Food Safety Recall Summary: October 26 – November 15, 2017

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United States

CC Kitchens LLC recalls approximately 269 pounds of meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Ohio.

Chelsea Food Services dba Journey Cuisine recalls approximately 28,064 pounds of pork and chicken burritos and wrap products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. recalls approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Haig’s Delicacies recalls Taboule Salad (10-oz plastic tub, 3-unit multi pack & 6-lb bulk foodservice bag; Lot #17298; Expiry date 11/16/17) due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled product was distributed in California through retail stores.

Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods LLC recalls Nature’s Touch Frozen Organic Fine Whole Green Beans (10 oz.; Best before 2017 JUN 04 to 2019 JUN 21; UPC 8 73668 00141) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed through three retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods recalls Sukhi’s CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA with NAAN BREAD & BASMATI RICE (11-oz. frozen microwaveable sealed containers; Use by 11/07/2018; Lot #83790) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items were shipped to a distributor in California.

Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat (Use by 10/10 through 10/13; SKU #50286) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold in Trader Joe’s retail stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Yorgo Foods Inc. recalls select varieties of Hommus and Baba Ghannouj, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed at retail stores in NY and NJ.

Yorgo’s Foods Inc. recalls all Greek-style food products it manufactures due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Agropur Cooperative recalls Agropur Import Collection Firm Ripened Comté Cheese (200g; All Best Before dates up to and including 18 FE 09; UPC 0 67400 00397 0; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.

International House of Caviar Ltd. recalls AKI brand Chum Salmon Caviar (50g; Lot #L N16319.14; Best before 2017/11/17; UPC 6 28451 22603 1) because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, and may have been distributed nationally.

Maple Leaf Foods recalls Maple Leaf brand Chicken Breast Strips (840g; Best Before 2018 SE 29; UPC 0 63100 03089 6) because the product may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationally.

M. Simon Bonin recalls various prepared foods because they were manufactured under conditions that do no ensure their safety for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items.

True North Salmon Co. Ltd. recalls True North Seafood Company brand Toppers Smoked Salmon Flakes seasoned with lemon and dill (113g; All Best Before dates up to and including November 17, 2017; Product code 7838; UPC 0 60719 72255 6) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario, and may have been distributed nationally.

Vantage Foods (ON) Inc. recalls Ground Lean Veal (Variable size; Best Before 2017NO04; UPC starts with 0 226811; Prepared for Food Basics) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Belgium: Aldi recalls Excellence brand Boulette de sanglier – sauce au poivre/Pork dumplings in pepper sauce, frozen, ready-to-eat (Lot #150917; Best before end 09/2018) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Belgium: Lidl recalls cherry tomatoes (500g plastic container; Lot L60492; Sold November 6-10, 2017) because the product may contain foreign matter.

Belgium: Unilever Belgium recalls Zwan brand Sausages in Tomato Sauce (Expiry dates 20/01/2020, 07/03/2020 & 08/03/2020) due to underprocessing.

Belgium: Vivera recalls Rondelle aux Légumes brand Vegetable Burger Patty (Lot #8718300057007 – 000000000101613322; Best Before 20-11-2017) due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria.

Denmark: Dansk Supermarked Group recalls Noel Mediterranean Snacks, Fuet Coins (100g; Best before 4/11-2017; Product of Spain) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Denmark: J. Chr. Juhl A/S recalls Cold-smoked salmon and Hot-smoked pighaj due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for product details.

Denmark: Johannes Dam & Søn recalls Økologiske Bornholmske Grahamsknæk (170g; Best before 08.07.2018; Lot #08.07.2018) due to contamination with extraneous material (metal).

Denmark: Supreme Food ApS recalls Toasted Almonds (135g; Production dates 26/10/2017 & 31/10/2017; Batch Nos. 2610171 & 3110170) and Toasted Almonds with Salt (135g; Production date 31-10-2017; Batch No. 3110170) due to excessive levels of aflatoxin.

Denmark: Toms Gruppen A / S recalls four varieties of Anthon Berg Marcipan bread because the product may be contaminated with pieces of orange plastic. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Finland: Kesko Oyj recalls frozen Pirkka chicken wings (400g; All best before dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Germany: DMK Deutsche Milchkontor GmbH recalls various MILRAM and private label cheese products due to possible contamination with small plastic pieces. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Germany: Jütro Tiefkühlkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls BIO GRENO Himbeeren / BIO GRENO raspberries (300g; Best before 11.04.2019) due to possible norovirus contamination.

Germany: Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG recalls K-Classic Delikatess Rotkohl / K-Classic Delicatessen Red Cabbage (680g; Batch #ML3 L6287; Best before 31.12.2020) because some of the jars may contain pieces of wire.

Germany: Mina Spices recalls Mina Spices Pepper Milled (500g; Batch 754; Best before 31.12.2020; Product of Spain) and Mina Spices Pepper Black (80g; Batch 754; Best before 31.12.2020; Product of Spain), due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Germany: Toms Gruppen A/S recalls two varieties of Anthon Berg Marsipan bread, because orange plastic pieces have been found in the product. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Germany: Vossko GmbH & Co. KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG brand Knusper Dinos (400g; Expiry date 04.10.2018) due to possible contamination with plastic pieces.

