Category: recall roundup

Recall Roundup: March 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

  • Food Safety Recall: Universal Nutrition (New Brunswick, NJ) recalls specific lot numbers for Gain Fast, LAVA, Real Gains, Super Whey Pro, Torrent, Ultra Mass 4500, Ultra Whey Pro and Uni-Syn because one ingredient, whey protein, has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in all 50 states.
  • Food Safety Recall: Northwest Premium Meats (Nampa, ID) recalls approximately 2,130 pounds of Homestead brand and Panther Ranch brand smoked ham and bacon products because they contain sodium nitrite, which is not declared on the label.
  • Food Safety Recall: Lakeside Foods, Inc. (Manitowoc, WI) recalls 105 oz. canned Pickled Sliced Beets (Codes EFBB229/003034 and EFBB229/003047), because some of the cans may have been undercooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The product was distributed under the Bountiful Harvest, Code Elite, Comsource Medal, Lakeside, Monarch, Nugget Black, Restaurant Pride, and Sysco Classic labels in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
  • Food Safety Recall: Palmyra Bologna Company, Inc. (Palmyra, PA) recalls approximately 23,000 pounds of Seltzer’s Beef Lebanon Bologna that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled products were manufactured in December 2010 and shipped to distribution centers in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania for further distribution to retailers. The CDC and state public health agencies have identified four cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania that have been linked to the consumption of the recalled Lebanon bologna products.
  • Food Safety Recall: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (Coral Gables, FL) recalls 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic mesh sleeves with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve (lot codes 02-15-24-10, 02-15-25-10, 02-15-26-10 and 02-15-28-10), because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama. The recalled melons were grown in and shipped from Del Monte Fresh’s farm Asuncion Mita in Guatemala and distributed through warehouse clubs (Costco, according to Marler Blog)  in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. FDA has notified Del Monte of 12 reported cases of Salmonella Panama that have been linked epidemiologically to these cantaloupes.

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.

Recall Roundup: March 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.

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United States

  • Allergy Alert: Kashi (La Jolla, CA) recalls Kashi Southwest Style Chicken entrees (10 oz.; Est. No. P-17644; UPC Code 1862729292; lot code of DEC28 11 RF B1), due to the presence of undeclared egg. The recalled chicken entrees were produced for Kashi by Request Foods, Inc. (Holland, MI) on December 28, 2010 and shipped to retailers nationwide.
  • Food Safety Recall: World Variety Produce, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) recalls Serrano Peppers (Product of Mexico; Lot #69073901), because the peppers may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Serrano Peppers were sold from bulk displays in Walmart stores (Wisconsin, Montana, Utah and Wyoming) and Jewel-Osco stores (Illinois) between March 1, 2011 through March 18, 2011.
  • Alcohol Prep Pad Safety Recall Update: Eli Lilly and Company warns that patients should not use the alcohol prep pads made by the Triad Group that are contained in the black starter kits for Forteo® [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] in the United States. The alcohol prep pads were recalled by the Triad Group due to contamination with Bacillus cereus.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: American Regent recalls all unexpired lots of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vials; 5 mL and 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials, because some vials of these lots either contain particulates or have the potential to form particulates prior to their respective expiration dates.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Horyl’s Superior Sausage Company Ltd. recalls Horyl’s Superior Sausage brand Polish Sausage, Pickled Polish Sausage and Garlic Bologna (best before dates up to and including 17 March 11) due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled sausage products were distributed in Nova Scotia.
  • Allergy Alert: CFIA warns the public that Chocolatey Chocolate Chip flavour Raw Organic Food Bars (Lot #01081610 and Lot #2071210) are being removed from the market due to the presence of undeclared peanuts. The imported product is known to have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed nationally.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Mylan Pharmaceuticals recalls Lot #1037180 of Mylan-Minocycline 50mg capsules (bottles of 100) and Mylan-Amlodipine 5mg tablets (bottles of 100), due to a labeling error in which the Mylan Amlodipind tablet labels were mixed with Mylan-Minocycline capsule labels.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Biogan recalls Organic red lentils (Product of Turkey; Best before 24.05.2012) and Organic green lentils (Product of Turkey; Best before 30.10.2011), due to the presence of the pesticide Glyphosate.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Froosh ApS recalls Strawberry & Banana Smoothie (Batch L1040; Best before 08.08.2011), because a production error has resulted in fermentation of the product.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (France): Sanofi-Aventis France recalls Aturgyl brand Nasal Spray, 0.05% (Lot No. 211), due to contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Australia and New Zealand

