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Recalls and Alerts: December 10 – 13, 2017

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

Food Safety Recall: Springfield Smoked Fish recalls Presliced Nova Salmon (1-lb. package; Lot #42173; Expiration date 12/22/17; UPC 811907018018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in retail stores in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Food Safety Recall: Santa Fe Importers, Inc. recalls MARISA PREMIUM QUALITY GENOA SALAMI ITALIAN BRAND (3.5 to 4.0-lbs. random weight packages; Lot code 257-100161; Packaging date Sept. 14, 2017) due to possible contamination with metal shavings.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Arrow Reliance Inc. (doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products) recalls Natural Selections Duck Meals for Cats, frozen (2-lb. package; Lot #38277; Manufactured 06/01/17) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Arrow Reliance Inc. (doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products) recalls Natural Selections Chicken with Organic Vegetables Meals for Dogs (2-lb. package; Lot #40727; Manufactured 09/26/17) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers nationwide.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Arrow Reliance Inc. (doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products) recalls Natural Selections Duck With Organic Vegetables Meals for Dogs (2-lb package; Lot #40487; Manufactured 09/29/17) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers nationwide.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Arrow Reliance Inc. (doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products) recalls Natural Selections Turkey With Organic Vegetables Meals for Dogs (2-lb. package; Lot #39937 and #40507; Manufactured 08/24/17 and 09/20/17 respectively) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers nationwide.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Marmex Corp. recalls Blue Pearl All Natural Male Enhancement Supplement (500mg; All lots), because the product contains sildenafil.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: Twenty-one cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador have been linked to consumption of Romaine lettuce, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Ten individuals have been hospitaized. The source of the Romaine lettuce has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert: Pristine Promotions Ltd. recalls Gesas brand Turkish Halva (760g; All lots) due to undeclared pistachios and sesame seeds. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Manitoba and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Wang Zhong Wan recalls Wang Zhong Wan brand Fishball with Meat (2000g; No product codes; UPC 6 985658 977970) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Thai United Food Trading Ltd. recalls Vinh Thuan brand Hagou Flour (400g; Expiry 30/05/2019; UPC 8 934734 072038) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: T-Brothers Food And Trading Ltd. recalls Ottogi brand Rice Cake Soup (181.6g; All lots; UPC 6 45175 89093 5) and Ottogi brand Beef Bone and Vegetable Soup (22g; All lots; UPC 6 45175 62040 2) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

Allergy Alert: Sobeys Inc. recalls Sensations brand Cinnamon Roll Uncooked Dough (450g; Product code 17AL27; UPC 6 23682 11977 0) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled product was distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island

Food Safety Recall: Xin Rui Food Co. Ltd. recalls Xin Rui Food brand Pork Meatball with Shii-Take Homestyle (400g; Product codes 11:16:2017 and 11:4:2017; UPC 8 96548 00016 5) due to pieces of plastic. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Artisans recalls Smoked Salmon (variable weights; all lots), due to unsafe conditions of manufacture.

Europe

Outbreak Alert (France): Twenty-five cases of Salmonella Agona infections in infants have been traced to contaminated powdered infant formula manufactured by Lactalis Nutrition Santé group. Please refer to the list of recalled products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Hanegal A/S recalls Grøntsagscurry m/kikærter (Vegetable curry with chickpeas) sold as Sauce Bolognese (400g; Best before 20/12/2017) due to undeclared celery and mustard seed.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Toms Gruppen A/S recalls various Anthon Berg brand candies and chocolates due to possible contamination with pieces of plastic. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kavo Produktions GmbH recalls Simply Sunny Dried Figs (250g; Best before July 2018; Lot 39677) due to elevated levels of ochratoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Cora recalls Lactel Milumel Bio powdered Infant Formula (900g; Lots 17C0012686, 17C0012844, 17C0012965, 17C0013595, and 17C0013733; Best before 27/04/2018, 24/05/2018, 12/09/2018, 06/01/2019, and 03/02/2019, respectively; Product of France) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Basic Raspberries (500g; Best before 2019-06-19) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lantmännen Unibake Sverige recalls Bonjour 59475 Princesswiener (produced from November 13 to December 8, 2017) due to the risk of contamination with pieces of metal.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Jumbo Smart Development Limited recalls Mon Petit brand Inovital Infant milk from 0 to 6 months (900g; Best before March 13, 2019 and June 22, 2019; Product of France), Mon Petit brand Inovital Follow-on milk from 6 to 12 months (900g; Best before March 16, 2019 and June 27, 2019; Product of France) and Mon Petit brand Inovital Growing-up milk from 1 to 3 years (900g; Best before March 15, 2019; Product of France) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Summary: October 26 – November 15, 2017

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United States

CC Kitchens LLC recalls approximately 269 pounds of meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Ohio.

