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Recalls and Alerts: April 1 – 8, 2018

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

Mandatory Food Safety Recall: FDA issues mandatory recall order for for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC. FDA’s action follows the company’s refusal to conduct a voluntary recall after several of its products were found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products include, but are not limited to, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Emerald Green, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ivory White, and Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red. Numerous brands of kratom-containing products have been linked to a multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis from multiple strains of Salmonella.

Allergy Alert: Good Foods Group, LLC recalls approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad products due to undeclared cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details about the affected product, which was shipped to a retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Izzy’s Ice Cream, LLC recalls Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream (1-pint containers; Lots #18012729, 18020312, 18024706, 18028819, 18025206, 18020327, and 18028806) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Aspire Food Group recalls EXO bars (various flavors) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Independent Nutrition Inc, dba Back to Health of Eugene, Oregon recalls Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplement products (specific lots) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: AdvoCare International recalls two lots of Muscle Strength and four lots of Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the recalled products.

Allergy Alert: Cut Fruit Express, Inc recalls Bruschetta Mixes and Dips (distributed under various brand names) due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to distributors or retailers in Minnesota.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall: Global Commodities Corporation recalls Buenas Brand frozen grated coconut (16-oz plastic bag; Lot #10BAAGA; UPC 4806514650443; Product of The Philippines) due to Salmonella contamination. The contamination was detected by the California Department of Public Health while investigating reported illnesses. The recalled product was distributed to various grocery stores and ethnic food markets in Northern California.

Food Safety Recall: Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods recalls Organic Amaranth Flour (22 oz; Sell By 11/26/2015; Lot #169617; UPC 0 39978 00911 1) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in CA, FL, MI, ND, N, NY, OH, OR, TX, and WA starting June 11, 2014 and ended shipping on August 7, 2014.

Food Safety Recall: J.T.M. Provisions, Co. recalls approximately 14,525 pounds of fully cooked not shelf stable pulled barbequed beef products that may contain foreign matter (rubber). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: Pelleh Farms Inc. recalls Bethel Creamery brand Pasteurized Whole Organic Milk Non-Homogenized (64-fl. oz. plastic bottle; Use by APR 08 2018) due to improper pasteurization. The recalled milk was sold in Rockland County and Brooklyn, NY.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: NutriZone, LLC recalls various lots of multiple dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Washington, Missouri, Florida, Mississippi, California and Texas.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Cocina Dyck recalls all lots of La Cocina Dyck Turkey Tamales (UPC 7 36211 18527 3) and La Cocina Dyck Pork Tamales (UPC 7 36211 18517 4) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Sobey’s Inc. recalls Sensations brand Pecan-Crusted Cheesecake Collection (340g; Product codes 18008A4 1A, 18008A4 2A and 18008A4 2P; UPC 6 23682 11931 2) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Allergy Alert: Metro Richelieu inc recalls Carré costarde – Custard square (560g; All lots sold up to and including April 4, 2018; UPC 234043706999) due to undeclared sesame seeds, egg, peanuts and other nuts.

Food Safety Recall: Les Cuisines Gaspésiennes de Matane Ltée recalls Gaspésien brand ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Labatt Brewing Company Limited recalls Certain Stella Artois brand Beer due to possible presence of glass particles. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Vleeswaren De Keyser recalls Carrefour brand Filet de poulet BIO (100g; Lot 102120; Best before 23/04/2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Lait Demi-Ecrémé sans Lactose / Delhaize Lactose-free Part-skim milk (1-L brick; Lot #350013; Best before 15/06/2018) due to the presence of lactose in excess of authorized level.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Nordisk Kellogg ApS recalls Pringles Salt & Vinegar (165g; Best before 15/03/2019, 30/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 13/05/2019 & 06/06/2019) due to undeclared lactose (milk) and gluten (wheat and barley).

Allergy Alert (Finland): HKScan Finland Oy recalls HK Viljaporsaan marinoitu kasslerpihvi (450g; Best before April 8, 2018 and April 9, 2018) due to undeclared mustard seed.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises consumers that Rolnik Beer Mustard (250g/275mL; Best by 09.11.2018; Batch no. BL.11 09/GK) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Multicedi S.r.l. recalls Deco’ Vaschetta Tiramisu (500g; Lot K7235 – K7249; Best by 06/19 to 07/19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nevis Bakery recalls Empire Biscuits (110g; Best before 2nd April 2018 to 2nd July 2018; Batch codes 001 to 094) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Maxela Ltd recalls Rolnik Beer Mustard (250g / 275ml; Best by 9 November 2018; Batch code BL.11 09/GK) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (UK): Interlink Direct Ltd recalls CG Classic Coconut Candy (250g; Best before 6 August 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Various countries): ABInBev recalls Stella Artois beer (33 cl; green bottles only) due to possible presence of glass fragments. Please refer to the recall notice for instructions on determining the affected production lots. The recalled beer also was distributed in Azerbaijan, Cyprus, France, Greece, Iceland, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Réunion, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA and Uzbekistan.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Boîte de bonbons Extra Mix (525g; Best before 04 2019, 05 2019 & 08 2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Délice du boucher recalls Ground Beef, 15% fat sold under various brands (400g; Best by 28 March 2018; Lot #31118894) due to contamination with E. coli O26:H11. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected brand names.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tallec recalls Tallec brand old-style head cheese cooked in white wine due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on affected production lots.

