Recalls and Alerts: May 3 – 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

Outbreak Alert Update: North Dakota Department of Health reports its first case of E. coli O157:H7 illness linked to consumption of romaine lettuce. The outbreak has now spread to 26 states.

Food Safety Recall: Eddy Packing Co., Inc. recalls approximately 49,558 pounds of smoked sausage products due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Texas All Grass-Fed recalls approximately 2,300 whole frozen chickens because of processing issues that may have permitted the growth of Salmonella or other bacteria. Please refer to the recall notice for additional product and distribution information.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Badger Botanicals, LLC recalls Green Suma, Red Suma, Green Hulu 2, and Red Hulu 2 kratom dietary supplements (250g pouches) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers via the company website from January 1st, 2018 to April l 12th, 2018.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Maya Distribution, LLC recalls Dragon Kratom labeled bottles and sealed packages of encapsulated and raw powder product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: Gastronomie Concept inc. (Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, QC) urges consumers to thoroughly cook Gastronomie Concept burger de filet mignon (160g or 170g; all units sold up to and including May 3, 2018), as the cooking instruction on the product label is in error.

Food Safety Recall: Pastaga inc recalls Le Petit Coin Épicerie brand partially-preserved soups and sauces as the products were not preserved in a manner to their safety for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Update): K&K Foodliner recalls K&K Foodliner brand pork schnitzel products due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Abel’s Deli recalls Abel’s Deli brand Vegetable Medley (460g; Best before 05-05-2018 and 07-05-2018) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Halal Food Chakirs SPRL recalls CHATAR brand powdered ginger (200g pouch; Lot #E170686; Expiry 2020) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls Svansø Dansk Lyng Honey (225g; Lot #L36; Best before 10/07/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Tradizioni d’Italia brand Mozzarella di Buffala (Lot #101; Best before 11 May 2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): FICO International Ltd recalls Epoisses brand Fromages Mons Sas (250g; Lot #18043; Best before May 11, 2018; product of France) due to possible shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coles recalls Coles Mini Classics Ice Creams, Vanilla (360 mL; Best before 16/04/2020 and 17/04/2020) and Coles Mini Classics Ice Creams, Almond (360 mL; Best before 18/04/2020) due to possible foreign matter (metal fragment) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 30 – May 2, 2018

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT (UPDATE): One person has died and 121 individuals in 25 states have been infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7, according to the latest report from CDC. Fifty-two (52) people have been hospitalized, including 14 who have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (a form of kidney failure). The illnesses are linked to consumption of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.

OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA advises consumers to avoid potentially contaminated raw oysters from British Columbia. The oysters have been linked to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in three Canadian provinces. Some of the cases have been confirmed as Norovirus. Food Safety News reports that California has experienced 100 cases of Norovirus-like illnesses linked to consumption of the raw oysters.

Allergy Alert: Stonewall Kitchen recalls Stonewall Kitchen brand Basil Pesto Aioli (10.25 oz; Use by 28 Sep 2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Utz® Quality Foods, LLC recalls certain select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products, which were distributed to retail outlets in AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV.

Food Safety Recall: Seabear Company recalls Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox (3 oz.; Lot #CSCO-17339; Pack Date 17-340) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recalled product was distributed directly to distributors in CA, MD, and WA between 12/8/17 and 4/10/18 and it may have been further distributed and sold through retail stores at least in these states.

Food Safety Recall: JBS USA, Inc. recalls approximately 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to distribution centers in Virginia and Indiana for further distribution to retail locations.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. recalls certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to consumers in Alberta , British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls certain Alesto Dried Fruit Products due to undeclare sulfur dioxide and nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Lunch Salmon goat cheese with spinach, blueberries, walnuts and citrus vinaigrette (200g; Best by 05-05-2018) due to undeclared milk and nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): BOL Foods recalls BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry (345g; Use by 5 May 2018) due to undeclared milk and barley.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FROM-UN recalls Anny brand Camembert cheese (250g; Lot #260 218 DSO; Best by 28/04/2018 and 02/05/2018; Product of France) due to E. coli 026:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): TURK FOOD IMPEX SPRL recalls Favorim brand Powdered Ginger (100g, 150g & 700g pkgs; Lots #E170873, E170932 & E170811; Best by 31/08/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Notre Savoir Faire Charcutier recalls Pork snout (4 slices, 200g; all lots) and Jellied Tongue (3 slices, 280g; all lots) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monique Ranou recalls Roasted snout (4 slices, 180g; all lots) and Jellied Tongue (3 slices, 280g; all lots) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Block Foods AG recalls Block House Bread Garlic (Best by 20.05.2018) and Block House Bread Herbal Pesto (20.05.2018) due to possible foreign matter (fragments of a machine part) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): INTER-OVO GmbH recalls certain free-range eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromagerie Gaugry recalls various cheeses due to E. coli O111 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls a number of its Simply Better yogurts due to possible foreign matter (pieces of rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Natural Salumi S.r.l. recalls Salame romagnolo senza lardello (Lot #30209D; Best by 02/07/2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Poiesz supermarkets recalls Extra-lean ground beef (250g and 500g; Shelf life of 30-4, 1-5 and 2-5) due to possible Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): MCD supermarket and Boon’s market recall Lean ground beef (300g and 500g; Shelf life of 30-4, 1-5 and 2-5) due to possible Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): SPAR recalls Lean ground beef (320g and 520g; Shelf life of 30-4, 1-5 and 2-5) due to possible Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls a number of its Simply Better yogurts due to possible foreign matter (pieces of rubber) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): FICO International Ltd recalls Fromagerie du Plessis brand Camembert de Normandie – Appelation d’origine protégée – raw milk cheese (250g; Batch code 260218DS0; Use by May 2, 2018) due to possible Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sweet Bondi Pty Ltd recalls Tapioca Coconut Milk Puddings – Mango, Raspberry and Plain flavours (180g; All Use by dates up to and including 15/5/18) due to undeclared milk.

