Recalls and Alerts: July 7 – 8, 2020

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: KIND Healthy Snacks recalls Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut (11-oz and 17-oz pouches; Best before April 4, 2021 to June 1, 2021 (11-oz) and April 30, 2021 to June 1, 2021) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to pet food manufacturer Lea-Way Farms Inc. dba Blue Ridge Beef, listing insanitary conditions, presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in a finished product sample, and inadequate or non-existent examination of raw materials to ensure they were suitable for manufacturing and processing into animal food.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Daiya Foods Inc. recalls Daiya brand Classic Vanilla Creme Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (473 mL; Lot code 600820; Best before 08 JA 2021; UPC 8 71459 00984 1) due to undeclared milk. The previous recall notice has been updated to reflect additional product distribution information.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie Sherbrooke recalls various smoked fish products because the conditions of manufacture and packaging may represent a food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie (400g; Lot #L0125; Best before end November 2021) due to undeclared milk and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): VDS Food recalls various raw ground meat products (Best before 06/07/2020, 07/07/2020, 08/07/2020 or 10/07/2020) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Chorizo fort / strong chorizo sausage (225g; Lots 16 902 265, 16 902 271 & 16 902 274; Best before 16 octobre 2020) due to probable Samonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Chorizo fort / strong chorizo sausage (225g; Lot 16902271; Best before 16/10/2020) due to probable Samonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): AsRopa Food GmbH recalls HoGoMas Mini Frucht Pudding (24 x 365g; Best before 28.11.2020) due to potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Cliftons Farms recalls Cliftons Farm raw milk (2 pt; any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020) and Cliftons Farm raw cream (230 ml; any products purchased on or after 20th June 2020) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Soyummy Ltd recalls Soyummy brand Dr. Fermented Bean Paste (220g tub; Best before 30/09/20 and 13/12/20) due to elevated levels of Bacillus cereus.

Recalls and Alerts: July 1 – 6, 2020

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Valley Milk Simply Bottled (Stanislaus County, California) recalls Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk and DESI MILK Raw Milk (1-gal plastic jug; Code date of July 9, 2020 or earlier) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: The J. M. Smucker Company recalls Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula canned cat food (5.5 oz; Lot #9217803; Best if used by 08 04 2021; UPC 2363353227) due to elevated levels of choline chloride.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Daiya Foods Inc. recalls Daiya brand Classic Vanilla Creme Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (473 ml; Product codes 600820 BB 08 JA 2021; UPC 8 71459 00984 1) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Dollarama S.E.C /L.P. recalls OKF brnad Rice Drink Original (1.5 L; Product codes M.12.02.2020.00 EXP.11.02.2022.B; UPC 6 67888 42678 2) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La société Hemar NV recalls King Monty brand Pure Darkness chocolat noir / dark chocolate (90g; Lot #L29112019; Best before 24/10/2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Sequoia Bio & Natural Market recalls Bonneterre brand Brioche tressée main Bio / organic, hand-braided brioche (300g; Lot #0170; Best before 04/07/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): La société Bioporc recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec Bio / organic dry sausage (Lot #L17.02; Best before 25/07/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Campo Verde recalls Campo Verde demeter Schokomüsli / chocolate muesli (500g; Lot #202492; Best before 02.05.2021) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DESPAR ITALIA CONSORZIO A R.L. recalls DESPAR FREE FROM brand YOGURT GRECO CON PEZZI DI FRAGOLA senza lattosio / Greek lactose-free yoghurt with pieces of fruit (150g; Best before 26-07-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DESPAR ITALIA CONSORZIO A R.L. recalls DESPAR FREE FROM brand YOGURT GRECO SENZA GRASSI senza lattosio / Greek lactose-free yoghurt (150g; Best before 26-07-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Boni Supermarkt recalls Boni Garnalen surimi salade / Boni shrimp surimi salad (150g; Best before 30-07-2020 & 01-08-2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS Paneermeel naturel / plain breadcrumbs (Lot code A25A; best before 01-01-2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls SPAR brand surimi salade / Boni shrimp surimi salad (150g; Best before 30-07-2020 & 01-08-2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls Hoogvliet aioli (190g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hamberger Großmarkt GmbH recalls Bio Almbauernkäse 15% Fett i. Tr. / Organic Alpine cheese, 15% fat, sliced (All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA Südwest Fleisch GmbH recalls Leberwurst mit Kalbfleisch/ Liver sausage with veal (150g; Lot #20162; Best before 15.07.2020) due to incomplete cooking, which could result in premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Egger Getränke GmbH & Co OG recalls Crazy Wolf Sugarfree Energy Drink (1.5 L; Best before 03.02.2021) due to undisclosed sugar content, which could present a health risk to diabetics.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lausitzer Früchteverarbeitung GmbH recalls Lausitzer Waldheidelbeeren / Lusatian forest blueberry jam (340g; Lot #19080303; Best before 12.08.2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Konspol – Holding Sp. z o.o. recalls Konspol Hamburgery z kurczaka chicken burgers (Batch code 294/VI; use by: 20/07/2020; Product of Poland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Azienda agricola di Carai Giuseppe &C ssa recalls DIVINO brand Formaggio Pecorino a latte crudo / raw milk cheese (1.5 kg; Lot #080520; Best before 26/09/2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Svea Lantkött brand Färskkorv Ramslök & Vitlök / Onion & Garlic fresh sausages (320g; Best before 2020-07-17) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): MKF Group Ltd. recalls several varieties of dumplings due to Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Halo Top Australia recalls Halo Top Chocolate Ice Cream (473 ml; Best Before 28 MAR 21; Batch Code 9088) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Emart Company Ltd recalls OKF brnad Rice Drink Original (1.5 L; All batches and date codes; Product of Korea) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Elles Road recalls New World brand Pure Beef Sausages (Best before 24 June 20) due to foreign matter (bone fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Dannevirke recalls New World Dannevirke brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (~500g or 1000g trays; Best before: 27.06.20) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 25 – 30, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC and FDA report 206 confirmed cases of Cyclospora infections in 8 upper mid-western states. Twenty-three people have been hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to consumption of bagged salad mixes produced by Fresh Express and sold through a variety of retailers. Please refer to the CDC and FDA notices for additional information on the outbreak investigation.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Red Velvet Cheesecake Slices (PLU 78620; Product sell-by dates through July 1, 2020; sold in select Whole Foods Market stores in California, Boise, Idaho, and Reno, Nevada.) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert: Beyond Better Foods, LLC recalls Enlightened brand Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream (pint containers; Best by November 5, 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Norpac Fisheries Export recalls all fresh shrimp poke distributed in the Hawaiian Islands between May 11, 2020 and June 25, 2020 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Hy-Vee, Inc. expands its earlier recall to include an additional 12 salads due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Jewel-Osco recalls Signature Farms Garden Salad (12-oz bags; Best if used by May 16 through July 4 (5-16-20 through 7-04-20); UPC 21130 98135) due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation recalls Pilgrim’s FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS (4-lb plastic bag pkgs; Lot code 0127; Best by 06 MAY 2021) due to foreign matter (flexible rubber material) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Garland Ventures Ltd recalls Five Cheese Stuffed Shells trays (10.76 oz.; Lot #F080SS/F090SS) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express brand salad products due to possible Cyclospora contamination. While there have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with these products, bagged salad mixes have been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the USA. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Krazy Kris recalls ADAR brand and OKEAH brand Maquereau fumé entier / whole smoked mackerel (variable weight; Sold up to and including 28 June 2020) because the products may not be safe to eat.