Chelsea Food Services dba Journey Cuisine recalls approximately 28,064 pounds of pork and chicken burritos and wrap products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. recalls approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Haig’s Delicacies recalls Taboule Salad (10-oz plastic tub, 3-unit multi pack & 6-lb bulk foodservice bag; Lot #17298; Expiry date 11/16/17) due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled product was distributed in California through retail stores.

Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods LLC recalls Nature’s Touch Frozen Organic Fine Whole Green Beans (10 oz.; Best before 2017 JUN 04 to 2019 JUN 21; UPC 8 73668 00141) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed through three retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods recalls Sukhi’s CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA with NAAN BREAD & BASMATI RICE (11-oz. frozen microwaveable sealed containers; Use by 11/07/2018; Lot #83790) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items were shipped to a distributor in California.

Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat (Use by 10/10 through 10/13; SKU #50286) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold in Trader Joe’s retail stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Yorgo Foods Inc. recalls select varieties of Hommus and Baba Ghannouj, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed at retail stores in NY and NJ.

Yorgo’s Foods Inc. recalls all Greek-style food products it manufactures due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Agropur Cooperative recalls Agropur Import Collection Firm Ripened Comté Cheese (200g; All Best Before dates up to and including 18 FE 09; UPC 0 67400 00397 0; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.
International House of Caviar Ltd. recalls AKI brand Chum Salmon Caviar (50g; Lot #L N16319.14; Best before 2017/11/17; UPC 6 28451 22603 1) because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, and may have been distributed nationally.
Maple Leaf Foods recalls Maple Leaf brand Chicken Breast Strips (840g; Best Before 2018 SE 29; UPC 0 63100 03089 6) because the product may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationally.
M. Simon Bonin recalls various prepared foods because they were manufactured under conditions that do no ensure their safety for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items.
True North Salmon Co. Ltd. recalls True North Seafood Company brand Toppers Smoked Salmon Flakes seasoned with lemon and dill (113g; All Best Before dates up to and including November 17, 2017; Product code 7838; UPC 0 60719 72255 6) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario, and may have been distributed nationally.
Vantage Foods (ON) Inc. recalls Ground Lean Veal (Variable size; Best Before 2017NO04; UPC starts with 0 226811; Prepared for Food Basics) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Belgium: Aldi recalls Excellence brand Boulette de sanglier – sauce au poivre/Pork dumplings in pepper sauce, frozen, ready-to-eat (Lot #150917; Best before end 09/2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Belgium: Lidl recalls cherry tomatoes (500g plastic container; Lot L60492; Sold November 6-10, 2017) because the product may contain foreign matter.

Belgium: Unilever Belgium recalls Zwan brand Sausages in Tomato Sauce (Expiry dates 20/01/2020, 07/03/2020 & 08/03/2020) due to underprocessing.

Belgium: Vivera recalls Rondelle aux Légumes brand Vegetable Burger Patty (Lot #8718300057007 – 000000000101613322; Best Before 20-11-2017) due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria.

Denmark: Dansk Supermarked Group recalls Noel Mediterranean Snacks, Fuet Coins (100g; Best before 4/11-2017; Product of Spain) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Denmark: J. Chr. Juhl A/S recalls Cold-smoked salmon and Hot-smoked pighaj due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for product details.

Denmark: Johannes Dam & Søn recalls Økologiske Bornholmske Grahamsknæk (170g; Best before 08.07.2018; Lot #08.07.2018) due to contamination with extraneous material (metal).

Denmark: Supreme Food ApS recalls Toasted Almonds (135g; Production dates 26/10/2017 & 31/10/2017; Batch Nos. 2610171 & 3110170) and Toasted Almonds with Salt (135g; Production date 31-10-2017; Batch No. 3110170) due to excessive levels of aflatoxin.

