Recalls and Alerts: June 28 – 29, 2017

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 Alert: Par’s Natural Foods, LLC alerts the public that Par’s Natural Foods Pueblo Green Chili Sauce (16 and 32 oz containers) as the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Mountain Fresh Dairy, LLC recalls Mountain FRESH KOSHER DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL 1% Lowfat Milk (half-gallon plastic containers; Use by JUL 07 2017) due to improper pasteurization. The recalled milk was sold at three Non Profit Grocery Stores in New Jersey (NPGS) and was also distributed by the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) in Broome County, New York

Food Safety Recall: Vinh Hoan USA, Inc. recalls approximately 84,000 pounds of imported frozen Swai fillet products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal requirements. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details of the recalled products, which shipped to wholesale locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: Public Health Agency of Canada alerts the public to an outbreak of 20 cases of Cyclospora in British Columbia (5) and Ontario (15). The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert (Updates): MAPAQ and the City of Montreal urge consumers to avoid products containing IQF whole raspberries due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the June 28, 2017 and June 29, 2017 advisories for lists of affected products. A number of illnesses linked to the raspberries have been reported to MAPAQ.

Allergy Alert: Pita Royale recalls various pita bread products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Thrifty Kitchens recalls various Thrifty Kitchens brand products due to the potential presence of harmful extraneous material. Please refer to the recall notice for additional information on affected products, which were distributed to retailers in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Chicken Breast Nuggets (840g; Best Before Date 2018 MR 06; Retail Package Code 7065; Shipping Carton Code 2017-03-06; UPC 0 63100 02776 6) due to potential presence of pieces of pen. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Mantab Groupe Alimentaire recalls Below Zero brand IQF Whole Raspberries (5 x 1kg; Product code 161109; UPC 1 00 69821 06020 1) due to Norovirus contamination. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain pie shells and tart shells due to E. coli O121 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Edamame Thai Spiced Dip (170g; Use by date 5 July 2017) due to undeclared milk and pistachio nuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société VF recalls Les Economiques brand 20% ground meat (800g; Lot 7171C02; Expiry date 27 June 2017) and unbranded 20% ground steak (2 x 100g; Lot 7171S02; Expiry date 27 June 2017) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products were sold in AUCHAN supermarkets during the period between 21/06/2017 and 26/06/2017.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls What’s Cooking? Meat Free Mince (454g; all batch codes and best before dates) due to possible presence of plastic pieces.

Food Safety Recall (UK): MTA Foods (UK) Ltd recalls What’s Cooking? Frozen Meat Free Mince (454g; all best before dates) and Meet The Alternative Beef Style Mince (500g; Best before January 2018, February 2018, April 2018) because the products may contain blue plastic pieces.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Manuka Melts New Zealand Ltd recalls Manuka Melts brand New Zealand Manuka Honey Melts Original Flavour (48g carton; Batch #28018; Best Before 29/04/2019) due to undeclared propolis. The recalled product was sold in retail outlets throughout the South Island and Wellington.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Westie Food Group Ltd recalls Westie Food Group brand Café Style Beef Lasagna (300g plastic bags; Affected dates up to and including Chilled Use By 14/7/2017, Frozen Best Before 28/06/2018) because the product may contain plastic pieces. The recalled product was sold in Countdown Supermarkets 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

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: June 17 – 19, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Rikki USA, Inc. recalls various lot codes of Masa’s Gourmet Sweet and Sour Sauce, Masa’s Gourmet Curry Coconut Sauce and Masa’s Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sent to distributors in CA, IL, NY, OR and WA.

Allergy Alert: Kabir’s Bakery recalls Kabir’s Bakery Cinnamon Twist and Kabir’s Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Danish (4-oz plastic pkgs; all date codes) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in retail stores throughout New York City.

Allergy Alert: POV KITCHEN INC. recalls Oreo Red Velvet Pudding (4.7 oz, 7.1 oz, and 8 oz sizes; all lots) due to undeclared egg. The recalled products were distributed in New York City to retail stores.

Allergy Alert: Maxi Canada, Inc. recalls YUMMY CHICKEN BREAST FRIES (38 oz; Best by 01/03/19 thru 04/21/19; UPC 64563-22317) and YUMMY DINO BUDDIES CHICKEN NUGGETS (42 oz; Best by 07/28/18 and 11/18/18 thru 04/06/19; UPC 64563-22607) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Maxi Canada, Inc. recalls various Yummy brand fries and chicken nuggets due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of products.

Allergy Alert: Elevation Brands recalls Ian’s Italian Panko Breadcrumbs (9 oz; Use By Dates of 12/28/17, 12/29/17 and 3/22/18; UPC 74951277220) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Hampton Farms recalls Ava’s Brand Organic Roasted Unsalted Cashews (8 oz; Lot# 11817 Exp 4/28/18, Lot# 12617 Exp 5/1/18, Lot#15917 Exp 6/5/18; UPC 8-10111-01036-8) and Ava’s Organic Roasted Unsalted Almonds (8 oz; Lot#10217 Exp 4/10/18; UPC 8-10111-01032-0) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed in New Jersey.

