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

URGENT PET FOOD SAFETY RECALL: Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food (Wheeling, IL) recalls Hunk of Beef Au Jus (12-oz cans; Lot numbers starting with 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB, and 1816E13HB; Expiration date June 2020), because of potential contamination with the sedative and euthansia agent, PENTOBARBITOL. The recall was initiated after five dogs in one household became ill and one dog died following consumption of the product with the lot number 1816E06HB13. The recalled dog food was distributed to retail locations and sold online in Washington, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Allergy Alert: Hallmark Management Services, Inc. (Columbus, OH) recalls Chicken Tikka Masala (12-oz. round plastic pkg; Est. No. 1283; Freeze To Enjoy By dates of February 17, 2017 to April 20, 2017), due to undeclared soy. The recalled product was distributed to certain Dorothy Lane Markets, Hill’s Market, Whole Foods, Weiland’s Market and Lucky’s Market in Ohio. Please refer to the recall notice for additional distribution details.

Food Safety Recall: B&H Foods (Charlotte, NC) recalls Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread (7-oz; Lot 016; Sell by 4 30 17) after the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported having found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample collected from a retail location. The recalled spread was distributed in supermarkets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee.

Food Safety Recall: Barberi International Inc. (Miami, FL) recalls Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco  vegetable mix product (2 lb plastic bags; Use by Nov 5, 2017). After the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the product. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of supermarkets that carried this product, which was distributed only in Florida.

Food Recall: HP Hood recalls Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla product (96 oz.; Lot 012617SA; Expiry 051617), due to a quality problem that may cause the product to spoil before its normal shelf life. The recalled product was sold through Save Mart/S-Mart and Lucky stores, and may also have been distributed through other retailers. The recall notice was posted on the supermarkets’ own web sites.

Animal Feed Enforcement Action: United States Files Enforcement Action Against Syfrett Feed Company Inc. (Okeechobee, FL) and Senior Managers to Stop the Adulteration and Misbranding of Medicated Animal Feeds.

Canada

Outbreak Alert Update: The multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121 illnesses has spread to a fourth province – Alberta – and the case total has risen to 16. Illnesses have now been reported from British Columbia (5 cases), Saskatchewan (4 cases), Alberta (2 cases) and Newfoundland and Labrador (5 cases), will onset dates ranging from November 2016 to January 2017. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.

URGENT FOOD SAFETY RECALL: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC Organics brand Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food (128 mL; Code 2017 OC 31; UPC 0 60383 06292 7), because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the source of botulism toxin. The recalled product was distributed nationwide. Although there have been no reported illnesses, the recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may result in additional recalls.

Allergy Alert: Metro Richelieu Inc. recalls Adonis Souvlaki Salmon Pavé and Adonis Souvlaki Trout Pavé (sold up to and including February 3, 2017 in certain Metro, Richelieu and Marché Ami stores across Quebec) due to undeclared mustard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls New Covent Garden Soup Co. Slim brand Chicken Goa with spice and lentils due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Wein und Spirituosen Karl Hendrik Frick e.K. recalls Unser Hauswein Pizza Pasta Basta Italian style red wine (1L glass bottle; Lot # L 16179) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Flynn’s Fine Foods recalls Limerick Cooked Ham (all dates and pack sizes) due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and milk.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Avoca recalls Avoca Hummus (264g; Batch Code J30; Use by 07.02.17) and Avoca Colcannon (550g; Batch Code J30; Use by 04.02.17) because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Royalty Little Switzerland Inc. recalls March chocolate products manufactured in England and the Netherlands due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for further details.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hutchings & Addison Ltd., Orata Marine Ltd., Matakana Oysters Ltd., and Seafood Harbour recall Pacific Oysters, as the product may be affected by a recent norovirus contamination event in the Mahurangi Harbour. Please refer to the individual recall notices for additional details.

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 website.

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: Falafel King (Boulder. CO) issues Allergy Alert for Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce (10 oz plastic container; Sell by date prior to 03/04/17; UPC 822986-70015-2) due to undeclared milk. The product was sold by retailers in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Nebraska.

