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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
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Allergy Alert: Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc. recalls 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET BEER BATTER POLLOCK (32 oz bags; Lot 32508201; Best by 03/07/2025; UPC 9948249803) and 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET BEER BATTER COD (12 oz cartons; Lots 32348201 & 32628201; Best by 02/22/2025 & 03/19/2025, respectively; UPC 9948248051) due to undeclared soy.
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Superunie recalls Bio+ hamburger (2 x 100g patties; Best before 28-12-2023) and PLUS biologische hamburger / Plus organic hamburger (2 x 100g patties; Best before 26-12-2023 and 28-12-2023) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (UK): Mondelez International recalls The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Snakes (130g; Multiple batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Dennree brand Goji-Beeren getrocknet, bio / Dried organic goji berries (100g & 250g; Best before dates from 28.03.2024 to 21.07.2024 and from 28.03.2024 to 18.07.2024, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): Biogama Distribution recalls Dennree brand gon uscare bIo / organic goji berries (100g; Batch codes A306283 & A309153; Best before 29.03.2024 & 15.06.2024, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Raw Cows’ Milk Cheese (All batch codes; All Best before dates up to and including 24 January 2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Source and Supply Food Co. Ltd recalls Smith Meats Brand Cooked on Bone Hams (Whole and Half) (Batch codes 11SCOB1, 11SCOB2, 11SCOB3, 11SCOB4, and 11SCOB5; Best before 26/01/24, 27/01/24, 28/01/24, 09/02/24, 14/02/24, 01/02/2024) due to possible undercooking.
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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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
Available from all major on-line retailers, including:
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating 205 reports of suspected lead poisoning linked to Cinnamon Applesauce products. This includes 67 confirmed cases, 122 probable cases, and 16 suspect cases. Incidents under investigation have been identified in 33 states.
Public Health Advisory: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Pacific Oyster Fanny Bay, harvested on 11/08/2023 from harvest area BC 14- 8 with Landfile # 1402294 and Oyster Malaspina Live, harvested on 11/09/2023 from harvest area BC 14-8 with Landfile # 278761 and shipped to distributors in Utah and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni.
Allergy Alert: Astor Chocolate Corporation recalls Burnt Caramel Candy Bars (Lot 0101614649; Best by 12/11/2024; UPC 4099100202809) due to undeclared coconut.
Food Safety Recall: Scanga Meat Company recalls approximately 563 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O103 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Blue Ridge Beef brand Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix (2-lb plastic-wrapped tubes; All lot numbers and Best by dates from N24 1114 to N24 1224; UPC 8 54298 00101 6, 8 54298 00243 6, & 8 54298 00169 6, respectively) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Canada
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC reports 7 deaths and 164 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella infections linked to contaminated cantaloupes from Mexico. Cases have been reported in British Columbia (18), Alberta (4), Ontario (21), Quebec (111), Prince Edward Island (2), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia (4) and Newfoundland and Labrador (2). Sixty-one (61) victims have been hospitalized. Additional cases are under investigation.
Food Safety Recall: GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. recalls Factor brand Parmesan Pesto Chicken with Steamed Spinach, Roasted Green Beans & Grape Tomatoes (325g; Best before 2023 DE 25) due to possible undercooking.
Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls multiple brands of energy drinks due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Buhara brand Kerrie Masala / Curry Masala (Lot 422832023; Best before 10/10/2025) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX HOLDING recalls MONOPRIX brand SAUMON DUO DE RIZ Petits pois / Salmon with rice and peas (300g; Lot 341 E341; Use by 18/01/2024) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Gran Pavesi Crackers mais / Corn crackers (150g; All Best before dates), Gran Pavesi Crackers olive (150g; All Best before dates) and Gran Pavesi Crackers classic (180g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (UK):Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix (80g; Batch code IAN0222SM; Best before end of April 2024) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): Country Kitchen recalls Double Chocolate Chip Muffins (Best before 26 December 2023 and 2 January 2024) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): dennree Naturkost GmbH recalls dennree Goji Beeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g & 250g; Best before dates from 28.03.2024 – 21.07.2024 and 28.03.2024 – 18.07.2024, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura Gojibeeren / Goji berries (Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of various Isla Délice deli products due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls various Isla Délice deli products due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lidl Belgique recalls Saint Alby Selection brand pâté cuit au four, aux champignons des bois / Oven-cooked pâté with wild mushrooms (~150g; Use by 25/12/2023, 30/12/2023 & 01/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ISLA DELICE recalls ISLA DELICE brand SAVEURDELICE GOUT BŒUF (230g & 500g; Lots 33200015 & 33140007, respectively; Best before 14/05/2024 & 08/05/2024, respectively) and ISLA DELICE brand ID LES TRANCHETTES AUX OLIVES (10 slices / 120g; Lots 33340094 & 33350042; Best before 07/01/2024 & 08/01/2024, respectively) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls FONT SAINT HUILE 03 BEZENET