Recalls and Alerts: February 4 – 6, 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

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips (7 1/3 oz. bags; Mfg code 65M127902; Use by 23 APR 2019; UPC 028400564632) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: The Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market recalls Hipster Chipster cookies (Sell by dates through 02/04/19) due to undeclared walnut, milk and eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Richwell Group, Inc. recalls approximately 55,300 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Q’s American Best Trading Inc. recalls approximately 1,008 pounds of imported Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Cuisine Meraki recalls Polpette / Meatballs (1L; all batches and dates) due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, sesame seeds, nuts and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie & pâtisserie Kubera inc. recalls various bread products that were manufactured or packaged under conditions that may not ensure food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Lucky Duck brand Cha Siu marinated roast pork (400g; Lots 51700,141700,211700,341700, 351700, 411700, 481700, 491700, 501800, 541800, 561700, 631800, 671700, 701800, 751800, 771700, 771800, 771800, 771800, 841700, 841800, 881700, 1051700, 1061800, 1091700, 1111700, 1161700, 1181700, 1191700, 1251700, 1441801, 1891800, 3211800, 3431800, 3511800, 3581800 & 3651800) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Leivon Leipomo Oy recalls Lemon Cheesecake (Batch #05.02.2019) due to undeclared peanut oil.

Allergy Alert (France): Bonvita BV recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): LUCKY DUCK INTERNATIONAL FOOD B.V. recalls Lucky Duck brand CHA SIU – ROASTED PORK (400g; Lot #201846013; Best before 27/05/2020) due to undeclared sesame seed.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Bonvita recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland specific): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls various own-branded bakery products due to undeclared soya, mustard, sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) and/or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société ANNE ROZES recalls Anne Rozes brand Tomato Sauce (Glass jars; Lot #15101811; Expiry 15/10/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (150g; Lot #00716005; Best before 16.02.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Novari’ GORGONZOLA DOP dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074027; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lots #0073033- 0073034 – 0073036; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Bella Italia Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074040; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074035; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Colle Maggio Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (~300g; Lot #0088003; Best before 17/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0083002; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA SPA recalls GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA brand Crostini alla Toscan (220g; Lot #190123; Best before 06,07,09/02/19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Conserve Italia soc. coop. AGRIC recalls Fruttissima brand FRUTTISSIMA ACE (200 ml; Lot #LA194; Best before 10/2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand sauerkraut (370g; Lots #011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19,18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Grönsaksmästarna recalls Beetroot sprouts (Best before 2019-02-07) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Hill’s recalls various Hill’s brand canned pet foods due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Maleny Cheese recalls Maleny Herb and Garlic Feta (Various weight; Use By 21 MAY 19) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: January 30 – February 3, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms TX, Inc. recalls approximately 2,100 pounds of chicken products incorrectly labeled as “Chile Relleno” products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the recalled product.

Food Safety Recall: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation recalls UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT (20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags; USE BY 10 01 2019; Lot codes 9004101012, 9004101013, 9004101014, 9004101015, 9004101016, 9004101017, 9004101018, 9004101019, 9004101020, 9004101021, 9004101022, 9004101000 and 9004101001) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride (sold in both hot and refrigerated cases in the deli department in all Publix stores in Florida, and some stores in southern Georgia, southern and coastal South Carolina, and southern Alabama between January 17 – 31, 2019) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Herboristerie Fleur bleue recalls MIEL AUX AIGUILLES DE SAPIN / Honey with fir needles (320g; All units sold up to and including 24 January 2019) as the products were not prepared and packaged under conditions that ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Les trois p’tits cochons inc recalls SAUMON FUMÉ MAISON / House smoked salmon (variable weights; all product sold up to and including 29 January 2019) because the products were manufactured and packaged in a way that may render them unsafe to consume.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Canada): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unifood Import A/S recalls Silk Road Tropical Mix (250 g, 1 kg and 2 kg; All best before dates) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Fisherman’s Salmon-hunted herring (240g; Best before 19 / 8-2019) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Geantcasino recalls Casino Saveurs d’Ailleurs brand 6 mini nems crevettes sauce Nuoc-mâm (200g; Lot #190155; Best before 30/01/2019) due to undeclared fish and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Bonvita B.V. recalls various Bonvita Bon-Ice ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls numerous bakery products due to undeclared sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jin Long Trading SPRL recalls Golden Lily White Pepper (1Kg; Lot #30.10.2020; Best before 12.01.2019 – 25.01.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société CHARCUTERIE VALLE DE LA BRUCHE recalls Auchan brand Choucroute / sauerkraut (Lots 011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19, 18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JOAN DISTRIBUTION recalls JOAN brand Fuet Catalan (150g; Lot #18490008; Best before 08/07/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E.Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand assorted deli meats (200g; Lot #9023; Best before 26/02/19) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Mussels (2.8kg; Lot #T7562; Best before 26/01/2019, 27/01/2019) and Spanish Mussels (1.4kg; Lot #T7562; 6/01/2019, 27/01/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Kupfer & Sohn GmbH & Co KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG Delikatess Hähnchenbrust-Filetroulade (150g; Best before 03.02.2019 up to and including 15.02.2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contaminated.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Esselunga recalls Cannelloni di carne (Lot SC 29.01.19), Lasagna al forno (600g; Lot SC 30.01.19) and RAGU’ DI VITELLO TOP (200g; Lot SC 07.02.19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Modillac brand infant formula products (Product of France) due to possible Salmonella Poona contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England only): Yorkshire Fine Cheese recalls Barncliffe Brie cheese (200g and 1Kg; Batch codes 098, 099, 002; Best before 4 March 2019, 6 March 2019, 25 March 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hermes Fish Factory recalls smoked cold salmon fillet product (200g; Best by 16/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organic Milk Group recalls OMG Organic Milk (1L; Best Before 04/02/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Mungalli Creek Dairy recalls Mungalli Creek Kefir (1 Litre; BB Date 22/2/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Australia): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Pet Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Recalls and Alerts: November 28 – 30, 2018

