Recalls and Alerts: May 29 – 31, 2019

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 UPDATE: CDC reports 27 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in 17 states linked to pet hedgehogs. Two people were hospitalized. Forty-two percent of the outbreak victims are children aged 12 or younger.

Food Safety Recall: Johnsonville, LLC. recalls Johnsonville JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage (14 oz. vaccuum-pack; Best by 06/09/2019) due to foreign matter (hard, green plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: J Deluca Fish Company Inc recalls approximately 69,590 pounds of Siluriformes fish products (product of Vietnam) that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. The recalled items were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Perdue Foods LLC recalls approximately 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to foreign matter (pieces of bone) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Los Hernandez, LLC recalls approximately 9,090 pounds of chicken and pork tamales that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Le Pied bleu recalls various foods that were improperly stored. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Dunn recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Product sold up to and including May 29, 2019; UPC 238807402806) and Sturgeon fumé / Smoked sturgeon (Product sold up to and including May 29, 2019; UPC 238806305405) because the items were processed and packaged under conditions that may compromise food safety.

Food Safety Recall: Étoile Waldman inc. recalls Organic sliced smoked salmon (Product sold up to and including May 29, 2019) because the product was processed and packaged under conditions that may compromise food safety.

Health Product Safety Recall: Konsar Future Nutrition Inc. recalls a range of natural health products, mainly vitamins and supplements for health and fitness, bodybuilding and weight management after Health Canada serious unsanitary conditions and quality control issues. The government has suspended the company’s site licence and all 101 of its product licences. Please refer to the Health Canada notice for additional details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bauer S.p.a. recalls Dado da brodo funghi porcini / Porcini mushroom broth (60g; Lot #L0010304; Best before 04/22) due to undeclared beta-lactoglobulin.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bauer S.p.a. recalls Brodo granulare istantaneo funghi / Instant mushroom broth powder (120g; Lot #L0010327; Best before 04/22) due to undeclared beta-lactoglobulin.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Tarama au saumon / Salmon Tarama (100g; Best before 15/06/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): British & Continental recalls Mica 3 Belgian Frangipans (3-pack; All dates up to and including 26 July 2019) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), milk, eggs and soya.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sodebo recalls Chef Select brand Pizza Prosciutto Funghi (470g; Best before 02/06/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Double Dragon brand Mung Bean Vermicelli (Lot #000027640; Best before 31.01.2022) due to elevated lead levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark recalls X-tra rice cake (100g; Best before 05/02/2020) due to elevated arsenic levels.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jütro GmbH & Co. KG recalls Sweet sour pineapple – Asian sauce (350g; Batch R264 B 15 L1; Best before 21.03.2020) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): M&P Traditional Meat and Food Products recalls all smoked meat pieces, Lovacka Kobasica, Kranjska Kobasica, Domaca Slavonska Kobasica, Grill Kobasica, Domaca Spek, Debrecinka Kobasica, Domaca Kobasica, Cesnjovka Kobasica, Grill Sausages, Kranjska Sausages without Paprika, Huunter Sausages without Paprika, Top Sausages with Paprika, Garlic Sausages without Paprika (all pack sizes, batch codes and use-by dates) because the products were made in a premises that was not approved to manufacture ready-to-eat products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Peter Stanko Sausages recalls Stanko Traditional Sausages: Top Sausage with Red Pepper, Top Sausages without Paprika (all pack sizes, batch codes and use-by dates) because the products were made in a premises that was not approved to manufacture ready-to-eat products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): McCain Foods recalls McCain Hash Browns (625g; Best before end September 2020; Product of UK) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): COSWELL SPA recalls Tisana a freddo in filtro VENTRE PIATTO COLD – L’ANGELICA ISTITUTO ERBORISTICO (36g; Lots #910001001, 910101001, 910201001, 910501001; Best before 09/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AIA Spa recalls BIGGER COTOLETTA DI TACCHINO XXL (280g; Lot #07258011; Best before 08/06/2019) due to foreign matter (white plastic fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AIA Spa recalls SPINACINE e 4 SPINACINE (220g & 440g; Lot #07258020; Best before 08/06/2019) due to foreign matter (white plastic fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Trader Joe’s brand Mendiants classic Bio and Trader Joe’s brand Mendiants exotic Bio (250g; various batch codes and use-by dates) due to elevated ochratoxin A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Sodebo France recallschef select brand Pizza Prosciutto Funghi (470g; Best before 02/06/19; Product of France) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Weetabix Food Company recalls ASDA FRUIT & FIBRE and Morrisons FRUIT and FIBRE (500g; Batch code 9095; Best before 05 April 2020) due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): McCain Foods recalls McCain Hash Browns (625g; Batch code W25032019 12:00 to 23:59; Best before end September 2020) due to foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Yata Limited recalls Aurora Packing Company, Inc. US ANGUS PRIME BEEF RIBEYE (Use by May 7 to 13, 2019; Product of USA) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aurora Foods Pty Ltd recalls It’s Vegan gluten and dairy free coconut vanilla gelato (500ml; Use By 27/02/21) and It’s Vegan gluten and dairy free black carbon coconut gelato (500ml; Use By 11/01/21) due to undeclared dairy ingredient.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Prestons (Christchurch) recalls New World Prestons brand Beef Premium Mince (All sizes; Batch numbers 10 and 11; Best before 02.06.19) due to foreign matter (clear plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Lincoln Road recalls Pak’n Save Lincoln Road brand NZ Beef Mince (all sizes; Best before 23.05.19) due to foreign matter (small pieces of black and white soft plastic) contamination.

