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Recalls and Alerts: November 15 – 18, 2020

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: Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of nine (9) Salmonella Paratyphi cases linked to the NéktƏr Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota. Two victims have been hospitalized. State and county investigators are working to identify a specific food source for the illnesses.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and pork tamale products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced tomatoes in puree that have been recalled by the producer, due to possible foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Kanan Enterprises recalls ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 8 Pack Caddies (1.5 oz; Best By JUL 27 2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme (10.5 oz; Product code S296; Use by November 8, 2020; UPC 0 7127930104 4) due to potential E. coli 026 contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Distributions Farinex recalls Gelsius brand IQF Sliced White Apples (5kg; UPC F1234567744; Lot #200207; Product code FC-041P) and Gelsius brand IQF Sliced White Apples (10kg; UPC F12345677043; Lot #200207; Product code FC-040P) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Lloydie’s recalls feuilletés aux légumes de style jamaïcain / Jamaican style vegetable puffs (780g & 130g x 36 units; UPCs 6 21279 61050 1 & 0 21279 01072 9, respectively; Lot #293-20 & 293-21, respectively) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: IGA Extra La Seigneurie Blainville recalls Soupe à l’oignon gratinée / French onion soup (2-pkg; Use by 08FE2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur Louis-Pinard recalls Sauce à spaghetti (500 ml and 1 L glass jars; All units sold up to and including 18 November 2020) as the product was manufactured and packed in a manner that does not ensure its safety for consumption.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Belgium & France): Dry sausage products from France may be the cause of an unspecified number of cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans illnesses in Belgium and/or France, according to information posted on the RASFF portal. Dry sausages manufactured by the French company, FRANCE SALAISONS (Packager code FR 69.238.010 CE) were recalled earlier this month.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Ready Chef recalls Ready Chef prepared parsnip products due to undeclared sulphur dioxide. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Industry recalls Various roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products due to undeclared almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria) KUCHEN-PETER BACKWAREN GMBH recalls ICH BIN ÖSTERREICH SEMMELWÜRFEL (500g; All Batch numbers and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Landliebe Molkereiprodukte GmbH recalls three flavours of Landliebe brand puddings due to microbiological contamination that could result in premature spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand Steak de sanglier mariné / Marinated wild boar steak (300g; Lots 20315 and 20317; Best before 27/11/2020 & 28/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Roussel recalls Selecta brand Rosette pur porc / Pure pork rosette (500g; Lot #20487; Best before 01/12/2020 & 08/12/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls Leader Snack Sandwich Rosette (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le Picoreur brand Poulet fermier bio noir / Organic black free-range chicken (Lot #30708105; Best by 18/11/2020, 19/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delibio recalls Picoreur / Bodin brand Filet de poulet noir / Chicken breast (150g; Lot #30708105; Best by 20/11/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Ferme Keirse recalls multiple products made from raw (unpasteurized) milk due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Saucisson à l’ail fumé supérieur / Superior smoked garlic sausage (300g; Lot #29627804; Best before 03/12/2020) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Sandwich Club Rosette (Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031701; Best before 15/11/20, 18/11/20, 20/11/20, 22/11/20, 25/11/20 & 28/11/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Rosette de Lyon (15 slices; Lots 111001 & 111928; Best before 22/01/2021 & 29/01/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GéantCasino recalls Casino brand Sandwich rosette (125g; Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401, 031501 & 032101; Best before 16/11/20, 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20, 27/11/20 & 03/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Franprix recalls Franprix brand Sandwich rosette Pause Repas (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Snack Sandwich Rosette (125g; Lots 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031901; Best before 19/11/20, 21/11/20, 23/11/20, 26/11/20 & 01/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls TBRA Le Tripier alsacien brand Pâte à quenelles de foie (Lots 01314 & 1314; Use by 16/11/2020 & 19/11/2020) due to foreign matter (blue plastic film) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landliebe Molkereiprodukte GmbH recalls three flavours of Landliebe brand puddings due to microbiological contamination that could result in premature spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Hollt og gott recalls Hollt og gott brand Banquet salad (100g; Best before 21.11.2020) due to foreign matter (part of a bird’s wing) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco Ireland recalls Tesco brand 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices (80g; Use by 19 December 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Sandwich Club Rosette (Lots 030401, 030701, 030901, 031101, 031401 & 031701; Best before 15/11/20, 18/11/20, 20/11/20, 22/11/20, 25/11/20 & 28/11/20) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Selecta brand Rosette prétranchée (500g; Lot #20487; Best before 01/12/2020 & 08/12/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco brand 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices (80g; Use by 19 December 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): L. B. ZOHAR COMMERCE AND MARKETING Ltd. recalls CORN CRACKER NO WHEAT AND 5 CEREALS (Expiry dates 26.11.20 – 30.04.21) due to undeclared gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: November 12 – 14, 2020

