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 ALERT: CDC and state agencies are investigating an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Infantis infections linked to raw chicken products. As of October 15th, the outbreak has sickened 92 individuals in 29 states. Twenty-one of the victims have been hospitalized. According to CDC, the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis is present in live chickens and in many types of raw chicken products, indicating it might be widespread in the chicken industry.
Allergy Alert: New Nan Fong Trading Inc. recalls Source Day Natural Treasures Dried Liquorice Slice (16-oz pkg; Product of China) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in New York City.
Allergy Alert: P. East Trading Corp. recalls Fruits Du Sud Golden Seedless Raisins (30-lb box; Lot No. FDS T499/18; Production date April 2018; Product of South Africa) due to undeclared sulfites.
Allergy Alert: Stewart’s Shops Corp. recalls Stewart’s Shops brand Cranberry Apple Refresher (16 fluid oz; Expiry Nov 19; UPC 0 82086 31014 3) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls S&W White Beans (15 oz; can code Best By AUG 23 2020 1310 F2 236 17 XXXX (time stamp)) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Northwest LLC recalls PORK CARNITAS BOWL (11-oz bowls; Sell by 10/15/18 through 10/19/18) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.
Food Safety Recall: GHSE, LLC recalls Marketside™ FIESTA SALAD WITH STEAK (15.25-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Use by dates 10/17/2018 through 10/20/2018) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Food Safety Recall: GH Foods CA, LLC recalls approximately 940 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in California.
Food Safety Recall: Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc recalls approximately 916 pounds of ready-to-eat wrap and salad products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Supermarché Laurier (Metro) (Montreal, QC) recalls SAUCISSES ORIENTALES (all lots sold up to October 18, 2018) due to undeclared mustard and milk.
Allergy Alert: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Schneiders brand Country Naturals Wieners (375g; Best Before 2018 OC 15; UPC 0 62000 10879 7) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and may have been distributed nationwide.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Denmark): Carletti A/S recalls Irma Bridge Blanding (180g; Best before 24/02/2020, 27/02/2020) due to incorrect labeling for hazelnuts.
Allergy Alert (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia AB recalls Simply Great mustikka, taateli ja kardemumma -granolaa / Simply Great blueberry, dandelion and cardamom granola (475g; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.
Allergy Alert (Iceland): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls Axa Granola Blueberry & Cardamom (475g; Lot #1358840; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FROM-UN recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls several Atelier Blini products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Quenelles natures (320g; Best before 19/10/2018) due to Listeria contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Baskalia recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jürgen Würth Lebensmittelgroßhandel e.K. recalls Petite Fleur Kräuter brand Belgian soft cheese made from raw milk (approx 300g; Best before 8.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gut Sambach GmbH Sozialtherapie & ökologischer Landbau Gutsstr. recalls Hoflaibchen sliced cheese made from raw milk (100-200g; Best before 28.10. – 02.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Parmareggio SpA recalls CUOR DI FETTE brand COOP SCAMORZA BIANCA FETTE (140g; Lot #25L8345; Best before 12/11/2018) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Formulite Pty Ltd recalls various flavors of Formulite Lupin Soup due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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