Recalls and Alerts: May 20–22, 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: CDC reports outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry in 43 states. As of May 20, 2021, at least 163 people have fallen ill and 34 have been hospitalized as a result of infection with one of three different Salmonella serotypes: Enteritidis, Hadar and Infantis.

Allergy Alert: Primary Colors Design Corp recalls Peppa Pig Chocolate Chip Cookie Gable Box (7 oz; Lot code 091820; Expiration date 09/18/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Milan Provisions Co. Inc. recalls approximately 6,000 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable chorizo sausage products made using a pork ingredient produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: Interstate Food Products recalls Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese (14 oz; Sell by 05/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Otten’s Seafood Inc. recalls approximately 46,804 pounds of Siluriformes fish (catfish) because the products were produced, packed, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Randall Foods, Inc. recalls all Randall-brand beans because of manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. recalls Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (5-lb and 10-lb bags; Best if used by 10-Mar-2022; Lot code 1008080 06:42N811202:20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: L’Archipel recalls POTAGE DELICATAZEN soup (490-ml glass jars; Sold up to and including 14 May 2021) because of improper packaging that could result in a food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Produits Africa recalls SAUCE MBAMBI — EXTRA-FORTE/ Extra-strong Mbambi sauce (110 ml and 250 ml; Sold up to and including 18 May 2021) because of improper packaging that could result in a food safety hazard

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 15 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica O3 infections scattered across several different counties. A common food source is suspected, but has not yet been found.

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Industry recalls Sau Tao brand Amoy Bean Strip noodles (Expiration dates 01/03/2022, 15/03/2022 & 21/06/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cosmofarma recalls various flavors of 4Gold brand Plant-based protein bars (52g; Lots 4G01001, 4G01002, 4G01004, 4G01005, 4G01006; Best by 15/06/2021) due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected flavors.

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE DE DISTRIBUTION DU PAYS DE RETZ E.LECLERC ATOUT SUD recalls OLIVES HALKIDIKI FARCIES AIL ET PIMENT / Halkidiki olives stuffed with garlic and hot peppers (Use by 26/05/2021 and 03/06/2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): EUROPE SNACKS ALDI recalls Pirato brand TUILES APERITIVES, Paprika (170g; Lot XFE119; Best before 27/01/2022) due to potential for undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Ciloglu Handels GmbH recalls KAVALA KURABIYE KEKSE MIT MANDELN / Almond cookies (290g; Best before 07.09.2021; 20.09.2021; 15.10.2021; 14.11.2021; 19.01.2022; 01.03.2022; 17.03.2022) due to risk of undeclared peanuts and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Sau Tao Amoy Bean Strip Noodles (250g; Best before 01/03/2022; 15/3/2022 and any other best before dates where soya is not declared) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert Update (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Sau Tao brand Amoy Bean Strip noodles (Expiration dates 01/03/2022, 15/03/2022 & 21/06/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH 100% notenpasta amandel / 100% almond nut butter (Expiration date 31-07-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Chicken Kofta Kebabs with Spicy Zhoug (110g; Use by 27 May 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Novo Farina Ltd. recalls Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks (23g; Batch code 119 21; Best before 29 April 2022) due to undeclared gluten (barley, oats, wheat).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Capra N.V. recalls fromage de chèvre affiné (différentes marques) / various brands of aged goat-milk cheese due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Geitenkaas Gerijpt goat cheese (120-150g; Expiration dates from 22/05/2021 to 27/05/2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Carmo Food Nordic A / S recalls Soy-marinated salmon pieces (200g; Lot #12018; Best before 25.05.2021) due to swelling of the packages, which represents a food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Natural milk AMBA recalls several organic whipped cream products due to foreign matter (black flakes) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE VILLIERS recalls EARL DE VILLIERS brand Fresh and aged goat cheeses (All lots manufactured from 20/03/2021 onward) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTGOLFIERE SAS LAMONTGOLFIERE recalls Kermene brand JAMBON CUIT SUPERIEUR AVEC COUENNE / Superior cooked ham with rind (Lot #114008387; Use by 07/07/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls CAMPO TIERRA brand CHORIZO SARTA PIQUANT / Spicy chorizo sarta sausage (280g; Lot #1021; Use by 26/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MOCKERS MARIE-PAULE LA P’TITE GRAINE recalls Okoland brand DELIKATESS GEFLUGELWIENER / wieners (Expiration date 09/07/2021) due to a packaging defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): DENIR INTERMARCHE recalls Farce porc boeuf / Pork-and-beef stuffing (Use by 08/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Greggs Bakers Ltd. recalls additional best before dates of Vegetable Bakes (2 pack / 310g; Best before 19/06/21; 27/06/21; 04/07/21; 05/07/21; 25/07/21 and 31/07/21; Product of UK) due to foreign matter (pieces of green glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): From Our Farm recalls multiple flavours of Biltong Beef Snack due to a packaging defect that could result in presence of mold. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Greggs recalls additional best before dates of Vegetable Bakes (2 pack / 310g; Best before 26 September 2021, 12 September 2021, 11 September 2021, 28 August 2021, 15 August 2021, 31 July 2021, 25 July 2021, 5 July 2021, 4 July 2021, 27 June 2021 and 19 June 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of green glass) contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 17 – 23, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating a 28-state outbreak of Salmonella Hadar illnesses linked to contact with backyard chicks and ducklings. The agency reports 97 confirmed cases, with 17 people hospitalized.

