Tag: staphylococcal enterotoxin

Food Safety Recalls: October 1 – 16, 2018

The FoodBugLady is back after a two-week holiday, and it’s time to play catch-up.

Here is a list of recalls relating to food safety issues for the first half of October. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices containing detailed information for each alert.

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USA

October 16th: Prime Deli Corporation (Lewisville, Texas) is recalling approximately 217 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with bacon products that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

October 15th: A La Carte Foods Properties, LLC (Belle Rose, LA) is recalling approximately 30,438 pounds of meat and poultry products that contain meat produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

October 11th: Valley Fine Foods (Forest City, N.C.) is recalling approximately 35,516 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked meat and poultry products that may be adulterated due to presence of spoilage organisms that have rendered it unwholesome and unfit for human food.

October 11th: Jerky Boyz Chicken Jerky (Pigeon Forge, Tenn) is recalling approximately 23 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken jerky products due to a processing deviation that may have led to underprocessing of products.

October 10th: Malone’s Fine Sausage Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) is recalling approximately 26,323 pounds of ready-to-eat pork head cheese product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 6th: Bazzini LLC (Allentown, PA) is recalling 4,000 pounds of Roasted and Salted Colossal Natural, Super Colossal Natural and Rams Head Natural In Shell Pistachios received from one of its suppliers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

October 5th: Ladyfingers Caterers is voluntarily recalling its Signature Shaved Country Ham Rolls as a result of the Johnston County Hams recall. The rolls were made with ham produced by Johnston County Hams, which recently initiated a recall of its ham products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 5th: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods (Richmond, VA) is recalling approximately 18,296 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry deli-sliced products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 5th: Randsland Farms Inc. recalls Randsland brand Broccoli Florets and Broccoli Salad Kit due to Listeria contamination.

October 4th: Working Cow Homemade Ice Cream, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL) is conducting a voluntary recall of No Sugar Added Vanilla and No Sugar Added Chocolate ice cream manufactured in three-gallon tubs during the month of May 2018 due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 4th: Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, LLC is issuing a voluntary product recall for two products that may contain Johnston County Hams recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 4th: JBS Tolleson, Inc. (Tolleson, AZ) is recalling approximately 6,937,195 pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

October 3rd: Johnston County Hams (Smithfield, N.C.) is recalling approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Canada

October 15th: Abbott is recalling certain Abbott brand formulated liquid nutrition products in 235 mL metal cans from the marketplace due to possible bacterial contamination. One illness has been reported.

October 12th: Fromagerie Les Rivières recalls various cheeses that may not be safe to consume.

October 12th: Le Petit Magasin recalls Bolognaise Tomato sauce that may not be safe to consume.

October 11th: Euro-Balkan Specialty Foods recalls Euro-Balkan Specialty Foods brand Balkan Style Kajmak Cream Cheese Product due to Staphylococcus enterotoxin contamination.

October 9th: La Granja Foods recalls The Farm La Granja brand Queso ranchero fresco from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

October 5th: Ferme Écologique Coop d’Ulverton recalls cheeses made with raw (unpasteurized) goat milk due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

October 4th: Sobeys Inc. is recalling certain Sobeys brand packaged vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 3rd: Monsieur Émile Smokehouse is recalling Monsieur Émile Smokehouse brand and unbranded Smoked Salmon, sold refrigerated, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 2nd: Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling certain $10 Chicken Fries from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product is associated with an outbreak investigation.

Europe

October 13th (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Mackerel fillets due to Listeria contamination.

October 15th (Denmark): Løgismose recalls Løgismose brand chicken due to Campylobacter contamination.

October 15th (Denmark): Aldi Danmark Aps recalls “Landlyst” turkey breast due to Salmonella contamination.

October 10th (Denmark): Himmerlandskød recalls Champion chopped beef due to Salmonella and E. coli contamination.

