Recalls and Alerts: June 15–16, 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 UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate the source of an outbreak of six cases of Salmonella Weltevreden infections. The outbreak appears to be associated with consumption of pre-cooked shrimp. It appears that the product lots linked to outbreak illnesses are past its shelf life and are no longer available for sale.

Food Safety Recall: Designed by Nature recalls Goat’s Milk Powder, Cow’s Milk Powder and Base Milk Powder formulas (Expiration dates from May 01, 2021 thru June 11, 2022), because they are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the products have not been tested for the presence of Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is required testing for powdered infant formula. The company plans to change its labeling to make it clear that these products are not intended to be used as infant formula for infants 12 months and younger.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites (11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR; Lot 2615A112) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Canners (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TCA-BJA-AA-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AC-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) and BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AG-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Market of Choice, LLC, citing deficiencies in identifying undeclared allergens in identifying contamination with environmental pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, as a hazard requiring a preventive control in the company’s ready-to-eat salads.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste (454g; Lot #157 29420; Best before 22/OC/19) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls Kohberg Grødboller / porridge buns (450g; Use by 22.06.2021) due to undeclared yoghurt powder (milk protein).

Allergy Alert (France): JACQUET BROSSARD DISTRIBUTION recalls Brossard brand Le Brownie Pocket Duo Choco (8 pieces; Lot #U067PB1; Best before 13/09/21) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Bio Co-op recalls Ikalia brand Chocolat noir fourré caramel 70% / Dark chocolate with caramel filling (80g; Lot #11450006; Use by 20/05/2022) because the product contains milk, even though it is labeled “vegan.”

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand 100% Notenpasta amandel / Almond Nut Paste (Expiration dates 31-05-2021, 30-06-2021, 31-07-2021, 31-08-2021, 30-09-2021 and 30-11-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Skinny Food Co recalls a variety of Skinny High Protein Low Sugar Duo Bars because they contain milk at higher levels than indicated on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Berglandmilch eGen recalls Schärdinger Brat- und Grillkäse Natur, 45% / Roast- and grill cheese (150g; Lot #115890; Best before 02.08.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Pågen A/S recalls Pågen Vanillas (220g; Use by 29.06.2021-07.07.2021) due to potential for mold formation.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Carottes râpées au jus de citron de Sicile / Grated carrots with Sicilian lemon juice (300g; Lot #116101 between 6h00 and 9h00; Best before 30/06/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard, blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls ECO+ brand Mini pâté en croûte / Pâté in pastry crust (450g; Best before 24/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC LE MERINOS recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand Veloutés et soupes « Les mitonnés de la Ferme » (500 ml and 1L jars) due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Gaec Le Merinos recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand delicatessen products due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunlavin Dairy recalls all Dunlavin Dairy raw and pasteurised milk, semi-skimmed milk, buttermilk, cream and butter, because they were produced in an unapproved establishment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pastificio Novella sas recalls Pastificio Novella sas brand pesto genovese senza aglio / Genoese pesto without garlic (130g; Lot L171; Best before 19.06.2021) because the product does not meet safety standards.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Fold Hill Foods recalls several hypoallergenic cat food products due to an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats and a possible link to the cat food products. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly decreases, causing serious illness. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections that may be linked to consumption of poultry and/or eggs.

Recalls and Alerts: October 27 – 31, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc. recalls Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies (5lbs box or the 100 count plastic bags; Best if Used Before 3/20; UPC 0 80005 23031 2) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Wawona Frozen Foods recalls packages of frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries sold at Aldi Grocery Stores and frozen raspberries sold at Raley’s Family of Fine Stores due to potential Hepatitis A virus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: North Bay Produce, Inc. recalls 2,297 cases and 2 bulk bins of fresh apples, including McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious varieties (shipped between October 16th, 2019 and October 21st, 2019) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected brands and the distribution details.

Food Safety Recall: H&T Seafood Inc. recalls an undetermined amount of FISHERMAN’S WHARF SWAI FILLETS PRODUCT OF VIETNAM frozen fillets (1-lb; produced over an undetermined amount of time) that were packed and distributed without the benefit of USDA inspection and used the mark of inspection without authorization.