Food Safety Recall: Lester’s Deli (Lester Charcuterie et viande fumée) recalls SAUMON FUME – SMOKED SALMON (225g; sold up to and including 25 June 2020) due to the absence of a “Best before” date on the packages.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Spar Colruyt Group recalls Spar tarama (200g; Best before 10/8/2020) due to undeclared fish and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Slagter Kirkeby recalls Slagter Kirkeby Rullepølse / Sausage rolls (Pieces, slices and part of a cold pack; All Best before dates) and Slagter Kirkeby Italienske griller / Italian grills (All Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard and celery.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalles Bonneterre brand Brioche bio and Brioche tressée bio / Organic brioche and Organic braided brioche (Various best before dates) due to undeclared butter (milk). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Frasiga Favoriter / Crisp Favourite snacks (Best before 2020-12- 09) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt recalls HATZENSTÄDTER SENNEREIBUTTER (Best before 30.6.2020-12.7. 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls various fruit jelly candies due to potential choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Zandvliet Extra Gekruide Kip Grillworst / Extra-seasoned chicken grill sausage (225g; Best before 30/07) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Nature Bio brand Salade jeunes pousses / organic young shoot salad (Lot codes 26199703 041 & 26208446 041; Best before 27/06/20 & 28/06/20, respectively) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Petitgas brand Filet mignon séché 30 tranches / dried filet mignon, 30 slices (Lot codes 01710010 & 01700015; Best before 28/08/2020 & 27/08/2020, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELIVIA recalls various Tendre & Plus brand ground beef products due to foreign matter (metal filament) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Elivia recalls Tendre & Plus brand viande hachée goût Bolognaise / Bolognese-flavour ground beef (700g; Lot #VF00057274; Best before 26 juin) due to foreign matter (metal filament) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELIVIA recalls Cora brand viande hachée, 5%MG / lean ground beef (350g; Lot #VF00057085; Best before 24 juin) dueto foreign matter (metal filament) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELIVIA recalls Boucherie St Clément brand viande hachée, 15%MG / ground meat, 15% fat (300g; Lots VF00057247 & VF00057293; Best before 24 juin) dueto foreign matter (metal filament) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHANCERELLE recalls Connetable brand 3 x Sardines au piment de Cayenne / Sardines with cayenne peppers (135 g; Lots 04 2025/ S00970164, 04 2025/ S00970183 & 04 2025/ S00970205) due to foreign matter (glass particle) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt recalls HATZENSTÄDTER SENNEREIBUTTER (Best before 30.6.2020-12.7. 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): August Töpfer & Co. (GmbH & Co.) KG recalls Clarky ́s Mandeln ganz naturbelassen / Natural almonds (200g; Lot #L 41766; Best before 05.10.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Backhaus LEDERER GmbH recalls Köstliches Knusper-Knäcke Dinkel / Delicious crispy crunchy spelt (200g; Best before 26.06.2020 – 29.09.2020) due to contaminated raw material from supplier.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Union Hall Smoked Fish recalls Union Hall Smoked Salmon Paté (100g; Use by 18/07/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds (200g; L200551V464; Best before: 31/08/2021; Product of India) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): EUROVERDE SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA SRL recalls Terra & Vita le Zuppe Belle e Pronte ZUPPA CON FARRO / soup with spelt (620g; Lot #L23-R-148; Best before 05/07/20 – 06/07/20- 07/07/20 – 10/07/20 – 11/07/20 – 12/07/20) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): EUROVERDE SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA SRL recalls Euroverde società agricola brand ZUPPA CON FARRO / soup with spelt
(620g; Lot #3 20 148; Best before05/07/20 – 07/07/20 – 10/07/20 – 11/07/20 –12/07/20) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): EUROVERDE SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA SRL recalls Il Mercato – Carrefour brand ZUPPA CON VERDURE E FARRO / soup with vegetables and spelt (620g; Lot #320148; Best before 06/07/2020 – 10/07/2020) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): EUROVERDE SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA SRL recalls Bontà dell¿Orto brand ZUPPA CON FARRO e verdure fresche / soup with spelt and fresh vegetables (620g; Lot #320148; Best before 07/07/2020) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Starlaks Italia SRL recalls Starlaks – Vegé brand Salmone norvegese affumicato / Norwegian smoked salmon (100g; Lot #619NI2010D2205; Best before 06/07/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MARIGA GIUSEPPE & C. SAS recalls MARIGA GIUSEPPE & C. SAS brand SALAME NOSTRANO DOLCE CON AGLIO / sweet salami with garlic (~700g; Lot #170/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Nature Bio brand Salade jeunes pousses / organic young shoot salad (Lot codes 26199703 041 & 26208446 041; Best before 27/06/20 & 28/06/20, respectively) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls Zandvliet Extra Gekruide Kip Grillworst / Extra-seasoned chicken grill sausage (225g; Best before 30/07/2020) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Grillworst varken / Grilled pork sausage (350g; Best before 08-08-2020) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Yong Anh Oriental Sweet recalls Pandan Cake (300g; Best before 2 July 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Kongs Trading Pty Ltd recalls various spring roll pastries due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the recalled products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pana Organic recalls Pana Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread (200g; Best Before 05/02/2021) due to undeclared cashews and pistachios.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Natural Things Ltd recalls Pana Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread (200g; Best Before 05/02/2021) due to undeclared cashews and pistachios.