Tag: Health

Recalls and Alerts: May 25, 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 Withdrawal: Giant Eagle reports the withdrawal of Bumble Bee Oysters Canned (8-oz; UPC 8660070030). The product is being pulled and held pending further instructions from FDA and the supplier regarding the possibility that the product could be adulterated. No production code or date code information was provided.

Canada

  • Food Safety Health Hazard Alert/Recall: Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns the public, importers and manufacturers not to use Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (30g, 50g, 250g and 1000g sealed, clear plastic packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were sold through direct mail orders by the US supplier, Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD), and were distributed across Canada. There have been dozens of reported cases of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses in the USA that were associated with tempeh that was manufactured using the Tempeh Starter Yeast. No cases have been reported to date in Canada.
  • Food Safety Recall: Marché Napoléon inc (Sept-Îles, QC) recalls Poivrons Rouges Grillés à l’Ail/ Grilled Red Peppers with Garlic (125mL and 250mL glass jars; Lot code 2 03 2013) and Tartinade de Poivrons Rouges Grillés à l’Ail/Grilled Red Peppers with Garlic Spread (125mL and 250mL glass jars; Lot code 2 03 2013), because the product label does not carry the instruction “Garder réfrigérés (Keep refrigerated), and the products were displayed for sale without refrigeration, rendering the products potentially unsafe for consumption.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): The Aargau consumer protection agency reports that Filet d’anchois avec câpres/Anchovy filets with capers (120g jar; Expiration date 28.02.2013; Lot #11241), represents a health hazard, due to the presence of histamine in the product. The recalled product was sold by Globus. Consumers who purchased the product should return it to the store.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall (Belgium): Body in Style recalls Body in Style Slimming Green Coffee (Lot #SS 201203; Expiration date 03/2014), due to the presence of sibutramine, a substance that is prohibited in foods.
  • Outbreak Alert (Scotland): Health authorities are investigating two confirmed cases and four suspected cases of E. coli O157 illnesses in children who attend Rose Lodge Nursery School in Aboyne, Royal Deeside. The baby nursery at the school has been closed while the investigation is carried out.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0706): Green glass fragments in rice cakes from Italy; distributed to Ireland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0708): Salmonella spp. in ground black pepper from Vietnam; distributed to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0709): Ochratoxin A in chili powder from China; distributed to Germany and Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0710): Parasitic infestation of chilled frogs’ legs from Turkey; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0711): Salmonella spp. in chilled stuffed meat product from Romania; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0712): Salmonella spp. in tahini from Syria; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0713): Histamine in anchovies with oil and capers from Italy; distributed to Switzerland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0714): Salmonella spp. in tumeric powder from the United Kingdom, with raw material from India; distributed to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands and Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0715): Salmonella spp. in turmeric powder from India, via Germany; distributed to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands and Sweden.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Notification (EU #2012.0716): Unauthorized sibutramine in diet coffee from Australia; distributed to Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0717): Salmonella spp. in ground cumin from Turkey; distributed to Germany and the Netherlands.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall (Australia): Consumers are warned not to use or sell Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (30g, 50g, 250g and 1000g package sizes; all batches), which were recalled in the USA due to reported cases of salmonellosis associated with consumption of Tempeh made with the recalled yeast products. The products were distributed by the US-based company IndonesianFoodMart.com via direct mail order or online. Anyone who has these products should discard them.

