Recalls and Alerts: October 13 – 16, 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

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports an outbreak of 21 Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses in 13 states linked to pet turtles. Seven people have been hospitalized.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: USDA issues a public health alert for raw non-intact beef products derived from imported beef from Ontario, Canada that has been recalled by Ryding-Regency Meat Packers, Ltd. because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Peekay International Inc. recalls KESHAV Dry Apricot (7-oz and 14-oz pkgs; UPC 4386423302 and 4386423303, respectively) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Samurai, Inc. recalls Furikake Popcorn (5-oz pkg; Best by 103019, 111519, 113019 and 121519) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Mical Seafood, Inc. recalls frozen, wild-caught yellowfin Tuna Loins, Tuna Poke, Tuna Steaks, Tuna Ground Meat, and Tuna Saku (Products of Vietnam) due to elevated histamine levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kenosha Beef International recalls TACO BELL SEASONED BEEF Taco and Burrito Filling (8 x 5-lb bag cases; Use by L2 11/4/19 to L2 11/18/19) due to possible foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Les Moules de la Baie de Gaspé inc. recalls MOULES FRAÎCHES / Fresh mussels (bulk; Sold up to and including October 15, 2019; Harvest zone G-27.9E) due to presence of marine biotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Brenner Packers Ltd., Centennial Foods, Concord Premium Meats Ltd., Doug’s Quality Meats, George’s Meat Shop, Green Fresh Supermarket, Jian Hing Food Mart, Kingsway Meats, Lakeside Meats, North Hill Meats and Deli Ltd., Nortown Foods, P.A.T. Oriental Market, Pusateri’s Fine Foods, Sarajevo Grill and Meat, The Butcher’s Blend, The Garden Basket, Valley Custom Cutting, YNR Halal Inc. 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: Saucisses et Salami Mondial recalls JAMBON PARISIEN / Ham (150g slices; Best before October 18, 2019) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Correction): Loblaw Companies Limited corrects its previous recall announcement and recalls instead President’s Choice brand Sensitive to lactose milk-based powdered infant formula (638g; EXP 2020 NO 05; UPC 0 60383 12994 1) instead of President’s Choice brand Lower Iron milk based powdered infant formula as previously announced by the company. The recalled product may be contaminated with Cronobacter spp.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various ready-to-eat dried sausages due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Industry recalls 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.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Cité Marine recalls AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER brand Filets de cabillaud façon fish & chips / cod fillets (880g; Lot #9282528; Best before 28/10/19) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls La Salade Monoprix brand POTIMARRON tartinade de lentilles corail quinoa (Best before 14/10/2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three J.D. Gross Mini Chocolate Bites products due to lack of English language labeling for allergens, including, barley, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and others), peanuts, sesame and soya). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Hofkäserei Deutschmann GbR recalls various BILLA, MERKUR, ADEG und Sutterlüty brands of Camembert and Brie organic cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE VALLE DE LA BRUCHE recalls Auchan le Charcutier brand Choucroute Garnie pour 6 personnes / Sauerkraut Garnish, 6 servings (2,5kg; Lot #061275; Best before 27/10/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): RAPUNZEL Naturkost recalls Rapunzel Klare Suppe (250g; Best before 18.09.2020) due to possible foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Reykjagarður recalls certain fresh chicken from Reykjagardi sold under the labels of Holta, Kjarfugl and Krona due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Birds Eye recalls Birds Eye 50 Chicken Nuggets with Golden Wholegrain (790g; Batch codes L9208 W V124, L9208 X V124, L9208 Y V124, L9208 Z V124; Best before October 2020) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Birds Eye recalls Birds Eye 50 Chicken Nuggets with Golden Wholegrain (790g; Batch codes L9208 W V124, L9208 X V124, L9208 Y V124, L9208 Z V124; Best before October 2020) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Clarence Street (Hamilton) recalls Pak’n Save Clarence Street brand NZ Beef Mince (All tray sizes; Best before 10.10.19) due to possible foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 10 – 12, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: California New Foods recalls frozen cookie dough products due to undeclared walnuts and peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fisherman’s Pride Processors Inc. recalls Schwan’s Brand Garlic Herb Shrimp (16 oz / 453g; Date code 4A924608xx-B1) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert: Four Whole Foods Market stores in the Midwest region recall White Parkerhouse Rolls (12-count; PLU 49557; Sold between 9/23/2019 – 10/8/2019) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Food Safety Recall: Jumbo Foods Inc. recalls various fresh and frozen Chicken Salad Sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: UNFI recalls Arla Apetina Marinated Feta & Olives in Oil, Pitted (3.1-pound plastic package; UPC 9393605697) due to improper storage temperature that may have permitted growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Costco Canada Inc. recalls Kirkland brand Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes (various sizes; Best Before 19/SE/10 up to and including 19/OC/06 inclusive) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls 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): Gordon Food Service recalls various Gordon Choice brand frozen, diced chicken products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Save On Foods recalls certain Corned Beef products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Nossack Fine Meats Ltd. recalls Butcher’s Pride Corned Beef and Butcher’s Pride Pastrami (various weights; Best before 2019NO27) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): 7164220 Canada Inc., Andy’s Cash & Carry, Danforth Supermarket, Jersey Meat Products, Noor Halal Meat and Grocery, Oriental Food Center 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.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Chupa Chups brand Boisson Fraise / Strawberry sparkling beverage due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Cesare Fiorucci SpA recalls Fiorucci IL GUSTO D’Italia Salame Classico and Fiorucci Salametto (various batch codes) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (Italy): IPAFOOD SRL recalls LO CONTE brand FARINA DI FARRO INTEGRALE (400g; Lot #18339; Best before 31/12/20) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): LIDL GB recalls Alpenfest Pretzel Ice Cream (500 ml; Best before 28 February 2021) because the product contains egg, hazelnut, milk, soya, wheat and may also contain other nuts, peanuts and sesame, which are not declared in English on the label.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Cesare Fiorucci SpA recalls Fiorucci IL GUSTO D’Italia Salame Classico and Fiorucci Salametto (various batch codes) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Beyco recalls Fulya brand Tavuk Sosis / canned chicken sausages (550g; Best before 23/08/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE recalls BROCELIANDE brand Jambon cuit supérieur Découenné Dégraissé rôti / Skinned, defatted cooked ham (2 slices/pkg; Lot #814484; Best before 30/09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH and Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG recall Fresh Low-fat (1.5%) milk (1 liter; Various best before dates) due to Aeromonas hydrophila /caviae contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaiser-Brot GmbH recalls Goldähren Dreikorntoast bread (500g; Best before 19.10.2019) and Goldähren Vollkornsandwich bread (750g; Best before 19.10.2019) due to foreign matter (hard plastic splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): SB-Convenience GmbH recalls Landjunker Rinderhackfleisch / ground beef (500g; Lot #36862231; Best before 14.10.2019) due to foreign matter (blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Greifen-Fleisch GmbH recalls Pommersche Leberwurst / Liver sausage (~150g; Lots #9365 & 9372; Best before 18.10.2019) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ludwig Schelkopf GmbH & Co. KG recalls Regensburger (Lot #273; Best before 18.10.2019) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Olives de la mer brand Tellines (molluscs) (500g; Lot #L9112) due to Norovirus GII contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Pasco Foods Ltd recalls several varieties of their own brand of cooking sauces 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.