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 4 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. The illnesses are linked to ready-to-eat pork products manufactured by 165368 C. Corporation, doing business as Long Phung Food Products in Houston, TX.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 5 cases of Salmonella Concord infections in Michigan and New York. The illnesses are linked to tahini from Achdut Ltd. (Israel).

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): FDA traceback investigation has identified the following California counties as possible sources of E. coli O157:H7-contaminated lettuce: Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Ventura. Consumers are advised to avoid purchasing or consuming Romaine lettuce unless the geographic origin of the product is clearly marked.

Allergy Alert: Gemini Food Corporation recalls Imperial Taste Fried Red Onion and Imperial Taste Fried Garlic due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the recalled products.

Allergy Alert: Kwik Trip, Inc. recalls Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits (8.25-oz cup; Sell by 12/6/2018) due to undeclared traces of cashews or almonds. The recalled products were sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa (Kwik Star).

Food Safety Recall: Sprout Creek Farm recalls “Kinkead” raw semi-firm, washed natural rind cheese (Manufactured 5-10-18) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for information on where the recalled product was sold.

Food Safety Recall: F&S Produce Co., Inc recalls SAMS TAHINI CARROT SALAD (BULK – 1 LB; All batch codes; UPC 024064800000) and SAMS TAHINI CARROT SALAD (PPK – 1 LB; All batch codes; UPC 024066100000) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: ANF Pet Inc. recalls specific production lots of ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the recalled product.

Pet Food Safety Recall: ELM Pet Foods, Inc. recalls specific production lots of ELM CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA RECIPE Dry Dog Food due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the recalled product.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Sénécal inc. recalls pork filet and Italian sausage due to undeclared soy and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Chef’s Warehouse recalls Soom brand tahini products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Altra Foods Inc. and S & F Food Importers Inc. recall Achva and S&F brand tahini products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which weresold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec and maybe have been distributed in other provinces.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls PLUS Meal salad chicken madras (Best before 05-12-2018) due to undeclared mustard, sesame, sulphite and / or wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): English Heritage recalls Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nestlé recalls La Laitière Clafoutis Aux Cerises (340g 4-pack; Use by 03 December 2018) due to undeclared milk, egg, wheat (gluten) and nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break (100g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts, milk, peanuts, sesame and sulphite.

Allergy Alert (UK): Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Waffo Roll (250g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame, soya, and milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Carlsberg Danmark recalls Carlsberg pilsner (330 ml bottles; Best before 12-07-2019) due to foreign matter (glass particles and label residue) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le GAEC Ferme Chapuis recalls La Ferme Chapuis brand Fromages de vache au lait cru due to highly pathogenic E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Cidre Fermier de Bretagne Brut (75 cl; Lot #E11AD/18 MEB 236/18) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA recalls EDEKA chocolate gingerbread, hearts, stars and pretzels bittersweet (500g; Batch #748; Best before 30/05/2019) due to foreign matter (green plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FROMAGERIE LA TOURNETTE recalls REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE cheese (450g; Best before 25/11/18 and 01/12/18) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Foods of Scotland SRL recalls Scottish Pride brand Smoked Salmon (100g; Lot #504903; Best before 12/01/2019, 13/01/2019 and 09/11/2019) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Al Mina recalls Al Mina brand Almond Baklava Triangle (250g; Best Before 25 Apr 19) and Al Mina brand Four Finger Baklava (200g; Best Before All dates) due to undeclared pistachios.