Food Safety Recall: Supreme Cuisine recalls approximately 325,000 pounds of meat and poultry fat and lard products due to a processing deviation, which may result in the potential growth and survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The recalled products were sold through the internet and shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Woodstock Farms recalls Woodstock Organic Campfire Trail Mix, Bulk (Purchased Between 4/16/2017 – 6/19/2017; PLU 54565; UPC 204565-5XXXX) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Smith’s stores.

Food Safety Recall: Hummus Gourmet, LLC recalls Lantana White Bean Hummus with Pine Nuts (10 oz; Product dates 6/19/17 through 8/15/17; UPC 89686300143) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Seacore Seafood Inc. recalls Blue Harbour brand Fish Squares (454g and 908g; Lot #17013) and Blue Harbour brand Fish Sticks (454g and 908g; Lot #17013 (both sizes) and 17117 (908g only)) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Country Pantry Bulk Foods, In-Dey-Go Fundraising Inc., Mildmay Cheese Haus recall certain cookie dough, pie shells and tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Flour Barrel, Hillcrest Home Baking recall Robin Hood Super Keynote Strong Bakers Flour (20kg; Lot codes containing BB/MA 2017 OC 24 and 6 298 SK and C0010573; UPC 6 28622 10597 4; sold at Hillcrest Home Baking, 2192 Floradale Rd., Floradale, ON) and Robin Hood Italian Style Flour (20kg; Lot codes containing: BB/MA 2017 OC 31 and 6 305 SK and C0010889; BB/MA 2017 NO01 and 6 306 SK and C0010889; UPC 6 28622 10134 1; sold at Flour Barrel, 115 Wyndham Street, North, Guelph,ON) due to possible E. coli O121 contamination.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Lustucru frais brand Box Torti carbonara (360g; Lot #C1510/hh:mm/C14; Best by 29/06/2017) due to possible contamination with blue plastic pieces.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: June 15 – 16, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert/Food Safety Recall: Embutidos Fanguito, Inc. recalls Jamon Vicky Lasqueado Smoked Flavor Added Sliced Cooked Ham & Water Product (8 oz pkg; produced and packaged on various dates from April 18, 2017 to June 13, 2017), due to undeclared soy and monosodium glutamate, and to mislabeling (product erroneously labeled as cooked). The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Florida.

Allergy Alert: Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. recalls approximately 840 pounds of breaded Swai products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of products, which were shipped to institutional locations in Indiana.

Allergy Alert: AVI Foodsystems, Inc. recalls Cook and Serve Whole Grain Chunk-Shaped Chicken Patties with California Blend and Peas and Cook and Serve Whole Grain Chunk-Shaped Chicken Patties with Mixed Vegetables and Tater Gems (produced on 3/3/17 and 5/12/17) because the breaded chicken patties supplied by Tyson Foods, Inc. may contain undeclared milk. The recalled approx. 206 meals were delivered to Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana County.

Allergy Alert: ALDI recalls certain production lots of Sea Queen Beer Batter Cod, Sea Queen Potato Crusted Cod and Sea Queen Golden Crunchy Pollock Fish Sticks due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Concord Foods recalls Tempo Seafood Bake – Lemon Dill (3.5 oz; Sell by 03/02/19, 03/15/19, 03/16/19; UPC 4140900040) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold at Big Y.

Allergy Alert: Price Chopper recalls various Roasters Bone In Breaded Chicken Wings and other breaded chicken products as the breading may contain undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Chic-a-Peas, LLC recalls various Chic-a-Peas Baked Crunchy Chickpeas due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: NOW Health Group, Inc. recalls Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Roasted Almond Butter (10 oz. plastic jars; Lot #2124119; Best by 2/18) and Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Mango Chili Cashew Butter (10 oz. plastic jars; Lot #2125156; Best by 3/19) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: New England Natural Bakers recalls various muesli and granola products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Tropical Fruit Medley Mix (5.7 oz clear plastic containers; all date codes; UPC 41415088586) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold from Publix retail produce departments in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Food Safety Recall: Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed between April 7, 2017 and June 12, 2017 in retail stores nationally and on bulletproof.com to customers nationally and internationally in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (USA).

Food Safety Recall: GoMacro recalls various MacroBars and Thrive Bars due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed across the country and internationally via retail stores, mail orders and direct delivery.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Co. expands its earler recall of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts (12 oz; Sell by Dec. 09 2017, Mar. 02 2018, Mar. 03 2018 and Apr. 07 2018; UPC 11110-02478) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was expanded to include all stores nationwide under the following names: Kroger, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, City Market, Smith’s, Dillons, Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Ruler Foods, Pay Less, Pick ‘N Save, Copps, Metro Market, Owen’s and QFC.

