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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United States
Allergy Alert: Leonard Novelty Bakery recalls Carrot Cake Squares (Lots SL21R 10222 12483, SL21R 10322 12483 and SL21R 10822 12483; UPC 0-96162-12483-8; Sold from early May until May 17) due to undeclared walnuts.
Food Safety Recall: Irvington Seafood recalls Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat (1-lb pkgs; Batch nos. 130, 131, 132, 134, 137, 139, 141, 144, 145, 146,148, 150) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Eclectic Food Services Inc. recalls Mini Lalo brand Variety Pack Frozen Bars – Raspberry, Mango, Coconut Chocolate (6 x 35 mL; All packages sold up to and including June 1, 2022 where milk and sulphites are not declared on the label; UPC 8 98612 00040 8) and Rico ‘n Lalo brand Coconut Chocolate Frozen Bars (4 x 80 mL; All packages sold up to and including June 1, 2022 where milk and sulphites are not declared on the label; UPC 8 98612 00019 4) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.
Allergy Alert: Fresh Prep Foods Inc. recalls Freshprep brand Crunchy Caesar Salad (165g; Batch codes 22JN01 & 22JN03) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. recalls certain spot prawns due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé Publique France reports the number of confirmed cases in France of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Kinder chocolate products has risen to 118.
Allergy Alert (Austria): Wojnar’s Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH recalls GOOD Choice Feinkostsalat, Sorte Farmer Salat / Farmer salad variety delicatessen salad (400g; Sell by 07.06.2022, 13.06.2022, 14.06.2022, 18.06.2022, 21.06.2022 and 27.06.2022) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Austria): Wojnar‘s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalls BILLA SCHINKEN SANDWICH / Ham sandwich (170g; Best before 03.06.2022, 04.06.2022, 05.06.2022, 07.06.2022 and 10.06.2022) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Père Olive recalls Père Olive brand Hummus concombre et basilic / Cucumber and basil hummus (175g; Lot 22125XXXXXXXX; Best before 09/06/2022) due to undeclared sesame.
Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour sélection brand Tablette de chocolat noir 72% de cacao / Dark chocolate bar, 72% cocoa (80g; Lot L2035A; Best before 28/02/2023) due to undeclared gluten and milk.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Avoca Cheesemonger Selection Tomato Kasundi Chutney (200g; All best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Glensallagh Glazed & Grilled American Style Cajun Shaved Ham (130g; Multiple batch codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to the presence of undeclared almond in Delikatny Orzech Laskowy Pierniki z Nadzieniem Kremowym / Gingerbreads with Hazelnut Cream Filling (150g; Lot L1293147A; Best before 07/2022).
Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): La tourangelle France recalls MMM Auchan brand AUCHAN GOURMET HUILE DE NOIX / Nut oil (250 ml; Lot 3150 & 3201; Use by 28/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame and MMM Auchan brand AUCHAN GOURMET HUILE DE SESAME / Sesame oil (250 ml; Lot 2858 & 3033; Use by 18/09/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to undeclared nuts.
Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Père Olive recalls Père Olive brand Hummus concombre et basilic / Cucumber and basil hummus (175g; Lot 22125XXXXXXXX; Best before 09/06/2022) due to undeclared sesame.
Allergy Alert (Romania): Auchan Romania recalls AUCHAN ULEI DE SUSAN / Sesame oil (250 ml; Lot 2858 & 3033; Use by 18/09/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to undeclared nuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR Spread Up Hazelnut Choco (400g; All batch codes; Best before end dates June 2022, August 2022, September 2022, November 2022, December 2022) due to undeclared almonds.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Double Panda brand Gegrillte Erdnuss ohne Haut / Skinless roasted peanuts (400g; Best before 20/05/2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Aiguillettes de poulet marinées / Marinated chicken wings (400g; Expiration date 13-06-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): STE NELLE LAITERIE DE LA MONTAGNE SOCIETE PAUL DISCHAMP recalls DISCHAMP brand MEDAILLES cheese (Lot #D21020011; Multiple dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RICHARD recalls fromages de chèvres au lait cru, multiple varieties / raw goat-milk cheese (Sold from 07/05/ 2022 to 26/05/2022) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS REGIONALES recalls Le Père Champain brand Jambon traditionnel / Traditional ham (Sold by the slice; Lot 22316; Use by 04/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHABADIS SUPER U recalls longe de thon albacore 3/5 KGS péché en océan Indien / Yellowfin tuna loin, caught in the Indian Ocean (3/5 kgs; Lot 949-1; Use by 13/05/2022) due to excessive histamine levels.
Food Safety Recall (France): POMMIER MARIE-CLAUDE recalls Fromage de chèvre / goat cheese (various formats and lot codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRILYS E. LECLERC recalls SALADE CRETOISE A LA FETA / Crete-style salad with feta (Lot 213031; Use by 04/06/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Tahini Sesam Mus and Alburj – Tahini Sesam Saft (All production dates from 01/2021 to 03.06.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Tahini Sesam Mus (800g; Best before 12.08.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hosta recalls NIPPON Puffreis mit Schokolade / Puffed rice with chocolate (200g; Lots L291, L292; Best before 03.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Durra Lebensmittel-, Groß- und Einzelhandel Bashar Arbash recalls Tahina (400g; Best before 31.08.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): J.M. Smucker Company recalls multiple varieties of Jif Peanut Butter due to risk of Salmonella Senftenberg contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Aiguillettes de poulet marinées / Marinated chicken wings (400g; Expiration date 13-06-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Superunie recalls multiple bread products due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Schoof recalls Duo baguette wit / White bread baguette, 2-pack (300g; Use by 14-08-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).
Food Safety Recall (Norway): Goman recalls Goman Burrito Taco (Use by 02.06.22, 03.06.22, 04.06.22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Montey and Didilo brand Tuna in sunflower oil (1 kg can; Lot L03922JC; Best before 02/08/2027) due to excessive histamine.
Food Safety Recall (Spain): Lidl recalls BURGUER MEAT CHICKEN – TURKEY (500g; Batch 3369; Expiration date 03.06.22) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Iskuber / Ice cubes (2 kg; Best before 11-01-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lion NZ Ltd recalls specific batches of Huntaway brand and Morton Estate brand Wines due to undeclared milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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