Recalls and Alerts: May 21 – 23, 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: FDA reports that vegetable trays produced by Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. and sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota are linked to three Salmonella Infantis illnesses in Wisconsin and one illness in Minnesota. FDA is inspecting the Del Monte facility in Kankakee, Illinois that produced the implicated vegetable trays. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is advising the public not to consume the following products:

  • Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) 6 oz.
  • Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) 12 oz.

Food Safety Recall: ADM Milling Co. and ALDI recall Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour (5-lb bag; all best if used by dates and all lots; UPC 041498130404) due to potential E. coli contamination. The recalled product was distributed to select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: Aurora Packing Company, Inc. recalls approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped nationwide for further distribution and processing.

Food Safety Recall: BEF Foods, Inc. recalls Bob Evans Beef Stroganoff Pasta (18-oz sealed plastic trays; Use by 07/02/19; Time stamp between 15:00 and 18:37) as the products were manufactured without benefit of inspection. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: Blount Fine Foods recalls Panera BREAD at HOME Chicken Tortilla Soup (16-oz plastic bowls; Use by 07/05/2019; Lot codes 042619-3V or 042619-4V) due to possible foreign matter (plastic) contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distribution centers and retail locations in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia, and does not include any products sold at Panera restaurants.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Polish Trade Centre Ltd. recalls Laskol brand Chrzan / Horseradish with citrus acid (290g; All batch codes; UPC 5 902556 001126) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie des chefs inc. recalls CRETONS DE VEAU (All lots sold up to and including May 23, 2019) due to undeclared wheat and PÂTÉ MEXICAIN (All lots sold up to and including May 23, 2019) due to undeclared wheat, mustard, milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Les Serres René Fontaine Inc. recalls Pousses et Ciebrand Mix Spicy Microgreens (75g; Best Before 19MA20, 061FE05; UPC 6 74001 03531 8) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers in Quebec.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Denmark): At least 20 Danes have become ill with Yersinia enterocolitica infections since March. Outbreak victims include 11 women and 9 men aged 2-74 years – including most people aged 20-30 years. An additional 37 individuals were reported ill in Sweden. According to the Statens Serum Institut and Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, the illnesses are linked to consumption of spinach.

Allergy Alert (France): La société SVELTIC recalls Auchan brand Falafels boulgour (280g; Lot #19-127-490; Best before 25/06/2019) due to undeclared eggs, soy, milk and celery.

Allergy Alert (France): La Société Oriental Viandes recalls Oriental Gourmet brand Laban / Fermented milk (1-litre cartons; Lot #190606; Best before 06/06/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldi Ireland recalls Butcher’s Selection Irish Smoky BBQ Ribs (500g; All batches and use-by dates) due to undeclared mustard, wheat and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls AUCHAN FALAFELS BOULGOUR (280g; Lot #19-127-490; Best before 25/06/2019) due to undeclared eggs, milk, soy and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Brioche hamburger buns (2 x 75g; Best before 02-07-2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Freshasia Foods Ltd recalls Bok Choy & Mushroom Veg Dumplings (450g; Batch code 16/09/2020; Best before 16 September 2020) due to undeclared prawns.

Allergy Alert (UK): Costa Coffee recalls Costa Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad (290g; Use by 22 May 2019) due to undeclared fish, milk and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lorre (N.V.) recalls selected batch codes of Trader Joe’s brand Mendiants classic bio et Mendiants exotic bio due to elevated levels of ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): De Zuivelarij BVBA recalls Berloumi chèvre goat cheese (~300g; Lot THT 11/06/2019; Best before 11/06/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Monoprix brand Basmati Rice in packets (5 x 90g; Best before 25/09/2020 and 26/09/2020) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Rimantas Meats recalls Smoked Pork Sausage (All batch codes; All expiry dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls BURGER GRILL (2X120g; Lot #05213010108; Best Before 16/05/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Petit Pain Brown (8 pieces; Best before 24-05-2019) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Aldi recalls Milsani vanilla custard (Best before 05-06-2019) due to contamination with a detergent.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls various Jumbo Huismerk brand pork products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales specific): Waitrose & Partners recalls Essential Waitrose Pickled Sweet Sliced Beetroot (340g; End date September 2020) because some jars may contain small pieces of glass.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Chef’s Garden Limited recalls Roza’s Gourmet brand Miso & Edamame Dip (160g; Best before June 5, and June 21, 2019; Product of Australia) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Rami Levy Marketing Plant 2006 LTD recalls Rami Levy brand Tehina Raw Product (500g and 1kg) and Rami Levy brand Tehina Full Product due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ingham’s recalls Ingham’s Sweet Chilli Chicken Kiev (Purchased from the deli counter only on 19, 20 and 21 of May 2019) due to foreign matter (blue rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Roza’s Gourmet recalls Roza’s Gourmet Miso & Edamame Dip (Best Before: up to and including 23 JUNE 2019) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 21 – 24, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports 117 cases of Salmonella Carrau in 10 states. Thirty-two people have been hospitalized. The illnesses have been linked to pre-cut melons supplied by Caito Foods LLC. On April 12, 2019, Caito Foods, Inc. recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and pre-cut fruit medley products containing one of these melons produced at the Caito Foods LLC facility in Indianapolis, Ind.

