Category: recall roundup

Recalls and Alerts: August 26, 2012

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: True Nutrition recalls Whey Protein Concentrate (1 lb; Batch/lot 0120712; Exp 05/2015), Whey Protein Isolate Cold-Filtration (1 lb; Batch/lot 0030812; Exp. 07/2015), Whey Protein Isolate MicroFiltrated (1 lb; Batch/lot 0040812, Exp. 07/2015), Whey Protein Isolate Cross-Flow Microfiltration (1 lb; Batch/lot 0730712; Exp 07/2015), and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein High Grade (1 lb; Batch/lot 0680512; Exp. 05/2015), because the labels fail to declare milk as the source of the whey. The recalled products were distributed through the website www.trunutrition.com.
  • Pet Food Safety Withdrawal: Bil-Jac withdraws Adult Select Formula Dog Food (6 lb bags; Batch #1792-02; Exp. 27 DEC 13), after receiving a few reports of mold in bags from this batch, caused by higher moisture content in the food. Bil-Jac has requested retailers to removed this batch from warehouses and stores.
  • Food Safety Alert: Rudolph Foods, a Dallas pork rinds producer has stopped production for one week after finding Salmonella on the floor in a “pre-cook” area of the production facility. None of the four positive Salmonella samples were from product contact surfaces or from finished products.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: North American Produce Sales (Vancouver, BC) updates its earlier Health Hazard Alert to include additional product brand information. The company has recalled Daniella brand Mangoes (Product of Mexico; sold as individual fruit with sticker bearing PLU #4959), because the mangoes have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections. The recalled mangoes were sold at various (as yet unnamed) retail stores between July 12 and August 14, 2012 and were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. As of August 22, 2012 the Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed cases of Salmonella Braenderup in British Columbia (17 cases) and Alberta (22 cases).
  • Food Safety Recall: Odra Deli and Wholesale Meat Ltd. (Mississauga, ON) recalls Krakowska Sausage (variable weight pkgs of sliced sausage), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled meat was sold from the deli counter at Odra Deli and Wholesale Meat Ltd. in Mississauga, ON during August 9th to 20th, inclusive.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 23, 2012

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: Spence & Co. Ltd. (Brockton, MA) recalls Wellsley Farms brand Nova Smoked Salmon (16 oz; Lot 6704701) and Spence & Co. brand Smoked Salmon Trim (8 oz; Lot 6704701), because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Wellsley Farms Nova was distributed to BJ’s Wholesale Club in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Ohio on 6.13.12. The recalled Spence & Co. Ltd. Trim was distributed to Krogers, King Soopers, and City Market stores in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah between 6.22.12 and 6.29.12.
  • Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Italian Blend bagged salad (10 oz pkg; Use by August 20; UPC 7143000819), due to possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled salads were distributed in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Mississippi and Virginia, including in Giant Food Stores. The recall was issued after a sample of Dole Italian Blend salad was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
  • Food Safety Recall: Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc. (Owensville, IN) recalls all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 season, because some cantaloupes may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Typhimurium that is responsible for 178 reported illnesses in 21 states.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Hoffman Town & Country Meat Market (Detroit Lakes, MN) recalls Whole-Muscle Turkey Jerky (all products sold on or before August 21, 2012), after state investigators linked the product to four cases of Salmonella illness among Minnesota residents. All four individuals – one of whom was hospitalized – reported eating turkey jerky during the week prior to becoming ill.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Champ’s Mushrooms (Aldergrove, BC) recalls Champ’s Mushrooms brand Sliced White Mushrooms (Product of Canada; 227g/8-oz pkgs; UPC 0 33383 67600 5; Packed on date PO 10AUG2012 or PO 11AUG 2012), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed in British Columbia and Alberta, and may also have been distributed in other provinces.

