Recalls and Alerts: May 9–10, 2024

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Allergy Alert: Texas Pecan recalls multiple products due to undeclared tree nuts, soy, milk, sesame, and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: DaVinci Laboratories, a division of FoodScience, LLC recalls Amyloid Complete dietary supplement (Lot 549853001; Expiry 0125) due to undeclared shellfish.

Animal Feed Safety Recall: GRANDE CHEESE COMPANY recalls 145,146 lbs. of dairy-based animal feed ingredients due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. recalls Goya Red Kidney Beans (15.5oz.(439g); Batch code A2402-8BB; Expiration date  03/04/2029) due to swollen and leaky cans discovered during FDA inspection.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Maison Thaïlandaise (Québec, QC) recalls TOFU FRIT SC ARACHIDES / Fried tofu with peanuts and POULET ARACHIDES / Chicken with peanuts (All lots) due to undeclared anchovy.

Allergy Alert: Kim Phat (Brossard, QC) recalls SANDWICH CHA SUE BANH MI (All lots) due to undeclared soy and shrimp.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie des Lacs (Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared soy and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pâtisserie Boulangerie Del Sole (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple baked goods due to undeclared wheat (gluten), soy, sulphites and/or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Chez Chartier (Dorval, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and/or sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La Renaissance Gourmet (Montréal, QC) recalls Jalapeno broyé dans l’huile / Crushed jalapeno in oil (All product sold up to 21 April, 2024) due to insanitary preparation and/or packaging conditions.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): Statens Serum Institut reports that the current 51-case outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 19) has been traced to ground beef imported from the UK. For more details, see recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Mondelez Finland Oy recalls Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bar (200g; Multiple batch codes) and Marabou Oreo (185g; Batch code OUV0141031; Best before 6.12.2024) due to undeclared almonds, other nuts, and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Mondelēz International recalls Marabou Milchschokolade / Milk chocolate bar (220g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat, almonds, and other nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Gasser Brothers GMBH recalls Oliver Gasser brand Buchweizenkekse – Biscotti di grano saraceno / Buckwheat biscuits (200g; Best before 30/05/2024) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Foodtrend B.V. recalls Verse Klassenoten Chocoladerozijnen / Chocolate-covered raisins (270g; Best before 27-11-2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Wanis recalls Tropical Sun Semolina Fine (1.5 kg; Multiple batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hilton Foods Danmark A/S recalls Minced beef (Multiple fat levels and package sizes; Slaughtered in England; Ground in Denmark) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bakkerij Holland recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG Sandwich-Toast Weizen / Wheat sandwich bread and GUT&GÜNSTIG Sandwich-Toast Vollkorn / Whole wheat sandwich bread (750g; Best before dates up to and including 21.05.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schwarzwaldhof Fleisch und Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Gut & Günstig Delikatess Rohschinken Würfel / Raw ham cubes (2 x 125g pkgs; Lot L 4162401; Best before  07.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): For Gut Sake recalls For Gut Sake Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk (1 L; All lot codes; All expiry dates; Product of Ireland) due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls Hofkäserei Belrieth brand Bio Ringelblumenkäse / Organic marigold cheese (800g; Lot 26032024; Best before 26/05/2024) and Hofkäserei Belrieth brand Biodorfkäse Wiesenblumen / Organic meadow flowers village cheese (800g; Lot 26032024; Best before 26/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Juewei Food (Hong Kong) Limited recalls JUEWEI brand Pepper Vine Duck Wings (170g; Use by May 9, 2024; Product of China) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


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Recalls and Alerts: May 7–8, 2024

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread and bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery that an August 14–31, 2023 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: La Maison de Soya recalls BOISSON DE SOYA NON SUCRE / Unsweetened soy beverage and SUCRE BOISSON DE SOYA / Sweetened soy beverage (All lots) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Huer Foods Inc.  recalls Western Family brand Yogurt covered pretzels (240g; Batch codes 2024AU22N & 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35287 5) and Western Family brand Milk chocolate covered pretzels (240g; Batch code 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35286 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): ALIMENTATION GROS IMPORT DIFFUS RHONE-A EPICERIE recalls AMANDES EMONDEES THYM ROMARIN GOÛT THYM ROMARIN / Salted almonds flavored with thyme and rosemary (1 kg; Lot 015604F; Best before dates between 19/12/2023 & 13/06/2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Soncini Cesare s.r.l. recalls Farina di grano tenero 00 per pasta / Soft wheat flour for pasta (1 kg; Lot L 7; Best before 20.02.2025) due to undeclared mustard and lupin.

