Recalls and Alerts: March 18–20, 2021

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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District are investigating an outbreak of five cases of non-viral hepatitis reported in Nevada. The cases appear to be linked to consumption of Real Water brand alkaline water manufactured by Real Water Inc., of Mesa, Arizona. FDA is urging the public not to drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC and FSIS are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Hadar infections that may be linked to consumption of a turkey product. A specific source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Public Health Alert: FSIS (USDA) issues a public health alert for products produced without the benefit of federal inspection by One Meat Corp., doing business as Eastern Asia Trading Corporation, a La Puente, Calif. firm. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: MINDO CHOCOLATE MAKERS recalls Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bar (75g / 2.65 oz; Lots 190310 through 210310) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company recalls Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins (14 oz; Lot #210330; Sell by  02/02/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: MG Foods recalls three turkey wrap products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Avanza Pasta, LLC. recalls approximately 2,237 pounds of meat and poultry pasta products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC reports that the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to shell eggs has now increased to a total of 64 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador (26), and Nova Scotia (38). Nineteen people have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Amra Services Ltd. (dba GluteNull) recalls GluteNull brand Goji Berries & Chocolate Cookies (320g; All lot codes up to and including EXP08/20/2021; UPC 6 28451 52913 2) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: The Fork Food Co. Ltd. recalls Dwarf Stars brand Pumpkin Seed Butter Cups Dark Chocolate (42g; UPC 627987 024913; Lot code HA 456; Sell by 07.21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Almond Butter – Crunchy Roasted (500g; UPC 0 57316 16814 6; Lots 200839 & 210298; Best before 30 AUG 2021 and 30 APR 2022, respectively) due to undeclared cashew and Co-op Gold Pure brand Cashew Butter (500g; UPC 0 57316 16812 2; Lot 200521; Best before 30062021) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall: Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary recalls Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary brand Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels (150g & 454g; Lots 40601 & 10601, respectively; Expiry 09/2021) due to possible cyanide poisoning.

Food Safety Recall: District Bagel (Sandwich salades et plus inc.) recalls several soup products packed in glass jars due to lack of “Keep Refrigerated” warning on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): The Swedish Public Health Agency reports that the outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica that infected 53 individuals during January and February of this year has ended. Based on case comparison studies, it is believed that the outbreak was due to contaminated iceberg lettuce that was distributed to a single restaurant chain.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Filet de poulet aux piments / Chicken filet roll with chili peppers (150g; Lot #121050; Use by 7/4/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): TARTEFRAIS recalls LA MAROTTE DE CÉCILE brand Mini Blinis au sarrasin / Mini buckwheat blinis (pkg of 16; Lot #726223; Use by 13/04/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Belle Chèvre recalls Belle Chèvre brand Ambachtelijke geitenkaas met gerookte zalm / Goat cheese with salmon (4x75g; Lot #0803211202; Multiple dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Agustson A/S – Nora recalls NORA SEAFOOD Rød stenbider rogn / Red catfish roe (60g; Lot #L0114; Best before 23/10/2021) due to a risk that some containers from the batch contain toxins from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): Denel (Martinique) recalls Royal brand Confitures et gelées / Jams and jellies due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Mini Mont d’Or et Mini Mont d’Or + céramique cheeses (Lot 3053; various Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected dates.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Monts de Joux brand Mini Mont d’Or cheese (Lot #3053; Use by 06/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): COPACK Tiefkühlkost Produktionsgesellschaft mbH recalls three brands of mixed herbs due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Aðföng recalls all batch codes of SFC Take Home Boneless Bucket (650g) and SFC Southern Fried Chicken Strips (400g) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recal notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SFC recalls all batch codes of SFC Boneless Box (550g) and SFC Crispy Chicken Dippers (200g) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Monts de Joux brand Mini Mont d’Or cheese (Lot #3053; Use by 06/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Birds Eye recalls Birds Eye 4 Chicken Burgers with Golden Wholegrain (200g; Batch codes L1022 V U124, L1022 W U124, and L1022 X U124; Best before April 2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of red plastic) contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Osem advises that Creamed pasta flavored with chicken hot dish (Batch no. 1006282884; Best before 05.07.2021) contains undeclared soy and gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers recall shell eggs imported from Linggi Agriculture Sdn Bhd in Malaysia (Farm code CEM014; All Best before dates) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurized) (2L; Lot # 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503,0603, 0703, 0803,0903, 1003, 1103, 1203,1303, 1403, 1503, 1603 and 1703; Use by 06.03.2021 and up to and including 21.03.2021) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: March 14–17, 2021

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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District are investigating an outbreak of five cases of non-viral hepatitis in infants and children, and five additional instances of less severe illnesses. The five cases occurred in November 2020 and appear to be linked to ingestion of Real Water brand Alkaline Water. FDA is advising the public to not drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water.

Pet Food Safety Recall Update: Bravo Packing, Inc. expands its previously announced recall to include all pet food and bones in all package sizes due to the potential for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was expanded after an inspection by FDA determined that conditions in the production plant could lead to cross-contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: CFIA advises the public not to consume certain apricot kernel products packed by Wah Yan Tong, due to potential cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the CFIA notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: William J. Walter Saucissier L’Assomption recalls Sauce à spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (1 L; Sold up to 16 March 2021) due lack of mention on the label that the product must be stored under refrigeration.