October 3rd (Denmark): Naturesource ApS recalls organic goji berries and organic chocolate coated goji berries due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

October 5th (Finland): SOK recalls POPCORN MAISSINJYVISSÄ Rainbow Popcorn due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

October 16th (France): CASINO recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Quenelles Lyonnaises Nature pur beurre due to Listeria contamination.

October 12th (France): Intermarché recalls Jean Rozé brand Picada due to Salmonella contamination.

October 10th (France): Auchan recalls Atelier Blini brand 8 falafels (pois chiches, carottes & coriandre) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 8th (France): Geantcasino recalls Casino Bio brand crêpes moelleuses au sucre de canne et au lait frais due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (France): EARL Les Poulettes brand shell eggs recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

October 12th (Germany): Bur Sales GmbH recalls Tunas brand Sesame paste and Sesame paste with pistachios due to Salmonella contamination.

October 12th (Germany): HOFKÄSEREI VETTER recalls BLAUSCHIMMEL RAW MILK CHEESE, soft cheese at least 50% fat due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (Ireland): The Raw Chocolate Company recalls Raw Chocolate Goji Berries due to foreign matter (small metal pieces) contamination.

October 15th (Italy): Mareblus recalls Tuna in Olive Oil due to a potential processing error.

October 8th (Italy): AZIENDA AGRICOLA BOSI LUIGI recalls Fresh Eggs from Free-range Hens due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

October 4th (Italy): Macelleria Partenzi di Partenzi Francesco recalls Salsiccia stagionata /  Seasoned sausage due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): Nutravant recalls Protein+ White 31% (gusto Crema-Limone) due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): Bauli SpA recalls CROISSANT A LIEVITAZIONE NATURALE CON CREMA AL LATTE due to Salmonella contamination.

October 3rd (Italy): SOCIETA AGRICOLA F.LLI PONTI recalls FORMAGGELLA due to STEC E. coli contamination.

October 12th (Luxembourg): Atelier Blini brand 8 falafels (pois chiches, carottes & coriandre) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 10th (Luxembourg): Ochsen-Ziemerenden pet food product recalled due to foreign matter (small metal pieces) contamination.

October 13th (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Mackerel fillets due to Listeria contamination.

October 5th (Netherlands): PLUS Supermarkets recalls PLUS Lamsspies piri piri due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli bacterium.

October 2nd (Netherlands): DekaMarkt and Poiesz recalls Jong Belegen Boerenkaas due to contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli bacterium.

October 1st (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Guldgrytan brand Nötfärs 6% due to Salmonella contamination.

October 5th (UK): The Raw Chocolate Company are recalling their Chocolate Goji Berries because they may contain small pieces of metal.

October 1st (UK): Montezuma’s Chocolates Ltd is recalling its ‘Great British Puddings Truffle Collection’, because it may contain small pieces of plastic in the lemon meringue truffle.

Australia and New Zealand

October 11th (Australia): Drakes Supermarkets recalls Drakes Gourmet Premium Selection Silverside due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 5th (New Zealand): FSL Foods Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Fruzio brand premium mixed berries as the product may contain foreign matter (metal).

Asia, Africa and the Middle East

October 3rd (Israel): Maadaney Hagalil recalls various kebab products due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 26 – 29, 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: Van’s Foods recalls Van’s Gluten Free Original (BEST BY AUG 22 2018; Lot #A640234710-WL2 (WL1 not affected by recall)) and Van’s Belgian HS WF 12/8 (BEST BY AUG 22 2018; Lot #A640234710-WL2) due to undeclared gluten and milk). The products were distributed solely to food retailers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Ethnic Foods Inc. recalls Bhavnagri Mix snack mix (19 oz; Lot # 28517, 31917, 33817, 35317, 01118, 02318, 02918, 05118, 07318) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall: Pinnacle Foods Inc. recalls approximately 32,479 pounds of heat-treated, shelf stable beef products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. (British Columbia, Canada) recalls all Greenbelt Microgreen products (All best before dates from 4/24/18 and 4/30/18) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens were distributed to Whole Foods stores in Washington between 04/11/18 and 04/24/2018.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Legend Q Trading Inc. recalls Golden Ocean Inc. brand and Liao Bu De brand fish products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd. recalls Wang Korea brand Seafood Dumpling (Gyoza) (680g; Product code JUL.05 2018, SEP.16 2018, SEP.15 2019; UPC 087703022843) and Wang Korea brand Vegetable Dumpling (Pimiento) (680g; Product code APR.08 2019; UPC 087703023352) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain Rimbey Foods Ltd. brand and Fuge Fine Meat brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. 