Food Safety Recall (France): PLATEAU DES TRADITIONS FROMAGERES recalls Brie de Meaux cheese wheels (Best before 11/04/18; Lot #18009334) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sté Fromagère de la Brie recalls various raw milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): SP Chark recalls Sliced TORPARESKINKA (Batch #8037 & 8058) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): TRS Wholesale Co Ltd recalls TRS Turmeric Powder (100g; Batch #P41411; Best before 31 October 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Horsinvest Holding Co Ltd recalls Stella Artois Beer (330mL bottles; Best before September 15, 2018 and September 16, 2018; Manufactured by InBev Belgium NV) because the product may contain particles of glass.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Entyce Food Ingredients recalls Creative Gourmet Pomegranate Arils (180g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 21/03/20) due to potential Hepatitis A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ingham’s recalls Ingham’s Sweet Chilli Breast Tenders, frozen (400g; Best before 28/02/2019 and 01/03/2019) due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: March 1 – 4, 2018

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

Outbreak Alert: CDC reports 40 illnesses in 27 states linked to consumption of kratom. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. The outbreak strain of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:- was identified by the North Dakota Department of Health in two samples of kratom obtained from an outbreak victim in North Dakota.

Allergy Alert: J Bar B Foods recalls simple truth Chicken Sausage Links SPINACH GRUYERE (12-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic packages; Lot #8034; Case code 90394; Sell by APR 16 2018) due to undeclared milk. The recalled item was shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Virginia.

Allergy Alert: Sensenig Turkey Farm LLC recalls approximately 1,925 pounds of turkey sausage products due to undeclared wheat and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Food Safety Recall: Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. recalls approximately 14,806 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Oregon, Utah, and Washington state.

Food Safety Recall: Olli Salumeria Americana recalls approximately 3,946 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Canada.

Food Safety Recall and Allergy Alert: The Kansas City Baking Company recalls an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and which contain undeclared wheat, eggs, soy, and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to café locations in Kansas and Missouri.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Steve’s Real Food recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe (5-lb bags; Lot #E 178; Best by 09/27/18; UPC 6-91730-15303-8) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retail pet food stores in states of CA, CO, CT, IA, KS, FL, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Kitten Grind raw pet food (2-lb chubs;  Lot#GA1102, stamped on metal clip at ends of chubs; Manufactured on 11/02/2017) due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after the FDA received a complaint of two kitten deaths, including one death which was confirmed to be caused by Salmonella septicemia. The recalled products were shipped to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Pet Food Safety Recall: The J.M. Smucker Company Inc. has recalled various Gravy Train, Ol’ Roy, Kibbles ‘N Bits and Skippy wet/canned pet food products after the company confirmed the presence of pentobarbital in tallow, an ingredient in all of the recalled products. Please refer to the FDA Enforcement Report Event notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public not to consume home-made Organic Mushroom Soup (1L size) sold at Belleville Farmer’s Market because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shirmp/lb – Pacific White Shrimp (300g; Product code 2018 OC 20: PM AP; UPC 0 60249 00927 1) due to the potential presence of raw shrimp, which may contain harmful bacteria. Please refer to the recall notice for information on distribution of the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: Tarini Brothers Meat and Fish Market recalls certain Smoked Rainbow Trout products because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold from Tarini Brothers Meat and Fish Market, 1055 Lorne St., Sudbury, Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Gusto brand and Olli brand ready-to-eat meat products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were imported from the USA and distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Lait Demi-Ecrémé sans Lactose / Delaize part-skim lactose-free milk (1L; Lot #350013; Best by 15/06/2018) because the product may contain lactose in excess of the amount permitted for a lactose-free product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Body Attack Sports Nutrition recalls Soja Isolate Shake, Chocolate flavor (750g; Lot #6016181; Best by 31.05.2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update (Sweden): Saltå Kvarn expands an earlier recall to include additional flour products due to traces of undeclared soy and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Løgismose recalls Chicken breast (370-500g; Lot #501800821; Best by 5 / 3-2018) due to excessive levels of Campylobacter in the meat.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Defco A/S recalls Mixed deli meats (400g pkg; Best by 14/3-2018) due to possible presence of metal shavings.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EWG Eberswalder Wurst GmbH recalls Eberswalder Original Schorfheider Knüppelsalami (250g; Best by 04.03.2018; Lot #L10446) because the product may contain pieces of red plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): XOX Gebäck GmbH recalls XOX Edler Veggie Mix (80g; Best by 05.06.2018; Lot #17248) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Go with your Gut Ltd recalls Go with your Gut brand Kombucha (750mL bottle; all flavors; all batches) because the product may exceed the maximum acceptable level of alcohol for non-alcoholic beverages.

