Recalls and Alerts: November 25 -27, 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

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall: Achdut LTD. (Ariel, Israel) recalls several brand names and varieties of Tahini products due to possible Salmonella contamination, after a positive finding of Salmonella in a sample of tahini linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected brands and flavors of tahini products, which were manufactured in Israel and distributed internationally in retail stores and through mail orders.

Food Safety Recall: Pelleh Farms Inc. recalls Bethel Creamery brand Pasteurized Whole Organic Milk, Whole Organic Milk Greek Yogurt and Whole Organic Milk Leben due to improper pasteurization. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected Use by dates for each product.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls certain Evolve®, Sportsman’s Pride® and Triumph® dry dog foods due elevated vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Dépanneur de la piste enr. recalls various prepared foods due to undeclared wheat, milk, eggs, soy and sulfites.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie et traiteur Adar recalls Babaganoush due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie recalls Evernat brand P’tits Fourrés (pkg of 6; Lot 10718A & 19818A; Best by 17/01/2019 & 17/04/2019) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls Girasoli med ost og honning filled pasta (250g; Best before 18/1-2019; Product of Italy) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan Vendome brand Papillotes Pralines Lait (375g; Lots between L 8269 11 9:50 and L 8269 11 11:10; Best before 30/04/2019) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fromagerie de la Tournette recalls Reflets de France Fromage AOP reblochon laitier au lait cru (450g; Lots 82425050 & 82425051; Best by 30-11-2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Megafood ApS recalls Sweet Nuts / Ezeme cerezli, süsse Nüsse, buram (420g glass jar; Best before 01-11-2018) due to high level of aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Fromagerie La Tournette recalls various brands of Fromage AOP reblochon laitier au lait cru due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Galmere Fresh Foods recalls Pestle and Mortar Fresh Green Basil Pesto and Pestle and Mortar Fresh Red Sundried Tomato Pesto (140g; All ‘use by’ dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Achdut Ltd. recalls Tahini (all weights and packages with Best by dates of April 7 2019 through May 21, 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: November 22 – 24, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Chunwei, Inc. recalls approximately 65,023 pounds of various ready-to-eat and raw meat and poultry products due to undeclared soy, wheat, dairy, egg, sesame and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to a distributor and to retail locations nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls Jin Ramen Mild (5.16-oz 5-pack; Best Before Aug. 19th 2019) and Jin Ramen Spicy (5.16-oz 5-pack; Best Before Aug. 20th 2019) due to undeclared egg.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls three store brands of pet food due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please follow the link for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): PHAC is investigating an outbreak of 22 confirmed E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to consumption of Romaine lettuce. The source of the contaminated lettuce has not yet been confirmed. Outbreak cases have been reported in New Brunswick (1), Quebec (17) and Ontario (4).

Allergy Alert: Mission Hill Family Estate recalls Chukar brand Amaretto Rainiers Cherries (7.5 oz; Best by 09/2019; UPC 0 11261 22307 7) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to consumers in British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy recalls Sweets Sucreries brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries (220g; Product codes 19 JAN 23 and 19 FE 06; UPC 7 79245 97181 8) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: La bouffe à Réal recalls various soups, sauces and chicken prepared foods that may not be safe for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): SuperValu and Centra recall Inspired by Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins (385g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Liroy B.V. recalls Nissin Food Holdings Ltd. Spicy Beef Flavour Cup Noodles (75g; Best before 28/12/2018) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), egg, soybeans and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): English Cheesecake Company recalls English Cheesecake Company 2 Treacle Tart Cheesecake slices (225g; Batch code 18314; Best before 24 November 2018 and 26 November 2018) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Centra recalls Inspired by Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins (385g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Pom’Lisse brand Pommes Duchesse (750g; Best before 25/09/2020) due to foreign matter (blue plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AZAIS-POLITO recalls Le Gourmand brand Anchoïade (120 ml – 85 g; Lot #18206A 26G; Best before 30/11/2019) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HEMA recalls various HEMA brand Lettres en chocolat au lait noisettes due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Büttner recalls various cheese products due to VTEC (Shigatoxin-producing) E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Antica Gastronomia srl recalls Coppa di testa maiale farcita (2.5/3.5 Kg; Lot code H0610; Expiry date 45gg) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Vissana salumi srl recalls CIAUSCOLO di VISSO CIAUSCOLO IGP (Lot #01/10/2018; Expiry 02/03/2019) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Galmere Foods recalls Pestle and Mortar Green Pesto;and Sundried Tomato Pesto (140g; All batch codes; All dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl recalls Meadow Fresh Green Pesto (140g; All batch codes; All dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Baresa brand Houmous Pikant (200g; Best before 22-12-2018) due to foreign matter (red plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): HEMA recalls hazelnut milk chocolate letters B, M, N, R and S (Production #182196; Best before 31-05-2019) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Lidl recalls Meadow Fresh Green Pesto (140g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Maadanot recalls Whole wheat family pizza (500g; Catalog #7290014218093; Expiry 24.10.09) due to foreign matter (metal chips) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Original Foods Baking Co Ltd recalls Goofy Slab Slice brand Gluten Free Brownie Slab Slice (1750g; Best before 09/11/19 and 12/10/19) due to foreign matter (metal wire fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Bakeworks Ltd recalls specific batches of its Bakeworks brand gluten-free bread, bagels, burger buns, and pizza bases due to foreign matter (metal wire fragment) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Golden Goose Foods Ltd recalls specific batches of its Howler Hotdogs brand gluten-free hotdogs and GFTreets brand gluten-free Mini Hotdogs due to foreign matter (metal wire fragment) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: November 15 – 18, 2018