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

Public Health Alert: FSIS alerts consumers to avoid Wegmans Beef Culinary Stock NO SALT ADDED (32-oz carton; Date codes 25MAR2022 and 26MAR2022) as the product was imported without benefit of import reinspection. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

Allergy Alert: Stuffed Foods LLC recalls Mac & Cheese Bites (9.75-oz carton; Lot code 20272; Use by MAR 22 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Albright’s Raw Dog Food recalls Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, frozen (2-lb chubs/rolls; Lot code C000185; Best by 19 May 2021) due to Salmonella contamination. One animal illness has been reported.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Au P’tit Marché Traiteur Inc. recalls Amour & Tradition brand fondues due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert/Food Safety Recall: Boucherie St-Louis recalls multiple products due to either absence of correct refrigeration storage labeling or presence of undeclared wheat, sulphites, soy or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Halva Extra (1kg.; Expiry 19/05/2021 UPC 6 224007 246047) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Isagenix International LLC recalls Isagenix brand Isalean Whole Blend plant-based shake Banana Bread Flavour (742g; Lots 099409820, 109401320 & 109401420; Expiry dates SE/2021, OC/2021 & OC/2021, respectively) due to over-fortification of minerals.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Eisbär Eis GmbH recalls Rewe Beste Wahl Caramel Coconut (500ml; Lot #LEE9205; Best before 01/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Heinz recalls Heinz (Seriously) Good Mayonnaise (680g / 710ml; All batch codes and all best before dates not labelled in English) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared whole almonds in Lorge Roasted Coffee Beans Coated in Dark Chocolate (150g; Best before 15/07/2021 and 01/10/2021)

Allergy Alert (UK): Industry recalls various roasted coffee beans due to undeclared nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins (262g; Use by 12 November 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri braided cheese and Lailand brand Chilal cheese due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and date codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche droite / straight dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) and Saint Azay brand Saucisses sèche courbe / curved dry sausage (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 08/12/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ONETIK recalls Onetik brand Tomette de brebis / sheep’s milk cheese (sold 31/10/2020 & 12/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Onetik recalls Onetik brand Bleu de chèvre / goat cheese (Lot 2020_275) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls MONIQUE RANOU brand Salade La gourmande gésiers de canard / Gourmet duck gizzard salad (320g; Lot #20302806 L8 xxHxx; Best before 09/11/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls L’atelier de Chateaubourg brand Assiette fromagère Sélection de nos montagnes / cheese platter (Lots 001107994, 001107453, 001107498; Best before 02/12/2020, 29/11/2020, 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP IPER / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina Soc. Coop. a r.l. recalls Formaggio Fontina DOP ETICHETTA ROSSA / cheese (250g; Lot #C280; Best before 08-12-2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Asian Artisan Food recalls The Wild Wok Vegan Gyoza Asian Style Dumplings (410g; Batch code V00027; Best before 13.08.2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

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Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd. recalls Dutch Matias style herring fillet in oil (565g; Expiration date 29/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Ricci’s Bikkies recalls Ricci’s Bikkies Cinnamon Crunch Biscuits (Best before 26 Oct 21, 2 Nov 21 & 6 Nov 21) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Broadway recalls New World Broadway brand NZ Beef Premium Mince, NZ Beef Prime Mince, and NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Best before 15.11.20) due to foreign matter (white plastic and metal pieces) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: November 1 – 4, 2020

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 UPDATE: CDC reports 55 cases of Salmonella Stanley infections (6 hospitalizations) in 12 states linked to consumption of wood ear mushrooms distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. CDC believes this outbreak is now over, and FDA has completed its investigation.

