Recalls and Alerts: February 20 – 22, 2020

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: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls Almond Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO (8 oz; Packed on 2019 thru 20-035) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO (8 oz; Packed on dates 2019 thru 20-048) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Moonstruck Chocolate Co. recalls Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate (3.1 oz; Lots 1101242, 1101731, 1101734, 1102664, 1102708, 1102754, and 1102914; Best by dates between 8/11/2020 and 10/10/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC recalls Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips (17 oz; Best before MAY 12 20 2b5 time stamped 18:50 to 20:55) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: T-Brothers Food And Trading Ltd. recalls Jinju brand Fish Paste Product (500g; Product code 2021.05.20; UPC 8 801077 529805) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Fresh in the City Inc. recalls Fresh in the City brand Energii Power Balls (105g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28067 10415 0) due to undeclared peanuts and sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall: Les Délices de Normandie recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (75g; Product sold up to and including February 19, 2020) due to lack of correct storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Fruiterie Muscat inc. recalls various cheese products due to insanitary preparation and packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Sprout International recalls Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts (454g; Best before 20/FEB/28; UPC 8 27468 00100 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. recalls certain Sawmill Bay Shellfish brand Pacific Aquacultured Oysters due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): Thirteen people have become infected with Salmonella Dublin after consuming raw milk morbier cheeses produced by la Société Perrin.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Fromagerie du Troufleur recalls certain cheeses due to undeclared barley and/or wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls G’woon brand ze gaan gwoon als warme broodjes / sausages (4 x 70g; Best before 26/04/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Ulvedal Ost ApS recalls two varieties of cheese due to undeclared eggs and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Saucisses de Montbéliard / sausages (300g; Best before 12/04/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls DEMAE RAMEN, Geschmacksrichtung / Spicy (100g; Lots L908594 & L000623; Best before 12.2020 and 01.2021, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Homann Feinkost GmbH recalls Homann brand Hamburger Sauce (450ml; Lot #L10530281; Best before 13.07.2020) due to undeclared wheat, egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Nissin recalls DEMAE RAMEN, Geschmacksrichtung / Spicy (100g; Lot L908594; Best before 12.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Arthouse Unlimited recalls Turtles Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & Caramel (100g) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Saumon fumé écossais / Scottish smoked salmon (500g; Lot #5-20-06-1; Best before 21/02/2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls two varieties of Camembert Calvados cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Freshona økologiske flåede tomater / Freshona brand organic peeled tomatoes (425ml; Lot #L366NDA; Best before 31/12/2020) because pieces of the can lining may have detached and entered the product.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Yaourts aux fruits avec morceaux / Fruit yoghurt with pieces of fruit (16x125g; Best before 24/02, 01/03, 02/03, 11/03, 15/03, 16/03, 18/03, 22/03) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls various Casino brand yoghurts with pieces of fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Pâté de campagne supérieur (180g; Lot #L10/16J; Best before 16/10/2023) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Zwergenwiese Naturkost GmbH recalls Zwergenwiese Zwiebelschmelz / Onion melt (250g; Best before 13.01.21 A, 13.01.21 B, 13.01.21 C) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Herrmann Gewürze GmbH & Co. KG recalls Curry grün / Green curry (70g and 1kg; Best before 27.01.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo en Dupont Cheese België recall Camembert Calvados (1kg; Lot #R2511; Best before 25-02-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes and/or shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Maxi Zoo Belgique recalls MultiFit rabbit ears dog treats (100g; Lots 0607200004415 & 0606200003444; Best before 11/02/2022 & 04/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Gal’s Bakery Ltd. recalls Tiramisu Strip Cakes (830g; All expiration dates up to 28/4/20) due to undeclared fish.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jade Kitchen recalls certain Spring rolls and Cocktail rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): EMART Co, Ltd recalls specific dates and batches of its Lotte brand Choco Pie products due to undeclared peanuts and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hanyang Corporation Co Ltd recalls all batches and all dates of its Lotte brand Choco Pie products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): CTC Australia recalls certain CTC Australia Jersey Caramels due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: January 26 – 31, 2020

