Check Your Kitchen – 8/20 Week in Recalls

MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods.  Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls.  Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if someone sensitive to the product consumes it.  Other recalls are issued due to contamination with harmful material or other health risk.  Check back often and evaluate your fridge, pantry, and shopping list to make sure you can identify which foods to avoid.

This week’s recalls include:

Lipari Foods, LLC Recalls Turkey and Cheese Wedge Sandwiches Due to Potential Health Hazard

Lipari Foods, LLC issued a recall for their Premo Brand turkey and cheese wedge sandwiches produced by their sister company JLM on August 22, 2018 due to the potential health risk, Listeria monocytogenes.  Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful organism that can cause illness in anyone, though the very young, the very old, and those with a compromised immune system are at a higher risk for more serious and even fatal infection.  Symptoms often include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  Pregnant women are at risk for miscarriage and stillbirths.

The recall was initiated after sister company JLM notified Lipari Foods of additional positive samples following a previous US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation and recall.  JLM and the FDA are working closely to understand the cause of the contamination and recalling any potentially affected product out of abundance of caution.

Affected products were produced on August 8, 2018 and distributed to food service and retail stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.  See chart below for specific product information.

No illness has been reported in connection with this recall.  Consumers who have purchased recalled products should not consume them.

King Bio Recalls Kids and Infant Products Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

King Bio issued a recall for several of their kids and infant products on August 22, 2018 due to potential microbial contamination.  “Administration or use of drug product with microbial contamination, could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention, and could result in infections that could be life-threatening to certain individuals.

A recall was initiated when a small percentage of products produced between 8/1/2017 and 4/2018 tested positive for microbial contamination. The product was distributed nationwide to distributors and retail stores from August 2017 to July 2018.  See chart below for affected lots.

There has been no report of illness related to this recall.  Consumers/distributor/retailers with the affected lots should discontinue use/distribution immediately.  Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they experience any problems that could be related to taking or using the affected product.

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC Recalls Meatloaf Products Due to Undeclared Allergen

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC of Kent, Washington issued a recall for approximately 62 pounds of ready-to-eat meatloaf products on August 21, 2018 due to the undeclared allergen, fish (anchovies) and milk.  Those who are have a severe sensitivity or allergy to anchovies and/or milk risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the product is consumed.

The recall was initiated after a Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC employee conducted an inventory check and discovered the mislabeling of two of their products: Turkey Meatloaf with Kale was labeled as Homestyle Meatloaf.

The affected product was produced on August 19, 2018 and was shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington.  The product can be identified as coming in 16 oz clear containers labeled with “Homestyle Meatloaf and bears the establishment number EST. 34834.  See chart below for specific product information.

There have been no reports of illness or injury connected to this recall.

Radagast Pet Food, Inc Recalls Raw Cat Food Due to Potential Health Hazard

Radagast Pet Food, Inc of Portland, Oregon issued a recall for an additional quantity of all varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19 on August 21, 2018 due to the potential health hazard, Listeria monocytogenes. 

Listeria monocytogenes can be harmful to animals.  Short-term symptoms of Listeria infection include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscular or respiratory signs, and anorexia.  The Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can shed through the animal’s feces and onto coats and into the home environment and serve as a source of infection to humans and other animals in the home.  Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed the recalled product and presents these symptoms.

Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful organism that can cause illness in any human, though the very young, the very old, and those with a compromised immune system are at a higher risk for more serious and even fatal infection.  Symptoms often include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  Pregnant women are at risk for miscarriage and stillbirths.

The recall is extended to all varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19.  See chart below for specific product information.  The company has identified the source of potential contamination in the facility and taking proactive measure to eradicate the source.

No pet or human illness has been reported in connection with this outbreak at this time.  Consumers are urged to return containers to the place of purchase for a full refund and follow the “Safe Handling Instructions” on each container with includes always washing hands thoroughly after handling the product.

This Week’s Affected Products

Manufacturer	Label	Size	Date	UPC/Lot
Lapari Foods, LLC	Premo Brand Turkey and Cheese Wedge	5 oz	Enjoy By: 8/31/18	UPC: 612510002018 Lot: 08201808
King Bio	DK Attention & Learning Enh.	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 35795501527 Lots: 050216G, 070816C, 092617F
King Bio	Chicken Pox Symptom Relief	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955602521 Lots: 021216K, 062716D
King Bio	Children’s Appetite & Weight	2 oz. bottle		UPC 357955551720 Lots: 080916M, 091316D, 050516E, 072516E
King Bio	Children’s Appetite Enhance	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955531821 Lots: 020117F, 060216E, 080916B, 092415F
King Bio	Children’s Cough Relief	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955514527 Lots: 021216J, 030916T, 092815E
King Bio	Children’s Fever Reliever	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955515920 Lots: 021216H, 052616H, 102815C, 120816A
King Bio	Children’s Growth & Development	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955514220 Lots: 050516E, 072516E
King Bio	DK Newborn Tonic	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955511427 Lots: 063016K, 112315F
King Bio	DK Nosebleed Relief	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955514022 Lots: 050516H, 080916J
King Bio	TonsilPlex	2 oz. bottle		UPC 357955501725 Lots: 041416K, 061616D
King Bio	Children’s Ear Relief Formula	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955531524 Lots: 072516G, 112315B, 050216P
King Bio	DK Teething	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955501824 Lots: 020717B, 110716C, 080317D, 111617E, 020118F
King Bio	DK Colic Relief	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955515821 Lots: 092017A, 020118H
King Bio	Tummy Aches	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955514626 Lots: 050516D, 072216Q, 021918B
King Bio	Kids Multi-Strain Flu Relief	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955042228 Lots: 071316A, 071316A, 111015B, 112015A
King Bio	Kids Stress & Anxiety	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955042327 Lots: 070516E, 081016G
King Bio	Kids Sleep Aid	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955042426 Lots: 063016D, 081016F
King Bio	Kids Bed Wetting (NP)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955501220 Lots: 111717C, 101615B
King Bio	Kids Candida	4 oz bottle		UPC: 357955332244 Lots: 011416G, 011917R, 081016E, 092815AA, 041518H
King Bio	Kids Attention & Learning (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955001522 Lots: 121617A, 032316C, 091216A
King Bio	Bed Wetting Prevention (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955001225 Lot: 102216B
King Bio	Chicken Pox Symptom Relief (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955782520 Lot: 042616D
King Bio	Childrens Cough (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955014522 Lots: 091015B, 120616B
King Bio	Children’s Ear Formula (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955075721 Lot: 032316B
King Bio	Children’s Fever Reliever (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955015925 Lots: 082516A, 102015F
King Bio	Children’s Growth & Development (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955014225 Lots: 020917A, 062716E
King Bio	Colic Relief (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955015826 Lot: 111717E
King Bio	Newborn Tonic	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955011422 Lot: 110915H
King Bio	Teething (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955501824 Lot: 032216C
King Bio	Tummy Aches (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955014621 Lot: 022316F
King Bio	Children’s Appetite & Weight (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955251729 Lot: 102016J
King Bio	Children’s Appetite Enhancer (SCRX)	2 oz. bottle		UPC: 357955031826 Lot: 022316G
Taylor Farms Northwest	Homestyle Meatloaf	16 oz.	Sell By: 8/25/15
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Grass-Fed Beef Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Pasture-Raised Lamb Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Natural Pork Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Turkey Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101
Radagast Pet Food, Inc	Rad Cat Raw Diet Pasture-Raised Venison Recipe	1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz.	Best By 10/19/18 through 12/3/19	Lot range from 62763 to 63101