Ireland: ACFL Ltd. trading as The Cheese Hub recalls all cheese wedges, cheese wheels, grated cheese and pre-packs of cheese bearing the approval number IE 1987 EC (All batches and best before dates; May be labelled under The Little Milk Company brand), due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Ireland: Aldi Stores Ltd. recalls The Deli brand Red Pesto (140g; Use by dates up to and including dates in November 2017) due to product spoilage.

Ireland: Creative Nature recalls Creative Nature brand Apricot Kernels (Batch #58997, Best before 30/12/2018) due to high levels of hydrocyanic acid (cyanide).

Ireland: Lidl Ireland recalls Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Paprika and Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Garlic (3 x 80g; Best before 31 December 2023; Product of Spain) because they may contain struvites (salt crystals).

Ireland: Sheridan Cheesemongers Ltd. recalls Brie de Meaux Cheese (Use-by 19.11.17 and 26.11.17; Product of France), due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Sweden: Coop recalls Coop brand Frozen Broccoli Balls with cheese and basil (Best before July 12, 2018) due to possible contamination with pieces of glass.

Sweden: Hedman’s Delikatesser recalls sausages due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for product details.

Sweden: Kronfågel recalls four Chicken spreads due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a details on the recalled products.

UK: Lidl recalls Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Paprika and Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil with Garlic (3 x 80g; Best before 31 December 2023) because they may contain struvites (salt crystals).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Hong Kong: The Centre for Food Safety alerts the public not to consume three varieties of Organic Irish Cheddar Cheese manufactured in Ireland by The Little Milk Co., due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the official notice for complete details of affected products.

Israel: Al-Othmani Salads recalls Corn in Mayonnaise (250g and 400g; Dated 07/11/11) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Israel: Ariel Bakery recalls Mozart Mousse Cake (600g; Production code 7276; Best before 01.02.18) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Israel: Hamawi Bros. Ltd. recalls Corn Kernel (1kg/5.2kg) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand: Bee Corner Ltd recalls Beecorner brand Lemon Honey (500g plastic jar; Best before 13/09/2020; Batch #1190) due to possible contamination with sharp metal foreign matter.

New Zealand: Westervelt Owhaoko Honey Ltd recalls Taku Honey brand Honey with Lemon (500g plastic jar; Best before 13/09/2020; Batch #WHA1190) due to possible contamination with sharp metal foreign matter.

Recalls and Alerts: September 12 – 17, 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.

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United States

Outbreak Alert: CDC and Texas Health Officials warn the public that anyone who consumed raw milk or raw milk products from K-Bar Dairy (Paradise, Texas) between June 1 and Aug. 7, 2017, should get antibiotic treatment to avoid the risk of lifelong, chronic infections as a result of infection with Brucella RB51. So far, CDC and Texas health officials have received reports about people who drank K-Bar milk or have symptoms consistent with brucellosis caused by RB51 in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Ohio, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.

Outbreak Alert: The Rhode Island Department of Health is investigating two cases of Listeria infection linked to consumption of queso fresco made with unpasteurized milk.

Outbreak Alert: CDC reports a 7-state outbreak of Campylobacter illnesses linked to puppies purchased from Petland, a national pet store chain. Thirty-nine confirmed cases have been reported; 9 of the victims required hospitalization.

Allergy Alert: America New York RI Wang Food Group recalls approximately 53,973 pounds of Heat Treated but Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable pork sausage products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products, which were distributed for institutional use and for retail sale in New Jersey and New York.

