Company Expands Recall of Shrimp Due to Salmonella, Further Processors Using Recalled Shirmp Issue Recalls

Avanti Frozen Foods is expanding its June 2021 recall of frozen shrimp  after discussions with CDC and FDA.  With the expansion of this recall, additional recalls were posted by a company where this shrimp was used as part of RTE foods (sushi and sushi rolls).

This is where following recalls is important, especially where one is using ingredient from a company that just issued a recall.  Until the situation is resolved, it may be in the purchasing company's interest to change suppliers.  In this case, the company making sushi could have switched suppliers until it was clear that the contamination event was identified, clearing other product the ingredient supplier sold.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/avanti-frozen-foods-expands-recall-frozen-cooked-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk
Avanti Frozen Foods Expands Recall of Frozen Cooked Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 13, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 13, 2021
Product Type:Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd
Brand Name:  Various: Big River, 365, Seacove, Ahold, Censea, First Street, Meijer and others
Product Description:  Frozen cooked, peeled and deveined, tail on shrimp

Pet Food Company Recalls Product with Elevated Vitamin D Due to Supplier Misformulation

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Washington is recalling approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food, due to it containing elevated levels of Vitamin D.  The recall was initiated after a routine nutrition test confirmed elevated Vitamin D levels on certain Simply Nourish frozen food products. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem arose as a result of the vitamin mix dosage being significantly reduced by the vitamin mix manufacturer, and this change was not detected or properly communicated. As a result, the dosage was not reduced. 

So it appears the supplier of the vitamin premix did not dilute the Vitamin D properly, so the level was too high.   For pet food manufacturers, a supply chain preventive control should be in place for vitamin premix with a focus on Vitamin D.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wet-noses-natural-dog-treat-companyr-voluntarily-recalls-simply-nourish-brand-frozen-dog-food-due
Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company® Voluntarily Recalls Simply Nourish Brand Frozen Dog Food Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

Summary

Company Announcement Date:  August 13, 2021

FDA Publish Date: August 13, 2021

Product Type: Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Pet Food

Reason for Announcement:  Due to elevated levels of Vitamin D

Company Name: Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company

Brand Name:Simply Nourish

Product Description: Frozen dog food

NJ Company Recalls Cookie Cake For Undeclared Peanut After Mislabeling Issue

Jimmy’s Cookies LLC of Clifton NJ is recalling LOT# 1133 Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake from certain Walmart stores, because it may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jimmys-cookies-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-marketside-chocolate-candy-cookie-cake
Jimmy’s Cookies LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake Lot# 1133
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 12, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 12, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Jimmy’s Cookies LLC
Brand Name:  Marketside
Product Description:  Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake

Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen After Customer Contact

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – 31 bags – of 7 3/4 oz. Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips as they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall is the result of an investigation following a consumer contact.

Frito-Lay has faced a number of allergen-related recall issues in the past few years.  

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-undeclared-milk-wavy-lays-original-potato-chips
Frito-Lay Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Milk in Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips Distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 11, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 11, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Frito-Lay
Brand Name:  Lay’s
Product Description:  Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips

Ohio Company Recalls BBQ Potato Chips After Supplier Detects Salmonella in Thier Spice Ingredient

Ballreich Snack Food Co. Tiffin, Ohio, is recalling its 1.5oz, 2.75oz, and 7oz packages of BAR-B-Q Potato Chips due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.  The potential for contamination was discovered after routine testing conducting by the seasoning provider.  The production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the seasoning company continues to investigate the source of the problem.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ballreich-snack-food-company-recalls-bar-b-q-seasoned-potato-chips-because-possible-health-risk
Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Seasoned Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 10, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  August 10, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  Ballreich Snack Food Co.
Brand Name:  Ballreich’s
Product Description:  BAR-B-Q Potato Chips 

Hepatitis A Issues in Canada (Frozen Mangoes) and Australia (Dates)

There have been two recent reports of Hepatis A.  One report is from Canada where there have been 3 cases of Hepatitis A linked to frozen mangoes (as of July 31, 2021).  The suspect product has been recalled.

The other outbreak is from Australia where 3 cases of Hepatitis A have been linked to Medjool dates imported from Jordan.

