Tag: Food

Recalls and Alerts: February 18, 2013

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 up-to-date information on recalls and product withdrawals associated with the horse meat investigation, please consult the Horse Meat Synopsis and Recalls page.

United States

  • Outbreak Alert Update: The CDC has now identified eight overlapping multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections that are associated with exposure to pet turtles or their environments. Thirty-eight states have reported a total of 347 confirmed cases of Salmonella; 55 of the case-patients were hospitalized as a result of their illnesses. One-third of the outbreak victims are children 1 year of age or younger; 70% are children under the age of 10 years.

Europe

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a suspected food poisoning case cluster involving 11 persons (aged 13 – 64) who developed symptoms after lunching at a restaurant in Qingyuan, Guangdon on February 15th. All are currently in stable condition.

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 website.

*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: February 17, 2013

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 up-to-date information on recalls and product withdrawals associated with the horse meat investigation, please consult the Horse Meat Synopsis and Recalls page.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: DeCoty Coffee Company (San Angelo, TX) recalls DeCoty Taco Seasoning (1.25 lb and 5.75 lb plastic spice containers; Item codes 71400 & 71410; Lot #010111-021313, inclusive) due to undeclared soy. The recalled products were distributed in Texas by DeCoty sales personnel and sold nationally on line.
  • Allergy Alert: The Muffin “Mam”, Inc.™ (Simpsonville, SC) recalls The Muffin “Mam”, Inc.™ brand Strawberry Crème Cake (24 oz; UPC 7-60366-00986-3; All lot codes) due to undeclared eggs. The recalled item was sold from March 19, 2011 to January 22, 2013 in the in-store Bakery area of retail stores in West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
  • Food Safety Recall: Kellogg’s recalls Special K Red Berries Cereal (11.2 oz; UPC 3800059923; Expiry DEC 02 2013; Lot codes begin with 1,2,or 3 followed by KNC 105 00:13 to 02:30) because the product many contain glass fragments, likely from a single batch of one ingredient. The recalled product was sold in Schnucks, Logli and Hilander stores and may also have been supplied to other retailers.
  • Pet Food Safety Recall: Nature’s Variety recalls Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs and Cats (3-lb bags of medallions; 27-lb cases of medallions, 6-lb bags of patties, 36-lb cases of patties; UPC 7 69949 60137 1, 7 69949 70137 8, 7 69949 60127 2 and 7 69949 70127 9; Best if Used By 10/04/13), because pieces of clear plastic may be found in some bags and could present a choking risk to pets. The source of the plastic has been identified and corrected.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Reumofan Plus USA, LLC and Reumofan USA, LLC recall Reumofan Plus Tablets (30 tablets/container; Lot #99515; Exp. 09/16), because they contain the undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients methocarbamol, dexamethasone and diclofenac. Use of this product could result in serious and life-threatening injuries. One illness has been reported. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through internet sales.
  • Outbreak Alert: Alaska Public Health warns the public of a recent and potentially ongoing outbreak of Campylobacter infections associated with consuming raw milk. Six cases  of Campylobacter have been reported on the Kenai Peninsula since late January 2013. Four confirmed and one probable case-patient reported consuming unpasteurized milk in the few days before becoming ill; the sixth probable case-patient is an infant with close contact to one of the four confirmed patients. The outbreak strain has not previously been identified in Alaska.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Terra International Food Inc. recalls Rising Sun Farms brand Pomegranate Balsamic Dressing (354 mL; UPC 0 18646 00069 8; All codes) Lemon Thyme Balsamic Dressing (354 mL; UPC 0 18646 00068 1; All codes), Fig Balsamic Dressing (354 mL; UPC 0 18646 00067 4; All codes) and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing (354 mL; UPC 0 18646 00070 4; All codes) due to undeclared sulphites. The recalled products were supplied to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert (Sweden): Sven P. Matkompaniet AB recalls Sven P. brand Kebab (400g; Article 6052; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40 and Batch #41-02), Hamburger (90gr; Article 9090; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40), Hamburger (150g; Article 9150; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40 and Batch #41-09), Hamburger (200g; Article 9200; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40), Kebab flam (Article 6032; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40 and Batch #41-02), Kebabspett (Article 6015; Produced 1/10 to 5/10 2012; Batch numbers beginning with 40) and Lövstek (Article 6110; Produced 5/10 2012; Batch 10), due to potential Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) contamination. The Local (Sweden’s English language news) reports that two children fell ill in eastern Sweden in January after eating the meat, which was distributed by Sven P in Stockholm, but originated at a slaughterhouse in the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0187 & 2013.0188): Phenylbutazone in chilled horse meat from the United Kingdom; distributed to France.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0189): Carbendazim in rambutan from Vietnam; distributed to Belgium.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0190): Mercury in frozen swordfish manufactured in Italy, with raw material from Indonesia; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0192): Norovirus in chilled clams from Turkey; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0193): Salmonella in frozen turkey and poultry kebab from Germany, via Poland; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Fraud Notification (EU #2013.0194): Adulteration with horse meat of frozen beef burgers from Ireland; distributed to France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2013.0195): Norovirus in chilled giant capped oysters from France; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Fraud Notification Update (EU #2013.0166): Suspicion of fraud in relation to frozen beef lasagne from France, processed in Luxembourg, with raw material from Romania, via the Netherlands; distributed to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Outbreak Alert (India): The Times of India reports an outbreak of food poisoning affecting 400 or more people, including children, in North Dimoria block of Kamrup (Metro).