Europe

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 22, 2012

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: JFC International Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) recalls JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi (1.7 oz; Lot code best before 04.05.2014; UPC 0 11152 41464), due to the presence of undeclared egg yolk, soybeans and wheat. The recalled product is distributed nationwide through retail stores, including QFC, and/or on-line web stores.
  • Allergy Alert: Optima Distributors Ltd (Ridgewood, NY) recalls Del Campo brand Dried Potato (14 oz plastic bag; Product of Peru; Date code S 2012; UPC 8-91728-00021-8), due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in the New York City metro area.
  • Food Safety Recall: Kroger informs its customers that Spence & Co. Smoked Salmon Trim (8-oz pkg) has been recalled by the manufacturer due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores located in Greater Cincinnati, including Northern Kentucky, Dayton, OH and South Eastern Indiana; King Soopers and City Market stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice Co. (Union City, CA) recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists Candy (1 lb/453g pkg; All code dates) due to unacceptable levels of lead. The recalled candy was sold throughout California.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: California Department of Public Health releases California retail distribution list for Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce, recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled Romaine Lettuce was sold in Wal-Mart stores throughout California, Safeway stores in Northern California, and Pak ‘N Save stores in Emeryville, Madera, Oakland, San Leandro, and South San Francisco.
  • Food Safety Enforcement Action: FDA initiates seizure of various food products in the warehouse owned by San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company, after agency inspectors find significant insanitary conditions, including live and dead rodents in and around food products and apparent rodent nesting materials in food.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Alert: FDA warns consumers about the potential health risks of Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium, marketed as natural dietary supplements for treating a variety of conditions. These products contain the active pharmaceutical ingredients dexamethasone, diclofenac sodium, and/or methocarbamol, none of which are listed on the product labels. The products are manufactured in Mexico by Riger Naturals and sold in the US in some retail outlets, at flea markets and on various internet sites.
  • Food Safety Alert: USDA suspends Central Valley Meat for humane handling violations, effectively halting slaughter operations.
  • Food Withdrawal: Suncore Products, LLC withdraws WhoNu?® Vanilla Wafers (Use by dates prior to February 9, 2013) after receiving reports of off-odor and off-flavor.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Raphaville International Ltd. recalls Erom Dr. Hwang’s Black Soy and Rice Drink (16 x 190 mL; All codes; UPC 8 809111 699712), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.
  • Allergy Alert: TWI Foods, Inc. (Mississauga, ON) recalls Crispy Just Baked brand Almond Cookies, Coconut Cookies, and Pistachio Cookies (800g and 1.135 kg/2.5 lb pkgs; all codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: Alpha Meat Packers Ltd. recalls Alpha Meat Packers Ltd. Veal Cutlets Tenderized (various kg; Code 177363) and Veal for Scalopini (various kg; Code 177425), due to contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled veal products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall: Sakellis Foods recalls Sakellis Foods Basil Leaves (2 lb; Sold on or after July 25, 2012), due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled basil leaves were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall: Dollarama Inc. recalls Peppermint Mints, Sour Fruit Mints, and Wintergreen Mints (43g; All codes) due to the presence of extraneous material (metal). The recalled products were sold nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: Fine Choice Foods Ltd recalls Western Family Vegetable Spring Rolls 6 Pieces (340g; Best before Aug 25 2012 L 3045) and Sum-mi 18 Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls (1 kg; Best before Aug 22 2012 L 3045), due to the presence of extraneous material (metal). The recalled products were sold nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd. recalls Webber Naturals Organic Chianutra Chia Seeds (450 g; various lot numbers/expiration dates), due to the presence of insect contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Tanimura & Antle brand Romaine Lettuce (product of USA; UPC 0 27918 20314 9), recalled by the producer after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found E. coli o157:H7 in a sample, was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon by The Grocery People Ltd.  and by Martin’s Produce Sales Ltd.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a residential child care centre in Wan Chai district. Four staff members and 17 babies are suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. Two of the babies were admitted to Queen Mary hospital.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.