Recalls and Alerts: March 5 – 7, 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: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls H-E-B-branded Tuscan Herb Salad Kit (Package codes B055014 and B055015; Best before MAR 11 2020) due to undeclared peanut, wheat, soy and tree nuts.

Allergy Alert: Stonewall Kitchen recalls Ghost Pepper Queso (16-oz glass jar; Enjoy by date 23MAY2021) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert: Vita Food Products, Inc. recalls Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce (32-oz plastic jars; Lot code 03609; Best before JUN 26 20) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Vinh Fat Food Products recalls Vinh Fat Food Products brand Spring Rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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

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

Allergy Alert Update: PK Trading Inc. recalls Goraesa brand Fish Cakes due to undeclared egg and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: 21 Century Trading Inc. recalls 21 Century brand Red Snow Crab Sauce (250g; Best Before 11/01/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Save On Foods recalls certain O/W Ahi Tuna products due to histamine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Vegromix recalls Vegromix brand Légumes wok Thaï / Thai wok vegetables (400g; Expiration dates between 06/03/2020 and 13/03/2020) due to undeclared soy, celery and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Ardo recalls Ardo brand Roast Supreme balsamic-grilled vegetables (1.5 kg; Lots 628114, 628115, 628142, 628143, 629116, 629169, 629192, 629242, 629295, 629333, 620023; Best before 04/2020, 05/2020, 04/2021, 06/2021, 07/2021, 08/2021, 10/2021, 11/2021, 01/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Copack Tiefkühlkost Produktionsges. mbH recalls Eridanous Gyros Reispfanne / Gyros Rice Dish (750 g; Lot #L0045F13; Best before 14.04.2021) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls iced donuts with sprinkles (Expiration date until 7 March 2020) due to incorrect allergen labeling.

Allergy Alert (UK): Food for Progress recalls Oumph! The Burger (226g (2 x 113g); Best before 22 July 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Foie gras de canard entier du sud-ouest (2 x 40g; Lots 200217.416083 & 200220.416083; Best before 23/04/2020 & 26/04/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURALIS GASTRONOMIE recalls Maison Montfort brand Bloc de foie gras de canard du sud ouest avec 50% de morceaux (4 slices / 160g; Lot 200217.400263; Best before 23/04/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURALIS GASTRONOMIE recalls certain Auchan le traiteur brand Tranches foie gras de canard entier due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mars Food GmbH recalls Uncle Ben’s Original-Langkornreis im Kochbeutel / Long grain rice in cooking pouch (1 kg; Best before 13.08.2022) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischwaren Munzert GmbH recalls Zwiebelmettwurst / Onion sausage (200g; Date code 27.02) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Gill Ventures Ltd. trading as Halal Food and Grocery recalls Vacuum Packed Minced Lamb and Vacuum Packed Minced Beef (All date codes) due to incorrect date labeling.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IPERMONTEBELLO SpA recalls POMODORO DATTERINO – SALSA PRONTA (330g; Lot D304/19; Best before 311022 & 311222) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan le traiteur brand Foie gras de canard entier au piment d’espelette (40g vacuum pkg; Lot #200217.408115; Best before 23/04/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Kronfågel recalls Kycklingpinnar / Chicken sticks (400g; Best before February 10, 2021) due to foreign matter (trackes of sharp pieces of chicken feet) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: February 27 – 29, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of 14 illnesses caused by E. coli O103 in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Utah. CDC is reporting that the epidemiologic evidence indicates that clover sprouts from Jimmy John’s restaurants are a likely source of this outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Choice Products USA, LLC recalls “Premiere Choice” Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (3lb tubs; Date code 19330) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Pusateri’s Fine Foods recalls Pusateri’s Fine Foods brand Spring Rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls various tuna products due to elevated histamine levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Union Bay Seafood Ltd. recalls certain Union Bay Seafood Ltd. brand Pacific Oysters due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Herbivores Marché Végétalien inc. recalls certain products that were processed and packaged under insanitary conditions and may not be safe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Pastavera recalls two products that were processed and packaged under insanitary conditions and may not be safe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Provigo Francis Descoteaux recalls various ground meat products due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie A-1 recalls various smoked fish products due to absence of a “Best before” date. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Bio Cukier Kokosowy / Coconut blossom sugar (200g & 350g; Lots #L191216 & L191113 respectively; Best before 10/03/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Spring Home brand spring roll pastry sheets due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Coca-Cola European Partners recalls Thums Up Cola (300ml; Manufacturing date 18 September 2019) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LA SALUMERIA DI EUSTACHIO recalls SALAME CONTADINO C/A (Lot #P04316; Best before 15-07-2020) due to Listeria and Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Mars Wrigley UK recalls Revels pouches (101g; Batch codes 006C2SLO00 and 006D1SLO00; Best before 31 January 2021) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Jeff the Chef Foods Ltd recalls five products due to incorrect date labelling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Sing Long Foodstuff Trading Co Pte Ltd recalls Lotte’s Choco Pie Banana (12 pk; All Best Before dates marked 4 November 2020; Product of South Korea) due to undeclared almonds.

