Category: recall roundup

Recalls and Alerts: December 22, 2011

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: Market Basket recalls Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water (5oz; Best buy dates of August 18, 2014 and August 19, 2014), due to the presence of undeclared soy. The product was sold only at Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
  • Food Safety Recall: Starwest Botanicals (Rancho Cordova, CA) recalls Starwest Organic Whole Celery Seed (2-oz, Lot #F7073; 1-lb, Lot #40203), because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was sold between April 26, 2011 and December 14, 2011.
  • Food Safety Recall: Cal Fresco, LLC recalls fresh Jalapeño (Lot #205610) and Serrano (Lot #205467) chili peppers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Jalapeño peppers were shipped in cases under the Cal Fresco and Grower Alliance labels to retail stores within California, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Canada between December 3 and December 5, 2011. The Serrano peppers were shipped to retailers in Canada (Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver), Southern California, Alaska, Washington and Texas (Dallas). Both products originated in Mexico.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Eclectic Institute (Sandy, OR) recalls various freeze-dried capsules containing Gotu Kola and Bladderwrack, because of potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details of affected products, including lot numbers and dates of sale.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns The Cake Box, Inc. (Lafayette, CA) that a September 2011 inspection of the company’s bakery documented serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for foods. Violations included lack of effective pest control and insanitary conditions.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Global Sweet Polyols, LLC (Rehoboth, MA) that a May/June 2011 inspection of the company’s dietary supplement facility revealed failure to comply with the requirements of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for dietary supplements.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Golden Temple of Oregon, LLC (Portland, OR) that a May 2011 inspection of the company’s facility revealed significant violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for dietary supplements.
  • Outbreak Alert/Product “Pull”: Walmart has pulled a single production batch of  Enfamil Newborn infant formula (a Mead Johnson Nutrition brand) from its stores nationwide after the death of a Lebanon, Missouri infant, according to media reports. The infant died from Cronobacter sakazakii (previously known as Enterobacter sakazakii), a rare and often fatal bacterium that occasionally contaminates powdered infant formula.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare recalls from retailers certain lots of Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA310, ACA460, ADA407 AEA262, AFA226, AJA170 ALA037, ALA163, AMA012 AMA331, AMA342, APA035 ASA082, ASA123, ASA285 BDA238, BDA260, BDA383 BEA065, BEA148, BEA269 BEA277, BFA064, BFA144 BFA244, BHA078, BHA147 BHA167, BHA198, BJA164 BJA221, BMA144, BMA215 BMA271, BSA022, BSA056 CBA063, CBA107, CCA028 CDA003, CFA065, CFA100 CHA012, CHA044, CHA066 CHA080, CMA028, CMA035 CMA057, CMA102, and CMA108), Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Tablets (Lot #ADA069, ALA168, ALA244 AMA286, APA001, and ASA001) and Motrin® 24+6 count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA761 and ALA265), because testing product samples showed that some caplets may not dissolve as quickly as intended when nearing their expiration date. This is not a consumer-level recall. The recalled products were distributed in United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Fiji, Belize, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Target Corporation (Minneapolis, MN) recalls Circo Childrens’ 17″ Travel Cases (Cate codes 01/11 through 08/11) because the surface coating on the travel cases contains excessive levels of lead.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Uruthira Brothers Ltd. recalls MD brand Lime Cordial (750mL), Passion Fruit Cordial (750mL), Mango Cordial (750mL), Garlic Paste (250g), and Ginger Paste (225g and 350g), due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall: Maple Crisp Orchards Maple Products recalls Maple Crisp Orchards 100% Pure Pasteurized Apple Cider (2L and 4L; Processed Nov 3/11), due to the presence of patulin, a toxin produced during the growth of certain molds.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Canada Safeway Ltd. (Calgary, AB) recalls Fresh Serrano Peppers (Product of Mexico, imported from the USA; unlabeled from bulk; sold between December 5 and 20, 2011 inclusive), because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Serrano peppers were sold from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Distributions (Daniel Coderre), Inc., Arden Holdings Inc., Groupe Dynamite Inc., John Bead Corporation Ltd., Bizou International, Frabels Inc., and DeeJay Jewellery Inc. recall various childrens’ trinkets (including necklaces and charms), due to excessive levels of lead and/or cadmium. Please navigate to the individual recall notices for details on the recalled items.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Consumer Product Safety Alert (Philippines): Several types of beverage and food containers sold in the market in Metro Manila have been found to contain high levels of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and lead, according to a survey carried out by the EcoWaste Coalition.
  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak involving 21 people following a workplace Christmas party. The 3 males and 18 females developed abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting approximately 9 to 49 hours after sharing a lunch on December 17. One person required hospitalization.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall (Fiji): McNeil Consumer Healthcare recalls from retailers certain lots of Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA310, ACA460, ADA407 AEA262, AFA226, AJA170 ALA037, ALA163, AMA012 AMA331, AMA342, APA035 ASA082, ASA123, ASA285 BDA238, BDA260, BDA383 BEA065, BEA148, BEA269 BEA277, BFA064, BFA144 BFA244, BHA078, BHA147 BHA167, BHA198, BJA164 BJA221, BMA144, BMA215 BMA271, BSA022, BSA056 CBA063, CBA107, CCA028 CDA003, CFA065, CFA100 CHA012, CHA044, CHA066 CHA080, CMA028, CMA035 CMA057, CMA102, and CMA108), Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Tablets (Lot #ADA069, ALA168, ALA244 AMA286, APA001, and ASA001) and Motrin® 24+6 count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA761 and ALA265), because testing product samples showed that some caplets may not dissolve as quickly as intended when nearing their expiration date. This is not a consumer-level recall. The recalled products were distributed in United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Fiji, Belize, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (Hong Kong): B. Braun Medical (H.K.) Limited recalls three Nutriflex Lipid products manufactured in Germany by B. Braun Melsungen AG, because stability testing on the above products had identified potential particulate formation over time.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Department of Health urges the public not to purchase or use a slimming product identified as 之素囊, as the product may contain the banned ingredients sibutramine, phenolphthalein, fenfluramine and animal thyroid tissue. The product was purchased on the Mainland.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Department of Health urges the public not to purchase or use Jin Yu Tang Tai Han Kang Pai Pu Ling Jiao Nang, because it was found to contain the undeclared western drugs metformin, rosiglitazone, glibenclamide and phenolphthalein.
  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre of Health Protection is investigating a confirmed case of listeriosis involving a 32-year old pregnant woman. The baby passed away one day after birth. The woman is in stable condition.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Allergy Alert (Australia): Anchor Foods Pty Ltd. recalls Spencers Cocoa Powder (500g cellophane sachet; all best before dates between 1 JUL 2013 to 5 OCT 2013), IGA Signature Chocolate Cake Mix (500g cardboard packet; Best before 22 NOV 2012 and 12 DEC 2012), IGA Signature Fudge Brownie Mix (500g cardboard packet; Best before 21 AUG 2012 and 21 NOV 2012) and IGA Signature Chocolate Baby Cake Mix (300g cardboard packet; Best before 29 NOV 2012 and 15 Dec 2012), due to the presence of undeclared sesame. The recalled products were manufactured in Australia, using cocoa imported from China.
  • Diet Pill Safety Alert (Australia): The Therapeutic Goods Administration warns consumers that Lipro Diet Pills, which are labeled as 100% herbal, contain the undeclared prescription substance sibutramine. Taking Lipro Diet Pills for weight loss posses a serious health risk. Commercial supply of this product is illegal in Australia; however, it is available through the Internet.

