Tag: Food

Recalls and Alerts: January 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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United States

  • Allergy Alert: Walgreen Co. recalls Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisins (13-oz; Best by date of Oct 42012A1; UPC 04902245661), because the packages may contain Walgreens Bridge Mix, and thus may contain undeclared peanut, almond and soy ingredients. The recalled product, which was manufactured for Walgreen Co. by GKI Foods, Inc. (Brighton, MI), was distributed through Walgreen Co. idstribution centers in Arizona, Connecticut and California, and to Walgreens retail stores in the Northeastern and Western USA.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: USDA releases retail distribution list for Julienne Salad Products that were recalled by 18th Street Deli Inc. due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Personal Care Product Safety Recall: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. recalls AVEENO® Baby Calming Comfort® Lotion (UPC 38137-0036456; Lot #0161LK), after FDA lab tests found that the lot exceeded specifications for “common bacteria.” The company has recalled the product from retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. This is not a consumer level recall.
  • Animal Health Product Safety Alert: Novartis Animal Health has warned veterinarians that foreign tablets may be found in certain bottles of Clomicalm (climipramine hydrochloride) tablets. The company has issued a “Dear Doctor” letter.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Kraft Canada Inc. recalls Kraft Dinner Smart Vegetables 3 Cheese (150g; Code 12AL11 M2) and Kraft Dinner Smart Vegetables (150g; Codes 12AL11 M2 and 12AL12 M2), due to the presence of undeclared tartrazine.
  • Food Safety Recall: Drogheria Fine Épicerie (Montreal, QC) recalls Ragu Di Carne de Veau/Veal Stew (1-litre glass jars; All jars sold up to and including January 26, 2012), because the manner of preparation was not adequate to ensure microbiological safety.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

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: January 28, 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.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: J&B Group, Inc. (St. Michael, MN) recalls Ellison Meat Company Beef Sirloin Top Butt Steak, Cap Off, No Roll, Marinated (10.5-lb case/28 x 6 oz; Case Code 62149; Est #15805; Produced between Jan 1, 2011 and September 7, 2011) and Ellison Meat Company Beef Sirloin Top Butt Steak Cap Off / Tenderized with Ficin & Bromelain (1-lb cases/16 x 10 oz; Case code 62151; Est #15805; Produced between Jan 1, 2011 and September 7, 2011), due misbranding and to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled beef sirloin products were supplied for institutional use in Montana, North Dakota and Texas.
  • Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle recalls Prepared Foods Small Mashed Potato Side Dish, Large Mashed Potato Side Dish, and Mashed Potatoes GNG (all batches), because the prepared foods may contain undeclared soy.
  • Food Safety Recall: 18th Street Deli Inc. (Hamtramck, MI) recalls 18th Street Deli Julienne Salad, 18th Street Deli Julienne Salad Lite and Balanced Choice Julienne Salad Lite (Est #P-22061; Expiration dates 01/20/12 and 01/30/12), after it was notified by a supplier that their hard-cooked eggs had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and were being recalled by Michael Foods Egg Products Co. The recalled salad products were produced on Jan. 20, 2012 and distributed to retail stores in Michigan and to vending companies in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
  • Food Safety Recall: Michael Foods Inc. (Minnetonka, MN) recalls Papetti’s Brand Hard-Cooked Eggs (25-lb tubs; Lot codes 1362W, 1363W, and 1364W; Use by dates of February 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2012), due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed to the food service sector during the second week of January, 2012.
  • Outbreak Alert: The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports six confirmed cases of Campylobacter infections – 3 in Maryland and 3 in Pennsylvania – associated with the consumption of raw milk from the Family Cow Dairy store in Chambersburg, PA. The Family Cow dairy sells directly to consumers at its on-farm retail store and at multiple drop-off locations and retail stores in Bucks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Lebanon, Montgomery, Philadephia and York counties in Pennsylvania.
  • Outbreak Alert: The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services advise the public that there has been a rise in the number of reported norovirus outbreaks since the beginning of the winter season.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns anyone with allergies to egg not to consume Bin Bin brand Snow Rice Crackers (150g pkgs; UPC 8 852098 700124; all lot/date codes), due to the presence of undeclared egg. The product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and possibly nationally. CFIA is working with importers to removed the product from the marketplace.
  • Allergy Alert: Winners Merchants International LP recalls Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe Mix (9-oz/255g pkgs; Best before DEC 01 2012; Product of USA), due to the presence of undeclared milk and wheat. The recall product was distributed across Canada.
  • Allergy Alert: Pinnacle Foods Group LLC recalls certain Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes (Recommended Use by Date between November 1, 2011 through October 16, 2012), due to the presence of undeclared soy. The following affected products were distributed nationally: Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancakes/Crêpes au babeurre (12/420g; UPC 6 9147955822 4), Aunt Jemima Homestyle Pancakes/Crêpes maison (12/420g; UPC 6 9147955912 2) and Aunt Jemima Whole Grain Pancakes/Crêpes grains entiers (12/410g; UPC 6 9147956040 1).

