Recalls and Alerts: August 11 – 14, 2019

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

Food Safety Recall: CH Guenther & Sons, Inc. recalls Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning, Williams Original Chili Seasoning, Williams Ingredient Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning, Winco Foods Taco Seasoning Mild, and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by telephone and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Milkweed & Monarch, LLC recalls certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender herbal teas due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by email and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kananaskistrade recalls Grained Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before OCT 07 2020; UPC 8 85202 00044 3) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Dawn Food Products Inc. recalls various Dawn Food Products brand powdered ingredients due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Dr. Oetker Suomi Oy recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Dr. Oetker Sverige recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England & Wales specific): COOK Trading Ltd recalls Green Thai Chicken Curry (540g; Batch codes 000241, 000242, 000255; Best before dates 17 March 2020, 22 March 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) and Waitrose Roasted Tomato, Bean & Quinoa Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Monkfish tails sold at Casino (Lot 2792544; Sold since 13/08) due to presence of parasites.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société des Caves recalls SOCIETE CAVES BARAGNAUDES Roquefort AOP (150g; Lot B205 B; Best before 02/10/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET S.P.A. recalls CIMA ANTICA GENOVA TUO CHEF (~2.3 kg; Lot #0131; Best before 15/09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.lli Polli recalls Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (185g; Lot TA239 IHD196; Best before 08/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls Eccellenze d’Italia brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277 – LA278; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls conserve della nonna brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DEEN Supermarkten recalls various DEEN brand meats due to potential E. coli and/or Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): BEIJING 8 recalls all MIANTIAO and Garlic dressings due to incorrect formulation, resulting in product swelling.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls select batches of frozen raw pet food due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls Value brand Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce (410g cans; All batches; Product of Italy) due to rust.

Recalls and Alerts: August 4 – 7, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: PreGel America, Inc. recalls Lemon 50 powdered flavoring (2 kg bags, 8 bags/case; Lot #381081U279N) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Top Taste Food Warehouse recalls an undetermined amount of pork and chicken dumpling product because they were produced, packed, and distributed without the benefit of USDA inspection.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Boucherie Clément Jacques recalls RAGOÛT DE PATTE (1L; Best before January 30, 2020) due to improper storage temperature and lack of correct storage temperature labeling.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT/FOOD SAFETY RECALL (Germany): Ozean GmbH recalls dried salted fish after a consumer who ate some of the fish was diagnosed with Type E botulism poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt & OKay recall Bûche ardennaise / Ardennes rolls (4 x 125g & 500-560g pkgs; Best before 10/08/2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Intermarché recalls BOUTON D’OR brand Sauce Algérienne (350g; Lot #L19190; Best before 07/2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): La SCOP GOURMANDES Et CIE recalls Le Collectif des Gourmandes brand Biscuit au piment d’Espelette / Biscuits with Espelette peppers (100g; Lot #K160419; Best before 31/03/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Germany): EDEKA recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG brand Delikatess Schinken Bockwurst / Delicatessen ham sausage (400g; Best before 13.08.2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): NARDONE PRODUZIONI DOLCIARIE SRL recalls LE DOLCI PASSIONI brand CROSTATA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO (~180g; Lot #62019; Best before 15/02/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): NARDONE PRODUZIONI DOLCIARIE SRL recalls LE DOLCI PASSIONI brand CROSTATA ALL’ALBICOCCA (~180g; Lot #71119; Best before 07/03/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): NARDONE PRODUZIONI DOLCIARIE SRL recalls LE DOLCI PASSIONI brand CROSTATA ALLA CILIEGIA (~180g; Lot #62019; Best before 07/03/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Colruyt brand Bûche ardennaise (500-560g; Best before 10/08) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – England & Wales specific): COOK Trading Ltd recalls COOK Green Thai Chicken Curry (540g; Batch code 000255; Best before 22 March 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ELEMENTI recalls LIFJALLA brand Water (10L and 5L bag-in-box; Lot #L-190325POC55; Best before 26/03/2021) due to possible contamination with disinfectant residue.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUNOR Distribution recalls Saint Eloi brand Betteraves entières cuites sous vide à la vapeur / Whole beets steamed under vacuum (500g & 2 x 500g vacuum packs; Lots #L193, L196, L197 & L207; Best before 15/01/2020, 20/01/2020 & 01/02/2020) due to potential product instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUNOR DISTRIBUTION recalls Eco+ brand Betteraves entières cuites / Cooked whole beets (2 x 500g; Best before 15/01/20 to 01/02/20, inclusive) due to potential product instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUNOR DISTRIBUTION recalls Notre Jardin brand Betteraves entières cuites / Cooked whole beets (500g; Best before 15/01/20 to 01/02/20, inclusive) due to potential product instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUNOR DISTRIBUTION recalls LUNOR brand Betteraves entières cuites sous vide /Whole beets cooked under vacuum (2 x 500g; Lots #190 to 211, inclusive; Best before 09/07/2019 to 02/08/2019, inclusive) due to potential product instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Bio Village brand Mix apéritif BIO non salé / Organic unsalted mixed cocktail nuts (120g bags; Lot #007128; Best before 26/03/2020) due to possible aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société l’Atelier du Valois recalls Les Brasérades brand Saucisse provençale / Provencal sausages (6-pack; Lot #2 28024; Best before 24/07/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora & Carrefour recall unbranded 12-slice Rosettes (150g; Lot #210117945; Best before 03/09/2019) due to unspecified hazardous foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TerraSana recalls TerraSana brand Peanut butter and Crunchy butter (Best before 24.03.2021) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Smapp Spa recalls Salumi Pasini brand Salame Campagnolo (~270g; Lot #1056; All best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SÖBBEKE recalls Bio Schokopudding / Budino al cioccolato bio (150g; Best before 09/08/2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Société recalls Roquefort Société (100g sliced; Best before 27/10/2019 & 03/11/2019; Product of France) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Société des Caves recalls Roquefort Société (100g; Best before 27/10/2019 & 03/11/2019) and Roquefort Société (200g; Best before 02/12/2019, 09/12/2019 & 16/12/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Maxi Zoo Belgium recalls Real Nature Wilderness Adult Best Horse food for dogs (400g & 800g chubs; various lot numbers and expiration dates) due to elevated cadmium levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Recalls and Alerts: March 13 – 17, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT/FOOD SAFETY RECALL: CDC reports six confirmed cases of Salmonella Schwarzengrund infections linked to Butterball brand Ground Turkey. Illnesses have been reported in Wisconsin (4 residents of an assisted living facility), Minnesota (1) and North Carolina (1). The outbreak strain was recovered from intact packages of Butterball raw, ground turkey found at the Wisconsin assisted living facility. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Surtidoras Bakery Inc. recalls Marble Muffin (sell by dates between 3/18/19 and 3/26/19), Banana Muffin (sell by dates between 3/19/19 and 3/26/19), and Blueberry Muffin (sell by dates between 3/18/19 and 3/26/19) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. recalls Productos La Hacienda ready-to-eat corned beef products (10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. packages; Lot #022819; Expiration date 042919) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. The recalled product was shipped to institutions in Puerto Rico.