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: May 24, 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: Mt. Airy Meat Center (Mt. Airy, NC) recalls Mt. Airy Meat Center Mesquite Chicken Breast Raw Ready to Cook (approx. 1.5-lb vacuum-sealed pkgs; Est. P017690), due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared wheat. the recalled product was sold to consumers at the company’s retail store.
  • Allergy Alert: Zenner’s Quality Meat Products, Inc. (Portland, OR) recalls Zenner’s Smoked Brotwurst (2.25-lb pkgs; Sell by date through 7/17/12; Est 6308), due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared soy protein. the recalled products were manufactured through May 16, 2012 and distributed to wholesale establishments in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
  • Food Safety Recall: L.A. Link (Huntington Beach) Corporation (Cerritos, CA) recalls Shiitake-Ya brand Gourmet Shiitake Slices (6-oz plastic jars; Sell by 04/16/2013), due to possible chemical contamination. The recalled product was sold in Costco Wholesale locations in Washington, Oregon and California.
  • Food Safety Recall: Taste of Roux, LLC (Valley Village, CA) recalls Taste of Roux brand vegetarian soups (pt-size and qt-size glass jars with metal lids; includes Tortilla, Lentil, Black Bean, Tomato, Carrot Ginger, Vegetarian Chili and Detox vegetarian soups), due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recalled soups were sold at the Malibu Farmers Market (Malibu, CA) on Sundays beginning on November 20, 2011 and at the Autry Farmers Market (Los Angeles, CA) on Saturdays beginning on May 5, 2012.
  • Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Company recalls numerous wraps, sandwiches, subs and salads, because the ready-to-eat products were made using lettuce that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Only products sold at Fred Meyer stores are affected.
  • Compounded Prescription Recall: Franck’s Pharmacy recalls all sterile Human and Veterinary Prescriptions distributed from November 21, 2011 to May 21, 2012, after FDA discovers the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in environmental samples from the company’s clean room.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Shah Trading Co. recalls Vitrac Pure Mild Honey – Clover Flower (340g and 880g sizes; Product codes PRO 12 2011 EXP 11 2013 0111346 and PRO 12 2011 EXP 11 2013 0111345, respectively) due to the presence of drug residues in the product. The recalled product was distributed in the Province of Quebec.
  • Food Recall: Uncle T Food Ltd. recalls Hualien Japonica Premium Short Grain Rice (15 lb; All codes; UPC 4 712162 000083), due to insect contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta and British Columbia.
  • Food Safety Recall: Various supermarket and grocery chains recall Gills Onions brand Fresh Diced Red Onions (Product of USA, 198g packages; Best before 05/17/12; Lot code 51RDA1A2119), due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold in stores belonging to the following chains:  Overwaitea Food Group LP (Alberta and British Columbia), The Produce People Inc. (Alberta), Canada Safeway Ltd. (National distribution), and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Ontario).

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Finland): Dynameat Ltd. recalls Full Meat Sausage (400g pkg; Best before dates 01/06/2012 and 06/06/2012), due to the presence of undeclared soy protein.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danton Trading A/S recalls Antos Greek Yoghurt with 2% Honey (Lot L12312; Best before 02-07-2012), due to leaky packaging.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Denmark recalls Fresh packaged ginger (Product of China; 200g; Lot 20A), due to the presence of pesticide residues above the permitted limit.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0694): Unauthorized dinotefuran in chilled kale from Thailand; distributed to Switzerland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0695): Acetamiprid and fipronil in chinese broccoli from China; distributed to the Netherlands.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2012.0696): Salmonella Cerro and Salmonella Senftenberg in soybean meal from Brazil; distributed to Hungary and Slovenia.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0697): Nematode infestation of chilled monkfish from France; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0698): Profenofos and omethoate in frozen small eggplants from Thailand; distributed to Switzerland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0699): Omethoate in chilled white eggplants from Malaysia; distributed to Switzerland.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2012.0700): Undeclared gluten in rice cakes from France; distributed to Andorra and Spain.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0701 & 2012.0702): Mold infestation in black olives from Belgium; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0703): Listeria monocytogenes in sliced black olives from Spain; distributed to Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.0704 & 2012.0705): Mercury in vacuum packed fillets of swordfish from France; distributed to Italy.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety urges the public not to consume Tous Les Jours PC Sardines Tomate (3 x 120g; Product of Morocco; Best before January 20, 2015; Batch #BJL 020F) and Tous Les Jours Sardines in Oil (3 x 120g; Product of Morocco; Best before January 19, 2017; Batch #BJL 019F), due to high levels of histamine. The products were imported into Hong Kong by PARKnSHOP in mid-April, 2012.

