Recalls and Alerts: August 15 – 17, 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

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods Inc. recalls approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patty product due to possible foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: AWERS, Inc. recalls Grained Salmon Caviar Sockeye Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before OCT 07 2020), because the product has the potential to support growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Dog Goods USA LLC recalls Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats (non-irradiated bulk and packaged treats; Lot codes 428590, 278989, 087148, 224208, 1168723, 428590, 222999, 074599, 1124053, 226884, 578867, 224897, 1234750, 444525, 1106709, 215812, 230273, 224970, 585246, 327901, 052248, 210393, 217664, 331199, 225399, 867680, 050273, 881224, 424223, 225979, 431724, 226340, 880207, 334498; Product of Brazil) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed certain lots of Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food, due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the FDA alert for detailed information on the affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Zaher’s Small Batch recalls Zaher’s brand Hummus (all flavours, batch codes and package sizes) due to undeclared sesame and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: TLW Trading Ltd. recalls QQ Fish brand Mushroom Fish Ball (200g; Exp: 11/25/2020; UPC 8 886325 910123) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz Canada recalls Heinz Turkey Stew 8+ Months Baby Food (213 ml; Best before 2021JN04; UPC 0 572200 6) due to presence of insects.

Food Safety Recall: Jeunes au travail recalls La Carnivore brand Sauce bolognaise (1L jar; All product sold up to August 16, 2019) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions that may imperil food safety.

Food Safety Recall: L’herbe à Lou recalls several varieties of L’herbe à Lou brand honey due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ferment Passion recalls Ferment Passion brand TEMPEH SOYA TRADITIONNEL / Traditional Soy Tempeh (250g; Product packaged 4 July 2019) and Ferment Passion brand TEMPEH POIS CHICHES / Chick Pea Tempeh (250g; Product packaged 6 July 2019) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Consumer Advisory: CFIA advises consumers to use caution with infant formula products due to potential product substitution and/or tampering. Please refer to the CFIA advisory for details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Kroes and Vomar Voordeelmarkt recall Nasi Goreng product with ajam ketjap and beans (Expiry dates of 15-08-2019 up to and including 24-08-2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Kagerer & Co. GmbH recalls Goma Wakame Seealgensalat TK / Seaweed salad (1kg; Batch #KOW30; Best before 30.03.2021) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Josef und Barbara Schreiner recalls Verhackert (Best before 23.08.2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Trockner Sebastian GmbH/Srl Kollmann Colma recalls Hirschsalami – Salame di cervo (300g; Lot #0219; Best before 18.08.2019 & 19.09.2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: August 11 – 14, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: CH Guenther & Sons, Inc. recalls Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning, Williams Original Chili Seasoning, Williams Ingredient Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning, Winco Foods Taco Seasoning Mild, and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by telephone and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Milkweed & Monarch, LLC recalls certain lots of Ginger Spice, Sandia Rose, and Honey Lavender herbal teas due to potential Salmonella contamination in one of the ingredients. The recall notification was made by email and no public recall notice was released. Please refer to the individual Weekly Enforcement Report links for details on the recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kananaskistrade recalls Grained Salmon Caviar (95g; Best before OCT 07 2020; UPC 8 85202 00044 3) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Dawn Food Products Inc. recalls various Dawn Food Products brand powdered ingredients due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Dr. Oetker Suomi Oy recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Dr. Oetker Sverige recalls Dr. Oetker Chocolate Silver pearls (All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England & Wales specific): COOK Trading Ltd recalls Green Thai Chicken Curry (540g; Batch codes 000241, 000242, 000255; Best before dates 17 March 2020, 22 March 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) and Waitrose Roasted Tomato, Bean & Quinoa Soup (400g; Use by 25 August 2019) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Monkfish tails sold at Casino (Lot 2792544; Sold since 13/08) due to presence of parasites.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société des Caves recalls SOCIETE CAVES BARAGNAUDES Roquefort AOP (150g; Lot B205 B; Best before 02/10/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BUONA COMPAGNIA GOURMET S.P.A. recalls CIMA ANTICA GENOVA TUO CHEF (~2.3 kg; Lot #0131; Best before 15/09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.lli Polli recalls Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (185g; Lot TA239 IHD196; Best before 08/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls Eccellenze d’Italia brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277 – LA278; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Grupo Fini SpA recalls conserve della nonna brand Aglio olio e peperoncino / Garlic, oil and hot pepper (95g; Lot LA277; Best before 31/10/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DEEN Supermarkten recalls various DEEN brand meats due to potential E. coli and/or Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): BEIJING 8 recalls all MIANTIAO and Garlic dressings due to incorrect formulation, resulting in product swelling.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls select batches of frozen raw pet food due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls Value brand Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce (410g cans; All batches; Product of Italy) due to rust.

