Recalls and Alerts: November 15 – 18, 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: FDA reminds parents not to feed honey to children younger than one year old. Honey Pacificers purchased in Mexico suspected in four cases of infant botulism in Texas.

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall: Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC recalls 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to possible contamination with Salmonella Reading. The contaminated turkey meat may be linked to a 35-state outbreak of Salmonella Reading illnesses, including one death, 164 illnesses and 63 hospitalizations.

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): CDC reports outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to ground beef recalled by JBS Tolleson, Inc. has grown to 246 confirmed cases (59 hospitalized) in 25 states.

Allergy Alert: Chukar Cherries recalls Amaretto Rainier Chocolate Cherries (7.5 oz; Best By date of 09/2019; UPC 0 11261 22307 7) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC recalls Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade, manufactured by Purveyors Kitchen (7.75oz glass jars with a black metal lid; Lot codes PKPP17179A, PKPP17179B, PKPP17179C and PKPP17230B; Best before June 2019 and August 2019 (Lot code PKPP17230B)) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: The Quaker Oats Company recalls 21 boxes of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal (17.1 oz; Best Before JUL 30 19 or JUL 31 19; UPC 0 30000 6211 1) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to five Target stores. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of the affected locations.

Food Safety Recall: Majestic Meat Company recalls approximately 532 pounds of bulk ground beef, ground beef patties, and meatballs due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to restaurants in the state of Utah.

Food Safety Recall: Green Cedar Dairy recalls Green Cedar Ackawi cheese (Sell by March 26, 2019 or later) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed at retail locations East Dearborn and Dearborn Heights Michigan.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Paradise Kosher recalls various baked goods due to undeclared wheat, gluten, eggs, sesame seeds, mustard and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Ottogi brand Jin Ramen Spicy (600g; BEST BEFORE AUG.20.2019) and Ottogi brand Jin Ramen Mild (600g; BEST BEFORE AUG.19.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: L’Intermarché Lagoria recalls sardines due to elevated levels of histamine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Chez Hector Prêt à manger recalls JAMBON À LA BIÈRE ET SIROP D’ÉRABLE (500 mL; All product sold up to and including 16 November 2018) because the product may be unsafe for consumption.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Everyday mélange à la noix muscade (100g; Lot #P101372; Best before 08/2022) due to undeclared milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Allergy Alert (UK): Nisa recalls Heritage Dark Chocolate (90g; Best before 5 December 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Clive’s recalls Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts (190g; all Best before dates; All batch codes) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nisa recalls Heritage Dark Chocolate (90g; Best before 5 December 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Clive’s recalls Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts, chilled (190g; all dates up to and including 24 November 2018) and Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts, frozen (190g; all dates up to and including 24 May 2019) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Bakersfield Skagenslapper frozen rolls (10 pieces/750g; Best before 01/10/2019, 02/10/2019) due to foreign matter (blue plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa ApS recalls Gestus Pasta with hot-smoked salmon (360g; All dates from 15.11.2018 to 28.11.2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bergams recalls Bergams brand Purée de carotte, boeuf, épices cajun, patate douce (Best before 13/10 to 06/11, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bergams recalls Bergams brand Wrap chaud, bœuf, légumes à l’orientale (Best before 12/10 to 05/11, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Maredoc brand clams (1kg and 3kg; Sold November 6 – 12, 2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ferme Chapuis recalls Perle de Compostelle raw milk cheese (Best before 16.11.2018; Product of France) due to verotoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Caffreys recalls Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows (All batches; Best before 30 January 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aldi recalls The Deli Green Pesto (140g; Use by 23.11.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Goldsmith Goats recalls Goldsmith Goats Raw Goats Milk (All batch codes; All use-by dates) due to contamination with Escherichia coli O157 vt1.

Food Safety Recall (UK-England): Booths recalls Booths mince pies (4-pack; Batch code P/463246; Best before 12 January 2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland): Caffreys recalls Confectionery Halloween Bloodie Mallows (All batches; Best before 30 January 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK-England): The Raw Factory Ltd recalls various raw pet food products containing tripe and/or pork due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Angliss Hong Kong Food Service Ltd recalls Casa Modena brand Mortadella Bologna IGP con pistacchio (Use by November 28, 2018; Product of Italy) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): My Queen Pty Ltd recalls Mini Cici Jelly and Mini Cici Jelly with dairy (360g; All Best before dates; Product of China) due to a choking hazard.

Recalls and Alerts: June 28 – July 2, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Nueske’s Meat Products, Inc. recalls approximately 12,946 pounds of pork products due to undeclared brown rice flour and glycerin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped directly to consumers nationwide via internet and mail order sales.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market brand oatmeal raisin cookies (18-count plastic container; Sell by dates June 4 through July 8, 2018; PLU begins with 23209) due to undeclared soy. The recalled cookies were sold in Whole Foods Market stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: L&D Market, Inc. recalls approximately three pounds of chicken wrap products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Allergy Alert: LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. recalls certain lots of Prescript-Assist dietary supplement due to undeclared almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected production lots.