Food Safety Recall: OSI Industries, LLC recalls CHAR-BROILED BEEF PATTIES (CARAMEL COLOR ADDED), frozen, ready-to-eat (38-lb. bulk lined boxes; Lot code 22219) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Thomas, Large & Singer Inc. recalls Popchips brand Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips (85g; Best before 2020 AU 06 & 2020 AU 07; UPC 0 82666 71240 4) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Taza Food Products Ltd. recalls Taza brand Chat Papdi – Gram Flour Snack (360g; Best Before 20FE20 and 20JL07; UPC 8 96546 00089 1) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall Update: Industry recalls various raw beef and raw veal products due to E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls Parent’s Choice brand Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose (638g; Product code EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV; UPC 6 28915 09517 3) due to Cronobacter spp. contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Beau-Bien recalls various products due to lack of specific storage temperature labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pousse-Santé inc. recalls various products due to lack of specific storage temperature labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Bergeron Inc. recalls various Fromagerie Bergeron brand Fromagerie Bergeron brand Gouda Curds and “Le Populaire” cheeses due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Sobeys Inc. recalls Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend (255g; Best before 19 OC 28, 19 OC 31, 19 NO 01, 19 NO 02, 19 NO 03; UPC 0 68820 13305 6) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Hemar recalls King Monty brand Pure Darkness chocolat fondant (130g; Lot #L10042018; Best before 03/02/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand Mini lunette, strawberry flavour (156g; Lot #19147.3; Best before 21/02/20) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (UK – England, Wales and Scotland specific): Costa Coffee recalls Millionaire Mallow Bites (Batch code 19289; Best before 7 and 8 January 2020) due to undeclared egg and gluten (wheat).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER and Lieferant Märsch Importhandels GmbH recall Happy Harvest Mandeln gemahlen / milled almonds (200g; Best before 13.04.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Hühnchenfleisch Zubereitung nach dem 4. Monat / chicken meat preparation after the 4th month (125g; Best before 21.01.2021) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Foods A/S recalls Kykling Kyllinge Panetter (250g; Best before 29/1-2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TARTEFRAIS recalls Tartefrais brand Paris-Brest pastry (500g; Lot numbers beginning with L288B; Best before 26/10/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls PASCO brand ready-to-use sauces due to packaging issues leading to a possible microbiological health hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Roland Monterrat recalls POUCE brand Pâté en croûte (450g; Lot #928301; Best before 18/11/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE VALLE DE LA BRUCHE recalls AUCHAN MMM ! brand Véritables cervelas d’Alsace 2×2 (306g; Lot #281282; Best before 08/11/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gerald Bartke GmbH recalls Cheddar Medium (Manufactured by Belton Farm UK; sold from 20.September 2019 on) due to possible foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): AB Vilniaus Paukstynas recalls Kykling Kyllinge Panetter (250g; Best before 29/1-2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): nutwork Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls ARDILLA Walnüsse in der Schale / Walnuts in the shell (1,000g; Lots L1921987 & L1922023; Best before 01.07.2020 & 02.07.2020 respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various brands and flavours of houmous due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Profuma brand Pastrami (Lot #393850; Best before 06/12/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls POUCE brand Pâté en croûte (450g; Lot #928301; Best before 18/11/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Skånemejerier recalls Standard milk (3%) (1 liter; Best before 2019-10-31) due to improper pasteurization.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various brands and flavours of houmous due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Zorba Delicacies Limited updates its earlier recall of various brands and flavours of houmous to include additional brands, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Riverside Milk recalls Riverside Milk brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (Batches purchased at vending machine, including and between 23/10/19 and 29/10/19) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 24 – 26, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Peekay International Inc. recalls SWAN DRY APRICOT and KESHAV DRY APRICOT food treats (7-oz and 14-oz pkgs) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: T & R Enterprise USA Inc. recalls approximately 126,000 pounds of meat and poultry egg roll products that were produced and packed under insanitary conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: PHAC is investigating an outbreak of 12 cases of Salmonella Litchfield illnesses in Ontario (10 cases) and Quebec (2 cases) linked to Filicetti brand Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage. The implicated product was recalled by Longo’s earlier this month.

