Recalls and Alerts: March 18–20, 2021

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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District are investigating an outbreak of five cases of non-viral hepatitis reported in Nevada. The cases appear to be linked to consumption of Real Water brand alkaline water manufactured by Real Water Inc., of Mesa, Arizona. FDA is urging the public not to drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC and FSIS are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Hadar infections that may be linked to consumption of a turkey product. A specific source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Public Health Alert: FSIS (USDA) issues a public health alert for products produced without the benefit of federal inspection by One Meat Corp., doing business as Eastern Asia Trading Corporation, a La Puente, Calif. firm. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: MINDO CHOCOLATE MAKERS recalls Coﬀee Toﬀee Chocolate Bar (75g / 2.65 oz; Lots 190310 through 210310) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company recalls Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins (14 oz; Lot #210330; Sell by 02/02/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: MG Foods recalls three turkey wrap products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Avanza Pasta, LLC. recalls approximately 2,237 pounds of meat and poultry pasta products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC reports that the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to shell eggs has now increased to a total of 64 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador (26), and Nova Scotia (38). Nineteen people have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Amra Services Ltd. (dba GluteNull) recalls GluteNull brand Goji Berries & Chocolate Cookies (320g; All lot codes up to and including EXP08/20/2021; UPC 6 28451 52913 2) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: The Fork Food Co. Ltd. recalls Dwarf Stars brand Pumpkin Seed Butter Cups Dark Chocolate (42g; UPC 627987 024913; Lot code HA 456; Sell by 07.21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Almond Butter – Crunchy Roasted (500g; UPC 0 57316 16814 6; Lots 200839 & 210298; Best before 30 AUG 2021 and 30 APR 2022, respectively) due to undeclared cashew and Co-op Gold Pure brand Cashew Butter (500g; UPC 0 57316 16812 2; Lot 200521; Best before 30062021) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall: Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary recalls Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary brand Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels (150g & 454g; Lots 40601 & 10601, respectively; Expiry 09/2021) due to possible cyanide poisoning.

Food Safety Recall: District Bagel (Sandwich salades et plus inc.) recalls several soup products packed in glass jars due to lack of “Keep Refrigerated” warning on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): The Swedish Public Health Agency reports that the outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica that infected 53 individuals during January and February of this year has ended. Based on case comparison studies, it is believed that the outbreak was due to contaminated iceberg lettuce that was distributed to a single restaurant chain.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Filet de poulet aux piments / Chicken filet roll with chili peppers (150g; Lot #121050; Use by 7/4/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): TARTEFRAIS recalls LA MAROTTE DE CÉCILE brand Mini Blinis au sarrasin / Mini buckwheat blinis (pkg of 16; Lot #726223; Use by 13/04/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Belle Chèvre recalls Belle Chèvre brand Ambachtelijke geitenkaas met gerookte zalm / Goat cheese with salmon (4x75g; Lot #0803211202; Multiple dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Agustson A/S – Nora recalls NORA SEAFOOD Rød stenbider rogn / Red catfish roe (60g; Lot #L0114; Best before 23/10/2021) due to a risk that some containers from the batch contain toxins from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): Denel (Martinique) recalls Royal brand Confitures et gelées / Jams and jellies due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Mini Mont d’Or et Mini Mont d’Or + céramique cheeses (Lot 3053; various Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected dates.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Monts de Joux brand Mini Mont d’Or cheese (Lot #3053; Use by 06/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): COPACK Tiefkühlkost Produktionsgesellschaft mbH recalls three brands of mixed herbs due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Aðföng recalls all batch codes of SFC Take Home Boneless Bucket (650g) and SFC Southern Fried Chicken Strips (400g) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recal notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SFC recalls all batch codes of SFC Boneless Box (550g) and SFC Crispy Chicken Dippers (200g) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Monts de Joux brand Mini Mont d’Or cheese (Lot #3053; Use by 06/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Birds Eye recalls Birds Eye 4 Chicken Burgers with Golden Wholegrain (200g; Batch codes L1022 V U124, L1022 W U124, and L1022 X U124; Best before April 2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of red plastic) contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Osem advises that Creamed pasta flavored with chicken hot dish (Batch no. 1006282884; Best before 05.07.2021) contains undeclared soy and gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers recall shell eggs imported from Linggi Agriculture Sdn Bhd in Malaysia (Farm code CEM014; All Best before dates) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurized) (2L; Lot # 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503,0603, 0703, 0803,0903, 1003, 1103, 1203,1303, 1403, 1503, 1603 and 1703; Use by 06.03.2021 and up to and including 21.03.2021) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: May 17 – 23, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating a 28-state outbreak of Salmonella Hadar illnesses linked to contact with backyard chicks and ducklings. The agency reports 97 confirmed cases, with 17 people hospitalized.

