Recalls and Alerts: March 19 – 20, 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: Piggie Park Enterprises Inc. recalls Gourmet Carolina Gold Honey Sauce (18-oz. clear plastic bottle; All product with expiration date before 3/12/18) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Piggie Park Enterprises Inc. recalls Maurice’s Southern Gold Honey Sauce (18-oz. clear plastic bottle; All product with expiration date before 3/12/18) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Vietti Foods recalls Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce (15-oz cans; Lot #P642 M1217 70026; 0 71846 95242 6) due to undeclared wheat and eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Mickey Brown, Inc. recalls Mickey Brown’s A Taste of Cajun 3 Beef Burritos (1-lb 2-oz pkgs; EST. 33915; produced on various dates from March 28, 2017 through March 6, 2018), produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The recalled products were shipped to distributors in Louisiana, which then distributed the product for further retail and internet sales.

Food Safety Recall: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls National Grocers brand Coconut Smiles Organic (10 oz; All pack dates prior to 18-075; UPC 8034810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to Natural Grocers stores in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Pet Food Safety Recall: Radagast Pet Food, Inc. recalls Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken (8, 16 & 24 oz; Lot 62762; Best by 10/19/18) and Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Turkey Recipe (8, 16 & 24 oz; Lot 62926; Best by 05/03/19) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Goodfood Market Corp. recalls Good Boucher brand Lean Ground Beef (285g & 510g, Lot #18-03-07, Best before 2018-03-21; and 510g, Lot #18-03-05, Best before 2018-03-19) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were supplied to consumers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and possibly nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Viandes Lauzon recalls Viandes Lauzon brand Medium Ground Beef N/O (2.5 kg; Product code 18-03-05) and Triple A brand Lean Ground Beef Triple A (8 x 454g; Packed on 18-03-05) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were supplied to consumers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: 9369-5989 Québec Inc. recalls Dubé Loiselle Maison brand Ground Beef Lean and Dubé Loiselle Maison brand Ground Beef Medium Lean (2 x 2.5 kg; Production date 07-03-18) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Scott Bathgate Ltd. recalls Nutty Club brand nut products due to aflatoxin contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers, hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Food Safety Recall: Le Lunch Box (Montreal, QC) recalls La Sauce du Boss bolognaise sauce (1 L glass bottles; all product sold up to 19 March 2018) because the product does not carry a warning to keep under refrigeration and, therefore, presents a health hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls three varieties of salad due to undeclared groundnuts, sesame, pistachio, walnut, peanuts and almond. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Condeli GmbH recalls various sweet dumplings due to undeclared cashew nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Pichler Biofleisch – Vertriebs-GmbH & Co KG recalls Bruderhahn Wurzen Klassik (Expiration date 20.03.2018) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls Frozen Raspberries (300g; Best before 29/11/2018) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Midsona Danmark A/S recalls Nutana Sweet Berry Müsli (500g; Lot 17328; Best before 25/12-2018; Product of Belgium) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls CAILLAOU D’ESCANECRABE brand Raw Goat Milk Cheese (3 x 40g wheels/pkg; Product code/Lot No. 31/03/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Four Seas Mercantile Limited recalls Lotte brand Choco Pie Banana (336 grams/11.85 ounces per box; Best before June 14, 2018 and October 23, 2018; Product of Korea) due to undeclared almonds.

Recalls and Alerts: March 8 – 11, 2018

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Starwest Botanicals recalls Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole) (1-lb Mylar bags; Lot 75593; UPC 7-6796302528-9) and Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole) (Bulk pack; Lot 90186-00; UPC 7-6796302527-2) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Redbarn Pet Products, LLC expands its earlier recall to include additional Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché d’alimentation coréen MTL recalls certain products made with cabbage or bok choy due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Lotte brand Choco Pies due to undeclared almond. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls X-tra Isvafler (6 x 110 mL; Best before 12/12/2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Finland): SOK recalls X-tra jäätelötuutteja (6 x 110 mL; Best before 12/12/2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG recalls K-Classic Delikatess Bockwurst, geräuchert, Spitzenqualität (1000g/10 pieces; Best by 20.03.2018; Lot 0036273340) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Mondelez Italia Srl recalls Potato Crisps, Paprika flavor (All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Spice Tailor Limited recalls The Spice Tailor Fiery Goan Curry (300g; all dates up to and including 30 September 2019) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Bioplanet, Colruyt Group, Delhaize and Match recall organic ox tails supplied by VEVIBA due to a potential health risk. The action follows a recall mandated by AFSCA as a result of product traceability issues.

