Recalls and Alerts: September 4 – 6, 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

Allergy Alert: H&C Food Inc recalls Frozen Fuzhou Fish Balls and the Fish Balls due to undeclared wheat, pork, egg and crustacean. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on both products.

Allergy Alert: Caito Foods, LLC recalls Derby City Chicken Salad WITHOUT Walnuts (15-oz. plastic clamshell packages; Lot code GHMW 243 03; Sell by 09/04/18) due to undeclared walnuts. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Allergy Alert: New York Style Sausage Co. recalls Artesana Specialty Sausages CHORIZO SALVADORAN RECIPE ALL NATURAL (8-oz. cardboard packages; Production date June 8, 2018; no use by or sell by date) due to undeclared sesame seeds. The recalled product was sold at farmers markets in California.

Food Safety Recall: Bahar LLC. recalls Bahar MANTI Gourmet Mediterranean Brand Beef Dumplings (Various weight sealed plastic packages & 1-lb. square plastic sealed packages; Expiry dates 05/20/19 through 08/29/19), because the items were manufactured without benefit of inspection. The recalled products were shipped to distributor and retail locations in New Jersey.

Food Safety Recall: Wayne Farms, LLC recalls approximately 438,960 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken products (produced on various dates from July 4 through July 17, 2018) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to distributors, restaurants and further processing locations nationwide.

Homeopathic Product Safety Recall: Beaumont Bio Med, Inc recalls its entire aqueous/alcohol-based product line for human use, within expiry, to the consumer level due to possible microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Monco Produce Inc. recalls Fresh lychees (Sold from August 7 up to and including August 31, 2018) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold to consumers in Alberta , British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, and may have been distributed nationwide.

Allergy Alert: TJX Canada recalls Sugar and Spun brand Cotton Candy (various flavors) due to undeclared egg, milk, peanut and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Rodney’s Oyster Depot Limited Partnership recalls Rodney’s Oyster Depot LP brand SM Choice Oysters (100 count; Shipping dates 22/08/2018 and 24/08/2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled oysters were supplied to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Ontario and Prince Edward Island.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Odyssée recalls Odyssée brand Piedmontese style tuna salad (250g; Lot codes 18/05/2021, 25/05/2021138, 25/05/2021145; Expiry 18/05/2021 & 25/05/2021) due to undeclared milk, egg and sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Germany): RAWBITE recalls RAWBITE Apricot bars (30g; all lot codes and expiration dates) due to undeclared traces of almonds and cashews.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): Centre for Food Safety advises the public that, pursuant to a consumer complaint, CFS has found excessive Bacillus cereus levels (3.8 million per gram) in a sample of Kowloon Dairy Hi-Calcium Skimmed milk drink (236mL; Use by August 23, 2018; Manufactured by The Kowloon Dairy Ltd).

Recalls and Alerts: September 1 – 3, 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

Food Safety Recall: J.T.M. Provisions Co. recalls COOKED BEEF PATTY CRUMBLES (20-lb. cases containing four 5-lb sealed pouches; Case code 47860; Julian date 18137) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distribution centers located in California.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Monco Produce Inc. recalls Fresh lychees (Sold from August 7 up to and including August 31, 2018) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Alberta , British Columbia, and Ontario.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Nissin recalls Nissin brand prepared noodles due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco ireland recalls Tesco Organic Almonds ((200g; Lot #L8004010; Best before February 2019; Product of UK) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Withdrawal (Ireland): Tullyard Farm withdraws Tullyard Farm Smoked Dry Cure Rashers, Tullyard Farm Dry Cure Streaky Bacon, Tullyard Farm Meat  & Poultry 7oz Beef Burgers, and Tullyard Farm Meat & Poultry Mince Beef (all batch codes and best before dates) because the products were processed at an unapproved facility.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Kronfågel recalls certain fried chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Organic Almonds (200g; Lot #L8004010; Best before February 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Milotal Frozen Vegetables Ltd. recalls Frozen corn kernels (800g; expiration date 06.12.2019 or best by 10.01.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: August 28 – 31, 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 / Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls ground chuck products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The meat was supplied from an as-yet-undetermined source. The recalled products were sold from June 25 through July 31 in the following Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia. The recalled products have been linked epidemiologically to 18 cases of E. coli O26 infections, primarily in Florida.

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc. recalls HOMESTYLE BEEF AND PORK MEATLOAF (14-oz plastic tray; Lot code TFIL234A001; Use by 08/28/18) due to undeclared eggs and wheat. The recalled items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee.

