Recalls and Alerts: July 9 – 15, 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

Outbreak Alert: FDA and CDC are investigating a Cyclospora outbreak in IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI associated with McDonald’s salads. The salads were distributed to approximately 3,000 McDonald’s stores in 14 states: IL, IA, IN, WI, MI, OH, MN, NE, SD, MT, ND, KY, WV, and MO. Two people have been hospitalized; 61 illnesses have been confirmed to date.

Outbreak Alert: CDC and FDA are investigating a Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak linked to fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela. A total of 12 illnesses, including 4 hospitalizations, have been reported from Maryland, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.

Outbreak Alert (Update): CDC reports the outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal has grown to 100 confirmed cases in 33 states. Thirty of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Utz Quality Foods, LLC. recalls Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips (2.875 oz; Expiration dates October 6th – 20th; UPC 0-41780-00153-5) and Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips (7.5 oz; Expiration dates August 18th – October 27th; UPC 0-41780-00049-1) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Papa John’s Salads and Produce recalls 148 units of the Superfood Salads due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to stores in AZ, CA, CO, MT, NM, NV, UT, and WY from July 9, 2018 – July 10, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: The Beautiful Pig, Inc. recalls an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat and raw pork and beef products because the products were produced, packed and distributed without the benefit of inspection and were also under U.S. retention when shipped without approval.

Food Safety Recall: Afandina Halal recalls an undetermined amount of raw poultry products that were produced, packaged and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in New York City.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Bloom Global Foods Inc. recalls certain Organica brand pickle in olive oil products due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Hain Celestial Canada, ULC recalls Europe’s Best Field Berry Mix (600g; Product codes 2020MA03, 2020MA04, 2020MA10 and 2020MA11; UPC 8 71454 03618 7) and Europe’s Best 4-Field Berry Mix (2kg; Product code 2020MA02; UPC 8 71454 00200 7) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cora recalls Club Sandwich with Ham and Emmental (Best before 14/07/2018) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Czech Republic): Kaufman Czech Republic recalls Madison – biscuits with pieces of dark and milk chocolate and raisins (150g; Batch No. L3181111; Best before March 12, 2019; Product of Poland) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Czech Republic): VIOLET KANGAROO recalls Roshen bubble bitter chocolate (85g; Batch No. 31.03.18 1; Best by 30 September 2019; product of Ukraine) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unilever recalls Frisco brand Vienetta Chocolate ice cream (650 mL; Lot nos. L8047BA004, L8047CA004, L8047AA004 and L8048AA004; Best before 02/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Denmark recalls Spidskålsalat med mormordressing / Spider bowl with grandmother dressing (345g; Best before 11/07/2018) due to undeclared milk and cream.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Atria Suomi Oy recalls Artesaani lämminsavustettu raakamakkara (240g; Best before July 17, 2018) and Artesaani lämminsavustettu raakamakkara Gouda (240g; Best before July 17, 2018) due to undeclared cheese.

Allergy Alert (France): Manufacturer recalls Sélection Mousquetaires brand P’tit poisson au fromage (200g; Lot #81770060; Best before 24/07/2018) due to undeclared milk and shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Massafra GmbH recalls Sauce with Vongole Conserve della Nonna (190g; Lot #12LA017; Best before 31.07.2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Avoca Sticky Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings (460g; Use by 10.07.2018) due to undeclared gluten (wheat), peanut, soybeans and sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): MELEGA & PRINI srl recalls Nordic Seafood A/S Yellowfin Tuna slices (175-225g; Batch #BMI 18/02; Best before 10-11-2019) due to histamine.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Sfoglia Turino recalls Carrefour Pizzette crude di pasta sfoglia surgelate (300g; Lot #L8089; Best before 30-09-2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Scotland): Alice Cairns Butchers Limited recalls various meat products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont nv recalls several OLIVIANA brand products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay recalls Escalope de Prague (approx 400g; Best before 14/7/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Scampi marinated in green pesto and garlic (Lot #BTG203V1812 to BTG203V1848; Best before 03/06/18 to 15/07/18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): K-Salad recalls Salatmesteren – Sandwich æggesalat / Saladmaster Egg Salad Sandwich (200g; Best before 06/08/2018) due to foreign matter (clear plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Nestlé recalls Guigoz brand 1er âge Formule Epaissie (800g; Lot #8075080624; due to potential Enterobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Gel Manche brand Salade camarguaise and Salade Landaise (3kg; Best before 13/07/2018 to 03/08/2018) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Produit Blanc brand Pain au chocolat (450g, 10 pieces; Best before 07/08/2018) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Selles/Cher recalls Plaza André brand cheese made from raw goat milk (Lot #2106; Best before 19/08/18) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Capitaine Houat brand Cooked whole medium-sized shrimp, refrigerated (Sold from 28/06 through 09/07) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Krónan ehf recalls Krone brand Luxurious Pork Casserole, Luxurious Pork Casserole Italian Mariner, Luxurious Pork Cake New York (All best before dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cesare Fiorucci S.r.l. recalls Prosciutto Cotto Quanto Basta, two servings (90g; Lot #8278001840; Best before 05-08-2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Scampi marinated in green pesto and garlic (Lot #BTG203V1812 to BTG203V1848; Best before 03/06/18 to 15/07/18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): CORA et LIDL recall various Tapenades due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH French free-range chicken fillet (Best before 17-07-2018, AH French chicken breast cubes (Best before 15-07-2018), AH French chicken filet cheeses (Best before 15-07-2018) and AH French chicken fillet (Best before 14-07-2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dupontcheese recalls various cheese spreads and pesto spreads due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop recalls Coop Chopped schnitzel with 30% vegetables (2 x 100g; Best before 09/07 – 20/07) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores brand Basil Pesto (130g; All batch codes and best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Yinon recalls Yinon Frozen Puff Pastry (1kg; Best by 27.06.19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Chantal Organics Ltd recalls Loving Earth brand Coconut Chocolate Butter (175g glass jar; Best before 15/9/2019; Product of Australia) due to undeclared tree nuts.

