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Recall roundup: multiple allergen alerts, glass and plastic contamination and more…

New Food’s latest roundup includes several allergen recalls, foreign matter contamination, a choking hazard warning, and an update to a recent Salmonella related recall. Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% is being recalled because some products contain ingredients not stated on the label, this includes almonds, hazelnuts and soya. Due to a packaging error, […]

Spices, herbs recalled for possible salmonella contamination

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration recently announced recalls from two companies – Red Monkey Foods, Inc. and Sauer Brands Inc. – of herbs and spices that may be contaminated with salmonella. Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics after a sample was […]

Nationwide recall of jelly product

A U.S.-based food wholesaler has recalled its jelly cups because they have been deemed a choking hazard. The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. released a statement last Oct. 19 that the wholesaler, Hason Trading Co., Inc of Maspeth, New York, has recalled their Eishindo jelly mini cups due to the potential choking hazard of the cups, being […]

Recall (NZ): ‘Ready-to-eat’ meats from Pak ‘n Save Blenheim

New Zealand supermarket Pak ‘n Save Blenheim has recalled some ready-to-eat meat products due to the detection of listeria. The 14 affected products include honey-baked ham, luncheon and sausages with a packed date of between October 6 and 11. New Zealand Food Safety food compliance services national manager Melinda Sando told Stuff that customers who […]

Lidl, Waitrose and more issue food recalls over allergy and contamination fears

A number of supermarkets have this week issued product recalls on cheese, chocolate, sweeteners and more over fears the items could result in alergic reactions or worse. Lidl is recalling its Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic – making it unsafe to eat. Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 […]