand Veal Sausage (200g; Lot #971623; Best before  24/1/2019) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ILHAN FOODS recalls various products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Dagrofa A/S recalls Blomsterbergs citronfromage (116g; Lot #18346H; Best before 20/6-2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Natur’Inov brand Amandes grillées tamari (150g; Lot #0018132; Best before 13/12/2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls The Foodie Market Rainforest Bounty and The Foodie Market Milled Flaxseed due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Deliciously Free From Garlic Pizza Bread (160g; Use by 27 January 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Evolution Foods Ltd recalls Natural Selection Omega Seed Mix, Natural Selection Goji Berries, and Aldi Foodie Market Rainforest Bounty due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Irving’s Homestyle Bakery recalls Irving’s Homestyle Bakery Chocolate Crispy (Individual pack and 5-finger pack; Best before up to and including 20 February 2019) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK): Cook Trading Ltd recalls Cook Sticky Soy & Ginger Beef pots (265g; Best before 14 September 2019; Batch code 000008) due to undeclared eggs and wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Saucisse sèche de l’Ardèche IGP (250g; Lot #3550068; Best before 19/02/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Loste Tradi France recalls Loste Tradi France brand Galantine de Canard à l’orange (Lot #000018331; Best before 06/01/2019) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landfleischerei Kirchheilingen recalls Bauernknackwurst mit gemahlenem Kümmel / Bauernknackwurst with ground caraway (delivered January 11, 2019) due to possible foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): L’Alco spa recalls Insalata mista Capricciosa (150g; Lot #15L6M255 and 16L6M255; Best before 22/01/2019 and 23/01/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Centrale del latte di Brescia spa recalls Insalata mista Capricciosa (150g; Lot #15L4M255, 16L4M255, 17L4M255; Best before 22-23-24/01/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls FriGera brand Rinderkopfhaut dog treats (500g; Lot Nos. 300920 ; 30122003 ; 30092003) and Real Nature brand Wilderness Strauss Mix dog treats (150g; Lot Nos. 643180028755 & 645180030189; Best before 25.10.2020 & 07.11.2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Industry recalls RXBAR brand Protein Bar, Chocolate Sea Salt (52 grams/1.83 ounces per pack, 12 packs per box; Best before June 30, 2019; Product of USA) and RXBAR brand Protein Bar, Mango Pineapple (52 grams/1.83 ounces per pack, 12 packs per box; Best before April 21, 2019; Product of USA) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited recalls Regal New Zealand King Salmon brand Beech Wood Smoked Slices (100g; Batch code M362D; Best before February 1, 2019; Product of New Zealand) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP(HK) Limited recalls Regal New Zealand King Salmon brand Beech Wood Smoked Slices (100g; Batch code M362D; Best before January 28, 2019; Product of New Zealand) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd recalls Southern Ocean brand New Zealand King Salmon Smoked Pieces (200g; Batch code M362D or M362N) and Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Cold Smoked Salmon (500g; M362D or M362N) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: December 24 – 26, 2018

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: Apio Inc. recalls several Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups varieties due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail and distributor customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and also distributed in Canada.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Columbia River Natural Pet Foods recalls Cow Pie (2-lb pkg; Lot #72618) and Chicken & Vegetables (2-lb pkg; Lot #111518) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled fresh, frozen raw meat foods for dogs and cats were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores and direct delivery.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various Eat Smart brand Salad Shake Ups due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Délicieux brand Gourmet sauzen / Gourmet sauces (5 x 80 ml) due to undeclared wheat, celery and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Morello Cherry and Almond Tart (375g; Use by 27 December 2018) due to undeclared pistachios.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection chipolatas de poulet (±1.2kg; Best before 27/03/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): S. Shestowitz recalls Barilla gluten-free fusilli (400g; Product of Italy; All Best before dates up to and including 31.10.2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited recalls Waitrose brand 6 Chunky Battered Haddock Fish Fingers (300g; Best before November, 2019; Product of UK) due to possible presence of large fish bones.

 

Recalls and Alerts: December 19 – 23, 2018

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: Funky Chunky, LLC recalls  Nutty Choco Pop Gift Box (10 oz), Holiday Crowd Pleaser (50 oz) and Crowd Pleaser (50 oz), due to undeclared almonds and cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes. The recalled products were distributed to AZ, AL, CA, CO CT, DC, DE, FL GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WY through mail order or direct delivery.