Recalls and Alerts: February 18 – 21, 2018

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

Outbreak Alert: CDC is investigating a 20-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to consumption of kratom products. Twenty-eight cases have been reported, with 11 people hospitalized. Also known as Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketom, and Biak, Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute according to CDC. Eight of eleven people interviewed to date reported having consume kratom in pills, powder or tea. No common brand or supplier has been identified.

Food Safety Recall / Outbreak Alert: Triple T Specialty Meats, Inc recalls approximately 20,630 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. The recalled items were shipped to Fareway grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Iowa Department of Public Health has linked consumption of the product to at least 37 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in the state.

Allergy Alert: Sunneen Health Foods recalls Whole Foods Market Vegan Buffalo Chicken Bites (9-oz. containers; Expiry 2/27/2018; UPC 636910500059) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled product was sold at 13 Whole Foods Market locations in New York and New Jersey. Please refer to the recall notice for the addresses of the 13 locations.

Allergy Alert: A & A Finest recalls PORK & SHRIMP SUI-MAI frozen, ready-to-cook pork and shrimp dumpling items (200 pieces/case; packaging dates 05/02/17, 06/23/17, 07/26/17, 11/29/17 and 12/06/17) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was shipped to hotel restaurants in New York.

Allergy Alert: Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. recalls NIGHT HAWK BEEF PATTY ‘N GRAVY, CHARBROILED BEEF PATTY and GRAVY, POTATO ROUNDS and SWEET CORN (8.75-oz cartons; produced on Nov. 8, 2017) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana and Texas.

Allergy Alert: Market of Choice recalls Sezam Kale Salad due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in the Deli cases between February 14, 2018 and February 20, 2018 at several Market of Choice retail stores in Oregon. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Industry recalls Lotte brand Kancho Choco Biscuit (95g and 168g; All lots) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec, and may have been sold nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Bickerstaffe Farms & Nurseries Ltd. recalls various The Spice Barn spice blends due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold by retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Food Safety Recall: Scott Bathgate Ltd. recalls Nutty Club brand Sliced Brazils (100g; All units sold up to and including February 16, 2018; UPC 0 61966 00756 4) due to aflatoxin contamination. The recalled product was sold by retailers in  Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Food Safety Recall: Fondation B’Nai Levy (Boisbriand, QC) recalls Turkey Pastrami and Beef Salami delicatessen products (variable weights; all products sold up to and including 20 February, 2018) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Chiasson inc. recalls Morue Fumée / Smoked Cod and Turbot Fumé / Smoked Turbot (variable weights; all products sold up to and including 20 February, 2018) because they were not processed in a manner that would ensure safety for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Ferme Pré rieur inc. recalls HUILE DE TOURNESOL MI-OLÉIQUE / Mixed Sunflower and Olive Oils (1L; Lots 1620-3, 1620-4 and 1620-5) because the product was not processed in a manner that would ensure safety for human consumption.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cora recalls Jardin Bio brand Gluten-free Tortilla – Natural flavor (125g; Lot 37332 37346; Best before 28/06/2018 & 12/07/2018) and Jardin Bio brand Gluten-free Tortilla – Chili flavor (125g; Lot 37332 37346; Best before 28/06/2018 & 12/07/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mols Organic recalls Tortilla Corn Chips (various flavors and Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): La société Alterfoodie recalls Douceur d’amandes Bio LES PETITES POUSSES / Les Petites Pousses brand Organic Almond Sweetness (2 x 100g; Lot 0036; original and raspberry flavors) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): CO YO recalls certain dairy-free coconut milk yogurt products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Saltå Kvarn recalls Beef Powder (500g; Lot 25; best before 12-2018) due to possible traces of milk powder.

Allergy Alert (UK): FZ Organic Food BV recalls Trafo Tortilla Chips – Chilli (75g; Best before 29 July 2018; Product of Netherlands) and Trafo Tortilla Chips – Natural (75g; Best before 11 August 2018; Product of Netherlands) due to excessive levels of gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): CO YO recalls certain dairy-free coconut milk yogurt products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): VBites Foods Limited recalls VBites VegiDeli Lincolnshire Style Sausages (295g; Batch code 011063; Use by 14.01.19; Product of United Kingdom) due to incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aldi Stores Ltd recalls Ballymore Crust White Bloomer bread (800g; Best before 17th February and 18th February 2018) due to possible presence of small pieces of wire.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Taipec Ltd recalls Yuki & Love Mango Jelly (200g; Best before 30 July 2018, 7 November 2018, 17 January 2019) and Yuki & Love Litchi Jelly (200g; Best before 3 September 2018, 17 January 2019) due to possible choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Booker recalls Happy Shopper Tomato Ketchup (440g; Batch code 7269; Best before end March 2019) because it may contain pieces of plastic.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Importer recalls Frozen Caviar – fish eggs (1kg packages; Expiry 31/08/18; Manufactured by Pacific Star Seafoods, Alaska, USA) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.