Allergy Alert Update (Sweden): Mondelez International expands an earlier recall of Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bars (200g) to include additional varieties and date codes, due to almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): Authorities warn that Castanheira brand Pickles (Lot L40217; Best before Jan 2025) contains undeclared sulphite / sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Denns BioMarkt & die dennree Naturkost GmbH recall Hofkäserei Belrieth AT SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (200g; Best before 03.05.2024–09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Hava recalls Vleeswaren Hava brand Pipes d’ardennes / sausages (4/pack; ~420g; Lot 30015299; Use by 04/06/2024 & 06/06/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~230g; Lot 23199; Use by 02/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~200g; Lot 23199 & 23199078; Use by 02/05/2024 & 03/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASSOCIATION POUR ADULTES ET JEUNES HANDICAPES recalls Les Terroirs du Plantaurel brand Rillettes de poulet / Chicken rillettes (180g glass jar; Lot 243123; Use by 31/07/2027) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT recalls Clermont brand 10 boudins noirs aux oignons sous vide / Black pudding sausages with onion, vacuum-packed (10/pack; Lot 116; Use by 14/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIFAV recalls SALAISON CELTIQUE brand TETE PERSILLE / Head cheese with parsley (Lot PY02400085; Use by 08/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls L’Atelier de Gustave brand Pavés Savoyards (2/pack; Lot 825099; Use by 11/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LAIT 2 FROMAGERS recalls Harria brand Fromage au lait cru de chèvre / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Produced 01/05/2024; Sold from 03/05/2024 to 05/05/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls Farce à Tomate / Ground meat mix with tomato (480g & 1.5 kg; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls Hofkäserei Belrieth SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (~200g; 03.05.2024 to 09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman‘s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Hähnchenschnitzel / Chicken schnitzel (2 x 150g; Lot 37944658; Best before 23.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls verschiedene Sorten Weichkäse der Hofkäserei Belrieth / Various soft cheeses (Various weights; Lot 26032024; Multiple Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bakkerij Holland recalls Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Sandwich bread and Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Whole wheat sandwich bread (750g; All Best before dates up to and including 21.05.2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Kjötkompaní recalls Kjötkompaní brand Lasagna (Best before 18.5.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (wood chips).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls GORGONZOLA AOP doux / Mild Gorgonzola (Lot D40 23; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 4–6, 2024

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Food Safety Recall: Schnuck Markets Inc. recalls three cheese spreads due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Palmer Candy Company recalls multiple White Coated Confectionary Items due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has now recorded 51 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 19). Preliminary epidemiological investigations suggest the source of the outbreak might be ground beef sold in supermarkets across the country.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): JAF SA recalls Jacquy Cange –  l’Artisan Affineur brand TARTUFETTE / Cheese (150g; Lots 1414 & 1509; Best before 19/05/2024) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Dip Tex Mex Style (250g; Best by 01/01/2026) due to undeclared milk in some packages.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jean Gotta groupe recalls JEAN GOTTA brand tranche de lard marinée / Marinated bacon slices (Lot 8441810; Use by 06/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH paprikareepjes rood / Red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B423 & 2E423; Best before 17/10/2026 & 20/10/2026) and Royal Geroosterde rode paprikareepjes / Roasted red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B403 & 2E403; Best before 31/10/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): LE PHILOU NORMAND recalls Le Philou Normand brand nature/ noisette/noix/ Cèpes/ Camembert / Chèvre/ zizisson/ neufchâtel/ livarot / vin rouge échalotte / tartiflette meat products (Lot codes F24096001–F24096011, inclusive; Use by 03/08/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DU FROMAGE recalls Brie de Meaux AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN recalls MERGUEZ HALAL (20-pack; Lot 970/241150036; Use by 19/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES GRAND-FRAIS recalls Gorgonzola AOP à la cuillère / Spoonable Gorgonzola cheese (All lot codes; All Use by dates between 16/04/2024 and 12/06/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES GRAND-FRAIS recalls Gorgonzola AOP doux / Mild Gorgonzola cheese (All lot codes; All Use by dates between 09/04/2024 and 12/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE GUADELOUPE recalls L’Eleveur brand Epaule créole LS / Creole shoulder (Lot 24108; Use by 17/05/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls Saint Eloi brand Jeunes pousses Bio / Organic baby salad greens (100g; Lot 51318521; Use by 01/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Toque du chef brand Pâte feuilletée pur beurre / Pure butter puff pastry (230g; Lot 58XR415/5316H; Use by 11/05/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JEAN HENAFF SAS recalls Saucisses fraiches Hénaff épicées / Spicy fresh sausages (5/pack; Lot 24114; Use by 07/05/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH paprikareepjes rood / Red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B423 & 2E423; Best before 17/10/2026 & 20/10/2026) and Royal Geroosterde rode paprikareepjes / Roasted red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B403 & 2E403; Best before 31/10/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall Update (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Tugas brand Alfalfa sprouts (50g & 150g; All expiration dates up to and including 05/11/24) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Scan recalls Scan brand Chorizo (300g & 900g; Multiple Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal/plastic).


TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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