Recalls and Alerts: April 12 – 14, 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 / FOOD SAFETY RECALL: CDC reports 93 cases of Salmonella Carrau illnesses linked to consumption of pre-cut melons from Caito Foods, LLC. The company has recalled an extensive list of products. Please refer to the CDC Food Safety Alert and the Caito recall notice for additional details, including a complete list of affected products.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 109 cases of E. coli O103 illnesses in 6 states. Preliminary epidemiological evidence points to ground beef as the source of the outbreak. No common distributor, supplier or brand of ground beef has been identified as yet.

Food Safety Recall: Denver Processing LLC recalls approximately 13,865 pounds of raw pork and beef 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.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Uncle T Food recalls I’m Real brand Dehydrated Premium Mango (300g; All batch codes; UPC 8 850026 212138) due to improperly declared sulphites.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Lidl Delicieux brand Maïsburger (Expiry dates 7-5-2019 and 8-5-2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lidl recalls HealthyCo Proteinella Smooth Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread (400g; Best before 3 April 2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts, almonds and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Essential Trading recalls Essential Wholefoods Curry Powder Madras Hot (1kg and 500g; Best before between 04.01.2020 and 04.03.2021) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA initiates a massive recall of cheeses manufactured by la fromagère de la Brie (France) and distributed in Belgium. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FROM-UN recalls Jacquin brand Chèvre Pouligny St Pierre raw milk cheese (250g; Lots J90740112, J90740109, J90800104; Best before 04/05/2019 and 10/05/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Finland recalls Culinea Chicken Nuggets (750g; Best before 14.11.2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Industry recalls cheeses manufactured by la fromagère de la Brie (France) and distributed in Germany. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Match Supermarkets recalls various STE brand cheesesmanufactured by Fromagere de la Brie due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Mora recalls Mora Kipkorn (5 x 60g; Lot code 9067) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Société Fromagèrie de la Brie recalls various cheeses due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products distributed in the Netherlands.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Washed Rind Pty Ltd recalls Washed Rind Pty Ltd Washed Mould Cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: April 10 – 11, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Great American Marketing, Inc. recalls approximately 3,329 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap and salad products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Great American Marketing Company recalls various ready-to-eat Sandwiches, Wraps and Salads due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Recall (Misbranding): Yoakum Packing Co. recalls approximately 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage, as the sausage contains pork products not listed on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Béret rouge (Stanstead, QC) recalls PESTO and FLEUR D’AIL that may have been manufactured or packaged under unsafe conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): Raw milk cheeses produced by La Société Fromagère de la Brie have been linked to an unspecified number of cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections. Please refer to the Health Alert for a complete list of recalled products.

Allergy Alert (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Cake aux pépites de chocolat / Chocolate chip cake (80g; Lot #0104; Best before 11/04/2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Naturalia recalls Vego brand Barre chocolat vegan (150g; Lot #8061; Best before 02/06/19) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Sidoli recalls Gluten Free Syrup Sponge Pudding (12 x 150g; Lot #L9024; Best before end date: January 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Wholefoods recalls Pit & Pit brand Morceaux de date (750g; Lot #LS3OSLTEJ; Best before 16/09/2019) due to elevated level of aflatoxin B1.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jacquin et Fils recalls Jacquin Pouligny St Pierre raw goat cheese (250g; Lot #J90740089; Best before 04/05/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Cora S.A. recalls various Fromages Hennart brand cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): REAL SA recalls Société Fromagère de la Brie brand ST SIMEON cheese (200g; Lot 77432; Best before 13/04/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société Fromagère de la brie recalls Reflet de France (Carrefour) Coulommiers de la brie au lait cru (400g; all lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Beillevaire brand Brie, brillat savarin, and brie de nangis due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Loiseau brand cheeses due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Hennart brand cheeses due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Fromagerie du Dolloir brand Coulommiers (all lots; all date codes) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Hennart brand cheeses due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société Fromagère de la Brie recalls Société Fromagère de la Brie brand crèmes et fromages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls P. Jacquin et Fils brand Pouligny Saint-Pierre, fromage fermier de chèvre AOP au lait cru (products sold between 15/03 and 04/04/2019) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromagère de la Brie recalls Marquise de Siméon cheese (All codes from 18.02.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): H. Bille GmbH & Co. KG recalls Gut Bartenhof Dreikantsalami (150g; Lot #L1319080; Best before 14.05.2019 & 21.05.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Brennecke Harzer Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Polish ham (10 x 80g; Lot L19079; Best before 23.07.19) due to foreign matter (metal wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Cora recalls various Hennart brand cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls Hoogvliet brand carpaccio (100g; Lot #18782353; Best before 12 April 2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Goodman Fielder Limited recalls La Famiglia Traditional Garlic Bread Slices (270 grams; Use by 13 MAY 2019, 16 MAY 2019, 17 MAY 2019, 18 MAY 2019, 19 MAY 2019, 20 MAY 2019) due to undeclared dairy.

Recalls and Alerts: March 24 – 31, 2019

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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.