Recalls and Alerts: April 1 – 4, 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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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Salade de crevettes grises / Shrimp salad (150g; Best before 17/4/2020) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), milk, celery and shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Barbarich et fils recalls Chupa Chups Sparkling Strawberry Cream drink (All lots; Best before 22/02/2021) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Aarstiderne A/S recalls Biofino økologiske kyllingenuggets / Organic chicken nuggets (200g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand 10 Mini Cheeseburgers Surgelés / Frozen mini cheeseburgers (155g; Lot #100090132; Best before 08/01/2021) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange Variant (35g; Best before October 2020) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide or sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Valio Sverige AB recalls Valio laktosfri naturell yoghurt 2,5 % / Valio lactose-free yoghurt (1 kg; Best before 2020.04.02) due to undeclared oats (gluten-free).

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange Variant (35g; Best before October 2020) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide or sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose N°1 Teacakes (2 x units; Best before 07 April 2020) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls SODEBO brand « Salade Garden » Norvégienne au saumon fumé / Norwegian garden salad with smoked salmon (240g; All lots; Best before 09/04/2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls various Carrefour and Maître Coq brands of raw turkey products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): RAMDIALE and MAILLOT PIERRE MAXIMIM recall Z’oeuf Bio 974 and Bonèr de grand Ilet (Réunion) brand shell eggs (Codes 0FRJHO01 & 0FRJHU03) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Meralliance recalls Meralliance brand Chute de truite fumée à cuire / smoked trout (0.2 kg; Lots GCD208MBJ – PL 04.03.18.02 WE & A020PLC3 – FR 29.105.500 CE; Best before 23/03/2020 & 05/04/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODEBO recalls SODEBO brand « Salade Garden » Norvégienne au saumon fumé / Norwegian garden salad with smoked salmon (240g; All lots; Best before 09/04/2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Truite Fumée / Smoked trout (150g; Lot #M665BB0BJ; Best before 01/04/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd (Black Swan) recalls Black Swan Crafted Basil with Cashews & Parmesan dip (200g; USE BY 22 May 20) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sejong Global Trading Pty Ltd recalls Castard Soboro Bread (130g; Best before 2021.06.10) due to undeclared peanuts.

Recalls and Alerts: March 26 – 31, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: FDA recommends that consumers should not eat any recalled enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods, Inc. and Guan’s Mushroom Co., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check their refrigerators and throw away any recalled enoki mushrooms

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises restaurants in California to stop selling Min Jiang Food Store Inc. Koi Koi Trading salmon products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Allergy Alert: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. recalls Whole Foods Market Vodka Sauce (16-oz plastic tub; Lot #20057; UPC 853594006084) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: BCI Foods Inc. recalls Irresistibles Life Smart brand Beef Barley and Vegetable Soup (540 mL; Product code BB/MA 2021 OC 17 EST 142 5 5 5 19 290; UPC 0 59749 90388 2) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: Lemond Food Corp recalls No brand and Goraesa brand fish cakes due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Blackburn recalls Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese (variable packaging) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to recall notice for additional package code details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): KOYLU FOOD recalls GLAZIOCLÜçLER brand ALTIN FINCAN KADAYIF and FINCAN KADAYIF desserts (250g; All lot codes) due to undeclared wheat flour.

Allergy Alert (France): Coopérative U recalls U brand Tartare de saumon des fjords de Norvège / Salmon tartare from the Norweigian fjords (160g; Lot 20 286 246; Best before 02/04/2020) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl recalls Naturis Cold Pressed Juice Assorted ‘Rooting for You’ Variant (750 mL; Best before 12 July 2020) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose N°1 Charentes Butter Croissants (2-pack; Best before 01 April 2020) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): GoodMills Österreich GmbH recalls Finis Feinstes Vollkornmehl Roggen / Finis brand Finest Whole Grain Rye Flour (1000g; Batch No. September 2020 L49 B) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR PREMIUM Ajvar (330g; Lots LA160012 and LA160016; Best before 04.09.2022 and 05.09.2022) due foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Grill Time! brand Pilons de poulet épicés (surgelés frais) / Spicy chicken drumsticks, fresh frozen (1 kg; Lot #136296; Best before 23/07/2020 and 25/07/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand Huile de tournesol / Sunflower oil (75 cl; Lot #TBR 91217; Best before 06 2021) because the product is unfit for consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Einstök matvara ehf. recalls Amy’s Kitchen brand Vegetable Lasagna – Gluten Free, frozen (255g; Lot #30-K269; Best before end November 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company recalls O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Cumberland Sausages (360g and 5kg; Batch code 200318; Use by 28.03.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Friultrota di Pighin s.r.l. recalls Aringa Sciocca – Aringa Dolce Affumicata (Filetti di aringa affumicati a freddo) / Sweet cold-smoked herring (variable weights; Various lots and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Royalty Ltd. recalls Mars milk chocolate bars with caramel filling (50g; Expiry 28-02-2020; Manufactured by Mars Nederland B.V.) due to undeclared eggs.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Shelby’s Healthy Hedonism/Rousche Group Pty Ltd recalls Shelby’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (Best before 28 FEB 21) due to undeclared hazelnut and cashew.