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1883): Salmonella in ground cumin from the United Kingdom, with raw material from Syria; distributed to Gibraltar, Netherlands Antilles, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The ground cumin is sold under the Natco Foods brand (100g jar, 100g pack, 400g pack, 1kg pack and 5kg pack), and carries Best before dates of September 2013 and October 2013.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall (several Caribbean countries): McNeil Consumer Healthcare recalls from retailers certain lots of Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA310, ACA460, ADA407 AEA262, AFA226, AJA170 ALA037, ALA163, AMA012 AMA331, AMA342, APA035 ASA082, ASA123, ASA285 BDA238, BDA260, BDA383 BEA065, BEA148, BEA269 BEA277, BFA064, BFA144 BFA244, BHA078, BHA147 BHA167, BHA198, BJA164 BJA221, BMA144, BMA215 BMA271, BSA022, BSA056 CBA063, CBA107, CCA028 CDA003, CFA065, CFA100 CHA012, CHA044, CHA066 CHA080, CMA028, CMA035 CMA057, CMA102, and CMA108), Motrin® IB 24-count Coated Tablets (Lot #ADA069, ALA168, ALA244 AMA286, APA001, and ASA001) and Motrin® 24+6 count Coated Caplets (Lot #ACA761 and ALA265), because testing product samples showed that some caplets may not dissolve as quickly as intended when nearing their expiration date. This is not a consumer-level recall. The recalled products were distributed in United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Fiji, Belize, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
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: December 21, 2011