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United States

Allergy Alert: Astrochef LLC recalls approximately 7,363 pounds of pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Beepa’s recalls Beepa’s Goulash Starter (32-oz glass jar; Best by 3/7/21, 6/5/21, and 11/4/21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. recalls Harris Teeter’s Fresh Food Market Mushroom Barley Soup (16 oz; Sell by 03/09/20) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsule) products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Esposito recalls various bakery products due to undeclared nuts, sesame, eggs, milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine recalls Bols Burritos (Product sold up to and including January 28, 2020) due to undeclared milk, mustard, eggs, soy and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie & Charcuterie J & R Kosher recalls Beef Knackwurst Sausages (4-packs; Sold up to and including January 28, 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie du Marché recalls Rillettes de canard de style maison / Homestyle duck rillettes (175g; Best before 29 JA 20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: La Ferme Renaissance recalls various products packed in glass jars due to unsafe manufacturing and/or packaging conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mark-Crest Foods Ltd. recalls Mark-Crest brand 3″ Butter Tart (4.6 kg; Product codes 121019-1-000 to 121019-19-000; UPC 056623112323) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PepsiCo BeLux recalls Doritos Nacho Cheese (185 g; Lot #02/05/2020 GBC; Best before 02/05/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Ladessa brand Vitello Tonnato (140g; Lot #F210; Best before 06-02-2020) due to undeclared fish and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Nacho chips – Naturel (200g; Best before 11-07-2020) due to undeclared milk or lactose.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Doritos Nacho Cheese (185 g; Best before 02/05/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Wholefoods recalls Pit & Pit brand sucre de fleur de coco bio / Organic coconut blossom sugar (various weights; Best before 10/03/2022) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Domani Food SA recalls Mani Cocktail mélange de noix et fruits / Fruit and nut mix (50g; Lots 19111, 20011, 20411, 21811, 24111, 24211, 26811, 29411, 32411, 34011 and 34311) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Fazer Makeiset Oy recalls Karl Fazer Mustikkatryffeli / blueberry truffles (250g with Best before dates of 4.9.2020 & 25.9.2020; 270g with Best before dates of 23.8.2020, 5.9.2020 & 25.9.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Iceland recalls NO CHEESE products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Thunders Bakery recalls Thunders Bakery Gluten Free Brownie (112g; Batch #05022020; Best before 05/02/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ECOR recalls ECOR CECI BIOLOGICI (400g; Best before 15-07-2021) due to undeclared soy and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Naproz BV recalls It’s Amazing Kokosbloessemsuiker (600g and 1200g; Best before 30-11-2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Ladessa recalls Ladessa Vitello Tonnato (Lot #F210; Best before 06-02-2020) due to undeclared fish and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Nacho chips – Naturel (200g; Best before 11-07-2020) due to undeclared milk or lactose.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PepsiCo recalls Doritos Nacho Cheese (185 g; Lot #02/05/2020 GBC; Best before 02/05/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland recalls NO CHEESE products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Heston Mushroom & Gin Sauce (200g; Use by 14 February 2020 and 17 February 2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lidl Belgium recalls Kania Oregano (7.5g; Batch code 9163BE; Best before June 2022) due to the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Kania Oregano (7.5g; Lot codes 9157CA & 9158AA; Best before 06/2022) due to the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Food Safety Recall (France): André Cazaux recalls André Cazaux brand Saucisse sèche de foie / Dry liver sausage (Lot #000700; Best before 21/03/20 to 23/03/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Maison Guery recalls Maison Guery brand Andouille au Lard Tressée Main (Lot #19347; Best before 07/02/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls André Loussouarn brand Saucisson cuit fumé amylacé (Lot #33; Best before February 15 – 18, 2020, inclusive) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CALVADOSIENNE recalls LA CALVADOSIENNE brand Bourriches d’huitres / oysters (various weights and lot codes) due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls La Conquête des Saveurs brand Gingembre Moulu / ground ginger (70g; Lot #C191771; Best before 28/02/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Teuto Markenvertrieb GmbH recalls various brands of Oregano due to detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Síld og fiskur recalls Ali bjúgu / sausages (750g; Lots #14.01.20, 15.01.20 & 21.01.20; Best before 04.02.20, 05.02.20 & 11.02.20) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fior di Pasta – Penny Market srl recalls Tortelloni prosciutto crudo (1 kg; Lot #8619003884; Best before 09-02-2020) due to microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls La Conquête des Saveurs brand Gingembre Moulu / ground ginger (70g; Lot #C191771; Best before 28/02/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls Kania brand Oregano (7.5g; Lot #9163CA; Best before 06/2022) due to detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): HEMA recalls HEMA Beef Sausage (200g; Various batch codes and best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Kania Oregano (7.5g; Batch code 9163BE; Best before June 2022) due to the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd recalls Coles Italia Pesto Al Basilico Basil Pesto (Best Before 28/08/2021) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Simplot Australia Pty Ltd recalls Providore Italian Tomatoes and Grana Padano Cheese Pesto (Best before 30.09.2022) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Northwood recalls New World Northwood brand made in-store Family Vegetable Quiche (Best before 30.01.20 and 02.02.20) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: January 19 – 22, 2020

