Recalls and Alerts: November 7 – 10, 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

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.

Recalls and Alerts: October 19 – 21, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods recalls Cedar’s Chickpea Salad (8 oz. plastic container; Sell by dates from 9/23/18 – 11/9/18; UPC 044115337767) due to undeclared edamame (soy). The recalled product was distributed to retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, and WI.

Food Safety Recall: Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. recalls approximately 795,261 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that contain an onion ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: SK Food Group recalls approximately 174,207 pounds of chicken wrap products that contain vegetables that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped directly to consumers through catalog sales in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Buddy’s Kitchen, Inc recalls approximately 212,746 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that contain vegetables that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to institutional locations in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Jersey.

Food Safety Recall: GHSW, LLC recalls approximately 1,786 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Food Safety Recall: Ruiz Food Products, Inc. recalls approximately 2,490,593 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos that may be adulterated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to distributors nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Caito Foods, LLC recalls approximately 1,532 pounds of ready-to-eat salad and bowl products made with chicken that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri.

Food Safety Recall: Envolve Foods recalls approximately 292,764 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and beef products that contain a vegetable ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which wereshipped to distribution warehouses nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls six of its meat and potato products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes after Hy-Vee’s supplier, McCain Foods, announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients that are used in six Hy-Vee products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Working Cow Homemade, Inc. recalls all ice cream manufactured from August 29, 2017 – October 11, 2018, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Working Cow customers include ice cream parlors, independent living facilities and restaurants throughout the state of Florida.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections that appear to be associated with consumption of fresh cucumbers. As of October 19th, federal and provincial health agencies have confirmed 45 cases in five provinces: British Columbia (37), Alberta (5), Saskatchewan (1), Manitoba (1), and Quebec (1). The Quebec victim reported having traveled to British Columbia before becoming ill.

Allergy Alert: Uhrenholt Group/Richstone Fine Foods recalls Emborg brand Pizza Style Dairy Free Shreds (200g; Best Before: 2019/FE/10; UPC 5 704025 031869) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta , British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan.

Allergy Alert: Nora’s Non-Dairy Ltd. recalls certain Nora’s brand Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Salamico Saint-Eustache (Saint-Eustache, QC) recalls various fruit pies due to undecalred milk, sulfites and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Mariano (Montreal, QC) recalls various bread loaves due to foreign matter (wood splinters) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur Lunch Express (Saint-Zénon, QC) recalls Spaghetti Sauce with spices (250 mL glass jar; Lots dated 26 September 2018 and 5 October 2018) as the product was not prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Varsovie inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls Smoked Mackerel (all product sold up to October 18, 2018) as the product was not prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (UK): Food Standards Agency is reporting a rise in the incidence of a particular strain of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to raw meat, with 165 new cases reported sincle June 2018. Consumers are reminded to take proper care when storing, handling, and cooking raw meat, including lamb and mutton.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Hanegal A / S recalls Bio Lever Organic Svine/Okse Leverpostej (200g; Best before date 09/12/2018 (note – should be 02/11/2018)) due to undeclared lactose-free milk and mustard flour.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): La Provençale recalls various pâtés due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Bleuzé Interfood recalls Les Mouettes d’Arvor brand Sardines de saison à l’huile d’olive Millésime 2018 (115g can; Expiry end 2028) due to risk of delamination of can lining.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Healthy Powerfood GbR recalls various sprout products due to contamination with Shigatoxin-producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ECO-BIO ALIMENTARE DI MIHAI VASILE recalls BAULE VOLANTE brand CIOCCOBI’ FONDENTE CON RISO SOFFIATO (25g; Best before 12-01-20) due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): John’s Rice Noodle Manufacturing Co recalls John’s Rice Noodle Banh Pho (1kg; Use By 20/11/18) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Botany recalls Pak’n Save brand minced meats and all serve over meat counter minced meats (Best Before 20.10.18) due to contamination with foreign matter (soft blue plastic).

Recalls and Alerts: February 18 – 21, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert: CDC is investigating a 20-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to consumption of kratom products. Twenty-eight cases have been reported, with 11 people hospitalized. Also known as Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketom, and Biak, Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute according to CDC. Eight of eleven people interviewed to date reported having consume kratom in pills, powder or tea. No common brand or supplier has been identified.

Food Safety Recall / Outbreak Alert: Triple T Specialty Meats, Inc recalls approximately 20,630 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. The recalled items were shipped to Fareway grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Iowa Department of Public Health has linked consumption of the product to at least 37 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in the state.