Allergy Alert: New American Food Products, LLC recalls MILK CHOCOLATE VANILLA CARAMELS Premium Chocolate Treats (Weigel’s® Mountain Valley™ with best by date of 11/14/17 and Royal Farms Market Place with best by date of 12/08/17) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Fromi USA (New York, NY) recalls 7 cases of Soureliette cheese (3 lb box; Expiration dates of 02/22/2017, 01/25/2017 and 08/02/2017) and 2 cases of Tomme Brebis Fedou (3 lb box; Expiration date of 02/22/2017) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to California, New York and Massachusetts.

Food Safety Recall: Ruth’s Salads recalls Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread (7 oz. plastic containers; Lot #16; Sell by 4/30/2017) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Safety Recall: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company recalls certain Cope, Copenhagen, Skoal and Husky brand smokeless tobacco products after receiving consumer complaints of foreign metal objects in select cans. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Prairie Popcorn recalls three varieties of popcorn due to undeclared milk. The recalled items were sold by retailers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Sunmart International Ltd. recalls E&B brand Ginger Powder (100g; Code #240182; UPC 4 891626 005229) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Little Dish recalls Pasta Bolognese (300g pkg; Use by 19 February 2017 and 20 February 2017; Batch code 17015) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): NABA Feinkost GmbH recalls REWE Bio Pasta Sauce Tomate-Basilikum (330 ml glass jar; Expiry date 13.01.2019) due to undeclared milk and cashews.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Co-op recalls Hollow Milk Chocolate Bunny (120g pkg; All date codes) because the product may contain a small battery which may present a choking hazard and can cause burns if swallowed.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Grail products Waffles Inc. recalls Lugano biscuits with chocolate-flavored cream filling (150g; production date 16/12/16) due to possible undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shufersal recalls Frozen Green Peas and Carrots (800g pkg; Expiration July 2018; manufactured in Belgium by Ardo) after Listeria monocytogenes is reported in the product.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The Ma’adanei Galil Company recalls Chicken Margaz frozen spicy ground chicken sausages (500g; Expiration February 28, 2017) due to suspected Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Real Kitchen recalls Real brand Vege Crunch Beetroot & Carrot freeze-dried snack foods (40g pkg; Best before 23 SEP 2017 and 09 NOV 2017) due to undeclared soy. The recalled products were sold in retail outlets in Queenstown, throughout the North Island and online.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Stockman Eggs Pty Ltd. recalls various fresh eggs  sold from Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Foodworks, Friendly Grocers, Petrol Stations and independent stores in QLD due to cracked eggs caused by a processing failure. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the affected products.

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 website.

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: NSE Products, Inc. recalls ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost (expiration dates between Nov. 2017 and Dec. 2018; Batch Nos. AZ30751, AZ32051, AZ00661, AZ27161 and AZ34161) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Fred Meyer Stores recalls Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes (Sell by 1/30/17 or before) due to undeclared milk and soy. The recalled products were sold in Fred Meyer stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington State.

Allergy Alert: Marich Confectionery (Hollister, CA) recalls 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts (4.25 oz; Lot code 0031711; Best by 9/30/17; UPC CODE 797817-44440-9) because it may contain Triple Chocolate Toffee, which contains almonds that are not declared on the label. The recalled product was distributed in California, Oklahoma and Minnesota.

Allergy Alert: Carriage House Creations recalls all Bourbon Basting Sauces, and Hot Barbecue Sauce due to undeclared soy and peanut ingredients.

Allergy Alert: Cibo Vita, Inc. recalls Natures Garden Raw Cashews (7.5 oz) because the packages may contain almonds instead of cashews.

Food Safety Recall: Atlas Meat Company (Fort Collins, CO) recalls vacuum-sealed or butcher paper wrapped packages of Atlas Meat Pork Breakfast ssg. and Atlas Meat Pork Italian ssg. (produced on various dates from Oct. 12, 2016 through Jan 23, 2017) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate.

