Recalls and Alerts: August 13 – 16, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: FDA and CDC continue their investigation into the source of a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to Fresh Express Salad Mix served at McDonalds outlets in IL, IA, IN, WI, MI, OH, MN, NE, SD, MT, ND, KY, WV, and MO. As of August 16th, the federal agencies have received reports of 476 illnesses in 15 states.

Allergy Alert: Marsee Foods, Inc. dba Marsee Baking recalls chocolate chip, ginger spice, and oatmeal raisin cookies sold at Café Yumm! restaurants due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled products were sold at Café Yumm! restaurants in Oregon and Washington between August 6, 2018 and August 15, 2018.

Allergy Alert: Salt & Straw Ice Cream recalls certain Chocolate Gooey Brownie pints due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected plant codes and lot codes.

Food Supplement Safety Recall: World Organix LLC recalls various products containing kratom due to high microbial loads and possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Supplement Safety Recall: Zakah Life, LLC recalls various products containing kratom due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Chocolate Mint Ice Cream due to absence of labeling in French. The product contains skim milk, cream, lactose, milk protein, butter and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Casino recalls Greek-style Quinoa (200g; Lot #18 212 026; Best before 21/08/2018) due to undeclared oat flakes, soy flakes and barley flakes.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Sarria – I Dolci Della Sardegna recalls Papassini alle noci (0.3kg and 0.5kg; All lots) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Sarria – I Dolci Della Sardegna recalls Papassini dolci misti (0.2kg & 0.3kg; All lots) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): The Greenery recalls Curry Madras and Green Curry (Best before 20-08-2018 or earlier) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Volys Star NV recalls Volibon Kalkoenschnitzel / Escalope de dinde / turkey cutlet (2 x 125g; Lot #43151; Best by 20/08/18 ; 24/08/18 ; 27/08/18) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La société Earl Mounier recalls Fromage AOP Pélardon goat cheese (All lots between 10/07/2018 and 29/07/2018; Best before 10/09/2018 and 29/09/2018 inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Danone Finland Oy recalls Activia Strawberry Yoghurt (4x125g & 8x125g; Best before 16.08.2018) due to foreign matter (red plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Galileo recalls Gorgonzola with mascarpone (sold at Carrefour from 05 July 2018 to 15 August 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’Atelier de l’Argoat recalls Atelier de l’Argoat brand Andouille de Guémené (Lot #30C070828; Best by 22/09/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Odyssee recalls Odyssee brand Smoked Trout (120g; Lot #10226J2; Best by 13/08/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Elle & Vire recalls Elle & Vire brand Vanilla cream dessert (4 x 125g; Best by 30/11/2018) due to a possible sterility defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): Paysan Breton recalls Paysan Breton brand Plain and Tex Mex style roasted chicken wings due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Castelli France recalls Castelli France brand Coppa Di Vittorio (sold between 08/06/18 & 09/08/18) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Prestige de la Sarthe recalls certain gellied pork tongue products due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’EARL Mounier recalls Mounier brand AOP Pélardon cheese (Lot No. 10-07-2018 to 29-07-2018; Best before 10/09/2018 to 29/09/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Martin Amberger Kartoffelverarbeitung Dolli-Werk GmbH & Co. KG recalls Feldmühle brand old Bavarian type GQB Potato Salad (6 x 1kg cartons; Best before 08/25/2018) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Seidl Confiserie GmbH recalls various products due to possible foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hof Dannwisch recalls Sommerfreude Cheese Salad (Best before 06.08. and 24.08) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Finn’s Butchers’ Shop recalls all smoked meat products (all dates and batch codes) due to processing in an unapproved facility.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Kaempff-Kohler recalls Fromage AOP Pélardon goat cheese (Lot #10-07-2018 to 29-07-2018; Best by 10/09/2018 to 29/09/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Kadac Pty Ltd recalls Lotus Certified Organic Millet Meal (500g; Best Before 13.11.2018, 17.12.2018, 05.02.2019, 01.07.2019, 05.08.2019, 30.09.2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Ground Hues recalls Ground Hues Snowballs Retro Raspberry and Ground Hues Snowballs Classic (150g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 06 Oct 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Crombie & Price Ltd recalls Lotus brand Organic Millet Meal (500g; Best before 13.11.18, 17.12.18, 05.02.19, 01.07.19, 05.08.19) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Provedore Group recalls Mamma Lucia Greek Style Fetta Cheese (2 Kg buckets; Use by 18 December 18; Batch 18172) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Longhill Farms Ltd recalls Longhill Farms raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (Batch Numbers D-0608 to D-1508 inclusive; Use by 10 August 2018 to 19 August 2018 inclusive) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 29 – August 2, 2018

