Tag: E. coli O157:H7

Recalls and Alerts: October 30, 2012

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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For current information on retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Food Safety Recall: BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. recalls Peanut Butter Pave (2 & 5 pieces; UPC 693868102117 and 69386905312; Lot #12031, 12046, 12159, & 12201; Best by 4-30-12, 6-15-12, 10-7-12, and 11-26-12), because the product contains peanut butter from Sunland Inc., and may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was manufactured between January 30, 2012 and June 6, 2012 and distributed nationwide through retail stores, mail order, and direct sales.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: The North Carolina Division of Public Health reports having confirmed 106 cases of E. coli O157 among attendees at the Cleveland County Fair. This total – comprising 65 children and 41 adults – includes one fatality (a child from Gaston County, NC) and 13 hospitalizations. Five of the outbreak victims are from South Carolina (2 from York County and 3 from Cherokee County.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Aliments Altra Foods Inc. (Anjou, QC) recalls Crown brand Bitter Chocolate Coated Cranberries (160g; UPC 8 43167 07285 1; Best before 07/07/13), Bitter Chocolate Coated Hazelnuts (160g; UPC 8 43167 07287 5; Best before 07/07/13) and Bitter Chocolate Coated Almonds (160g; UPC 8 43167 07288 2; Best before 07/07/13), because the products may contain undeclared milk. The recalled products were imported from Israel and distributed in Quebec and Ontario. Some distribution may also have occurred in other provinces.
  • Food Safety Recall: Krinos Foods Canada Ltd. (Vaughan, ON) recalls Krinos brand Mini Kashkaval Cheese from Sheeps Milk (470g – 500g pkgs; Product of Bulgaria; Best before 2013 SE 15), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled cheese was distributed only in Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall: Marché Badre inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls Salaison Anchois, Produit d’Algérie (60g unrefrigerated pkgs; sold up to and including October 3, 2012), because the concentration of histamine in the product exceeds acceptable levels as a result of improper storage at the establishment.

Europe

Australia and New Zealand

  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall (Australia): Export Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd., trading as Nutrition Systems, recalls Muscletech Hydroxystim Capsules (3-capsule sample pack, with Batch #0102J1, 18-capsule pack with Batch #0209K1, 110-capsule pack with Batch #0210K1, 200-capsule pack with Batch #0211K1), because the product contains the banned chemical 1.3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA).

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: October 26, 2012

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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

