Recalls and Alerts: June 14 – 16, 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

Outbreak Alert / Food Safety Recall: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. recalls limited quantity of 6 oz., 12 oz. and 28 oz. vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip after the products were linked to an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products, which were sold to select retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. CDC reports a total of 78 confirmed cases, including four victims who required hospitalization. The recalled products were distributed to: Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, Food Max Supermarket and Peapod in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and bear “Best If Enjoyed By” dates of June 17, 2018 or earlier.

Outbreak Alert / Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

Allergy Alert: World Variety Produce, Inc. recalls Melissa’s Spicy Edamame (7-oz cardboard sleeve; Best by 5/29/18 through 07/02/18; UPC 0-45255-14637-0) due to the undeclared shellfish/crustacean allergen “Oyster Extract.” The recalled product was distributed through retailers in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Stap Dairy Inc. (Pine Bush, NY) recalls Pasteurized Creamline Chocolate Milk (half-gallon plastic container; Container code  6 18 8) due to improper pasteurization. The recalled product was sold at the Stap Dairy Farm Store in Orange County, NY.

Food Safety Recall: St. John Creamery (Monroe, WA) recalls whole retail raw goat milk (1-pt. and 0.5-gal containers; Best By dates of 061718 (6/17) through 062118 (6/21)) due to possible contamination with toxin-producing E. coli. The recalled product was sold at the on-farm store, directly to private customers via drop groups, and at retail stores in Western Washington.

Food Safety Recall Update: Venda Ravioli, Inc. recalls approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection while the establishment was under suspension. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Rhode Island.

Food Safety Recall: HF Food Distributors recalls JAMON COCIDO REBANADO (1-lb plastic-wrapped pkgs; Sell by May 25, 00) because it was produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The recalled product was shipped wholesale to Head Start centers in Puerto Rico.

Food Recall: Winter Sausage Manufacturing Co. recalls approximately 28,346 pounds of poultry, pork, and beef products due to misbranding. The poultry products were slaughtered under religious exemption, which is not declared on the product label. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations and distributors in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Blainville (Sainte-Thérèse, QC) recalls various prepared foods due to undeclared mustard seed, sulfite, soy, fish, wheat and barley. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mrakovic Meat & Deli recalls The Original Mrakovic Burger (1.1 kg/5 burgers; All codes where egg, rye, sesame, soy, and wheat are not declared on the label; UPC 8 14945 00005 2) due to undeclared egg, rye, sesame, soy, and wheat. The recalled product was sold to consumers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Puresource Inc. recalls Now Real Food brand Zesty Sprouting Mix (454g; Lot 3031259 and 3038165; UPC 7 33739 07271 9; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. According to the recall notice, the action was triggered by a recall “in another country.”

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection Summer Salad with carrots and celery (350g; Best by 6/7/2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Namur recalls Pistachio ice cream (450 mL; All date codes) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd recalls various flavors of Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews (250g pkgs; Batch code #01; Best before January 2019) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): IDPAK S.A. recalls various Delhaize brand and Louis brand products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delitraiteur recalls Delitraiteur brand nems poulet/crevettes (227g tray containing 5 pieces and a packet of sauce; Best before dates on or after 02/06/2018) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls X-tra Party sausages and Party sausages (500g; Best before 19/06/2018) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Iglo Deutschland recalls frozen parsley and various products containing frozen parsley due to potential contamination with shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Findus recalls Våra Finaste Persilja / Our Finest Parsley (30g; Lot codes L7333AV005; L7333BV005; L7333CV005 (Best before 05.2019) and Lot codes L8029AV005; L8030BV005; L8030CV005 (Best before 07.2019); article #3134) due to possible contamination with shiga-toxin producting E. coli.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

Recalls and Alerts: June 10 – 13, 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

Outbreak Alert / Food Safety Recall Update: CDC and FDA report that Iowa has been added to the list of states where pre-cut melon linked to an active Salmonella Adelaide outbreak has been distributed.