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall: Kerry Inc. recalls Soy Honey Cluster (30 lb. case, plastic bag in cardboard box Product code 30666529.137) because an ingredient in this product was manufactured during the time-frame and on the same piece of equipment that was associated with a Salmonella outbreak.

Public Health Alert: USDA issues Public Health Alert for Beef, Pork, and Poultry Salad and Wrap Products due to concerns about contamination with Cyclospora. Please refer to the Alert for a list of affected products, which were distributed by Caito Foods LLC.

Allergy Alert: Sweet Earth Foods recalls Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla (8 oz; Best by 6/28/19; Lot #8149; UPC 016741000551) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: Mojave Foods recalls MOJAVE HIBISCUS FLOWER – BULK PRODUCE ITEM (Random weight; Sold between 4/13/2018 – 7/31/2018; UPC 7946607198) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: HP Hood LLC recalls Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk (half-gallon cartons; Use-by September 2, 2018) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was shipped to AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Classic Coleslaw (14 oz.; Use by 08-08-18; Mfg codes W201004, W201005, W201006, W201007, and W201008; Time stamps after 23:21 through 02:00am; UPC 7143001066) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap, Trader Giotto’s Caesar Salad with Chicken, and Trader Ming’s Chinese Inspired Salad with Chicken (Best by 07/21/18 through 07/23/18) due to possible Cyclospora contamination. The recalled products were sold in Trader Joe’s stores in IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, & WI.

Food Safety Recall: General Mills Inc. recalls Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey breakfast cereal (19 oz. & 14.1 oz. boxes; UPC 16000-44473 and 16000-45137 respectively; Best before 05MAY2019, 06MAY2019, 07MAY2019, 08MAY2019, 09MAY2019, and 10MAY2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold in Lucky, SaveMart, and Department of Defense Commissary stores and may also have been distributed elsewhere across the USA.

Food Safety Recall: Mojave Foods recalls El Guapo Flor de Hibiscus Flower (2.0 oz; Best by APR/07/21, APR/16/21, APR/17/21, MAY/16/21 and MAY/19/21; UPC 44989-00522) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Bières de Chimay, S.A. and its U.S. importer, Manneken Brussel Imports recalls Chimay Grande Réserve Trappist Ale (750ml bottles; Lots L17-813 and L17-814) because bottles may spontaneously break causing a risk of injury from broken glass.

