Recalls and Alerts: February 22 – 25, 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: La Pasta Inc. recalls Heinen’s Potato Gnocchi (9 oz; Lot codes 1119-1120 / 1121-1122 / 1132-1133 / 2016-2017 / 2027-2028 / 2034-2035 / 2038-2039 / 2130-2131 / 2139-2140 / 2221-2222 / 2231-2232) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Heinen stores in Ohio and Illinois.

Allergy Alert: Snyder’s Lance recalls Emerald® Nuts
Glazed Walnuts (6.5 oz; Best before 15 DEC 2018; Production code EN1216XX2; UPC 0 1030080894 7) due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts, almonds, cashews and pecans.

Allergy Alert: Seggiano USA, Inc. recalls Seggiano brand Tuscan Kale Pesto (with Artichoke & Garlic label) (7.1 oz; Best by 05/2019; Batch/Lot 326 -17/3; UPC 812603020381) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Night Hawk Frozen Foods recalls Night Hawk Beef Patty ‘N Gravy Frozen Dinner (8.75 oz; Batch code 11-08-18; UPC 41709-01930) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores in Houston and Dallas.

Pet Food Safety Recall: TruPet, LLC recalls Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight Pet Treats (Lot # 20190514 13753) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in the continental USA via online retailer Chewy.com and TruDog.com through direct delivery.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Northwest Naturals recalls Chicken and Salmon Dog Food (5-lb frozen chubs; Best by date code 15 082218; UPC 0 87316 38440 6) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was supplied to distributors in California, Washington, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, and Rhode Island and sold thru specialty pet retail stores.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Vital Essentials recalls Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs (1-lb pkgs; Lot #13753) due to Salmonella contamination.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Bella All Natural recalls Bella Diet Capsules (Lot Number MFD:10.15.2017 EXP: 10.14.2019) due to the presence of silbutramine.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): LEA NATURE recalls JARDIN BIO TORTILLA CHILI (125g; Lot #37332; Best by 28/06/2018) and JARDIN BIO TORTILLAS NATURE (125g; Lot #37346; Best by 12/07/2018) due to undeclared gluten. The products were sold at Carrefour stores.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Favorina Dip Eggs Cocoa Crème and Favorina Dip Eggs Milk Crème (4 x 36g; Batch code L1506A7LP; Best by 30.07.2018) due to undeclared milk, gluten, egg, peanut, soya, and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Tutto Food S.R.L. recalls Baskaya Halva (350g; Vanilla, Chocolate and Pistachio flavors; all production up to 31/12/2017) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl recalls Favorina Dip Eggs Cocoa Crème and Favorina Dip Eggs Milk Crème (4 x 36g; Batch code L1506A7LP; Best by 30.07.2018) due to undeclared milk, gluten, egg, peanut, soya, and nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Center Bageren Brøndby Strand recalls Cinnamon Sticks (Production dates 18.02 / 19.02 / 20.02 / 21.02 2018 / 22.02.18) due to the presence of pieces of glass or hard plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): IKEA recalls GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING, marshmallow candy (100g; best before dates between 23 October 2018 and 26 January 2019) due to potential contamination at the production unit.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): IKEA recalls IKEA GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING Marshmallow candy (100g; Best before dates between 23 October 2018 and 26 January 2019; Product of Sweden) due to mouse infestation at the production plant.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IKEA recalls GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING, marshmallow candy (100g; best before dates between 23 October 2018 and 26 January 2019) due to potential contamination at the production unit.

Food Safety Recall (UK): IKEA recalls IKEA GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING Marshmallow candy (100g; Best before dates between 23 October 2018 and 26 January 2019; Product of Sweden) due to mouse infestation at the production plant.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): IKEA recalls GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING, marshmallow candy (100g; best before dates between 23 October 2018 and 26 January 2019) due to potential contamination at the production unit.