Food Quality Recall: Kidfresh recalls Mighty Meaty Chicken Meatballs (3.9 oz; Best by FEB 26th 2018) because the chicken used for production contained some gristle. The product was sold at BigY Supermarkets.

Food Recall: The Save Mart Companies recalls SunnySelect Cranberry Cocktail Juice (96 oz.; Best by 6/22/17) due to an unknown presence in the neck of the bottle. The product was sold in Save Mart/S-Mart, Luck and FoodMaxx/Maxx Value stores.

Canada

Outbreak Alert Update: The outbreak of E. coli O121 illnesses under investigation by the Public Health Agency of Canada has grown to 14 cases in British Columbia (5), Saskatchewan (4) and Newfoundland and Labrador (5). The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert: Nu Skin Canada Inc. recalls ageLOC brand TR90 Protein Boost (720g; Product codes AZ30751 and AZ32051), due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Oakhaven Organic Bakery recalls Oakhaven 9 Grain Khorasan Bread (475g) and Oakhaven 9 Grain Bread (500g), due to undeclared sesame seeds. The recalled products were distributed in Nova Scotia.

Food Safety Recall: britgrocer.com Inc. recalls Thorntons brand Hollow Milk Chocolate Jolly Santa (200g; all codes) because the product may contain pieces of plastic. The recalled product was distributed in Ontario.

Food Recall: Naturapack Foods Inc. recalls A Good Portion brand Raw Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruits (454g; Product code SEP. 18, 2017 16-229-230) due to insect contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): New Covent Garden Soup Co. recalls Skinny Goan Spiced Chicken Soup (600g & 700g; All Use by dates up to 19 February 2017) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Southern Fried Chicken Wrap (Use by date 29 January 2017) due to undeclared milk and fish.

Allergy Alert (France): Broceliande Loudeac recalls Carrefour brand Mousse Onctueuse Pur Canard (220g; see recall notice for list of affected lots), due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Hearty Minestrone Soup (600g; Use by 29 January 2017) because the product may contain blue plastic pieces.

Food Safety Recall (France): Charcuterie Bordelaise recalls a number of rillettes, pâté and grattons products after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a sample of Rillette de porc. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Supralta recalls Supralta Panzani Supralta Vermicelle / Vermicelle Cheveux d’Ange (250g; Use before April 2019 to December 2019) due to possible insect contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Smaak & Co. B.V. (a Netherlands company) recalls Meine Kaserei Brotaufstrich dairy spreads (175g pkg) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the notice for product details.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Global March advises consumers that a number of chocolate products imported by Moses Sides & Son Ltd. may contain undeclared allergens. Please refer to the official notice for details.

Food Safety Alert/Recall (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety warns the public not to consume Waitrose brand Hearty Minestrone Soup (600g/cup; use by January 29, 2017; imported from UK), as the product may contain pieces of plastic. The manufacturer has recalled the affected product.

Food Safety Alert/Recall (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety warns the public not to consume Rillette pur porc, manufactured by Charcuterie Bordelaise and imported by Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited (Lot #17009044; Use by February 7, 2017; imported from France), as the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Alert (Israel): RASFF notifies consumers that a frozen mix peas & carrots product manufactured in Belgium and imported into Israel was found to be contaminated with Listeria. The brand and batch information was not identified.

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case of mad honey poisoning linked to honey brought into Hong Kong from Nepal.

Health Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection alerts the public to increased norovirus activity in Hong Kong and overseas.

Food Safety/Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety announces the prohibition of the import into and sale within Hong Kong of raw oysters produced by Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd. of Scotland after the consumption of raw oysters at a restaurant in Causeway Bay was linked to a number of food poisoning cases.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): MOI Agencies Ltd. recalls Delish brand Choc Hokey Pokey Biscuits (340g plastic tray; all batches) due to undeclared milk. The product was sold in Countdown supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

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 website.