Category: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: August 24, 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: Paleteria La Super (Yakima, WA) recalls Paleteria La Super brand Nut, Esquimal and Pina Colada flavored ice cream bars, because the bars may contain undeclared walnuts, milk, or coconut, respectively. The recalled ice cream bars were distributed to retail stores in the Yakima area.
  • Allergy Alert: YoCream International, Inc. (Portland, OR) recalls Nonfat NY Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Mix (half-gallon carton; Item 92147; Lot codes 2990, 3200, 3470, 3520, 0391, 0461, 0591, 0731, 0871, 0961, 1131, 1171, 1231, 1291, 1541, 1661, 1811, 1921, 2061, and 2131), because the product contains undeclared eggs.The recalled yogurt mix was supplied to distributors and food service operators throughout the USA and was supplied to one US-based export customer. The product is available to consumers primarily through frozen yogurt shops and other retail establishments that serve frozen yogurt.
  • Allergy Alert: H-E-B recalls Pretzel Logic 6-count and Single Cookies (sold at all Texas Central Market stores), because the products contain undeclared pecans.
  • Food Safety Recall: Buehler’s Fresh Foods announces recall of Pillsbury Grands Jr. Golden Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (5 ct pkg with Best if used by 13 OCT, 14 OCT; 10 ct pkg with Best if used by 14 OCT). No reason given for the recall.
  • Food Safety Recall: Buffalo Bill’s Brewery recalls Buffalo Bill’s Brewery Orange Blossom Cream Ale (6-pack bottles; shipped between January and July 2011), because fermentation may cause caps to pop or glass bottles to rupture. The recalled Cream Ale was sold at HyVee stores.
  • Food Safety Alert: The Kansas Department of Agriculture warns consumers in Northeast Kansas that meat was stolen from a custom meat locker in Beattie and may be offered for sale in the region. Approximately 250 pounds of ground beef, 100 to 150 pounds of bacon, three custom hogs, a quarter of beef, several hundred dollars worth of beef jerky, 20 to 25 pounds of an experimental batch of chili cheese dogs and a gun were stolen.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports that the double outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg illnesses linked to contact with infected chicks and ducklings has continued to grow. Sixty-five people in 20 states have been sickened by Salmonella Altona, and 27 people in 15 states were infected with Salmonella Johannesburg.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sugar Plum Foods (White House, TN) that a May 2011 inspection of the company’s acidified food facility revealed serious violations of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 108, Emergency Permit Control; 114, Acidified Foods; and, 110, Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Muddypaws Cheesecake Co. (St. Louis Park, MN) that a May 2011 inspection of the company’s processing facility revealed significant deviations from the food labeling regulations.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns The North West Company International, Inc. (Anchorage, AK) that an April-May 2011 inspection of the company’s food storage facility revealed serious violations of FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulation for manufacturing, packing, or holding human food.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Schneider’s Fish & Seafood Corp. (Cheektowaga, NY) that a December 2010 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd. recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Gochujang (Hot Petter Paste), 1 kg, due to the presence of undeclared soy.
  • Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corporation (BC) recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Gochujang (Hot Petter Paste), 500g and 1kg, due to the presence of undeclared soy.
  • Allergy Alert: T-Brothers Food and Trading Ltd recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Gochujang (Hot Petter Paste), 500g and 1kg, due to the presence of undeclared soy.
  • Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corporation (ON) recalls Choripdong Enzyme, 454g, due to the presence of undeclared wheat.
  • Allergy Alert: Korea Food Trading recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Gochujang (Hot Petter Paste), 500g and 1kg, due to the presence of undeclared soy.
  • Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corporation (ON) recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste – Hot Pepper Bean Paste, Mild), 1 kg, due to the presence of undeclared soy.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Denmark): Solhjulet A/S recalls Nagel tofu Crack Sausages (250g pkg; Best before 10.10.11; product of Germany) due to the presence of undeclared celery.
  • Allergy Alert (UK & Ireland): Onken alerts consumers to an issue on their Strawberry, Peach and Summer Berries Wholegrain Yogurts packaging. These products contain wholegrains such as barley, rye, oats and wheat and are therefore not gluten free. This is clear from the ingredients list and allergen warning, however there is a gluten free icon on the packaging which is incorrect.
  • Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Patrelle recalls 4 ‘Oclock chez Auchan et Mutant snack with apple sauce, peach beverage and cookies (Lot 139110; Use by 01-2012), because of fermentation in the apple sauce compartment.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Stryhns A/S recalls Langelaender sausage, and Stryhns Smoked Sausage (Best before 8/9/2011 through 16/9/2011) and Sausage Man Langelaender (Best before 7/2/2012 through 15/2/2012) after E. coli was found n the drinking water from the municipal waterworks on Langeland.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Denmark K/S recalls Dried, Sliced Banana Chips (200g; Expiry 05/04/2012), due to the presence of high levels of PAH, a potential carcinogen.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2011.1133): Dioxins in paprika powder from China, via the Netherlands; distributed to Belgium.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1134): Trifluralin in frozen pagasius fillets from Vietnam; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1137): Presence of bacterial inhibitor in pasteurized milk in tank from Germany; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1140): Campylobacter spp. in chilled whole chicken from Germany; distributed to Denmark.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Notification (EU #2011.1141): Unauthorised novel food ingredient Gynostemma pentaphyllum and unauthorised substances vinpocetine, vincamine and vinburnine in food supplement from the United States, via the Netherlands; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1142): Foreign body in canned stewed beef from Latvia; distributed to Estonia and Finland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1143): Dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorobifenyls in sodium bicarbonate with anticaking agent from Germany; distributed to Belgium and the United Kingdom.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Notification (EU #2011.1144): Unauthorised substances vinpocetine and evodiamine in food supplement from the United States, via Austria and via Hungary; distributed to Germany.
  • Pet Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1146): Salmonella Derby in dog chews from Mexico; distributed to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1148): Parasitic infestation with Anisakis of chilled silver scabbardfish from Spain; distributed to Italy.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2011.1149): Excess sulphite in frozen raw shrimps from Senegal; distributed to Spain.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2011.1150): Arsenic in palm kernel expeller from Malaysia; distributed to Ireland and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.1151): Damaged packaging and poor hygienic condition of baked clams from Vietnam, via the Netherlands; distributed to Spain.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (Israel): General Mills recalls Pillsbury brand chocolate, marble, and vanilla cake mixes (Expiration dates from June 10, 2012 through August 20, 2012), after pieces of plastic were found in the products
  • Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Forcode Industries Ltd. recalls Ming Shan Brand Hot Bean Paste (230g; Product of Taiwan; Best before March 7, 2012; Manufactured by An-An Food Industry Corp), after test results showed that the hot bean paste contained excessive DINP.

