Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: October 17-18, 2018

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: CDC and state agencies are investigating an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Infantis infections linked to raw chicken products. As of October 15th, the outbreak has sickened 92 individuals in 29 states. Twenty-one of the victims have been hospitalized. According to CDC, the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis is present in live chickens and in many types of raw chicken products, indicating it might be widespread in the chicken industry.

Allergy Alert: New Nan Fong Trading Inc. recalls Source Day Natural Treasures Dried Liquorice Slice (16-oz pkg; Product of China) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in New York City.

Allergy Alert: P. East Trading Corp. recalls Fruits Du Sud Golden Seedless Raisins (30-lb box; Lot No. FDS T499/18; Production date April 2018; Product of South Africa) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert: Stewart’s Shops Corp. recalls Stewart’s Shops brand Cranberry Apple Refresher (16 fluid oz; Expiry Nov 19; UPC 0 82086 31014 3) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls S&W White Beans (15 oz; can code Best By AUG 23 2020 1310 F2 236 17 XXXX (time stamp)) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms Northwest LLC recalls PORK CARNITAS BOWL (11-oz bowls; Sell by 10/15/18 through 10/19/18) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: GHSE, LLC recalls Marketside™ FIESTA SALAD WITH STEAK (15.25-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages; Use by dates 10/17/2018 through 10/20/2018) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Food Safety Recall: GH Foods CA, LLC recalls approximately 940 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in California.

Food Safety Recall: Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc recalls approximately 916 pounds of ready-to-eat wrap and salad products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Supermarché Laurier (Metro) (Montreal, QC) recalls SAUCISSES ORIENTALES (all lots sold up to October 18, 2018) due to undeclared mustard and milk.

Allergy Alert: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Schneiders brand Country Naturals Wieners (375g; Best Before 2018 OC 15; UPC 0 62000 10879 7) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Carletti A/S recalls Irma Bridge Blanding (180g; Best before 24/02/2020, 27/02/2020) due to incorrect labeling for hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia AB recalls Simply Great mustikka, taateli ja kardemumma -granolaa / Simply Great blueberry, dandelion and cardamom granola (475g; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls Axa Granola Blueberry & Cardamom (475g; Lot #1358840; Best before 2.6.2019) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FROM-UN recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls several Atelier Blini products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Quenelles natures (320g; Best before 19/10/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Baskalia recalls Baskalia Yaourt brebis pistache poire / Sheep-milk yogurt, pistachio & pear (1 x 140g; Lot #26/10/2018W; Expiry date 26/10/2018) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Jürgen Würth Lebensmittelgroßhandel e.K. recalls Petite Fleur Kräuter brand Belgian soft cheese made from raw milk (approx 300g; Best before 8.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gut Sambach GmbH Sozialtherapie & ökologischer Landbau Gutsstr. recalls Hoflaibchen sliced cheese made from raw milk (100-200g; Best before 28.10. – 02.11.2018) due to Verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Parmareggio SpA recalls CUOR DI FETTE brand COOP SCAMORZA BIANCA FETTE (140g; Lot #25L8345; Best before 12/11/2018) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK-Northern Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls slow roasted turkey slices (120g; Batch code 8253B2; Use by 22 November 2018) due to the product being labeled with an incorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Formulite Pty Ltd recalls various flavors of Formulite Lupin Soup due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recalls: October 1 – 16, 2018

The FoodBugLady is back after a two-week holiday, and it’s time to play catch-up.

Here is a list of recalls relating to food safety issues for the first half of October. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices containing detailed information for each alert.

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USA

October 16th: Prime Deli Corporation (Lewisville, Texas) is recalling approximately 217 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with bacon products that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

October 15th: A La Carte Foods Properties, LLC (Belle Rose, LA) is recalling approximately 30,438 pounds of meat and poultry products that contain meat produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

October 11th: Valley Fine Foods (Forest City, N.C.) is recalling approximately 35,516 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked meat and poultry products that may be adulterated due to presence of spoilage organisms that have rendered it unwholesome and unfit for human food.

October 11th: Jerky Boyz Chicken Jerky (Pigeon Forge, Tenn) is recalling approximately 23 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken jerky products due to a processing deviation that may have led to underprocessing of products.

October 10th: Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) is recalling approximately 26,323 pounds of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 6th: Bazzini LLC (Allentown, PA) is recalling 4,000 pounds of Roasted and Salted Colossal Natural, Super Colossal Natural and Rams Head Natural In Shell Pistachios received from one of its suppliers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

October 5th: Ladyfingers Caterers is voluntarily recalling its Signature Shaved Country Ham Rolls as a result of the Johnston County Hams recall. The rolls were made with ham produced by Johnston County Hams, which recently initiated a recall of its ham products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 5th: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods (Richmond, VA) is recalling approximately 18,296 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry deli-sliced products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 5th: Randsland Farms Inc. recalls Randsland brand Broccoli Florets and Broccoli Salad Kit due to Listeria contamination.

