Recalls and Alerts: March 18 – 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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WORLDWIDE CANNED DOG FOOD RECALL: Hill’s Pet Nutrition has expanded its January 31, 2019 recall to include additional products and batch codes. Please visit eFoodAlert’s update post for a complete list of affected products, sorted by country.

United States

Allergy Alert: Century Snacks, LLC recalls Snak Club Honey Bliss Nut Mix (3oz and 5.75oz pkgs; All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Better Made Snack Foods recalls Original Potato Chips (10-oz pkg; Lots 62090431442 thru 62090431520 and Lots 85100431442 thru Lot # 85100431520) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Tip Top Poultry, Inc. recalls Gordon™ CHOICE All Natural* Diced White Chicken Meat (10-lb. case containing two 5-lb. plastic bag packages; Case code 599697; PACKDATE 02/15/19) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Two Brothers Pork Skins recalls an undetermined amount of pork skin products because the products were produced without meeting the federal requirements to develop and implement a hazard analysis and system of preventive controls (HACCP) to improve the safety of the products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to a distributor and retail locations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products due to extraneous matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide and for institutional use in locations in Michigan and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: La Rosita Fresh Market Inc recalls MOLIDA DE RES GROUND BEEF (varying weights; Packed On 3/13/19 Sell By 3/20/19 or Packed On 3/14/19 Sell By 3/21/19) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Henry Avocado recalls California-grown whole avocados due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled avocados were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wisconsin and sold in bulk in retail stores.

Food Safety Recall: North Country Smokehouse recalls approximately 2,686 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products due to foreign matter (metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition expands its January 31, 2019 canned pet food recall to include additional products and date codes, due to elevated Vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

OTC Pharmaceutical Safety Recall: Kingston Pharma, LLC recalls DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus (2 fl. oz / 59ml; Lot #KL180157) due to Bacillus cereus and Bacillus circulans contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT / Food Safety Recall: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Nuggets (800g; Best before 2019 DE 15; UPC 0 69299 12490 3) due to possible Salmonella contamination. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Allergy Alert: Pur-Natural Ingredients of Canada recalls Pur-Naturals brand Bone Broth Protein – Chocolate and Pur-Naturals brand Bone Broth Protein – Vanilla (454g; All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Les Fermes Valens inc recalls pepperette (variable weight; all product sold up to March 22, 2019) due to improper storage conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Monster Energy Canada Ltd recalls Monster Energy brand Caffé Monster Salted Caramel Energy Drink (405 ml; Best before JA2120 BF A, JA2120 BF B, JA2220 BF A, JA2220 BF B; UPC 0 70847 03184 0) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: OM Foods Inc recalls Organic Matters brand teas due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Olymel S.E.C. / L.P. recalls Certain chicken breast strip products due to undercooking. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dewartiest recalls various Dewartiest brand Frozen Cheese Croquettes due to undeclared lupine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): SITA SCRL recalls Menu brand CREMA DI OLIVE VERDI (390g; Lot LP.264; Expiry 09/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Sligro – ISPC Belgium recalls Daendels brand Luxe Notenmelange / mixed nuts (850g; Lot #18433; Best before 21-04-2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): House Doctor A/S recalls Hummus, Beetroot & Pistachios and Hummus, Carrots & Dill (130g; Use by 14.05.2019 and 23.05.2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bønnelykken A/S recalls Meal Quick Base Green Cauliflower salad with an oriental twist (370g; Lot #22.03.2019; Use by 22.03.2019) due to undeclared gluten, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Ferrero Raffaello (260g; All date codes) due to undeclared almonds, skimmed milk powder, whey powder (milk), wheat flour (gluten) and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Amora Kaffeeweisser Coffee cream substitute (Best before 31-05-2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Ready to EAT salad, Grilled chicken fillet, pasta and yoghurt dressing (Use by 24-03-19) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): SIMON DUTRIAUX recalls SIMON DUTRIAUX brand Tartinable de Poulet sauce curry (150g and 1kg; Lots 907141211 and 907110011; Best before 12/04/2019) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Gartenfrisch Jung GmbH recalls EDEKA deli Caesar Snack Salad (280g; Best before 23.03.2019) due to undeclared skim milk yoghurt, hard cheese, egg yolk, anchovy paste, milk, lysozyme (from egg) and wheat flour.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Terry’s Chocolate Orange (157g; Best before 11/03/2020; Batch code M201131) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Clive’s Pies recalls Clive’s Cake Organic Chocolate Brownie (65g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn and Etos recall Care Cranberry capsules & Etos Cranberry capsules due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): London Fields Brewery recalls Hackney Hopster Beer (330 ml cans and 330 ml bottles; All date codes up to and including 4 December 2019) due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and oats (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Romania): S.C. Spicul-Etap S.A. recalls Biscuiti Populari (140g; Expiry 10.12.2019) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Paulig Foods recalls Risenta Chia seeds (170g; Batch #4001258) and Risenta Organic Sunflower kernels (350g; Batch #4001258) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Café Class recalls various sandwiches and bakery products due to undeclared mustard and/or sesame and/or egg and/or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Clive’s Pies recalls Clive’s Cake Organic Chocolate Brownie (65g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

