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
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches (All batch codes and expiration dates) to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. The company has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration.
Food Safety Recall: Olymel recalls EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED (12-lb vacuum packs; Lots 23208, 23212, and 23221; Product of Canada) because the product was not presented for import reinspection into the United States.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Breeders Choice 2# log raw dog food (2-lb chubs; Lot 8/2/24; UPC 8 54298 00193 1) due to Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the company received notification from the FDA that Salmonella was recovered from the product.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Iceland): ÓJ-K-ÍSAM recalls ORA brand Fiskbollur í tómatsósu / Fish balls in tomato sauce (850g; Lot L97651; Best before 28.06.26) due to incorrect allergen declaration.
Allergy Alert (Iceland): Myllan recalls Smákökudeig Evu Laufeyjar með súkkulaðibitu / Eva Laufejar cookie dough with chocolate chips (500g; Best before 7.12.2023) due to undeclared pecans.
Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Market Street 18 Caramel Crispy Bites (pack of 18; All best before dates up to and including 12 December 2023) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls The Bakery at Asda 20 Chocolate Caramel Mini Crisp Bites (200g; All best before dates up to and including 14 December 2023) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL recalls LINAH brand Crevette (salade) / Shrimp salad (200g; Lot 021023; Use by 13/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Nina brand Ground Egusi Graines de melon / Ground melon seeds (227g; Lot 4555-50; Best before 31/08/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): SELECTION DIFFUSION VENTES SDV SAS recalls FARO brand PIMENTS FUMES CHIPOTLE / Smoked chipotle peppers (canned) (7 oz / 215g; Lot 3011; Best before 11/01/2026) due to defective lining on can lid, which could result in product deterioration.
Food Safety Recall (France): FRAIRIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls La Frairie de Bourgogne brand Pintades aux champignons / Guinea fowl with mushrooms (2.4 kg; Lot 29947; Best before 23/01/2025) due to potential for growth of microorganisms.
Food Safety Recall (France): FRAIRIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls La Frairie de Bourgogne brand Canard aux cèpes / Duck with porcini mushrooms (2.4 kg; Lot 29632; Best before 18/11/2024) due to potential for growth of microorganisms.
Food Safety Recall (France): RUEIL MALMAISON DISTRIBUTION Centre E.LECLERC recalls AMBROSI SPA brand GORGONZOLA ET MASCARPONE (Lot 262; Use by dates between 07/10/2023 and 22/10/2023) due to Listeria and E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): San Bono Srl recalls SALAMINO TASTY P.S. / Salami (Lot 202309116100; Best before 11/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Patisserie brand Zebra cakes (Lot 1K25; Best before 02/11/2023) due to potential for mold growth in advance of Best before date.
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