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 website.

*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: February 15, 2013

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 up-to-date information on recalls and product withdrawals associated with the horse meat investigation, please consult the Horse Meat Synopsis and Recalls page.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: JS Pelmeni OK, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY) recalls Potato Dumplings (1 lb clear plastic bags; UPC 6 54368 10038 6) and Potato and Mushroom Dumplings (1 lb clear plastic bags; UPC 6 54368 10039 3), due to undeclared milk and soy. The recalled products were distributed on or before 2/11/13 to retailers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois.
  • Food Safety Recall: Perfect Pasta Inc. (Addison, IL) recalls Gina Fully Cooked Roast Beef with Seasoned Juice (5-lb pkgs; Est 19829; Lot code 040615RB; Pack date 02-06-13), due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was manufactured on February 6, 2013 and supplied to institutions in Chicago.
  • Food Safety Recall: Wegmans recalls various Wegmans Brand bread products sold between November 1, 2012 and February 15, 2013, because an ingredient may contain thin pieces of wire mesh. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Target advises its customers that Taylor Farms Organic Baby Spinach (16-oz trays; Item 211-03-0072; UPC 0-30223-04780-3; Best by 2/24/2013), recalled by Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. due to potential Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) contamination, was distributed to Target stores

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Unique Wonton Ltd. recalls Unique Wonton brand Jumbo Shrimp & Seaweed Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00194 1; All codes), Leek & Shrimp Wonton (170g; UPC 8 30121 00181 1; All codes), Shrimp & Chicken Wonton (170g; UPC 8 30121 00187 3; All codes), Scallop & Shrimp Wonton (170g; UPC 8 30121 00182 8; All codes), Seafood & Shrimp Wonton (170g; UPC 8 30121 00183 5; All codes), Canton Shrimp Dumpling (200g; UPC 8 30121 00185 9; All codes), Shrimp Shao Mai (250g; UPC 8 30121 00601 4; All codes), Sticky Rice w/Chicken (340g; UPC 8 30121 00606 9; All codes), Jumbo Shrimp Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00196 5; All codes), Leek & Jumbo Shrimp Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00198 9; All codes), Jumbo Shrimp & Scallop Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00195 8; All codes), Jumbo Shrimp & Chili Oil Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00193 4; All codes), Jumbo Shrimp Snow Pea Sprout Wonton (250g; UPC 8 30121 00192 7; All codes), and Canton Shrimp Wonton (170g; UPC 8 30121 00180 4; All codes), due to undeclared milk and egg. The recalled products were supplied to retailers in Ontario.
  • Allergy Alert: Continental Strictly Kosher Meat, Poultry and Delicatessen Products Ltd. (Mont-Royal, QC) recalls Continental Glatt Kosher brand Beef Frankfurters (Variable weights; All dates up to and including 13 AL 03), Beef Frankfurters (375g; UPC 0 64904 11110 1; All dates up to and including 13 AL 03), B.B.Q. Beef Frankfurters (375g; UPC 0 64904 11110 1; All dates up to and including 13 AL 03), Cocktail-Beef Frankfurters (350g; UPC 0 64904 11109 5; All dates up to and including 13 AL 03) and Beef Bologna (Variable weights; All dates up to and including 13 AL 03), due to undeclared mustard. The recalled products were distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (UK): Raw Ecstasy recalls Raw Ecstasy Wasabi Miso flavoured Activated Walnuts (70g; All date and batch codes) and Raw Ecstasy Wasabi Miso flavoured Activated Almonds (70g; All date and batch codes), due to undeclared mustard seeds.
  • Food Safety Recall (France): Picard recalls Picard Chili con Carne “Cuisine Evasion” (350g carton; Item code 7280.6) due to the presence of horse meat in the product.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP recalls Findus Beef Lasagne (360g pkg; Manufactured by Comigel (Luxembourg); Imported from Britain), because the product may be adulterated with horse meat.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Coca-Cola Amatil recalls Schweppes Lemonade, Schweppes Tonic Water, Schweppes Soda, Schweppes Dry Ginger Ale,  and Schweppes Soda Lemon Twist non-alcoholic beverages (330 ml clear glass bottles sold individually or as 4-packs; Best before 10 January 2014 to 30 January 2014) due to risk of glass fragments in the bottles. The recalled product was supplied to supermarkets, cafés, licensed premises and other retail outlets throughout New Zealand.

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 website.

*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.