Recalls and Alerts: February 15 – 17, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert: USDA/FSIS issues Public Health Alert advising consumers that a Fareway Chicken Salad, produced between Dec. 15, 2017 and Feb. 13, 2018 and shipped to Fareway stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Iowa Department of Health has implicated the product in multiple cases of salmonellosis across the state.

Pet Food Safety Alert: The J.M. Smucker Company announces a business-to-business withdrawal of 27 canned/wet dog food products manufactured and sold since 2016 under its Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Skippy and Ol’ Roy brands after pentobarbital was reported in several samples of Gravy Train products. Please refer to the notice posted on the J.M. Smucker web site for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Update): Smokehouse Pet Products Inc. recalls Beefy Munchies Dog Treats (all lots and pack sizes) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through distributors selling to various retailers.

Food Safety Recall: Pilgrim’s Pride Corp recalls GOLD KIST FARMS, Fully Cooked Whole Grain Home-Style Breaded Chicken Patties (30-lb. boxes with six 5-lb. clear bags; Case code 72491050xx; Product code 665400) due to possible foreign matter contamination. The recalled product was shipped to institutions nationwide.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Landry-Tardif inc (Lévis, QC) recalls Féves au lard maison / Home-style baked beans (1L; Code 260618105997; All lots up to and including 14 February 2018) and Soupe aux pois en pot / Pea soup in a jar (500 ml; Code 260597203998; All lots up to and including 14 February 2018) because the products were stored improperly.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mars Danmark A/S recalls Celebrations Easter Eggs filled with chocolate bars (242g) due to undeclared milk, gluten and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls ernerBio Tortilla Chips (125g; Best by 06/27/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Global Foods Trading GmbH recalls MDH CHANA MASALA India Spice Blend (100g; Best before 30.01.2019; Lot 81; Product of India) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Laila Foods recalls Laila Mint Sauce (1L; Batch code PR210617C2; Best before 21 June 2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Italian Penne Bolognese Bake (400g; Use by 18th,19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd February 2018) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall Update (Germany): Wewalka GmbH Nfg. KG expands its earlier recall to include Cuisinette Blätterteig puff pastry (2x270g; Best by 09.03.2018) due to possible contamination by metal fragments.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Young’s recalls Chip shop fish cakes, frozen 6 pack (300g; Best before January 2019 [Batch no. AAL 7209K & AAL 7209L] and Best before February 2019 [AAK 7222J & AAL 7222K]) because they may contain pieces of plastic and metal.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited recalls Casino brand Jambon Superieur Fines tranches /Sliced Ham (120g; Use by February 13, 2018; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Deeks recalls Deeks Banana Log (620g; Best before 11 Feb 18, 18 Feb 18 and 25 Feb 18) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold at selected IGAs (ACT), Health food shops, grocery stores, independent stores and the Pearce Café & Lounge in the ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC and WA.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall Lotte brand Kancho Choco Biscuits (all batches and packaging sizes; Product of Korea) due to undeclared peanut, gluten, soy, milk, egg and tree nuts (almonds). The recalled products were sold in various ethnic stores, supermarkets, retail outlets and online stores throughout New Zealand.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Mondelez International recalls Cadbury Caramilk Chocolate Block (190g; Best before 17/01/2019 and 21/01/2019) because some of the bars may contain small, flexible pieces of food grade plastic. The recalled chocolate was sold in Coles, Woolworths, IGA’s and independent retailers (VIC only) in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS and WA.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Value brand Multigrain Toast Fresh Sliced Bread (600g; Best before 26 Jan 18 and 11 Feb 18 inclusive) as the product may contain foreign matter (plastic). The recalled product was sold in New World, Pak’n Save and Four Square supermarkets throughout the North Island.

Recalls and Alerts: February 9 – 14, 2018

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United States

Allergy Alert: Wegmans recalls Lotte Kancho Choco Biscuit (UPC 880106214481) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Lunds & Byerlys recalls L&B Israeli Couscous and L&B White Quinoa (both with Best by date of 2/11/19) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Saker ShopRites, Inc. recalls approximately 19,757 pounds of pork and chicken empanadas due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey.

