Recalls and Alerts: July 6 – 8, 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

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.

Raw milk, farm animals likely cause of new E. coli outbreak among children

This story by Coral Beach first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission.

Unpasteurized, raw milk and a visit to an unrelated agricultural animal operation are most likely the causes of an outbreak of E. coli infections among children in Knox County, TN. At least four of the victims are in kidney failure.

Health department spokeswoman Katharine Killen told Food Safety News this afternoon that all of the confirmed illnesses have been caused by the same serotype of E. coli bacteria. During a press conference with local media today, Dr. Joe Childs of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital also reported that all of the cases at that hospital are from one serotype.

Knox County Health Department epidemiologists are working with investigators from the state’s health department and other local and state agencies, including agriculture officials to pinpoint the source of the bacteria.

Childs said the ongoing E. coli outbreak is the largest he has seen in his 30 years at the hospital. Killen said the county averages only about 19 cases on an annual basis. Both said some of the sick children had consumed unpasteurized milk in the days before their symptoms began.

Other victims visited a farm unrelated to the raw milk dairy before becoming ill. Cows and other animals carry E. coli that can cause serious infections in humans. Swimming pools, however — especially public pools — are not a likely source because chemicals used to treat the water are very effective at killing E. coli bacteria, Childs said.

Officials have not specified what kind of agricultural animals victims of the current E. coli outbreak came into contact with before becoming ill. Goats are among the animals that can carry E. coli. Photo illustration

Neither the doctor nor the county spokeswoman would identify the dairy or animal farm. Killen said she wasn’t sure if the dairy was still selling its unpasteurized milk as of this afternoon. A conference call set today could provide more details.

The county started receiving reports about a cluster of E. coli infections among children last week, Killen said. She did not provide the total number of cases or the age range of the patients. However, there are “several” cases and all are children, according to county information.

The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital started hearing about the cluster of E. coli illnesses about 10 days ago, Childs said. He said the hospital is “approaching” 10 cases. Some children who were admitted have recovered enough to go home. Other’s are more seriously ill. Children started being admitted to intensive care units at the hospital about four days ago. Four of the children have developed a life-threatening form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Tennessee is one of the states that allows sales of unpasteurized raw milk. Federal law prohibits the interstate sale of raw milk because of its high risk for causing foodborne illnesses. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with depleted immune systems are at the highest risk of developing life-threatening complications, according to a wide variety of health care providers and other entities.

Among those recommending against consumption of unpasteurized, raw milk are the American Academy of Pediatrics, state health departments, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to 161 degrees F for 15 seconds. It kills bacteria, viruses and parasites commonly carried by dairy cows. Those pathogens include E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Brucella.

Photo illustration

Advice to consumers
Anyone in the Knox County area — including people who consumed raw milk from the area or visited an animal operation — who develops symptoms of E. coli infection should immediately seek medical attention.

People should make sure their doctors know about their possible exposure to the pathogen so the proper diagnostic testing and treatment can be provided, Childs said.

Antibiotics generally should not be used for E. coli infections because the bacteria die off and release even more toxins into the body. This complicates diagnosis because the symptoms of E. coli infections are similar to other illnesses that should be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms usually begin one to eight days after ingesting the bacteria, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention. Symptoms can include diarrhea that can range from mild and watery to severe and bloody; abdominal cramping, pain or tenderness; nausea; and vomiting in some people.

Healthy adults usually recover from E. coli O157:H7 infections within a week. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems have a greater risk of developing a life-threatening form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Recalls and Alerts: January 28 – February 5, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: JFC International Inc. recalls Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base (1.6 lb; Bar code 49 04621 04221 9; All lots) due to undeclared crustacean shellfish (shrimp, crab). The products were distributed between 10/01/16 and 01/31/18 to retail stores and other foodservice operators in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Allergy Alert: Miller’s Creamery (New Philadelphia, OH) recalls Walnut Creek Foods’ Old Fashioned Carmel Popcorn (15-oz bags; All ‘best by’ dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Kanan Enterprises recalls Southern Grove Unsalted Almond (14 oz; Best By SEP 25 2018 KN; UPC 0 41498 24647 1) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Whip City Jerky, LLC recalls approximately 1,391 pounds of beef jerky products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details of affected products, which were shipped to retail stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut and sold via internet/catalog sales.

