Recalls and Alerts: September 9 – 11, 2017

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: Coborn’s, Inc. recalls American Rye Bread (Expiry September 7 or earlier; UPC 7-33147-20150-3) and Caraway Rye Bread (Expiry September 7 or earlier; UPC 7-33147-20155-8) due to undeclared milk, soy and egg. The recalled products were sold at Coborn’s and Cash Wise Stores in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota; Marketplace Foods stores in Western Wisconsin; and CobornsDelivers in the Twin Cities Metro area.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall: Bravo Produce Inc. recalls Maradol Papayas grown by Productores y Exportadores de Carica Papaya de Tecomán y Costa Alegre SPR of RL and packed by Frutas Selectas de Tijuana, S. de RL de CV (Distributed within California August 10 to 29, 2017; Lot codes 1222335215, 1222635220, 1222335216, 1223035223, 1223335227, 1223835233, 1222235215, 1222535220, 1222235216, 1222835223, 1223435230, 1222235216, 1222935223, 1222135214, 1222935223, 1222935223, 1222135214, 1222235216, 1222935223, 1223035223, 1222935221, 1223035223 and 1223835233) because FDA found Salmonella in a sample of the product. The recalled papayas were distributed in California. Based on lab, epidemiological and traceback evidence, Maradol papayas imported by Bravo Produce Inc. of San Ysidro, California, are the likely source 14 known cases of Salmonella Anatum illnesses reported in California, Arizona and Colorado. Five people have been hospitalized in this outbreak and one death has been reported.

Food Safety Alert: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advises consumers to discard pints of chocolate milk from Moo Echo Dairy in Somerset County (sell-by date of September 21, 2017) due to improper pasteurization.

Food Safety Alert: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advises consumers to discard heavy cream from Oregon Dairy, Inc. in Lancaster County (pints and quarts; sell-by date of September 7, 2017) due to improper pasteurization.

Food Safety Alert: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advises consumers to discard heavy cream from The Spring House Dairy in Washington County (plastic pints and plastic half gallons; code 9-03) due to improper pasteurization.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Pain Markouk recalls Pain Markouk brand White Bread and Whole Wheat Bread ( 4 PSC 500 g – 16 oz; all lots sold up to September 7, 2017) due to undeclared sesame seeds, milk and mustard seed.

Food Safety Recall: La Reine Pâtisserie recalls various pastry products (all lots sold up to September 8, 2017), because the items were not produced in a manner that ensures they are safe for consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Whitworths Ltd. recalls Whitworths Milk Chocolate Raisins (150g; Batch code L519517; Best before July 2018) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Whitworths Ltd recalls Whitworths Milk Chocolate Raisins (150g; Batch code L519517; Best before July 2018) due to undeclared peanuts.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Culina (HK) Ltd recalls Dischamp brand Saint Nectaire Laitier pasteurized milk cheese (Lot Nos. 7212132 and 7213131; Use by November 30, 2017; Product of France) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 31 – September 4, 2017

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United States

Outbreak Alert: CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of 37 human Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet turtles. Outbreak cases have been reported from 13 states; 16 of the 37 victims have been hospitalized. Nearly one-third of the victims are children under 5 years of age.

Outbreak/Food Safety Alert (Update): CDC’s investigation of Salmonella infections linked to consumption of Maradol papayas from Mexico continues to expand with the identification of two more outbreaks. The consolidated number of cases has reached 201 victims in 23 states, with 65 hospitalizations and one death. In addition to Carica de Campeche, two more Mexican farms have been implicated in outbreak cases: Caraveo Produce and El Zapotanito.