Pet hedgehogs fingered by CDC as source of Salmonella outbreak

Eleven people in 8 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium after coming in contact with pet hedgehogs, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

One person has been hospitalized.

The outbreak strain was recovered in samples obtained from three pet hedgehogs in two ill patients’ homes in Minnesota.

Illnesses have been confirmed in patients from Colorado (1), Maine (1), Minnesota (2), Mississippi (1), Missouri (3), Nebraska (1), Texas (1) and Wyoming (1).

Ten of the eleven outbreak victims reported contact with pet hedgehogs obtained from various sources, including pet stores, breeders or online. A common supplier of the hedgehogs has not been identified.

Outbreak victims are between 2 and 28 years old, with 50% of them being 12 years old or younger.

In 2013, pet hedgehogs infected with Salmonella Typhimurium were responsible for an outbreak of salmonellosis in 12 states. One person died, and 8 were hospitalized. In all, 26 people were confirmed to have been infected with the outbreak strain.

Hedgehogs are known to carry Salmonella, according to a 2005 report in Emerging Infectious Diseases. Approximately 28% of infected hedgehogs display no symptoms of the disease.

CDC offers the following advisory to pet owners and retailers of hedgehogs

People who own or come in contact with hedgehogs should take steps to stay healthy around their pet.
- Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella germs in their droppings while appearing healthy and clean.
- These germs can easily spread to their bodies, habitats, toys, bedding, and anything in the area where they live. People become sick after they touch hedgehogs or anything in their habitats.
Wash your hands
- Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching, feeding, or caring for a hedgehog or cleaning its habitat. Adults should supervise handwashing for young children.
Play safely
- Don’t kiss or snuggle hedgehogs, because this can spread Salmonella germs to your face and mouth and make you sick.
- Don’t let hedgehogs roam freely in areas where food is prepared or stored, such as kitchens.
Clean habitats, toys, and supplies outside the house when possible. Avoid cleaning these items in the kitchen or any other location where food is prepared, served, or stored.
Pick the right pet for your family. Children under 5 years old, adults over 65, or people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk for serious illness. Households with these individuals might consider a different pet.
Hedgehog breeders, pet stores, or others that sell or display hedgehogs should provide educational materials to employees and customers.

Recalls and Alerts: November 7 – 10, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Recchiuti Confections recalls Bittersweet Bar (Lot code 21418000 (Best By 7/2/19) and 16518000 (Best By 5/14/19); UPC 8 19895 00017 6) and Feve Bar (Lot Code 16518000 (Best By 5/14/19) and 21418000 (Best By 7/2/19); UPC 8 19895 00019 0) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: NuVue Foods recalls 18th Street Deli Chicken Burrito (6-oz. individually wrapped packages; expiration dates of “EXP 11/12/18” and “EXP 11/14/2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalls Baked Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon (13 oz./369g 2-count; Sell by November 10, 2018 (11/10/18); UPC 72251527032) due to undeclared eggs, cheese and bacon.