Recalls and Alerts: June 17 – 21, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert Update: CDC has update its advice against consuming Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal to include all package sizes and date codes.

Outbreak Alert: CDC is investigating an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis linked to consumption of vegetable trays produced by Del Monte Fresh Produce and distributed in Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket, and Peapod stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Golden Star Wholesale recalls AL Reef Dried Apricots Sour (12 oz; uncoded) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold via retail stores in MI, NY,MN,KY,WI,FL,NC,VA,OR,MA,OH,TX,MO between November 2017 and May 2018.

Food Safety Recall: NOW Health Group, Inc. recalls NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix (16 oz.; Lot #3031259 and 3038165; Best by dates 12/20 and 01/21, respectively; UPC 733739072719) due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the manufacturer’s recall notice, “Evidence of potential contamination was implicated in ongoing FDA and CDC investigations into multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections, of which the clover seed supplier was notified.” The recalled product was distributed online and in retail stores across the USA since December 2017, and also was exported to Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Texas Natural Meats recalls Green Field Farms Rogers Texas Ground Beef (1-lb bags; Expiry 08.08.2020) due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. The recalled product was sold at a farmers’ market in Roger, Texas.

Canada

Outbreak Alert Update: PHAC reports the number of Salmonella cases linked to frozen, raw breaked chicken has expanded to include 68 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in nine jurisdictions: British Columbia (8), Alberta (9), Manitoba (9), Ontario (15), Quebec (23), New Brunswick (1), Nova Scotia (1), Newfoundland and Labrador (1), and the Northwest Territories (1).

Allergy Alert: Kehar Foods International Ltd. recalls KFI Premium Quality Foods Curry Powder (100g; Expiry Dec 2018; UPC 8 20103 22525 0) due to undeclared mustard. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: La Libellule resto convivial recalls Meat Sauce and Vegetarian Chili (all product sold up to June 20) because the items may not be safe for human consumption.

Europe

Outbreak Alert (Sweden): Swedish authorities are investigating two Salmonella outbreaks affecting more than 40 people, according to news reports. The source of the outbreaks is undetermined.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bauer S.p.a. recalls Brodo Granulare Istantaneo Funghi / Instant Mushroom Broth Powder (Lot #L0008440; Expiry 03/21) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Mondelez Italia Biscuits Production S.p.A. recalls Cipster brand Sfogliatine di patate fritte / Fried potato flakes (85g; Best before 31/10/2018, 30/11/2018, 31/12/2019, 31/01/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Mondelez International recalls Ritz Chipster (85g; Best before 31 December 2018) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Fruit and Honey Seed Mix (Best before September 2018) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Cora brand Shredded Coconut (125g; Lot F 04 4; Best by 25/01/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group Fine Food Meat recalls Country Steak (±400g; Expiry 22/6/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Tulip Food Company recalls Slagter Munch Onion Sausage (vacuum packed; Use by 06/07/2018 through 15/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Toms Gruppen A/S recalls Toms Pingvin Lakrids candies (110g; Use by 30/11/19) due to foreign matter (metal particle) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Snellman Kokkikartano Oy recalls Lohipasta (300g; Use by 28.6.2018) due to foreign matter (plastic and metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Findus Finland Oy recalls Findus Våra Finaste Persilja / Parsley (30g; Batch Nos. L 7333 CV005 & L 8029 AV005) due to Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Eifrisch Marketing GmbH and Co. KG recalls Shell eggs from organic farm (Lot #0-EN-0356331; Best before 07.07.2018) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Toms Gruppen A / S recalls Ferrari Original candies in bulk (Best before 30-05-2019, 11-06-2019 and 12-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): SA Sprouts recalls various Sprout Mixes (product of Australia) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: June 14 – 16, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert / Food Safety Recall: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. recalls limited quantity of 6 oz., 12 oz. and 28 oz. vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip after the products were linked to an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products, which were sold to select retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. CDC reports a total of 78 confirmed cases, including four victims who required hospitalization. The recalled products were distributed to: Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, Food Max Supermarket and Peapod in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and bear “Best If Enjoyed By” dates of June 17, 2018 or earlier.

