Recalls and Alerts: February 7-8, 2023

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 (UPDATE): FDA issues Warning Letter to J.M. Smucker LLC in response to the company’s proposed corrective actions undertaken following an investigation that linked Jif Peanut Butter to an outbreak of 21 confirmed Salmonella Senftenberg illnesses in 2022.

Allergy Alert: Titans Global Inc. recalls “JSJ Chocolate Cake”, “JSJ ZSR Cake”, “JSJ DMC Leaf Cake” food treats (95g; Lot 20221108B; Production date 2022/11/08) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for ready-to-eat smoked pork Linguica link sausages due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the Alert notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’Z recalls multiple products due to undeclared milk, soy, and/or walnut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Royal Canin USA Inc recalls Royal Canin Veterinary Feline Renal Support F (6.6 lb (3 kg); Lot 242B4RCR04 with time stamps  00:00 – 07:06; Best by 04/17/2024) because some bags may contain a different product. This recall was initiated on 1/23/2023, and has been classified as Class II. No public recall notice was issued.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Nestlé Purina Petcare Company recalls Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (8 lb & 20 lb; UPC 38100 19190 & 38100 19192, respectively; 1st 8 characters of production code equals 2249 1082, 2250 1082, 2276 1082, 2277 1082, 2290 1082, 2360 1082 & 2361 1082) due to potentially elevated Vitamin D. The company has received reports of two separate confirmed cases of a dog exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the diet, to date. Once taken off the diet, each of these dogs recovered.

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Canada

Enforcement Action: CFIA suspends Safe Food for Canadians license #9DM4P9DP, issued to Le Fromage au Village Inc. (Lorrainville, QC), due to the “…absence of adequate corrective measures to prevent the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.” Cheeses from this manufacturer have been the subject of several recalls in recent weeks. Until the license has been reinstated, the company may not conduct any activity for which SFC licence #9DM4P9DP was issued.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE / Country style terrine (~180g; Lot 30250041; Use by 24/02/2023) due to undeclared egg.

AllergyAlert (Italy): Motta S.R.L. recalls Il tagliere del Re brand Prosciutto cotto Alta Qualita / High quality cooked ham (750g; Lot L225139; Use by 21/02/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): GLG srl recalls multiple varieties of tiramisu and mousse due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the Italy recall page for a complete recall list.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Bakker van der Akker Vloerbrood Meergranen / Whole grain bread (Best before 07-02-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Vegan Store recalls Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar (57g; Best before 24 April 2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LDC recalls Le Gaulois brand Grignottes “EXTRA” Mexican / Mexican-style nuggets (250g; Lot 026; Use by 17/02/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE FROMAGERE DU LIVRADOIS recalls L’GAPERON FICELLE DU TOINE & L’GAPERON DU TOINE cheeses (All lots; Use by dates between 06/12/2022 and 23/03/2023 or between 26/11/2022 and 22/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC SERVAIN DE VOS recalls Les Vaches de Fadainville brand Beurre cru doux / Sweet butter made from raw milk (250g; Use by 14/02/2023 & 16/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC SERVAIN DE VOS recalls Les Vaches de Fadainville brand Beurre cru demi-sel / Reduced-salt (2%) butter made from raw milk (250g; Use by 14/02/2023 & 16/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC SERVAIN DE VOS recalls Les Vaches de Fadainville brand Crème crue / Raw milk cream (250 ml & 500 ml; Use by 13/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE LAITIERE DE VICHY recalls SOCIETE LAITIERE DE VICHY brand COMTESSE DE VICHY LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (180g; All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PURE SALMON FRANCE recalls Neutre brand Pavés mi-cuits ail des ours & Pavés mi-cuits nature / Part-cooked salmon with wild garlic and Part-cooked plain salmon (6 x 125g; Lot 053-0312; Use by 01/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE NETTO recalls NETTO brand Croc’ poulet rôtis / Roast chicken croc’ (250g; Lot 27; Use by 18/02/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE  recalls VOLAE brand Grignottes de poulet rôties Grignotte de poulet saveur barbecue / BBQ-flavor roast chicken nuggets (250g; Lot 27; Use by 18/02/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tradition Emotion recalls Tomette des Alpes cheese (200g; Lots 012722347, 012722357, 012722361 & 012723003; Use by dates up to 17.03.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): SC FIRENZE COM S.R.L recalls Figurine de Crăciun din ciocolată fină cu lapte / Christmas figurines made of fine milk chocolate (100g & 10g; Lots 17.05.2023 & 11.05.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Calbee Australia recalls Calbee Harvest Snaps Vegemite (200g; Best before 28.08.23 and 29.08.23) due to undeclared gluten.


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