Food Safety (Ireland): Hab Foods Limited trading as Haji Baba recalls All minced lamb, diced lamb, diced beef and diced skinned chicken (All batch codes, all best before dates, all pack sizes) after a Closure Order is issued due to the unapproved establishment being unsuitable and unhygienic for the purposes of food production.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Woolworths recalls Macro Natural Sunflower Kernels (500g; Best before 20 FEB 19; Product of China, packed in Australia) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Saltwater Tackle Ltd recalls South African Bok Shop Droëwors (South African dried sausage) (All batches and dates) due to lack of process control.

Recalls and Alerts: March 5 – 7, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Ciolo Foods recalls Nut-Free Basil Pesto (7-oz; Lot# BV431291; Best by 5/9/18) due to undeclared tree nuts. The recalled product was distributed to stores in Colorado, Utah, and Kansas.

Allergy Alert: Kodiak Cakes recalls Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Chia Energy Waffles (10.72 oz; Sold prior to March 5, 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Consumer Alert/Food Safety Recall: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball warns consumers not to consume The Maiden’s Creamery “Wild Meadow” raw goat milk cheese (Plant No. 36-1315; Code 101) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raw Basics, LLC recalls Tucker’s Pork-Bison-Formula (5 lb boxes; Lot code 27717; Best by 04/17/19; UPC 072635520017) due to Salmonella contamination based on test results reported by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The recalled product was supplied to distributors in Minnesota, Georgia, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Pita Royale (Montreal, QC) recalls various Pita products due to undeclared soy, wheat and mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft – ZHG – mbH recalls “Jeden Tag” Cheeseburger (2 x 150g; Best by 09.03.2018) due to undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls two varieties of Grafschafter Butter Baguettes due to undeclared wheat, rye, milk, mustard, sesame and soya. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete description of recalled products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland warns consumers that Beautiful Butterfly Red Bean Cake with Nuts (270g; Best before 30/10/2018) contains undeclared casein (a milk protein).

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls two varieties of Grafschafter butter baguettes due to undeclared wheat, rye, milk, mustard, sesame and soya. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete description of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Holland & Barrett recalls Good Stuff de Holland & Barrett brand non-sulfited Dried Apricots (Lot 117034; Best by December 2018) due to excessive levels of ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Brady’s Quality Foods recalls Brady’s Potato Salad (225 g, 400 g and 1 kg; Use by 08/03/2018; Batch code 402044) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): AB Jakobsdals Charkuteri recalls various deli meats due to possible foreign object (metal fragment) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose New York Cheesecake (540g; All best by dates up to and including 6 March 2018) because it may contain strands of plastic.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety is monitoring the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in Australia traced to contaminated rockmelons from a New South Wales grower. CFS advises that four local importers had imported the affected rockmelons into Hong Kong between January 1 and February 28 this year.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers of rockmelons linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Australia have recalled the implicated produce.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall (South Africa): Tiger Brands recalls Enterprise ready-to-eat meat products after the products were determined to be the source of a massive outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses and deaths throughout South Africa.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Healthy Warrior Pty Ltd recalls Planet Food Organic Hemp Vegan Protein – Rich Chocolate Flavour (500g Best Before 26/02/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Arran Farm recalls Arran Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (Batch numbers 1902, 2002, 2102, 2202. 2302, 2402, 2502, 2602, 2702, 2802, 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503) due to potential for Campylobacter contamination.