Recalls and Alerts: February 23 – 26, 2020

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United States

Allergy Alert: Sierra Soups recalls Pasta e Fagioli (13-oz pkg) due to undeclared gluten.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Kraft Heinz Canada ULC recalls Heinz brand sauces due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Spring Home brand pastry products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Update): Fresh 7 Baskets Limited recalls Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Giant Tiger Stores Limited recalls Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh 7 Baskets Limited recalls Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pastavera recalls Pesto basilic / Basil pesto (~200g; All product sold up to and including February 24, 2020) due to insanitary production/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas Limited recalls Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks due to elevated histamine levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cacao Invest recalls various ATELIER Sainte Catherine brand Chocolat artisanal belge / Belgian chocolate due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls Nissin Demae Ramen Spicy Noodles (100g; Batch code L000623; Best before 01.2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls specific batches of Intenson Bio Cukier Kokosowy / Organic Coconut Sugar due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Fior Fiore COOP recalls selected batches codes of Fior Fiore brand Gelato alla mandorla d’Avola / Avola almond gelato due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Quality Meals Production AB recalls certain spring rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Biscottilicious Ltd recalls Biscottilicious Salted Caramel Crunch Biscotti (150g; All best before dates to end of May 2020) and Biscottilicious Mixed Box (Salted Caramel Crunch Biscotti only affected) (400g; All best before dates to end of May 2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nissin Foods GmbH recalls Nissin Demae Ramen Spicy Noodles (100g; Batch code L000623; Best before end date: January 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Wei Ming brand Dim Sum platters due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls various Délisse brand Yaourts et fromages blancs aux fruits avec morceaux / Yoghurts and white cheeses with pieces of fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Yaourt aux fruits / Yoghurt with fruit (various Best before dates) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bastidarra recalls Ibaski brand Fromage blanc de vache de campagne / Cow’s milk white cottage cheese (Best before 13/03/20) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): CCV-Vertriebs GmbH recalls Caractere Weinbrandbohnen / Brandy-flavored chocolate beans (200g; Lot #L5554S8; Best before 28.04.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Caffè Leoni brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lots L19159 to L19161) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Meseta brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lot L19290) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beyers Caffè Italia Srl recalls Conad brand Capsule compatibili Dolce Gusto: vedi cartello di richiamo (Lots L19142 to L19339) due to foreign matter (small plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls specific batch codes of Auchan brand yaourt aux fruits and yaourt aux fruits jaunes / Yoghurt with fruit and Yoghurt with yellow fruit due to foreign matter (pieces of soft black rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Wei Ming brand Dim Sum raviolis Sia Pao aux crevettes (250g; Lot #K271; Best before 02/03/2020) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Naturis recalls Naturis brand Viande de cerf / Deer meat (500g & 1kg; Lot #4923) due to the presence of bone fragments.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Maimon’s Baking Company Ltd. recalls three products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): The Oppenheimer Company recalls Oppenheimer Chocolate Chips Brown White – Chocolate Chip Drops (All Best before dates up to and including 30.12.2020) due to undeclared soy and sesame.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Griffin’s Foods Ltd recalls Eta brand Chocolate Raisins (100g; Best Before 18 OCT 2020) as the package may contain chocolate coated peanuts instead.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aussie Shwe recalls Shan Ma Lay Salt Fruits & Jams (Best before 15/09/2020) due to lead contamination.