Food Safety Recall: New Hoque and Sons, Inc. recalls Radhuni Curry Powder (400g; Expiration date 01/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken and turkey bowl products due to foreign matter (small rocks) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Natu Fine Foods recalls various Traiteur Pierrot brand salades de pâtes froides / cold pasta salads due to undeclared allergens and absence of safe storage instructions on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Bloc recalls Winny brand Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes / Hazelnut spread (400g; Lot #L920453; Best before 09/2020) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Winny brand Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes / Hazelnut spread (400g; Lot #L9204; Best before 30/09/2020) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Allergy Alert (France): BODIN recalls Les charcuteries de Picoreur brand Terrine de Pintade au poivre vert / Guinea fowl terrine with green pepper (Lot E073; Best before 31/03/24) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Germany): Frank Juice GmbH recalls Frank Juice Grün / Green juice (330ml; Best before 04.07.2020) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Unilever recalls Magnum White Chocolate ice cream tubs (440 ml; Batch codes L9255AT138 and L9255BT138; Best before end date September 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Young’s Seafood Ltd. recalls Young’s Simply Breaded 2 Extra Large Fish Fillets (300g; Batch codes AC L 0097, AB L0114, AB L 0116; Best before end date October 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Unilever UK Ltd recalls Magnum White Chocolate ice cream tubs (440 ml; Batch codes L9255AT138 and L9255BT138; Best before end date September 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Young’s Seafood recalls Young’s Simply Breaded 2 Extra Large Fish Fillets (300g; Batch codes AC L 0097, AB L0114, AB L 0116; Best before end date October 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura dried chickpeas (500g; Best before 14.01.2021 and 27.01.2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mushroom City recalls Mélange de champignons Exotic Mix mushrooms (500g; Best before 18/05/2020) and Champignons de Paris mushrooms (500g; Best before 18/05/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société Raymond et Fils recalls Raymond et Fils brand Huîtres Arcachon Cap Ferret / Arcachon Cap Ferret oysters (2 dozen No. 3 per pkg; pack date 19/05/2020) due to presence of lipophilic toxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société A SNC recalls Chiffonnade de jambon cuit supérieur / cooked ham (120g; Lot #6420648; Best before 13/06/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Danival brand Petits pois & carottes / peas and carrots (680g; Lot #E 119; Best before 24/08/2023) due to possible development of thermophilic bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Madrange brand Les minis-saveur chorizo / Chorizo-flavour mini-sausages (Lot 50812 / 012; Best before 26/05/2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hersteller Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Dulano Delikatess Mini Salami-Snack sort.classic (250 g; Lot #L2325031007; Best before 31.05.2020) due to foreign matter (blue film) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura recalls Alnatura dried chickpeas (500g; Best before 14.01.2021 and 27.01.2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Reykjagarður hf. recalls Holta and Kjöfugl Fresh chicken pieces (Traceability Number 019-20-16-1-01) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Egidio Galbani S.r.l. recalls CADEMARTORI brand Taleggio DOP Cademartori (200g; Lots LA0403 200126 and LA0603 200127; Best before 19/06/20 and 20/06/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls ZERBINATI brand ZUPPA CON LEGUMI E CEREALI / Soup with legumes and cereals (310g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls CONSILIA brand ZUPPA CON LEGUMI E CEREALI / Soup with legumes and cereals (620g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls ESSELUNGA SPA brand ZUPPA DI VERDURE CON LEGUMI E CEREALI (620g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Zion Turgeman Ltd. recalls Parle-Murano Minis Mini Chocolate-Chip Cookies (100g; Batch No. KP-ZTL1897; Best before 11/03/2021; Product of India) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Natural Cakes Ltd. recalls Re fresh brand Pizza Margherita with olives, gluten-free (Best before 07.10.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Great Line Import and Distribution Ltd. recalls Pastos brand Frozen corn kernels (700g; Best before 21.2.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Irena Stuffed Dough Products Ltd. recalls Frozen Meat-Filled Blintzes (800g; All Best before dates from 20-09-2020 up to and including 31-10-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bodhi’s Bakehouse recalls Bodhi’s Bakehouse Gluten Free Bread Crumbs (USE BY 22 Oct 2020 and USE BY 18 APRIL 2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Harbourkonnect Retail Ltd recalls certain batches of Amma’s Chicken Tikka Heat & Eat and Amma’s Chicken Seekh Kebab Heat & Eat due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Kmart Australia Ltd recalls Solid/Filled Milk Chocolate Egg Bag (360g; Best before 12/2/2021) and Caramel Milk Chocolate Egg Bag (160g; Best before 12/2/2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Kmart NZ Holdings Ltd recalls Kmart brand Caramel Milk Chocolate Eggs (160g; Best before 12/02/21) and Kmart brand Mixed Bag Milk Chocolate Eggs (360g; Best before 12/02/21) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Griffin’s Foods Ltd recalls Griffin’s Krispie Biscuits (250g; Best before 23 MAR 21; Time code 15:50 – 19:00) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: May 15 – 17, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY RECALL: FDA, CDC, and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Concord illnesses linked to “Karawan Tahini and Halva” brand tahini imported from Israel. Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC has recalled all products, including those imported prior to December 2018 and until the final shipment April 2019.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup and Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. As of May 16, 52 cases have been reported from 21 states. Five outbreak victims required hospitalization.

