Recalls and Alerts: August 28 – 31, 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 / Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls ground chuck products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The meat was supplied from an as-yet-undetermined source. The recalled products were sold from June 25 through July 31 in the following Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia. The recalled products have been linked epidemiologically to 18 cases of E. coli O26 infections, primarily in Florida.

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc. recalls HOMESTYLE BEEF AND PORK MEATLOAF (14-oz plastic tray; Lot code TFIL234A001; Use by 08/28/18) due to undeclared eggs and wheat. The recalled items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee.

Food Safety Recall: Olufela Yemitan recalls Dried, Smoked picante fishes spicy catfish smoked with tomatoe pepper sauce ready to eat now!!!! (1-lb plastic-wrapped packages; Best by 2/2019) because the products were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection.

OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare recalls Children’s Advil® Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored (4 FL OZ Bottle; Lot #R51129; Expiry 11/20; UPC 3-0573-0207-30-0) the dosage cup provided is marked in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are described in milliliters (mL), possibly resulting in erroneous dosage.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Product Quest Manufacturing recalls all lots of nasal products and baby oral gels currently within expiration due to possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: HelloLife, Inc. recalls Neuroveen, Respitrol, Thyroveev and Compulsin, within expiry, due to contamination with Staphylococcus saprophyticus and/or Burkholderia cepacia. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details. The products were manufactured by King Bio, Inc. in Asheville, NC.

Canada

Allergy Alert: North Country Premium Sausage Co. recalls various North Country brand Smokies due to undeclared mustard and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Right Choice Products Inc. recalls Indican Tutti Frutti Cake (450g; All Packed On dates from 07/26/18 up to and including 08/28/18; UPC 6 27726 20192 6) and Indican Mango Fruit Cake (450g; All Packed On dates from 07/26/18 up to and including 08/28/18; UPC 6 27726 20193 3) due to undeclared egg and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Northam Beverages Ltd. recalls Bowen Island Brewing Artisan IPA (India Pale Ale) (6 x 355mL; All codes starting with L18207, L18187, or L18215; UPC 6 26990 09858 4) and Bowen Island Brewing West Coast Lager (6 x 355mL; All codes starting with L18207; UPC 6 26990 05123 7) due to cans with defective seams that may have sharp metal sticking out from the rim. The recalled products were supplied to retailers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall Update: Pinty’s Delicious Foods Inc. recalls Pinty’s brand Italian Style Chicken Schnitzel – Gluten Free Fully Cooked, Breaded and Seasoned Cutlettes (4 kg; Product code 8172; UPC 10069094626371) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Penotti Organic Chocolate Cream (350g; All units sold until 28 / 8-2018) due to undeclared milk and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Aardappelkroketjes Croquettes de pommes de terre (750g; Lot #L808603001; Best before 27.03.2020) due to undeclared egg and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Potato Croquettes (750g; Batch code L808603001; Best by 27 March 2020) due to undeclared egg, wheat and gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Crosse & Blackwell recalls Green Vegetable & Kale Soup (400g; Batch code TYJH 8149; Best before May 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Farm Valley brand Dried Figs (600g tray; Lot #090023184-11-89; Expiry 09.2018) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Haugen-Gruppen A/S recalls Cup Noodles Spicy (66g; Lots No. L800863 & L802513; Best before 07.2019 & 10.2019, respectively) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Biogan A/S recalls Organic cardamom (100g; Best before 01/05/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Wursti Oy recalls hamburger (400g; Use by 12.9.2018) due to excessive levels of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): SOK recalls Rainbow Onion (580g; All best before dates) and Rainbow Mattex (275g; Best before 14.4.2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Fines galettes de Bretagne (100g; Lot #J13115; Best before 20/01/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino Bio brand Crêpes moelleuses au sucre de canne et au lait frais / Fluffy pancakes with cane sugar and fresh milk (200g; Best by 03/09/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino Delices brand Mozarella di bufala Campana AOP Tressée à la main (250g; Best by 30/08/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sojabio recalls Sojabio brand Tartine & moi – saveur Ail et fines herbes (125g; Lot #822180; Best by 20/10/2018) due to Escherichia coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Coopérative Laitière de la Sèvre recalls LE CHEVROT de Sèvre et Belle Fromage de chèvre au lait cru (200g; Lot #182200908; various packaging) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gemüsebau Huber GmbH & Co. KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG brand Iceberg Lettuce due to contamination with VTEC (shigatoxin-producing E. coli).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NISSIN Foods GmbH recalls CUP NOODLES SPICY (Best before 01/2019 to 06/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA recalls Blattspinat (450g; Best before 14.05.2020 and 15.05.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Carmarthenshire Dairy Products Ltd recalls Boksburg Blue Cheese (all batches), due to it being produced without approval.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Metcash recalls Community Co Thai Salad Kit (285g; Use by 07/09/2018) due to undeclared soy.

Recalls and Alerts: July 29 – August 2, 2018

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT/Food Safety Recall: Kerry Inc. recalls Soy Honey Cluster (30 lb. case, plastic bag in cardboard box Product code 30666529.137) because an ingredient in this product was manufactured during the time-frame and on the same piece of equipment that was associated with a Salmonella outbreak.

