Recalls and Alerts: July 16 – 18, 2020

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: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. recalls Whole Foods Market Spinach Artichoke Dip (12 oz; Lot #248; Use by 07/26/20) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Happy Colon Foods, LLC recalls Happy Colon YUM Shortbread Cookie and Happy Colon Mmmm Chocolate Chip Cookie (0.98 oz/28g; Expiration date Sept. 27, 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Hafiz Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 675 pounds of chicken samosas that contain poultry produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Boutique Fermière recalls 10 soups, stews and chili products (1L glass jars; sold up to and including 16 July 2020) due to improper storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Beefless Undeniable Burgers (various package sizes and product codes) due to foreign matter (pieces of wood) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Belgique recalls Jumbo tarte aux pommes au beurre / apple butter pie (600g; All lots; All best before dates up to and including 21/07/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ARDO SAS recalls Saint Eloi brand Epinards hachés / chopped spinach, frozen (1 kg; Lot #17 0146; Best before 05/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Choconut BV recalls Biologische rozijnen puur / Pure organic raisins (225g; Production code BD4701; Best before 29-1-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo roomboter appeltaart / Butter apple pie (Best before July 21, 2020) and Jumbo roomboter appeltaart met slagroom / Butter apple pie with whipped cream (Best before July 21, 2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Highland Bay Seafoods recalls Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek & kale sauce topped with mash potato (200g; Batch codes R006, R007, R008 and 20106; Best before 07/2020, 09/2020, 12/2020 and 04/2021) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Okay recalls brochettes de porc et des brochettes de bœuf / pork brochettes and beef brochettes due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Mejerigaarden A/S recalls Astronaut ispinde / Astronaut ice sticks (6 x 50 mL; Lot #L38854; Best before 28.04.2022 & 29.04.2022) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo extra fort / extra strong chorizo (225g; Best before 16/10/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo fort / strong chorizo (225g; Lot #16 902 271; All best before dates from 16/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand chorizo doux / mild chorizo (225g; All Best before dates from 09/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand chorizo doux / mild chorizo (225g; All Best before dates from 09/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand chorizo fort / strong chorizo (225g; Lot #16 902 271; All best before dates from 16/10/2020 to 23/10/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SAVELLI SALUMI E CARNI S.N.C. recalls CASARECCIA SOTTOVUOTO / vacuum-packed casareccia (Lot 192/20; Best before 14-11-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jesmon Pty Ltd recalls Cesare Cimino Handmade Pistachio/Cranberry Bread – Chocolate Dipped (150g; Use By 28 Feb 2020) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fresh Cheese Company recalls Mamma Lucia Halloumi Cheese (180g; Batch 20139; Use by 14 11 20) due to possible E. coli contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: July 12 – 15, 2020

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: Flagstone Foods LLC recalls Wegmans Pecan Blend Trail Mix (16-oz pkg; Lot #05M04300; Best by JAN 29 2021) due to undeclared almonds and walnuts.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls Selection brand Chocolate Drink Mix (425g; Product code BB 2021 AL 19A; UPC 0 59749 96229 2) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): ARDO GOURIN S.A.S recalls SAINT ELOI brand Epinards hachés surgelés / Frozen chopped spinach (1kg. Lots 17 0 146 & 17 0 147; Best before 05/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Vista Foods recalls Vista Foods Deluxe Battered Chicken Burgers (1kg; all best before dates from 11.09.2020 to 05.09.2021) and Vista Foods Deluxe Battered Chicken Nuggets (1kg; all best before dates from 15.08.2020 to 18.12.2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Viangro recalls Hamburger de boeuf épicé / spiced beef hamburger (500g; Best before 19/07/2020 & 20/07/2020) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Américain Nature ground beef (200g, 300g, 600g & 1,2 kg; Best before 19/07/2020 & 20/07/2020) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay recalls brochettes de porc / pork brochettes (300g; Best before 16/07/2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Georges Mauriën recalls Kipfilet Diepvries / Chicken breasts, frozen (1.0 – 1.5 kg; Lot #027; Best before 03-10-2020) and Kipsatés diepvries / Chicken brochettes, frozen (1.0 – 1.5 kg; Lot #027; Best before 03-10-2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bønnelykken A/S recalls three salad varieties due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bio.coop recalls Les Bons Moments – La Sablaise brand Houmous de lentilles corail et saumon BIO / organic lentil and salmon hummus (150g; Lot 20146; Best before 02/08/2020) due to improper storage temperature.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd recalls several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): M.S.I Cranes Ltd. recalls Chewzy brand Dark Chocolate Snack with Pretzel Bits (170g; Expiration date 06/11/2020) due to undeclared dairy protein and peanuts.

Recalls and Alerts: July 9 – 11, 2020

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 509 confirmed Cyclospora infections in 8 states, with 33 hospitalizations. Cases have been linked to consumption of bagged salad mixes produced by Fresh Express and sold under several different brand names. Please refer to US EXPORTS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TO CANADA for additional details.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for GRILLED SEASONED NATURAL DICED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT produced by BrucePac (25-lb. cardboard boxes containing 5-lb bags; Code date 06110D) due to undeclared soy. No recall has been requested, as the product is not available for consumers to purchase. The product was handed out to consumers in the Fort Worth, Texas area as part of a food bank program on June 29, 2020.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Pubic Health Agency of Canada reports 37 confirmed Cyclospora infections in 3 provinces, with one hospitalization. Cases have been linked to consumption of bagged salad mixes produced by Fresh Express and sold under the Fresh Express brand name across Canada. Please refer to US EXPORTS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TO CANADA for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Gourmet Sauvage recalls Gourmet Sauvage brand mustard products due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Gourmet Sauvage recalls Gourmet Sauvage and Forbes Wild Foods brand brand mustard products due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Les Jardins Carya inc. recalls two soup varieties (1 L mason jars; all product sold up to 10 July 2020) as the products were not held under constant refrigeration until the time of purchase and the product labels lack an instruction to “keep refrigerated.” Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Kesko Oyj recalls K-Menu Chilipähkinät / K-Menu Chili Nuts (500g; Batch code 086062; Best Before 1.10.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Madeleine coquille aux oeufs frais / Madeleine shell with fresh eggs (600g; Lot #T 0160; Best before 06/10/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls S&B Golden Curry, Japanese Curry Mix, Medium Hot (1 kg; Best before 22/12/2020, 16/03/2021, 07/05/2021, 23/05/2021, 12/06/2021 and 10/07/2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): JFC (UK) Ltd recalls S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix (1 Kg; Best before 22 December 2020, 16 March 2021, 07 May 2021, 23 May 2021, 12 June 2021, 10 July 2021) due to undeclared celery and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Herm. Schepers & Comp. GmbH & Co. KG recalls Salame Felino g.g.A. (100g; Best before 28.08.2020 & 04.09.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jagdhaus Rech recalls Wildschwein-Fleischstücke einschließlich Innereien / pieces of wild boar, including offal (Available for sale between June 23, 2020 and July 1, 2020) because it cannot be relied upon that the wild boar meat was examined for trichinae.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Landwirt Reiner Pigors recalls Burtschützer Frühlingshonig / spring honey (250g & 500g glass jars; Expiry date 29. May 2021) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Tasmanian Food Co Dairy recalls The Tasmanian Food Co Chilli Cheddar Cheese (150g; Best Before 25/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Natural Field Enterprises Ltd recalls PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker (770g plastic jar; Best before 28.04.2021 due to the presence of toxins above acceptable levels.