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
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a cluster of twelve Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses. The victims reported consuming alfalfa sprouts between December 4–15, either at local restaurants or in their homes after purchasing from local grocery stores.
Canada
Allergy Alert: CFIA announces recall of Olivia & Leo Gourmet Treats brand Dark 55% Cacao Almond Bark (120g; Lot #2257; Best before 14 MA 2023; UPC 6 28634 07609 5) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alerty: The Chocolate Lab Inc. recalls The Chocolate Lab brand Chocolate Coffee Beans (100g; Batch code 23 MR 22; UPC 7 03355 52587 6) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Miso Brothers, Inc. dba Alpha Foods recalls certain alpha brand plant-based breakfast sandwiches and burritos due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Baxter’s Kitchen Inc. recalls Feast by Circles & Squares brand Roasted Root Vegetable sandwich and Feast by Circles & Squares brand Italian Deli Sub (1-count (~325g; All codes where egg is not declared on the label) due to undeclared egg.
Europe
Food Safety Recall (France): LA CONFOLENTAISE DES VIANDES recalls CDV Confolentaise des Viandes brand Steack haché S/AT x2 10%MG Steack hache S/AT x16 10%MG Steack hache S/Vide x5 10%MG / Ground beef, 10% fat (Packs of 2, 5, & 16; Lot H221219; Use by 28/12/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AGRIBERIA recalls LES RECETTES DE MARIA brand BEIGNETS DE VIANDE / Meat fritters, frozen (400g; Lot 125F214; Best before 31/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coles Supermarkets recalls Coles Finest Australian Washed Rind Cheese (Best before dates from 14th Dec 2022 up to and including 1st Feb 2023) due to E. coli contamination.
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