Latin America and the Caribbean

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 18, 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/Outbreak Alert: J.B. Meats recalls 72,800 pounds of ground beef and ground beef patties (various size packages; Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Est. 1188; Date code Aug 18, 2010 through Aug 18, 2011), because the ground beef products may be linked to two cases of E. coli o157:H7 illnesses in Cincinnati, OH. The recalled meat was supplied to unnamed restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports that the outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg illnesses linked to contaminated ground turkey meat from Cargill has expanded to include 111 confirmed cases in 31 states. An additional case reported on August 15th by Montana is not reflected in these totals, bringing the revised numbers to 112 confirmed cases in 32 states. Please navigate to the eFoodAlert retail distribution list for the recalled products.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Overwaitea Food Group LP recalls Berliner Rye Bread (567g; Best before Aug. 12 11), due to the presence of undeclared sesame seeds.
  • Allergy Alert: Double Food Trading recalls Tapioca Starch Pearls (1 kg; no codes) due to the presence of undeclared sulphites.
  • Food Safety Recall: Beverly Meats (1995) Ltd. recalls ready-to-eat Smoked Garlic Sausage (no date codes or lot numbers; sold on or after August 4, 2011), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold only at Beverly Meats (1995) Ltd., 4018-118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Food Safety Recall: Afroleck Inc. recalls NDEYE Arachide en Poudre NoFlaye (300g; Best before 30 AU 2011), due to contamination with aflatoxin.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Denmark): Rieber & Son Denmark A/S recalls K-Salat Ham Salad (1 kg; Best before 5/9/2011) because shrimp was accidentally mixed into the salad, which presents a danger to consumers who are allergic to shellfish.
  • Allergy Alert (Denmark): Natural Resources recalls Doves Farm Chocolate Chip Cookies (150g; Product of Great Britain; Batch code 1080) because the product contains undeclared milk.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (UK): The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 14b that was linked to the consumption of contaminated eggs from a poultry farm in Spain has grown to included 245 confirmed cases. Most of the cases were reported from North West England (107), the West Midlands (37), Yorkshire & Humberside (32) and the East Midlands (28).

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Frucor Beverages recalls V Iced Coffee (470ml glass bottle; all batches/expiry dates up to August 18, 2011), after discovering glass in a bottle.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Alert (Australia): The Therapeutic Goods Administration warns Australians that Slimina Weightloss Capsules, marketed as 100% herbal in origin and sold over the internet, have been found to contain therapeutic quantities of sibutramine – formerly a prescription-only medicine supplied in Australia until it was withdrawn in October 2010 due to safety concerns, particularly in patients with 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.

*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 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.

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: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL) recalls Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink (128-oz clear plastic bottle with yellow cap) because the product may contain undeclared wheat. The recalled chocolate drink was sold in Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
  • Outbreak Alert: The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that at least 13 people – including two residents of Maryland – were infected with E. coli O157:H7 as a result of swimming in the lake at Cowans Gap State Park.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): The importers of Flavor Full Black Sesame Spread (Manufactured in Taiwan by Flavor Full Foods Inc.; Best before May 19, 2012) and Kimian Sweet Sauce (Manufactured in Taiwan by Kimian Foods Co. Ltd.; Best before May 9, 2014) recall the indicated prodcuts after they were found to contain the plasticiser DBP.
  • Proprietary Chinese Medicine Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Bio-Tech Chinese Medicine Laboratory Ltd. recalls Pancre-Plus, a fake proprietary Chinese medicine, after the Department of Health determines that the product contains two undeclared western drugs – glibenclamide and phenformin.
  • Medical Device Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Bayer Healthcare Limited recalls Contour and Contour TS glucose test strips (all batches) after routine testing by the company determined that strips from half of the bottles produced falsely low blood glucose readings. The defect is thought to be due to an interaction of the strips with the gas trapped inside the bottles.

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.