Recalls and Alerts: March 19 – 22, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): CDC reports 39 cases of E. coli O103 infections in six states (Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Florida, and Utah) linked to consumption of clover sprouts.

Allergy Alert: Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. recalls Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars (Lot #L5539; Best before 11-30-2020; UPC 3746601645) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Al-Shamas Food Products recalls Al-Shamas Food Products brand spring rolls and samosas due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Asian Food recalls Asian Food Ltd. brand and DSI brand Spring Rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Gah Lok Dim Sum Ltd. recalls Gah Lok Dim Sum Ltd. brand Egg rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Sobeys Inc recalls Thrifty Kitchens brand Beef Meets Barley Beef & Barley Soup (700 mL; Best Before 20 AL 10; UPC 7 74147 00090 1) due to undeclared pacific grey cod, steelhead salmon, clams, shrimp, milk, and wheat.

Allergy Alert: The Commissary recalls Frozen Beef Burgers and Frozen Beef Burgers with Bacon (all date codes) due to undeclared soy.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Løgismose Meyers Food og Foodservice recalls Meyers Lebanese Kafta Tahin (375g; Best before 1 / 4-2020) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Veganmatur ehf recalls The Oumph! Burger (2x 113gr; Best before 09.07.21; Manufactured by Food For Progress; Product of United Kingdom) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Food for Progress recalls The Oumph! Burger (20 x 113g foodservice 20-pack and 2 x 113g retail pack; Best before 04-06-21 (foodservice pack only) and 09-07-21 (both package formats); Product of UK) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ilmenauer Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Original Thüringer Meisterknackwurst mit Knoblauch / Original Thuringian master sausage with garlic (200g; Lot #0104005010; Best before 08.04.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Richter Fleischwaren GmbH&Co.KG recalls Oederaner Land liver sausage (glass jars; Best before 09.10.2020 and 14.10.2020) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bosse/Liefeith GbR, Fräulein Lottas Hofladen recalls Wildknackwurst / Wild sausage (approx 300g; Sold from February 25, 2020 to March 13, 2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Coop recalls Frozen Hash Browns (700g; Best before July 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Amy’s Kitchen recalls Amy’s Kitchen Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagne (Frozen) (255g; Batch code 30-K269; Best before November 2021) due to foreign matter (metal shavings) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Rajab Dairy recalls Bryndza cheese (400g; Product code 7290003075805; Best before 30.05.20) and Bryndza cheese (1Kg for bulk sale; Product code 7290003075317; Best before 30.05.20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company recalls Asian Salad Mix and Special Salad Mix (200g; All best before dates from 21/03/20 to 28/03/20 inclusive due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Supreme Salads recalls Garden Salad 150g; Garden Salad 250g; Supreme Salad 150g; Supreme Salad 250g; Greek Salad 150g; Greek Salad 250g (Best before 18/03/2020; 19/03/2020; 20/03/2020; 23/03/2020; 24/03/2020; 25/03/2020; 26/03/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fresh Frontier recalls Foodies Choice Gourmet Greek Salad with Quinoa + Kale (Use by 23/3/2020, 24/3/2020, 25/3/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Quality Produce International recalls Asian Vegetable Mix 500g, Lettuce Mizuna 500g, Prepack Asian Mix 200g, Special Mix 1kg, Special Mix 200g, Swiss Chard 500g, Tatsoi Baby 500g Loose Leaf Lettuce Company products (All Best before dates between 21/03/20 and 28/03/20, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Speirs Foods (2018) LP recalls specific batches of its The Whole Mix brand ready-to-eat salad products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.