Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: April 9 – 11, 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: Stewart’s Shops Corp. recalls Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream (16-oz container; Sell by 08/23/18; UPC 0 82086 44468 8) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled ice cream containers may have been packaged with a ‘Chocolate’ lid by error.

Allergy Alert: Cookwell & Company recalls Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce (24-oz glass jars; Best by 10 NOV 18) due to undeclared soy, wheat and fish.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF – GRILL MARKS ADDED (27-oz. carton; Lot #5006 8069 10 05; Best by SEP 01 2019) due to possible foreign matter (bone) contamination. The recalled product was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls Explorateur French Triple Crème cheese (Various packaging; Sell by 02/15/2018 through 04/03/2018) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in nine Whole Foods stores in New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected stores.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Trust Express Inc. recalls Kamy brand Salad Dressing due to undeclared milk and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers in British Columbia and Ontario, and may have been sold nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Legend Q Trading Inc. recalls Liao Bu De brand Fish and Shrimp Dumplings (230g; All lots; UPC 6 953640 000623) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold through retailers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall (Update): R.T. Fresh Prepared Foods Inc. recalls various Culinary Creations Gourmet* and Denny’s Express sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold through retailers and automatic vending machines in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Metro Ontario Inc. recalls Fresh 2 Go(F2GO) Roast Beef Paninis (2-packs and 4-packs; All units sold up to and including April 10, 2018) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold from Metro locations in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Erie Meat Products Ltd. recalls Deli Classic brand Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef Round (Variable sizes; Best before 2018AL10 and 2018AL17) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and may have been distributed to other provinces or territories. This product may have been portioned and sold without a label, coding or under a different brand. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): A&C Catering A/S recalls AROY-D Coconut Cream (560 mL; Best before 11/08/2018) due to undeclared sulphite.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ALDI S.r.l. recalls Snack Fun Multipack chips (6x30g assorted packs; All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lidl Italia Srl recalls Deluxe White pizza stuffed with black truffle sauce and cooked ham (390g; Lot 8046; Best by 15/02/2019) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sara International Ltd recalls Sara Tahina (340g; Best before 5 May 2019) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Halo Top UK Ltd recalls Halo Top Mint Chip Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream due to undeclared soya. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes and Best by dates.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Soja Drink Calcium (Best before 18.01.2019) due to microbial deviation resulting in changed product consistency.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ideal Cash & Carry recalls TRS HALDI Turmeric Powder (100g; Expiry date 31.10.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Frozen Corn (450g; all packages) and Coop Xtra Peas, Corn and Red Pepper (1kg; all packages) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): AKM Foods Limited recalls Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly, assorted Lychee, Strawberry and Mango flavors (300g bag and 1500g jar; Best before 9 October 2019) due to a choking hazard.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Lubitrade Trading Pte Ltd recalls Stella Artois beer (330ml glass bottle; Best before 6 June 2018 Time stamp:13:00; product of Belgium) because the product may contain glass fragments.

 

Recalls and Alerts: April 1 – 8, 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

Mandatory Food Safety Recall: FDA issues mandatory recall order for for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC. FDA’s action follows the company’s refusal to conduct a voluntary recall after several of its products were found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products include, but are not limited to, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Emerald Green, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ivory White, and Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red. Numerous brands of kratom-containing products have been linked to a multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis from multiple strains of Salmonella.

Allergy Alert: Good Foods Group, LLC recalls approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad products due to undeclared cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details about the affected product, which was shipped to a retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Izzy’s Ice Cream, LLC recalls Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream (1-pint containers; Lots #18012729, 18020312, 18024706, 18028819, 18025206, 18020327, and 18028806) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Aspire Food Group recalls EXO bars (various flavors) due to undeclared sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Independent Nutrition Inc, dba Back to Health of Eugene, Oregon recalls Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplement products (specific lots) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: AdvoCare International recalls two lots of Muscle Strength and four lots of Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the recalled products.

