Tag: Food

Recalls and Alerts: December 14, 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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For current information on international and retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

United States

  • Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Company warns its customers that the manufacturer has recalled Dolores Pickled Carrots, 1RW, due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold in Food4Less and FoodsCo stores.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls Butchers Choice Barbecue Beef Burgers (UPC 0 60383 89364 4; Best before 2013 FE 10; Est 752) and Butchers Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers (UPC 0 60383 89364 4; Best before 2013 FE 01; Est 752), because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. recall is the result of E. coli O157:H7 product testing by the CFIA related to an ongoing outbreak investigation. Canadian Press reports that the Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness; Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials are currently inspecting the Cardinal Meat Specialist Ltd. (Est 752) facility where the burgers were manufactured.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Belgium’s Federal Food Safety Agency advises the public that Prins et Dingemanse Zeeuwse Oesters nr 2 (Product of Zeeland, The Netherlands; Lot #LO8919; Expiry 16/12/2012), may be contaminated with Salmonella. Belgian distributors of these oysters have been requested to recall them from the market.
  • Food Safety Alert (Scotland, UK): The Food Standards Agency advises the public that Fu Zhou Chan Kee Traditional Fresh Fish Balls (450g; All date and batch codes) were produced in unapproved premises under unstaisfactory hygiene conditions and are believed to have been distributed in the Lothian region of Scotland. Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it.
  • Consumer Product Safety Alert (UK): BBC reports that Tarton Collection Kits, a children’s face paint kit that was imported from China by Salford-based Chelford Limited, contains dangerous levels of lead.
  • Outbreak Alert (UK): More than 400 passengers on Oriana (P&O Cruises) were stricken by norovirus during a recent 10-day Baltic cruise, according to  BBC.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1731): Metal pieces in marzipan from Denmark; distributed to Norway.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1732): Salmonella in chilled oysters from the Netherlands; distributed to Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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: December 13, 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.

For current information on international and retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Haggen Northwest and TOP Food and Drug advised their customers that Ivar’s Clam Chowder (20 oz; Sell by Feb 25, 2013) has been recalled by the manufacturer due to incorrect ingredient and UPC labeling.
  • Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. (Salinas, CA) recalls Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine (10 oz bag; UPC 0 30223 04032 3; Package code TFRS332A09; Best by 12-13-12), after FDA finds Listeria monocytogenes in a single random sample. The recalled product was distributed in California and Florida.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Canadian Trade House (Calgary, AB) recalls the following imported Hot Stuff Food Xpress brand pizza and calzone products, because the products contain undeclared mustard: Pepperoni Pizza (955g; UPC 7 95835 86572 5), Sausage/Pepperoni Pizza (1.01 kg; UPC 7 95835 86573 2), Supreme Pizza (1.07 kg; UPC 7 95835 86574 9), Pepperoni Stuffed Calzone (213g; UPC 7 99847 86516 2) and Sausage and Pepperoni Stuffed Calzone (213g; UPC 7 99847 86517 9). The recalled products were distributed nationally.
  • Allergy Alert: Metro Plus (Quebec, QC) recalls Sucre à la crème (Best before 1 January 2013; Packaged 1 December 2012), due to the presence of undeclared nuts.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Brampton, ON) recalls Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers, frozen (1.13 kg pkgs; UPC 0 60383 89363 7; Best before 2013 MR 03; Est 752), because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled product has been distributed nationally. This recall was triggered by an ongoing investigation into what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency describes as a “…number of E. coli O157:H7 related illnesses in Canada.”

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Globus SB-Warenhaus Holding GmbH & Co. recalls Globus brand American-style pizzas (Best before March 2013 to November 2013), because the products may contain small pieces of metal.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Molkerei Domäne Mechtildshausen recalls Domänen Milch fresh 3.7% fat pasteurized whole milk (1 liter bottles; Use by 13.12.2012 to 20.12.2012), because of residues of hydrogen peroxide in the milk.
  • Outbreak Alert (UK): Five hospitals in north Wales are dealing with norovirus outbreaks involving a total of 31 patients, according to BBC. Visitors are being urged to cooperate in efforts to stop the outbreaks at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay, Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor hospitals. Admissions have been restricted at eight wards.
  • Pet Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1723): Salmonella contamination and elevated Enterobacteriaceae count in dog chews from India; distributed to Switzerland.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a suspected outbreak of food poisoning involving eight individuals who developed symptoms of gastroenteritis after eating at a restaurant in Wan Chai.

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: December 12, 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.

