Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: January 19 – 21, 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: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls Rice cake soup food (6.4 oz; Expiration date June 20th 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Pet Food Safety Recall: JustFoodForDogs recalls Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato and Turducken dog food meals (all sizes; Best by 11/01/18 through 01/14/19) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed listeriosis has been reported but there have been reports of short-term symptoms in some dogs (diarrhea and vomiting). Lab tests confirm Listeria monocytogenes in green beans purchased from a restaurant supply distributor and used in the recalled foods.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Arthri-D, LLC recalls Arthri-D Dietary Supplement (120 ct; Lot #1701-092; Manufactured March 2017) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Break Ventures/California Basics recalls Zero for Him Dietary Supplement (150 ct; Lot#1010-638; Expiration date November 2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed nationally through Amazon.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Te Chang Food Tofu Tranches – saveur de barbecue (350g; all lots; UPC 4 710189 810203) and Te Chang Food Satay Sauce Bean Curd (70g; all lots; UPC 4 710189 041201) due to undeclared  peanut and sesame. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationally.

Allergy Alert: Alimentation Ste-Brigitte (Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval) recalls Sous-marin / Submarine (All product sold up to January 19, 2018) due to undeclared mustard seeds, soy and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Fermes Morgan (Montcalm, QC) recalls Ragoût de canard / Duck stew (500 mL or 1 liter; All expiration dates up to and including December 5, 2018) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Imperial Caviar & Seafood recalls Imperial Caviar & Seafood Whitefish Roe (50g; Lot #14017-01; Best before 29-MAI-2018; UPC 1 86866 90027 9) because the product may support growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold by retailers in Ontario and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Kikumbia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. recalls The Village Cheese Company brand Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese (0.164 Kg; Vat E#22-17; Best before 201FE16, 2018FE17, 2018FE18, 2018MR08, 2018MR09, 2018MR14, 2018MR30, 2018AP25, 2018MA15, 2018MA16, 2018MA17, 2018MA25, 2018JN06; UPC 0245201 707369) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls Softkernerugbrød (1000g; Sold 19.01.18) and Aktiv protein brød (600g; Best before 25/01/18) because the products may be contaminated with refrigerant.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Westfälische Fleischwarenfabrik Stockmeyer GmbH recalls Stockmeyer Delika- tess Teewurst (125g; Lot L87 HXS; Best before 08.02.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Frozen Corn Kernel (450g; Best before 2019-06-09) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): James Hall recalls BBQ Pulled Pork due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Jerusalem Poultry Company recalls Chicken Kebab (500g; Best before 28-1-18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): ABC Sales & Marketing Pty Ltd recalls Various Mamee Rice Sticks and Snacks due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Simplot Australia recalls Leggo’s Basil Pesto (190g; Best before 1 12 19 08164) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coles recalls Coles Potato Salad (250g; Use By 27 JAN 2018) due to undeclared gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: January 15 – 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.

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United States

Outbreak Alert: CDC reports an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Coconut Tree brand Frozen Shredded Coconut. As of January 16th, 25 cases were reported in 9 states: California (9), Colorado (1), Connecticut (1), Massachusetts (2), New Jersey (1), New York (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (5), Washington (4). On January 3, tests performed by the Massachusetts Deparment of Public Health detected Salmonella in a sample of Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut, resulting in a nationwide recall of the product, which was distributed in Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington, California, and Oklahoma with redistribution to Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, and Texas.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island recall Cheesecake Bars (PLU #240801; Sold between May 2017 and January 12, 2018) due to undeclared almond flour. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of stores in which the product was sold.

Allergy Alert: Café Spice GCT Inc. recalls Southwest-style Chicken Wrap ready-to-eat Chicken Salad product (15-oz. clamshell package; Best by Jan. 20, 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Palmer Candy Company recalls Sea Salt Caramel Hearts (12-oz tub; Best by 12/21/18; UPC 77232-17091) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was sold only at Bomgaars Supply Inc. Store in the Midwest States.

Allergy Alert: Hiland Dairy recalls Hiland Dairy Orange Juice (1 gal; Sell by 02/05/18; Plant Code 3108; UPC 0-7206000586-8) and Tampico Citrus Punch (1 gal; Sell by  03/09/18; Plant Code 3108; UPC 0-9518801128-3) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Boucan boucherie Inc (Quebec, QC) recalls Beef meat paté and Mexican paté (all batches) due to undeclared milk, almonds, nuts, peanuts and egg.

