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 INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of acute non-viral hepatitis illnesses in the Southern Nevada Health District, linked to consumption of “Real Water” brand Alkaline Water. FDA has completed an inspection of the company’s production facilities in Henderson, NV and Mesa, AZ and is in the process of reviewing the information obtained during its inspections.
Allergy Alert: Lake Champlain Chocolates recalls Mr. Goodtime Bunny (3.25 lb; Best By 11/20/21) due to undeclared almonds.
Allergy Alert: Blount Fine Foods recalls Panera at Home Lobster Bisque (16-oz cups; Lot #030821-11K; Use by 5/17/2021) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: Jose Madrid Salsa recalls Strawberry Mild salsa (13-oz jars; Sold from 3/26/2018-3/29/2021 at farmers markets and certain retail stores in Ohio) due to undeclared anchovy.
Food Safety Recall: JBS USA Food Company recalls 95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA (60-lb cardboard boxes; Packed on 02-SEP-20; Australian EST. 4) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The meat was shipped to distributors and further processors in New York and Pennsylvania.
Food Safety Recall Update: Olymel S.E.C./L.P. recalls Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE (12-lb. plastic film vacuum packages; Product codes 20309 11 – 91, 20309 21 – 91, 20309 31 – 91, 20309 41 – 91 and 20309 51 – 91; Product of Canada) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distributors in California for further distribution for institutional use.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Nestlé Canada Inc. recalls Nestlé brand Drumstick Caramel Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38383 7) and Nestlé brand Drumstick Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38384 4) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lot #200650; Best before 30 JUL 2021; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Scoop BC recalls Akiié brand Piment (différentes variétés : rouge, jaune et vert) / Peppers (red, yellow and green varieties) (110ml glass jars; All Best before dates) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Denmark): Huset Andersen recalls various Spanish specialties, including pestos, tapanades, biscuits, balsamic vinegar, etc. (All expiration dates and batch numbers) due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Iglo brand Croquettes au Fromage / Cheese croquettes (4 x 60g / 240g; Lots L0325 & L0337; Best before 11/2022) due to undeclared shellfish.
Allergy Alert (UK): Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls President Mini Cheese Selection (136.6g; Use by 24 May 2021) due to undeclared nuts.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): DELABLI recalls BILLA WILDLACHS KAVIAR / Wild salmon caviar (50g glass jars; Lot #210652; Best before 15/01/22) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.
Food Supplement Safety Recall (Finland): Orkla Care Oy recalls two HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LAURIERS FERME DES LAURIERS recalls GAEC DES LAURIERS brand Fromage à pâte pressée mi- cuite / semi-cooked pressed cheese (Sold by the slice; Lot #49; Best before 09/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls Thiriet brand FRAMBOISES ENTIERES ET BRISEES / Whole and broken raspberries (450g; Lot #L20241; Best before 01/08/2022) due to Norovirus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Pierre Sajous recalls Pierre Sajous brand Saucisse fraiche de Porc Noir de Bigorre sous vide / Fresh Black Pork Bigorre Sausage, vacuum-packed (Lot #070421; Use by 16/04/ 2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Supplement Safety Recall (Iceland): Orkla Care recalls multiple HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Supplement Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (175 capsules/bottle; Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Unilever recalls The Vegetarian Butcher brand Burger Végétarien mc² (160g; Lots 108382N26, 108484N26, 108582N26, 108985N26, 109285N26; Use by 21-04-2021 to 30-04-2021, inclusive) due to foreign matter (pieces of black plastic) contamination.
Food Supplement Safety Recall (Sweden): Orkla Care recalls all HUSK and FiberHusk brand products due to potential Salmonella contamination, as these products may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Denmark. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
