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Food Recalls: North America June 19– June 25, 2016

Dr. Uyen Nguyen

Published July 1, 2016
Food Recalls

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June 19 – June 25, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

  1. Potential spoilage in Bolthouse Farms brand protein beverages. Distributed nationwide
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Choices’ Own brand deli products containing green peas. Distributed in British Columbia.
  1. Allergen: undeclared barley, egg, fish, mustard, sulphites, and wheat in The Pickle Guy Company Ltd. brand products. Distributed in Ontario.
  1. Allergen: undeclared egg in Asian Legend brand Fried Noodles with Shredded Chicken. Distributed in Ontario.
  1. Allergen: improperly declared tree nuts and milk in Ikea brand dark chocolate bars. Distributed nationwide.

United States of America

  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., DBA Integrated Food Service Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches. Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Dutch Treat Foods, Inc. Sweet Pea Pasta Salad. Distributed in MI.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Pinnacle Foods Inc. Early Harvest Petite Peas and Petite Peas. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Clostridium botulinum in Greenland Trading Corporation AI Rasheed Sardine. Distributed in CA, FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA, and TN.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Atlantic Spice Company Inc. Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, Tropical Mix and Cranberry Health Mix. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Potential spoilage in Bolthouse Farms brand protein beverages. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts in SpartanNash Cheesecake. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Salmonella in Marin Foods Specialties, Inc. raw macadamia nuts. Sold at Whole Foods Market® Stores in CA, NV, OR, and WA.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts in Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. Lance brand Oyster Crackers. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet®. Distributed throughout US except in HI and MS.
  1. Elevated copper level in Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Purina® Lamb Grower® B30 Medicated Sheep Feed. Distributed in OH and PA.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts in Honey Maid Teddy Grahams Cinnamon Cubs Graham Snacks sold only in Foodservice channels, not supermarkets. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared milk, almond, and hazelnut in Ikea CHOKLAD MÖRK and CHOKLAD MÖRK 70% Dark Chocolate Bars. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Figi’s Companies, Inc. Snack Shoppe Hot & Spicy Cajun Snack Mix and Figi’s Nature’s Mix. Distributed nationwide.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts and soy in Creative Snacks Co. The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix bags. Distributed only to The Fresh Market.
  1. Allergen: undeclared peanuts The Father’s Tablecheesecakes sold by Gordon Food Service. Distributed nationwide.

Sources:

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

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

About the author

Dr. Uyen Nguyen

After completing her B. Sc. in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, she stayed at McMaster University to pursue a Ph.D. where she studied the effects of small-molecules on Listeria monocytogenes biofilm development in collaboration with the CFIA. Following a brief stint as a Post-doc, she is currently a R&D Microbiologist at a pharmaceutical company and a Freelance Academic Proofreader for Crimson-Enago. She has received numerous awards and scholarships including the Faculty…

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