Recalls and Alerts: April 26 – 29, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Van’s Foods recalls Van’s Gluten Free Original (BEST BY AUG 22 2018; Lot #A640234710-WL2 (WL1 not affected by recall)) and Van’s Belgian HS WF 12/8 (BEST BY AUG 22 2018; Lot #A640234710-WL2) due to undeclared gluten and milk). The products were distributed solely to food retailers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Ethnic Foods Inc. recalls Bhavnagri Mix snack mix (19 oz; Lot # 28517, 31917, 33817, 35317, 01118, 02318, 02918, 05118, 07318) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall: Pinnacle Foods Inc. recalls approximately 32,479 pounds of heat-treated, shelf stable beef products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. (British Columbia, Canada) recalls all Greenbelt Microgreen products (All best before dates from 4/24/18 and 4/30/18) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens were distributed to Whole Foods stores in Washington between 04/11/18 and 04/24/2018.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Legend Q Trading Inc. recalls Golden Ocean Inc. brand and Liao Bu De brand fish products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd. recalls Wang Korea brand Seafood Dumpling (Gyoza) (680g; Product code JUL.05 2018, SEP.16 2018, SEP.15 2019; UPC 087703022843) and Wang Korea brand Vegetable Dumpling (Pimiento) (680g; Product code APR.08 2019; UPC 087703023352) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Rimbey Foods Ltd. brand and Fuge Fine Meat brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): The Meat Shop at Pine Haven recalls certain pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Real Deal Meats Ltd. recalls Real Deal Meats pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: K&K Foodliner recalls K&K Foodliner brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Irvings Farm Fresh Ltd. recalls certain Irvings Farm Fresh brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La société Purasana NV recalls Chlorella Bio (200g; OCH-DF-160330/10; Best by 30/10/19) due to undeclared sulfite.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MARMA SPRL recalls Marma chlorella poudre bio (200g; LOT 6286 THT 30/05/18) and Marma spiruline poudre bio (200g; LOT 7254 THT 30/04/19) due to undeclared sulfite.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Bifteki and Mini Bifteki (750g) due to undeclared milk, eggs, wheat flour and mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Monoprix recalls Le Wrap Poulet Basilic (Best before 29/04/2018) due to undeclared fish and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heidemark GmbH Ahlhorn recalls K-Purland Lets BBQ Turkey Minced Steaks (Lot #9111002; Best by 04.05.2018) due to undeclared milk, lactose, celery and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Hearty Food Company Cottage Pie (400g; Best by 24 April 2018, 27 April 2018, 28 April 2018, 30 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018, 03 May 2018, 04 May 2018, 05 May 2018) and Hearty Food Company Sausage and Mash (400g; Best by 25 April 2018, 26 April 2018, 29 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA punch roll, chocolate ball and arrax ball due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Runwick Roastery Ltd recalls Cupsmith Truly Magnificent White Hot Chocolate (240g; Best before 31 December 2018 & 31 March 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Hearty Food Company Cottage Pie (400g; Best by 24 April 2018, 27 April 2018, 28 April 2018, 30 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018, 03 May 2018, 04 May 2018, 05 May 2018) and Hearty Food Company Sausage and Mash (400g; Best by 25 April 2018, 26 April 2018, 29 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La ferme de la Bourgade recalls Raw Milk Farm Butter (Lot #08/05/2018; Best by 08/05/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls La Petite Normande brand Camembert petite normande AOP (250g; Lot #260218DS0; Best before 08/05/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hygiena S.A. recalls Prémibio brand PREMIBIO Prémilait 1er age 900g (0-6 mois) BIO à base de lait de vache (Lot #257; Best before 14/09/2020) due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Artisans du bio recalls Fromage brebis affinée au lait cru bio (150g; Lot #182058; Best before 14,15,16,21 and 22/05/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls Fromagerie du Plessis brand Camembert de Normandie AOP (Lot #260218DS0; Best before 11 mai 2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischwarenfabrik Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG recalls Marten Poultry Salami Sticks (Best before 14.06.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kräutergarten Pommerland recalls Elfentraum (50g; Batch 10042019; Best before 10.04.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Société fromagère de la Brie recalls Le Coulommiers 45% mg French Soft Cheese (500g; Batch #77432-5B057; Best before 05.05.2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Inter Ovo recalls Gutsglück Free-range Eggs (Best before 29.04.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Döllinghareico GmbH & Co. KG recalls Hareico Bratwurst trad (500g; Best before 21.08.2018) due to foreign matter (6mm-large, red plastic foreign body) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Avoca Stores recalls Camembert de Normandie Cheese made from raw milk (250g; Batch #260218DS0; Use by 02.05.18) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls Fromagerie du Plessis brand Camembert de Normandie AOP (Lot #260218DS0; Best before 11 mai 2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): EMTÉ recalls various ground beef products due to potential contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop Supermarkten recalls Coop lean minced beef due to potential contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (UK): GB Poultry Ltd recalls Breaded Chicken Escalops with Sweet Chilli Mayo (850g; Lot code MFWH15IE; Use by 26 April 2018 and 27 April 2018) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls a range of pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.