Food Safety Recall: Panera Bread recalls cream cheese products (all 2 oz and 8 oz products sold in its US bakery-cafés) after samples of one variety of 2 oz. cream cheese from a single production day showed a positive result for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Kareway Products, Inc recalls Gericare Eye Wash, Sterile Eye Irrigation Solution (4 fl. oz.; Lot #86041601; Expiration date 09/2019) due to potential microbial contamination which compromises sterility.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Jacques Beaulieu inc. (Quebec, QC) recalls Spaghetti Sauce with Meat (900g and 430g; All lots sold up to and including 30 January 2018) due to undeclared mustard seeds, soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert: JFC International (Canada) Inc. recalls Daisho brand Seasoned Soup Base for Pot Kimuchi Nabe Soup (750g; All batch codes; UPC 4 904621 04221) due to undeclared shrimp and crab. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Allergy Alert: Valenca Importers & Exporters Ltd. recalls various brands of breaded shrimp due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers in Ontario and Quebec.

Allergy Alert: Canada Volumes Import/Export Inc. recalls Powdered Almond & Yam Drink with Walnut (360g; Product codes 2018/AU/01 A and 2019/MR/15 JQ; UPC 4 716809 010824) due to undeclared gluten, milk and wheat. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in British Columbia and Manitoba.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Imperial Caviar & Seafood recalls various Imperial Caviar & Seafood brand and VIP Caviar Club brand Whitefish and Salmon Roe due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Berchicci Importing Ltd. recalls Campitello Sheep’s Milk Semi-Soft Ripened Cheese (Variable weight; Lots 271118, 221118 and 201118) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie et charcuterie Kascher J & R inc. (Côte Saint Luc, QC) recalls J&R Kosher Meat & Delicatessen Roast Veal (All product with Best Before dates up to and including 5 March 2018) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls Farmers, Natrel and Northumberland brand milk and cream products due to the presence of sanitizer. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to restaurants, hotels and institutions in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Food Safety Recall: Sawler Gardens Ltd. recalls Sawler brand Turnip Sticks (340g; Batch code 18 FE 18; UPC 6 21063 36600 3) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Thai Indochine Trading Inc. recalls Coconut Tree brand Shredded Young Coconut (227g; Batch code 2019 – 07 – 01; UPC 7 79139 06522 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Les 3 Piliers inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls three partially-cooked velouté sauces because the containers are missing an instruction to refrigerate the products. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Le Lunch Box (Montreal, QC) recalls La Sauce du Boss Bolognaise sauce (1L; All lots sold up to and including 31 January 2018) because the containers are missing an instruction to refrigerate the product.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant recalls Bhugga (All units sold from January 4, 2018 to January 24, 2018) due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall update includes additional product information.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Tortilla chips chili bio and Tortilla chips nature bio due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Juels Bryg i Søllested recalls various beers due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Royal Unibrew A/S recalls Doritos Roulette (170g; Lot #EB6251356; Best by 01-07-2018) due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland announces recall of Amaizin Organic Natural Corn Chips (150g; Best before 27.07.2018; Batch 37331) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Avondale Foods Ltd recalls Country Kitchen Coleslaw and Potato Salad Twin-Pack (180g; Use by 15 February 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Amaizin recalls some batches of Gluten Free Amaizin Organic Corn products due to possible presence of undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): 2VD SPRL recalls Brousse Vergez brand FIGUES SECHES LAYERS (500g; Best by 31/10/2018; Lot #090020881-11-362) due to elevated levels of aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls filet de porc à l’ardennaise (±500g & 600g; Lots 182012, 182013, 182014, 182015; Best by 10/2/18 & 16/2/2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): SushiDaily recalls Sushigari (ginger) (140g; Lot #18081; Best by 02/06/2018) due to possible contamination with glass particles.