Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: July 23 – 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

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports a 5-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad. Five of the 21 confirmed outbreak victims were hospitalized. Hy-Vee recalled the implicated product on July 17, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip because product is showing signs of product separation, which could allow for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affect batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) recalls dry whey powder (50-lb and 25-kg bags; Lot Nos. 7000.118.121.BL – 7000.118.125.BL, 7000.118.144.BL – 7000.118.149.BL, 7000.118.153.BL – 7000.118.156.BL & 7000.118.158.BL – 7000.118.165.BL) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold directly to manufacturers and also distributed by brokers. A limited amount was sold for animal feed. None of the recalled whey powder was supplied directly to the retail market.

Food Safety Recall: Pepperidge Farm recalls four varieties of Goldfish crackers due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and details on where they were sold.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Campbell Company of Canada recalls Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers (180g; Product codes 20/JAN/19, 24/JAN/19, 31/JAN/19, 2/FEB/19, 11/FEB/19, 18/FEB/19; UPC 0 14100 08406 8) and Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers (69g; Product codes 25/JAN/19 & 26/JAN/19; UPC 0 14100 23245 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured using whey powder recalled by AMPI and were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): AURO – Braunschweig recalls Easter Egg Dyes (27g; Best before 08/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nutrisport Ltd recalls various Nutrisport and Atlas protein products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hagor NV recalls Hermus Farine de noix de coco (500g; Lot Nos. LK-CN2193H/5-6, LK-CN2193H/19-6,  & LK-CN2193H/3-7; Best by 30-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kosova Foods BVBA recalls Qyfte, Qyfte pikant, hamburger, hamburger pikant, kebab (1250g; Lot #20180718; Best by 30/07/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Lustucru Lunch box Tortellini 4 fromages (360g; Lot Nos. C1840/, C1850/, C1900/, C1910/, C1930; Best before 01/08/18, 02/08/18, 07/08/18, 08/08/18, 10/08/18) due to foreign matter (metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Salling Group A/S recalls ØGO Creme Fraiche organic dressing (240g; Best before 11/02/2019) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thiriet and Monoprix recall Thiriet brand Riz et bœuf à la mexicaine (900g; Lot #17290, Best before 04/2019; Lot #18089, Best before 09/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ronsard recalls Ronsard brand Aiguillettes de Poulet Nature (250g; Batch code A877129; Best before 05/08/18) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CAPITOUL recalls various Capitoul brand Fromages ITCHEBAI due to suspected microbiological contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold at System U and may also have been supplied to other retailers.

Food Safety Recall (France): Netto recalls Netto brand Bol poulet-crudités (250g; Lots 18190803, 18191803, 18192803, 18193803, 18194803, 18197807; Best before 19/07/2018, 20/07/2018, 21/07/2018, 23/07/2018, 23/07/2018, 26/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Specht Fleischwaren Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG recalls Hofmaier brand German Top Quality Corned Beef, 3% fat (200g; All best before dates from 23.07.2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Babease Ltd. recalls Babease Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs baby food (130g; Batch codes 02.06.2019-1, 02.06.2019-2 and 02.06.2019-3; Best before 02.06.2019) due to possible presence of spoilage organisms.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Stella Food SRL recalls Fior di Loto Organic Coconut Powder (500g; Best before 22-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Stella Food SRL recalls Baule Volante Organic Coconut Flour (375g; Best before 05/10/19) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Les Supermarchés Auchan recalls Lustucru Lunch box Tortel 4 fromages (360g; various lot codes) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Sligro recalls various Pinguin brand frozen vegetables due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd. recalls Waitrose Essential Supersweet Sweetcorn (E1kg; All batch codes; Best before Aug 2018, Oct 2019, & Nov 2019) and Aldi Frozen Four Seasons Mixed Vegetables (All pack sizes; Products with barcode 25466638 only; All best before dates to Jan 2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Mevashlot Bira Benleumiot Ltd. recalls Malty brand Black Malt Beer without alcohol (330ml glass bottles; best by 28.6.2018 and 29.6.2019) due to possible aftertaste.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Figaro Ronen Importing and Distributing Ltd recalls Frozen Raw Vannamei Shrimps (500g; Best by 24.2.2019; Lot code 5104-28-18; Product of Vietnam) due to veterinary drug (doxycycline) residue.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importers recall Pinguin Frozen mixed vegetables (1kg; Any expiry date up to 03/2020; Country of origin Hungary and other European countries including Belgium and Netherlands) and Pinguin sweet corn kernels (2.5kg; Any expiry date up to 02/2019; Country of origin Hungary and other European countries including Belgium and Netherlands) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Metcash recalls Black and Gold Crumbed Fish Portions (500g; Best Before 27/4/2019 and 06/05/2019; Product of China) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woombye Cheese Company recalls Blackall Gold Washed Rind Cheese (200g; Best Before 10.09.18) due to high E. coli count.

 

Recalls and Alerts: July 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.

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products from a variety of sources. The outbreak strain has demonstrated resistance to multiple antibiotics. Ninety cases have been reported from 26 states; 40 of the outbreak victims were hospitalized. The outbreak strain has been identified in samples taken from raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products, and live turkeys. Two ill people lived in a household where raw turkey pet food was fed to pets.

Public Health Alert: USDA alerts the public not to consume HUNGRY MAN CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCED BONELESS CHICKEN WYNGZ frozen microwavable dinners (15.25-oz.; Best by 9/6/19) because the product contains whey powder that has been recalled by the manufacturer (Associated Milk Producers, Inc.) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The frozen dinners were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Allergy Alert: GiftTree recalls Sherman Candy Caramels due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and peanuts. The recalled product was sold online in the several Gift Baskets. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalls multiple lot codes of Food Lion brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes, which were distributed to Food Lion stores in NC, SC, GA, PA, KY, VA, TN, DE, MD, and WV between Dec 1st, 2017 and July 19, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the potential presence of Salmonella in an ingredient, whey powder. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Food Lion recalls Food Lion Swiss Rolls (13 oz; UPC 3582609277) due to possible presence of Salmonella in one of the ingredients (whey powder). The recalled product was sold only in select Food Lion stores in North Carolina and Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: H-E-B recalls two variety packs of Creamy Creations ice cream and sherbets in 3-ounce cups due to broken metal found in processing equipment during routine maintenance. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Win Opportunity Knocks, doing business as Ottomanelli Wholesale Meats Inc. recalls approximately 6,020 pounds of fresh and frozen, raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O45, O103 and O145. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed for institutional use in Florida.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: King Bio recalls four lots of Aquaflora Candida HP9, Lymph Detox, and Baby Teething liquids due to contamination with Pseudomonas Brenneri, Pseudomonas Fluroescens and Burkholderia Multivorans. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details regarding the recalled products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: Federal and provincial agencies are cooperating to investigate outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in British Columbia (3), Alberta (1), and Ontario (3). Illnesses have been linked through lab tests to consumption of frozen raw breaded chicken, specifically No Name Chicken Nuggets and unbranded $10 Chicken Fries. One person has been hospitalized. See the recall notices below for details of the implicated products.

Allergy Alert: Cedar Juice recalls Cedar brand Edamame Basil Tahini Cold Pressed Select Spread (227g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28055 25237 5) due to undeclared sesame seeds and soy, and Cedar brand Rosemary Sweet Potato Cold Pressed Select Spread (227g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28055 25238 2) due to undeclared sesame seeds. The recalled products were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Mondelēz Canada recalls Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was triggered by a recall in another country. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls No Name Chicken Nuggets (907g; Outer package code 2019 MA 15; Inner package code 1358M; UPC 0 60383 89685 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls unbranded $10 Chicken Fries (1.81kg; Product code 2019 MR 23; UPC 0 60249 01411 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Unilever recalls Viennetta Schokolade (650ml; Lot code L8047BA004; Best by 02.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ANTAAR&S S.p.A. recalls Baby Kiss Passatino di lenticchie (150g; Lot #L 05271; Best before 21 02 19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 de Beste Slavlinders 2x (Expiry dates 27-7 and 28-7-2018) due to undeclared wheat, barley malt and milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo multigrain bread (Best by 28-09-2018) due to undeclared rye, barley, oats and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gele couscous falafel (Best by 20-07-2018) due to undeclared sulphite and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls Chicken breast meat (25g; Best by 23-7-2018) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU brand Tortellini à poêler MAXI jambon emmental (450g; Best by 14/08/2018; LOT S1900/) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU Tortellini boeuf (300g; Best by 18/08/2018; LOT S1850/) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU Lunch box Tortel 4 fromages (360g; various lot codes and best before dates) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cavalleri Carni SRL di Cavalleri Angelo e Figli recalls Salamino di puro suino (Lot #16-05-2018; Best before 06-05-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Babease Limited recalls Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs baby food (130g pouches; Batch codes 02.06.2019-1, 02.06.2019-2, 02.06.2019-3; Best before 2 June 2019) due to presence of spoilage organisms.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Crisp & Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw Side Salad (Use by 20/21/22/23 July) due to Listeria contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fresh Fodder Pty Ltd recalls Fresh Fodder Peppered Taramosalata (200g; Best before 03.09.2018) due to undeclared seafood and soy.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Vili’s Cake recalls Vilis Lamb, Mint and Rosemary Pies (160g; Batch code 01 183 18; Best Before if fresh, 25 July 2018; Best Before if Frozen, 10 July 2020) due to undeclared milk, sesame and shrimp.