Allergy Alert: Wakefern Food Corp. recalls ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips (24-oz bags; Best if Used By dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019; UPC 041190 02668) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and other retail stores located throughout the Northeast.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Summer Star Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Ziranwei brand dried and preserved products due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) warns consumers that Hepatitis A virus has been detected in a sample of Western Family brand fresh pineapple chunks (7-oz ready-to-go cups; Produced August 11, 2017; Best before August 19, 2017; Product of Costa Rica). The recalled product was distributed to 38 Save-On-Foods, Overwaitea Foods and PriceSmart Foods stores in BC. Please refer to the BCCDC notice for a complete list of stores where the product was sold.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls Shore Lunch brand Fish Breading/Batter Mix – Cajun Style (255g; Product code 1064828; Best by 1/18/2018; UPC 0 24739 19363 5) and Shore Lunch brand Fish Breading/Batter Mix – Original Recipe (255g; Product code 1064839; Best by 1/17/2018; UPC 0 24739 19362 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Gastronomie Nature (3935299 Canada Inc.) recalls Schnitzer brand Baguette Classic (2 x 180g; Product code 30118; UPC 4 022993 045628) due to pieces of plastic.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls ASDA Classic Fish Pie (800g; Best before 07 Sept 2017) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Upignac recalls Delhaize brand Raw breast of duck (approx 400g; vacuum packed; Lot #20170107; Use by 05/09/2017) due to contamination with shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Leis GmbH recalls Dried Dill / Dillspitzen, getrocknet (50g; Expiry date 10.11.2017; Lot #L4647) due to contamination with Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Schnitzer brand Glutenfreies Bio Maisbaguette zum Aufbacken (2 x 180g; Lot #30118; Expiry 03.01.2018; Product of Germany) due to possible presence of pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (UK): TRS Wholesale Ltd recalls TRS Whole Chillies Extra Hot (50g; Best before 28 February 2019; Batch code P170221) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Myprotein recalls a number of products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Safety Recall (UK): Athole Tablet Ltd recalls Scots Tablet (2.268Kg Jars; Best before 19/2/18 – 24/2/18; Batch codes 171920P1-4, 172221P1-8, 172321P1-5, 172421P1-4, 172521P1-4) and Iron Broo Tablet (2.268Kg Jars; Best before 22/2/18 – 25/2/18; Batch codes 172321P6-8 and 172621P1-4) due to potential contamination with small pieces of metal.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): AMST recalls Smoked Salmon filets due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall Chuan Qi Hot Pot Sauce (All sizes, batch codes, dates and flavors) due to undeclared peanuts, gluten, soy, sesame, crustacea and fish.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Rafferty’s Garden recalls Rafferty’s Garden Happy Tummies Vegetable Risotto (Best before 10 Aug 2018 and 12 Aug 2018) due to possible contamination with pieces of glass.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Go Farming Ltd recalls Go 2 Raw Milk brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (1L glass bottles; Batch 32, 33, and 34; Use by 18 August 2017, 20 August 2017, and 21 August 2017) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product is sold online and is collected at the farm or delivered within the Southland and Queenstown regions.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: August 28 – 30, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Demakes Enterprises, Inc. recalls Thin ‘n Trim Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage Buffalo Style (10-oz vacuum-sealed package; Use-by dates from MAY:17-2017 through DEC: 06-2017) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Allergy Alert: Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. recalls Jalebi (Code number-P026 and P027) because the packets may contain undeclared almond pieces. The recalled product was distributed to the grocery stores located in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Allergy Alert: Dedinas Franzak Enterprises recalls several brands of butter flavored popcorn because the products may contain undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the states in which they were distributed.

Allergy Alert: Blossom Foods, LLC (Oakland, CA) recalls approximately 15,092 pounds of beef, chicken, and pork products due to undeclared soy and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in California and Ohio.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Mid Valley Pharmaceutical recalls Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief syrup (4 FL OZ. (118 ml) bottle; Lot #23221701; Expiry 05/19; UPC 7 62558 00204 1) and Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold syrup (4 FL OZ. (118 ml) bottle; Lot #23221701; Expiry 05/19; UPC 7 62558 00316 1) due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recalled products were distributed in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas to retailers and pharmacies.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Lucky Mart Inc. recalls Piyanping Anti-Itch Lotion (0.67 oz (20g) tube in a paper carton. Lots C14005 (Exp. 03/2017), C16001 (Exp. 12/2018), C16002 (Exp. 12/2018)) due to inclusion of an incorrect active ingredient.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Galouine Auberge et Restaurant recalls Tartinade de Saumon Fumé / Smoked Salmon Spread (212 mL; All lots produced up to and including 29 August, 2017) because the product may not have been prepared in a manner that would ensure its safety.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): OKay and OKay Compact recall OKay Viande pour pita / OKay Meat for Pita (500g; Best by 2/9/2017; Sold from 25/8 through 29/8/17), due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dansk Supermarked Group recalls various lots of cold-smoked salmon and eviscerated salmon due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Villiger Industries Ltd. recalls V-King brand Chilled Smoked Salmon (100g; Produced 8 August 2017; Expiry 8 September 2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): L’Tofod Ltd. recalls Norven frozen, sliced Smoked Trout Filet (350g and 1 kg; Expiry 19/04/18) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls London Choco Roll Double choco milk cream cake (28 x 20g pkg; Expiry 29 August 2018; Product of Malaysia) and London Choco Roll Double choco milk cream cake (6 x 20g; Expiry 1 September 2018; Product of Malaysia) due to mold growth as a result of a sealing defect during production.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Tek Shing Trading Pty Ltd. recalls Chuan Qi Hot Pot Sauce (100g; Best before 12/04/2018) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Multiple importers recall various Chung Jung One Seasoned Bean Paste Products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.