Recalls and Alerts: October 7–9, 2023

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.

TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

Enjoy the slideshow as you listen to a sample of TOXIC, narrated by the author.

“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

United States

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked MASTER CARVE HALF HAM Boneless With Natural Juices (4-lb avg. wt.; Lot 264 – 4; Use by / Freeze by Jan 20 24) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. recalls five varieties of Hollywood Feed CAROLINA Made Jerky treats due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: 2213256 Ontario Ltd. recalls Compliments brand Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (680g; Best before 2024 JA 18; EST 876; UPC 0 55742 56277 4) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Sunrise Poultry Processors Ltd. recalls Sunrise Farms brand Young Turkey with giblets (Variable size; Best before 2023 OC 11) due to possible spoilage. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Max Import ehf. recalls Hell Energy brand Hell Ice Coffee Coconut (Best before 15.12.23) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAURY CHALONGES DIS LECLERC POLE SUD BASSE GOULAINE recalls TEAM OUEST brand Tomme d’Espelette brebis fermier poivron piment / Sheep milk farm cheese with chili pepper (Lot BP70323; Best before 27/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT recalls LE MARSIGNY brand SAUCISSON SEC / Dry sausage (36 slices / 150g; All lots) due to potential breakdown in storage temperature control.

Food Safety Recall (France): PESKEREZH MAISON LUCAS recalls MAISON LUCAS brand Soupe de Poissons / Fish soup (800g glass jar; Lot 26036; Use by 14/09/2025) due to instability of pH, leading to risk of Clostridium botulinum growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls ITINERAIRE DES SAVEURS brand PATES GIRASOLE AU PESTO, BASILIC ET PIGNON / Sunflower pasta with pesto, basil and pine nuts (250g; Lots 29/09 31 through 29/09 36; Use by 03/11/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls Négroni brand Jambon cru italien / Raw Italian ham (Lot 02697076; Use by 17/01/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (white plastic clip).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ludwig Stocker Hofpfisterei GmbH recalls Various breads and baked goods (Produced 09.10.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LATTERIA SOCIALE DI CIVIDALE E VALLI DEL NATISONE S.C.A. recalls FORMAGGIO SAPORITO DELLE VALLI / Cheese (approx 6.5 kg; Production date/lot 03/07/2023) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): SNOWBRAND AUSTRALIA trading as Unicorn Cheese recalls Unicorn Classic Camembert and Community Co French Style Camembert (125g; Batch code 123123E; Best before 8 Nov 2023; Est no. 287) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

TAINTED formats 3 — “Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

Amazon

Apple

Barnes & Noble

Kobo

Smashwords

Chapters/Indigo

Pet treats recalled due to Salmonella — UPDATED October 10, 2023

Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. (Lenoir, NC) has recalled five varieties of jerky pet treats after being notified by its customer that the products tested positive for Salmonella.

The recall was initiated on September 27, 2023, but was not publicized, as all of the affected products were supplied to a single customer, Hollywood Feed, LLC (Memphis, TN).

The following items were recalled:

Hollywood Feed brand CAROLINA Made USA FARM RAISED BEEF JERKY (5oz / 141g; Lot 20082323; Best by 02/25/25 L2)
Hollywood Feed brand CAROLINA Made USA FARMED RAISED CHICKEN JERKY (5oz / 141g; Lot 20082323; Best by 02/25/25 L2)
Hollywood Feed brand CAROLINA Made WILD ELK JERKY (5oz / 141g; Lot 20082423; Best by 02/24/25 L2)
Hollywood Feed brand CAROLINA Made PORK JERKY (6oz / 141g; Lot 20082523; Best by 02/25/2025 L2)
Hollywood Feed brand CAROLINA Made USA FARMED RAISED TURKEY (6oz / 141g; Lot 20082423; Best by 02/24/2025 L2)

UPDATE (October 10, 2023): eFoodAlert has been advised by the manufacturer that all of the recalled items were withdrawn from the Hollywood Feed warehouse, and that none of the items were distributed for sale. Prompt action by both companies prevented the contaminated product from reaching consumers.

The manufacturer has recalled only one other product since its inception in 1998, according to FDA Enforcement Report archives. In 2012, Carolina Prime Pet recalled two lot codes of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips after the Colorado Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a sample of the product.

The FDA conducted on-site inspections of the company’s manufacturing facility on four occasions in the past, beginning in 2009. In all cases, the inspectors found no objectionable conditions.

The most recent inspection was conducted ten years ago, in September 2013.

What consumers should know

Jerky pet treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling any of these treats, and discourage young children from handling them.

TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

Enjoy the slideshow as you listen to a sample of TOXIC, narrated by the author.

New audiobook exposes dark truths of the pet food industry

This book review by Jonan Pilet first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission.

In an era where multitasking is a necessity, the audio edition of “TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business” by acclaimed food safety expert Phyllis Entis arrives as an invaluable resource for busy pet owners. This gripping audiobook, now available on Audible, Amazon, and Apple platforms, delves into the hidden corners of the pet food industry, exposing shocking practices that have led to numerous safety scandals.

Drawing upon her extensive experience and research, Phyllis Entis takes listeners on a journey through the pet food industry’s dark history. Entis, also the author of the Amazon international bestseller “TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures,” focuses her expertise on the pet food sector this time. She unveils some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of recent times, including pentobarbital in canned dog food, aflatoxin in kibble, and Salmonella in commercial raw pet foods.

“Pathogens and pentobarbital. Flies and filth. Obfuscation and outright lies,” writes Entis in the opening lines of the book. “For almost as long as commercial pet foods have existed, consumers have been forced to tease out the facts from the flummery when choosing what to feed their four-legged companions.” These words set the tone for the book, highlighting the long-standing challenge faced by pet owners in deciphering the truth behind their pets’ nutrition.

“TOXIC” is not just an exposé of the pet food industry; it’s a guide for pet owners seeking to make informed choices for their furry companions. With a passion for food safety that stems from her early career as a food safety microbiologist, Entis provides valuable insights and practical tips to help pet owners navigate the complex landscape of pet food choices.

Entis, who shares her home with an Australian Cobberdog named Rutlands Shalom, understands the importance of ensuring pet nutrition. This personal connection fuels her determination to inform pet owners about the hidden dangers lurking behind seemingly harmless packaging and advertisements.

Former global pathogen product manager George Nagle praised “TOXIC” as a worthy companion to Entis’s previous work. He commended the book for its meticulous insights, accountability, and its ability to empower readers with knowledge.

A section titled “Pentobarbital’s Pervasive Presence” exemplifies the book’s impactful narrative. The book recounts the tragic story of Mark Johnson, whose dogs fell ill and died after consuming tainted dog food, illustrating the urgent need for transparency and awareness in the pet food industry.

“TOXIC” is available in digital format from major ebook retailers and can also be purchased in paperback on Amazon, making it accessible to a wide range of readers and listeners.

Entis’s dedication to food safety and her compelling storytelling ability have once again converged in “TOXIC,” shedding light on the hidden truths of the pet food industry. As more pet owners seek the truth behind their pets’ nutrition, Entis’s audiobook promises to be an indispensable resource for those striving to keep their beloved animals safe and healthy.