Allergy Alert: Pinnacle Foods Inc. recalls Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing (15 oz.; Best by Jan 13 19; Case lot code 4913019S51) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert: May Flower International Inc. recalls 3+2 Soda Crackers (4.4-oz pkg) due to undeclared milk.

Food Recall: Talking Rain® recalls specific lot codes of bottles of its Sparkling Ice® Cherry Limeade beverage due to consumer complaints of off-taste and off-odor. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Blissful Remedies recalls specific products containing kratom due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Edel Weisz recalls étagé de porc effiloché (small and large sizes; all product sold through 27 June 2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading recalls Certain Nanfang brand, Want Want brand and Chencun brand products due to undeclared peanut, walnut, and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: BOUCHERIE & CHARCUTERIE TRADITION A (Côte-Saint-Luc, QC) recalls rosette de Lyon (variable weight; sold between 14 May 2018 and 29 June 2018) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: The Butcher’s Blend recalls certain extra-lean ground beef products due to E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed through retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Andalos inc. (Saint-Laurent, QC) recalls various pastry products that were not prepared and held under conditions that would ensure their safety.

Food Safety Recall: Goodleaf Community Farms Ltd. recalls Goodleaf brand Daikon Radish microgreens (75g; Best before JN 30; Lot #MR088; UPC 6 28451 71410 1) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold through retailers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA advises of recall of Garden of Life brand Bouteille de Raw Organic Protein Chocolate (820g; Lot 7150-1c1; Best by 30/05/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): Chef Select to go recalls Bulgar, quinoa, roast chicken and tomato salad (250g; Lot K5P; Best by 01/07/2018K6P – 02/07/2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Mullaghmore Bakery recalls Mullaghmore Bakery Fruit Scones, Cherry Scones and Wheaten Scones (4 pack; All best before dates up to and including 04 July 2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Mullaghmore Bakery recalls various scone products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Wholefoodsa recalls Pit & Pit brand Roasted, salted pistachios (250g, Lot #L1518468010, Expiration 07/10/2018 and 750g, Lot #L1521401936, Expiration 21/11/2018) due to elevated ochratoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls Downtown Chunky Cool Brownie (400 g / 500 ml; 27/03/2020) due to foreign matter (blue plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Terrinne de campagne, 25% less salt (150g; Lot #131; Best by 13 JUN) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tablier blanc recalls Leclerc, Auchan, Cora, and Systeme U brands of Shredded coconut (125g pkg; Lot #F044; Best by 25/01/2019) due to Salmonella weltevreden contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Il Ceppo Srl recalls Vitello tonnato (200g; Lot #181485005; Best by 08-07-2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Outbreak Alert (Australia): South Australia is experiencing an outbreak of 21 recent confirmed cases of Salmonella havana, including seven people who were hospitalised. The illnesses have been linked to consumption of SA Sprouts alfalfa sprouts products. The implicated sprouts were recalled by the manufacturer.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Han Ga Wee Pty Ltd recalls PORK BBQ SPICY (All best before dates up to and including 07 Jun 19) due to undeclared shellfish.

Recalls and Alerts: December 22 – 26, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Harris Teeter recalls HT Traders Mama Biscotti Mini Biscotti – Triple Chocolate (Sold since December 8, 2017; UPC 7203670827) due to undeclared almonds and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Nodine’s Smokehouse, Inc. recalls Smoked Salmon (1.5 lb and 8 oz packages; lot numbers 40173 and 33173) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Pak Inc. recalls specific lots of Sliced Apples due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in retail stores and through distributors.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy recalls Farm Boy brand Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Almonds (275g; Best Before November 21, 2018; UPC 8 08912 00852 3) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert (Update): Bayan Grocers Inc. recalls Polly Ann brand frozen dessert bars due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and possibly nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: HQ Fine Foods recalls various brands of sandwich products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers nationwide.

Europe

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference 4 pack Aberdeen Angus British Beef Quarter Pounders, Frozen (454g; Best before July 2018, September 2018 and October 2018) because a small number of customers have become unwell with E. coli O157 after consuming the product.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Isokari Lohipyörykän (Expiration February 2, 2018) due to undeclared allergy information.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Excellence brand Amuse-gueules frais (240g; Best before 27/12/2017 & 28/12/2017; Lot #DIV318V0730 & DIV318V0731) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods A/S recalls Slagterens Simremad brand pork jaws (Expiration dates 12.12.2017 and 13.12.2017) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Errington Cheese Ltd recalls Dunsyre Blue (all pack sizes; all batches) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): The Farmer’s Son recalls various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Eitan’s Cake Manufacturing Company Ltd recalls various stuffed cream cakes and nut cakes, chocolate and poppy seeds due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hararit Food Industries Ltd recalls Tahini Hararit (500g; Best before 17/10/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.