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt and OKay recall certain Topaz Ground Nutmeg products (100g, Lots PO18723 and PO17458; 500g, Lots PO18783 and PO17268) after finding levels of aflatoxin B1 that are slightly in excess of permitted levels.

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: January 27, 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.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Pinnacle Foods Group LLC recalls the following Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes (box of 12; Recommended Use By Date between November 1, 2011 and October 16, 2012, inclusive), due to the presence of undeclared soy. The affected pancake varieties include: Buttermilk Low Fat (12/14.5-oz; UPC 19600-05100), Oatmeal (12/14.8oz; UPC 19600-05490), Buttermilk (12/14.8oz; 19600-05820), Homestyle (12/14.8oz; UPC 19600-05910), Confetti (12/14.8oz; UPC 19600-05955), and Whole Grain (12/14.5oz; UPC 19600-06040).
  • Food Safety Alert Rescinded: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health rescinded its consumer alert for raw milk from Twin Rivers Farm in Ashley Falls, MA after more specific lab tests did not confirm brucellosis in a Massachusetts resident, and after the milk and cows at the farm also tested negative for Brucella. The state is also rescinding a “Cease and Desist from the sale of Raw Milk” order that had been issued to the dairy last week.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Saputo Inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk (4-L bags; Best before code 1590 FE12 H7; Best before date February 12, 2012), because the milk may be contaminated with a cleaning solution. One reaction has been reported. The recalled milk was distributed in Ontario and in Aylmer, Quebec.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (UK): Doves Farm Foods Limited withdraws Gluten-Free Buckwheat Flour (1kg; Best before 12.10.12; Batch code 2011), because the product contains low levels of gluten.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Allergy Alert (UK): MHRA advises the public that Dekristol 20,000 IU Colecalciferol Capsules, an unlicensed product that has been imported in significant quantities into the UK (Manufactured by MIBE GMBH, Germany), contains undeclared peanut oil and is contraindicated for patients with nut allergies.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods Denmark recalls Butcher chopped pig/calf 8-12% (500g; Batch No. 400242203A; Best before 23.01.2012), due to Salmonella contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Greece): EFET orders the immediate withdrawal of Lev – Sheath Headless Canned Seafood (500g pkgs; Best before 31.12.2013), due to excessive levels of histamine.
  • Cosmetic Product Safety Recall (France): French authorities have seized and have ordered the recall of Civic Crème pour la Peau (Lot #3A588), Charms (Lachiparma) Crème Eclaircissante pour la Peau (30g; Lot #080188) and L’Abidjanaise Crème pour la Peau (50g; Lot #54), because the products contain clobetasol dipropionate, which is not a permitted ingredient in cosmetics in France.
  • Food Safety Enforcement Action (Sweden): Following a request by the National Food Administration, an administrative court judge has ordered a fine of 200,000 crown to be levied against Scan after the company repeatedly ignored orders to correct a condensation problem in its Linköping slaughterhouse.

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.