Allergy Alert: Cut Fruit Express, Inc recalls Bruschetta Mixes and Dips (distributed under various brand names) due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to distributors or retailers in Minnesota.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall: Global Commodities Corporation recalls Buenas Brand frozen grated coconut (16-oz plastic bag; Lot #10BAAGA; UPC 4806514650443; Product of The Philippines) due to Salmonella contamination. The contamination was detected by the California Department of Public Health while investigating reported illnesses. The recalled product was distributed to various grocery stores and ethnic food markets in Northern California.

Food Safety Recall: Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods recalls Organic Amaranth Flour (22 oz; Sell By 11/26/2015; Lot #169617; UPC 0 39978 00911 1) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in CA, FL, MI, ND, N, NY, OH, OR, TX, and WA starting June 11, 2014 and ended shipping on August 7, 2014.

Food Safety Recall: J.T.M. Provisions, Co. recalls approximately 14,525 pounds of fully cooked not shelf stable pulled barbequed beef products that may contain foreign matter (rubber). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: Pelleh Farms Inc. recalls Bethel Creamery brand Pasteurized Whole Organic Milk Non-Homogenized (64-fl. oz. plastic bottle; Use by APR 08 2018) due to improper pasteurization. The recalled milk was sold in Rockland County and Brooklyn, NY.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: NutriZone, LLC recalls various lots of multiple dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Washington, Missouri, Florida, Mississippi, California and Texas.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Cocina Dyck recalls all lots of La Cocina Dyck Turkey Tamales (UPC 7 36211 18527 3) and La Cocina Dyck Pork Tamales (UPC 7 36211 18517 4) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Sobey’s Inc. recalls Sensations brand Pecan-Crusted Cheesecake Collection (340g; Product codes 18008A4 1A, 18008A4 2A and 18008A4 2P; UPC 6 23682 11931 2) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Allergy Alert: Metro Richelieu inc recalls Carré costarde – Custard square (560g; All lots sold up to and including April 4, 2018; UPC 234043706999) due to undeclared sesame seeds, egg, peanuts and other nuts.

Food Safety Recall: Les Cuisines Gaspésiennes de Matane Ltée recalls Gaspésien brand ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Labatt Brewing Company Limited recalls Certain Stella Artois brand Beer due to possible presence of glass particles. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Vleeswaren De Keyser recalls Carrefour brand Filet de poulet BIO (100g; Lot 102120; Best before 23/04/2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Lait Demi-Ecrémé sans Lactose / Delhaize Lactose-free Part-skim milk (1-L brick; Lot #350013; Best before 15/06/2018) due to the presence of lactose in excess of authorized level.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Nordisk Kellogg ApS recalls Pringles Salt & Vinegar (165g; Best before 15/03/2019, 30/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 13/05/2019 & 06/06/2019) due to undeclared lactose (milk) and gluten (wheat and barley).

Allergy Alert (Finland): HKScan Finland Oy recalls HK Viljaporsaan marinoitu kasslerpihvi (450g; Best before April 8, 2018 and April 9, 2018) due to undeclared mustard seed.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises consumers that Rolnik Beer Mustard (250g/275mL; Best by 09.11.2018; Batch no. BL.11 09/GK) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Multicedi S.r.l. recalls Deco’ Vaschetta Tiramisu (500g; Lot K7235 – K7249; Best by 06/19 to 07/19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Nevis Bakery recalls Empire Biscuits (110g; Best before 2nd April 2018 to 2nd July 2018; Batch codes 001 to 094) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Maxela Ltd recalls Rolnik Beer Mustard (250g / 275ml; Best by 9 November 2018; Batch code BL.11 09/GK) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (UK): Interlink Direct Ltd recalls CG Classic Coconut Candy (250g; Best before 6 August 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Various countries): ABInBev recalls Stella Artois beer (33 cl; green bottles only) due to possible presence of glass fragments. Please refer to the recall notice for instructions on determining the affected production lots. The recalled beer also was distributed in Azerbaijan, Cyprus, France, Greece, Iceland, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Réunion, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA and Uzbekistan.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Boîte de bonbons Extra Mix (525g; Best before 04 2019, 05 2019 & 08 2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Délice du boucher recalls Ground Beef, 15% fat sold under various brands (400g; Best by 28 March 2018; Lot #31118894) due to contamination with E. coli O26:H11. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected brand names.