Recalls and Alerts: July 16 – 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.

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: FDA and CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Sandiego infections linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad. CDC reports that 21 people in 5 states (IA, MN, MO, NE, SD) have become ill. There have been 5 hospitalizations and no deaths. Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls Spring Pasta Salad (1-lb and 3-lb containers; produced between June 1, 2018, and July 13, 2018) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed to all of Hy-Vee’s 244 grocery stores across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: New Seasons Market recalls NEW SEASONS SESAME NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD (24-oz clear plastic container; Best by 07/18/2018) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.

Allergy Alert: Portland French Bakery recalls Seattle Sourdough Pub Buns (16-oz 6-pack; Best before JUL- 03-18 and JUL-31-18) and Franz Premium Pub Buns (32-oz 12-pack; Best before JUL- 03-18 and JUL-31-18) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: The Pictsweet Company recalls Pictsweet Farms Steam’ables Baby Brussels Sprouts (12 oz; Production codes beginning with 1508K; Best if used by MAY 30, 2020; UPC 0 70560 97731 9) due to undeclared milk and soy. The recalled product was distributed are as follows: Alabama, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Stefano Foods recalls Stefano’s Calzone PEPPERONI FIVE CHEESE STUFFED WITH PEPPERONI AND A FIVE CHEESE BLEND (8-oz. deli tray; Lot #14318B; Best by 1/18/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard, sharp, clear plastic particles). The recalled product was shipped to retail stores nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: ALDI recalls AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits (best by dates of 5/23/2020. 6/11/2020, 6/12/2020, and 6/14/2020) sold in certain stores due to incorrect storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected stores.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Poissons frais des Îles inc. (Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC) recalls TOMALI DE HOMARD DES ÎLES-DE-LA-MADELEINE (120 ml; All lots sold up to July 16, 2018) due to improper processing.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unilever recalls Frisco brand Vienetta Chocolate ice cream (650 ml; Lots L8047BA004, L8047CA004, L8047AA004 and L8048AA004; Best by 02/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Unilever Finland Oy recalls Frisco brand Vienetta Chocolate ice cream (650 ml; Lots L8047BA004, L8047CA004, L8047AA004 and L8048AA004; Best by 02/2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Gruppo Fini spa recalls Le conserve della nonna Sauce with clams (Lot #12 LA017; Best by 31/07/2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ANTAAR&S S.p.A. recalls Organic Babykiss Lenticchie (Lot #L05271; Best before  21 02 19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jan Linders recalls Corn Gold giant raisin currant buns (Best by 25-7-2018) due to undeclared oat flakes, almonds, hazelnuts and barley.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Capella Trading recalls Smoked salmon (250g; Lot #2134-188; Best before 8/8-2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Gel Manche brand Seafood delight (2.2kg; various lot numbers and best before dates) due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Monique Ranou brand Chicken bowl with vegetables (250g; various lot numbers and best before dates) due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand part-skim milk (50 cl bottle; Lot #18 124 L9; Best before 04/09/2018) due to foreign matter (pieces of black plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): C.I.R. sas di Mecarelli C. & C. recalls Salsa fegato Take Away (1.2 kg; Batch codes/Best by dates 14/07/2018, 15/07/2018, 16/07/2018, 17/07/2018 and 10/08/2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Fresh Fruit Express recalls Veggie Express Green Smoothie mix (Batch codes L18068A1 & L18068B1; Best by 09-03-2020) and Veggie Express Red Smoothie mix (Batch code  L18123B2; Best by 03-05-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Beenham (Best by 29-07-2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Health Leads UK Ltd recalls several batches of Bitter Apricot Kernels due to high levels of hydrocyanic acid (cyanide). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sarric PTY Ltd trading as Serendipity Ice Cream recalls Serendipity Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (500 ml; Best before 14/06/19) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Jimmy Brings recalls Jimmy Brings Wine Mount Emmy Pinot Grigio – 2017 (750mL; all stock) and Jimmy Brings Wine Lily of the Valley Pinot Grigio  – 2018 (750mL; all stock) due to undeclared sulphites, milk and egg.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Mushroom Exchange recalls Sliced Mushrooms – Brown and White (various brands) due to foreign matter (large pieces of white plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.