For current information on retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Tropical Valley Foods recalls various Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate and Trail Mix items (sold in bulk; shipped 09/26/2011 through 09/25/2012), due to the presence of undeclared wheat, soy and/or tree nuts. The recalled items (please consult the recall notice for a detailed list) were shipped to distributors and retailers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Quebec City (Quebec, Canada), Hong Kong and Dubai (UAE).
  • Allergy Alert: Wegmans recalls Wegmans Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix (15.3oz; UPC 7789028333; All lot codes), Wegmans Gluten Free Honey Cornbread Mix (16 oz; UPC 7789030343; All lot codes) and Wegmans Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Mix (16 oz; UPC 7789030341; All lot codes), because the products may contain undeclared soy.
  • Food Safety Recall: Bumble Bar recalls Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar (UPC 70795-03450; Lot codes 01MAY13, 30APR13, 18MAR13, 20OCT12, 19OCT12, 17OCT12, 16OCT12, 04JUL12, 26APR12, 21MAR12) and Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar (UPC 70795-03551; Lot codes 16APR13, 17APR13, 15MAR13, 22SEP12, 22AUG12, 23AUG12, 29JUN12, 24MAY12, 25APR12, 02MAR12), because the Sesame Bars contain Sunland peanut products and may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed nationwide from June, 2011 to October, 2012, and exported primarily to retail stores, and through internet orders.
  • Food Safety Recall: Bee Well Natural Foods, Inc. (Lakewood, OH) recalls WOW Wheatgrass Juice (7 x 1-oz frozen units; All packages available for sale prior to October 17, 2012), because the product has not been pasteurized and may contain harmful bacteria. The recalled products were sold at grocery and health food stores in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC.
  • Outbreak Alert Final Update: CDC reports that a total of 195 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Lille were reported from 27 states. Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback findings linked the outbreak to contact with live poultry from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio. This outbreak is now thought to be over.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports that a total of 22 persons infected with Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 13 states and the District of Columbia; 20 people were hospitalized. Four deaths are associated with this outbreak, which has been traced to contaminated Frescolina Marte brand ricotta salata cheese imported from Italy.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Tropical Valley Foods recalls various Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate and Trail Mix items (sold in bulk; shipped 09/26/2011 through 09/25/2012), due to the presence of undeclared wheat, soy and/or tree nuts. The recalled items (please consult the recall notice for a detailed list) were shipped to distributors and retailers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Quebec City (Quebec, Canada), Hong Kong and Dubai (UAE).
  • Allergy Alert: Les Aliments P.G. recalls various Les Aliments P.G. brand pizzas, subs and sandwiches, due to the presence of undeclared mustard, peanuts, egg, soy, sesame seeds, nuts, dairy protein and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled products were sold in certain establishments in the Abitibi-Témiscaminque region of Quebec.
  • Allergy Alert: L’Épi doré (Montreal, QC) recalls Pain de soya et millet/Soy & Millet Bread (550g; All product sold up to and including 10 October) and Pain de seigle et tournesol/Rye & Sunflower Bread (550g; All product sold up to and including 10 October), due to the presence of undeclared wheat.
  • Food Safety Recall: Herboristerie La Clef Des Champs Inc. (Val-David, QC) recalls Organic Ginger Ground Root (200g; UPC 6 97026 92441 2; Codes BF011441B08 & BF011441B09), Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix (35g; UPC 6 97026 74967 1; Codes CC0112 967B07 & CC0812 967B01), Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix (257g; UPC 6 97026 69967 9; Codes CC0112 967B08 & CC0812 967B02), Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix (500g; UPC 6 97026 70967 5; Codes CC0112 967B05, CC0112 967B06, CC0112 967B09 & CC0812 967B03), Organic Spice Cake Culinary Mix (45g; UPC 6 97026 74974 9; Code CC0312 974B01) and Organic Ginger Root Powder (20 kg; UPC 6 97026 70441 0; Code BF011441B), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed nationally.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Kids Chicken Curry by Sainsbury’s (225g; Use by up to and including 31 October 2012), due to the presence of undeclared wheat (gluten) and celery.
  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Cleone Foods Ltd. recalls Island Delight Jerk Chicken snack pack (6 x 50g; Best before 11 April 2014), due to an incorrect “best before” date. The product should have been labeled with a “use by” date of 31 October 2012.
  • Food Withdrawal (UK): Farmfoods withdraws all date codes of Farmfoods Cooked Ham (200g), Farmfoods Honey Roast Ham (300g), Farmfoods Lean Ham (300g), Farmfoods Lean Breaded Ham (300g), Farmfoods Pork Luncheon Meat (250g), Farmfoods Garlic Sausage (250g) and Farmfoods Wafer Thin Ham (400g), because the packaging incorrectly states ‘best before’ rather than ‘use by’.
  • Outbreak Alert Update (Northern Ireland): The outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to Flicks restaurant (Cityside Mall, Belfast) stands at 130 confirmed cases and 163 probable cases. The number of new illness reports is decreasing.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1498): Inadequate thermal processing of chilled paté of liver from Sweden; distributed to Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1499): Aflatoxins in raw chilled milk from Hungary; distributed to Slovenia.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2012.1500): Salmonella in meat meal from the Netherlands; distributed to Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Allergy Alert: Tropical Valley Foods recalls various Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate and Trail Mix items (sold in bulk; shipped 09/26/2011 through 09/25/2012), due to the presence of undeclared wheat, soy and/or tree nuts. The recalled items (please consult the recall notice for a detailed list) were shipped to distributors and retailers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Quebec City (Quebec, Canada), Hong Kong and Dubai (UAE).

