Category: pet food

Recalls and Alerts: January 30 – February 3, 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: 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.

Human Salmonella illnesses linked to raw pet food; Woody’s launches recall

This story by Phyllis Entis first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission

Woody’s Pet Food Deli is recalling three date codes of raw turkey pet food found by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to be contaminated with Salmonella. The agriculture department initiated testing after the Minnesota Department of Health identified a human case of Salmonella Reading linked to the pet food.

Public health officials discovered during their investigation that Woody’s Pet Deli raw turkey pet food was fed regularly to a pet in the household of the infected individual. The pet tested positive for a different strain of Salmonella.

Woody’s is a small Minnesota-based chain of pet food shops, with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Woodbury.

The recalled product was sold in 5-pound plastic containers, identified as “Woody’s Pet Food Deli Raw Free Range Turkey,” and bearing one of the following Use By dates: 01/10/20, 01/12/20, 01/15/20.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an ongoing multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products from multiple sources. The outbreak has been in progress since November 2017. As of Dec. 18, 2018, there had been 216 cases of Salmonella Reading illnesses reported in 38 states. One person has died and 84 have been hospitalized. 

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been tracking 33 Salmonella illnesses in six provinces. Those patients are linked to raw turkey and raw chicken products. The same outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading has been recovered from both Canadian and U.S. patients.

No single source or supplier in either the United States or Canada of raw turkey products or of live turkeys has been identified that could account for the whole outbreak.

In November 2018 and again in December 2018, Jennie-O-Turkey Store Sales in Wisconsin and Minnesota respectively recalled nearly 128 tons of raw ground turkey products that were associated with the Salmonella Reading outbreak.

This is the second pet food recall linked to the Salmonella Reading outbreak. In February 2018, Raws for Paws recalled about 4,000 pounds of ground turkey pet food after two children were infected with Salmonella Reading. The outbreak strain was recovered from samples of the Raws for Paws food fed to pets in the household where the children lived. One of the two children was hospitalized with osteomyelitis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection in people usually include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Infected pets may experience diarrhea, fever and vomiting, or may be without symptoms. Even asymptomatic pets may shed Salmonella in their feces, spreading the infection in the environment.

Individuals who have purchased the recalled Woody’s product should throw it out or return it for a full refund. Consumers with questions should telephone their Woody’s store or contact the company by email at info@woodyspetdeli.com.

Recalls and Alerts: January 20 – 23, 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.

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: Perrigo Company, in coordination with The Kroger Company, recalls Simple Truth Organic Banana, Strawberry & Apple Fruit Puree with Nonfat Greek Yogurt (LOT L8159; best by 08/06/2019; Product of Spain) due to undeclared milk. The affected product was distributed to the Kroger Family of Stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: Stino Da Napoli recalls approximately 11,392 pounds of various meat products that were produced, packed and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail stores in Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: General Mills recalls Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5-lb bags; Best if used by 20APR2020KC; UPC 000-16000-19610-0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Satur Farms recalls specific lot numbers of Baby Spinach and Mesclun due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed Hare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs (1-lb fine ground, 2-lb find ground, 3-lb coarse ground, 5-lb fine ground; Processing date 12.04.2018) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Paradis Végétarien Inc. recalls Paradis Végétarien brand Veg-O-Mix Mushroom Chicken Flavour (350g and 18 (6 x 3) kg; All product codes) due to undeclared egg and milk. The recalled products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Carrier recalls Fèves au canard et à l’érable (500 mL glass jar; All product sold up to and including 23 January 2019) due to inadequate storage temperature that could render the product unsafe for consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Canada Herb recalls Canada Herb brand Red Chili (variable weight; All product sold up to and including January 20, 2019) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold by retailers in Ontario.  

Food Safety Recall: Hello Fresh Canada Inc. recalls the red chili ingredient included in certain Hello Fresh brand and Chefs Plate brand meal kits due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec

Food Safety Recall: Veg-Pak recalls Veg-Pak brand Hot Peppers Red Thai and Longo’s brand Hot Red Thai Chili Peppers due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected package sizes, product codes and UPCs, which were sold to consumers in Ontario and may have been distributed nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Piacelli Lemon juice concentrate (various package sizes) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Finland): HKScan Finland Oy recalls HK Kabanossi Grillibalkania (400 g; Best before 2.2.2019) and Popsi Grillinakkia (300 g; Best before 2.2.2019) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Piacelli Lemon juice concentrate (various package sizes) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): Petit Choisi recalls Petit Choisi brand Strawberry Mini Fourrés (Lot #353 G1; Best before 20/06/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Samkaup recalls Piacelli brand Lemon Juice concentrate and Piacelli brand Lime juice concentrate due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the recalled products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Piacelli Citrilemon Lemon Juice Concentrate (200 mL; Best before date 20/07/2020) due to undeclared sulfur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Piacelli Lemon juice concentrate (various package sizes) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recallsBergmann Bovine minced meat, 10% (1kg pkg; Batch #1901520; Use by 15.1.2019; Product of Germany) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino Ça Vient d’Ici brand Ardêche dried sausages (250g; Lot #3540010; Best before 17/02/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Beaume Drobie recalls MMM ! – AUCHAN brand Saucisse sèche d’Ardèche IGP (250g; Lot #3540010; Best before 13/02/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Facchini srl recalls Terra &Vita brand Capricciosa (150g; Lot #A15L6M255; Best before 25/01/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls MMM ! – AUCHAN brand Saucisse sèche d’Ardèche IGP (250g; Lot #3540010; Best before 13/02/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Mac Taste Bakery & Confectionery Pte Ltd recalls Da Ji Da Li brand Peanut Puff / Kok Chye (300g; Best before 30.09.2019; Product of Malaysia) due to foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Target Australia recalls The Fabulous Food Company Candy Cane (40g; Best Before August 2019; Keycode 59595465) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.