Category: recall roundup

Recalls and Alerts: February 11 – 13, 2021

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: The FDA, CDC and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of seven Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in four states linked to hispanic-style fresh and soft cheese. FDA is investigating to try and determine the source of the outbreak. Cases have been reported in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Virginia.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. recalls One Ocean brand Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (300g; Code #11253; UPC 6 25984 00005 3) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pastene Enterprises ULC recalls Pastene brand Green Olives Sliced (398 ml; Lot #A14 L111020; Best before 2023/AL/20; UPC 0 66086 07099 3) due to container integrity defects.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): N.B.S. sprl recalls Daruma brand Shiitake mushrooms (50g; Lot #QDMS-0120; Best before 28/08/2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls three varieties of Alesto Raw Kulki Daktylowe / Protein balls due to absence of English-language labeling declaring the presence of peanuts, cashews, milk or sulphur dioxide. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Marigold recalls Marigold brand GROUND EGUSI / Ground melon seeds (80g, 160g & 500g; Lots 280520/01 – 231020/02 – 230920/02 – 231120/03; Expiry date 12/2021) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt et OKay recall Gyros préemballé (500g; Use by 14/2/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): LACTALIS DANMARK A/S recalls Président Rondelé med havsalt / Cream cheese with sea salt (125g; Lot #05H24 358A; Best before 03-03-2021) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls BLOOMER POTIRON BREBIS MONOPRIX sandwiches (Use by 09/01/21 to 06/02/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): CHIRON Naturdelikatessen recalls Hanf-Aufstrich Indisch / Indian hemp spread (135g; Expiry date 27.02.2022) due to foreign matter (plastic or metal parts) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Birchwood XXL Pork Mince (12% Fat) (1 kg; Use by 13 February 2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT (Singapore): The Ministry of Health and Singapore Food Agency have suspended the food business operations of Hooi Kee Eating House due to an investigation of two cases of typhoid fever reported by patrons of the restaurant.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Clendon recalls Pak’n Save Clendon brand NZ Beef Mince and NZ Beef Premium Mince (Best before 14.02.21) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: February 7 – 10, 2021

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: Delicae Gourmet LLC recalls multiple batches of Thai Peanut Sauce, Panang Curry Sauce, and Spicy Red Curry Sauce due to undeclared shrimp. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert: Hickory Harvest Foods recalls Sprouts Farmers Market brand Vanilla Flavored Yogurt Covered Cranberries (12 oz; Best By Date 5/28/21; UPC 646670463778) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Ocean Beauty Seafood LLC recalls Publix brand Parmesan-Crusted Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets, frozen (12 oz; Best Before/Use By date 021122) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls Dole™ Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit (Lot codes W02702A & W02702B; Best if used by 02-11-21; UPC 0-71430-00034-2) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Shenandoah Growers, Inc.  recalls multiple branded imported organic basil products due to Cyclospora contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Mi-Jo recalls three varieties of muffins due to undeclared nuts, sesame and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: SYSCO Toronto recalls Casa Italia brand Soppressata Piccante Salami (0.524 kg; Lots 2826330 & 3326005; Best before 21 MA 24 & 21 JL 04, respectively) due to possible spoilage.