Public Health Alert: USDA issues Public Health Alert for Beef, Pork, and Poultry Salad and Wrap Products due to concerns about contamination with Cyclospora. Please refer to the Alert for a list of affected products, which were distributed by Caito Foods LLC.

Allergy Alert: Sweet Earth Foods recalls Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla (8 oz; Best by 6/28/19; Lot #8149; UPC 016741000551) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: Mojave Foods recalls MOJAVE HIBISCUS FLOWER – BULK PRODUCE ITEM (Random weight; Sold between 4/13/2018 – 7/31/2018; UPC 7946607198) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: HP Hood LLC recalls Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk (half-gallon cartons; Use-by September 2, 2018) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was shipped to AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Dole Classic Coleslaw (14 oz.; Use by 08-08-18; Mfg codes W201004, W201005, W201006, W201007, and W201008; Time stamps after 23:21 through 02:00am; UPC 7143001066) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap, Trader Giotto’s Caesar Salad with Chicken, and Trader Ming’s Chinese Inspired Salad with Chicken (Best by 07/21/18 through 07/23/18) due to possible Cyclospora contamination. The recalled products were sold in Trader Joe’s stores in IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, & WI.

Food Safety Recall: General Mills Inc. recalls Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey breakfast cereal (19 oz. & 14.1 oz. boxes; UPC 16000-44473 and 16000-45137 respectively; Best before 05MAY2019, 06MAY2019, 07MAY2019, 08MAY2019, 09MAY2019, and 10MAY2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold in Lucky, SaveMart, and Department of Defense Commissary stores and may also have been distributed elsewhere across the USA.

Food Safety Recall: Mojave Foods recalls El Guapo Flor de Hibiscus Flower (2.0 oz; Best by APR/07/21, APR/16/21, APR/17/21, MAY/16/21 and MAY/19/21; UPC 44989-00522) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Bières de Chimay, S.A. and its U.S. importer, Manneken Brussel Imports recalls Chimay Grande Réserve Trappist Ale (750ml bottles; Lots L17-813 and L17-814) because bottles may spontaneously break causing a risk of injury from broken glass.

Food Safety Recall: Buehler’s recalls Buehler’s Deli Cole Slaw (UPC codes 7086 and 37086) due to possible foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boar’s Head recalls Boar’s Head Sweet Vidalia Onions Sauce (9-oz jar; UPC 042421069563) due to possible foreign matter contamination. The recalled item was sold at Sprouts and may also have been available in other stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Poissonnerie du Havre ltée recalls various products due to undeclared mustard seed, sesame seed, sulfites, soy, wheat, milk and/or gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pâtisserie Anna Pierrot recalls GÂTEAU DE VOYAGE CHOCOLAT ET CARAMEL FLEUR DE SEL (variable size; all stock) due to undeclared egg, milk, soy and wheat.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Macaroni jambon-fromage (1kg; Lots 18303, 18303a, 18314A; Best before 06/08/2018 – 08/08/2018 & 10/08/2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Vitasia Gyoza Dumplings with Chicken & Pork (400g; Batch code 16:52 G156 K MMG 0054; Best before 05.12.2019) due to undeclared Celery, Crustaceans, Milk, Molluscs, Sesame and Soya.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop brand Red Beet Soup (Best before 2018-08-20) because the product may contain undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls McEnnedy Peanut flavoured Supersize Flips (450g; Batch code L35104; Best by 12 November 2018) duie to undeclared nuts or gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona chopped tomato with basil (400g; Lot L327NDB 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Florette and Cueillette recall Dill (11g sachets; various lot numbers and best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): McDonald’s recalls Chicken Caesar Salad (sold in McDonald’s restaurants between 9 & 14 July 2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tallec recalls Tallec brand Jambon à l’ancienne (Lot #01818606; Best before 07/08/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Festein d’Alsace recalls Festein d’Alsace Brochettes de poulet texanes (Lots 25/07/2018 to 01/08/2018; Best before 06/08/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Capitaine Houat recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées CAL 80/100 pièces/kg (500g; Lot #389 31 198; Best before 29/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Charcuterie Ader recalls Charcuterie Ader brand Rosette courte, Saucisson pur porc et Chorizo (All lots; All best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lidl Deutschland recalls Italiamo Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice with Basil (400g; Batch code L327NDB 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Lidl Freshona Chopped Tomatoes with Herbs (400g; Batch code 6A-31/12/2020 SI LB 224; Product of Italy) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Whitworths recalls Whitworths Granulated Sugar (1kg and 5kg; Batch codes F201U81873, FS02U81783 & FS02U81853; Product of UK) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Newbridge Meats recalls various sausages due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Caseificio Sociale Comprensoriale de Primiero recalls Formaggio Dolomiti Aromatizzato Alle Erbe L.T. (variable weights; Lot #18164) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Italiamo brand Chopped Tomatoes with Basil (400g; Best before 31.12.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet supermarkten recalls various meat products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Well Synergy International Limited and UNIGRA S.R.L (Hong Kong) recall OraSi Walnut (1L pack; Best before February 14, 2019; Product of Italy) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woombye Cheese Company recalls Blackall Gold Washed Rind (200g; Best Before 10.09.18), Camembert (200g Best Before 06.09.18), Truffle Triple Cream Brie food service size only (various weights, approx. 1.4kg each; Best Before 17.09.18), and Triple Cream Brie (200g; Best Before 17.09.18) due to high E. coli count.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Metcash recalls Black & Gold Frozen Mixed Vegetables and Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables (1kg; All Stock) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 6 – 8, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Tillamook Country Smoker, LLC recalls Tillamook Country Smoker Teriyaki Beef Jerky (0.48 lbs; Lot code 11588; Best by 03/09/19) due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Allergy Alert (Update): LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. recalls Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement (All lots still within expiration date) due to undeclared almonds, crustaceans, milk, casein, eggs, and peanuts.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Radagast Pet Food, Inc recalls Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe (Lot codes 63057, 63069, 63076; Best by 10/9/2019, 10/23/2019, 10/31/2019, respectively) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination and Rad Cat Raw Diet Pasture-Raised Venison Recipe (Lot code 63063; Best by 10/15/2019) due to potential E. coli O121 contamination.