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 156 cases of E. coli O103 in 10 states. Twenty people have been hospitalized. The illnesses are associated with consumption of ground beef from several different grocery stores and restaurants. Many ill people bought large trays or chubs of ground beef from grocery stores and used the meat to make dishes like spaghetti sauce and sloppy joe.

Food Safety Recall: K2D Foods, doing business as (DBA) Colorado Premium Foods recalls approximately 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to distributors in Port Orange, Fla. and Norcross, Ga. for further distribution to restaurants.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. recalls GPM brand Pea Shoots (100g, 230g, 455g; Product batch code 10851) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, and may also have been sold elsewhere in Canada.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls EARL Le Moulin de la Fosse brand Fromages fermiers / farm cheeses (Sold between 2/04 and 20/04/2019) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for specific information on where the recalled products were sold.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Angel Jasmine Bakery Shop recalls chocolate flavored balls and chocolate paste filled crunchy cookies (300g; Expiry 1.6.19) due to incorrect allergen labeling regarding presence of egg and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Meshek Melamed Ltd. recalls Beyond burger, plant-based meat (2 x 113g; Expiry 01.10.19) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

 

Recalls and Alerts: March 24 – 31, 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

Allergy Alert: Theo Chocolate recalls Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate bars (3 oz; Lot code 3092529; Best by 1/2020; UPC 8 74492 00325 8) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. recalls Blueberry Bread (3.7 oz net wt; Sold between 03/25/2019 – 03/26/2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Market of Choice, Inc. recalls approximately 1,094 pounds of pork and poultry pâté products due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to Market of Choice retail locations in Oregon.

Food Safety Recall: Aurora Packing Company, Inc. recalls approximately 4,838 pounds of beef heel and chuck tender products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped for institutional use in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company recalls Muse wet cat food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy (3-oz cans; Best by APR2020; Production code starts with 80941162; UPC 38100 17199) due to foreign matter (yellow translucent rubber pieces with blue backing) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd. recalls Mixed Pumpkin Yam Tea (All batch codes; UPC 8 809257 330883) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: L’entreprise Fromagerie Proulx inc. recalls various cheeses  because they were manufactured and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Lee’s Provisions Inc. recalls Lee’s Tea brand teas due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold across Canada.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Menu Italiano recalls Ruggiero brand Carciofi grigliati (285g glass jar; Lot #Lp109FRM1; Best before 31/12/2019) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Lidl Belgique recalls Mama Cariba Sauce Wok Des Caraïbes – Poulet Roti (375 mL; LOT 8108 / DLC 18-4-2019 and LOT 8102 / DLC 12-4-2019) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls several production batches of Hummus products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Le Flandrien Jeune Reposé cheese cubes (200g; Lots #09/058 & 09/059; Best before 23/05/2019 et 24/05/2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): TADAL S.A. recalls Baktat Mixed spices for hamburger (100g; Lot #L.K346; Best before 12/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ATOMES sprl recalls Glace Vacherin by Stephen Vandeparre (500ml; Lots 181010 – 181014 – 180906; Best before 10/02/2020, 14/02/2020, 24/02/2020, 06/03/2020 & 13/09/2020) and Bûche Vacherin by Stephen Vandeparre (500ml; Lot #181130; Best before 30/07/2019) due to undeclared eggs and/or wheat.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Yummy House Patate Douce Séchée / Dried Sweet Potato (260g; Best before 15.01.2020) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): House of Denmark recalls Choco Cups – peanut butter & cookies (40g; Best before 11.02.2020) due to undeclared peanuts, milk, wheat flour and soy and Choco Cups – caramel brownie (40g; Best before 13.02.2020) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls Coop Asia Wok Mix (500g; Best before 13.06.2020) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Yummy House Patate Douce Séchée / Dried Sweet Potato (260g; Best before 15.01.2020) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls several production batches of Nicholas Vahé brand Hummus products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls MENU brand Crema di olive verdi (390g glass jar; Lot #LP 264, LP 264, LB 136, LA 151; Best before 09/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Epinards hachés surgelés /  frozen chopped spinach (1kg; Lot #9.004 45C L3 HH:MM; Best before JAN 21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Giovanni RANA Deutschland GmbH recalls Tortelloni Pesto – Tortelloni Pesto Basilico e Pinoli, Basil and Pinenuts Pesto (Lot #L104713; Best before 12 04 19) due to undeclared whey, milk, cheese, wheat, cashew nuts, lactose, barley and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DALIAN NEW CENTURY HUIHONG TRADING CO LTD recalls NUVOLE DI DRAGO – PRAWN CRACKERS (227g; Lot #HH032; 17-08-2021) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls  Yummy House Patate Douce Séchée / Dried Sweet Potato (260g; Best before 15.01.2020) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Tum Tums and Tum Tum Family Mix (All products up to and including expiration date of 31-08-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Roti woksaus Mama Cariba (All best by dates up to and including 6-9-2019) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Amazing Oriental recalls Yummy House Dried Sweet Potato (260g; Best before 15.01.2020) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Lidl Romania recalls various sandwiches due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Grillchips (275g; Best before 12-07-2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Macadams Bakery recalls various types of bread due to undeclared milk, soy and barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Genius recalls Cinnamon & Raisin Bagels 4-pack (Best before up to and including 08 April 2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Genesis Crafty recalls Cheese Scones (4-pack; Best before up to and including 02 April 2019) due to undeclared mustard and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match recalls RIANS Crottin de Chavignol cheese cave AOP 45% (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Queen’s jewel Mousseline de pommes / Apple sauce (720g glass jar; Best by 18/02/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Assiette Italienne dry ham (160g; Lot #210114612; Best before 15/05/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Menu fraicheur brand Carottes râpées / Grated carrots (various package sizes and Best Before dates) due to foreign matter (plastic packaging) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected production batches.

