Recalls and Alerts: December 27, 2017 – January 3, 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: The CDC is investigating an outbreak of 17 E. coli O157:H7 infections in 13 states: California (3), Connecticut (2), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (1), Nebraska (1), New Hampshire (2), New York (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (1), Vermont (1) and Washington (1). Tests are underway to determine whether or not these illnesses are related to a similar outbreak in Canada (see below).

Allergy Alert: New Seasons Market recalls New Seasons Market Macaroni and Cheese (UPC codes 252089, 203999, 252090, 706991; Sell by dates up to Jan 02, 2018) due to undeclared egg. The recalled products were sold in New Seasons Market locations in Oregon, Washington and Northern California.

Allergy Alert: Daisy’s Bakery Inc. (Clifton, NJ) recalls Gourmet Concha (4-oz. pkg; Lot Nos. 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470 and 471) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were sold New York, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois and North Carolina in retail stores through direct delivery.

Food Safety Recall: T. Marzetti Company recalls various Frozen Biscuit Dough products (All Best by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: Swift Beef Company recalls approximately 4,702 pounds of beef stew product that may be contaminated with plastic and metal. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to HEB retail stores in Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Osamu Corporation recalls Tuna Fillet Saku (All lots and pack sizes; Product of Indonesia) due to elevated mercury levels. The recalled product was distributed to Defense Commissary Agency stores.

Canada

Outbreak Alert (Update): PHAC reports 41 cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Ontario (8), Quebec (14), New Brunswick (5), Nova Scotia (1), and Newfoundland and Labrador (13). The outbreak appears to be associated with consumption of Romaine lettuce; however, no specific brand or source of lettuce has yet been identified. Seventeen of the outbreak victims required hospitalization, and one person has died. Victims range in age between 3 and 85 years; 73% are female. The outbreak may also be linked to cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness under investigation in the USA (see above).

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

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Czech Republic): CEDES LOGISTIK s.r.o. recalls AMILK infant nutrition formula (2 x 300g; Batch & Expiry date: 0000053236 (DMT: 27.02.2019), 0000073337 (DMT: 03.10.2019), 0000053059 (DMT: 15.02.2019), 0000055012 (DMT: : 06.04.2019), 0000067902 (DMT: 07.08.2019); Product of France) due to suspected Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Könecke Fleischwarenfabrikation GmbH recalls heated, ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets, mini chicken steak, chicken wings and chicken snacks due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Könecke Fleischwarenfabrikation GmbH recalls Gutfried Mini Hahnchensteak (160 gr; Best before 6/1/2018; Product of Germany) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Supermarchés Cactus outlets.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Natalie Plus Ltd. recalls Red-headed Strip Cake (600g; Best before Jan. 18, 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: December 14 – 17, 2017

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Piller’s Fine Foods (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) recalls Black Kassel Piller’s Dry Aged D’Amour Salami (variable package weights; Best before May 12, 2018) and Black Kassel Piller’s Dry Aged Speck Smoked Prosciutto (variable package weights; Best before May 12, 2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were produced in Canada and were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey and New York.

Food Safety Recall: Old Silvana Creamery, LLC (Arlington, WA) recalls Jim’s Jerseys brand and Guernsey Goodness brand whole retail raw milk (1/2 gallon and 1-gallon; Best by 12/15 through 12/23) due to presence of toxin-producing E. coli.

Canada

Outbreak Alert Update: Public Health Agency of Canada reports 30 confirmed cases of E. coli O157 illnesses associated with consumption of Romaine lettuce since the beginning of November. Twelve individuals have been hospitalized. One outbreak-related death has been reported. The source of the contaminated lettuce is under investigation. Outbreak cases have been reported in Ontario, (6), Quebec (5), New Brunswick (5), Nova Scotia (1), and Newfoundland and Labrador (13).

Allergy Alert: Bayan Grocers Inc. recalls various 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 Ontario.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Imperial Caviar & Seafood recalls Imperial Caviar & Seafood brand and VIP Caviar Club brand Trout Roe, because the products may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Ontario and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Kubizz B.V. recalls Montevergine Nougat Bar with Peanuts, Christmas Edition (Lot #25652565; Sold in Action stores between October 9, 2017 and November 30, 2017) due to undeclared egg albumen.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Excellence brand Rôti de lapin au romarin/Roasted rabbit with rosemary (2×150 g; Lots 170336998 & 170336999; Best before 8/12/2017) due to detection of Salmonella in the spices used in the production of the recalled item.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dirk Rossmann recalls Das Exquisite Heidelbeere Weiße Schokolade/The Exquisite Blueberry White Chocolate Bar (100g; Best before 24.03.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

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 (No. 1) (900g; Best before June 19, 2019; Manufactured by Lactalis International, France) and Mon petit brand Inovital Growing-up milk from 1 to 3 years (No.3) (900g; Best before June 21, 2019) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs New Zealand recalls Pak’nSave brand NZ Beef Mince (Best before 17.12.17) as the product may contain soft plastic. The recalled product was sold only at Pak’nSave Papakura.

Recalls and Alerts: December 10 – 13, 2017

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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.