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Northern FishFive Star Food Inc. recalls Sham Gardens brand Excellent Tahina (400g & 800g; Best before Nov 2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Lipari Foods expands its earlier recalls of Premo and Fresh Grab sandwiches to include all sandwiches with a Best By date of 2/6/20 and prior, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Le 138 recalls Soupe maison / home-style soup (1L; Sold up to and including 14 January 2020) due to lack of safety assurance.

Food Safety Recall: Saucisses et Complices recalls three prepared dishes due to lack of appropriate storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: VG Meats recalls VG Meats All Beef Sausages (Hot) made by Four Brothers (570g; BATCH 32519; Best before 20FE19; UPC 6 71313 09078 3) due to foreign matter (pieces of bone) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Confetti Oy recalls various edible cake decorations due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): GoodBite recalls GoodBite brand Kaesschnitzels (Best before 08/02/2020) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Polish Specialities Ltd recalls Knoppers Wafers (25g; Batch codes B52F and B530; Best before 20th April ‘20 and 27th April ‘20) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Booths recalls Booths Lemon Meringue Cake (Best before 3 February 2020) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Père Dodu brand Cordon Bleu de poulet Maxi format (800g; Lot CD1CD10; Best before 04/02/2020) due to possible traces of cleaning product on the surface.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Dai Phat trading ehf recalls Wang Korea brand Frozen Oysters (453g; All batches; All date codes; Product of South Korea) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CONAD SOC.COOPERATIVA recalls Organic Grade A Fresh Eggs (2-pack and 6-pack / various sizes; Lot #5528139926) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CASCINA ITALIA SPA recalls Organic Grade A Fresh Eggs (4-pack / various sizes; Lot #5528139926) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): GESCO SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA recalls Organic Grade A Fresh Eggs (4-pack / various sizes; Lot #5528139926) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Olivero Claudio recalls Organic Fresh Eggs (4-pack and 6-pack; Lot #1A140120 – 2C140120; Best before 11-02-2020) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Olivero Claudio recalls Organic Fresh Eggs (4-pack and 6-pack; Lots 1A130120, 2A130120, 2C130120; Best before 10-02-2020) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): MATAMEI SOVA SEMACHOT (BNEI BRAK) LTD. recalls Cream cake with butterscotch (500g; Expiry date 23.01.20) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert Update (New Zealand): Soung Yueen & Co Ltd recalls Hoshi brand Otsumami Fish Snack Original Flavour and Herbal Flavour (All batches; All dates) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): South Island Fresh Foods Ltd recalls Bush Road Kiwi Slaw (Various weights; Best before between 18.01.20 and 22.01.20, inclusive) and Pams brand Coleslaw with Coriander Dressing (400g; Use by 25JAN20) due to lack of process control.