Food Safety Recall: Buehler’s recalls Buehler’s Deli Cole Slaw (UPC codes 7086 and 37086) due to possible foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boar’s Head recalls Boar’s Head Sweet Vidalia Onions Sauce (9-oz jar; UPC 042421069563) due to possible foreign matter contamination. The recalled item was sold at Sprouts and may also have been available in other stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Poissonnerie du Havre ltée recalls various products due to undeclared mustard seed, sesame seed, sulfites, soy, wheat, milk and/or gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pâtisserie Anna Pierrot recalls GÂTEAU DE VOYAGE CHOCOLAT ET CARAMEL FLEUR DE SEL (variable size; all stock) due to undeclared egg, milk, soy and wheat.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Macaroni jambon-fromage (1kg; Lots 18303, 18303a, 18314A; Best before 06/08/2018 – 08/08/2018 & 10/08/2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Vitasia Gyoza Dumplings with Chicken & Pork (400g; Batch code 16:52 G156 K MMG 0054; Best before 05.12.2019) due to undeclared Celery, Crustaceans, Milk, Molluscs, Sesame and Soya.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop brand Red Beet Soup (Best before 2018-08-20) because the product may contain undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls McEnnedy Peanut flavoured Supersize Flips (450g; Batch code L35104; Best by 12 November 2018) duie to undeclared nuts or gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona chopped tomato with basil (400g; Lot L327NDB 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Florette and Cueillette recall Dill (11g sachets; various lot numbers and best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): McDonald’s recalls Chicken Caesar Salad (sold in McDonald’s restaurants between 9 & 14 July 2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tallec recalls Tallec brand Jambon à l’ancienne (Lot #01818606; Best before 07/08/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Festein d’Alsace recalls Festein d’Alsace Brochettes de poulet texanes (Lots 25/07/2018 to 01/08/2018; Best before 06/08/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Capitaine Houat recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées CAL 80/100 pièces/kg (500g; Lot #389 31 198; Best before 29/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Charcuterie Ader recalls Charcuterie Ader brand Rosette courte, Saucisson pur porc et Chorizo (All lots; All best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lidl Deutschland recalls Italiamo Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice with Basil (400g; Batch code L327NDB 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Lidl Freshona Chopped Tomatoes with Herbs (400g; Batch code 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Product of Italy) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Whitworths recalls Whitworths Granulated Sugar (1kg and 5kg; Batch codes F201U81873, FS02U81783 & FS02U81853; Product of UK) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Newbridge Meats recalls various sausages due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Caseificio Sociale Comprensoriale de Primiero recalls Formaggio Dolomiti Aromatizzato Alle Erbe L.T. (variable weights; Lot #18164) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Italiamo brand Chopped Tomatoes with Basil (400g; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet supermarkten recalls various meat products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Well Synergy International Limited and UNIGRA S.R.L (Hong Kong) recall OraSi Walnut (1L pack; Best before February 14, 2019; Product of Italy) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woombye Cheese Company recalls Blackall Gold Washed Rind (200g; Best Before 10.09.18), Camembert (200g Best Before 06.09.18), Truffle Triple Cream Brie food service size only (various weights, approx. 1.4kg each; Best Before 17.09.18), and Triple Cream Brie (200g; Best Before 17.09.18) due to high E. coli count.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Metcash recalls Black & Gold Frozen Mixed Vegetables and Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables (1kg; All Stock) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 9 – 15, 2018

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

Outbreak Alert: FDA and CDC are investigating a Cyclospora outbreak in IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI associated with McDonald’s salads. The salads were distributed to approximately 3,000 McDonald’s stores in 14 states: IL, IA, IN, WI, MI, OH, MN, NE, SD, MT, ND, KY, WV, and MO. Two people have been hospitalized; 61 illnesses have been confirmed to date.

Outbreak Alert: CDC and FDA are investigating a Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak linked to fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela. A total of 12 illnesses, including 4 hospitalizations, have been reported from Maryland, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.

Outbreak Alert (Update): CDC reports the outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal has grown to 100 confirmed cases in 33 states. Thirty of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Utz Quality Foods, LLC. recalls Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips (2.875 oz; Expiration dates October 6th – 20th; UPC 0-41780-00153-5) and Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips (7.5 oz; Expiration dates August 18th – October 27th; UPC 0-41780-00049-1) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Papa John’s Salads and Produce recalls 148 units of the Superfood Salads due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to stores in AZ, CA, CO, MT, NM, NV, UT, and WY from July 9, 2018 – July 10, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: The Beautiful Pig, Inc. recalls an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat and raw pork and beef products because the products were produced, packed and distributed without the benefit of inspection and were also under U.S. retention when shipped without approval.