Food Safety Recall: Olufela Yemitan recalls Dried, Smoked picante fishes spicy catfish smoked with tomatoe pepper sauce ready to eat now!!!! (1-lb plastic-wrapped packages; Best by 2/2019) because the products were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection.

OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare recalls Children’s Advil® Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored (4 FL OZ Bottle; Lot #R51129; Expiry 11/20; UPC 3-0573-0207-30-0) the dosage cup provided is marked in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are described in milliliters (mL), possibly resulting in erroneous dosage.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Product Quest Manufacturing recalls all lots of nasal products and baby oral gels currently within expiration due to possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: HelloLife, Inc. recalls Neuroveen, Respitrol, Thyroveev and Compulsin, within expiry, due to contamination with Staphylococcus saprophyticus and/or Burkholderia cepacia. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details. The products were manufactured by King Bio, Inc. in Asheville, NC.

Canada

Allergy Alert: North Country Premium Sausage Co. recalls various North Country brand Smokies due to undeclared mustard and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Right Choice Products Inc. recalls Indican Tutti Frutti Cake (450g; All Packed On dates from 07/26/18 up to and including 08/28/18; UPC 6 27726 20192 6) and Indican Mango Fruit Cake (450g; All Packed On dates from 07/26/18 up to and including 08/28/18; UPC 6 27726 20193 3) due to undeclared egg and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Northam Beverages Ltd. recalls Bowen Island Brewing Artisan IPA (India Pale Ale) (6 x 355mL; All codes starting with L18207, L18187, or L18215; UPC 6 26990 09858 4) and Bowen Island Brewing West Coast Lager (6 x 355mL; All codes starting with L18207; UPC 6 26990 05123 7) due to cans with defective seams that may have sharp metal sticking out from the rim. The recalled products were supplied to retailers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall Update: Pinty’s Delicious Foods Inc. recalls Pinty’s brand Italian Style Chicken Schnitzel – Gluten Free Fully Cooked, Breaded and Seasoned Cutlettes (4 kg; Product code 8172; UPC 10069094626371) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Penotti Organic Chocolate Cream (350g; All units sold until 28 / 8-2018) due to undeclared milk and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Aardappelkroketjes Croquettes de pommes de terre (750g; Lot #L808603001; Best before 27.03.2020) due to undeclared egg and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl Ireland recalls Harvest Basket Potato Croquettes (750g; Batch code L808603001; Best by 27 March 2020) due to undeclared egg, wheat and gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Crosse & Blackwell recalls Green Vegetable & Kale Soup (400g; Batch code TYJH 8149; Best before May 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Farm Valley brand Dried Figs (600g tray; Lot #090023184-11-89; Expiry 09.2018) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Haugen-Gruppen A/S recalls Cup Noodles Spicy (66g; Lots No. L800863 & L802513; Best before 07.2019 & 10.2019, respectively) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Biogan A/S recalls Organic cardamom (100g; Best before 01/05/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Wursti Oy recalls hamburger (400g; Use by 12.9.2018) due to excessive levels of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): SOK recalls Rainbow Onion (580g; All best before dates) and Rainbow Mattex (275g; Best before 14.4.2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Fines galettes de Bretagne (100g; Lot #J13115; Best before 20/01/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino Bio brand Crêpes moelleuses au sucre de canne et au lait frais / Fluffy pancakes with cane sugar and fresh milk (200g; Best by 03/09/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino Delices brand Mozarella di bufala Campana AOP Tressée à la main (250g; Best by 30/08/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sojabio recalls Sojabio brand Tartine & moi – saveur Ail et fines herbes (125g; Lot #822180; Best by 20/10/2018) due to Escherichia coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Coopérative Laitière de la Sèvre recalls LE CHEVROT de Sèvre et Belle Fromage de chèvre au lait cru (200g; Lot #182200908; various packaging) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gemüsebau Huber GmbH & Co. KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG brand Iceberg Lettuce due to contamination with VTEC (shigatoxin-producing E. coli).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NISSIN Foods GmbH recalls CUP NOODLES SPICY (Best before 01/2019 to 06/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA recalls Blattspinat (450g; Best before 14.05.2020 and 15.05.2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Carmarthenshire Dairy Products Ltd recalls Boksburg Blue Cheese (all batches), due to it being produced without approval.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Metcash recalls Community Co Thai Salad Kit (285g; ​Use by 07/09/2018) due to undeclared soy.