Food Safety Recall: Gibiers Canabec inc. recalls several terrine products that were manufactured and packaged under conditions that might render the food unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pizzeria Sofia recalls several sauces packed in 1L glass jars, because the products were manufactured and packaged under conditions that might render the food unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Belgique recalls UNOX Good Pasta Bolognese (68g; All lot codes and dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls UNOX Good Pasta Bolognese (68g; All lot codes and dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that SuperValu Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (285g; 1st March 2022) contains undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Yekta Foods recalls various products due to undeclared celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), cashew (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Het Dischhof recalls Het Keiems Bloempje cheese (~330g; Lot #506; Best before 07/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Palæo Foods ApS recalls Smoothie Power Up – Jordbær Blåbær / Strawberry Blueberry smoothie (330 ml; Best before 27 / 3-21, 5 / 4-21, 12 / 4-21) because the raw materials are not heat-treated.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lundberg Nordic ApS recalls Smoothie Plus – Jordbær Æble Blåbær / Strawberry Apple Blueberry smoothie (330 ml; Best before 14.03.2021 and 04.04.21) because the raw materials are not heat-treated.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Le Jésus sausage (Lot #2034503; Use by 09/04/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): SFC recalls various SFC Chicken Products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Jinny’s Bakery recalls Jinny’s Bakery Banana Bread (400g; Best before 20th March 2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Faccia Fratelli S.R.L. recalls CASCINA LA MARCHESA – FACCIA FRATELLI LA BATTUTA DI FASSONE PIEMONTESE/BATTUTA BOVADPMT CLASSICA G200 SKIN (200g; Lot #528582; Best before 19-03-2021) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Li Kwong Agencies Co recalls Instant Satay Spices (50g & 500g; All batches; Expiry date 19 Jan 2022) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Recalls and Alerts: March 11–13, 2021

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

Public Health Alert: USDA (FSIS) issues public health alert for ready-to-eat chicken noodle soup products which claim to be ‘gluten-free’ even though wheat is an ingredient on the label. Please refer to the FSIS notice for details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Cranberry Biscotti (Sell-by dates through April 3, 2021; PLU code 41712) due to undeclared tree nuts (pistachio). The recalled product was sold in six stores in six stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Advantage Health Matters Inc. recalls Organic Traditions brand Dried Bitter Apricot Kernels (227g; UPC 6 27733 00900 3; Multiple lot codes and expiry dates) due to potential for cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall: Pizzeria Sofia recalls Rosée – Sauce tomates et crème / Creamy tomato sauce (1 L jars; Sold up to and including 10 March 2021), because the product was manufactured and packed in a manner that may make it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Ton Quartier Rosemont recalls multiple products that were manufactured and packed in a manner that may make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls multiple apricot kernel products due to potential cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public not to consume Our Father’s Farm brand Bitter Apricot Kernels (227g; UPC 7 18122 91750 1; Best Before 01-31-2022) and Our Father’s Farm brand Extremely Bitter Apricot Kernels (227g; UPC 7 18122 91760 0; Best Before 01-31-2022) due to potential for cyanide poisoning.

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Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Norway): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is investigating a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has sickened at least 19 individuals. Three additional suspect cases are in the process of being confirmed. The NIPH has, in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, recovered the outbreak strain from a batch of beef imported from Germany. Infected individuals live in Viken (11), Oslo (3), Innlandet (2), Vestfold and Telemark (1), Agder (1), Rogaland (1), Vestland (1), Møre og Romsdal (1) and Nordland (1). Ten of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Tastyoo recalls Tastyoo brand Tortiglione al ragu (400g; Lots 2947 & 2961; Expiry dates 12 & 13/03/2021) due to undeclared mustard, and Tastyoo brand Pain de volaille, purée de pommes de terre et choux rouge / Poultry meatloaf, mashed potatoes and red cabbage (400g; Lots 2966 & 2980; Expiry dates 12 & 13/03/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Unilever recalls Unox Good Pasta Bolognese (All Lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yetka Foods recalls various confectionery products due to undeclared celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls NOS RÉGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand Mini Mont d’Or AOP Mini pièce + céramique et Mini pièce / cheese with and without ceramic piece (Lot #3053; Use by 01.04.21 – 02.04.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Galion brand Sucre de canne de Martinique / Cane sugar (Lot E 158) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Géantcasino recalls Casino brand Têtes de veau blanches avec langue sous vide / Calf heads with tongue (Sold between 04/03/2021 and 10/03/2021) due to foreign matter (3-4mm long stainless steel blade) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): MÜNNICH fromage GmbH & Co. KG recalls GRAINDORGE brand Camembert raw milk cheese (250g; Lot #270121LI13; Use by 07.04.2021) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Käsegroßhandlung Paul Lerchenmüller recalls three cheese varieties due to potential Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): SFC recalls an extended range of SFC Chicken products because Salmonella has been found in some of their product ranges. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls Asda Little Kids Pasta Bolognese (150g; Use by 04 March 2021 and 05 March 2021) and Asda Little Kids Spaghetti Bolognese (300g; Use by 05 March 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue rubber) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Canis Purus recalls Canis Purus brand Rund Menu frozen sausage for dogs (500g & 1000g; Lot #201201; Best before 01/12/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers recall Lay Hong Berhad Layer Farm Shell Eggs (Farm code CES008; All batches; Product of Malaysia) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Prolife Foods Limited recalls Alison’s Pantry brand Raspberry & Licorice Balls (various weights; Sold between 23 December 2020 and 8 March 2021) due to undeclared almonds.