Food Safety Recall: New Hoque and Sons, Inc. recalls Radhuni Curry Powder (400g; Expiration date 01/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken and turkey bowl products due to foreign matter (small rocks) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Natu Fine Foods recalls various Traiteur Pierrot brand salades de pâtes froides / cold pasta salads due to undeclared allergens and absence of safe storage instructions on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Bloc recalls Winny brand Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes / Hazelnut spread (400g; Lot #L920453; Best before 09/2020) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Winny brand Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes / Hazelnut spread (400g; Lot #L9204; Best before 30/09/2020) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Allergy Alert (France): BODIN recalls Les charcuteries de Picoreur brand Terrine de Pintade au poivre vert / Guinea fowl terrine with green pepper (Lot E073; Best before 31/03/24) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Germany): Frank Juice GmbH recalls Frank Juice Grün / Green juice (330ml; Best before 04.07.2020) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Unilever recalls Magnum White Chocolate ice cream tubs (440 ml; Batch codes L9255AT138 and L9255BT138; Best before end date September 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Young’s Seafood Ltd. recalls Young’s Simply Breaded 2 Extra Large Fish Fillets (300g; Batch codes AC L 0097, AB L0114, AB L 0116; Best before end date October 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Unilever UK Ltd recalls Magnum White Chocolate ice cream tubs (440 ml; Batch codes L9255AT138 and L9255BT138; Best before end date September 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Young’s Seafood recalls Young’s Simply Breaded 2 Extra Large Fish Fillets (300g; Batch codes AC L 0097, AB L0114, AB L 0116; Best before end date October 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura dried chickpeas (500g; Best before 14.01.2021 and 27.01.2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mushroom City recalls Mélange de champignons Exotic Mix mushrooms (500g; Best before 18/05/2020) and Champignons de Paris mushrooms (500g; Best before 18/05/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société Raymond et Fils recalls Raymond et Fils brand Huîtres Arcachon Cap Ferret / Arcachon Cap Ferret oysters (2 dozen No. 3 per pkg; pack date 19/05/2020) due to presence of lipophilic toxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société A SNC recalls Chiffonnade de jambon cuit supérieur / cooked ham (120g; Lot #6420648; Best before 13/06/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Danival brand Petits pois & carottes / peas and carrots (680g; Lot #E 119; Best before 24/08/2023) due to possible development of thermophilic bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Madrange brand Les minis-saveur chorizo / Chorizo-flavour mini-sausages (Lot 50812 / 012; Best before 26/05/2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hersteller Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Dulano Delikatess Mini Salami-Snack sort.classic (250 g; Lot #L2325031007; Best before 31.05.2020) due to foreign matter (blue film) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura recalls Alnatura dried chickpeas (500g; Best before 14.01.2021 and 27.01.2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Reykjagarður hf. recalls Holta and Kjöfugl Fresh chicken pieces (Traceability Number 019-20-16-1-01) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Egidio Galbani S.r.l. recalls CADEMARTORI brand Taleggio DOP Cademartori (200g; Lots LA0403 200126 and LA0603 200127; Best before 19/06/20 and 20/06/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls ZERBINATI brand ZUPPA CON LEGUMI E CEREALI / Soup with legumes and cereals (310g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls CONSILIA brand ZUPPA CON LEGUMI E CEREALI / Soup with legumes and cereals (620g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ZERBINATI recalls ESSELUNGA SPA brand ZUPPA DI VERDURE CON LEGUMI E CEREALI (620g; Lot 20-113; Best before 01/06/2020) due to risk of botulism.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Zion Turgeman Ltd. recalls Parle-Murano Minis Mini Chocolate-Chip Cookies (100g; Batch No. KP-ZTL1897; Best before 11/03/2021; Product of India) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Natural Cakes Ltd. recalls Re fresh brand Pizza Margherita with olives, gluten-free (Best before 07.10.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Great Line Import and Distribution Ltd. recalls Pastos brand Frozen corn kernels (700g; Best before 21.2.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Irena Stuffed Dough Products Ltd. recalls Frozen Meat-Filled Blintzes (800g; All Best before dates from 20-09-2020 up to and including 31-10-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bodhi’s Bakehouse recalls Bodhi’s Bakehouse Gluten Free Bread Crumbs (USE BY 22 Oct 2020 and USE BY 18 APRIL 2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Harbourkonnect Retail Ltd recalls certain batches of Amma’s Chicken Tikka Heat & Eat and Amma’s Chicken Seekh Kebab Heat & Eat due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Kmart Australia Ltd recalls Solid/Filled Milk Chocolate Egg Bag (360g; Best before 12/2/2021) and Caramel Milk Chocolate Egg Bag (160g; Best before 12/2/2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Kmart NZ Holdings Ltd recalls Kmart brand Caramel Milk Chocolate Eggs (160g; Best before 12/02/21) and Kmart brand Mixed Bag Milk Chocolate Eggs (360g; Best before 12/02/21) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Griffin’s Foods Ltd recalls Griffin’s Krispie Biscuits (250g; Best before 23 MAR 21; Time code 15:50 – 19:00) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.