Food Safety Recall: Marché St-Calixte recalls  Le Fumoir brand Saumon érable chipotle / Maple chipotle smoked salmon (All product sold up to and including 9 February 2021) due to lack of Best before date.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): SSP Trade & Consult GmbH recalls Shiitake Donko, getrocknete Shiitake-Pilze brand / dried shiitake mushrooms (50g and 1 kg; Lot QDMS-0120; Expiry date 28.08.2022) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kruidvat recalls Kruidvat brand Pomme et Mélange Exotique jus de fruits concentré / Apple and exotic mix varieties of concentrated fruit juice (500 ml; Use by 09-2022, 10-2022, 01-2023) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): HYGIENA NV recalls Covelt Dixap brand FRUITS D’ÉTÉ and FRUITS JAUNES / Summer fruit and Yellow fruit juice concentrates (500 ml; Best before 31/10/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand Lardons Nature BIO / Organic lardons (2 x 75g; Lot #04923; Use by 08/03/2021) due to manufacturing defect that renders the product potentially unsafe for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bayernland eG recalls Leckerrom Bayerischer Emmentaler gerieben, 45% Fett i.Tr. / Grated Emmentaler cheese, 45% fat by dry weight (250g; Best before 02.04.2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of green plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): LVG Lebensmittelvertriebs-GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Kartoffelrösti / Potato rösti (600g; Lots 017122 B 05:10, 017122 B 04:37, 016122 B 19:55; Expiry date 16.12.2022, 17.12.2022, 18.12.2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of clear, hard plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Le Antiche Bonta’ di Calabria s.r.l. recalls Fichi di Calabria brand Feigen aus Kalabrien / Figs from Calabria (250g; Lot #P.253/20 N; Best before 09.06.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coca-Cola HBC Italia SRL recalls Coca-Cola Original Taste (33 cl in case of 24; multiple batch codes) due to foreign matter (glass filaments) contamination. Please refer to the series of recall notices for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Foods of Scotland SRL recalls Foods of Scotland SRL brand Salmone affumicato / Smoked salmon (multiple package sizes, lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Kruidvat recalls Kruidvat brand apple, exotic mix and apple black currant concentrated juices (500 ml; Use by 09-2022, 10-2022, 01-2023) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Coop Bern recalls Naturaplan Marktsalat / Market salad (205g; Use by 08.02.2021; 02/09/2021; 02/10/2021; 02/11/2021; 02/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Zoglobek recalls Zoglobek Teva brand corn fritters (?) (1.75 kg; Expiration date 28.12.2021) due to foreign matter (cardboard pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shamir Salads 2006 Ltd. recalls Matias Dutch Provincial style herring fillet chunks with onion (275g; Expiration dates 24/01/2021, 25/01/2021, 26/01/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: February 4 – 6, 2021

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

Food Safety Recall: Food Evolution recalls approximately 6,806 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) dip and salads products containing meat that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall:  la poissonnerie Némeau inc. recalls Fumoir St-Antoine brand SAUMON FUMÉ ARTISANAL and  TRUITE FUMÉE ARTISANALE / Smoked salmon and Smoked trout (85g; All product sold up to and including 5 February 2021) due to lack of “Best before” dating on the packages.

Food Safety Recall: Satau Inc. recalls St. Dalfour brand Deluxe Chestnut Spread (225 ml; Expiry date code 2022/JA/16; UPC 0 8438098561 4) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: One Degree Organic Foods Inc. recalls One Degree Organic Foods brand Gluten Free Sprouted Rolled Oats (2.27 kg; All Best By dates up to and including MAR 15,2022; UPC 6 75625 32318 8) due to packaging integrity defects and rancidity.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): GI Gastronomia Italiana recalls King brand Polpettone- preparazione gastronomica in ATM / Meatloaf (200g; Lot #3246670; Best before 18-02-2021) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Italy): GI Gastronomia Italiana recalls King brand Galantina – Specialita’ Gastronomica a base di tacchino e mortadella / Turkey and mortadella Galantina (200g; Lot #03246664; Best before 24-02-2021) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Romania): AQUILA PART PROD COM SRL recalls KINDER PINGUI COCOS (4 x 30g; Lots L358XP-3 & L006RP-3; Use by 06.02.2021 & 20.02.2021, respectively) due to undeclared wheat flour.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls several Dixap brand fruit syrups due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Covelt Dixap Appel (sirop) / Apple syrup (500 ml; All batch codes and “Best before” dates) and Jumbo Diksap Roodfruit (sirop) / Red fruit syrup (500 ml; All batch codes and “Best before” dates) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Boulette et Gros Lapin recalls Boulette et Gros Lapin brand Petits pots bébé (Small glass jars; All varieties; All lot codes; All 2021, 2022 & 2023 Best before dates) due to problems encountered during sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Sélection du Fromager brand Reblochon / raw milk cheese (Lot #001131612; Best before 28/02/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Nature & Découvertes recalls Nature & Découvertes brand Calendrier Happy Morning (Reference #61174800) because the jars of jam included with the calendar may contain foreign matter (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls three Jumbo Diksap brand fruit syrups due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Covelt bv recalls four Covelt Dixap brand fruit syrups due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): The Art of Sweets Ltd. recalls numerous varieties of cakes (500g; All production dates up to and including 28/7/2021) due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Mia Food Industries Ltd. recalls Mia brand Sesame (100g bags; Best by 24/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.