Allergy Alert: J Bar B Foods recalls H-E-B TEXAS HERITAGE SAUSAGE SMOKED WITH NATURAL HARDWOOD BEEF BRISKET (12 oz. vacuum-packed pkgs; various lot codes and sell-by dates) due to undeclared pork. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Texas.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Dave’s Pet Food recalls Dave’s Dog Food 95% premium beef cans (13-oz cans; Date code 08/2020; UPC 85038-11167) due to elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. The recalled product was distributed all along the east coast of the US, sold in pet stores and ecommerce sites.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Labatt Breweries of Canada recalls Stella Artois brand beer (330 ml bottles; various product codes and UPCs) due to potential presence of foreign matter (pieces of glass). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product, which was supplied to retailers in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Maison Sapresti recalls Tresse Chèvre Miel (6 pieces/720g; Lot 18145; Best before 24/06/2018) due to undeclared molluscs, crustaceans, celery and fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Antaar&S S.p.A. recalls CONAD Potato Leek purée (175g; Lot L35761; Best before 22/06/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jet Import NV recalls Fulfil White Chocolate & Cookie Dough Vitamin & Protein Bar (55g; Lot #L7318/J; Best before 15-02-2019) due to potential foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Euro-East Oy recalls Dovgan buckwheat (1000g bags; Best before 22 March 2019) due to ochratoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Natures Aid recalls Natures Aid Standardised Turmeric (High Potency Turmeric extract providing 95% Curcumins; All batch codes and best before dates; Product of United Kingdom) due to high levels of curcumin.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Blue Sky Foods trading under The Food Company recalls The Food Company Garlic, Chilli and Thai Basil (240g glass jar; Best before 29 Sep 2019) due to potential microbial contaminatiion.

Recalls and Alerts: June 5 – 9, 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

Outbreak Alert: CDC advises that 124 individuals in 36 states have contracted a Salmonella infection as a result of contact with backyard poultry (primarily baby chicks and ducklings) since February. Twenty-one of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. This represents the 71st outbreak linked to backyard poultry since 2000.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall: Caito Foods, LLC recalls fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fresh-cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. CDC has received reports of 60 confirmed cases of Salmonella Adelaide infections from five midwestern states, with 31 of the victims requiring hospitalization. The recalled products were packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers and distributed to Costco, Jay C, Kroger, Payless, Owen’s, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, and Whole Foods/Amazon.

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods Inc. recalls UNCOOKED, BREADED, ORIGINAL CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (12-lb. box containing 3-lb. plastic bags; Lot code 1378NLR02) due to possible foreign matter (blue and clear soft plastic) contamination. The recalled product was shipped to food services establishments, nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Venda Ravioli, Inc. recalls approximately 672 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Food Safety Recall: Supermercado Selectos recalls an undetermined amount of various raw, frozen Siluriformes fish, beef, pork and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The items were shipped to DGA Food Service, LLC, who further distributed the items to Head Start Child and Adult Care Food Programs in Puerto Rico.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Evergreen Herbs Ltd. recalls Evergreen Herbs brand Pea Shoots (100g; Purchased from May 22, 2018 up to and including June 7, 2018;  UPC 6 25280 50159 9) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in British Columbia and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. recalls GPM brand Sweet Pea Shoots (230g; Lot code #11421; UPC 6 84469 00008 7), and GPM brand Pea Shoots (100g & 455g; Lot code #11421; UPC 6 84469 00012 4 & 6 84469 00018 6, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: Pro-Amino International Inc. recalls various Iron Vegan Sprouted Protein Bars due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed through retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Gold&Green Foods Oy recalls Gold&Green MiniBurger Kit BBQ (184g; All batches up to and including 17.6.2018) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Aldi recalls D-ANTELLI Maispasta (500g; Spaghetti, Fusilli and Penne varieties) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Duc de Coeur Macarons (120g; All batch codes with no labeling in English) due to undeclared almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio, barley, lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls Duc de Coeur Macarons (120g; All batch codes with no labeling in English) due to undeclared almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio, barley, lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Danival and BIOFRESH BELGIUM recall Danival bio Chili con carne (525g in glass jars; Lot #B334; Expiration date 30/11/2020) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Anjouin and Mmm! Selles-sur-Cher raw milk cheese (150g; various lot numbers and expiration dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rossman recalls enerBiO almond flour (Best before 18.12.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Fulfil White Chocolate & Cookie Dough Vitamin & Protein Bar (Lot code L8002/J; Best before 5 April 2019; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of clear plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety advises consumers that a sample of Nestlé Hong Kong Limited’s Skimmed Hi-Calcium Milk Drink (236 mL; Use by June 2, 2018) was found to contain excessive Bacillus cereus. CFS is investigating.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Optimo Foods Pte Ltd recalls CeresOrganics Organic Breakfast Paleo Crumble – Cacao Spice (350g; Best before 05/01/2019; Product of New Zealand) due to foreign matter (small ceramic-like object) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Love Child Organics baby food pouches (128mL; various varieties; Best Before dates up to and including 25 May 2019; Product of Canada) due to a packaging defect that may permit entry of spoilage microorganisms. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.