Canada: Jem Raw Organic brand nut spreads recalled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the products described below due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The following products may have been sold nationally as well as through internet sales.

Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread	28.4g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97861 7
Cinnamon Red Maca - Sprouted Almond Spread	28.4g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97862 4
Hazelnut Raw Cacao - Sprouted Hazelnut Spread	28.4g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97865 5
Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted Almond Spread	28.4g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97864 8
Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread	170g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97860 0
Cinnamon Red Maca - Sprouted Almond Spread	170g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97848 8
Hazelnut Raw Cacao - Sprouted Hazelnut Spread	170g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97857 0
Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted Almond Spread	170g	June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97858 7
Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread	455g	June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97854 9
Cinnamon Red Maca - Sprouted Almond Spread	455g	June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97850 1
Hazelnut Raw Cacao - Sprouted Hazelnut Spread	455g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97851 8
Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted Almond Spread	455g	All codes sold from June 2015 up to and including December 3, 2015	6 09728 97852 5

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home or in your establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax And Rye Flakes recalled due to Salmonella contamination

Homestat Farm of Dublin, OH is recalling some of its 42-ounce packages only of "Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax And Rye Flakes" because the flax seed ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella. can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled "Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax And Rye Flakes" was distributed on a limited basis in Sams Club retail stores located in AK, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, OH, PA & TX.

The product comes in a 42 ounce carton UPC 8 35882 00620 4 marked with Best Buy: 03/16/17-1, 03/16/18-1, 03/19/17-1, 03/19/17-2, 03/23/17-1, 03/23/17-2, 03/24/17-1, 03/26/17-1, 03/26/17-2, 04/08/17-2. The best buy date can be found embossed on the bottom flap of box next to the bar code.

Consumers who have purchased these 42-ounce packages of "Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax And Rye Flakes" should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-819-3918 M-F 10AM-4PM.

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Stop and Shop recalls Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame products because they contain soy, which is not listed on the ingredient label. These products are safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a soy allergy.

The following products are included in this recall:

• Nature’s Promise Organic Shelled Edamame, 16 oz., UPC 68826712764
• Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame in Pod, 16 oz., UPC 68826702124

Stop & Shop has received no reports of illnesses to date. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include: hives; flushed skin or rash; tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth; face, tongue, or lip swelling; vomiting and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.

Customers who have purchased these products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.

Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call Stop & Shop Customer Service at 1-800-767-7772 for more information. Customers can also visit the Stop & Shop website at stopandshop.com

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GIANT Food Stores, and MARTIN’S Food Markets recalls Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame

Carlisle, PA – GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN’S Food Markets announced it removed from sale Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame products because they contain soy, which is not listed on the ingredient label.

These products are safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a soy allergy.

The following products are included in this recall:

• Nature’s Promise Organic Shelled Edamame, 16 oz., UPC 68826712764
• Nature’s Promise Organic Edamame in Pod, 16 oz., UPC 68826702124

GIANT/MARTIN’S has received no reports of illnesses to date. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include: hives; flushed skin or rash; tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth; face, tongue, or lip swelling; vomiting and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.

Customers who have purchased these products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to GIANT/MARTIN’S for a full refund.

Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call GIANT/MARTIN’S Customer Service at 1-888-814-4268 for more information. Customers can also visit the GIANT or MARTIN’S websites.

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Whole Foods Market,recalls Organic Roquefort Papillion Cheese

Whole Foods Market is recalling cheese sold in all stores nationwide that came from its supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Consumers should seek immediate medical care if they develop these symptoms.

The recalled cheese was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap and sold with Whole Foods Market scale labels. Whole Foods Market decided to recall the cheese after routine sampling conducted by the FDA found Listeria Monocytogenes in a whole, uncut wheel of the cheese. The Papillion Organic Roquefort cheese product can be identified by the scale label that begins with PLU 029536. All sell by dates are affected.

No illnesses or infections have been reported to date. Signage is posted on retail store shelves to notify customers of this recall, and all affected product has been removed from shelves.

Consumers who have purchased this product from Whole Foods Market stores may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact their local store or call 512-477-5566 ext. 20060 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

Australia: Hemp Protein & Hemp Organic Certified Hemp Powder recalled

*Hemp Protein - Hemp seed protein powder - milled hemp seed after extraction of oil

*Hemp Organic Certified Organic Hemp Powder - milled hemp seed after the extraction of oil & protein powder

These products are marked not for human consumption.