Denmark: Toms Gruppen A / S recalls four varieties of Anthon Berg Marcipan bread because the product may be contaminated with pieces of orange plastic. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Finland: Kesko Oyj recalls frozen Pirkka chicken wings (400g; All best before dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Germany: DMK Deutsche Milchkontor GmbH recalls various MILRAM and private label cheese products due to possible contamination with small plastic pieces. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Germany: Jütro Tiefkühlkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls BIO GRENO Himbeeren / BIO GRENO raspberries (300g; Best before 11.04.2019) due to possible norovirus contamination.

Germany: Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG recalls K-Classic Delikatess Rotkohl / K-Classic Delicatessen Red Cabbage (680g; Batch #ML3 L6287; Best before 31.12.2020) because some of the jars may contain pieces of wire.

Germany: Mina Spices recalls Mina Spices Pepper Milled (500g; Batch 754; Best before 31.12.2020; Product of Spain) and Mina Spices Pepper Black (80g; Batch 754; Best before 31.12.2020; Product of Spain), due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Germany: Toms Gruppen A/S recalls two varieties of Anthon Berg Marsipan bread, because orange plastic pieces have been found in the product. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Germany: Vossko GmbH & Co. KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG brand Knusper Dinos (400g; Expiry date 04.10.2018) due to possible contamination with plastic pieces.

Ireland: ACFL Ltd. trading as The Cheese Hub recalls all cheese wedges, cheese wheels, grated cheese and pre-packs of cheese bearing the approval number IE 1987 EC (All batches and best before dates; May be labelled under The Little Milk Company brand), due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Ireland: Aldi Stores Ltd. recalls The Deli brand Red Pesto (140g; Use by dates up to and including dates in November 2017) due to product spoilage.

Ireland: Creative Nature recalls Creative Nature brand Apricot Kernels (Batch #58997, Best before 30/12/2018) due to high levels of hydrocyanic acid (cyanide).

Ireland: Lidl Ireland recalls Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Paprika and Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Garlic (3 x 80g; Best before 31 December 2023; Product of Spain) because they may contain struvites (salt crystals).

Ireland: Sheridan Cheesemongers Ltd. recalls Brie de Meaux Cheese (Use-by 19.11.17 and 26.11.17; Product of France), due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Sweden: Coop recalls Coop brand Frozen Broccoli Balls with cheese and basil (Best before July 12, 2018) due to possible contamination with pieces of glass.

Sweden: Hedman’s Delikatesser recalls sausages due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for product details.

Sweden: Kronfågel recalls four Chicken spreads due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a details on the recalled products.

UK: Lidl recalls Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Paprika and Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Garlic (3 x 80g; Best before 31 December 2023) because they may contain struvites (salt crystals).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Hong Kong: The Centre for Food Safety alerts the public not to consume three varieties of Organic Irish Cheddar Cheese manufactured in Ireland by The Little Milk Co., due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the official notice for complete details of affected products.

Israel: Al-Othmani Salads recalls Corn in Mayonnaise (250g and 400g; Dated 07/11/11) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Israel: Ariel Bakery recalls Mozart Mousse Cake (600g; Production code 7276; Best before 01.02.18) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Israel: Hamawi Bros. Ltd. recalls Corn Kernel (1kg/5.2kg) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand: Bee Corner Ltd recalls Beecorner brand Lemon Honey (500g plastic jar; Best before 13/09/2020; Batch #1190) due to possible contamination with sharp metal foreign matter.

New Zealand: Westervelt Owhaoko Honey Ltd recalls Taku Honey brand Honey with Lemon (500g plastic jar; Best before 13/09/2020; Batch #WHA1190) due to possible contamination with sharp metal foreign matter.

Recalls and Alerts – Canada: September 27 – October 18, 2017

Even the FoodBugLady needs a vacation!

In case you haven’t noticed, eFoodAlert was inactive for three weeks, whilst I was on holiday. I am making up for lost time with a series of posts to recap the recalls that were announced during my absence. 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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Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché d’alimentation Coréen Montréal recalls various products due to undeclared peanuts, wheat, soy, eggs and/or sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie M.D. inc. recalls Cevapi-Mici Veal Sausage and Cevapi-Mici Lamb Sausage (all lots sold up to October 1st), due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Supermarché le Faubourg inc. recalls SALADE DALGUE ET CALMAR (all lots sold up to October 18th), due to undeclared soy and fish.