Allergy Alert: Sunneen Health Foods recalls Whole Foods Market Vegan Buffalo Chicken Bites (9-oz. containers; Expiry 2/27/2018; UPC 636910500059) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled product was sold at 13 Whole Foods Market locations in New York and New Jersey. Please refer to the recall notice for the addresses of the 13 locations.

Allergy Alert: A & A Finest recalls PORK & SHRIMP SUI-MAI frozen, ready-to-cook pork and shrimp dumpling items (200 pieces/case; packaging dates 05/02/17, 06/23/17, 07/26/17, 11/29/17 and 12/06/17) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was shipped to hotel restaurants in New York.

Allergy Alert: Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. recalls NIGHT HAWK BEEF PATTY ‘N GRAVY, CHARBROILED BEEF PATTY and GRAVY, POTATO ROUNDS and SWEET CORN (8.75-oz cartons; produced on Nov. 8, 2017) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana and Texas.

Allergy Alert: Market of Choice recalls Sezam Kale Salad due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in the Deli cases between February 14, 2018 and February 20, 2018 at several Market of Choice retail stores in Oregon. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Industry recalls Lotte brand Kancho Choco Biscuit (95g and 168g; All lots) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec, and may have been sold nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Bickerstaffe Farms & Nurseries Ltd. recalls various The Spice Barn spice blends due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold by retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Food Safety Recall: Scott Bathgate Ltd. recalls Nutty Club brand Sliced Brazils (100g; All units sold up to and including February 16, 2018; UPC 0 61966 00756 4) due to aflatoxin contamination. The recalled product was sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Food Safety Recall: Fondation B’Nai Levy (Boisbriand, QC) recalls Turkey Pastrami and Beef Salami delicatessen products (variable weights; all products sold up to and including 20 February, 2018) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Chiasson inc. recalls Morue Fumée / Smoked Cod and Turbot Fumé / Smoked Turbot (variable weights; all products sold up to and including 20 February, 2018) because they were not processed in a manner that would ensure safety for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Ferme Pré rieur inc. recalls HUILE DE TOURNESOL MI-OLÉIQUE / Mixed Sunflower and Olive Oils (1L; Lots 1620-3, 1620-4 and 1620-5) because the product was not processed in a manner that would ensure safety for human consumption.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cora recalls Jardin Bio brand Gluten-free Tortilla – Natural flavor (125g; Lot 37332 37346; Best before 28/06/2018 & 12/07/2018) and Jardin Bio brand Gluten-free Tortilla – Chili flavor (125g; Lot 37332 37346; Best before 28/06/2018 & 12/07/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mols Organic recalls Tortilla Corn Chips (various flavors and Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): La société Alterfoodie recalls Douceur d’amandes Bio LES PETITES POUSSES / Les Petites Pousses brand Organic Almond Sweetness (2 x 100g; Lot 0036; original and raspberry flavors) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): CO YO recalls certain dairy-free coconut milk yogurt products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Saltå Kvarn recalls Beef Powder (500g; Lot 25; best before 12-2018) due to possible traces of milk powder.

Allergy Alert (UK): FZ Organic Food BV recalls Trafo Tortilla Chips – Chilli (75g; Best before 29 July 2018; Product of Netherlands) and Trafo Tortilla Chips – Natural (75g; Best before 11 August 2018; Product of Netherlands) due to excessive levels of gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): CO YO recalls certain dairy-free coconut milk yogurt products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): VBites Foods Limited recalls VBites VegiDeli Lincolnshire Style Sausages (295g; Batch code 011063; Use by 14.01.19; Product of United Kingdom) due to incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aldi Stores Ltd recalls Ballymore Crust White Bloomer bread (800g; Best before 17^th February and 18^th February 2018) due to possible presence of small pieces of wire.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Taipec Ltd recalls Yuki & Love Mango Jelly (200g; Best before 30 July 2018, 7 November 2018, 17 January 2019) and Yuki & Love Litchi Jelly (200g; Best before 3 September 2018, 17 January 2019) due to possible choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Booker recalls Happy Shopper Tomato Ketchup (440g; Batch code 7269; Best before end March 2019) because it may contain pieces of plastic.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Importer recalls Frozen Caviar – fish eggs (1kg packages; Expiry 31/08/18; Manufactured by Pacific Star Seafoods, Alaska, USA) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.