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: Popcorn Palace (Schiller Park, IL) alerts consumers that the following 1-Gallon Value Bags of popcorn contain one or more undeclared allergens: Cheddar Cheese (milk and soy), White Cheddar (milk and soy), Chicago Style (milk and soy), Gourmet Caramel (milk and soy), Rainbow (soy), Caramel Nut (milk, soy, peanuts, almonds and cashews), Chocolate Drizzle Caramel (milk and soy), Macadamia Butter Crunch (milk, soy and macadamia nuts), Cookies & Cream (milk, soy and wheat), and Spicy Cheese (milk, soy and wheat). Affected products were available for purchase after October 1st, 2011 through one of the company’s fundraising programs.
  • Allergy Alert: Price Chopper recalls Price Chopper Raspberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Strawberry Cheesecake (24-oz size; Purchased Nov. 29 – Dec 20, 2011), due to the presence of undeclared egg.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: USDA posts retail distribution list for Chuck Fine Ground Beef 80/20 (10-lb chubs) recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: The Zeroll Company (Fort Pierce, FL) recalls Pampered Chef Ice Cream Dippers, because the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force when the liquid-filled scoop is exposed to warm water.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Choy Foong International Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Slow Taste Spice Tofu In Skewers (90g; Lot code 20110611; Best before 30/12/2012), due to the presence of undeclared sesame seeds.
  • Allergy Alert: Choy Foong International Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Thai Top Choice Instant Beef Flavor Paste (225g; All codes), due to the presence of undeclared wheat.
  • Allergy Alert: Marché Marie-Lyne (Longueuil, QC) recalls Danoise à la canelle / Cinnamon Danish (all lots), due to the presence of undeclared eggs.
  • Allergy Alert: Nishimoto Trading Co. Ltd. recalls various dried mushrooms, due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the CFIA recall details for a list of affected products.
  • Food Recall: Salaison Levesque Inc. recalls Levesque Tradition Natural Smoked Ham (1kg; Codes 11JA17 or 12JA17) due to a labeling issue. The product was distributed to retail customers and institutional clients in Alberta, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
  • Food Safety Recall/Alert: Importers of fresh jalapeno peppers are recalling the following products (imported from the USA), due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products include:
    • Unlabeled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.
    • Unlabeled from bulk or in 4.5 kg Cal Fresco brand cases at Loblaws banners (Extra Foods, No Frills, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Shop Easy, SuperValu, Real Canadian Superstore, Lucky Dollar and Your Independent Grocer) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert  (Finland): Meira Nova Oy recalls Catz mixed dried fruits (12.5Kg box; Expiry 27/07/2012; Packed in the Netherlands), due to the presence of sulphites above the allowable limit.
  • Allergy Alert (Sweden): OLW expands its earlier recall of Dill & Chives Chips to include best before dates between 2012-03-27 and 2012-05-23 (40g, 200g, 300g & 450g bags), due to the presence of undeclared traces of milk.
  • Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Frozen Chicken Biryani Steamer (400g; Best before 25 October 2012), due to the presence of undeclared prawns.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Jin Lan recalls Homemade Tofu (650g plastic tubs; Best before 23-12-2011), due to the presence of the unapproved ingredient, calcium sulphate (gypsum).
  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Natco recalls Natco Ground Cumin (100g jar, 100g pack, 400g pack, 1kg pack and 5kg pack; Best before September 2013 and October 2013), because some of the product is contaminated with Salmonella.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (Australia): EKO Australia Pty Ltd. recalls Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles (340g; Best before 2013.04.15), Kamfen Beijing Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour (160g; Best before 2013.01.15), and Kamfen Sichuan Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Noodles (154g; Best before 2013.01.15), because the products are contaminated with Bacillus cereus. The recalled noodles were imported from Hong Kong and distributed through Asian grocery stores in Sydney, NSW.

