Tag: Staphylococcus aureus

Recalls and Alerts: December 1 – 4, 2019

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: Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp recalls Suantianyangmei Waxberry (230g; Best before 03.12.2020; UPC 6948576407226) and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry (230g; Best before 02.13.2020; UPC 6948576407219) due to undeclared sulphites and cyclamates.

Food Safety Recall: Fuji Food Products, Inc. recalls ready to eat sushi, salads and spring rolls due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls President’s Choice Colorful Coleslaw (14 oz; Lot codes B318005 and B318006; Use by 2019 DE 04) and Marketside Tri-Color Coleslaw (16 oz; Lot codes B318005 and B318006; Best by DEC 04 2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corp recalls Ourhome brand Spicy Jjamppongs (1020g; Best before 2020.09.11) due to undeclared oyster and squid.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Coleslaw (397g; Lots B318005 & B318006; Best Before 2019 DE 04) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Andes recalls various pastries and bread products that were not prepared or packaged under conditions that ensure safety for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Boerinneke recalls Boerinneke pâte à tartiner à base de riz (350g; Lots L9135, L9219 & L9259; Best before 15/08/2020, 07/11/2020 & 16/12/2020) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (France): Casino recalls Casino BIO brand Mini croquants au fromage de chèvre / Mini goat cheese crackers (75g; Lot B9323; Best before 08/2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): NATURE ET ALIMENTS recalls Préparation en poudre BIO pour desserts fermentés au soja / Organic freeze-dried fermented soy desserts (Lot #A1922405; Best before 10/02/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): iglo Deutschland recalls Chicken Nuggets Classic (Lots #L9271FW124 & L9271GW124; Best before 12.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): SC Swiss commercial GmbH recalls REWE Bio Schweizer Edelvollmilchschokolade / Organic Swiss milk chocolate (100g; Lot #1306064B; Best before 24.08.20) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): A&D S.p.A. recalls Matt non solo pane Zenzerelli bio – grissini con zenzero e lime bio / Organic gingerbread – breadsticks with ginger and organic lime (150g; Lot #L36 19; Best before 02.06.20) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Boerinneke pâte à tartiner à base de riz (350g; Lots L9135, L9219 & L9259; Best before 15/08/2020, 07/11/2020 & 16/12/2020) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls 12 Chicken Nuggets (250g; Lots #L9271FW124 & L9271GW124; Best before 12.2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Meatball Marinara meal (160g; Use by 08 December 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): VIANGRO recalls HACHE PORC BOEUF / Ground pork and beef (1.35 Kg; Lot #GB660-94841; Best before 05-12-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren De Keyser NV recalls Saint Alby brand Saucisses sèches / Dried sausages (275g / 5 x 55g; Lot #353048; Best before 29/01/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Franprix recalls Franprix brand Rillettes de Tours (230g; Lot #24510; Best before 03/12/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): HKScan Denmark A/S recalls minced chicken meat 7-10% fat (450g; Lot code/Use by 04.12.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Saprimex recalls La Belle Prairie brand Ground steak, 15% fat (600g; Lot 19325-5031; Best before 29/11/2019), La Belle Prairie brand Ground beef, 15% fat (350g; Lot #19325-5029; Best before 29/11/2019) and La Belle Prairie brand Ground steak, 15% fat (250g; Lot #19325-5044; Best before 29/11/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Rougeline recalls Les Paysans de Rougeline brand Tomates Cocktail (500g; Lot L 48047106) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gusto Di Casa recalls REWE Feine Welt – Kürbis Salbei Girasoli (250g; Best before 22.12.2019) due to foreign matter (soft metal foil) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bonus, Krónan, FK brands whole raw chicken (Lot #215-19-43-1-06; Pack dates 25.11, 26.11 and 27.11) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Alvis Bros LTD Lye Cross Farm recalls Sliced Cheddar (160g; Lot #L0259; Best before 09/12/2019; Product of Great Britain) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Saucisses sèches / Dried sausages (275g / 5 x 55g; Lot #353048; Best before 29/01/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): For Glory (A.M.N.) LTD recalls Tunisian couscous (800g;  Expiry 17/10/20) due to unusual Staphylococcus aureus levels.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Porirua recalls Zakberry brand New Zealand Fresh Strawberries (250g; sold from Pak’n Save Porirua, Wellington on 2 December 2019) due to possible foreign matter (plastic and glass) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 1 – 6, 2019