October 4th: Working Cow Homemade Ice Cream, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL) is conducting a voluntary recall of No Sugar Added Vanilla and No Sugar Added Chocolate ice cream manufactured in three-gallon tubs during the month of May 2018 due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 4th: Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, LLC is issuing a voluntary product recall for two products that may contain Johnston County Hams recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 4th: JBS Tolleson, Inc. (Tolleson, AZ) is recalling approximately 6,937,195 pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

October 3rd: Johnston County Hams (Smithfield, N.C.) is recalling approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Canada

October 15th: Abbott is recalling certain Abbott brand formulated liquid nutrition products in 235 mL metal cans from the marketplace due to possible bacterial contamination. One illness has been reported.

October 12th: Fromagerie Les Rivières recalls various cheeses that may not be safe to consume.

October 12th: Le Petit Magasin recalls Bolognaise Tomato sauce that may not be safe to consume.

October 11th: Euro-Balkan Specialty Foods recalls Euro-Balkan Specialty Foods brand Balkan Style Kajmak Cream Cheese Product due to Staphylococcus enterotoxin contamination.

October 9th: La Granja Foods recalls The Farm La Granja brand Queso ranchero fresco from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

October 5th: Ferme Écologique Coop d’Ulverton recalls cheeses made with raw (unpasteurized) goat milk due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 4th: Sobeys Inc. is recalling certain Sobeys brand packaged vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 3rd: Monsieur Émile Smokehouse is recalling Monsieur Émile Smokehouse brand and unbranded Smoked Salmon, sold refrigerated, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 2nd: Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling certain $10 Chicken Fries from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product is associated with an outbreak investigation.

Europe

October 13th (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Mackerel fillets due to Listeria contamination.

October 15th (Denmark): Løgismose recalls Løgismose brand chicken due to Campylobacter contamination.

October 15th (Denmark): Aldi Danmark Aps recalls “Landlyst” turkey breast due to Salmonella contamination.

October 10th (Denmark): Himmerlandskød recalls Champion chopped beef due to Salmonella and E. coli contamination.

October 3rd (Denmark): Naturesource ApS recalls organic goji berries and organic chocolate coated goji berries due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

October 5th (Finland): SOK recalls POPCORN MAISSINJYVISSÄ Rainbow Popcorn due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

October 16th (France): CASINO recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Quenelles Lyonnaises Nature pur beurre due to Listeria contamination.

October 12th (France): Intermarché recalls Jean Rozé brand Picada due to Salmonella contamination.

October 10th (France): Auchan recalls Atelier Blini brand 8 falafels (pois chiches, carottes & coriandre) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 8th (France): Geantcasino recalls Casino Bio brand crêpes moelleuses au sucre de canne et au lait frais due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (France): EARL Les Poulettes brand shell eggs recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

October 12th (Germany): Bur Sales GmbH recalls Tunas brand Sesame paste and Sesame paste with pistachios due to Salmonella contamination.

October 12th (Germany): HOFKÄSEREI VETTER recalls BLAUSCHIMMEL RAW MILK CHEESE, soft cheese at least 50% fat due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (Ireland): The Raw Chocolate Company recalls Raw Chocolate Goji Berries due to foreign matter (small metal pieces) contamination.

October 15th (Italy): Mareblus recalls Tuna in Olive Oil due to a potential processing error.

October 8th (Italy): AZIENDA AGRICOLA BOSI LUIGI recalls Fresh Eggs from Free-range Hens due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

October 4th (Italy): Macelleria Partenzi di Partenzi Francesco recalls Salsiccia stagionata /  Seasoned sausage due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): Nutravant recalls Protein+ White 31% (gusto Crema-Limone) due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): Bauli SpA recalls CROISSANT A LIEVITAZIONE NATURALE CON CREMA AL LATTE due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): SOCIETA AGRICOLA F.LLI PONTI recalls FORMAGGELLA due to STEC E. coli contamination.

October 12th (Luxembourg): Atelier Blini brand 8 falafels (pois chiches, carottes & coriandre) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 10th (Luxembourg): Ochsen-Ziemerenden pet food product recalled due to foreign matter (small metal pieces) contamination.

October 13th (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Mackerel fillets due to Listeria contamination.

October 5th (Netherlands): PLUS Supermarkets recalls PLUS Lamsspies piri piri due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli bacterium.

October 2nd (Netherlands): DekaMarkt and Poiesz recalls Jong Belegen Boerenkaas due to contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli bacterium.

October 1st (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Guldgrytan brand Nötfärs 6% due to Salmonella contamination.

October 5th (UK): The Raw Chocolate Company are recalling their Chocolate Goji Berries because they may contain small pieces of metal.

October 1st (UK): Montezuma’s Chocolates Ltd is recalling its ‘Great British Puddings Truffle Collection’, because it may contain small pieces of plastic in the lemon meringue truffle.

Australia and New Zealand

October 11th (Australia): Drakes Supermarkets recalls Drakes Gourmet Premium Selection Silverside due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (New Zealand): FSL Foods Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Fruzio brand premium mixed berries as the product may contain foreign matter (metal).