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Naturmælk recalls ØGO, Løgismose and Naturmælk brands of various whipped cream products after an unspecified contaminant was detected in the whipped cream. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bon Appetit Group A/S recalls Pasta with chicken kebab, sun dried tomatoes and parsley paste (400g; Best by 10.2.2018 and 14.2.2018) because the chicken may not have been thoroughly cooked.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Total Produce Nordic A/S recalls Nashi pears (sold in bulk between 20/1/2018 – 31/1/2018 due to elevated pesticide levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Flensted Snitgrønt A/S recalls several varieties of fresh cut green salads due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Natur’Avenir recalls Natur’Avenir Buckwheat Flour (5kg and 1kg; Lot #171214; Best by 14/12/2018) due to possible Datura contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Albert Schiller KG recalls Schiller Fresh Liverwurst Sausage (150g; Sold from 29.01.2018 to 02.02.2018) due to possible foreign body contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Delizio GmbH recalls REWE Bio Cappelletti spinach ricotta (250g; Best before 08.02.18) because remnants of soft, transparent packaging film may be present in some packages.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wünsche Handelsgesellschaft International mbH & Co.KG recalls Kings Crown hand-peeled white asparagus sections with heads (314ml; Lot L01081201705153700 / 01090; Best by 30.06.2020) because of possible glass splinters.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): iglo Deutschland recalls iglo Cream Spinach (800g; Lot L7257AJ005 / Uhrzeit 23:00-3:00) because the product may be contaminated with small, black plastic pieces.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt Group Fine Food Meat recalls Filet de porc à l’ardennaise (±500-600g; Best by 10/02/2018 and 16/02/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sushi Daily recalls Sushi Daily Sushigari ginger (140g jar; Best by 02/06/2018; Batch code 18081) because the product may contain small pieces of glass.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Meir Bagel Factory recalls Small Sweet Chili Pretzel (300g; Batch #33217 & 33317; Best by 28/08/2018 and 29/08/2018) due to possible contamination with small metal pieces.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Aleph Kisses Ltd. recalls various frozen desserts after Listeria monocytogenes was found in a sample. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Alert (Israel): Maof in the Galilee warns the public not to consume eggs stamped with the forged code El 16 after Salmonella enteritidis was found in a sample of eggs from this batch.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority orders recall of Coffee Tree MyCafe brand 4-in-1 Penang Durian White Coffee (40g x 15 sachets; Expiry 16 05 2019; Product of Malaysia) following reports of consumers in Malaysia being hospitalised after drinking the product.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fresh Delights recalls Fresh Delights Pumpkin and Feta Pizza (All Best Before dates up to and including 24 January 2018) due to undeclared cashew and almond.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Raffles Healthy Foods recalls Wholemeal Spelt Chia Loaf (580g; Best before 4/2/18) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was available at Coles Supermarkets in Victoria.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sweetin Pty Ltd recalls Cocofrio Dairy and Gluten Free Frozen Dessert Strawberry Choc Chip (500 ml; Best before 04.09.19 and 23.10.19) due to undeclared pecans, hazelnuts, cashews and pistachios. The recalled product was sold at Foodlands (SA), Foodworks (VIC), Farmer Jacks (WA), IGA and independent grocery stores in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates recalls Jasper + Myrtle bean to bar handmade chocolate Spice Rum Dark Chocolate (70g; All Best Before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall Ganyuan brand Crab Roe Flavor Sunflower Seeds (75g and 138 g; All batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): FFOWCS Williams Ltd recalls Orchard Gold brand Divine Duo Mixed Berries (500g; Batch #1711131; Best by 30/11/2019) because the product may contain foreign matter (metal).