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls pre-made Penne Pasta with Asiago Sauce and Grilled Chicken single serving meal due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: East Eagle Food Trading Inc. recalls vegetable drink (450ml clear plastic bottle; Lot #20170513; UPC 6932496800748) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed in New York State in retail stores.

Pet Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Arrow Reliance Inc. (d.b.a. Darwin’s Natural Pet Foods) recalls ZooLogics Duck with Vegetable Meals for Dogs (Lot #41957) and ZooLogics Chicken with Vegetable Meals for Dogs (Lot #41567), after FDA confirms the presence of Salmonella in the products. This is the latest in a series of unpublicized recalls by the company. FDA is aware of six incidents of pets that became ill after eating a Darwin’s Natural meal, including one kitten that died as a result of a systemic Salmonella infection. The latest recall was triggered by a consumer complaint involving a dog that suffered from diarrhea over a nine month period as a result of a Salmonella infection.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Redbarn Pet Products, LLC recalls Redbarn’s 7-inch Bully Stick three pack (2.4-oz package; Expiry date code 112120ABC; UPC 7 85184 25105 8) after the Colorado Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a sample of the product obtained at a retail location.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Canda Six Fortune Enterprise Co. Ltd. recalls Paldo brand Seaweed Snack products (see recall notice for complete list of Paldo products) and Lotte brand Kancho Choco Biscuit due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled products were distributed to retailers across Canada.

Allergy Alert: K.J. Foods Inc. recalls KJ Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice (450g; UPC 6 28568 61004 4) and KJ Sesame Chicken with Rice (450g; UPC 6 28568 61002 0) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Varsovie inc. (Montreal, QC) recalls Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Sturgeon, and Smoked Mackerel (all products sold up to and including 13 February 2018) because these items were not prepared and processed in a manner that would ensure they were safe to eat.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls CAR BIO TORTILLA CHILI (125g; Lot #37332; Best by 28/06/2018) and CARREFOUR BIO TORTILLA CHIPS (125g; Lot #37332; Best by 28/06/2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Amvrosia recalls Moussaka (380g) due to undeclared soybean oil, milk, wheat and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Germany): CLAUS Reformwaren Service Team GmbH recalls PURAL – Bio Mais-Chips Natur Family (200g; Best by 11.06.2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Germany): FZ Organic Food recalls various Trafo brand Tortilla Chips due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): MAYKA Naturbackwaren GmbH recalls MAYKA Mais-Chips Paprika (125g; Best before 28.08.2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Sondey Digestive Biscuits (400g; Best before 11.2018) due to possible presence of small, hard pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (France): Layers recalls Layers Dried Figs (500g; Lot #090020881-11-362) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Sondey Digestive Biscuits (400g; Best before 11.2018) due to possible presence of small, hard pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wewalka GmbH Nfg. KG recalls chef select Blätterteig / Puff Pastry (275g; Best before 08.03.2018; Product of Austria) because the product may contain metal fragments.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): CULTIMER FRANCE – MOULE D’ARMOR recalls various Normandy Oysters due to possible Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls RM Import Juicy Dates (400g; Best before 10.06.2018 and 28.01.2018) due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. The recalled dates may be associated with several cases of Hepatitis A infections in Denmark.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Quorn recalls Chilled Quorn Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice (400g; Use by 1 March 2018, 2 March 2018 and 3 March 2018) because the product may contain pieces of flexible rubber.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Quorn recalls Chilled Quorn Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice (400g; Use by 1 March 2018, 2 March 2018 and 3 March 2018) because the product may contain pieces of flexible rubber.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shamli recalls Shamli Bulgarian meatballs (1 kg; Best by 11.3.2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jasper and Myrtle extend their earlier recall to include Jasper + Myrtle bean to bar handmade dark chocolate PNG 66%, PNG 80%, Peru 66%, Nunu Black Opal, Wakame & Rock Salt, Spice Rum, Espresso, Brandy and Orange, Ginger and Coconut 70G (All best before dates) due to undeclared milk, tree nuts, sesame and seaweed.