Food Safety Recall: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalls Natural Grocers Brand Organic Whole Elderberries (4 oz; Pack dates 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265 & 20-281) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Grassland Beef recalls Dr. Siegel’s S. A. F. E. Petfood, Ground Beef 70% Lean / 30% Fat Net Wt.: 2 lb 18841 (Batch code 20157) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled product was shipped directly to consumers nationwide and one retail location in Florida.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Fresh Express Inc – Div of Chiquita Brands following investigation into a 2020 Cyclospora outbreak linked to the company’s bagged salad mixes. During its investigation, FDA recovered Cyclospora cayetanensis from two samples collected to the north and south of where the farm accessed canal water for seepage irrigation. FDA also experienced delays in receiving requested documents from Fresh Express that were needed to conduct the traceback investigation.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Miss Vickie’s Canada recalls certain Miss Vickie’s brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Qualitifruits recalls various salads, cut fruits and vegetables, and prepared ready-to-eat dishes, which were produced and packaged under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Restaurant Chez Mike recalls various sauces packaged in glass jars, because they may not be safe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Gewelde Abrikozen / Dried apricots (250g; Lot #20392; Best before 21/03/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls five different Culinea brand frozen pasta ready-made dishes lacking Danish-language allergen labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Allergy Alert (France): NATURALIA recalls Danival brand Ketchup au sucre de canne / Ketchup with cane sugar (Lot #E087; Best before 27/03/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts the public that Loma Linda Spicy Pad Thai with Konjac Noodles (284g; Batch code 230000037020; Best before March 2022) has been incorrectly labeled, with inadequate declaration of peanut and soybeans.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns that Spar Quality Tomato Ketchup (485g; Batch code 106 E 138; Best before 17/05/2022) contains undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls various Bettine, Delhaize et Centurion brand goat-milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bettinehoeve recalls BETTINE HOEVE brand Bûche de chèvre / Goat-milk cheese log (All Best before dates between 28/10/2020 and 22/11/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

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Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls LE CENTURION brand Bûche de chèvre 33% MG / Goat-milk cheese log, 33% milk-fat (All Best before dates from 30/10/2020 to 22/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Erste Salzwedeler Baumkuchenfabrik Hennig recalls various Baumkuchen brand cakes and baked goods due to microbiological contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Bettine Ziegenweichkäse / soft goat cheese (~150g; Best before 30.10.2020 – 27.11.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Core ehf. recalls Candy People brand S-märke surt skum Swedish sweets (70g; Best before 14-08-2022 M4) due to foreign matter (foreign object) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Lailand Fromage Chilal Cheese (250g; Batch No. 043; Best before 21/2/2021; Product of France) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Bettinehoeve recalls BETTINE HOEVE brand Bûche de chèvre / Goat-milk cheese log (150g; All Best before dates between 28/10/2020 and 22/11/2020) due to Listeria contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Home & Health Distributors Pte Ltd recalls Blue Frog Zesty Raspberry with Coconut & Toasted Almonds Gluten Free Cereal (350g; Best before 13 FEB 21, 06 APR 21, 25 MAY 21, 06 JUL 21, 06 AUG 21; Product of New Zealand) and Blue Frog Apricot with Vanilla & Hemp Heart Gluten Free Cereal (350g; Best before 19 FEB 21, 03 APR 21, 06 JUL 21, 06 AUG 21; Product of New Zealand) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Bravo Fine Foods Limited and New Food Project Limited recall FONTINA D.O.P. cheese (Lot C261; Best before November 19, 2020; Product of Italy) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Eytan’s Cake Manufacturing Company Ltd. recalls Shufersal Green brand Gluten free seed bread (500g; Product code 20278PRD) due to foreign matter (miniature metal chips) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Chocolate Yogi Pty Limited recalls Oscar Caramel Mylk Chocolate (15g; Best Before 11 06 21) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): European Bakery Ltd recalls various European Bakery brand breads due to possible foreign matter (stones) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.