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

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Filet d’Anvers Supérieur (110g; All lots with best before dates up to and including 08/04/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Pasco Tandoori Marinade Paste curry paste (270g glass jar; Lot #811170; Expiry date novembre 2021) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Delika A/S recalls Rema 1000 brand natural chicken sandwich slices (125g; Best before 20.03.2019, 21.03.2019, 26.03.2019, 27.03.2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods A/S recalls Coop 365 Ecology Fresh organic beef sausages merguez (300g; Use by 26.03.2019) and Coop Tatar minced meat, below 6% fat (180g; Use by 22.03.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI recalls Petit Furet brand Meringuettes Flocons / Meringue Flakes (Lot #L8339; Best before 30/12/20) due to foreign matter (pieces of wood) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Penny Markt GmbH recalls SAN FABIO Grana Padano, grated (150g; Best before 06/17/2019) due to foreign matter (wood splinters and small white plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Zakład Handlowo-Usługowy “Tadex” Tadeusz Koniak recalls Wafle suche (170g; All batches with ‘best-before’ dates from 7/09/2019 to 22/09/19) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Delhaize recalls Laiterie Triballat brand Crottin de Chavignol (60g; Lot #L 033 09; Best before 05/04/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders recalls Jan Linders grated cheese, young, aged 48+ (175g; Best before 26-06-2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): OCEAN FISH SRL recalls Blue Shark brand Smoked Salmon (100g; Lot #08032019; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Oatly UK Limited recalls Oatly Oat Drink Whole (1L; Best before 29 April 2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd extends its earlier recall of canned, wet dog food to include additional products and batch codes due to elevated vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Meals on Wheels SA recalls all frozen meal products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bridgewater Poultry recalls various brands of shell eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. This recall is linked to the investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.

Recalls and Alerts: March 1 – 4, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Asia Foods Distributor Inc recalls Nova Salted Biscuit food treats (14.08-oz pkgs; Expiry June 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Washington Beef, LLC recalls approximately 30,260 pounds of ground beef chubs products due to foreign matter (metal and hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped nationwide.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Sunstone Organics recalls Sunstone Organics White Vein Kratom (Lot 119) and Sunstone Organics Maeng Da Kratom (Lot 124A) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional product details.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses linked to No Name Chicken Nuggets, Uncooked, Club Pack. The implicated product was recalled by Loblaws last month. Currently, there are 19 cases of illness in six provinces linked to this outbreak: Alberta (1), Ontario (11), Quebec (4), New Brunswick (1), Nova Scotia (1), and Prince Edward Island (1). Individuals became sick between December 2018 and February 2019. Two of the ill individuals have been hospitalized.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie les 2 frères recalls RILLETTE DE CANARD (250g; all product sold up to and including March 1, 2019) due to temperature control issues (lack of refrigeration).

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Ready to EAT Tandoori chicken with chickpeas and coconut paste dressing (All dates) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Myllan recalls Vatnsdeigsbollur / Water dough balls andVatnsdeigsbollur litlar / mini Water dough balls (6 pieces; Lots #5690568022672 and 5690568022696; Best before 04.03.2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls SELEX FARINA DI GRANO TENERO TIPO 00 (1 kg; Lot #L 19 009; Best before 09-02-2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons brand Chinese Takeaway Chicken Curry & Sweet & Sour Chicken (1245g; Use by 4 March 2019, 5 March 2019 and 6 March 2019 only) and Morrisons brand Chinese Takeaway Chicken in Black Bean Sauce & Sweet & Sour Chicken (1245g; Use by 4 March 2019, 5 March 2019 and 6 March 2019 only) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Megafood ApS recalls Chtoura Garden Ground sesame paste (800g; Lot L#270-O PT O-TF; Expiry 10/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Hardy Affineur recalls Hardy Affineur brand Fromages fermiers de chèvre AOP au lait cru Valençay et Petit Valençay / Valençay and Petit Valençay AOP farm cheeses made from raw goat milk (All lots between 10-13 and 10-33; Best before March 1, 2019 to March 26, 2019) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Saucisse de Jambon aux pistaches / Ham sausage with pistachios (120g; Lot #9056; Best before 31/03/19) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Saucisse de Lyon Fine (120g; Lot #9056; Best before 31/03/19) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France – Martinique): Carrefour Market and Promocash recall Antilles Mer brand Filet portion Pavé de thazard congelé / Frozen mackerel filet (800g; Lot #VN/388/II/106; Expiry 20/03/20) due to risk of ciguatera toxin.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ruwisch & Zuck Die Käsespezialisten GmbH & Co. KG recalls Anselin Neufchatel AOP, French Soft cheese from raw milk (200g; Best before 28.02.2019) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Divilly’s Ltd recalls Less is Best Premium Turkey Breast (120g; Batch code 100212; ‘use-by’ date 28.02.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Lactation Station Ltd recalls The Lactation Station brand Coconut Rough Lactation Cookies (300g; All batches; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Recalls and Alerts: December 19 – 23, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Funky Chunky, LLC recalls Nutty Choco Pop Gift Box (10 oz), Holiday Crowd Pleaser (50 oz) and Crowd Pleaser (50 oz), due to undeclared almonds and cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes. The recalled products were distributed to AZ, AL, CA, CO CT, DC, DE, FL GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WY through mail order or direct delivery.