Food Safety Recall (France): LHT recalls Crottin de Chavignol AOP raw milk cheese (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LHT recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Crottin de Chavignol AOP raw milk cheese (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LHT recalls FRANPRIX brand Crottin de Chavignol AOP raw goat milk cheese (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LHT recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Crottin de Chavignol AOP raw milk cheese (60g and 2 x 60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Importers recall Tostitos brand Chunky Salsa, Medium (439.4g; Lot #2331100TB11:46; Best before 10. apríl 2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sudzuccheri SRL recalls Sudzuccheri zucchero classico (Lot #060319) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Queen’s jewel Mousseline de pommes / Apple sauce (720g glass jar; Best by 18/02/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Assiette Italienne dry ham (160g; Lot #210114612; Best before 15/05/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): LHT recalls Crottin de Chavignol AOP raw milk cheese (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DEEN Supermarkten recalls DEEN brand cooked meatballs with gravy (2 and 4 pieces; Best before March 23 to April 16, 2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls Meatball stew catered meals (Best before 28-03-2019, 30-03-2019, 01-04-2019, 04-04-2019, 06-04-2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders recalls Onze Proud Rounder meatballs with gravy (400g; Best before 29-3-2019, 1-4-2019, 3-4-2019, 5-4-2019, 8-4-2019, 10-4-2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): ALDI recalls 3-compartment Dutch ready-to-eat meals due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England specific): Wedlinka Delight recalls Metka Lososiowa, a Polish sausage (approx. 250g; Lot 72; Best before 03 April 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): SPAR recalls Blueberry Muffins 4-pack (220g; Lot #19049; Best before 19 April 2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium – Update): Hill’s Pet Products (Benelux) NV-SA recalls several Hill’s canned dog food products due to excessive levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hill’s Pet Nutrition recalls several Hill’s canned dog food products due to excessive levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Hill’s Pet Nutriton recalls Precription diet canine i / d 360 (360g; Lot #09 2020/27; Expiry 09 2020) due to excessive levels of vitamin D.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall (Australia): CR and M Ash and Sons recalls various Ash and Sons brand shell eggs due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Chobani Australia recalls Almond Coco Loco Flip
(140g; Best Before 23/04/2019) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pana Organic Pty Ltd trading as Pana Organic recalls Pana Organic Raspberry Chocolate (45g; BB 21 NOV 2019) due to undeclared pistachio.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bailey Beau Pty Ltd recalls Desert Tribe Tropical Raw Bar (40g; Best Before 28.10.19) and Lemon Seed Wonder Raw Bar (40g; Best Before 28.10.19) due to foreign matter (plastic) and mold.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): GSF Fresh New Zealand Ltd recalls Pams brand, Sproutman brand and Fresh Harvest brand Sprout products due to a production process concern. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Matakana Smokehouse NZ Ltd recalls Matakana Smokehouse brand Kaffir Gravlax and Citrus Gravlax due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on affected production batches.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Speirs Foods (2018) LP recalls The Whole Mix brand Tabouleh and Falafel Snack Pot (150g; Use by 28 MAR 19, 29 MAR 19, 30 MAR 19, 2 APR 19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.