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: December 19, 2011

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: Gollo Desserts (Brooklyn, NY) recalls Pan Dominicano / Dominican Bread (7-oz clear plastic bag; UPC 96321 00220; All available lot codes), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in the New York City metro area, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Canada

  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: CTG Brands Inc. (Vaughan, ON) recalls Princess The White Collection Velvet Necklace with Heart Rhinestone Pendant (Manufactured in China), because the piece of jewelry contains lead in excess of the allowable limit. The recalled necklaces were sold across Canada in various dollar and discount stores from May 2007 to December 2011.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Ireland): My Dolmio Tomato & Basil Sauce Squeeze Me (2 x 65g pkg; All batches; All best before dates) may contain undeclared milk, due to a packaging error.
  • Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Saucission Plop (Items #27663 and 00842; Best before 28/12/2011, 29/12/2011 and 30/12/2011) due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lembcke recalls Brussels Sprouts (10 x 500g packs; Product of Holland; Lot #4902), after lab tests discover Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the product.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (Denmark): Axellus A/S recalls Gerimax Daily Energy 50 + 120 (Batch #415468; Best before 10 2013), Gerimax Daily Energy 200 pieces (Batch #415635; Best before 10 2013), Gerimax Daily Energy 50 + 300 pcs (Batch #415469; Best before 10 2013), and Gerimax Extreme 45 Tablets (Batch #415462; Best before 10 2013), because some of the vitamin pills contain some small metallic threads.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1854): Excessive aluminum in rice flour from Vietnam; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1857): Altered organoleptic characteristics and spoilage of frozen capon cuts from Italy; distributed to France.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1858): Salmonella spp. in paan leaves from India; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1860): Mold-infested sauce bolognese from the Czech Republic; distributed to Hungary.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1861): Salmonella spp. in paan leaves from Bangladesh; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1862): Aflatoxins in white maize from Nigeria; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1863): Ephedrine in iced fruit tea from Hong Kong; distributed to Denmark.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1864): Parasitic infestation with Anisakis of chilled hake from Croatia; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1866): Omethoate in quince from Turkey; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1867): Fraudulent changing of expiry dates of green beans from Germany; distributed to Romania.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1868): Methomyl in strawberries from Egypt; distributed to Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1869): Cadmium in crispy squid from Thailand; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1871): Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Poland; distributed to Italy.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (Australia): Green Monkey Ltd. recalls five varieties of Green Monkey Organic Baby Food (100g tear-top pouches; Product of New Zealand; All best before dates up to and including 22/05/2013), due to the presence of small plastic pieces in the products. The recalled varieties include: Apple/Blueberry, Carrot/Parsnip, Pumpkin/Silverbeet/Sweet Potato, Lamb/Carrot/Sweet Potato, and Beef/Apple/Beetroot/Pumpkin. They were distributed in Woolworths, Safeway and Dux supermarkets nationwide.

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.