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA reminds parents not to feed honey to children younger than one year old. Honey Pacificers purchased in Mexico suspected in four cases of infant botulism in Texas.

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall: Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC recalls 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to possible contamination with Salmonella Reading. The contaminated turkey meat may be linked to a 35-state outbreak of Salmonella Reading illnesses, including one death, 164 illnesses and 63 hospitalizations.

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): CDC reports outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to ground beef recalled by JBS Tolleson, Inc. has grown to 246 confirmed cases (59 hospitalized) in 25 states.

Allergy Alert: Chukar Cherries recalls Amaretto Rainier Chocolate Cherries (7.5 oz; Best By date of 09/2019; UPC 0 11261 22307 7) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC recalls Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade, manufactured by Purveyors Kitchen (7.75oz glass jars with a black metal lid; Lot codes PKPP17179A, PKPP17179B, PKPP17179C and PKPP17230B; Best before June 2019 and August 2019 (Lot code PKPP17230B)) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: The Quaker Oats Company recalls 21 boxes of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal (17.1 oz; Best Before JUL 30 19 or JUL 31 19; UPC 0 30000 6211 1) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to five Target stores. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of the affected locations.

Food Safety Recall: Majestic Meat Company recalls approximately 532 pounds of bulk ground beef, ground beef patties, and meatballs due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to restaurants in the state of Utah.

Food Safety Recall: Green Cedar Dairy recalls Green Cedar Ackawi cheese (Sell by March 26, 2019 or later) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed at retail locations East Dearborn and Dearborn Heights Michigan.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Paradise Kosher recalls various baked goods due to undeclared wheat, gluten, eggs, sesame seeds, mustard and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Ottogi brand Jin Ramen Spicy (600g; BEST BEFORE AUG.20.2019) and Ottogi brand Jin Ramen Mild (600g; BEST BEFORE AUG.19.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: L’Intermarché Lagoria recalls sardines due to elevated levels of histamine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Chez Hector Prêt à manger recalls JAMBON À LA BIÈRE ET SIROP D’ÉRABLE (500 mL; All product sold up to and including 16 November 2018) because the product may be unsafe for consumption.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Everyday mélange à la noix muscade (100g; Lot #P101372; Best before 08/2022) due to undeclared milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Allergy Alert (UK): Nisa recalls Heritage Dark Chocolate (90g; Best before 5 December 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Clive’s recalls Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts (190g; all Best before dates; All batch codes) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nisa recalls Heritage Dark Chocolate (90g; Best before 5 December 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Clive’s recalls Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts, chilled (190g; all dates up to and including 24 November 2018) and Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts, frozen (190g; all dates up to and including 24 May 2019) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Bakersfield Skagenslapper frozen rolls (10 pieces/750g; Best before 01/10/2019, 02/10/2019) due to foreign matter (blue plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa ApS recalls Gestus Pasta with hot-smoked salmon (360g; All dates from 15.11.2018 to 28.11.2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bergams recalls Bergams brand Purée de carotte, boeuf, épices cajun, patate douce (Best before 13/10 to 06/11, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bergams recalls Bergams brand Wrap chaud, bœuf, légumes à l’orientale (Best before 12/10 to 05/11, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Maredoc brand clams (1kg and 3kg; Sold November 6 – 12, 2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ferme Chapuis recalls Perle de Compostelle raw milk cheese (Best before 16.11.2018; Product of France) due to verotoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Caffreys recalls Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows (All batches; Best before 30 January 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aldi recalls The Deli Green Pesto (140g; Use by 23.11.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Goldsmith Goats recalls Goldsmith Goats Raw Goats Milk (All batch codes; All use-by dates) due to contamination with Escherichia coli O157 vt1.

Food Safety Recall (UK-England): Booths recalls Booths mince pies (4-pack; Batch code P/463246; Best before 12 January 2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland): Caffreys recalls Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows (All batches; Best before 30 January 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK-England): The Raw Factory Ltd recalls various raw pet food products containing tripe and/or pork due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Angliss Hong Kong Food Service Ltd recalls Casa Modena brand Mortadella Bologna IGP con pistacchio (Use by November 28, 2018; Product of Italy) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): My Queen Pty Ltd recalls Mini Cici Jelly and Mini Cici Jelly with dairy (360g; All Best before dates; Product of China) due to a choking hazard.