Food Safety Recall (France): Tallec recalls Tallec brand old-style head cheese cooked in white wine due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on affected production lots.

Food Safety Recall (France): PLATEAU DES TRADITIONS FROMAGERES recalls Brie de Meaux cheese wheels (Best before 11/04/18; Lot #18009334) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sté Fromagère de la Brie recalls various raw milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): SP Chark recalls Sliced TORPARESKINKA (Batch #8037 & 8058) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): TRS Wholesale Co Ltd recalls TRS Turmeric Powder (100g; Batch #P41411; Best before 31 October 2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Horsinvest Holding Co Ltd recalls Stella Artois Beer (330mL bottles; Best before September 15, 2018 and September 16, 2018; Manufactured by InBev Belgium NV) because the product may contain particles of glass.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Entyce Food Ingredients recalls Creative Gourmet Pomegranate Arils (180g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 21/03/20) due to potential Hepatitis A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ingham’s recalls Ingham’s Sweet Chilli Breast Tenders, frozen (400g; Best before 28/02/2019 and 01/03/2019) due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

 

FDA gives Darwin’s pet food owners 15 days to clear up issues

Adulterated pet food, dead kitten, use of unapproved additive spur FDA warning letter

The FDA issued a formal warning letter to Arrow Reliance Inc. doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, citing pathogen problems at a production plant and saying scientific evidence shows the company’s cleaning solution is ineffective.

Darwin’s is a manufacturer of raw pet foods and is based in Tukwila, WA.

The April 2 warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration cites a history of consumer complaints and product recalls leading to the agency’s analysis of several Darwin’s products. Laboratory tests detected Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O128 in one or more samples of the pet foods.

Foods under FDA jurisdiction, including pet foods, are deemed to be adulterated if they bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance that may render them injurious to health, according to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). Introduction of an adulterated food into interstate commerce is a prosecutable violation of the Act.

Federal officials also found two Darwin’s products were also contaminated with Listeria innocua. Although it is not considered a pathogen in terms of human health, the warning letter underscored that the presence of Listeria innocua is an indicator that Listeria monocytogenes would be capable of surviving and growing in the product.

One of the consumer complaints that triggered the FDA investigation was lodged by the owner of a kitten that died as a result of a “severe systemic Salmonella infection” after being fed Darwin’s Natural Selections Duck Meals for Cats. 

Salmonella was isolated from the dead kitten’s liver and from an unopened raw pet food package. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis, often referred to as genetic fingerprinting, confirmed that the Salmonella recovered from the dead kitten and from the pet food sample were identical.

FDA also performed WGS analysis on Salmonella recovered from various other Darwin’s samples. The identical Salmonella strain was found in two different products manufactured two weeks apart and containing two different meat sources. 

The presence of the identical Salmonella in these two products, according to the warning letter, suggests pathogen contamination in Darwin’s manufacturing facility.

In the letter, FDA also expressed its concern regarding Darwin’s use of a bacteriophage product to control pathogens in the raw pet foods, citing a lack of scientifically based validation of the controls and a change in the company’s protocol for applying the bacteriophage to the products.

The agency noted that the bacteriophage product is not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) nor is it the subject of a regulation describing additives permitted in animal foods.

The company was given 15 business days to reply to the warning letter, with a description of the steps taken to correct the violations and prevent these or similar violations from occurring in the future. 

This story first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission.