Tag: Food

Recalls and Alerts: September 7, 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

  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice Co. (Union City, CA) recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists and other candies, including Black Licorice Bar (2.5 oz.), Jumbo Black Licorice Hanging Bag (8 oz.), Black Licorice Tray (5 oz.), Black Licorice Laydown Bag (7 oz.), Black Licorice Laydown Bag (16 oz., Black Licorice Jar (4 lbs.), Mixed Bites Hanging Bag (8 oz.), Mixed Bites Bag (16 oz.), Family Mix Laydown Bag (24 oz.), Family Mix Laydown Bag (32 oz.), Snaps Hanging Bag (5.5 oz), Snaps Theater Box (4.5 oz.), and Snaps Tin (12 oz), due to unacceptable levels of lead in the candy. The recalled products were sold at retailers across the USA, including Copps, D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Glen’s Markets, Glen’s Fresh Market, Haggen, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pick’n Save, Rainbow, Spartan, TOP Food & Drug, Tops, Valu Land, VG’s Grocery, VG’s Fresh Market, and Wegmans.
  • Food Safety Recall: Gills Onions recalls Diced & Slivered Onions, including Cross Valley Farms onions (Use by date 9/07/12), after random sampling by FDA finds Listeria. The recalled product was supplied only to foodservice companies. Because none of the recalled product is available at retail outlets, FDA and Gills will not be issuing a press release.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: Lowes Foods alerts its customers to a recall of Orajel Kits (3 oz; UPC 10310 32370; Lot code BI1041), following reports of off flavor and numbing when using the product.
  • Outbreak Alert (Cruise): CDC reports that 114 passengers and 11 crew members on board the Princess Cruises’ ship Dawn Princess developed norovirusinfections during a cruise that began on August 21st and is scheduled to terminate on September 13th. Two CDC Vessel Sanitation Program environmental health officers are scheduled to board the ship today (Sept 7th) on its arrival in Juneau, AK to conduct an environmental health assessment and evaluate the outbreak and response activities.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on US retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: London Drugs Limited recalls Red Vines Red & Black Mixed Bites Licorice(226g; UPC 0 41364 00240 8; All codes), due to unacceptable levels of lead. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on Canadian retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a kindergarten/child care center in Yuen Long District. Nineteen pupils aged between three and five, and four staff members have developed symptoms of gastroenteritis since September 3rd. None of the victims has needed hospitalization.

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: September 6, 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

  • Food Safety Recall: Eco Health, Inc. (Chatsworth, CA) recalls florAlign Prebiotic Formula berry-flavored powder (90g, 180g and 270g; distributed between June 2011 and August 2012), because the product may be contaminated with  Salmonella. The product was manufactured by Northridge Labs, which is owned by Irwin Naturals, and distributed by Eco Health within the USA via direct to consumer marketing, using mail order, internet and direct delivery. The manufacturer has ceased production and distribution pending the outcome of an investigation into the source of the contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall: Organic Pastures Dairy (Fresno County, CA) recalls Grade A raw milk, raw skim milk and raw cream (Code date of SEP 13), after California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors find Campylobacter in a sample of raw cream as a result of product testing conducted during a routine inspection and sample collection at the facility.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Kinney Drugs advises its customers that the manufacturer of Premier Value Fiber Plus Laxative/Calcium Capsules (120 ct; UPC 84098601987; Lot #15087) has recalled the product due to possible contamination with Clostridium difficile.
  • Outbreak Alert: CDC reports that 14 persons from six states have become infected with Salmonella Typhimurium after coming into contact with pet hedgehogs. Two environmental samples from areas where hedgehogs lived or were bathed in patient households yielded the outbreak strain. Outbreak-related illnesses were reported in Alabama (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (2), Ohio (2) and Washington (5). Three of the outbreak patients have been hospitalized.
  • Outbreak Alert: The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) reports a significant increase in cases of Vibrio infections in the state this year. Since July 1, 2012, four Maine residents and six out-of-state residents developed Vibrio infections, compared to four cases in 2011. Seven of the ten infections this year were due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus; one was due to Vibrio fluvialis, one due to Grimontia hollisae (formerly Vibrio hollisae) and one result is pending. All patients reported consuming some type of seafood during the period before becoming ill. The ten cases are not believed to be linked.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on US retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: L’Olivier Del Mondo (Saint-Albert, QC) recalls Olives à l’ail dans l’huile / olives with garlic packed in oil (200g, with packaging dates up to and including August 19th, and sold in bulk at the Bois Francs (Victoriaville) public market up to and including September 5th), because the product may represent a food safety hazard.
  • Food Safety Recall: Krown Produce Inc. recalls Daniella brand mangoes (Product of Mexico; PLU #4051 and 4584), because the mangos may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup. The recalled mangos were packaged and shipped to two Costco warehouses in Winnipeg on August 26, 2012.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on Canadian retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert (France): Forty-eight persons have been infected with Salmonella dublin after consuming saint-nectaire fermier raw milk cheese manufactured by Gaec Fereyrol and distributed by Dischamp. As a result of the connection between the outbreak and the consumption of the cheese, Gaec Fereyrol and Dischamp have recalled Fromage fermier au lait cru “Saint Nectaire.” The implicated cheese was sold between August 10 and September 5 2012 as follows: (a) directly at the Gaec Fereyrol farm, located at 63610 Besse, Puy de Dôme; (b) in the “cut to order” department of retailers (notably cheese shops) and supermarkets; and (c) prepackaged (Label carries the number 63 417 001) in self-service departments. A list of stores where the cheese was sold can be obtaining by calling the toll-free number 0 800 00 17 80. Anyone who consumed this product and who develops symptoms of a Salmonella infection should seek medical assistance.
  • Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Profiteroles au chocolat Auchan (4 x 90g; Expiry 14.09.2012; UPC 3596710329175) due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s Bierre des Moulins Lager (30 x 25cl; All Best Before dates up to and including 22 September 2013) and Sainsbury’s St. Cervois Premium Lager (8 x 25cl; All Best Before dates up to and including 22 September 2013), because a small number of the bottles may contain pieces of glass.
  • Food Withdrawal (UK/Northern Ireland): Britvic Ireland withdraws an additional batch of Still Plastic Multi-Pack Ballygowan Water (250 ml; Product of Ireland; Batch Date Code L2198; Best Before end July 13), due to an off-odor. The affected product was distributed in Northern Ireland only.
  • Food Withdrawal (Ireland): Britvic Ireland withdraws Still Ballygowan Multipack (250ml; Batch code L2198; Best before end July 2013), due to off-odor.

