Recalls and Alerts: July 23 – 25, 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 a 5-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad. Five of the 21 confirmed outbreak victims were hospitalized. Hy-Vee recalled the implicated product on July 17, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip because product is showing signs of product separation, which could allow for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affect batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) recalls dry whey powder (50-lb and 25-kg bags; Lot Nos. 7000.118.121.BL – 7000.118.125.BL, 7000.118.144.BL – 7000.118.149.BL, 7000.118.153.BL – 7000.118.156.BL & 7000.118.158.BL – 7000.118.165.BL) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold directly to manufacturers and also distributed by brokers. A limited amount was sold for animal feed. None of the recalled whey powder was supplied directly to the retail market.

Food Safety Recall: Pepperidge Farm recalls four varieties of Goldfish crackers due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and details on where they were sold.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Campbell Company of Canada recalls Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers (180g; Product codes 20/JAN/19, 24/JAN/19, 31/JAN/19, 2/FEB/19, 11/FEB/19, 18/FEB/19; UPC 0 14100 08406 8) and Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers (69g; Product codes 25/JAN/19 & 26/JAN/19; UPC 0 14100 23245 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI and were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): AURO – Braunschweig recalls Easter Egg Dyes (27g; Best before 08/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nutrisport Ltd recalls various Nutrisport and Atlas protein products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hagor NV recalls Hermus Farine de noix de coco (500g; Lot Nos. LK-CN2193H/5-6, LK-CN2193H/19-6, & LK-CN2193H/3-7; Best by 30-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kosova Foods BVBA recalls Qyfte, Qyfte pikant, hamburger, hamburger pikant, kebab (1250g; Lot #20180718; Best by 30/07/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Lustucru Lunch box Tortellini 4 fromages (360g; Lot Nos. C1840/, C1850/, C1900/, C1910/, C1930; Best before 01/08/18, 02/08/18, 07/08/18, 08/08/18, 10/08/18) due to foreign matter (metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Salling Group A/S recalls ØGO Creme Fraiche organic dressing (240g; Best before 11/02/2019) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thiriet and Monoprix recall Thiriet brand Riz et bœuf à la mexicaine (900g; Lot #17290, Best before 04/2019; Lot #18089, Best before 09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ronsard recalls Ronsard brand Aiguillettes de Poulet Nature (250g; Batch code A877129; Best before 05/08/18) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CAPITOUL recalls various Capitoul brand Fromages ITCHEBAI due to suspected microbiological contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold at System U and may also have been supplied to other retailers.

Food Safety Recall (France): Netto recalls Netto brand Bol poulet-crudités (250g; Lots 18190803, 18191803, 18192803, 18193803, 18194803, 18197807; Best before 19/07/2018, 20/07/2018, 21/07/2018, 23/07/2018, 23/07/2018, 26/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Specht Fleischwaren Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG recalls Hofmaier brand German Top Quality Corned Beef, 3% fat (200g; All best before dates from 23.07.2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Babease Ltd. recalls Babease Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs baby food (130g; Batch codes 02.06.2019-1, 02.06.2019-2 and 02.06.2019-3; Best before 02.06.2019) due to possible presence of spoilage organisms.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Stella Food SRL recalls Fior di Loto Organic Coconut Powder (500g; Best before 22-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Stella Food SRL recalls Baule Volante Organic Coconut Flour (375g; Best before 05/10/19) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Les Supermarchés Auchan recalls Lustucru Lunch box Tortel 4 fromages (360g; various lot codes) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Sligro recalls various Pinguin brand frozen vegetables due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd. recalls Waitrose Essential Supersweet Sweetcorn (E1kg; All batch codes; Best before Aug 2018, Oct 2019, & Nov 2019) and Aldi Frozen Four Seasons Mixed Vegetables (All pack sizes; Products with barcode 25466638 only; All best before dates to Jan 2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Mevashlot Bira Benleumiot Ltd. recalls Malty brand Black Malt Beer without alcohol (330ml glass bottles; best by 28.6.2018 and 29.6.2019) due to possible aftertaste.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Figaro Ronen Importing and Distributing Ltd recalls Frozen Raw Vannamei Shrimps (500g; Best by 24.2.2019; Lot code 5104-28-18; Product of Vietnam) due to veterinary drug (doxycycline) residue.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers recall Pinguin Frozen mixed vegetables (1kg; Any expiry date up to 03/2020; Country of origin Hungary and other European countries including Belgium and Netherlands) and Pinguin sweet corn kernels (2.5kg; Any expiry date up to 02/2019; Country of origin Hungary and other European countries including Belgium and Netherlands) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Metcash recalls Black and Gold Crumbed Fish Portions (500g; Best Before 27/4/2019 and 06/05/2019; Product of China) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woombye Cheese Company recalls Blackall Gold Washed Rind Cheese (200g; Best Before 10.09.18) due to high E. coli count.