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/76139r-eng.php
Food Recall Warning - Various frozen mangoes recalled due to Hepatitis A
From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recall date: July 30, 2021
Reason for recall:  Microbiological - Other
Hazard classification:  Class 1
Company / Firm:  Nature's Touch Frozen Food Inc.
Distribution:  Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Breaded Chicken Product Recalled After Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Serenade Foods, a Milford, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products after being linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infection.   The frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken items were produced on February 24, 2021 and February 25, 2021.  The issue as we have seen before is that these types of product are often not cooked properly.  They are raw products, but because of the way they are prepared by the manufacturer (par-cooking to set the dough), they appear to be cooked.  With that, consumers may be likely to heat the product enough to get hot, often through heating in the microwave (even though the package says not to do that), but not to a point of fully cooking the product (reaching 165F).  Salmonella, if present on the raw product, will surivive the lower heat used and then be able to cause infection during consumption of the product.

"FSIS has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of 28 Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in 8 states, with onset dates ranging from February 21 through June 28, 2021. Unopened intact packages of raw, frozen, breaded chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese were collected from an ill person’s home and tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis."

"The products of concern may appear to be ready-to-eat but are in fact raw and need to be fully cooked according to the manufacturer cooking instructions on the package before consumption. The labels for these products identify cooking instructions for preparation in an oven. The products should not be prepared in the microwave or air fryer. FSIS advises all consumers that particular attention needs to be taken to safely prepare and cook these frozen, raw poultry products to a temperature of 165 F. The only way to confirm raw poultry products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, as indicated in this chart. Additionally, FSIS advises all consumers to keep raw poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use one cutting board for raw poultry and a separate one for fresh produce and cooked foods."

USDA - FSIS Announcement

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/serenade-foods-recalls-frozen-raw-breaded-stuffed-chicken-products-due-possible
Serenade Foods Recalls Frozen Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2021 – Serenade Foods, a Milford, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. FSIS issued a public health alert on June 2, 2021 related to these products.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recalled After Complaints for Foreign Material - Pieces of Plastic Glove

Blount Fine Foods, a McKinney, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 6,384 pounds of Panera branded chicken tortilla soup products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of gray nitrile glove.  The problem was discovered after the company notified FSIS that they received several consumer complaints reporting pieces of gray nitrile glove in the product.

Do you think someone realized they dropped a glove?

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/blount-fine-foods-corp.-recalls-chicken-soup-products-due-possible-foreign-matter
Blount Fine Foods Corp. Recalls Chicken Soup Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2021 – Blount Fine Foods, a McKinney, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 6,384 pounds of chicken tortilla soup products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of gray nitrile glove, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Imported Infant Formula, Sold Online, Recalled for Not Meeting FDA Requirements

Able Groupe recalling certain products used as infant formulas because they did not receive pre-approval from FDA and were below the required level for iron.  These products were imported from Europe and distributed to consumers in the U.S. via mail services through the 'little-bundle' website (tagline - "The formulas your baby deserves."  Really?)

The recalled products are infant formulas (i.e., products intended as a complete or partial substitute for human milk for children 12 months old and younger), but the required pre-market notifications for these new infant formulas have not been submitted to the FDA. In addition, the HiPP Comfort Milk Formula, HiPP Dutch Stage 1 Combiotic Infant Milk Formula, HiPP HA Germany Hypoallergenic Stage PRE Combiotic Infant Milk Formula, HiPP German Stage 1 Combiotic Infant Milk Formula, Holle Bio Stage 1 Organic Infant Milk Formula, Holle Bio Stage PRE Organic Infant Milk Formula, Lebenswert Anfangsmilch Stage 1 Organic Infant Milk Formula, and HiPP UK Stage 1 Combiotic First Infant Milk Formula products contain less than 1 milligram of iron per 100 Calories and may not provide adequate iron for some infants, particularly infants born prematurely or with a low birth weight, those who had low iron levels at birth, or those who are at risk for becoming iron deficient due to illness. Inadequate intake of iron during infancy may lead to iron deficiency anemia, which, if untreated, has irreversible cognitive and functional development outcomes. Infant formula products that contain less than 1 milligram of iron per 100 Calories are required to include a statement on the label indicating that additional iron may be necessary.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/able-groupe-recalling-products-labeled-infant-formula-formulas-have-insufficient-iron-levels
Able Groupe Recalling Products Labeled as Infant Formula Formulas Have Insufficient Iron Levels as Per Requirements for Infant Formula in The U.S., and Products Do Not Meet Other FDA Requirements