Allergy Alert: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. recalls Wegmans Pumpkin Loaf (19 oz.; UPC 77890 27002; use-by dates up to and including 11/10/18), Wegmans Placek Coffee Cake (11 oz; UPC 77890 41407; use-by dates up to and including 11/9/18) and Wegman Placek Coffee Cake (22 oz; UPC 77890 39002; use by dates up to and including 11/9/18) due to undeclared milk.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Lidl US, in association with Sunshine Mills, recalls Orlando brand Grain Free Chicken & Chickpea Superfood Recipe Dog Food (Lot codes TI1 3 Mar 2019, TB2 21 Mar 2019, TB3 21 Mar 2019, TA2 19 Apr 2019, TB1 15 May 2019, and TB2 15 May 2019) due to excessive levels of vitamin D.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Natural Life Pet Products recalls Natural Life® Chicken & Potato dry dog food (17.5-lb bag; Best By Date code of December 4, 2019 through August 10, 2020; UPC 0-12344-08175-1) due to excessive levels of vitamin D.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Boîte à lunch Bistro traiteur recalls Pâté à la viande (variable sizes; all lots) due to undeclared wheat, nuts, soy and sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Votre Marché recalls various prepared meals due to undeclared wheat, soy and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Marché du Fleuve recalls two sandwich products due to undeclared soy, eggs, mustard, wheat, milk and sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Viande S.G. recalls Boudin pomme / apple boudin (variable weight; all lots) due to undeclared peanuts and other nuts.

Allergy Alert (Update): Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Schneiders Country Naturals Wieners (375g; Best Before 2018 OC 22 8219 and 2019 JA 02; UPC 0 62000 10879 7) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were sold nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Belle Bleue inc. recalls various pastry products that may not be safe for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Canada Herb recalls Culantro (Ngò Gai) (variable weight; all packages sold up to and including November 9, 2018) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold in Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hussel GmbH recalls various flavors of drinking chocolate on a stick due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Schluckwerder OHG recalls BelRoyal cream nougat tree trunk (100g; Lot #L0033; Best before 05/31/2019) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): SlimFast recalls Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan (450g; Lot nos. 8291, 8292, 8293, 8294; Best before end of October 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Cully and Sully recalls Smoked Haddock and Salmon Chowder (400g; Use by 23 November 2018) due to undeclared molluscs.

Allergy Alert (UK): SlimFast recalls Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Powder Shake Vegan (450g; Lot nos. 8291, 8292, 8293, 8294; Best before end of October 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Pesto Arrabbiata (130g; Best before 2020-09-14) due to undeclared cashew nuts, almonds and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Cully and Sully recalls Smoked Haddock and Salmon Chowder (400g; Use by 23 November 2018) due to undeclared molluscs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Autour de Lise brand Paupiettes de dinde orloff (600g; Lot nos. 0348495072 & 0348496844; Best before 08/11/2018, 10/11/2018 & 12/11/2018) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Réghalal BQ 6 MERGUEZ DE VOLAILLE (300g; Lot #0348497940; Best before 12/11/2018) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Mini blinis cocktail Cora x16 (135g; Lot #183451; Best before 19/11/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Orkla Foods Danmark recalls various products due to foreign matter (small metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa ApS recalls Gestus brand shredded red cheddar (175g; Best before 09/02/2019) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Wassila brand Dés de dinde halal (150g; Lot #4708365546; Best before 13/11/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société DELABLI recalls Risotto saumon champignon (600g; Lot #68302206; Best before 18/11/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Mini blinis cocktail Cora x16 (135g; Lot #183451; Best before 19/11/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand 16 Mini blinis ((135g; Lot #183451; Best before 19/11/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Büttner recalls Butter cheese raw milk cheese with tomato and Italian herbs (190-200g; Batch 65; Best before 27.11.2018, 06.12.2018, 18.12.2018, 25.12.2018) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Kokos Riegel Zartbitter (40g; Best before 17.04.2019) due to foreign matter (stainless steel bristles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Delpierre Risotto aux 2 saumons, champignon (600g; Lot #68302206; Best before 18/11/2018; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Mini blinis cocktail Cora x16 (135g; Lot #183451; Best before 19/11/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake Mix (15.25 oz; Best by MAR 13 2019; Product of USA) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Keshav Sweets recalls Motichoor Ladoo (500g; All best before dates up to and including 1Dec18) due to undeclared cashew nut and milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Bluerock Ltd recalls specific batches of Veesey branded Dairy Free Vanilla Custard, Dairy Free Chocolate Custard, and Dairy Free Caramel Sauce due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Raizada Foods Ltd recalls all batches and all dates of its Raizada brand products. The affected products are labelled as gluten free, however at this time the claim has not been substantiated.