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/Pet Treat Safety Recall: Pet Supplies Plus recalls bulk pig ear product supplied to all locations by several different vendors due to the potential of Salmonella contamination. CDC reports 45 cases of Salmonella illness linked by epidemiological evidence to pig ear pet treats sold from bulk bins.

Food Safety Recall: Growers Express recalls multiple Green Giant, Growers Express, Signature Farms and Trader Joe’s brands of fresh vegetable products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Les Dépendances recalls Bouq’Émissaire brand goat cheese made from pasteurized milk (variable weights; All product sold on or before 5 July 2019) because the product was not manufactured or packaged in a manner that ensures safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Les Dépendances recalls Dongé brand Coulommiers raw milk cheese (500g; Best before 2019 JL 12; LOT MA010419CO; UPC 8 31014 41211 0) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Salish Sea Foods LP recalls Salish Sea Foods LP brand Emerald Cove, Malaspina, and Chef Creek Farmed Oysters (Lot #4787; Harvest/Process Date 06/24/19; Beach/Lease #0236161; Area 14-15) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Iceland): Four children have been diagnosed with shigatoxin-producing E. coli infections in the last 3 weeks. The children all live in the capital region but may have been infected in Bláskógabyggð.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Barebells recalls Barebells Salty Peanut Ice Cream Bar (73ml; Best before 2020-08-08) and Barebells Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Stick (110ml; Best before 2020-07-30 and 2020-07-31) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): P&B Foods Ltd. recalls Heera Premium Quality Golden Sultana (20 x 100g, 20 x 250g, 6 x 700g, 3 x 5kg, 10kg; Batch codes ED18/281, ED18/071, HP1TN1040319, HP3TN1210618, HP2TN1211118, 1G2280818, 1G1280818, 2G1100119, 2G1170419, 2G1261118, 2G1240518; Best before end 30 April 2020, 31 October 2020) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Co-op Ltd. recalls Co-op Veg Taster (Use by 07 July 2019) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): T’A MILANO SRL recalls Dragees arancia candita ricoperta di cioccolato fondente (120g; various best before dates) due to undeclared sulphur.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Asia Express Food recalls Sempio brand Herbal Soybean Paste (12 x 500g) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): P&B Foods Ltd recalls Heera Premium Quality Golden Sultana (20 x 100g, 20 x 250g, 6 x 700g, 3 x 5kg, 10kg; Batch codes ED18/281, ED18/071, HP1TN1040319, HP3TN1210618, HP2TN1211118, 1G2280818, 1G1280818, 2G1100119, 2G1170419, 2G1261118, 2G1240518; Best before end 30 April 2020, 31 October 2020) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op Ltd recalls Co-op Veg Taster (Use by 07 July 2019) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fromagerie du Gros-chêne recalls Moellon – Fromage au lait cru de vache / Raw cow’s milk cheese (300g; Lots 308.19 & 1008.19; Best before 03/08/19 & 10/08/19, respectively) due to LIsteria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Ferme de Neubempt recalls Ferme de Neubempt brand maquée au lait cru (190g; Best before 05/07/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TLC recalls various TLC brand catering products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sonnendorfer GmbH recalls certain shell eggs (Best before 22.07.19) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Damse Kaasmakerij recalls Damse Mokke cheese, large (Lot #190528; Best before 22/07/2019 and 23/07/2019) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Stjörnugrís ehf recalls The ISK brand Fresh ground pork (Best before 03.07.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): P & B Foods Ltd. recalls Heera Chilli Powder Extra Hot (6 x 1kg and 10 x 400g; Batch code PB9446M/4; Best before end April 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders Supermarkets and PLUS Supermarkets recall certain raisin-currant rolls due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): P & B Foods Ltd recalls Heera Chilli Powder Extra Hot (6 x 1kg and 10 x 400g; Batch code PB9446M/4; Best before end April 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls MultiFit Poumon d’agneau / lamb lung (150g; Lot 024; Best before 13.11.2020; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Anatum contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Fine Being Ha’Basar Ltd. recalls Frozen ground turkey (500g; Expiry date 31/7/19) due to Salmonella contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: February 20 – 21, 2019

