Recalls and Alerts: February 13 – 16, 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

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 279 confirmed illnesses, 107 hospitalizations and one death in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella Reading outbreak linked to raw turkey products from a variety of sources. Confirmed cases have been reported in 41 states. Four of the victims lived in households where raw turkey products were fed to pets.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Foods recalls a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals due to undeclared gluten (wheat and barley). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and Best before dates.

Allergy Alert: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls JIN JJAMBBONG’
Spicy Seafood Noodle 4-pack (4.58oz x 4ea; Best before JUN.16.2019) and JIN RAMEN’ MILD TASTE, cup (2.29oz x 6 cup; Best before MAR.26.2019, JUL.25.2019, AUG.01.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Soom Foods, LLC recalls Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva squeeze packs (30mL packets; Code 67333D; Packaged November 27, 2017; Sold between January and September 2018) due to potential Salmonella Tennessee contamination. The recall was initiated after FDA reported finding the pathogen in a sample

Food Safety Recall: Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. recalls Smoked Silver Salmon (6.5-oz jars; Production code AL81111133) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sid Wainer and Son recalls Jansal Valley brand Dukkah (2.5 oz tins and 6 x 2.5oz cases; Best by 08/28/2020; Production lots L2033968 (cases) and L2034198 (tins)) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Herbal Supplement Safety Recall: Kingston Pharma, LLC recalls DG™ Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts (4-oz amber bottles; All lots; UPC 8 5495400246 3) due to presence of undissolved ingredient (citrus flavonoid) which can cause difficulty in swallowing.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Puresource Inc. recalls Purely Bulk brand Brewer’s Yeast (250g; Product codes 3052916, 3072084, 3089997; UPC 0 65279 10054 7) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Westpoint Distributors Ltd. recalls Debittered Brewer’s Yeast (various brands, package sizes and UPC; All products sold from February 27, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive) due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barn Foods Limited recalls Brewer’s Yeast Debittered (sold in bulk; Item code 000941; All products sold up to and including February 14, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: New Life Mills Town & Country recalls Brewer’s Yeast (1 lb.; All units sold from February 22, 2018 up to and including February 15, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Old Fashion Foods recalls Brewers Yeast Debittered (250g & 500g; All units sold up to and including February 11, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Greenline Distributors recalls various brands of Debittered Brewer’s Yeast due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barrel recalls Debittered Brewer’s Yeast (sold in bulk; Item code 699; All products sold up to and including February 12, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Trade Technocrats Ltd. recalls Brewer’s Debittered Yeast (114g and 454g; All codes sold between June 6, 2018 and February 15, 2019, inclusive) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Mainstay Natural Foods recalls Brewer’s Yeast (Approximately 1 lb or 2 lb; All units sold from August 2018, up to and including February 15, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Ottogi brand Ramensari (550g (550 g (110 g x 5); Product code 2019.04.24; UPC (outer pkg) 8 801045 522982; UPC (inner pkg) 8 801045 522012) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Foods Inc. recalls various EnviroKidz brand cereals due to undeclared wheat and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recalls Kirkland Signature brand Pepperoni Pizza (1.03kg; All units up to and including February 8, 2019; UPC 40059) due to undeclared egg, soy, mustard and wheat. The recalled product was sold at Costco, 4315 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa, Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Vivi and Tom Baby Food recalls various Vivi and Tom Baby Food brand baby and toddler foods because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE (Denmark): Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Statens Serum Institut and DTU Food Institute have completed their investigation into an August through November 2018 outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 that caused 38 illnesses, including 31 children under the age of five years. Although a definitive source of the outbreak was not identified, epidemiological investigation pointed to beef skewers as the probable source.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Þykkvabæjar ehf recalls Þykkvabæjar Hrásalat / Raw salad (400g; Best before 14.02.2019-07.03.2019) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Mister Choc Choco & Caramel Bars (270g 6-pack; All Batch Codes Best Before: January 2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Speedibake recalls Takeaway 10 Garlic Slices (250g; Batch code SB9039B; Best before 08 February 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Mr Dips recalls Cyprus Jasmine Tzatziki (430g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared milk and Cyprus Jasmine Taramasalata (170g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared soya, barley (gluten), oats (gluten), rye (gluten) and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Bean & Pod Ltd recalls Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Dairy Free (150g; Batch code 2810180002; Best before 28 June 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls Oliviana brand Ensalada vert (175 gram plastic container; Lot #1319037; Best before 17/04/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société SEPOA Delgove recalls SEPOA Delgove brand Kippers fumé au bois de hêtre / Beechwood-smoked kippers (Lot #2009; Best before 04/02/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): WEIAND GmbH recalls Kania brand Glass ceramic mills due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mar-Ko Fleischwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Salamini classic (4 x 25g; Best before 06.10.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schinken-Rotwurst (100g; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Delicateur recalls Milbona Gouda young grated cheese (250g; Best before 21.04.2019; Lots 834799538051020190121 and 834799538051021190121) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Corleggy Cheese recalls Cavanbert Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 14/02/19) and Drumlin Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 13/03/19) due to Mycobacterium bovis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Toons Bridge Dairy recalls several batches of its mozzarella, halloumi, ricotta and buratta soft cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Kaasspread Groene Pesto / Jumbo Green Pesto cheese spread (Best before 18-04-2019 through 22-04-2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls various Hoogvliet steak and steak strip products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sweden recalls Guldgrytan brand Nötfärs 6% (500g; Best before 2019-02-12) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Corleggy Cheese recalls Cavanbert Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 14/02/19) and Drumlin Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 13/03/19) due to Mycobacterium bovis contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT (AUSTRALIA): South Australia Health (SA Health) is investigating 11 cases of Salmonella illnesses linked to three Angkor Bakery locations. The victims reported having eaten Vietnamese rolls from the three bakeries. Nine of the eleven confirmed victims were hospitalized.

