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: SkinnyDipped® recalls SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cashews (3.5 oz; Lots B23005 & B13006; Best by 05/05/2024 & 05/06/2024, respectively; UPC 8-51562-00841-2) and SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds (3.5 oz; Lots B22354, B12355 , B22355 & B12354; Best by 04/20/24, 04/21/24 , 04/21/24 & 04/20/24 , respectively; UPC 8-61297-00030-8) due to undeclared peanuts.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Aliments Tousain Inc. recalls Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms (454g; Lot codes 2204580 & 2205007; Best before 10/08/26 & 11/07/26, respectively; UPC 0 60897 01206 7) due to mold and insect contamination. The recalled product was sold in Québec.
Food Safety Recall: Summer Fresh Salads Inc. recalls Compliments Naturally Simple brand Garlic Hummus (227g; Lot #223508; Best before 2023/FE/10; UPC 0 55742 53567 9) and Summer Fresh brand Roasted Garlic Hummus (227g; Lot #223508; Best before 2023 FE 24; UPC 7 73200 70234 9) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).
Europe
Allergy Alert (Austria): Revo Foods GmbH recalls Thunvisch Aufstrich vegan / Vegan spread (40g; Batch No. 010; Best before 14.02.2023) due to undeclared wheat.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar (180g; Best before 09 November 2023) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar (180g; Best before 09 November 2023) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jay & Joy recalls Jil, Joséphine, Jeanne, Jean Jacque, Joie gras, Jeta frais, Joy Prairie, Joy Râpé, Parmi Joy, Joy Montagnard Nature, Joy Montagnard Fumé, Joy Montagnard Poivre, Jil Vrac, Joséphine Vrac, Jeanne Vrac, Jean Jacque vrac, Joy Bloc, Jeta Bloc products (All lot codes; All expiry dates from 14/01/2023 to 30/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products from this manufacturer have been linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in France.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Coup d’barre recalls Coup d’barre brand Barres de céréales Apéro pistaches citron / Apéro pistaches / Pistachio and pistachio-lemon cereal bars (40g; Lot codes LAPC301022, LAPC141122 & 08/05/23; Expiry dates 30/03/23, 14/04/23 & 08/05/23, respectively) due to presence of aflatoxin in excess of acceptable levels.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): SCFIRENZECOMS.R.L recalls Figurine de Craciun din ciocalata fina cu lapte / Christmas milk chocolate figurines (100g & 10g; Lots 17.05.2023 & 11.05.2023; Product of Germany) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Watson Family Produce Pty Ltd recalls Watson Family Produce Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs (350g & 700g; All best before dates up to and including 25 Feb 2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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