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

Allergy Alert: J Bar B Foods recalls H-E-B MADE IN TEXAS ORIGINAL Smoked Sausage (14-oz vacuum-sealed pack; Lot code LN2 90149; Sell by 5/19/19) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Meijer recalls Meijer brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies (12-count and 20-count; Sold between February 13, 2019 and February 20, 2019) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Jacques Torres Manufacturing LLC recalls “Jacques” Big Daddy Dark Chocolate Bar (2.2 lb/1kg; uncoded) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls various brands of Debittered Brewer’s Yeast due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Canada Herb recalls Canada Herb brand Fish Mint (variable weight; Lot 1721-0060 13/FEB) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Top Grain recalls Top Grain Probios Biscuits KAMUT CAPRICCIO AI FICHI (200g/7.05 oz; Lot #25318A0) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Sondey 24 Jaffa Cakes (300g; Best before 01.01.19, 01.02.19, 01.03.19, 01.04.19, 01.05.19, 01.06.19, 01.07.19, 01.08.19) and Sondey Jaffa Minis (125g; Best before 01.07.19, 01.08.19, 01.11.19) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Sounas recalls Sounas Tandoori Masala Naan (5/pack; Batch codes 30501, 00301; Best before 4 April 2019, 30 May 2019) and Sounas Naan Breads Tandoori Masala (2/pack; Batch codes 29101, 30502, 00301, 01701; Best before 21 March 2019, 11 April 2019, 30 May 2019, 15 June 2019) due to  undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Everest Ices recalls Everest Ices Pistachio Ice Cream, Everest Ices Gold Pistachio Kulfi, Everest Ices Kulfi Sticks and Everest Ices Pistachio Kulfi Cones due to undeclared almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for information on the affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl recalls Sondey Orange Jaffa Cakes (300g; Best before 01 January 2019; 01 February 2019; 01 March 2019; 01 April 2019; 01 May 2019; 01 June 2019; 01 July 2019; 01 August 2019) and Sondey Jaffa Minis Orange Assortment (125g; Best before 01 July 2019; 01 August 2019; 01 November 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura recalls Alnatura Kinder-Bircher-Müsli (Best before 11.10.2019 and 02.11.2019) and Alnatura Müslikekse (Best before 04.09.2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of apple stalks) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): JOD Food Products recalls Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Chilli (200g; Best before 22.05.19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England specific): EH Booths recalls Diced Red onion, Butternut Squash and Red Onion Soup Mix, Diced White Onions, Minestrone Soup Mix and Leek and Potato Soup Mix due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for information on the affected batch codes.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Un Chi Enterprise Development Company recalls Salted Egg Paste (180g; Best before October 25, 2019; Product of China) due to excessive Staphylococcus aureus.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bio Living recalls ​Nature’s Path Envirokidz Gorilla Munch Cereal (284g; Best Before 24/08/2019 and 21/09/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Equagold Limited recalls specific batches of its own brand Belgian style Couverture, Dark Ghana 70%, Dark Gourmet 56%, and Dark Gourmet 53% chocolate due to incorrect labelling about the presence of undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Bella Chocolates Limited recalls all batches and all dates of Bella Chocolates brand dark chocolate products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): House of Chocolate recalls certain House of Chocolate brand dark chocolate products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Silky Oak Chocolate Company Ltd recalls all batches and all dates of its Silky Oak brand dark chocolate products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Epicurean Dairy Ltd recalls certain The Collective brand Raspberry Hibiscus Skyr due to a choking hazard (large pieces of hibiscus petals). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.