Recalls and Alerts: October 25 – 28, 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

Allergy Alert: Incredible Fish, Inc. recalls Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce (8 oz; sold between October 15, 2020 and October 22, 2020) due to undeclared milk, fish and eggs.

Canada

Allergy Alert: The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. recalls The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. brand Organic Multigrain Bread (750g; All codes where sesame is not mentioned in both official languages) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls ADAR brand Hareng Matjes and ADAR brand Herring & Bone – The Jalapeno Herring (all product sold up to 26 October 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Dan Cake A/S recalls Brød COOPerativet brand brownies (150g; Best before 28/04/2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Ravintoraisio Oy advises the public that Sunnuntai Hieno Täysjyväruisjauho / rye flour (1 kg; Best before July 2, 2021) may contain undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): K. Karlsson-Bakkus ehf recalls Rana pesto, Rana sveppasósa, Rana ostasósa / Rana pesto, Rana mushroom sauce and Rana cheese sauce (All batch codes and dates) due to undeclared shellfish, fish, milk, nuts, celery, barley and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Mora recalls Mora Kipnuggets / Chicken nuggets (Lot code 0285; Expiry October 2021) due to undeclared milk and celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi (225g; Batch code BIO B0530A-3 CY0063; Best before 31 May 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): North South Retail recalls Dunkin’ Donuts Variety Shell 4 pack (312g; Batch code L-02800BM-08; Best before 6 October 2021) due to undeclared egg, gluten (wheat), milk, nuts (almond, brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan nut, pistachio nut, walnut), and soya.

Food Safety Alert (UK): The FSA is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased multiple sizes and varieties of British Lion eggs (Batch code 1UK15270), which may be contaminated with Salmonella. Please refer to the advisory for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Délitraiteur recalls Bel’Farm brand Chipolata romarin (350g trays; Lot #8404310; Best by 26/10/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Pasquier brand Brioche Tressée Nature et pépites de chocolat / plain and chocolate-chip braided brioche (various weights and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Rosette sausage (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Saucisson Campagnard – Saucisson Long-bridé sausages (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Mini Jésus Pilat sausage (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei Brie de Nangis brand französischer Weichkäse mit Rohmilch hergestellt / French soft cheese made from raw milk (100g; Lots #394 & 395; Best before 27.10.2020) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gönnataler Putenspezialitäten GmbH recalls Putenbrustschinken, geschnitten / turkey breast ham, sliced (~100 – 150g; Best before 8.11.2020 to 19.11.2020) and Putenbrustschinken im Stück / turkey breast ham, pieces (~200 – 250g; Best before 8.11.2020 to 19.11.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Kish Fish recalls Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (100g; Batch code L2680; Use by 23/10/2020) and Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (200g; Batch code L2540; Use by 24/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Recall (Ireland): Rosie & Jim recalls multiple batches of Rose & Jim brand Plain and Southern Fried Gluten Free Breaded Goujons due to undeclared sodium bicarbonate. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls BRIOCHE PASQUIER brand Brioche tressée nature (630g; Lot L01 S; Best before 12/11/2020 ; 13/11/2020 ; 15/11/2020 ; 16/11/2020) and BRIOCHE PASQUIER brand Brioche tressée pépites de chocolat (630g; Lot L01 S; Best before 12/11/2020 ; 13/11/2020 ; 15/11/2020 ; 16/11/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Bettinehoeve recalls multiple ripened goat’s milk cheeses due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS Supermarkten recalls PLUS Spaanse fuet zoete tomaat / Spanish fuet sweet tomato (150g; Best before 31-10-20) and PLUS Spaanse fuet BBQ (150g; Best before 3-11-20, 5-11-20 & 19-11-20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Nestlé Ice-Cream Factory recalls Gummigam Ice Cream Bar (90g; Lot codes Lo0259 (starting from 18:00), Lo260, Lo266, Lo266A; Expiration dates 15/03/22, 16/03/22, 22/03/22) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Natural High Co. Pty Ltd trading as Bounce Foods recalls Bounce Protein Ball Cashew Caramel (40g; Batch #M2310; Best before 21/07/21) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Sunny Seafood P/L recalls Sunny Supreme Frozen Shredded Coconut (200g; Best before 20/08/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 1 – 3, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 13 cases of Salmonella Muenster infections in 8 states linked to pet bearded dragons. Seven people have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 32 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in 17 states linked to pet hedgehogs. Five people have been hospitalized.

