Food Recalls Food Recalls: North America July 3 – July 9, 2016

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July 3 – July 9, 2016 – The following items were (voluntarily) recalled in Canada and the United States:

Canada

1. Microbiological: Salmonella in Canada Herb brand fresh chili peppers. Distributed in Ontario.
2. Microbiological: Salmonella in Veg-Pak Produce Ltd. brand Hot Peppers – Red Thai (Longo’s). Distributed in Ontario.
3. Allergen: undeclared sulphites in Groupe Aliments Sara Inc. Chréa Pulpe (Fruity soft drink). Distributed in Quebec.
4. Microbiological: Salmonella in Veg-Pak Produce Ltd. brand Hot Peppers – Red Thai. Distributed in Ontario.
5. Microbiological: Clostridium botulinum in Verano Food Purveyors brand Mushroom Soup. Distributed in Nova Scotia.
6. Allergen: undeclared milk in Woongjin Morning Rice brand Rice Flavored Drink. Distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and possibly nationwide.
7. Microbiological: Escherichia coli O121 in Betty Crocker Super Moist brand Cake Mix Rainbow Bit. Distributed nationwide.

United States of America

1. Microbiological: Listeria monocytogenes in Hearn Kirkwood Evie’s Cheddar Potato Salad. Distributed in Washington.
2. Allergen: undeclared peanuts in The Kroger Co. Deluxe S’mores Ice Cream. Distributed in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
3. Microbiological: Escherichia coli O121 in Continental Mills Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix. Distributed nationwide.

Sources:

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

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