Recalls and Alerts: March 1 – 4, 2018

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 reports 40 illnesses in 27 states linked to consumption of kratom. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. The outbreak strain of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:- was identified by the North Dakota Department of Health in two samples of kratom obtained from an outbreak victim in North Dakota.

Allergy Alert: J Bar B Foods recalls simple truth Chicken Sausage Links SPINACH GRUYERE (12-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic packages; Lot #8034; Case code 90394; Sell by APR 16 2018) due to undeclared milk. The recalled item was shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Virginia.

Allergy Alert: Sensenig Turkey Farm LLC recalls approximately 1,925 pounds of turkey sausage products due to undeclared wheat and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Food Safety Recall: Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. recalls approximately 14,806 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Oregon, Utah, and Washington state.

Food Safety Recall: Olli Salumeria Americana recalls approximately 3,946 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Canada.

Food Safety Recall and Allergy Alert: The Kansas City Baking Company recalls an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and which contain undeclared wheat, eggs, soy, and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to café locations in Kansas and Missouri.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Steve’s Real Food recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe (5-lb bags; Lot #E 178; Best by 09/27/18; UPC 6-91730-15303-8) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retail pet food stores in states of CA, CO, CT, IA, KS, FL, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Kitten Grind raw pet food (2-lb chubs; Lot#GA1102, stamped on metal clip at ends of chubs; Manufactured on 11/02/2017) due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after the FDA received a complaint of two kitten deaths, including one death which was confirmed to be caused by Salmonella septicemia. The recalled products were shipped to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Pet Food Safety Recall: The J.M. Smucker Company Inc. has recalled various Gravy Train, Ol’ Roy, Kibbles ‘N Bits and Skippy wet/canned pet food products after the company confirmed the presence of pentobarbital in tallow, an ingredient in all of the recalled products. Please refer to the FDA Enforcement Report Event notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public not to consume home-made Organic Mushroom Soup (1L size) sold at Belleville Farmer’s Market because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shirmp/lb – Pacific White Shrimp (300g; Product code 2018 OC 20: PM AP; UPC 0 60249 00927 1) due to the potential presence of raw shrimp, which may contain harmful bacteria. Please refer to the recall notice for information on distribution of the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: Tarini Brothers Meat and Fish Market recalls certain Smoked Rainbow Trout products because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold from Tarini Brothers Meat and Fish Market, 1055 Lorne St., Sudbury, Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Gusto brand and Olli brand ready-to-eat meat products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were imported from the USA and distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Lait Demi-Ecrémé sans Lactose / Delaize part-skim lactose-free milk (1L; Lot #350013; Best by 15/06/2018) because the product may contain lactose in excess of the amount permitted for a lactose-free product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Body Attack Sports Nutrition recalls Soja Isolate Shake, Chocolate flavor (750g; Lot #6016181; Best by 31.05.2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update (Sweden): Saltå Kvarn expands an earlier recall to include additional flour products due to traces of undeclared soy and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Løgismose recalls Chicken breast (370-500g; Lot #501800821; Best by 5 / 3-2018) due to excessive levels of Campylobacter in the meat.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Defco A/S recalls Mixed deli meats (400g pkg; Best by 14/3-2018) due to possible presence of metal shavings.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EWG Eberswalder Wurst GmbH recalls Eberswalder Original Schorfheider Knüppelsalami (250g; Best by 04.03.2018; Lot #L10446) because the product may contain pieces of red plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): XOX Gebäck GmbH recalls XOX Edler Veggie Mix (80g; Best by 05.06.2018; Lot #17248) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Go with your Gut Ltd recalls Go with your Gut brand Kombucha (750mL bottle; all flavors; all batches) because the product may exceed the maximum acceptable level of alcohol for non-alcoholic beverages.

Recalls and Alerts: February 6 – 8, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls Weis Quality Dried Beef Party Rye dip due to undeclared egg and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for distribution information.

Food Safety Alert: New York Department of Agriculture warns the public not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from the David Phippen Farm, which does business as Breese Hollow Dairy, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Meijer recalls select Meijer branded Greek and Low-fat yogurt due to the potential risk of small glass particles in the products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items, which were sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Olymel S.E.C./ L.P. (Alberta, Canada) recalls approximately 4,618 pounds of raw intact pork products because the products were imported from Canada and not presented for import re-inspection upon entry into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Oregon and Washington and exported to a Department of Defense Commissary in Japan.