Asia, Africa and the Middle East

October 3rd (Israel): Maadaney Hagalil recalls various kebab products due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 19 – 22, 2018

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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

OUTBREAK ALERT / Food Safety Recall: Cargill Meat Solutions recalls approximately 132,606 pounds of ground beef products made from the chuck portion of the carcass (produced and packaged on June 21, 2018) due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. The recalled product is linked to 18 illnesses in Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. Six individuals have been hospitalized, including one who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. One person from Florida died. According to CDC, the outbreak is over.

Allergy Alert: Purus Labs, Inc recalls MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch (5 lb / 2.2 kg; Lot #0100518; Exp 04/2020) due to undeclared soy and milk. The recalled product was distributed through online mail orders to AR, TX, FL, MI, VA, and OK. MyoWhey was available through retail stores in TX, CA, OK, CO, and MO. MyoWhey was also available internationally in Chile and UAE.

Food Safety Recall: Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant recalls BUC-EE’S HILL COUNTRY BRAND TERIYAKI BEEF JERKY, MADE IN TEXAS FROM SOLID STRIPS OF BEEF, READY TO EAT (4 oz; Lot # 220-272; Best by 08-09-2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Zweigle’s Inc. recalls Olive Loaf Oven Baked (appr. 9-lb boxes containing two half-loaves; Case code 070534075225; Use by 8/22/18, 9/12/18, 9/19/18, 10/4/18 and 10/17/18) due to sodium nitrite levels in excess of regulatory limit. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in western New York as intact loaves for slicing.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Ladouche inc. recalls various products that were not manfactured in a manner to ensure safety for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Lave-Auto Depan’Express recalls Home-style spaghetti sauce (500 ml glass jar; All product sold up to and including September 18) because the product was not manfactured in a manner to ensure safety for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Pâtisserie la Parisienne inc. recalls various baked products (All products sold up to and including September 18) because the product was not manfactured in a manner to ensure safety for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Belleisle Foods Ltd. recalls Belleisle Farms brand Cole Slaw (227g; Product code 18SE28; UPC 0 33383 65260 3) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bolchekogeriet Almuegaarden recalls three varieties of chocolate-covered lollipops due to undeclared soy in the chocolate coating. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tulip Food Company recalls Faaborg leverpostej (2 x 125g; Best before 23.05.2023 & 24.05.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): The Banner recalls The Banner Bangers Pork Sausages due to undeclared sulfur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS Supermarkets recalls PLUS Sourdough Raisin Bread (500g; Best before 26-09-2018) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Marqt recalls Marqt brand beetroot-orange and pea-mint vegetable spread (150g; Best before 02-10-2018) due to undeclared lactose and milk protein.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA mandates recall of BANKU-MIX fermented Banku flour (1kg; Best before 01/09/2019; Product of Ghana) due to excessive levels of aflatoxin and Bacillus cereus.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand émincé de jambon cuit / sliced cooked ham (125g; Best before 21/09/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Cabots of Westport recalls Cabots of Westport Basil Pesto (180g; Use by 24/09/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand émincé de jambon cuit / sliced cooked ham (125g; Best before 21/09/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Albina Snacks AB recalls various mixed nut products due to elevated aflatoxin levels in the peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dr Zak’s recalls Barn Farmed Liquid Egg White (970 ml; various lot codes and Use by dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected production lots.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (UAE): Purus Labs, Inc recalls MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch (5 lb / 2.2 kg; Lot #0100518; Exp 04/2020) due to undeclared soy and milk. The recalled product was distributed through online mail orders to AR, TX, FL, MI, VA, and OK. MyoWhey was available through retail stores in TX, CA, OK, CO, and MO. MyoWhey was also available internationally in Chile and UAE.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): YouFoodz PTY LTD recalls YouFoodz Clean Paprika Chicken (260g; Use By 29.09.2018) due to undeclared fish, gluten, egg and milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Quality Gourmet recalls Chilli Coconut Mayo (240g; Best Before all dates that end in 2018, 01/02/19, 14/02/19) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Southern Sun Ltd trading as Wendy’s Barbeque recalls Wendy’s Barbeque brand pork and vegetable, and pork and celery dumplings (all batches and dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pokeno Bacon Manufacturing Ltd recalls Pokeno Bacon Co brand Pork Brawn (all batches and dates) due to a lack of process controls.

Food Recall (New Zealand): Lion – Beer, Spirits & Wine (NZ) Limited recalls Mac’s brand Ginger Beer (330 ml; Best before 20/3/19 and 21/3/19) due to the possibility it may contain alcohol.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Allergy Alert (Chile): Purus Labs, Inc recalls MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch (5 lb / 2.2 kg; Lot #0100518; Exp 04/2020) due to undeclared soy and milk. The recalled product was distributed through online mail orders to AR, TX, FL, MI, VA, and OK. MyoWhey was available through retail stores in TX, CA, OK, CO, and MO. MyoWhey was also available internationally in Chile and UAE.