Allergy Alert: Quality International Foods Ltd. recalls Aman’s Masar Whole Crimson Lentil (2 lb; Product code IVMKPA; UPC 6 70999 00042 0) and Aman’s Masar Whole Crimson Lentil (4 lb; Product code PAMKPA; UPC 6 70999 00006 2) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Numage Québec Inc. recalls Verona Giant Lady Fingers (150g; All codes where milk does not appear on the ingredient list; UPC 0 66624 20087 5) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Allergy Alert: Too Corny Gourmet Popcorn recalls Too Corny Salt & Vinegar Flavoured Gourmet Popcorn (25g & 55g; all lots where milk is not declared; UPC 6 86773 00040 1) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Alberta.

Allergy Alert: Mondelez Canada Inc. recalls Véa World Recipes Seed Cracker Mexican Garden Herbs Flavour (141g; Product code 2018JA27; UPC 0 66721 00769 8) due to undeclared sesame. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Campbell Soup Company recalls Wolfgang Puck Creamy Butternut Squash Organic Soup (398 mL; all codes where mustard is not declared; UPC 8 58328 76448 3) due to undeclared mustard. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in British Columbia, Ontario, and possibly nationally.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers – Uncooked Breaded Chicken Burgers (800g; Product code 2018 MA 12; UPC 0 69299 12491 0) and Janes Pub Style Snacks Popcorn Chicken – Uncooked Breaded Chicken Cutlettes (800g; Product code 2018 MA 15; UPC 0 69299 12542 9) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was linked to 13 cases of salmonellosis in Ontario (7), Quebec (2), New Brunswick (2), and Nova Scotia (2), and was distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Vantage Foods (ON) Inc. recalls Food Basics Mechanically Tenderized Hip Steak (Best Before 2017OC17; UPC starts with 0 211030) and Food Basics Mechanically Tenderized Steak FP (Best before Best Before 2017OC17; UPC starts with 0 224015) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Produits alimentaires Hosanna recalls various products, because the items were produced or processed under conditions that do not ensure their safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: la Coopérative de Solidarité alimentaire Montréal recalls various products, because the items were produced or processed under conditions that do not ensure their safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Produits des viandes Slovenia ltée (Montreal, QC) recalls DEBRECINER SAUSAGE (packaging dates of September 20, 21, & 22, 2017) and HUNGARIAN SAUSAGE (packaging dates of September 20, 21, & 22, 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Spécialité Slovenia, boucherie et charcuterie recalls Hungarian Sausage, Chabai Sausage and Chorizo Sausage (sold September 20-27, 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Corporation d’Aliments Catelli (Ronzoni Foods) recalls Catelli brand Fusilli Gluten Free (340g; Best Before 2019 MA 08 128M751; UPC 0 6420016002 5) due to extraneous material contamination. The recalled product was distributed to hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Howard’s Cove Shellfish Ltd. recalls various oysters due to possible Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Laiterie Chagnon Ltee. recalls Chagnon brand Cultured Butter de la Haute-Yamaska Salted (3kg and 225g; Product code 265170407; UPC (225g) 6360200521) and Cultured Butter de la Haute-Yamaska Unsalted (3kg and 225g; Product code 242170395; UPC (225g) 6360200531) due to generic E. coli contamination. The recalled products were distributed to hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Sultan of Samosas Inc. recalls various samosas (8kg; All codes produced between August 21, 2017 and August 31, 2017) due to contamination with pieces of metal. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Horizon Distributors Ltd. recalls Pacific brand Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (1 L; Product code 01AU18; UPC 0 52603 05404 1) due to potential presence of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: Yummy Market Inc. recalls Yummy Market Smoked Lake Trout w/Pepper with Cracked Black Pepper (Best Before 2017 OCT 25 and 2017 NOV 01) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Industry is recalling certain farm-raised Pacific Oysters due to the presence of the marine biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Daïa Deglet Nour Dates (200g; Best before 30/09/2018; Lot LNR126PC/16; UPC 0 62356 54465 2) due to insect infestation. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.