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: May 23, 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: Honeyville Honey Farm (Durango, CO) recalls Honeyville Honey Barbecue Sauce (15-oz bottles; UPC 0-3880171212-9; Manufactured August 1, 2011; Sold August 1, 2011 to May 21, 2012; No lot code or expiration date), because the product contains undeclared anchovies. This recall does not apply to bottles with an add-on sticker that reads “CONTAINS ANCHOVIES.” Recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail internet sales and in retail stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. recalls Private Selections Organic Baby Spinach (5-oz clamshell package; UPC 0-11110-91128-5; Best by 5-25-12; Package codes TFRS 130B 1503 KT34 and TFRS 130B 1803 KT34) and Marketside Organic Baby Spinach (10-oz clamshell package; UPC 6-8113132900-2; Best by 5-25-12; Package code TFRS130B16), because the spinach may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Private Selections Baby Spinach was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The Marketside spinach was distributed in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
  • Food Safety Recall: Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD) recalls Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (all packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses that were determined to be caused by the consumption of contaminated tempeh. The recalled Starter Yeast products were distributed throughout the USA and internationally through direct mail orders, and also were distributed in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.
  • Food Recall: Giant Eagle advises its customers that the manufacturer has recalled DaVinci Pesto Genovese Sauce (UPC 7067000822; Lot #E18911, E19311, E31311, E31411, E03212, & E03812; Sale by dates 07-08-2013, 07-12-2013, 11-09-2013, 11-10-2013, 02-01-2014 & 02-07-2014, respectively), due to mislabeling.

Canada

  • Food Safety Recall: Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD) recalls Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (all packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses that were determined to be caused by the consumption of contaminated tempeh. The recalled Starter Yeast products were distributed throughout the USA and internationally through direct mail orders, and also were distributed in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Health Canada advises consumers of the removal of potentially dangerous and unauthorized health products (X-Rock, Kaboom, and One For Her) from retail locations in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Europe

  • Food Safety Recall: Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD) recalls Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (all packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses that were determined to be caused by the consumption of contaminated tempeh. The recalled Starter Yeast products were distributed throughout the USA and internationally through direct mail orders, and also were distributed in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.
  • Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Scan recalls Ham, smoked Lacko (Batch #120 515; Pack date 12-05-15; Best before 12-06-12), Smoked Ham (Batch #120 515; Pack date 12-05-15; Best before 12-06-14), The Basement Smoked Ham (Batch #120 515; Pack date 12-05-15; Best before 12-06-12), Nötrulle (Batch #120 515; Pack date 12-05-15; Best before 12-06-09) and Pastrami (Batch #120 515; Pack date 12-05-15; Best before 12-06-12), due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The contaminant is thought to have originated in the production environment.
  • Food Safety Recall (Germany): Aldi Nord recalls Packham’s Triumph Pears from Argentina, due to the presence of carbendazim (a pesticide) residues.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (United Kingdom): Lincoln Medical Limited recalls Anapen pre-filled syringes, Adronaline (Epinephrine) autoinjector (500mcg in 0.3ml solution for injection, 300mcg in 0.3ml solution for injection, and Junior 150mcg in 0.3ml solution for infection) because a potential problem with delivery time and delivery volume of the dosage following activation of the autoinjector has been identified during development work, which could result in a failure to deliver any adrenaline at all in an emergency situation.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Recall: Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD) recalls Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (all packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses that were determined to be caused by the consumption of contaminated tempeh. The recalled Starter Yeast products were distributed throughout the USA and internationally through direct mail orders, and also were distributed in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Food Safety Recall: Indonesianfoodmart.com (Rockville, MD) recalls Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast (all packages), because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B illnesses that were determined to be caused by the consumption of contaminated tempeh. The recalled Starter Yeast products were distributed throughout the USA and internationally through direct mail orders, and also were distributed in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.

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.