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: September 5, 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: Cutting Edge Concessions recalls Shake’Ems Seasoning Cups (0.5 oz plastic cup; White Cheddar, Nacho Cheddar, Ranch, Cinnamon Sugar and Parmesan Garlic flavors), due to the presence of undeclared milk and Red 40 coloring. The recalled product was distributed in movie theaters in California, Colorado, Arkansas and Tennessee.
  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice recalls Mayfair Licorice Snaps (16 oz; UPC 2363700779; All code dates), due to the potential for elevated levels of lead. The recalled product was sold in Tops supermarkets.
  • Food Safety Recall: American Licorice and Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. recall Red Vines Licorice Snaps® (14-oz deli cups) due to the potential for elevated levels of lead. The recalled product was distributed to Spartan Stores.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. recalls Nimodipine Capsules, 30 mg, marketed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd, (Unit does blisters of 100 (25 x 4) and 30 (5 x 6); Lot #3305.039A and #3305.039B, respectively), due to crystallization of the nimodipine fill material in the capsule. The recalled capsules were manufactured for Sun Inc. by Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and were distributed nationwide between January 19, 2012 and April 24, 2012.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on US retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Canada Safeway Ltd. recalls Safeway Cooking Spray Canola Oil (110g and 170g; All codes) due to the presence of undeclared soy. The recalled oil was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
  • Allergy Alert: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls Selection Orbital Assortment – Fruity Icy Pops(1.8 L; Code #12 208 A1), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert – Mangos: Please refer to Salmonella Braenderup – Mango for current information on Canadian retail distribution of recalled Daniella brand mangos and other products that contain these mangos.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (UK): Musgrave Retail Partners withdraws Centra Chocolate Butter Biscuits (125g; All batch/date codes) due to incomplete allergen labelling. The product contains gluten, wheat, milk & soya which, although they are listed in the ingredients list, are not mentioned in the allergy information box.
  • Allergy Alert (UK): Musgrave Retail Partners withdraws Centra Chocolate Chip Cookies (150g; All date codes) due to incomplete allergen labelling. The product contains gluten, wheat, milk and egg which are not mentioned on the allergy information box gluten, wheat, milk and egg which are not mentioned on the allergy information box.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Futura Copenhagen A/S recalls Alpi del mare brand Italian Nectarines (Lot #GF9367; sold in bulk), due to evidence of Campylobacter contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus recalls Rothaus Pils Alkoholfrei (0.33 liter glass bottles; Best before 16.01.2013; Lot #3019306), due to turbidity and off-odor.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Unilever recalls Knorr Fix Giechischer Nudel-Hack-Auflauf (Lot codes starting with L2227 and L2228; Best before 11/2013), Knorr Fix Hackbällchen Bologna (Lot codes beginning L2220 and L2221; Best before 11/2013), and Knorr Fix Geschnetzeltes Toskana (Lot codes beginning L2222 and L2223; Best before 11/2013), because some of the packages may contain small plastic pieces.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Unilever recalls Knorr Suppenliebe Piratensuppe (Lot codes L2226 and L2227; Best before 11/2013), because some of the packages may contain small plastic pieces. The affected batches were distributed across Germany beginning August 7, 2012.
  • Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grandi Salumifici Italiani Spa recalls Wurstel di pollo / Chicken sausage (Lot’s #71112, 81112, 91112 and 101112), due to the presence of chloramphenicol.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (Spain): Swiss Co. Services AG and Grünenthal Pharma, S.A. recall Zaldiar 37.5mg Effervescent Tablets/Tramadol hidrocloruro y paracetamol (20 tablets; Lots #00102C and 00060D; Expiry 05/2013 and 02/2014, respectively), because the concentration of the active ingredient tramadol hidrocloruro was found to be out of specification.
  • Outbreak Alert (Belgium): Twenty out of 22 children attending the independent nursery ‘t Droomertje at Borgehout began to vomit shortly after having consumed a meal on August 28, 2012. Lab analysis by the Scientific Institute for Public Health detected Bacillus cereus, together with its toxin, in leftover food from the meal, and in samples of the vomit.
  • Outbreak Alert (France): The health agency for Pays de la Loire have alerted doctors that 12 cases of hepatitis A in the region, including a cluster of seven cases in the Mans area. Investigators are searching for a possible common exposure.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1266): Cadmium in fresh parsnip from Poland; distributed to the Czech Republic.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2012.1269): Salmonella typhimurium in lamb meat meal from the Netherlands; distributed to Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Island

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak involving 14 patrons of a restaurant in Central and Western District on September 1st.

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.