Allergy Alert: Bavarian Link Meat Products Ltd. (EST. 598) recalls Bavarian Premium Meats Headcheese (5-6kg; All date codes; UPC 6 25787 00501 9) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Grant’s Foodmart, Howard The Butcher’s Meats And Deli Ltd, Industry, Mona Fine Foods, Seif Somali Halal Food Market, Solmaz Foods, Vince Gasparro’s Meat Market recall various raw beef and raw veal products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Bauer Butcher, Boffo’s Fine Foods, Industry, Leavoy Rowe Beef Co. Inc. (EST 625), Market Fresh Meat & Produce Inc., One Fine Food, Stock-In Trade, Butcher & Kitchen recall various raw beef and raw veal products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recalls Kirkland Signature brand Non-GMO Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose (1.36kg and 2 x 1.36kg; Product code EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV) due to Cronobacter spp. contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Drake Meats recalls Drake Meats brand Salami chub (1kg; Best before dates BB\MA NOV/24/2019 & BB\MA DEC/01/2019; UPC 7 71327 12244 6) due to potential underprocessing.

Food Safety Recall: Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. recalls Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. brand Beef Cheekmeat (Variable weights; Production Date: Oct 3, 2019; Product Code: 9567) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Findus Finland Oy recalls Findus Gluteenittomat kalapuikot / Findus Gluten-free Fish Sticks (360g; All date codes) due to undeclared pea protein.

Allergy Alert (France): Intermarché and Netto recall Monique Ranou brand Mini viennois Jambon Fromage frais / Ham-and-fresh-cheese Viennese mini-sandwich (130g; Lot 929001; Best before 03/11/19) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): RUMO BBQ GmbH recalls various STUBB’s brand BBQ sauces due to undeclared mustard, sesame and celery.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Candy King recalls Candy King Sharing Tub of Pick and Mix Favourites (840g; All best before dates to end 2020) due to undeclared gluten (wheat), soybeans and milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): TK Maxx and Homesense recall LITALY Wafer Roll products (various flavours) due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Mania S.p.A. recalls Stubb’s WICKED HABANERO PEPPER WING SAUCE (340 g; Lot 18197; Best before 30/06/2021) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl GB recalls Baresa Green Pesto Alla Genovese (190g; IIF103, IIF183 and IIF186; Best before end June 2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Spartan Protein recalls various products due to undeclared milk, oat (gluten), peanuts and soya. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): TJX Europe (TK Maxx and Homesense) recall LITALY Wafer Roll products (various flavours) due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): McCormick France recalls various STUBB’s products due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s (All date codes up to and including 6 November 2019) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lean sprl recalls tête pressée gantoise / headcheese (Sold at Renmans between October 18th and October 24th) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): ALDI Danmark recalls various meat salads due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): FAMILLE MICHAUD Apiculteurs recalls LUNE DE MIEL brand Pollen en pelotes / pollen balls (250g; various lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Geflügelhof Strauß GBR recalls Shell eggs (Stamp #2-DE-0680392; All expiration dates up to and including 24.11.2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bley Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Lüttje Kochmettwurst, geräuchert / smoked sausage (10 x 50g pkgs; Lot #19374; Best before 18.12.2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Chiemgauer Naturfleisch recalls two batches of salami products due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fresh-Care Convenience B.V. / Fresh-Care Convenience GmbH recalls various chicken salad products containing kidney beans as a side dish after Listeria monocytogenes was found in a sample of the kidney beans. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EWU Thüringen Wurst und Spezialitäten GmbH recalls Original Thüringer Bockwurst (650g; Batch code 701/13/27.09.21 178/1.3; Expiry 27.09.2021) due to foreign matter (red plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Hühnchenfleisch Zubereitung nach dem 4. Monat / dmBio Chicken Meat Preparation after the 4th month (125g; Best before 21.01.2021) due to foreign matter (small, blue foil particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls LUNE DE MIEL brand Pollen en pelotes / pollen balls (250g; various lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected product.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Karl Berg Sausage & Meat Manufacturing & Sales (2000) Ltd. recalls Romanian kebab, minced seasoned frozen beef with high fat content (680g; Best before dates 26.11.19 and 04.12.19) due to possible E. coli O157 contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Gate Pa (Tauranga) recalls New World Gate Pa brand NZ Beef Premium Mince (various weights: Best before 20oct19) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.