Recalls and Alerts: February 4 – 6, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips (7 1/3 oz. bags; Mfg code 65M127902; Use by 23 APR 2019; UPC 028400564632) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: The Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market recalls Hipster Chipster cookies (Sell by dates through 02/04/19) due to undeclared walnut, milk and eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Richwell Group, Inc. recalls approximately 55,300 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Q’s American Best Trading Inc. recalls approximately 1,008 pounds of imported Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Cuisine Meraki recalls Polpette / Meatballs (1L; all batches and dates) due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, sesame seeds, nuts and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie & pâtisserie Kubera inc. recalls various bread products that were manufactured or packaged under conditions that may not ensure food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Lucky Duck brand Cha Siu marinated roast pork (400g; Lots 51700,141700,211700,341700, 351700, 411700, 481700, 491700, 501800, 541800, 561700, 631800, 671700, 701800, 751800, 771700, 771800, 771800, 771800, 841700, 841800, 881700, 1051700, 1061800, 1091700, 1111700, 1161700, 1181700, 1191700, 1251700, 1441801, 1891800, 3211800, 3431800, 3511800, 3581800 & 3651800) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Leivon Leipomo Oy recalls Lemon Cheesecake (Batch #05.02.2019) due to undeclared peanut oil.

Allergy Alert (France): Bonvita BV recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): LUCKY DUCK INTERNATIONAL FOOD B.V. recalls Lucky Duck brand CHA SIU – ROASTED PORK (400g; Lot #201846013; Best before 27/05/2020) due to undeclared sesame seed.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Bonvita recalls various Bonvita brand Glace Bon Ice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland specific): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls various own-branded bakery products due to undeclared soya, mustard, sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) and/or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société ANNE ROZES recalls Anne Rozes brand Tomato Sauce (Glass jars; Lot #15101811; Expiry 15/10/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (150g; Lot #00716005; Best before 16.02.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Novari’ GORGONZOLA DOP dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074027; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls IGOR BLU Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lots #0073033- 0073034 – 0073036; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Bella Italia Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074040; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0074035; Best before 07/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Colle Maggio Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (~300g; Lot #0088003; Best before 17/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR SRL recalls Casa Leonardi Gorgonzola DOP Dolce (1.5 kg; Lot #0083002; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA SPA recalls GASTRONOMIA TOSCANA brand Crostini alla Toscan (220g; Lot #190123; Best before 06,07,09/02/19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Conserve Italia soc. coop. AGRIC recalls Fruttissima brand FRUTTISSIMA ACE (200 ml; Lot #LA194; Best before 10/2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Rösti surgelé (1Kg; Lot 182606; Best if used by 09/2020) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand sauerkraut (370g; Lots #011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19,18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Grönsaksmästarna recalls Beetroot sprouts (Best before 2019-02-07) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Hill’s recalls various Hill’s brand canned pet foods due to elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Maleny Cheese recalls Maleny Herb and Garlic Feta (Various weight; Use By 21 MAY 19) due to E. coli contamination.

Belgian child sick; link to Salmonella in infant formula

This story by Joe Whitworth first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission

Belgium has reported a case of Salmonella in an infant linked to an outbreak in France.

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said it was informed of two sick babies in Belgium who had, among other things, consumed infant nutrition products of the Modilac brand bought in France, a few hours before the onset of symptoms.

Following an investigation, it appears the consumption of Modilac branded products was the cause of symptoms in one of the two sick children.

Four babies were sickened in France by Salmonella Poona with a link to consumption of Modilac branded products, marketed by Sodilac, a subsidiary of Savencia SA. Three other cases remain under investigation with sequencing ongoing.

The four confirmed patients, aged between two months and 10 months, fell ill between August and the end of December 2018. For probable cases, the age range extends to 18 months and illness onset up to January 2019.

Lactalis recalled 16,300 boxes of Picot AR milk as it was made at the same Spanish factory as the Modilac products but no illnesses have been linked to any Lactalis products.

Implicated Modilac products are not distributed on the Belgian market. They are distributed in France in pharmacies only and via charitable associations or marketed via online sales. Items have also been sent to Vietnam, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

FASFC asked parents who bought the products in France or online not to use them. The agency has contacted French authorities and the situation is being monitored.

The agency advised consumers to be aware that online shopping abroad is not always safe and people should look out for possible risks by checking the websites of foreign health authorities.

Santé Publique France, the public health agency, reported the four cases of Salmonella in infants with genome sequences (cgMLST) belonging to the same cluster.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said it had not found matches with the French isolate in its database. No other countries have reported matches so far but genome sequencing analyses are ongoing and additional cases may be reported.

Salmonella Poona is the 36th most common serotype in the European Surveillance System (TESSy). It was reported by 23 EU countries in 2013-2017 with 147 to 206 cases per year. In the five-year period, France accounted for 34 percent of cases, followed by the UK with 26 percent and the most common age group were children 0-4 years old (37 percent of all cases).