Food Safety Recall (Update): The Meat Shop at Pine Haven recalls certain pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Real Deal Meats Ltd. recalls Real Deal Meats pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: K&K Foodliner recalls K&K Foodliner brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Irvings Farm Fresh Ltd. recalls certain Irvings Farm Fresh brand pork products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La société Purasana NV recalls Chlorella Bio (200g; OCH-DF-160330/10; Best by 30/10/19) due to undeclared sulfite.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MARMA SPRL recalls Marma chlorella poudre bio (200g; LOT 6286 THT 30/05/18) and Marma spiruline poudre bio (200g; LOT 7254 THT 30/04/19) due to undeclared sulfite.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Bifteki and Mini Bifteki (750g) due to undeclared milk, eggs, wheat flour and mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Monoprix recalls Le Wrap Poulet Basilic (Best before 29/04/2018) due to undeclared fish and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heidemark GmbH Ahlhorn recalls K-Purland Lets BBQ Turkey Minced Steaks (Lot #9111002; Best by 04.05.2018) due to undeclared milk, lactose, celery and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Hearty Food Company Cottage Pie (400g; Best by 24 April 2018, 27 April 2018, 28 April 2018, 30 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018, 03 May 2018, 04 May 2018, 05 May 2018) and Hearty Food Company Sausage and Mash (400g; Best by 25 April 2018, 26 April 2018, 29 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA punch roll, chocolate ball and arrax ball due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Runwick Roastery Ltd recalls Cupsmith Truly Magnificent White Hot Chocolate (240g; Best before 31 December 2018 & 31 March 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Hearty Food Company Cottage Pie (400g; Best by 24 April 2018, 27 April 2018, 28 April 2018, 30 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018, 03 May 2018, 04 May 2018, 05 May 2018) and Hearty Food Company Sausage and Mash (400g; Best by 25 April 2018, 26 April 2018, 29 April 2018, 01 May 2018, 02 May 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La ferme de la Bourgade recalls Raw Milk Farm Butter (Lot #08/05/2018; Best by 08/05/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls La Petite Normande brand Camembert petite normande AOP (250g; Lot #260218DS0; Best before 08/05/2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hygiena S.A. recalls Prémibio brand PREMIBIO Prémilait 1er age 900g (0-6 mois) BIO à base de lait de vache (Lot #257; Best before 14/09/2020) due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Artisans du bio recalls Fromage brebis affinée au lait cru bio (150g; Lot #182058; Best before 14,15,16,21 and 22/05/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls Fromagerie du Plessis brand Camembert de Normandie AOP (Lot #260218DS0; Best before 11 mai 2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischwarenfabrik Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG recalls Marten Poultry Salami Sticks (Best before 14.06.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kräutergarten Pommerland recalls Elfentraum (50g; Batch 10042019; Best before 10.04.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Société fromagère de la Brie recalls Le Coulommiers 45% mg French Soft Cheese (500g; Batch #77432-5B057; Best before 05.05.2018) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Inter Ovo recalls Gutsglück Free-range Eggs (Best before 29.04.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Döllinghareico GmbH & Co. KG recalls Hareico Bratwurst trad (500g; Best before 21.08.2018) due to foreign matter (6mm-large, red plastic foreign body) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Avoca Stores recalls Camembert de Normandie Cheese made from raw milk (250g; Batch #260218DS0; Use by 02.05.18) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fromagerie du Plessis recalls Fromagerie du Plessis brand Camembert de Normandie AOP (Lot #260218DS0; Best before 11 mai 2018) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): EMTÉ recalls various ground beef products due to potential contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop Supermarkten recalls Coop lean minced beef due to potential contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (UK): GB Poultry Ltd recalls Breaded Chicken Escalops with Sweet Chilli Mayo (850g; Lot code MFWH15IE; Use by 26 April 2018 and 27 April 2018) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls a range of pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: February 26 – 28, 2017

