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 reports that the strain of Hepatitis A virus found in frozen strawberries grown in Baja California, Mexico and linked to an oubreak of hepatitis cases in Washington and California, is genetically identical to the strain that caused an outbreak of hepatitis in 2022.
Allergy Alert: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (sold as part of a 15-count variety pack; Best before dates between 11 APR 2023 and 14 MAR 2024) due to undeclared cashews. This is an expansion of an earlier recall.
Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Shirakiku brand Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle (19.04 oz ; All lots and date codes; UPC 074410455453) due to undeclared fish (skipjack tuna).
Pet Food / Pet Treat Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet Group Inc recalls Good n Fun Triple Flavor Crunchy Spirals (4.2 oz / 120g; Best by Best By 08/19/25; Batch code JA22232; UPC 0 91093 94250 6) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).
Canada
Allergy Alert: Temper Pastry Ltd. recalls Temper Chocolate & Pastry brand Orange Dark Chocolate (65g; Enjoy before date 1213 23; UPC 7 35201 67648 7) due to undeclared milk.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (1 L; Sold from 09-04-2023 to 11-04-2023) due to undeclared celery and wheat.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Excellent kaaskroketjes » (croquettes au fromage) / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Breughel Food BV recalls Breughel brand Saucisses Kermesse / Sausages (Sold from 23/12/2022 to 12/04/2023; multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to undeclared celery. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Hamburgerbroodjes Wit-Sesam Luxe / Hamburger buns with sesame seeds (280g; Best before 23-04-2023) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (250 ml and 1 L) due to undeclared celery and wheat (gluten).
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Excellent kaaskroketjes / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.
Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS MICHEL LOGE recalls Saucisson sec / dry sausage (Lot SA231001; Use by 20/05/2023, 21/05/2023, 22/05/2023, 23/05/2023, 24/05/2023, 25/05/2023 & 31/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Faisselle en pot / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Fromages Buche blanche / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ALPHAPRIM EMB 94073 Le recalls EMB 94073 Le brand SALADE STRASBOURGEOISE / Strasbourg salad (250g, 500g, 800g; Lots F2309452, F2309453 & F2309454, respectively; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Munster lc schuster cheese (Lot 0606; Use by dates between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand Gnocchi de pommes de terre / Potato dumplings (1 kg; Lot 0613; Use by 01/05/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon (120g; Batch code P13; Use by 15.04.2023; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industry recalls Pedroza Spices brand Canela molida / Ground cinnamon (700g; Batch A220079 & A220079; Best before 12/31/2023 & 02/28/2026, respectively) due to Clostridium perfringens contamination.

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