Tag: Staphylococcus aureus

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.

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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.

Recalls and Alerts: January 19 – 21, 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: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls Rice cake soup food (6.4 oz; Expiration date June 20th 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Pet Food Safety Recall: JustFoodForDogs recalls Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato and Turducken dog food meals (all sizes; Best by 11/01/18 through 01/14/19) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed listeriosis has been reported but there have been reports of short-term symptoms in some dogs (diarrhea and vomiting). Lab tests confirm Listeria monocytogenes in green beans purchased from a restaurant supply distributor and used in the recalled foods.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Arthri-D, LLC recalls Arthri-D Dietary Supplement (120 ct; Lot #1701-092; Manufactured March 2017) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Break Ventures/California Basics recalls Zero for Him Dietary Supplement (150 ct; Lot#1010-638; Expiration date November 2020) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed nationally through Amazon.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Te Chang Food Tofu Tranches – saveur de barbecue (350g; all lots; UPC 4 710189 810203) and Te Chang Food Satay Sauce Bean Curd (70g; all lots; UPC 4 710189 041201) due to undeclared  peanut and sesame. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationally.

Allergy Alert: Alimentation Ste-Brigitte (Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval) recalls Sous-marin / Submarine (All product sold up to January 19, 2018) due to undeclared mustard seeds, soy and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Fermes Morgan (Montcalm, QC) recalls Ragoût de canard / Duck stew (500 mL or 1 liter; All expiration dates up to and including December 5, 2018) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Imperial Caviar & Seafood recalls Imperial Caviar & Seafood Whitefish Roe (50g; Lot #14017-01; Best before 29-MAI-2018; UPC 1 86866 90027 9) because the product may support growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold by retailers in Ontario and Quebec, and may have been distributed nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Kikumbia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. recalls The Village Cheese Company brand Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese (0.164 Kg; Vat E#22-17; Best before 201FE16, 2018FE17, 2018FE18, 2018MR08, 2018MR09, 2018MR14, 2018MR30, 2018AP25, 2018MA15, 2018MA16, 2018MA17, 2018MA25, 2018JN06; UPC 0245201 707369) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination. The recalled products were sold by retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls Softkernerugbrød (1000g; Sold 19.01.18) and Aktiv protein brød (600g; Best before 25/01/18) because the products may be contaminated with refrigerant.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Westfälische Fleischwarenfabrik Stockmeyer GmbH recalls Stockmeyer Delika- tess Teewurst (125g; Lot L87 HXS; Best before 08.02.2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Frozen Corn Kernel (450g; Best before 2019-06-09) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): James Hall recalls BBQ Pulled Pork due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete information on the affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Jerusalem Poultry Company recalls Chicken Kebab (500g; Best before 28-1-18) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): ABC Sales & Marketing Pty Ltd recalls Various Mamee Rice Sticks and Snacks due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Simplot Australia recalls Leggo’s Basil Pesto (190g; Best before 1 12 19 08164) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coles recalls Coles Potato Salad (250g; Use By 27 JAN 2018) due to undeclared gluten.