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (Australia): Patties Foods Ltd. recalls Four’N Twenty Angus Beef Potato Pies (800g 4-pack; Best before 04 07 12 and 05 07 12), because of potential foreign matter contamination. The recalled product was sold nationally at Woolworths, Coles, Bi-Lo, IGA and other independent supermarkets.
  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Charlie’s Trading Company Ltd. recalls Phoenix Organics brand Apple & Orange Mango Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), Apple & Feijoa Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), Apple & Mango Passion Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), Apple & Pomegranate Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), Apple & Blackcurrant Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), and Apple & Guava Juice (275mL glass bottle; Best before 12/09/13), due to impact damage to the bottle cap that may result in potential chip in the glass thread of the bottle. The recalled juices were sold in cafés, corner stores and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.
  • Food Safety Alert (New Zealand): The Waikato District Health Board has issued a public health warning on shellfish harvested from Mohakatino in northern Taranaki, north to Manukau Harbour. The warning includes Kawhia, Aotea and Raglan harbours. According to The New Zealand Herald, shellfish samples taken from Kawhia and Raglan have shown levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin above the safe limit.
  • Outbreak Alert (New Zealand): Thirty-three elderly patients at Auckland Hospital have been isolated after thirteen patients and four staff members at the hospital developed symptoms of norovirus infections.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: October 25, 2012

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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

For current information on retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Outbreak Alert Update (North Carolina): The Division of Public Health reports that, as of today, state and local health agencies have confirmed 104 cases of E. coli infections in attendees at the Cleveland County Fair. The victims include 63 children and 41 adults; one child has died and thirteen victims have been or are currently hospitalized. Animal exposure is thought to be the source of the infections.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Salamina Inc. recalls Sadis brand Pepperoni – 2″ Sliced (20kg; Code #275283), due to Listeria contamination. The recalled product was distributed to hotel, restaurant and institutional customers in Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall: BV Fisheries recalls BV Fisheries brand Hot Smoked Salmon (Variable size; no codes), due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold in retail stores in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Food Safety Recall: Outlandish Shellfish recalls Aquacultured Gallomussel Outlandish (10 lb; Lot S245; Harvest date 2012OC15; Subarea 13-12), due to the presence of marine biotoxin. The recalled product was distributed to hotel, restaurant and institutional customers in British Columbia and Ontario.
  • Food Safety Recall: Mills Sea Food Ltd. recalls Mills Sea Food Ltd. Soft Shell Clams (4 lb; Code Oct. 17, 2012), due to the presence of marine biotoxin. The recalled product was sold to retail customers in New Brunswick.
  • Food Safety Recall: Listiguj Commercial Fisheries recalls Live Blue Mussels (25 lb; No codes) due to the presence of marine biotoxin. The recalled product was sold to retail customers in Quebec.
  • Natural Health Product Safety Recall: Wing Quon Enterprises Ltd. recalls Pollen Allergy, now sold as Tongqiao Biyan Pian after testing by Health Canada identifies the presence of arsenic in excess of allowable limits, in addition to low levels of undeclared chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine) and acetaminophen. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Yukon.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Finland): Oy Hartwall Ab recalls FENIX Weight Control Beverage – Pineapple (0.5L bottles; best before 301112, item L2215 X9086, best before 160113, X9908 and L2262 installment of the best-before 160113, item L2262 X9916), because the product contains chromium, a supplement that is banned in the EU.
  • Food Safety Recall (Greece): Uncle John Ltd. recalls Choco The Monster Croissant with hazelnut praline filling (Expiry 11/16/12), due to mold growth.
  • Vaccine Safety Recall/Alert (Several EU countries): Germany’s Paul Ehrlich institute has cancelled the approval of some batches of Novartis flu vaccine after the company reported the appearance of small particles in the manufacturing process, according to Associated Press. Italy banned the sale of four Novartis flu drugs – Fluad, Begripal (sold as Aggripal in Italy), Influpozzi Adiuvato and Influpozzi Subunita. Switzerland has suspended deliveries of flu vaccines from Novartis. No adverse reactions have been reported.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1488): Listeria monocytogenes in chilled smoked salmon from Lithuania; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1489): Mercury in crayfish from Tunisia; distributed to France.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1490, 2012.1491, 2012.1493, 2012.1494): Defective packaging of canned milk powder from the Netherlands; distributed to China, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1492): High aluminum content in vermicelli from South Korea, via the Netherlands; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1497): Imizol in chilled offals from Sweden; distributed to Denmark and Sweden.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (South Korea/Taiwan): The Taiwan Department of Health orders the recall of Neoguri Seafood & Mild Noodles and Neoguri Seafood & Spicy Noodles after the Korea Food and Drug Administration orders the recall of six instant noodle products made by Nongshim Co., due to the presence in these products of the carcinogen benzopyrene.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1490, 2012.1491, 2012.1493, 2012.1494): Defective packaging of canned milk powder from the Netherlands; distributed to China, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.