Recalls and Alerts: August 8 – 10, 2019

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls Dole Baby Spinach (6-oz bag; Lot code W20308A; Use by 08-05-2019; UPC 0-71430-00964-2) and Dole Baby Spinach (10-oz clamshell; Lot code W203010 ; Use by 08-05-2019; UPC 0-71430-00016-8) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Inc. recalls approximately 342 pounds of breaded chicken products due to a processing defect that may have led to undercooking of products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: FV Foods recalls FV Foods brand Mini Pandeleche Milk Bun (520g; All batch codes; UPC 8 29604 01004 4) due to undeclared egg.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): DUMORTIER recalls BOUTON D’OR brand Sauce ALGERIENNE (350g; Lot #L19190; Best before 07/2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Fidafruit brand Mendiants avec raisins / nut and raisin snack (Best before 06/08/19) due to undeclared sulfur dioxide in the raisins.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Deliciously Free From 4 Fruity Hot Cross Buns (280g; Best before all date codes up to and including 16 August 2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lidl GB recalls SPEEDFEAST Quarter Pounder with Cheese (195g; Best before 23 August 2019) due to undeclared egg, milk and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LDC – SABLE recalls Le Gaulois brand 2 ESCALOPES DE DINDES EXTRA FINES / 2 extra-thin turkey breast slices (~200g; Lot #0119337096; Best before 15-08-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Castérieu brand cheeses made from cow and/or sheep milk due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): E.-Leclerc recalls AZAY brand
Spécialité de saucisson sec / Specialty dry sausage (200g; Lot #119192009; Best before 19/10/10) due to foreign matter (soft plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): IOD SEAFOODS recalls various IOD SEAFOODS brands smoked salmon products due to a processing error. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): HARDY AFFINEUR recalls La sélection GUILLAUMIN brand Chèvre fermier au lait cru Selles sur Cher / Selles sur Cher goat cheese made from raw milk (Lot #49-179; Best before 14/08/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Magasins U recalls COOPERATIVE BEURRIERE brand Beurre pasteurisé 82% MG and Beurre pasteurisé 82% MG Type cuisine 250G (Lot 200; Best before 18 09 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Fromageries Occitanes recalls 2 euros brand Bethmale au lait cru / raw milk cheese ( Lots 2019211131, 2019204125 & 2019204124; Best before 19.09.2019, 13.09.2019 & 12.09.2019, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ASSIETTE BLEUE recalls L’Assiette Bleue brand Haché de colin d’Alaska citron et oignon / Chopped Alaskan pollock patties with lemon and onion (180g; Lot #01190808; Best before 08/08/2019) due to a processing error.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Eclipse 2000 Ltd recalls Morish brand Oven Baked Croutons (Classic, Garlic, and Herb flavours; 120g; All best before dates up to and including 23 Jul 20) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): TDM Meats – New Zealand Co Ltd recalls TDM Meats brand New Zealand Beef Jerky (all sizes, batches and flavours) due to a lack of process control.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Woolworths New Zealand Ltd recalls Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds (225g; Best before 02 JAN 20; Product of Australia) due to aflatoxin concentration above acceptable level.