Outbreak Alert / Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

Allergy Alert: World Variety Produce, Inc. recalls Melissa’s Spicy Edamame (7-oz cardboard sleeve; Best by 5/29/18 through 07/02/18; UPC 0-45255-14637-0) due to the undeclared shellfish/crustacean allergen “Oyster Extract.” The recalled product was distributed through retailers in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Stap Dairy Inc. (Pine Bush, NY) recalls Pasteurized Creamline Chocolate Milk (half-gallon plastic container; Container code 6 18 8) due to improper pasteurization. The recalled product was sold at the Stap Dairy Farm Store in Orange County, NY.

Food Safety Recall: St. John Creamery (Monroe, WA) recalls whole retail raw goat milk (1-pt. and 0.5-gal containers; Best By dates of 061718 (6/17) through 062118 (6/21)) due to possible contamination with toxin-producing E. coli. The recalled product was sold at the on-farm store, directly to private customers via drop groups, and at retail stores in Western Washington.

Food Safety Recall Update: Venda Ravioli, Inc. recalls approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection while the establishment was under suspension. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Rhode Island.

Food Safety Recall: HF Food Distributors recalls JAMON COCIDO REBANADO (1-lb plastic-wrapped pkgs; Sell by May 25, 00) because it was produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The recalled product was shipped wholesale to Head Start centers in Puerto Rico.

Food Recall: Winter Sausage Manufacturing Co. recalls approximately 28,346 pounds of poultry, pork, and beef products due to misbranding. The poultry products were slaughtered under religious exemption, which is not declared on the product label. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations and distributors in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Blainville (Sainte-Thérèse, QC) recalls various prepared foods due to undeclared mustard seed, sulfite, soy, fish, wheat and barley. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mrakovic Meat & Deli recalls The Original Mrakovic Burger (1.1 kg/5 burgers; All codes where egg, rye, sesame, soy, and wheat are not declared on the label; UPC 8 14945 00005 2) due to undeclared egg, rye, sesame, soy, and wheat. The recalled product was sold to consumers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Puresource Inc. recalls Now Real Food brand Zesty Sprouting Mix (454g; Lot 3031259 and 3038165; UPC 7 33739 07271 9; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. According to the recall notice, the action was triggered by a recall “in another country.”

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection Summer Salad with carrots and celery (350g; Best by 6/7/2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Namur recalls Pistachio ice cream (450 mL; All date codes) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd recalls various flavors of Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews (250g pkgs; Batch code #01; Best before January 2019) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): IDPAK S.A. recalls various Delhaize brand and Louis brand products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delitraiteur recalls Delitraiteur brand nems poulet/crevettes (227g tray containing 5 pieces and a packet of sauce; Best before dates on or after 02/06/2018) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls X-tra Party sausages and Party sausages (500g; Best before 19/06/2018) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Iglo Deutschland recalls frozen parsley and various products containing frozen parsley due to potential contamination with shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Findus recalls Våra Finaste Persilja / Our Finest Parsley (30g; Lot codes L7333AV005; L7333BV005; L7333CV005 (Best before 05.2019) and Lot codes L8029AV005; L8030BV005; L8030CV005 (Best before 07.2019); article #3134) due to possible contamination with shiga-toxin producting E. coli.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Food Safety Recall: The Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal (15.3-oz and 23-oz pkgs; Best JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; UPC 3800039103 and 3800014810) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been linked to an outbreak of 73 Salmonella Mbandaka illnesses in 31 states, according to CDC. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the USA. The 15.3-oz packages also were distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.