Food Safety Recall: Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc. recalls approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading. Raw turkey product from this company has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading illnesses. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Inspired Organics, LLC recalls Organic Almond, Peanut, and Tahini Butters due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. recalls fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower (Use by dates 12/11/18 through 12/22/18) due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were distributed to 98 Wegmans stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Hochelaga M&H recalls Creamy cole slaw and Macaroni Salad due to undeclared mustard seed, and eggs in both products and wheat in cole slaw.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barn Foods Limited recalls certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Inspired Organics, LLC recalls Organic Almond, Peanut, and Tahini Butters due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Robert Damkjær A/S recalls Chicken sausages (300g; Best before 19/3-2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Aurion A/S recalls Aurion gluten-free organic oatmeal mixture (600g; Best before 25 / 5-2019) and Aurion gluten-free organic buckwheat flour mix (600g; Best before 15 / 5-2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Eliza Chokolade recalls Dessert Chocolates (80g; Best before 9/2-2019, 26/3-2019 & 25/7-2019) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Tzatziki (200g; Best before 08/01/2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Eurosnack S. A. recalls Chrupcie Maisstangen (60g; Best before 20.02.2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Vergani recalls DESPAR VEGGIE brand DOLCE DI NATALE AL CIOCCOLATO VEGANO (750g; Lot #8290; Best before 30-04-2019) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Tzatziki (200g; Best before 08/01/2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 De Beste Gehakt Cordon Bleu Italiaans 2x (Best before 28-12-2018) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls 1 De Beste Gehakt Cordon Bleu Italiaans 2x (Best before 28-12-2018) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kook bvba recalls Lunchtime Cassolette de poisson (500g; Lot # 3518 3000; Best before 28/12/18) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. recalls Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. brand Filets de Truites Saumonée fumée (Lot #M-02369; Best before 02/01/2019 03/01/2019, 04/01/2019, 05/01/2019 & 06/01/2019) and Mathonet-Gabriel s.a. brand Mousse de Truite Saumonée fumée (150g; Lot #M-0739; Best before 31/12/2018, 01/01/2019, 02/01/2019, 03/01/2019 & 04/01/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Raunsmed poultry farm recalls freshly slaughtered Danish turkey (5-8 kg; Lot #160; Best before 27-12-2018 and 28-12-2018) due to off-odor.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Max Krone ApS recalls Brødcooperativet Vaniljekranse (150g; Best before 2/1-2019 & 9/1-2019) due to foreign matter (small pieces of silver-colored plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bonduelle Frais France recalls Auchan Roquette (125g; Best before 25/12/2018 and 28/12/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère d’Eteaux recalls Beulet brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lot #185394230; Best before 10/12/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère d’Eteaux recalls Pochat et Fils brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lot #185394214; Best before 24/12/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fabry`s Food & Snack GmbH & Co. KG recalls Snack Time Sweet Chili Chicken on Wheat Bread (Best before dates 20.12.2018, 23.12.2018, 25.12.2018, 26.12.2018, 27.12.2018, 30.12.2018, 31.12.2018, 01.01.2019, 02.01.2019, 03.01.2019, 06.01.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Achva recalls Téhina naturelle (500g; Expiration dates 07/04/2020 & 21/05/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): LACTIS S.A. recalls Boni lait entier and Boni lait demi-écrémé (1L; Best before 26/12/19) due to an incorrect ‘Best before’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): H Karlssons Charkuterifabrik AB recalls Wiener Sausage (410g; Batch #234112) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Waitrose recalls 6 Chunky Battered Haddock Fish Fingers (300g; Best before November 2019) because the product may contain large fish bones.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Wales): Pieminister recalls Gluten Free Moo Pie (275g; Use by 14 December 2018) due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls Seriously Melting Pot Original and Seriously Melting Pot Roasted Onion (150g; All batch codes; All dates) because the glass pot may break when heated.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England and Scotland): Avondale Pet Foods Ltd recalls Just Natural Chicken & Tripe (20 x 454g and 8 x 1kg pkgs; Batch code 104-6/14105/339CT; Best before December 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Vic’s Premium Quality Meat recalls Vic’s Meat BONE-IN HAM HALF LEG (4.5kg; Best Before 29/01/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd recalls Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Wood Roasted Salmon Mixed Pepper & Spices (200g; Use by 10 Dec 19) due to incorrect “use by” date.