Food Safety Recall: Productos La Aguadillana, Inc. recalls approximately 35,870 pounds of breaded chicken patty products due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to institutions in Puerto Rico.

Food Safety Recall: Hometown Food Company recalls Pillsbury® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5-lb bags; Lot codes 8 292 & 8 293; Best if used by APR 19 2020 and APR 20 2020, respectively; UPC 0 5150022241 6) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC recalls approximately 191,928 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage products that may be adulterated due to possible product tampering. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retailers nationwide.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Out of the Blue Fish & Seafood Market recalls Bottled bar clams (All units sold from October 1, 2018 up to and including February 28, 2019) due to risk for growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were sold at Out of the Blue Fish & Seafood Market, 1A The Square, Bayfield, Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): IKEA A/S recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Zorbas recalls Tzatziki Zorbas Salsa tradizionale a base di yogurt greco (200g; Lot #180219; Best before 04/05/2019) due to undeclared milk, eggs and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Italy): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate-flavored coating (180g; Lot #100000055; Best before 12-03-2019 to 18-04-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lewis Pies Ltd recalls certain batch codes of Traditional Pasty – Lewis Pie and Pasty Co. due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Garlic and Parsley Butter (served on fish counter only) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Premier Foods recalls Hovis Granary Bread Flour (1kg; All dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa aps recalls Blue Ocean smoked trout (200g; Use by 14.03.2019 to 27.03.2019) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Food With You recalls VORES Cold-smoked trout (200g; All use-by dates) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Dry-cake waffle wafers (Lot 31.01.2019) sold in a single Polish bakery in Paris are recalled due to Salmonella and Shigella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Délices de la Belle Noë recalls various Roland Denoual brand cooked, ready-to-eat delicatessen meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromagerie Anselin recalls Neufchatel AOP Artisan au lait cru raw milk cheese (200g; Best before 31.03.2019) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lidl Deutschland recalls Morbier AOP raw milk cheese (250g; Best before 17.03.2019; Lot #042) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Drumsticks Products Co Ltd recalls Achva Tahini products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Israel): The Ministry of Health warns the public against consuming products manufactured or sold by HaIdan HaOrgani Ltd., as the products were manufactured under unsanitary conditions and contain ingredients that the ministry is unfamiliar with. The company has been served with an injunction.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shufersal recalls Spaghetti Bolognese Shufersal (500g; Expiry 29.3.2019; Manufactured by C.E.P Mevo Horon Ltd.) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.