Recalls and Alerts: October 6 – 9, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Blue Bell Ice Cream recalls Butter Crunch Ice Cream (half-gal; Code date 082621222) due to foreign object (broken tool) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Lipari Foods recalls Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches (5 oz; Lot #24201909; Best before 10/17/19) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Merilin Trading Co. recalls Merilin brand Dried Pear (120g; BEST BEFORE: 20 JAN 2021; UPC 6 935309 099599) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Blouin enr. recalls TÊTE FROMAGÉE / Head cheese (~200g; All product sold up to and including October 7, 2019) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Falafel Yoni inc. recalls Z’HUG fresh vegetables in oil (250 ml; All products sold up to and including October 4, 2019) because the item was manufactured and packaged in a manner that may render it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Lower Iron milk based powdered infant formula (900g; EXP 2021 AU 29; UPC 0 60383 69839 3) due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination

Food Safety Recall: The Beef Boutique Ltd. recalls The Beef Boutique Ltd. brand raw beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls TARTINADE DE TRUITE FUMÉE / Smoked trout tartinade (160; All products with best before dates up to and including November 8, 2019) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls certain products containing diced chicken due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. recalls Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. raw beef products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls two Deli – icious Fresh Goods brand products containing diced chicken due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Coursesu recalls U brand Escalope de volaille panée spaghetti sauce tomate basilic / Breaded chicken cutlet with spaghetti in tomato basil sauce (300g: Lots G399260L & G389267S; Best before 21/10/2019 & 28/10/2019, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Cesare Fiorucci SPA recalls Salametto (150g; Lot #9050224001; Best before 10/11/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Hoogvliet and Plus recall Salame classico (150g; Expiration dates from 13-10-2019 up to and including 2-12-2019; Product of Italy) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Änglamark brand Havrekli (Best before 2020-04-16) due to undeclared rye.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): EUROKIP recalls Kok O’Rell brand Haché De Poulet Assaisonné / Seasoned ground chicken (~500g; Lot #119072; Best before 11/10/2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls all Wahid brand delicatessen products due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coursesu recalls U brand Steaks hachés pur boeuf / Ground beef patties (10 x 100g; Lot #234; Best before 22/08/2020) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Vivière recalls Moules de Bouchot AOP Baie du Mont Saint Michel / Bay Saint Michel mussels (Sold between 04/10/2019 and 09/10/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): NATIVA 2018 SRL recalls SALAME STELLINO (~1 kg; Lot #2819; Various best before dates (see recall notice for details)) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Offerman recalls various Freshly, Kraak-Vers, FairBeleg, Anur, Wahid brands of sliced meats due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Atria recalls all Wilke brand meat products due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Neve Hatavlin Ltd recalls Breadcrumbs with garlic (400g) and gold breadcrumbs (1 kg) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Project Wadi Attir Ltd. recalls Country yogurt made from fresh and pasteurized sheep milk, 4.8% fat (1 Liter; Expiry 10/10/2019) due to bacterial anomalies.