Tag: Food

Recalls and Alerts: November 19, 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 retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Outbreak Alert: CDC reports 28 persons infected with the outbreak of strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli o157:H7 from five states, including New York (22), Connecticut (2), Massachusetts (2), Pennsylvania (1) and Virginia (1). Most of those ill in New York state had consumed Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix blend, produced by State Garden (Chelsea, MA). Lab tests conducted on four leftover packages of this product from four outbreak victims’ homes, yielded the outbreak strain. Outbreak victims from states other than New York reported having eaten other brands of pre-packaged leafy greens.
  • Outbreak Alert: The Oregonian reports that a petting zoo and pumpkin patch in Longview, WA has been linked to an outbreak of at least 10 cases of E. coli illnesses. The Willow Grove Gardens Pumpkin Patch has shut down and is not planning to reopen.
  • Food Recall: Bi-Lo and Food City advise their customers that Bailey’s Hazelnut Creamer (16 oz; UPC 0-44100-10753; Item code 581465; Expiry February 26, 2013) has been recalled due to a quality issue.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Pak National Foods Ltd. recalls National Apple Spread (440g; Batch 20 19 2011 (Best before Dec 2012) and Batch 12 18 2011 (Best before 11 12 13); UPC 6 20514 00192 0), due to the presence of undeclared sulphites.
  • Food Safety Recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises the public not to consume, sell or serve Sunland Inc. Organic Dark Chocolate Creamy Peanut Butter (375g; UPC 0 48687 89829 9; Lot code 100326), because the product has been recalled by the manufacturer due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Quebec, and may have been sold across Canada.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Euro Shopper brand Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (500g; Lot codes L12275 and L12276), due to the presence of undeclared milk powder.
  • Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Disschof (Diksmuide, Belgium) recalls the following cheeses, sold in the Netherlands, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes: Keiems Bloempje with and without herbs, Keiem Lean To Nature, KeimerBloemetje with Herbs, Keiemnaer, Keiemse White, KeiemseBloemGroot, and Keiem Skinny with herbs.
  • Outbreak Alert (Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom): The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports an increase in cryptosporidiosis notifications in the UK (England and Wales), Netherlands and Germany in late summer-autumn 2012. No other countries have reported an unusual increase, and there is no evidence pointing to a single, common source. Lab and epidemiological investigations are in progress to explore the source of this increased incidence of infections.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Organic Echo Limited recalls Organic Echo brand Les Viva Infant Milk Powder, for 0 – 12 months (800g; Batch CPF0212064; Best before September 6, 2013; Packaged in Malaysia), because the potassium and protein content exceed the standards of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex).

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: November 17, 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 retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC recalls Chicken of the Sea White Albacore Tuna in Water (7-oz cans in multipack; UPC 0 48000 00097 2; Best by 10/01/16 through 11/09/16), because the product contains undeclared soy. The recalled product was distributed in October and November 2012 to Costco stores in California, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Nevada.
  • Food Safety Recall: Tony’s Imports and Exports (Clovis, CA) warns consumers, food distributors and food processors not to consume or purchase certain containers of AL-RABIH Tahineh, 100% Sesame (40lb pails; Product of Lebanon; Best before February 2014), after 141 pails of the product were stolen from the company’s warehouse where it was awaiting destruction due to Salmonella contamination.
  • Pet Food Safety Recall: Magnolia Bird Farm, Incorporated (Anaheim, CA) recalls Sunland Peanuts in Shell, Hulled Peanuts, Magnolia Bird Farm Conure Mix Seed Mix, Magnolia Bird Farm Large Hookbill Seed Mix, Magnolia Bird Farm Hookbill Supreme Seed Mix, and Magnolia Bird Farm Parrot Mix Seed Mix (Distributed October 12, 2011 to October 12, 2012), because the peanuts, which were supplied by Sunland, Inc., may be contaminated with Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Focus Products Group International, LLC (Lincolnshire, IL) recalls West Bend brand Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Maker (Model 65032) and Back to Basics Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Maker (Models CM300BK, CM300BKL, CM300BLSS, CM300BR, CM300BRBRL CM300BRL, CM300W), because a small bushing inside the container has to potential to leach lead. The recalled products were shipped nationwide starting in 2004 through October 12, 2012 and sold primarily in the USA through various retailers and e-retailers and through the Focus Products’ online store.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: David Roberts Food Corporation recalls David Roberts Two for the Road Madeira Mix (80g; All codes; UPC 0 67261 14321 1), due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. The recalled product was sold nationally.
  • Food Safety Recall: Shah Brothers Imports recalls Shabros Sesame Laddoo (200g; No codes; UPC 0 59011 01061 4), due to the presence of unspecified extraneous material in the product.

Europe

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: November 16, 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 retail distribution of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella Bredeney, please consult the Trader Joe’s/Sunland Peanut Butter Recalls tab.

For current information on retail distribution of beef products containing Canadian beef recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination please consult the Canada/USA Beef Recall tab.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Berres Brothers, Inc. (Watertown, WI) recalls Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters brand Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coffee (12 oz, 2.5 oz, 1.5 oz & 5-lb bulk; Julian date code 12001-12318; whole bean and ground coffee; regular and decaffeinated coffee), Monkey Mocha Coffee (1.5 oz ground & 5-lb bulk regular whole bean; Julian date codes 12271-12318) and Lunch with Elvis Coffee ( 1.5 oz ground, 12 oz regular ground and whole bean, 12 oz decaffeinated ground and whole bean, 5-lb bulk; Julian date codes 12091-12319), due to the presence of undeclared nuts. The recalled coffees were distributed throughout the USA and Guam.
  • Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls forty-five cake products, after being notified by their supplier, Maplehurst, that the cakes may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold between November 11th through November 15th, 2012 from the retail service bakery departments of Publix stores in the following Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.
  • Outbreak Alert: Columbus, Ohio Public Health reports an outbreak of Shigella illness in the city. Since the start of the outbreak, 771 cases of shigellosis have been diagnosed and are under investigation.
  • Outbreak Alert Update: Food Safety News reports that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in New York State  that is linked to Wegmans spinach and spring mix has grown to 20 confirmed cases. Six outbreak victims were hospitalized, but all have recovered.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danish Supermarket recalls Tasty Turkey brand Turkey Breast (900g packs; Best before 26/11/2012; Batch No. 886728), due to Salmonella contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Coop recalls Naturaplan tender shoulder ham (150g; All lots), after Listeria was detected in a sample from the lot bearing expiry date 19.11.2012.
  • Personal Care Product Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan Lessive Liquide Gel Main “express”/ Express Liquid Gel Hand Cleanser (250ml tube; Lots #2222031, 2222131, 2222231, 2227531, 2227631, 2228331, 2228431, and 2228531) due to potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Allergy Alert: Berres Brothers, Inc. (Watertown, WI) recalls Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters brand Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coffee (12 oz, 2.5 oz, 1.5 oz & 5-lb bulk; Julian date code 12001-12318; whole bean and ground coffee; regular and decaffeinated coffee), Monkey Mocha Coffee (1.5 oz ground & 5-lb bulk regular whole bean; Julian date codes 12271-12318) and Lunch with Elvis Coffee ( 1.5 oz ground, 12 oz regular ground and whole bean, 12 oz decaffeinated ground and whole bean, 5-lb bulk; Julian date codes 12091-12319), due to the presence of undeclared nuts. The recalled coffees were distributed throughout the USA and Guam.

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.