Recalls and Alerts: July 6 – 8, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Tillamook Country Smoker, LLC recalls Tillamook Country Smoker Teriyaki Beef Jerky (0.48 lbs; Lot code 11588; Best by 03/09/19) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Allergy Alert (Update): LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. recalls Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement (All lots still within expiration date) due to undeclared almonds, crustaceans, milk, casein, eggs, and peanuts.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Radagast Pet Food, Inc recalls Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe (Lot codes 63057, 63069, 63076; Best by 10/9/2019, 10/23/2019, 10/31/2019, respectively) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination and Rad Cat Raw Diet Pasture-Raised Venison Recipe (Lot code 63063; Best by 10/15/2019) due to potential E. coli O121 contamination.

Personal Care Product Safety Recall: Saje Natural Wellness recalls Splish Splash Gentle Baby Wash (8.5 fl. oz. and 1.7 fl. oz. (found in the Wee and Well Gentle Baby Care Kit); Lot #814020; All expiry dates) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination. The recalled product was distributed Saje retail locations in California, New Jersey, and New York and through on-line sales in the USA and internationally.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading recalls Wulama brand Fish Tofu (95g; All codes; UPC 6 936158 282279) due to undeclared egg and sesame. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Marché des Aulnaies (Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, QC) recalls Vegetable Soup (1L mason jars; All lots lacking ‘keep refrigerated’ on the label), because the product may not be safe for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Importations Mini – Italia Inc. recalls Tuttolatte brand Burratina Tartufo (2 x 100g; Lot code 202; Best before 05-07-18; UPC 8014745143818) due to generic E. coli. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers in Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Gamme Food to Go recalls Monoprix – Le Wrap brand bacon crudités (Best before 08/07/2018) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Pedon S.p.A. recalls Prepared tarts and cookies (Lots 131219 – 300120; Best by 13/12/2019 – 30/01/2020) due to undeclared pistachios and cashews.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gele couscous falafel (Best before 10-07-2018) due to undeclared mustard and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona frozen creamed spinach (450g; All packages purchased before July 7, 2018) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark recalls Coop Extra deep-frozen sweet corn (650g; Produced August 2016 through November 2017) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sovivo recalls various Sovivo brand ground beef and ground steak products due to E. coli O26:H11 stx1 eae contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cesare Fiorucci SpA recalls Roasted Italian Herb Ham – Italian cooked salted specialty (100g; Lots 8278001620 (DLC : 13/07/2018) and 8278001650 (DLC : 16/07/2018)), Italian ham – Italian cured salting specialty (120g; Lots 8278001590 (DLC : 11/07/2018), 8278001620 (DLC : 14/07/2018), and 8278001650 (DLC : 17/07/2018)), Rostello brand Italian salting specialty cooked with herbs (140g; Lots 8278001580 – DLC : 12/07/2018
and 8128001650 – DLC : 19/07/2018)), ROSTELLO ALLE HERBE brand Prosciutto (250g; Lot 8278001630 – DLC : 12/07/2018), Rostello Herbes sliced meat (140g; Best before dates from July 6, 2018 through August 2, 2018) and Cooked Culatello slices (130g; Best before dates of July 9 – 30, 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Freshona brand Légumes vapeur mixed vegetables containing corn (all lot codes and best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. recalls Freshona Vegetable Mix containing frozen corn (1000g; All best before dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG recalls Wakame dried kelp (100g; Best before 08/30/2019) due to excessive levels of iodine.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Samkaup recalls COOP Extra Sweet Corn, frozen (650g; Manufactured August 2016 through November 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores and Spar recall various pesto products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd. recalls various frozen vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Compagnia Surgelati Italiana SPA recalls various Findus brand mixed frozen vegetables containing corn due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Ca’ del Botto srl recalls Bocconcini stagionato salame non confezionato , legato in file (Lot 14910; Best before 09-12-2018) because the product does not conform to microbiological standards.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert (Italy): Frantoi Cutrera Srl recalls Segreti di Sicilia brand Pesto di finocchietto (Lot #19071701; Best before 07/2019) due to suspected botulism intoxication (Clostridium botulinum toxin).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Baresa Green Olive Tapenade (150g; Best by dates up to and including 05-10-2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd recalls various frozen vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): SpiceBox Organics Limited recalls SpiceBox brand Organic Ginger Powder (50g; Best before March 30, 2019; Product of India) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Loving Earth recalls Loving Earth Coconut Chocolate Butter (175g; Best Before 15/9/2019) due to undeclared tree nuts.

Recalls and Alerts: May 17 – 20, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert (Update): The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to consumption of Romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region has grown to encompass 172 cases in 32 states. Seventy-five people have been hospitalized, and there has been one death. FDA reports that the last shipments of romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region were harvested on April 16, 2018, and the harvest season is over. It is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in people’s homes, stores, or restaurants due to its 21-day shelf life

Allergy Alert: Hempler Foods Group recalls approximately 8,535 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Century Snacks recalls Tropical Trail Mix (16-oz. bags; Lot code BEST BY DEC 27 2018 TP3B T; UPC 0-87076-64462-8) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: BLM Prod.-u. Vertriebsges. mbH & Co. KG recalls Priano Rosso Pesto Sauce (various lots and best by dates; UPC 041498147631) due to undeclared egg and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Aldi stores in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia, and via the grocery delivery service Instacart in the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles areas.