Allergy Alert: Marché Metro Beaubien (Montreal, QC) recalls two fish products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert: J. L. Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Liu Bi Hu brand Sweet Bean Paste (250g; All codes; UPC 6 909689 200005) due to undeclared soy.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colosseum SA recalls Cocktail Mix Nuts (All packages with expiry dates between 10/05/2017 and 13/09/2018) due to undeclared celery, wheat, mustard and barley.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bon Appetit Group A/S recalls Ready-to-eat sandwich with egg salad & bacon (175g; Best by 20/01/2018) due to undeclared mustard seeds and cheese.

Allergy Alert (UK): New World Imports (UK) Ltd recalls Kam Yuen Crab Roe Flavour Sunflower Seeds (138g; Best before 18/03/18; Batch code 2017/07/18 (Chinese text) 4D) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): King Solomon Trading BVBA recalls Banku-Mix fermented banku flour (1kg; Manufacturer’s lot #B170616; King Solomon’s lot #L17-03867; Best before 30/06/2019) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Shaan SPRL recalls Banku-Mix fermented banku flour (1kg; Manufacturer’s lot #B170616; Shaan Lot #VFG17-51540 or VFG17-52255; Best before 30/06/2019) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La société Lammens recalls Ground Chicken (Lot #10234; Best before 17/01/2017) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fromagerie du Troufleur recalls Cœur de Bellevaux Cheese (Lot #219; Best before 15/02/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods A/S Danmark recalls Chopped pork, 8-12% (500g; Best before 15.01.2018) due to contamination with small plastic pieces.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaufland recalls K-Purland minced beef and pork products due to possible contamination with glass particles. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Arla Foods recalls Arla® Familjefavoriter Port Salut Sliced Cheese 26% (750g; Best before 2018-03-06) due to possible contamination with hard pieces of plastic.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Soglowek recalls various sausage products that may be contaminated with nylon. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details of the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shufersal recalls Supersol frozen green peas and carrot product (800g; Batch #L267211A11; Best by 01/2020; Manufactured by Ardu Sapifrost Belgium) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Tex Mex Butterflied Chicken (1.15 kg; Lot #18015; Best by 26 Jan 18) due to undeclared gluten and milk.

Recalls and Alerts: January 4 – 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

Allergy Alert: Hong Lee Trading Inc recalls CHAO CAFÉ VIETNAMESE INSTANT COFFEE MIXED 3 IN 1 (384g; Container code JUNE 06 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Condies Foods recalls Veggie Cup (Item #40781; Use through 01/05/2018) due to undeclared milk and egg. The recalled product was supplied to Coremark Distribution centers, which distributed the product to stores in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming.

Allergy Alert: California Popsicle, Inc. (dba Polly Ann Ice Cream) recalls various Ice Bars due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Crescent City Meats recalls TASSO CAJUN SPICY HAM READY TO EAT (5-lb vacuum packs; Lots 1631317, 1635517, and 1635217 or 35217) due to underprocessing. The recalled product was distributed for institutional use in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Food Safety Recall: Fieldbrook Foods Corporation recalls Tops brand Orange Cream Bars (12-ct. retail box; Best by December 18, 2018) and Purple Cow Orange Cream Bars (12-ct. retail box; Best by November 30, 2018) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for information on where the products were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Hempler Foods Group, LLC recalls HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED (2.25-lb. vacuum-packed packages; Packed on 10/10/2017; Case code 59716) due to possible extraneous material (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Evershing International Trading Company recalls Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut (16-oz plastic bags: Lot SE07A1; UPC 05216-44081) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Healthy Body Services recalls Soy Complete brand Plant-based protein shake – vanilla (544g; Product code 544-LOT# ANFY12117 EXP: MAY 2019 REG#1562 03/05/2017; UPC 6 65553 21748 2) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Imperial Caviar & Seafood recalls VIP Caviar Club Salmon Roe and Imperial Caviar and Seafood Whitefish Roe due to because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details of the affected products, which were distributed to retailers in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recalls Kirkland Signature brand All Butter Croissants from certain stores in Ontario due to possible presence of plastic. Please refer to the recall notice for specifics on the affected products and a list of stores.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC brand Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard (180 mL; Product code 2018 AL 12; UPC 0 60383 01392 9) due to possible presence of glass. The recalled product was distributed in retail stores nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Old Country Sausage recalls Old Country Sausage Shop brand Grass Fed Bison Pepperoni Sticks (163g; Product code LYKFR Best Before Date January 24, 2018) due to pieces of metal. The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in Alberta.