Recalls and Alerts: December 4 – 6, 2017

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: Creative Contract Packaging LLC recalls HERB-OX® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon (4-oz. jars; Best before SEPT 2020 and OCT 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Heartland Creamery recalls Cranberry Pecan and Cranberry Orange Goat Cheeses (4 oz. pkgs) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Company recalls Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added (1 gal/3.78L; Sell by dates from 4/26/2018 to 10/10/2018; Plant code 51-4140; UPC 0 41260 37597 2) due to complaints of mold contamination in the product. The recalled products were distributed to Kroger stores, including Food 4 Less, Jay C, Jay C Food Plus, Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Owen’s, Payless Super Market, and Ruler stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. recalls Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Lot #72975505B 1423; Expiry Dec 23; UPC 78902-41135) and Tomato Pesto Swirl Hummus (Lot #72975505A 0924; Expiry Dec 23; UPC 78902-41153) due to mold contamination.

Canada

Outbreak Alert (Update): An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products has grown to 22 confirmed cases. Outbreak-related cases have been confirmed in six provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Ontario (12), Quebec (3), New Brunswick (3), and Nova Scotia (2)

Food Safety Recall: Concord Sales Ltd. recalls Anthon Berg Sweet Moments Marzipan Bar Mini (165g; All Best before dates up to and including 09-10-2018; UPC 0 74540 90603 0) due to pieces of plastic. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall (France): The Department of Health reports an outbreak of Samonella agona infections affecting 20 children aged 6 months or less in 8 different regions of France. Twelve production lots of infant formula have been recalled by Lactalis in connection with this outbreak. Please refer to the news release for complete details.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Action Deutschland GmbH recalls Montevergine Nougat-Riegel mit Erdnüssen/Montevergine nougat bar with peanuts (80g in Christmas packaging; All expiration dates up to and including 01.09.2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Big Al’s Chicken Goujons (400g; Best before end December 2018) recalled due to undeclared milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Big Al’s Chicken Chunks and Chicken Dippers (various batches) recalled due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Montevergine Nougat bars (80g; Best before 01.09.2018; Product of Brazil) recalled due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Kepak Frozen Division recalls three varieties of its Big AL’s chicken products due to undeclared mustard and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Suzi Wan brand Crème de Coco / Coconut cream (200ml; Best before dates up to and including 01/05/2019) due to potential microbial growth.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Goatsbridge recalls Goatsbridge Trout Pâté (125g; Lot P054717; Use by 06.12.2017) due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall (UK): West London Sandwiches recalls various sandwiches because the products were produced in unhygienic conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Outbreak Alert (South Africa): The South Africa Ministry of Health reports an outbreak of listeriosis encompassing 557 confirmed cases between January 1, 2017 and November 29, 2017. While three provinces are responsible for 82% of the confirmed illnesses, listeriosis cases have been reported across the entire country. Thirty-six people have died in this outbreak so far. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Noam Guy Import and Marketing Ltd. recalls Anthon Berg Sweet Moments Marzipan Bars (165g; All expiry dates up to and including October 9, 2018) due to pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): James Richardson company recalls Sweet Moments Marzipan Bar Mini (165 g; All expiry dates up to and including October 9, 2018) due to pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Williger Industries Ltd. recalls Delidag brand Smoked Salmon (100g; Best before 30.11.2017) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi recalls Berg Smallgoods American Style Skinless Hot Dogs (375g; All use-by dates up to and including 28/01/18). due to potential microbial contamination and the presence of bone fragments.

Recalls and Alerts: December 1 – 3, 2017

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: Departments of Health in Washington and Oregon report an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to consumption of pre-cut watermelon, cantaloupe, or fruit mixes containing watermelon or cantaloupe. Eighteen people from six Washington counties and two individuals from Oregon have been diagnosed with Salmonella in this outbreak. The implicated fruit was sold in QFC, Fred Meyer, Rosauers, and Central Market stores between October 25th and December 1st. The investigation into the source of the contaminated fruit is ongoing.