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

Food Safety Recall: Caven’s Meats (Conover, OH) recalls Hickory Smoked Baked Ham – Water Added (various packages sizes; Packed on dates December 30, 2017 through February 2, 2018) due to a processing deviation and possible presence of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

Canada

Allergy Alert: S. Bourassa Mont-Tremblant ltée (Mont Tremblant, QC) recalls BONBON FRUIT ASS / Assorted Fruit Candies (variable weights; all lots up to and including 27 February 2018) due to undeclared soy, milk, wheat and eggs.

Allergy Alert: IGA Marché Toppetta (Montreal, QC) recalls various products due to undeclared sesame seeds, wheat and nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update: Industry recalls Lotte brand Kancho Choco Biscuit (54g and 216g; All batch codes where peanut is not declared) due to undeclared peanut. The recalled product was distributed by retailers in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and possibly nationally.

Food Safety Recall: IKEA Canada recalls IKEA GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING Marshmallow candy (100g; All codes sold in 2018; UPC 1.602.603.11.0002) due to mice infestation in the production facility.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): ASBA Danmark ApS recalls various Gourmet Easter Eggs due to undeclared milk, soy, almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Importer recalls Hellenic Grocery Handmade Loukoumi Mixed Flavours (200g) due to undeclared pistachio. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes and Best Before dates.

Allergy Alert (UK): DSAM Consulting S.A. recalls Hellenic Grocery Handmade Loukoumi Mixed Flavours (200g) due to undeclared pistachio. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes and Best Before dates.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl recalls Favorina Dip Eggs Cocoa Crème and Favorina Dip Eggs Milk Crème (4 x 36g; Batch code L1506A7LP; Best by 30.07.2018) due to undeclared milk, gluten, egg, peanut, soya, and nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Biofresh Belgium recalls Biscotte à la farine de bise   (270g; Lot #172812 and 174722; Best by 12/07/2018 and 22/11/2018 respectively) due to possible foreign object (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Valio Oy recalls Valio Tutti 1 milk-based infant formula and Valio Tutti 2 milk-based follow-on formula (1-L UHT; Best before 14.6.2018) due to a packaging defect that may result in product spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): IKEA Oy recalls IKEA GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING Marshmallow candy (100g; All codes sold in 2018; UPC 1.602.603.11.0002) due to mice infestation in the production facility.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl recalls Eridanous Squid Rings (630g; Batch 8003; best-before date: 07/2019; Product of Greece) as the cooking instructions are not in English.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Senoble Italia SpA recalls Vitalibre brand Latte Fermentato Gusto Mirtillo / Blueberry flavor fermented milk (2 x 125g; Best by 10-03-2018) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Edo Trading Company recalls Lotte Kancho Biscuit (Choco) (54g; Best by May 18, 2018 and May 19, 2018; Product of Korea) due to undecalred almonds.

Australia and New Zealand

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall (Australia): Rockmelons from a single grower in Nericon, New South Wales have been linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in ten (10) elderly people in New South Wales (6 cases), Victoria (1 case) and Queensland (3 cases) between January 17 and February 9, 2018. The company ceased production after receiving notification of the problem and the implicated produce has been removed from the market.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Manassen Foods recalls Sharwood’s Plain Puppodums (113g; All Best Before End Dates up to and including Best Before End MAY 2019) due to undeclared gluten.