Allergy Alert: Caito Foods LLC recalls approximately 1,767 pounds of salad with chicken products due to undeclared soy. Pleae refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Coolhaus recalls Dairy Free Horchata Frozen Dessert Sandwich (5.8 oz single serve package; Best by dates 06182020, 08012020, 08252020, 10082020 or 10262020; UPC 0085191600365) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: US TRADING COMPANY recalls GLOBAL PRIDE RATTAN SHOOT IN BRINE (24 oz; Lot code/Expiry date 18/09/20; UPC 8855273023148) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: GHSW, LLC recalls select salads, wraps and salad bar trays sold at two Whole Foods Markets 365 in Texas and at Whole Foods Markets in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): DOM International Limited recalls Dom Reserve brand Atlantic Salmon Strips (Hot Smoked) Cracked Black Pepper (150g; Product codes 001996, 002176, 002325, 002371, 02533; All Best Before dates; UPC 7 72945 11150 8) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: City Bread Co. Ltd. recalls City Bread brand Rye Breads – Original Cut and Thick Cut (various sizes; Best Before: MA 14 or MA 15) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. The recalled products were sold in Manitoba.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PEDON S.p.A recalls More Than Pasta brand Yellow Lentil spaghetti (250g; Lot 0587; Best before 23/03/2020) and More Than Pasta brand Yellow Lentil Lasagna (250g; Lot 0587; Best before 23/03/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tony’s Kitchen recalls eight seasoning products due to various undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tony’s Kitchen recalls eight seasoning products due to various undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Jordans & Ryvita Company recalls Dorset Cereals Simply Oat Granola (550g; Batch code 24 02 2020 GCP9116; Best before 24 February 2020) due to undeclared almonds, cashew nuts and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Filet de canard cuit fumé (90g; Lot #912001; Best before 09/06/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Holland & Barrett good stuff lucky liquorice root (100g; Batch code 130567; Best before end January 2020) due to Ochratoxin A contamination.

Food and Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England specific): Birmingham Halal Abattoir (UK 4496) recalls sheep and lamb meat and pet food products because they may contain meat that is unfit for human and pet consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.