Allergy Alert: Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant, Inc. recalls RAFEDAIN FULLY COOKED CHICKEN PATTY SHISH KABOB (9-oz. vacuum-packed tray packages containing four pieces; produced on various dates between Feb. 7, 2017 and Nov. 27, 2017) due to undeclared milk, wheat and soy. The recalled products were shipped to distributors and retail locations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

Allergy Alert: Caesar’s Pasta, LLC recalls approximately 46,810 pounds of beef meatball products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to food service locations in Pennsylvania.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Orkla Foods Sverige recalls Felix Små Delikatessköttbullar/Felix Small Delicatessen Meatballs (600g; Item #07375; Best before 2018-10-16) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s 10 Vegetable Spring Roll Selection (210g; All Use By dates between 30 November 2017 and 8 December 2017), due to undeclared prawns.

Allergy Alert (UK): Fundamental Supplies Ltd recalls Hench Fuel Protein Porridge (73g; Best before 1 November 2018) due to undeclared milk, oats and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA announces recall of Ranobo brand Pistachios due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Le Antichi Bonta di Calabria recalls Figs from Calabria (All lot numbers and Best Before dates) due to mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Globus SB Warenhaus Holding Gmb HCo.KG recalls Korrekt Salami (200g; Lot #1311; Best before 16.12.2017) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi recalls Rooster’s Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken (210g; Lot #10101701; Product code 45004 & 75744; Best before 09/4/2019) because packs may contain small pieces of hard plastic which could present a safety risk.

Recalls and Alerts: November 28 – 30, 2017

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: Virginia Diner, Inc. recalls Plow & Hearth Chocolate Covered Cashews (10 oz. can; Lot # 100917 XLSP; Best by 10 04 18; UPC 085582089193) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Farrell Farms, Inc. recalls 7 oz Dark Chocolate Almonds, 7 oz Dark Chocolate Cashews, and 7 oz Dark Chocolate Pecans due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional product details.

Allergy Alert: Maya Foods recalls Maya brand Golden Raisins (14-oz pkg; UPC 0 – 20843 – 230 13 – 6) due to undeclared sulfites.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Nutra Labs Inc. recalls male enhancement supplements Bull 1800 mg Capsules with the production date of 05/08/2016, and Chao Jimengnan 150 mg Tablets with Lot # 20151018 to the consumer level due to the presence of undeclared sildenafil.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Delta Country Farms (BC) Ltd. recalls Alvita brand Biscuit with Cardamom Taste Decorated with Sesame (580g; Product code VSEA960220; Best Before 18OC26; UPC 6 260329 30101 9) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario

Allergy Alert: Produit Pita Achtarout recalls Produit Pita Achtarout brand Madeleines Tea Cakes (280g; All best before dates; UPC 7 75750 19270 0) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Quebec.

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie de Tours (2012) inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls Velouté of Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Milk (variable sizes; All product sold up to and including November 28, 2017) due to undeclared sulfites.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Traditional Chicken & Mushroom Pie (400g; Use by 4 December 2017) due to undeclared fish and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Het Hinkelspel recalls Bloc Herbie Fenugrec fromage (+/- 200g; Best before 24/01/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dansk Supermarked Group recalls Original Fuet brand dry salami (All best before dates; Product of Spain) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Frischland Premium Spezialitäten GmbH & Co KG recalls Landjunker Chicken Breast Filet Family Pack (1000g; Best by 04.12.2017) due to a foreign metal body on the surface of the product.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Frutarom Savory Solutions Germany GmbH recalls various seasonings due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): REWE recalls ja! brand King Prawns Shrimp (225g; Best before 14.04.2019; Lot VN 786V 088) due to antibiotic residues.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Brüning GmbH recalls Suntree brand Whole Almonds (1000g; Best by 15.03.2018; Lot #L74014) and Suntree brand Whole Almonds (200g; Best by 15.04.2018; Lot #L74107) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Het Hinkelspel Bio Herbie Fenegriek Cheese (+/-200g; Best before 24/01/2018; Lot #L14 319 UU.MM) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Davis Trading recalls Davis Trading brand buckwheat flour (10kg; Best by 31/05/2018; Batch #DLGH-170531-06-5T) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Davis Trading Company Ltd recalls Essenté brand Buckwheat Flour (1kg; Batch Nos. 325531, 328665, 326355; Best by 31 December 2017, 31 May 2018, 10 April 2018) due to undeclared gluten.