Food Safety Recall: Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc. recalls approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading. Raw turkey product from this company has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading illnesses. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Inspired Organics, LLC recalls Organic Almond, Peanut, and Tahini Butters due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. recalls fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower (Use by dates 12/11/18 through 12/22/18) due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were distributed to 98 Wegmans stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Hochelaga M&H recalls Creamy cole slaw and Macaroni Salad due to undeclared mustard seed, and eggs in both products and wheat in cole slaw.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barn Foods Limited recalls certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Inspired Organics, LLC recalls Organic Almond, Peanut, and Tahini Butters due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Robert Damkjær A/S recalls Chicken sausages (300g; Best before 19/3-2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Aurion A/S recalls Aurion gluten-free organic oatmeal mixture (600g; Best before 25 / 5-2019) and Aurion gluten-free organic buckwheat flour mix (600g; Best before 15 / 5-2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Eliza Chokolade recalls Dessert Chocolates (80g; Best before 9/2-2019, 26/3-2019 & 25/7-2019) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Tzatziki (200g; Best before 08/01/2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Eurosnack S. A. recalls Chrupcie Maisstangen (60g; Best before 20.02.2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Vergani recalls  DESPAR VEGGIE brand DOLCE DI NATALE AL CIOCCOLATO VEGANO (750g; Lot #8290; Best before 30-04-2019) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Tzatziki (200g; Best before 08/01/2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 De Beste Gehakt Cordon Bleu Italiaans 2x (Best before 28-12-2018) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls 1 De Beste Gehakt Cordon Bleu Italiaans 2x (Best before 28-12-2018) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kook bvba recalls Lunchtime Cassolette de poisson (500g; Lot # 3518 3000; Best before 28/12/18) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. recalls Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. brand Filets de Truites Saumonée fumée (Lot #M-02369; Best before 02/01/2019 03/01/2019, 04/01/2019, 05/01/2019 & 06/01/2019) and Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. brand Mousse de Truite Saumonée fumée (150g; Lot #M-0739; Best before 31/12/2018, 01/01/2019, 02/01/2019, 03/01/2019 & 04/01/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Raunsmed poultry farm recalls freshly slaughtered Danish turkey (5-8 kg; Lot #160; Best before 27-12-2018 and 28-12-2018) due to off-odor.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Max Krone ApS recalls Brødcooperativet Vaniljekranse (150g; Best before 2/1-2019 & 9/1-2019) due to foreign matter (small pieces of silver-colored plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bonduelle Frais France recalls Auchan Roquette (125g; Best before 25/12/2018 and 28/12/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère d’Eteaux recalls Beulet brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lot #185394230; Best before 10/12/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère d’Eteaux recalls Pochat et Fils brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lot #185394214; Best before 24/12/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fabry`s Food & Snack GmbH & Co. KG recalls Snack Time Sweet Chili Chicken on Wheat Bread (Best before dates 20.12.2018, 23.12.2018, 25.12.2018, 26.12.2018, 27.12.2018, 30.12.2018, 31.12.2018, 01.01.2019, 02.01.2019, 03.01.2019, 06.01.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Achva recalls Téhina naturelle (500g; Expiration dates 07/04/2020 & 21/05/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): LACTIS S.A. recalls Boni lait entier and Boni lait demi-écrémé (1L; Best before 26/12/19) due to an incorrect ‘Best before’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): H Karlssons Charkuterifabrik AB recalls Wiener Sausage (410g; Batch #234112) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Waitrose recalls 6 Chunky Battered Haddock Fish Fingers (300g; Best before November 2019) because the product may contain large fish bones.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Pieminister recalls Gluten Free Moo Pie (275g; Use by 14 December 2018) due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls Seriously Melting Pot Original and Seriously Melting Pot Roasted Onion (150g; All batch codes; All dates) because the glass pot may break when heated.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Scotland): Avondale Pet Foods Ltd recalls Just Natural Chicken & Tripe (20 x 454g and 8 x 1kg pkgs; Batch code 104-6/14105/339CT; Best before December 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Vic’s Premium Quality Meat recalls Vic’s Meat BONE-IN HAM HALF LEG (4.5kg; Best Before 29/01/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd recalls Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Wood Roasted Salmon Mixed Pepper & Spices (200g; Use by 10 Dec 19) due to incorrect “use by” date.