  • Allergy Alert (Australia): Australian International Foods Pty Ltd, and Woolworths Supermarkets Limited recall Woolworths Homebrand Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls (Product of China; Best Before dates from the 13 Jun 2012 to 05 Jan 2013 inclusive), because the frozen spring rolls may contain undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was sold in Woolworths/Safeway/Food for Less/Flemings Supermarkets nationally from 19 August 2010 until 18 March 2011.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall (Australia): JT Publishing Australia Pty Ltd recalls Chao Jimengnan ‘SuperPowerful Man’ tablets after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) detects the presence of the prescription-only ingredients sulfosildenafil and tadalafil. The amounts of the prescription-only ingredients are significant and may cause severe side effects.
  • Herbal Supplement Safety Advisory (Australia): TGA advises Australian consumers that Fu Yuan Chun capsules, which are advertised over the Internet as being based on a traditional Chinese formula, have been found to contain therapeutic quantities of tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis). Tadalafil is a prescription-only substance in Australia, and may be harmful if taken without the supervision of a medical professional, particularly in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease.

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.

Recall Roundup: March 17, 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 (Retail Distribution): USDA posts retail distribution list for red meat jerky products recalled by Old World Meats (Duluth, MN) due to undeclared soy, wheat and milk.
  • Food Safety Recall: Sugar Valley Meats LLC (Sugarcreek, OH) recalls wieners, beef wieners and small links smoked sausages (Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Est. 165; sold through Sugar Valley’s retail store from February 23rd through March 15th), due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Food Safety Recall: Price Chopper announces recall of Clear Value Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting, 16 oz. (UPC 36800-30133) due to mold contamination.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: American Regent Inc. recalls Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 23.4%, 30 mL Single Dose Vials and 100 mL Pharmacy Bulk Packs (see recall notice for affected lot codes) due to the presence of visible particulates in some vials.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: American Regent Inc. recalls Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%30 mL Multiple Dose Vials (Lot #9330, 9599 and 9828), due to the presence of visible particulates in some vials.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: H&P Industries recalls all lots of Povidine Prep Pads, manufactured by H&P and sold under the Cardinal Health, Medical Specialties, VHA, Triad, Triad Plus, North Safety, and Total Resources private label brand names, as some of the pads have been found to be contaminated with Elizabethkingia meningoseptica bacteria. Use of contaminated Povidine Prep Pads could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at risk populations, including neonates, immune suppressed patients, and surgical patients.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Boucherie chez Manon (Saguenay, QC) recalls several ready-to-eat entrées (see recall notice for detailed list) due to the presence of undeclared milk and/or eggs.
  • Allergy Alert: Transhing Investment Inc. recalls Kim Tu Thap Sriracha Chili Sauce (TS12-01-08-EXP11; EXP DEC-01-2011) due to the presence of undeclared sulphites.
  • Allergy Alert: Transhing Investment Inc. recalls Kim Tu Thap Sriracha Chili Sauce (TS12-16-08EXP2011/B; EXP DEC-16-2011), due to the presence of undeclared sulphites.
  • Food Safety Recall: CGBI (Ajax, ON) recalls Jump 6 brand Strawberry Flavour Whey Protein (30g pouches; Codes 12.12 and 03364), due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed to CGBI clients in Ontario
  • Food Safety Recall: Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recalls Kirkland Signature Date Nut Loaves (Costco Item #110382; sold between February 5th and March 15th, 2011 inclusive), because the product may contain pieces of finishing nails.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Milupa recalls certain Aptamil and Milumil powdered milks due to excessive levels of certain vitamins and minerals. If these products are consumed by infants, there is a risk of constipation and, in more severe cases, vomiting and diarrhea. Please refer to the recall notice for details.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Urtekram International Inc. recalls Urtekram organic green lentils and Anglamark organic green lentils due to residues of the pesticide Glyphosate.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Herbal Medicine Safety Recall (Hong Kong and Macao): Hong Kong Department of Health warns the public not to buy or use a proprietary Chinese medicine named Pink Point Sexual capsule (HKP-02146), as it was found by the Macao authority to have excessive lead during its market surveillance. The product is manufactured by a Hong Kong licensed Chinese medicines manufacturer, CHEONG CHUN TONG FTY. HONG KONG, for use by males with sexual dysfunction.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Chinese Herbal Product Safety Alert (Australia): Satibo capsules, advertised and sold over the Internet as an “All natural Chinese herbal formula” have been found to contain therapeutic quantities of tadalafil and hydroxyhomosildenafil (a derivative of sildenafil), both of which are prescription drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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.