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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.

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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.

Recalls and Alerts: October 29 – 31, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports 10 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Florida (1), Massachusetts (7) and New York (2). All 10 outbreak victims were hospitalized and the Florida patient died. The outbreak appears to be associated with deli meats, but CDC has not been able to establish a specific source of the infections.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 23 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 12 states. Ten of the 23 victims required hospitalization. Investigators have not yet identified the source of this outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls select prepared Macaroni & Cheese products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Russ Davis Wholesale recalls J&O Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip (5 oz; Sell By 9/30/20 through 11/2/20) due to undeclared egg.

Food Recall: Homestead Creamery recalls multiple glass bottled products due to a suspected issue with the bottle sanitizing process. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls certain ​LA BOUCANERIE brand Smoked mackerel and Smoked trout because the products 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: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Halva Extra (450g; Expiry date 19/05/2021; UPC 6 224007 246337) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Isagenix International LLC recalls Isagenix brand Isalean Bars – Chocolate Cream Crisp (65g x 10 bars; Lot #013900420; Expiry AL/2021) and Isagenix brand Isalean Bars – Chocolate Peanut Crunch (65g x 10 bars; Lot #023900120; Expiry JL/2021) due to over-fortification of vitamins. PLEASE NOTE: There have been illness reported following to consumption of these products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Van Diermen brand Salted Caramel choco dipped creamy puffs (32 pieces; All Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Heinz (Seriously) Good Mayonaise (680g / 710ml; Batch code 00701911; Best before 01-01-2021) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Cocoa Libre recalls Cocoa Libre Caramel & Sea Salt Chocolate (Vegan, Free from Dairy, Gluten, Wheat, Nuts and Peanuts) (100g; Batch codes 1737 06/21, 1734 06/21 & 1788 08/21) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Gewelde Abrikozen / Roasted apricots (Best before 21/03/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Manufacturer recalls various brands of Ardenner paté BLK (140g; various batch codes) due to undeclared nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei brand Ziegenkäserolle / Goat cheese roll (~100g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei brand Brie de Nangis (100g; Lot #403; Best before 01.11.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER KG and its supplier Principe di San Daniele Spa recall Hola Serrano ham (100g; Batch No. G203641300; Best before 02.12.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri / Braided Turkish cheese (250g; Best before 01/01/2021, 08/01/2021, 15/01/2021, 22/01/2021, 29/01/2021, 26/02/2021, 02/03/2021, 16/03/2021, 08/07/2021, 29/07/2021, 02/09/2021, 09/09/2021, 16/09/2021 & 23/09/2021) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Milbona Selection Gedeost / Milbona Selection goat cheese (100g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Milbona Fransk hvidskimmelost / Milbona French white mold cheese (100g; Best before 31.10.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bisca A/S  recalls multiple varieties of Snøfler due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Donier Gastronomie Oy and Ålandsmejeriet Finland Oy Ab recall Bettine goat cheese roll (1kg; Best before 28.10.2020 and 30.12.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Milbona Selection Brie de Nangis (100g; Batch code 402; Best before 10/31/2020) and Milbona Selection Goat Cheese roll (100g; Batch codes 403 and 432; Best before 31.10.2020 and 20.11.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination and Listeria monocytogenes contamination respectively.

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Food Safety Recall (Germany): garmo AG recalls certain GAZi brand braided cheeses due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettinehoeve Geitenkaas soft goat cheese (200g and 1kg; All batch codes; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bettinehoeve recalls Bastiaansen organic goat roll Chèvre Blanc Affinee, 50% fat in dry matter and Ziegenrolle Chevrollé Bastiaansen / goat cheese roll due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional information.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei Ziegenkäserolle / Goat cheese roll (100 g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Kish Fish recalls Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (200g; Lot L2540; Use by 08/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls multiple batch codes of Mediterani Passion For Food Goats Log Cheese (1kg) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls SPECIALITÀ DEL CASARO brand BRIE CREMOSO (~100g; Lot #403: Best before 31/10/2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Gazi Yumak Örgü Peyniri – Fein geschnittener Zopfkäse / braided cheese (200g; Best before 01.01.2021, 08.01.2021, 15.01.2021, 22.01.2021, 9.01.2021, 23.02.2021, 26.02.2021, 02.03.2021,  9.03.2021, 16.03.2021, 23.03.2021) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jermi Käsewerk GmbH recalls Milbona Selection Brie de Nangis Franse zachte kaas van rauwe melk / French soft cheese made from raw milk (~100g; Best before 31-10-2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Falbygdens Ost recalls Falbygdens Rekommenderar brand Goat cheese in rolls 23% (Best before 28 Oct to 14 Nov 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Ripened Goat Cheese, Bettine Blanc Ripened Goat Cheese, Bettine BIO Blanc Ripened Goat Cheese and Mediterani Goat Cheese Log (various package sizes, product codes, and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese (All pack sizes; Sold at Waitrose deli counters during the period 04/09/20 – 29/10/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Alert Update (UK): FSA updates precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with Salmonella. The eggs affected are sold in stores in England and Wales only, and are in batch 1UK15270. Please refer to the Consumer Alert for a complete list of brand names and retail locations were the eggs were sold.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bio Living International Pty 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) 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) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Sunson Asian Food Market recalls Haidilao brand Condiment of Spicy Hot Pot (220g; Batch Nos. 20200601 and 20200516) due to undeclared gluten.