Food Recalls: North America May 15 – May 21, 2016

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May 15 – May 21, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

1. Chemical: elevated histamine levels in Sea Delight brand Tuna Steaks. Distributed in Ontario, Quebec, and possibly nationwide.

2. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Quaker Harvest brand Quinoa Granola Bars. Distributed in Ontario.

3. Allergen: undeclared peanut in Sugarfina brand Milk Chocolate Malt Balls. Distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

4. Microbiological: Salmonella in New Moon Tea Co. brand Sunrise Tea and Turmeric Tonic. Distributed in British Columbia.

5. Microbiological: coli O157:H7 in Cantran Meat Co. Ltd. raw pork and pork organ products. Distributed in Alberta.

6. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Trader Joe’s brand Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burgers. Distributed in British Columbia.

United States of America

1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Stahlbush® IQF Green Bean. Distributed nationwide.

2. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Quaker Harvest Quinoa Granola Bars. Distributed nationwide.

3. Allergen: undeclared milk in Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta). Distributed in CT, MA, and NY.

4. Allergen: undeclared milk in Amino Gold products. Distributed nationwide.

5. Allergen: undeclared milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and/or wheat in The Caramel Factory Candies, Chocolate, and Baked Goods. Distributed in

6. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in TreeHouse Foods Inc. products containing sunflower kernels. Distributed nationwide.

7. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Dakota Style Foods, Inc. sunflower kernels. Distributed nationwide.

8. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Papa John’s Salad and Produce, Inc Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing. Distributed in AZ, CA, ID, MT, ND, NM, OR, and WY.

Sources:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/eng/1299076382077/1299076493846

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/