Category Archives: Recall

European Alerts – Recalls – Salmonella, Listeria, Vibrio, E.coli

RASFF – E.coli O103 in Bovine Lungs in Belgium

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Ham from Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella in Crushed Spearmint in Denmark sourced in Egypt

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Smoked Trout in France sourced in Spain

RASFF – Listeria monocytognes in Cheese from Belgium

RASFF – Vibrio cholerae in Black Tiger Prawns in Denmark sourced in Bangladesh

RASFF – Salmonella in Veal in the Netherlands sourced in Sweden

RASFF – Salmonella in Dog Chees in Belgium sourced from Thailand

RASFF – Salmonella in Chilled Mixed Salad in Sweden sourced in Denmark

Denmark  – Listeria monocytogenes in Ham Salad 

France – Listeria monocytogenes in Soft Cheese

USA – Recall – Salmonella in Carrot Chips

FDA Salmonella

Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Bolthouse Farms® 16-ounce Carrot Chips following a routine sampling event, conducted on October 22, 2012, by a North Carolina health official. The company was notified on October 31, 2012 that the inspection detected the possibility of Salmonella in the single16-ounce bag that was tested. Bolthouse Farms has not received any reports of consumer illness or other consumer complaints related to this product.

In an abundance of caution, Bolthouse Farms is retrieving the Carrot Chips from the marketplace.

No other Bolthouse Farms products are affected by this recall.

Approximately 5,600 cases of the 16-ounce bags shipped to retail customers in the United States and Canada are being recalled. The affected product is labeled as Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips and has the following information and codes on the front right corner of the bags:

USA – Recall – E.coli O157:H7 – Salad Mix

Ecoli Blog

This is quite an interesting recall as I doubt that there many if any companies in the UK testing salads for E.coli O157:H7

Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 11oz – UPC: 77890-16411 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12.

Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 5oz – UPC: 77890-16437 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12.

Reason for Recall: State Garden is recalling two sizes of this product because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Thus far no illnesses have been reported.

Denmark – Recall – Dried Organic Peppermint – Salmonella

Denmark

Dried Organic Peppermint from Egypt

Best before date: 01.09.2013
Sold in 120 gram plastic tubs with lot No. 2352
Furthermore sold in 120 g’s and each 150 gram cans with the following Lot Numbers:
L.nr. 10352
L.nr. 10373
L.nr. 10484
L.nr. 1216
L.nr.1463
L.nr.1586
L.nr.  2173
Imported by Solhjulet A / S, greatness Way 32, 8850 Bjerringbro.

Sold with:
Sold in grocery stores, specialty shops, for institutions and for catering.

Company withdraws:
Solhjulet A / S, greatness Way 32, 8850 Bjerringbro.

Cause:
Salmonella have been detected in products

USA – Recall – Seasonal Peanut Butter – Salmonella

FDA

BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the seasonal peanut butter pave because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonellacan result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The decision to recall was made due to the expanded recall of Sunland Inc.’s peanut butter. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses or injuries reported in connection with any of the BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. recalled products, and no other BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. products are being recalled at this time.

The following products are included in this recall:

2 and 5 Pieces Peanut Butter Pave

  • Lot# 12031 with a Best by date of 4-30-12 UPC code 693868102117 and 69386905312
  • Lot# 12046 with a Best by date of 6-15-12 UPC code 693868102117 and 69386905312
  • Lot# 12159 with a Best by date of 10-7-12 UPC code 693868102117 and 69386905312
  • Lot# 12201 with a Best by date of 11-26-12 UPC code 693868102117 and 69386905312 The “lot number” is located on the exterior backing of the product on a white sticker; the “Best by date” is also located on this sticker

The select products subject to this recall were manufactured between the dates of January 30th, 2012 through June 6th, 2012 and distributed nationwide through retail stores, mail order, and direct sales.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumers with recalled product are urged not to eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to BT McElrath Chocolatier or the retail establishment where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recalled products may phone BT McElrath at (612) 331-8800.

Canada – Recall – Sheeps Milk – Listeria monocytogenes.

CFIA 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Krinos Foods Canada Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Krinos brand Mini Kashkaval Cheese from Sheeps Milk because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Krinos brand Mini Kashkaval Cheese from Sheeps Milk, product of Bulgaria, is sold in 470 g to 500 g packages bearing a Best Before date of 2013 SE 15. This product has been distributed in Ontario only.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Canada – Recall Curry Spices Salmonella

CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Clef Des Champs brand products described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonellabacteria.

The following Clef Des Champs brand products are affected by this alert:

Product Size UPC Code
Organic Ginger Ground root 200 g 6 97026 92441 2 BF011441B08
BF011441B09
Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix 35 g 6 97026 74967 1 CC0112 967B07
CC0812 967B01
Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix 275 g 6 97026 69967 9 CC0112 967B08
CC0812 967B02
Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix 500 g 6 97026 70967 5 CC0112 967B05
CC0112 967B06
CC0112 967B09
CC0812 967B03
Organic Spice Cake
Culinary mix
45 g 6 97026 74974 9 CC0312 974B01
Organic Ginger
Root powder
20 kg 6 97026 70441 0 BF011441B

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Netherlands – Recall – Curry Powder – Salmonella

RASFF

Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in curry powder from the Netherlands

USA – Pet Food Recall – Salmonella

FDA

Wildwood Seed & Specialties, Monroe, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling a limited supply of their Sleek and Sassy brand bird and small animal foods that contain raw in-shell peanuts. These products contain peanut ingredients recalled by Sunland Inc. due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. However, because of their commitment to safety and quality, Wildwood Seed & Specialties is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.

European Alerts – Aflatoxins, E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Raw Milk in Italy sourced in Hungary

RASFF – E.coli in Mussels in France

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets in Spain sourced in Chile

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Frozen Crab Meat in Ireland