Allergy Alert: Cherry Valley Marketplace recalls CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES and CHERRY VALLEY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES (12 oz pkgs; Expiry 09/20/2017 and 09/30/17) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Food Safety Recall: German Sausage Haus, LLC recalls approximately 1,252 pounds of Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable (HTNFCNSS) meat products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products, which were distributed for institutional use and shipped to retail stores in Washington State.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Canda Six Fortune Enterprise Co. Ltd. recalls various Ri Wang Food Chinese Brand sausages due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products, which were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Greenspace Brands recalls Love Child Organics brand Baby’s First Buckwheat + Chia Organic Infant Cereal (227g; Product codes 2017NO16, 2017DE21, 2018JA24, 2018AL09, and 2018SE26: UPC 8 58860 00181 7) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was supplied to retailers nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Fruits & Légumes Mercier inc. recalls Crab Galettes (225g; all lots sold up to and including September 12, 2017) due to undeclared mustard seed, soy, wheat and sulfites.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lidl Denmark recalls Soft-baked Triple chocolate cookies (210g; Best by 21/07/2018; Lot no. 1720309-02) due to undeclared gluten, milk, egg and soy and possible trace contamination with nuts and lupins.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): K.T. Food recalls Delikatessen’s Æggestand (100g; Expiry 07/10/2017; Lot no. 607-1) due to undeclared eggs and milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Cookie and Cream Biscuits (176g; all batches and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Cookie and Cream Biscuits (176g; all batches and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Linseneintopf (400g; Expiry date 30.05.2020) due to possible contamination with plastic pieces.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBio vegan rice nougat crisp (80g; Best by 01/2018; Lot no. L17045) due to contamination with broken glass.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Arla recalls Arla Milk, 1.5% (10-liter bag-in-box; Best before September 19, 2017) and Arla Standard Milk, 3.0% (10-liter bag-in-box; Best before September 19, 2017) because the milk may be contamined with a dishwashing solution.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): JM Lifestyle International Limited recalls Love Child Organics brand Baby’s First Buckwheat + Chia Organic Infant Cereal (227g; Batch codes 2018JA24 and 2018AL09; Best before January 24, 2018 , April 9, 2018; Product of Canada) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Angliss Hong Kong Food Service Limited recalls Holland Organics brand Dutch Organic Fresh Whole Milk (1 liter; Use by October 2, 2017, October 3, 2017; Product of Netherlands) due to excessive total bacterial counts.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Greens (HK) Ltd recalls Vadilal Fruit Bonanza Ice Cream (Cashew & Coconut) and Vadilal Tender Coconut Ice Cream (140 mL; Best before October 14, 2018; Product of India) due to total bacterial counts and coliform bacteria counts in excess of legal limits.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Hans Continental Smallgoods Pty Ltd recalls Hans Spanish Chorizo (250g; Use By 1 Dec 2017) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold at Coles stores in QLD and NSW.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Skazka Delicatessen recalls Leis brand Dillspitzen Getrocknet (dill) (50g; Best before 10.11.2017) due to presence of Salmonella and a high level of Enterobacteriaceae.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains

**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: September 5 – 8, 2017

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United States

Allergy Alert: Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. recalls San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt (4 x 4-oz pkg; Use by 10/15/17 B10; UPC 47502 19701) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Northside Noodle Company recalls Ragazzo’s ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALL MIX (1-lb polystyrene foam packages; Lot codes 2008, 2024 and 2044; Produced June 6, 2017, June 27, 2017 and Aug. 2, 2017) due to undeclared soy. The recalled product was shipped to Super One Foods in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Allergy Alert: Wegmans recalls Assorted Muffins 4 Pack (UPC 77890-22744) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Garden of Life, LLC recalls Baby Organic Liquid (Expiration date 12/2018; Lot Nos. 5487617, 5487717, 5487817 and 5500817; UPC 58010 12073) because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and potentially pose a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid.

Food Safety Recall: Country Fresh Orlando, LLC recalls various products (Best if Used by dates between August 12, 2017 through August 20, 2017) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were supplied to Southeastern Grocers, Publix Supermarkets Inc. and Walmart Stores Inc. in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): The British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) advise consumers that an ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus in pineapple chunks has identified additional products that may be affected. Please refer to the BCCDC and AHS notices for a detailed list of affected products and retail distribution information.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Minderleinsmühle GmbH & Co. KG recalls Rosengarten organic berries muesli (750g; Best by 28.05.18) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Czech Republic): Diana Company s. r. o. recalls Goji dried fruit (imported from China; Batch PFT17023 and NH20170301) due to contamination with carbofuran pesticide.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Arla Foods recalls Yoggi Vanilje med Top (170g; Best before 25/09/2017) due to potential for yeast growth.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Nocker GmbH recalls Lyoner strips (300g and 1 Kg) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Gourmet Pork Ham, top quality, reduced fat (175g; Best by 16.10.2017; Batch code L3194057613, MHD 16.10.2017) due to staphylococcal enterotoxin.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Ma’Of Galil Ltd. recalls shell eggs (Date stamps up to and including Oct 20) due to contamination with Salmonella enteritidis.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): North Foster Pty Ltd trading as Treat Dreams Australia recalls Treat Dreams Chocolate Bar – Caramel (100g; Best Before 30 November 2017) and Treat Dreams Chocolate Bar – Peanut Butter and Jam (100g; Best Before 30 November 2017) due to undeclared wheat and peanuts. The recalled products were sold at The Cruelty Free Stores in NSW and VIC.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hellers Ltd recalls Hellers brand Breakfast Angus Beef sausages (10-pack; Use by 22/09/17) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was sold at Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square supermarkets throughout the South Island.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Snack Brands Australia recalls Kettle Sea Salt Kettle Fried Potato Chips (175g and 300g packets; Best before 11NOV17) and Kettle Rosemary and Sea Salt Kettle Fried Potato Chips (175g packets; Best before 11NOV17) due to the presence of white rubber pieces that may cause injury if consumed. The recalled products were sold at Coles (NSW) and Woolworths (NSW and Victoria).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Wanaka Milk Company Ltd recalls Udderly Fresh Raw Milk brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (various sizes; Batch 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303; Use by 18 August 2017 – 27 August 2017) due to Campylobacter contamination.