Category: recall roundup

Recalls and Alerts: March 19, 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 Update: USDA releases retail distribution list for 7-Eleven Fresh to Go Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap products that were recalled by LSG Sky Chefs (San Jose, CA) due to the presence of undeclared egg.
  • Food Safety Recall: El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC (South River, NJ) recalls El Ranchero Queso Fresco/Fresh Cheese (14 oz; UPC 88052230013), Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano/ Fresh Cheese in Banana Leaf (14 oz; UPC 880522300037), and El Ranchero Queso Oaxaca/String Cheese (14 oz. and 10 lb; UPC 880522300068 and 88522300051, respectively), after a sample of Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Plantano was found by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed from 2/23/12 through 3/14/12 through direct deliver to retail stores, supermarkets and restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. El Ranchero Del Sur has halted production and distribution of its products so that the company and FDA can continue their investigation into the source of the contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall: Lawson Foods LLC (Irvington, NJ) recalls Pork Shoulder Butts (various weight cases; Case code 30312; Est 34227), because it includes pork product imported from Canada that was not properly presented for re-inspection upon entry into the USA. The recalled product was produced on March 3, 2012 and was distributed to one wholesale firm in New Jersey.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare recalls Advil Pain Reliever Ibuprofen Adult Bonus Pack (60 count; UPC 30573016931) and Advil Pain Reliever Ibuprofen Adult (40 count; UPC 30573016930), after marketed lots presented a more intense odor. This recall information is courtesy of Giant Food Stores.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Bramic Sales recalls Koh-Kae Nori Wasabi Coated Peanuts (240g; Code 5512 BM 48/11; UPC 8 852023 664101) and Koh-Kae Shrimp Flavour Coated Peanuts (240g; all codes; UPC 8 852023 665481) due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario.
  • Allergy Alert: Transhing Investment Inc. (QC) recalls Koh-Kae Peanuts Nori Wasabi Coated (240g; All codes; UPC 8 852023 664101), Koh-Kae Peanuts Coconut Cream Flavour Coated (255g; All codes; UPC 8 852023 664248) and Koh-Kae Peanuts Shrimp Flavour Coated (230g; All codes; UPC 8 852023 665481), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall: La Fine Tulipe (Saint-Roch-de-L’Achigan) recalls Mini-Cornichons d’Asclépiade/Asclépiade Mini-Pickles (110ml size) and Têtes de Violon Marinés/Marinated Fiddleheads (190ml size), because the items were not produced in a manner that would ensure their microbiological safety.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Apotex Incorporated recalls Apo-Ramipril 5mg Capsules (Lot JR2178; DIN 02251574), after medication in the affected lot was found to contain intact but empty capsules. The recalled product was supplied to retail outlets across Canada. Apo-Ramipril is a prescription medication used to treat hypertension.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Ontario): Ottawa Public Health has now confirmed 37 cases of salmonellosis, including 33 involving children of between 15 months and 18 years of age. One daycare facility (Tiny Hoppers Daycare, 50 Colchester, Kanata) and seven schools have been affected by this outbreak.

Europe

  • Outbreak Alert Update (UK): Friarswood Primary School (Newcastle-under-Lyme), which was closed after an outbreak of 18 confirmed cases of E. coli O157, is expected to remain closed until after Easter, according to a BBC report.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0416): Dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in lamb liver from the United Kingdom; distributed to Germany.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Cosmetic Product Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Department of Health advises the public not to buy or use Super 9.9.9 Natural Vit. E, C cosmetic product, as it may contain excessive mercury that is dangerous to health.
  • Food Safety Advisory (PRC): Huaying Agricultural, a leading Chinese poultry company, has fired four employees suspected of being involved in activities that resulted in diseased ducks being sold to unsuspecting consumers, according to Channel News Asia. The ducks allegedly were sold to businessman Cui Jinping, who processed them in a “black” factory for resale as meat. Mr. Cui is facing criminal prosecution.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Unregistered Cancer Treatment Product Safety Alert (Australia): The Therapeutic Goods Administration advises consumers not to purchase or use Black Salve or Red Salve, which are unproved products that claim to cure or treat cancer, including certain types of skin cancer.