brand LES FROMAGES FERMIERS AU LAIT CRU: BEZENET, TOMMES, DEMI-SECS / Raw milk farm cheeses (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DE HYELZAS recalls FEDOU brand BRIQUE MEJEANNE Cheese (Lot 23.333.002; Best before 09/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SAS FROMAGERIE DONSIMONI recalls DONSIMONI brand PETIT BREBIS AU LAIT CRU / Raw sheep’s milk cheese (180g; Lot 140108; Best before 04/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUVERGNE VIANDE recalls AUVERGNE VIANDE brand Chorizo U / Sausage (Lot 47; Use by 21/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination and possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE FUMOIR SAS recalls saslefumoir brand Saumon fumé Norvège prétranché machine / Sliced smoked Norwegian salmon (1 kg; Lot 11173011; Use by 01/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT recalls REGAL AUX OLIVES HALAL / Sliced Halal deli meat with olives (120g; Lots 33320036 & 33350029; Use by 05/01/2024 & 08/01/2024, respectively) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT recalls CACHIR GOUT BOEUF / Beef deli meat (500g; Lot 33170031; Use by 11/05/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): DETA DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls E. Leclerc Bellaing brand Rillettes de saumon / Salmon patties (Lot 336; Use by 08/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): STEPADIS SUPER-U Villebois Lavalette recalls U brand Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraissé torchon / Boneless, rindless Superior cooked ham (Lot 01222044; Use by 20/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DU FROMAGE recalls Saint-Nectaire AOP fermier – pré -emballé / Prewrapped farm-style cheese (Lots A33480084 & A33500041; Use by 27/12/2023 & 29/12/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LOSFELD DISTRIBUTION recalls MORBIER LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (All lots; All Best before dates between 09/12/2023 and 09/01/2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Gojibeeren / Goji berries (100g; Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): BIO Company SE recalls BIO COMPANY Gojibeeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g; Lot D308280; Best before 28.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls dennree Goji-Beeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g & 250g; Best before dates from 28.03.2024 – 21.07.2024 and 28.03.2024 – 18.07.2024, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gärtner Carl recalls Hirschfleisch, verpackt / Packaged venison (Lot 31.10.2023; Best before 31.10.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Alnatura recalls Alnatura brand Baies de Goji / Goji berries (100g; Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cobolux Production SA recalls HACHE MELANGE LS / Mixed ground meat (Lot 20231204; Use by 10.12.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Fromagerie Moléson SA recalls Le Duo des Gors brand Käse / cheese (180g; Lot 200223046242; Best before 06.01.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Raw Cows’ Milk Cheese (All batch codes; All best before dates up to and including 24 January 2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woolworths recalls Woolworths Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies (6-pack; Best before 13/06/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Woolworths New Zealand Ltd recalls Woolworths brand Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies (360g; Best before 12/06/2024 and 13/06/2024)due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).
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Lea Way Farms, Inc., doing business as Blue Ridge Beef, today (December 21, 2023) announced a recall of three raw pet food products after the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in one lot of each of those products.
The recall covers the following items:
Kitten Grind, 2-lb tube:- All lot codes & Use-by dates from N24 1124 to N24 1224; UPC 8 54298 00101 6
Kitten Mix, 2-lb tube:- All lot codes & Use-by dates from N24 1124 to N24 1224; UPC 8 54298 00243 6
Puppy Mix, 2-lb tube:- All lot codes & Use-by dates from N24 1124 to N24 1224; UPC 8 54298 00169 6
The recalled products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The lot numbers and use-by dates are located on the silver tabs at the end of the tubes.
To date, FDA has not received reports of any illnesses.
This is the second recall in less than two months for the company. On October 27, 2023, Blue Ridge Beef recalled a single production lot of Breeders Choice 2# log dog food after the FDA found Salmonella in a sample of the product.
The company’s production facility was first inspected by the FDA in December 2016. Subsequent inspections were performed in October 2019 and August 2020.
The 2019 inspection revealed major infractions of food safety practices, resulting in the issuance of a Warning Letter to the company on June 26, 2020. Some of the violations raised in the Warning Letter included,
Mishandling of carcasses (dragging them across the floor)
Not examining raw materials to determine whether they were suitable for use in manufacture of animal food
Spilling of fecal material over exposed carcasses
Inadequate maintenance of equipment and facilities
Operating under a canceled Food Facility Registration
The August 2020 inspection, carried out as a follow-up to the Warning Letter, revealed that the company had not yet rectified several of the violations listed in the June 26th letter.
What consumers should know
Puppies and kittens are more susceptible to illness than adults. Pet owners who have fed the recalled products to their pets should be on the lookout for symptoms of infection.
Pets with Salmonella and Listeria infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The FDA relies on reports from pet owners and veterinarians for information on potentially hazardous pet foods. If you believe your pet was infected or harmed by consuming a pet food, you can report the issue electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or you can call your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
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