Identifying features

Batch Codes:

11JUL16 (presumptive)

25JUL16 (presumptive)

09AUG16 (presumptive)

13AUG16 (Salmonella Infantis - confirmed)

16AUG16 (presumptive)

17AUG16 (presumptive)

23AUG16 (presumptive)

27SEP16 (presumptive)

28SEP16 (presumptive)

What are the defects?

The recall is for Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

Dates available for sale

• 23rd June 2015 - 17th September 2015

Where the product was sold

• Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Distribution Companies, Health Food Retailers, General Stores, Independent Retailers & Pharmacies

Supplier

Hemp Foods Australia Pty Ltd

Supplier's web site

http://www.hempfoods.com.au

What should consumers do?

Return Hemp Protein - Batch code 13AUG16 - to the place of purchase for full refund.

Contact Hemp Foods Australia with any questions: T: (02) 6687 1260

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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Sainsbury's recalls SO Organic British Double Cream because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in a limited number of pots. Listeria monocytogenes can cause food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups and expectant mothers.

Risk

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in SO Organic British Double Cream 300ml

Product details

Product: Sainsbury's SO Organic British Double Cream 300ml

'Use by' date: 2 September 2015

Batch code: 01716184

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury's has recalled the product and displayed point-of-sale recall notices in stores. These notices alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have bought the product.No other Sainsbury's products are known to be affected.

If you have bought this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury's store for a full refund.

Ireland: More Organic Smoked Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria

Burren Smokehouse Ltd. Recalls Additional Products and Batches of Organic & Wild Smoked Salmon due to Detection of Listeria monocytogenes (Update 1)

Product:	Burren Smokehouse Ltd. Organic Smoked Salmon (Plain, Honey Whiskey Fennel and Honey Dill) & Wild Smoked Salmon; sizes: 40g, 100g, 160g, 200g, 300g, 500g packs, 750g and 1 kg sides (Approval number IE CE 0004 EC)
Country Of Origin:	Ireland

Message:

Listeria monocytogenes was detected in some of the above batches of Burren Smokehouse Ltd organic & wild smoked salmon products. Burren Smokehouse Ltd. is extending its recall of12th June 2015 to include the additional products and batch codes above. Other batches of Burren Smokehouse Ltd. organic smoked salmon are being tested and results are awaited.

Products	Batch Codes
Organic Smoked Salmon (Plain, Honey Whiskey Fennel and Honey Dill)	5045 O, 5048 O, 5054 O, 5059 O, 5062 O
Wild Smoked Salmon	5046 I, 5051 I

Ireland: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Organic Salmon Recalled

Low Levels of Listeria monocytogenes Detected in a Batch of Burren Smokehouse Smoked Organic Salmon

Product:	Burren Smokehouse Smoked Organic Salmon; sizes: 40g, 100 g, 500 g packs, 750 g and 1 kg sides (Approval number IE CE 0004 EC)
Batch Code:	5045 0
Country Of Origin:	Ireland

Message:

Low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been detected in the above batch of Burren Smokehouse Ltd smoked organic salmon.

Nature Of Danger:

A low level of the pathogen was detected in the smoked salmon; however, because Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigeration temperatures, there is a risk that the bacteria could grow to harmful levels. Listeriosis is a serious disease which can be life threatening, particularly for pregnant women, the elderly and other people with a weakened immune system.

Action Required:

Consumers who have bought the implicated batch should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

Ireland and Great Britain: Unsalted Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Recalled

Additional Batches of Suma Unsalted Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Foreign Body Contamination

Product:	Suma Unsalted Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter; pack size: 700g
Batch Code:	L1100 – L1530, best before date: 10 April 2016
Country Of Origin:	Netherlands

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2015.09, Suma has extended the recall of its Unsalted Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter to include the above additional batches, as it may contain a foreign body which could represent a choking hazard and a public health risk for those consuming the product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in stores that were supplied with the implicated batches.

Ireland: ISWARI Chlorella Powder (Organic) recalled due to Salmonella

Recall of Several Batches of ISWARI Chlorella Powder Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella Rissen

Product:	ISWARI Chlorella Powder (Organic); pack sizes: 70 g, 125 g, 1000 g
Batch Code:	130608, best before date: July 2016; 130815, best before date: August 2016; O.CH.GF.130526, best before date: May 2016; O.CH.GF.130815, best before date: August 2016
Country Of Origin:	Portugal

Iswari Ireland Ltd is recalling four batches of ISWARI Chorella Powder (see table) due to the possible presence of Salmonella Rissen. The implicated powder was sold in a number of health stores around Ireland and sold online by Iswari Ireland Ltd., predominately in 2014.  Point of sale recall notices are being provided requesting customers who have bought the implicated batches to return or dispose of them.