Personal Care Product Safety Recall: Saje Natural Wellness recalls Splish Splash Gentle Baby Wash (8.5 fl. oz. and 1.7 fl. oz. (found in the Wee and Well Gentle Baby Care Kit); Lot #814020; All expiry dates) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination. The recalled product was distributed Saje retail locations in California, New Jersey, and New York and through on-line sales in the USA and internationally.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading recalls Wulama brand Fish Tofu (95g; All codes; UPC 6 936158 282279) due to undeclared egg and sesame. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Marché des Aulnaies (Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, QC) recalls Vegetable Soup (1L mason jars; All lots lacking ‘keep refrigerated’ on the label), because the product may not be safe for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Importations Mini – Italia Inc. recalls Tuttolatte brand Burratina Tartufo (2 x 100g; Lot code 202; Best before 05-07-18; UPC 8014745143818) due to generic E. coli. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers in Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Gamme Food to Go recalls Monoprix – Le Wrap brand bacon crudités (Best before 08/07/2018) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Pedon S.p.A. recalls Prepared tarts and cookies (Lots 131219 – 300120; Best by 13/12/2019 – 30/01/2020) due to undeclared pistachios and cashews.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gele couscous falafel (Best before 10-07-2018) due to undeclared mustard and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona frozen creamed spinach (450g; All packages purchased before July 7, 2018) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark recalls Coop Extra deep-frozen sweet corn (650g; Produced August 2016 through November 2017) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sovivo recalls various Sovivo brand ground beef and ground steak products due to E. coli O26:H11 stx1 eae contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cesare Fiorucci SpA recalls Roasted Italian Herb Ham – Italian cooked salted specialty (100g; Lots 8278001620 (DLC : 13/07/2018) and 8278001650 (DLC : 16/07/2018)), Italian ham – Italian cured salting specialty (120g; Lots 8278001590 (DLC : 11/07/2018), 8278001620 (DLC : 14/07/2018), and 8278001650 (DLC : 17/07/2018)), Rostello brand Italian salting specialty cooked with herbs (140g; Lots 8278001580 – DLC : 12/07/2018
and 8128001650 – DLC : 19/07/2018)), ROSTELLO ALLE HERBE brand Prosciutto (250g; Lot 8278001630 – DLC : 12/07/2018), Rostello Herbes sliced meat (140g; Best before dates from July 6, 2018 through August 2, 2018) and Cooked Culatello slices (130g; Best before dates of July 9 – 30, 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Freshona brand Légumes vapeur mixed vegetables containing corn (all lot codes and best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Greenyard Frozen Belgium N.V. recalls Freshona Vegetable Mix containing frozen corn (1000g; All best before dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG recalls Wakame dried kelp (100g; Best before 08/30/2019) due to excessive levels of iodine.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Samkaup recalls COOP Extra Sweet Corn, frozen (650g; Manufactured August 2016 through November 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores and Spar recall various pesto products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd. recalls various frozen vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Compagnia Surgelati Italiana SPA recalls various Findus brand mixed frozen vegetables containing corn due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Ca’ del Botto srl recalls Bocconcini stagionato salame non confezionato , legato in file (Lot 14910; Best before 09-12-2018) because the product does not conform to microbiological standards.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert (Italy): Frantoi Cutrera Srl recalls Segreti di Sicilia brand Pesto di finocchietto (Lot #19071701; Best before 07/2019) due to suspected botulism intoxication (Clostridium botulinum toxin).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Baresa Green Olive Tapenade (150g; Best by dates up to and including 05-10-2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd recalls various frozen vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): SpiceBox Organics Limited recalls SpiceBox brand Organic Ginger Powder (50g; Best before March 30, 2019; Product of India) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Loving Earth recalls Loving Earth Coconut Chocolate Butter (175g; Best Before 15/9/2019) due to undeclared tree nuts.