Food Safety Recall: HVF, Inc. recalls Gefen Cashew Butter (16 oz.; Best By 03/28/18; UPC 710069-40473) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was supplied to Kroger stores located in Georgia; South Carolina; Auburn, Alabama; Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio plus South Eastern Indiana); Central and Northwest Ohio; Northwestern Virginia panhandle; Indiana (except SE Indiana, -Evansville-); Illinois; Eastern Missouri; Greater Louisville area (including Indiana) and Lexington, Kentucky; Greater Memphis area, Tennessee; Arkansas; Mississippi; Western Kentucky; Hopkinsville and Bowling Green, Kentucky; Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee; Huntsville, Alabama; North Carolina; Virginia; Eastern West Virginia; Eastern Kentucky; Southeastern Ohio; Owen’s Market, Pay-Less, King Soopers, City Market, Frys, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co. and QFC stores.

Food Safety Recall: Woodstock Farms recalls Woodstock Organic Kumbaya Campfire Mix (10 oz.; Best By 11/23/17; Lot Codes #17096, #17100 & #17124) due to possible Listeria contamination. The product was supplied to Giant Food, Martin’s, and Stop and Shop, which have chosen to pull all lot codes as a precaution.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. recalls certain Sunseed Parrot Fruit & Vegetable diet and Sunseed SunSations Rabbit Food due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were sold in AZ, GA, IL, MI, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA & WI.

Pet Chew Safety Recall: United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. expands its recall of multiple brands of packages of rawhide dog chew products to include our retail partners’ private label brands, due to possible chemical contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were distributed nationwide.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Nature’s Path Foods Inc. recalls Nature’s Path Coconut & Cashew Butter Crunchy Granola (720g; Best Before Date: 2018 MR 02; UPC 58449172192) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was supplied to retailers (including Costco) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls various Island Farms, Lucerne, and Natrel brand milk products due to the potential presence of harmful extraneous material. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers in British Columbia. The recalled milk products were supplied to Costco.

Food Safety Recall: Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls various Bulletproof brand Collagen Protein Bars and Bites due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Country Pantry Bulk Foods, and Orchard Lane Bulk Foods recall Robin Hood brand Baker’s Hood All Purpose Flour (20 kg.; Lot codes containing: BB/MA 2017 OC 12 and 6 286 SK and C0010118, BB/MA 2017 OC 15 and 6 289 SK and C0010543, BB/MA 2017 OC 21 and 6 295 SK and C0010547, BB/MA2017 OC 25 and 6 299 SK and C0010882, BB/MA 2017 NO 04 and 6 309 SK and C0011329; UPC 6 28622 10089 4) due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers in Ontario and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls GoMacro Everlasting Joy Coconut + Almond Butter + Chocolate Chips Macrobar (65g; Lot 3525, Best by 1/10/2018 and Lot 3553, Best by 1/26/2018; UPC 8 53555 00668 9) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers in Alberta and may have been distributed nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls Country Bulk Robin Hood All Purpose Flour (variable sizes; All units sold from January 19, 2017 up to and including April 21, 2017; UPC begins with 0 200473) and Country Pantry Bulk Foods Robin Hood All Purpose Flour (variable sizes; All units sold from January 5, 2017 up to and including February 10, 2017; UPC begins with 2 000660) due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. The recalled products were sold from Country Bulk Inc., 845 Weber St. N, Waterloo, Ontario and Country Pantry Bulk Foods, 3048 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg, Ontario, respectively.

Food Safety Recall: Veles Déli épicerie fine recalls various smoked fish products because the recalled items were not packaged in a manner that would ensure product safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Northern Ireland): Cherry Tree Home Bakery recalls various products due to undeclared egg, milk, wheat (gluten) and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): L&M Food recalls Great Gourmet Live Oysters (approx 1 kg; Lot #F2/09; Best before 22 / 6-2017 and 24 / 6-2017) due to excessive E. coli bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Gaec Les Portes Hellins recalls Raw Cream (20 cl and 40 cl glass bottles; Best by dates from 25/05/17 through 14/06/17) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled raw cream was sold between May 12th and June 2nd at retailers, supermarkets and grocery markets in Pays d’Auge.

Food Safety Recall (UK): E. E. Wholesale Trading as Equal Exchange recalls Equal Exchange Organic Dark Tahini (270g; 7097 L4; Best before April 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (various countries): Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed between April 7, 2017 and June 12, 2017 in retail stores nationally and on bulletproof.com to customers nationally and internationally in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (USA).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety urges the public not to consume Bulletproof brand Fudge Brownie Collagen Protein Bar (45g; Use by November 14, 2017), Bulletproof brand Lemon Cookie Collagen Protein Bar (45g; Use by November 8, 2017) and Bulletproof brand Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bar (45g; Use by November 15, 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were manufactured in the USA.

Food Safety Recall (various countries): Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed between April 7, 2017 and June 12, 2017 in retail stores nationally and on bulletproof.com to customers nationally and internationally in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (USA).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (various countries): Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed between April 7, 2017 and June 12, 2017 in retail stores nationally and on bulletproof.com to customers nationally and internationally in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (USA).

Latin America and the Caribbean

Food Safety Recall (various countries): Bulletproof 360, Inc. recalls five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were were distributed between April 7, 2017 and June 12, 2017 in retail stores nationally and on bulletproof.com to customers nationally and internationally in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (USA).