Food Safety Alert: The Rhode Island Department of Health warns the public to avoid juices, smoothies, and sea moss gel purchased from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center located at 1674 Cranston Street in Cranston because inadequate processing of these products has made them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Country Fresh recalls a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select Walmart and RaceTrac stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT FINAL UPDATE: PHAC reports that the Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to red onions imported from the United States appears to be over. Between mid-June and late August, there were 515 confirmed cases of salmonellosis in British Columbia (121), Alberta (293), Saskatchewan (35), Manitoba (26), Ontario (14), Quebec (25) and Prince Edward Island (1). Seventy-nine individuals were hospitalized and three people died, but Salmonella did not contribute to the cause of these deaths, according to PHAC.

Food Safety Recall Update: Sunsprout Natural Foods recalls Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa (100g; All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13; UPC 0 57621 13511 6) due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall notice has been update to indicate that the recalled product was distributed in Nova Scotia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Günthart & Co. KG recalls Blüten, dunkle Schokolade 3D / Dark chocolate flowers (Best before 13.12.2021) due to undeclared casein and lactose.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Stjörnufugli recalls Stjörnufugl Sous vide kjúklingabringur, Hvítlaukspipar Parmesan / Starbird Sous vide Chicken Breast, Garlic Parmesan (All Best before dates up to 15.11.20) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Hans Adler OHG recalls Dulano Delikatess Lyoner, strips (2 x 200g; Lot #230920LYG M: 2 246 with time stamps of 08:40:00 to 13:00: 00; Best before 23 September 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le picoreur brand Cuisse de poulet fermier bio BLC / Organic chicken leg (Best before 27, 28 & 30/09/20 – Lot #25801101 and Best before 5/10/2020 – Lot #26501501) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Deliflanders recalls various varieties of Sola brand Fuet Extra due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Chasal srl recalls various varieties of Sola brand Fuet Extra due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Adler OHG recalls Dulano Delikatess Lyoner, strips (2 x 200g; Lot #230920LYG M: 2 246 with time stamps of 08:40:00 to 13:00: 00; Best before 23 September 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GARTENFRISCH Jung GmbH recalls Gut&Günstig Salatmischung Blattsalat Mix / salad mix (150g; Best before 05.10.2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PICO Food GmbH recalls certain Feine Sterne baked goods due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): AUCHAN recalls Barquette de 3 escalopes de dinde Halal / Halal turkey cutlets (3-pack; Lot #0340068875; Best before02/10/2020 & 04/10/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH runderhamburger / beef burger (2-pack; Expiry date 25 september 2020) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 27 – 30, 2020

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Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports eight cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in British Columbia (5), Alberta (2), and Yukon (1). The illnesses are linked to exposure to Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats. Three individuals have been hospitalized and one person has died. The supplier, Master’s Best Friend, has issued a Notice of Stop Sale for the implicated products, which were sold at Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods stores.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand Maple Apple flavour Seasoned Pork Loin Roast (730g; Best Before 2020 OC 13; UPC 0 60383 20663 5) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Érablière Godbout recalls Érablière Godbout brand Sauce spaghetti (500 ml and 1 L; All units where the label does not mention “Keep Refrigerated”) because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: JBS Food Canada ULC recalls Provigo brand and Metro brand raw ground beef products due to E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and distribution details.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Colruyt brand salade de poulet méridionale / Southern chicken salad (150g; Best by 05/10/2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pain de viande aux poireaux / Meat loaf with leeks (Lots #902679, 905217 & 907970; Best before 06/10/2020, 12/10/2020 & 15/10/2020, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Gorgonzola (150g; Lot #P230006; Best before 01/10/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le picoreur brand Cuisse de poulet fermier bio BLC / organic chicken legs (Lot #25801101; Best by 27, 28 & 30/09/20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Louis Bechoux Snacks S.A. recalls Louis Bechoux Snacks brand Boulettes rôties / roasted dumplings (12x100g & 12x135g; Lot 080920; Best by 10/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Merricq recalls Merricq Thon Albacore frais / Fresh albacore tuna (Sold between 11 September and 21 September) due to elevated levels of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Aðföng recalls Himneskt brand Lífrænt rautt pestó / Organic red pesto (130g; Best before October 2022; Product of Italy) due to possible foreign matter (broken glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken (210g; Batch code L:15320; Best before 25.05.2022; product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO recalls AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO brand formaggio a latte crudo – stracchino / raw milk cheese (Lot #06/06/2020) due to shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (100 tablets; Batch code L 91424 C; Best before end December 2022) because aspartame is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Kredofood Ltd recalls three noodle products due to undeclared dairy protein and/or sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands recalls all batches and all dates of Pams brand Very Berry Dairy Dessert due to the possibility of the plastic container breaking and plastic pieces entering the product. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.