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: March 17, 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: LSG Sky Chefs (San Jose, CA) recalls 7-Eleven Fresh to Go Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap (8″ x 4.5″ x 2.5″ pkgs; Est. P-44745; Freshest Before dates of 3/15/2012 through 3/18/2012), due to the presence of undeclared egg. The recalled sandwiches were distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Northern California.
  • Allergy Alert: Troyer Cheese, Inc. recalls Backroad Country Caramel Puffcorn, 8 oz bags (UPC 0 49646 90176 0; Sell by date/Lot codes 03/07/12 C1P16, 03/21/12 B2Y16 , 05/16/12 B1X16, 05/30/12 B1X16, and 06/13/12 A3K16) and Backroad Country Caramel Puffcorn, 16 oz bags (UPC 0 49646 90157 6; Sell by date/Lot codes 03/07/12 C1P16, 03/21/12 B2Y16, 05/16/12 B1X16, 05/30/12 B1X16, 06/13/12 A2R16, and 06/13/12 A3K16), because the products may contain undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed between 1/06/2012 and 03/12/2012 through mail orders and in retail stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Wegmans advises its customers that Medtech Products Inc. (part of Prestige Brands, Inc.) has recalled PediaCare Infants Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, cherry (1 fl oz; UPC 8-14832-01094; All lot codes), because the acetaminophen in the product may separate from the liquid and sink to the bottom of the bottle, resulting in an unreliable dosage of acetaminophen.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: AllJuice International Inc. (Thornhill, ON) recalls Aljuice Key Lime Fruit Beverage (Code beginning with BB 2014 JUN 15), Aljuice Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Beverage (Code beginning with BB 2014 JUN 16), Aljuice Cranberry-Raspberry Cocktail Fruit Beverage (Code beginning with BB 2014 JUN 16), Aljuice Mango Fruit Beverage (Code beginning with BB 2014 JUN 16) and St. Maarten Mangos & Carrots Fruit Beverage (Code beginning with BB 2014 JUN 16), because the products may contain harmful glass fragments. The recalled beverages were distributed in Ontario.
  • Food Safety Alert/Outbreak Alert: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its earlier warnings and now warns the public not to consume any ground beef products from Establishment 761 that were manufactured between July 1, 2011 and February 15, 2012, because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The affected products may bear a Best before date from BB 2012 JA 01 up to and including BB 2013 FE 15, bear a production code with a format of 11 JL 01 up to and including 12 FE 15, or bear a 5-digit lot code where the last four digits are 1831 or greater. The products have been distributed nationally to retail stores, restaurants and institutional establishments. There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

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: March 16, 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

  • Food Safety Recall Update: USDA releases updated retail distribution list for various meat and poultry products recalled on February 15, 2012 by AA Meat Products Corporation that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Franck’s Compounding Lab (Ocala, FL) recalls Brilliant Blue G (All lot codes) after receiving reports that some patients treated with the product have experienced fungal infections in the eye. Physicians are instructed to return any remaining product to Franck’s.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces the recall of Koh-Kae brand Peanuts Shrimp Flavour Coated snack product (230g pkgs; UPC 8 852023 665481; All lot codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationally.
  • Allergy Alert: Orque Tradevelop Corporation recalls Cup Star Shoyu (71g; UPC 4 901734 014676), due to the presence of undeclared crustacean/shellfish. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Whole Foods Market advises its customers that Dion brand Organic Curry Powder (36g; UPC 6 20383 02007 7; Lot 02B12G & 12A05G), which was recalled by G. Dion Foods due to potential contamination with Salmonella, was sold in Canadian Whole Foods Market stores.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Naturadif Inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls HD Life Style Hairspray Extreme hairsprays (500mL black aerosol container; Manufactured in Italy by Farmavita), because the product contains methylene chloride, which is banned as an ingredient in pressurized products. The recalled product was sold at salons in Ontario and Quebec.
  • Outbreak Alert (Ontario): Ottawa Public Health reports an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses that has affected 27 people, including 23 children aged 15 months to 14 years. Six schools and daycare facilities have reported at least one confirmed case. Three of the outbreak victims were hospitalized, but have been released.

Europe

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Goodman Fielder New Zealand Ltd. recalls Deli Kitchen Classic Ham & Mustard Sandwich (155g; Use by 17/03/12 and 18/03/12) and Deli Kitchen Classic Ham & Mayo Sandwich (155g; Use by 17/03/12 and 18/03/12), due to the possible presence of plastic in the sandwiches. The recalled products were sold in service stations, some corner stores, some mini-marts and some supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

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.