Allergy Alert: Mas Food Services Co. recalls The Peruchef Brand Dry Potatoes (15-oz. pkgs; Expiry August 2019; UPC 7755864000194) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled products were sold in retail supermarkets in Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Allergy Alert: Blount Fine Foods recalls BLOUNT fine foods Chicken Tortilla Soup “For Institutional Use Only” (16-lb cases (4 bags/case); Lot Code 04251819C; Use by 07/24/2018) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was shipped to distribution centers for further distribution in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Food Safety Recall: Hickory Harvest Foods recalls Certain Island Fruit Mix and Organic Nut Mix Products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were were sold at Liberty Snacks, Heinens, Pilot Flying J, Travel Centers, Diamond Gasoline, and Petro locations in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY.

OTC Homeopathic Medicine Safety Recall: MBI Distributing, Inc. recalls homeopathic Teething Drops, Nausea Drops, Intestinal Colic Drops, Stomach Calm, Expectorant Cough Syrup, Silver-Zinc Throat Spray, and Argentum Elixir (all lots), as the products were found to have been manufactured without adequate controls.

Canada

Outbreak Alert (Update): PHAC reports that the Norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw oysters from British Columbia appears to be over. In all, the outbreak affected 176 individuals in British Columbia (137), Alberta (14), and Ontario (25).

Allergy Alert (Update): Jongga recalls Jongga brand Kimchi Ramen dried soup mix (140g; All date codes; UPC 8 801052 043661) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold through retailers in Alberta , British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and possibly nationally.

Allergy Alert (Update): Legend Q Trading Inc. recalls Fisher Ma Ma and Liao Bu De brand fish products (various items; all date codes) due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold through retailers in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and possibly nationally.

Allergy Alert: Preservation Society recalls Preservation Society brand jams and marmalade due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold through retailers in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Adonis (Gatineau, QC) recalls various products due to possible contamination with Hepatitis A virus. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Four Seasons Marketplace Inc. recalls various smoked fish 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 at Four Seasons Marketplace, 4099 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Naturya recalls Organic Chlorella Powder (200g; Batch code 606071; Best by 31 March 2019) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Supernutrients recalls Organic Chlorella Powder (5 kg; Batch code O-CH-DF-160330; Best by 31 March 2019) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group recalls éclairs Boni Selection (2 pieces/190g; Best by 20/5/2018, 21/5/2018 and 22/5/2018) due to possible foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA has ordered the recall of all Fromage AOP reblochon laitier au lait cru (450g wheels; Product stamp FR 74.096.050 CE-; Lot codes beginning with “8CR”; Product of France) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Consumption of this cheese has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O26 infections in France.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): COOP Danmark A/S recalls Makler brand Burger Slice Chili Grill Cheese (200g; Best by 30 / 10-2018, Lot #L030518; Best by 29 / 10-2018, Lot #L020518) due to unacceptably high levels of bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Global Foods Trading GmbH recalls Haldiram’s BHELPURI (200g; Best Before 28.7.2018; Lot #25 GQ; Product of India) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recalll (Germany): FROMAGERIE CHABERT recalls Reblochon de Savoie au lait cru (450g; Best before 02/04/18 through 24/07/18; Lot numbers beginning “8CR”; Product of France) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Consumption of this cheese has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O26 infections in France.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heiploeg International B.V. recalls Wakame Salat – Meeresalgen Natur (100g; Best before 05.06.2018; Product of Netherlands) due to possible Hepatitis E contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Importer recalls Haldiram’s Behl Puri (200g; Best before 28.07.2018; Lot #25 GQ; Product of India) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Colruyt recalls éclairs Boni (Best before 20/5/2018, 21/5/2018 & 22/5/2018) due to foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): QiZiNi recalls QiZiNi Panini Chicken BBQ (Best before 25 May 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Fromagerie Chabert recalls Reblochon Chabert raw milk cheese (450g; Lot numbers beginning “8CR”) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Consumption of this cheese has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O26 infections in France.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tees Ltd recalls Sweetworld Yummy Jelly Cones (400g; All dates) due to a choking hazard.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Silco International Limited recalls FROMAGERIES CHABERT Fromage AOP reblochon laitier au lait cru raw milk cheese (450g; Lot numbers starting with 8CR; Product of France) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Consumption of this cheese has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O26 infections in France.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Genevieve’s recalls Genevieve’s brand Truffled Chicken Liver Parfait and Truffled Duck Liver Parfait (100g glass jars; All use by dates up to and including 28.12.2018) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Sunny Queen Farms recalls Sunny Queen Farms Organic Free Range eggs (550g & 590g; Best Before: 22nd June 2018; Egg Stamp Code: ACO131), because some eggs may not have been cleaned to the usual required standard.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coles recalls Coles Mini Classics Vanilla Ice Cream (360mL; Best Before 17/04/2020) due to possible foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Euro Gourmet Meats recalls Euro Gourmet Meats brand smoked meat products (all batches and dates) due to lack of process control. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.