For current information on international and retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: ALDI recalls Carlini Baking Spray, “made with Real Flour”, “Naturally Gluten-Free Food” (5-oz; Sold beginning Oct 28, 2012), due to contradictory label claims. The product contains wheat flour and is not gluten-free.
  • Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Foods recalls Nature’s Path Hemp Plus Organic Granola (25 lb; Sell by dates 6/12/13 to 6/14/13), Nature’s Path Hemp Plus Organic Granola, Bulk (25 lb; Sell by dates 6/12/13 to 6/14/13) and Nature’s Path Hemp Plus Organic Granola, RW (Sell by dates 6/12/13 to 6/14/13), because the product may contain undeclared almonds.
  • Outbreak Alert: Ninety out of 220 people who attended a meeting of the Women’s Healthcare Associates at the Oregon Zoo developed symptoms consistent with norovirus. The event, which was held on December 5th, was catered by Zoo staff, according to The Oregonian.
  • Pet Food Product Withdrawal: Claudia’s Cuisine recalls DogCandy® Holiday Hound Cake (7.5 oz; UPC 692614010041; Best by 08-2015) and DogCandy® Blueberry Hound Cake (7.5 oz; UPC 692614010058; Best by 08-2015), because the cakes have the potential to become moldy as a result of a higher than usual moisture content. The cakes were distributed to approximately 130 PetSmart stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Golden Boy Foods Ltd. (Burnaby, BC) recalls Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts (1.36 kg/3-lb mesh bags; UPC 0 64684 10948 0), because the nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan (Extra Foods, No Frills, RCWC, Shop Easy / SuperValu, Superstore, Westfair, YIG), New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (Cash & Carry/RCWC, Dominion, Freshmart / Red & White, No Frills, , Save Easy, Superstore), Ontario (Cash & Carry/RCWC, Freshmart, Loblaws, No Frills, Superstore, Valu-mart, YIG, Zehrs), and Quebec (Loblaws, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Provigo).

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (UK): Asda withdraws Asda Chosen by You Pad Thai Cooking Paste (215g; Date code 18 July 2013), because the product contains undeclared sulphites, egg and gluten (wheat).
  • Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons withdraws Morrisons Just Cheddar Sandwich (Use by 12 December 2012), because it may contain undeclared egg and mustard.
  • Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons withdraws Morrisons Signature Mature Red Cheddar Coleslaw (300g; Use by 13 December 2012), because some may contain cheddar and sundried tomato pasta (containing wheat gluten) that are not mentioned on the allergy statement.
  • Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Wagner recalls all varieties of Wagner SENSAZIONE Pizza and Wagner BIG PIZZA (all best before dates between March 2013 (03.2013) and November 2013 (11.2013); Product of Germany), because the products may be contaminated with metal fragments.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): BC Catering recalls Christmas sausage by the meter (Item #61057; Best before 05-12-2012), Lightly salted pork in 1 cm slices (Item #30928; Best before 06-12-2012 and 09-12-2012), Salted pork slices, 13 mm (Item #43193; Best before 06-12-2012 and 09-12-2012), Lightly salted boiling pork (Item #64157; Best before 09-12-2012) and Lightly salted pork, 50-60g slices (Item #93328; Best before 06-12-2012 and 09-12-2102), due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold to restaurants, hotels, cafeterias and other institutional kitchens.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Plumrose Scandinavia A/S recalls Horeca Select spiced sliced sausage (500g; Product of Germany; Best before 28-12-2012), due to Listeria contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Greece): Lidl Hellas & Co. recalls Melomakarona (1 kg cartons; Expiry 31/1/2013), due to mold contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Wagner recalls all varieties of Wagner SENSAZIONE Pizza and Wagner BIG PIZZA (all best before dates between March 2013 (03.2013) and November 2013 (11.2013); Product of Germany), because the products may be contaminated with metal fragments.
  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Harrods Ltd. recalls Harrods Date and Tea Fruit Cake (740g; Batch code 3771012; Best before 10 March 2013 and 15 April 2013), due to mold spoilage on some of the products.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1708): Salmonella in frozen mechanically separated meat from France; distributed to France, Hungary and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1709): Excessive gluten in low gluten wheat flour from China, via the Netherlands; distributed to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1711): Listeria monocytogenes in cold smoked salmon from Sweden; distributed to Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1712): Cadmium in frozen molluscs from Vietnam; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1713): Salmonella in chopped frozen pineapple from Vietnam; distributed to Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1714): Listeria monocytogenes in spiced and cooked pork flank from Germany; distributed to Denmark.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1715): High lead content in carrots from Turkey; distributed to Bulgaria.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1716): Carbofuran in celery leaves from Malaysia; distributed to Norway.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1717): Benzo(a)pyrene in smoked pork ribs from Poland; distributed to Slovakia.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1718): Foreign body (hair) in biscuits from Romania; distributed to Greece.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1719): Mercury in frozen swordfish from Spain; distributed to Italy.

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.