Category: Pet Health

Recalls and Alerts: September 27 – 30, 2020

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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Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports eight cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in British Columbia (5), Alberta (2), and Yukon (1). The illnesses are linked to exposure to Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats. Three individuals have been hospitalized and one person has died. The supplier, Master’s Best Friend, has issued a Notice of Stop Sale for the implicated products, which were sold at Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods stores.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand Maple Apple flavour Seasoned Pork Loin Roast (730g; Best Before 2020 OC 13; UPC 0 60383 20663 5) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Érablière Godbout recalls Érablière Godbout brand Sauce spaghetti (500 ml and 1 L; All units where the label does not mention “Keep Refrigerated”) because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: JBS Food Canada ULC recalls Provigo brand and Metro brand raw ground beef products due to E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and distribution details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Colruyt brand salade de poulet méridionale / Southern chicken salad (150g; Best by 05/10/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Gorgonzola (150g; Lot #P230006; Best before 01/10/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le picoreur brand Cuisse de poulet fermier bio BLC / organic chicken legs (Lot #25801101; Best by 27, 28 & 30/09/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Louis Bechoux Snacks S.A. recalls Louis Bechoux Snacks brand Boulettes rôties / roasted dumplings (12x100g & 12x135g; Lot 080920; Best by 10/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Merricq recalls Merricq Thon Albacore frais / Fresh albacore tuna (Sold between 11 September and 21 September) due to elevated levels of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Aðföng recalls Himneskt brand Lífrænt rautt pestó / Organic red pesto (130g; Best before October 2022; Product of Italy) due to possible foreign matter (broken glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken (210g; Batch code L:15320; Best before 25.05.2022; product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO recalls AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO brand formaggio a latte crudo – stracchino / raw milk cheese (Lot #06/06/2020) due to shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (100 tablets; Batch code L 91424 C; Best before end December 2022) because aspartame is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Kredofood Ltd recalls three noodle products due to undeclared dairy protein and/or sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls all batches and all dates of Pams brand Very Berry Dairy Dessert due to the possibility of the plastic container breaking and plastic pieces entering the product.  Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Recalls and Alerts: March 23 – 25, 2020

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: Tiffany Food Corp. recalls Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (UPC 6 943153 804047) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Guan’s Mushroom Co recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g/7.05 oz; Product of Korea; UPC 859267007013; Package code 14-1) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: IcelandicPlus LLC recalls Icelandic+ Capelin WHOLE FISH, PURE FISH TREATS FOR DOGS, or PURE FISH TREATS FOR CATS (2.5 ounce tube or a 1.5 or 2.5 ounce bag; Lot #02/2020 to 02/2022; UPC 8 5485400775 9; 8 5485400711 7; and 8 5485400757 5) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Dadi Dang K recalls Dadi Dang Pork Spring Roll (455g; Product code 2020/08/01; UPC 6 27987 01468 6) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; All units sold up to and including March 24, 2020; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Reghalal recalls Reghalal brand Rôti cuit de Dinde / Roast Turkey (160g; Lot #4700629031; Best before 31/03/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Coop recalls CO OP Frozen Hash Browns (700g; Best before end July 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Burren Smokehouse recalls Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon (90g, 180g, 500g; Batch codes 291/03 or 29103) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: February 20 – 22, 2020

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: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls Almond Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO (8 oz; Packed on 2019 thru 20-035) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO (8 oz; Packed on dates 2019 thru 20-048) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Moonstruck Chocolate Co. recalls Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate (3.1 oz; Lots 1101242, 1101731, 1101734, 1102664, 1102708, 1102754, and 1102914; Best by dates between 8/11/2020 and 10/10/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC recalls Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips (17 oz; Best before MAY 12 20 2b5 time stamped 18:50 to 20:55) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: T-Brothers Food And Trading Ltd. recalls Jinju brand Fish Paste Product (500g; Product code 2021.05.20; UPC 8 801077 529805) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Fresh in the City Inc. recalls Fresh in the City brand Energii Power Balls (105g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28067 10415 0) due to undeclared peanuts and sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall: Les Délices de Normandie recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (75g; Product sold up to and including February 19, 2020) due to lack of correct storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Muscat inc. recalls various cheese products due to insanitary preparation and packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Sprout International recalls Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts (454g; Best before 20/FEB/28; UPC 8 27468 00100 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. recalls certain Sawmill Bay Shellfish brand Pacific Aquacultured Oysters due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): Thirteen people have become infected with Salmonella Dublin after consuming raw milk morbier cheeses produced by la Société Perrin.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Fromagerie du Troufleur recalls certain cheeses due to undeclared barley and/or wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls G’woon brand ze gaan gwoon als warme broodjes / sausages (4 x 70g; Best before 26/04/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Ulvedal Ost ApS recalls two varieties of cheese due to undeclared eggs and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Saucisses de Montbéliard / sausages (300g; Best before 12/04/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls DEMAE RAMEN, Geschmacksrichtung / Spicy (100g; Lots L908594 & L000623; Best before 12.2020 and 01.2021, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Homann Feinkost GmbH recalls Homann brand Hamburger Sauce (450ml; Lot #L10530281; Best before 13.07.2020) due to undeclared wheat, egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Nissin recalls DEMAE RAMEN, Geschmacksrichtung / Spicy (100g; Lot L908594; Best before 12.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Arthouse Unlimited recalls Turtles Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & Caramel (100g) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Saumon fumé écossais / Scottish smoked salmon (500g; Lot #5-20-06-1; Best before 21/02/2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls two varieties of Camembert Calvados cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona økologiske flåede tomater / Freshona brand organic peeled tomatoes (425ml; Lot #L366NDA; Best before 31/12/2020) because pieces of the can lining may have detached and entered the product.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Yaourts aux fruits avec morceaux / Fruit yoghurt with pieces of fruit (16x125g; Best before 24/02, 01/03, 02/03, 11/03, 15/03, 16/03, 18/03, 22/03) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls various Casino brand yoghurts with pieces of fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Pâté de campagne supérieur (180g; Lot #L10/16J; Best before 16/10/2023) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Zwergenwiese Naturkost GmbH recalls Zwergenwiese Zwiebelschmelz / Onion melt (250g; Best before 13.01.21 A, 13.01.21 B, 13.01.21 C) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Herrmann Gewürze GmbH & Co. KG recalls Curry grün / Green curry (70g and 1kg; Best before 27.01.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo en Dupont Cheese België recall Camembert Calvados (1kg; Lot #R2511; Best before 25-02-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes and/or shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Maxi Zoo Belgique recalls MultiFit rabbit ears dog treats (100g; Lots 0607200004415 & 0606200003444; Best before 11/02/2022 & 04/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Gal’s Bakery Ltd. recalls Tiramisu Strip Cakes (830g; All expiration dates up to 28/4/20) due to undeclared fish.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jade Kitchen recalls certain Spring rolls and Cocktail rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): EMART Co, Ltd recalls specific dates and batches of its Lotte brand Choco Pie products due to undeclared peanuts and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hanyang Corporation Co Ltd recalls all batches and all dates of its Lotte brand Choco Pie products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): CTC Australia recalls certain CTC Australia Jersey Caramels due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.