Food Safety Recall: Guymon Extracts Inc. recalls Pork Soup with Rendered Pork Fat (from bone) fully cooked pork product (2.2 lb. – 10 polybag pillows packed in paper cartons; Lot code 010218-1; Product code 61306; Best before Dec. 22, 2019) due to a processing deviation that may have allowed potential spore-forming pathogen growth including Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens. The recalled product was shipped to distribution centers and further distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Washington.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. recalls Smokehouse Beefy Munchies (4 oz pkg; Lot #449294; Best by 10/25/19; UPC 78565857957) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold in Washington, Michigan, North Carolina and Colorado through distributors selling to various retailers.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raws for Paws recalls Ground Turkey Pet Food (1-lb and 5-lb chubs; Case codes 9900008, 9900009, 9900014, and 9900015) after testing by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) revealed the presence of Salmonella in some packages of Turkey Pet Food. The recalled product was distributed throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa directly to consumers and through online mail orders.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): Sawler Gardens Ltd. recalls Sawler Turnip Sticks (340g; Product code 18 FE 11; UPC 6 21063 36600 3) and Compliments brand Baby Cut Turnip Sticks (340g; Product code 18 FE 11; UPC 0 68820 12504 4) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, and may have been sold nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: K.J. Foods Inc. recalls KJ brand Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice (450g; All units sold up to and including February 7, 2018; UPC 6 28568 61004 4) and KJ brand Sesame Chicken with Rice (450g; All units sold up to and including February 7, 2018; UPC 6 28568 61002 0) due to incorrect cooking instructions. If followed, these instructions may not eliminate harmful bacteria that may be present in the products. The recalled items were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Snack Food Poco Loco NV recalls various flavors of Tortilla Chips due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt, Bio-Planet and Collect&Go recall Boni Selection Bio Tortilla Rolls à la tomate (Best by 29/5/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Frozen Vegan Dumplings with Broccoli (400g) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland reports the recall of various flavors and pack sizes of Trafo Tortilla Chips due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Dazzley Chocolate Lenses Milk Chocolate due to undeclared peanut, almond and hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Änglamark tortillachips with mild chili flavor due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA I love eco Organic tortilla chips (125g; best before 2018-06-12) due to undeclared wheat and gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hamfelder Hof Bauernmeierei GmbH & Co. KG recalls Bezeichnung Cultured Butter from Bioland-Rahm (250g) because the butter may contain small pieces of rubber.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Döbelner Spezialitäten GmbH recalls Döbelner Bockwurst in natural casing (5 pieces; Best before 23.10.2019) due to possible presence of glass particles.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Geflügelhof Ertl KG recalls Quality class A Weight class M Chicken Eggs (Laying date 23.01.2018; Best before date 20.02.2018) due to the shells being contaminated with Campylobacter coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Johnston Mooney & O’Brien recalls various Bread Products due to possible presence of small metal pieces. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Hellströms Goda recalls Hellströms sausage (Batch #2018-01-30 1) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Muscle Food recalls certain meat products supplied by DB Foods Ltd due to incorrect use-by dates. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: January 24 – 27, 2018

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United States

Public Health Alert: USDA issues public health alert because Pigeon Caterers, Inc., doing business as Carnival Brands, a New Orleans, La. establishment, produced and distributed approximately 140 pounds of a chicken and pork product without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the USDA notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls Bulletproof Collagen Protein dietary supplement (16 oz; Lot #1017088; Expiry March 2019; UPC 8 15709 02115 3) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold directly to distributors in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, NH, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI and product has been further distributed to retail stores nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: National Frozen Foods Corporation recalls a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) green beans and IQF mixed vegetables due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to foodservice accounts in bulk and packaged containers in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, KS, MI, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA between August 18, 2017 and January 12, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: Rich Products Corporation recalls Member’s Mark Casa DI BERTACCHI ITALIAN STYLE BEEF MEATBALLS (36-lb. cases containing six 6-lb. bags; Best by 17 DEC 2018; Lot #15507351) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: ARZ Fine Foods and Bulk Food Stop Inc. recall certain Sesame Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected product and its distribution.

Food Safety Recall: HelloFRESH recalls HelloFRESH Sesame Seeds (included in Toasted Brown Rice Bowl) (9g) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Food Safety Recall: Iqbal Halal Foods recalls IHF brand White Sesame Seeds (200g and 400g; Product codes 2-1217 and 4-1217, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold at Iqbal Halal Foods, 2 Thorncliffe Pk, Dr., Toronto, ON.

Food Safety Recall: North American Impex recalls Naturally Good Hulled Sesame Seeds (50; Lot #1708-01; Prod. date 08/2017) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Hen Long Market Oriental Food Co. Ltd., Thai United Food Trading Ltd., & Three Dolphins Wholesale recall various brands of coconut products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of recalled products, which were sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Boucherie Atlantique Ltée (Montreal, QC) recalls Saumon Fumé Maison / House Smoked Salmon (All best before dates up to and including 6 February 2018) because the production conditions do not ensure microbiological safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks and Spencer recalls Marks & Spencer 2 Gluten Free Scotch Eggs (227g 2-pack; All date codes up to, and including 29 January 2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Boots recalls Delicious Pineapple and Berry Compote (110g; All Use By dates up to and including 30th January) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Wikinger UK recalls Wikinger Hot Dogs (720g glass jar; various Lot codes and Best by dates) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Community Foods recalls Natural Days Ground Rice Flour (500g; Lot 7231 C3 12:16; Best by Feb 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls Marks & Spencer 2 Gluten Free Scotch Eggs (227g 2-pack; All date codes up to, and including 29 January 2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Alert (UK): Citing “… systemic and widespread…” problems, the Food Standards Agency has taken action to stop any product from leaving sites operated by Russell Hume because of concerns about non-compliance with food hygiene regulations. The action comes on the heels of an unannounced audit at one site, which led to a broader investigation.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): L&L Plaquette SPRL recalls various L&L Plaquette butters due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls Nice’n easy – Mushroom mix (400g; Lot #CR1701220134; Best by 5 / 11-2019), because the product was thawed and refrozen during transport.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop expands its earlier recall of Coop Frozen Corn (450g) to include all production dates after finding Listeria in a second batch of the product.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Marks & Spencer recalls Marks & Spencer 2 Gluten Free Scotch Eggs (227g 2-pack; All date codes up to, and including 29 January 2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): G.O. Farming Ltd recalls Go 2 Raw Milk brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (1L glass bottle; Batch numbers 0086-0094, inclusive; Use by 2/1/18 – 23/1/18, inclusive) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.