Food Safety Recall: Afandina Halal recalls an undetermined amount of raw poultry products that were produced, packaged and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in New York City.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Bloom Global Foods Inc. recalls certain Organica brand pickle in olive oil products due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Hain Celestial Canada, ULC recalls Europe’s Best Field Berry Mix (600g; Product codes 2020MA03, 2020MA04, 2020MA10 and 2020MA11; UPC 8 71454 03618 7) and Europe’s Best 4-Field Berry Mix (2kg; Product code 2020MA02; UPC 8 71454 00200 7) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cora recalls Club Sandwich with Ham and Emmental (Best before 14/07/2018) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Czech Republic): Kaufman Czech Republic recalls Madison – biscuits with pieces of dark and milk chocolate and raisins (150g; Batch No. L3181111; Best before March 12, 2019; Product of Poland) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Czech Republic): VIOLET KANGAROO recalls Roshen bubble bitter chocolate (85g; Batch No. 31.03.18 1; Best by 30 September 2019; product of Ukraine) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unilever recalls Frisco brand Vienetta Chocolate ice cream (650 mL; Lot nos. L8047BA004, L8047CA004, L8047AA004 and L8048AA004; Best before 02/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Denmark recalls Spidskålsalat med mormordressing / Spider bowl with grandmother dressing (345g; Best before 11/07/2018) due to undeclared milk and cream.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Atria Suomi Oy recalls Artesaani lämminsavustettu raakamakkara (240g; Best before July 17, 2018) and Artesaani lämminsavustettu raakamakkara Gouda (240g; Best before July 17, 2018) due to undeclared cheese.

Allergy Alert (France): Manufacturer recalls Sélection Mousquetaires brand P’tit poisson au fromage (200g; Lot #81770060; Best before 24/07/2018) due to undeclared milk and shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Massafra GmbH recalls Sauce with Vongole Conserve della Nonna (190g; Lot #12LA017; Best before 31.07.2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Avoca Sticky Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings (460g; Use by 10.07.2018) due to undeclared gluten (wheat), peanut, soybeans and sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): MELEGA & PRINI srl recalls Nordic Seafood A/S Yellowfin Tuna slices (175-225g; Batch #BMI 18/02; Best before 10-11-2019) due to histamine.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Sfoglia Turino recalls Carrefour Pizzette crude di pasta sfoglia surgelate (300g; Lot #L8089; Best before 30-09-2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Scotland): Alice Cairns Butchers Limited recalls various meat products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont nv recalls several OLIVIANA brand products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay recalls Escalope de Prague (approx 400g; Best before 14/7/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Scampi marinated in green pesto and garlic (Lot #BTG203V1812 to BTG203V1848; Best before 03/06/18 to 15/07/18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): K-Salad recalls Salatmesteren – Sandwich æggesalat / Saladmaster Egg Salad Sandwich (200g; Best before 06/08/2018) due to foreign matter (clear plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Nestlé recalls Guigoz brand 1er âge Formule Epaissie (800g; Lot #8075080624; due to potential Enterobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Gel Manche brand Salade camarguaise and Salade Landaise (3kg; Best before 13/07/2018 to 03/08/2018) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Produit Blanc brand Pain au chocolat (450g, 10 pieces; Best before 07/08/2018) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Selles/Cher recalls Plaza André brand cheese made from raw goat milk (Lot #2106; Best before 19/08/18) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Capitaine Houat brand Cooked whole medium-sized shrimp, refrigerated (Sold from 28/06 through 09/07) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Krónan ehf recalls Krone brand Luxurious Pork Casserole, Luxurious Pork Casserole Italian Mariner, Luxurious Pork Cake New York (All best before dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cesare Fiorucci S.r.l. recalls Prosciutto Cotto Quanto Basta, two servings (90g; Lot #8278001840; Best before 05-08-2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Scampi marinated in green pesto and garlic (Lot #BTG203V1812 to BTG203V1848; Best before 03/06/18 to 15/07/18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): CORA et LIDL recall various Tapenades due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH French free-range chicken fillet (Best before 17-07-2018, AH French chicken breast cubes (Best before 15-07-2018), AH French chicken filet cheeses (Best before 15-07-2018) and AH French chicken fillet (Best before 14-07-2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dupontcheese recalls various cheese spreads and pesto spreads due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop recalls Coop Chopped schnitzel with 30% vegetables (2 x 100g; Best before 09/07 – 20/07) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores brand Basil Pesto (130g; All batch codes and best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Yinon recalls Yinon Frozen Puff Pastry (1kg; Best by 27.06.19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Chantal Organics Ltd recalls Loving Earth brand Coconut Chocolate Butter (175g glass jar; Best before 15/9/2019; Product of Australia) due to undeclared tree nuts.