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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports eleven (11) confirmed outbreak cases of E. coli O157:H7 in five states linked to consumption of raw cheddar cheese. Five people have been hospitalized, two suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome. The manufacturer recalled all sizes of blocks and shredded RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese (original and Jalapeno flavors), but withdrew its recall on February 26, 2024.
Allergy Alert: USDA issues Public Health Alert for nurture life KIDS MEALS CHICKEN PARM WITH SUPER VEGGIE SPAGHETTI (5.9 oz; Enjoy by dates from Jan. 9, 2024, to March 1, 2024). due to undeclared egg white. No recall was requested as the product is no longer available for sale.
Allergy Alert: M&P Production LTD recalls approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Roland Foods, LLC recalls Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) (16 oz; Batch #P024581; Production code X0419; Best by October 19, 2024; UPC 10041224701509) due to Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Grand Marché Col-Fax inc. (Laval, QC) recalls Kataifi and Baklava aux Grenobles due to presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.
Food Safety Recall: Auberge l’Amarré inc. (Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, QC) recalls CHEDDAR PERRON and PIED-DE-VENT cheeses (Sold up to 26 February 2024) because the label does not specify that the cheeses were made from unpasteurized milk.
Food Safety Recall: Quatuor à Cornes S.E.N.C. (Saint-Donat, QC) recalls multiple products packed in glass jars due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade recalls Cup Noodles – XO Sauce Seafood (74g; Best before 26/05/2024) and Cup Noodles – Spicy Seafood (74g; Best before 28/04/2024) due to improperly declared gluten (wheat), crustaceans, molluscs, soybeans, milk, eggs and fish.
Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO AGRIBOLOGNA SOC. COOP. AGR. recalls Arandis Macedonia Stagionale (200g; Lots 12259, 12306, 12951 & 13008: Best before 22/02/2024, 24/02/2024, 25/02/2024, 26/02/2024, respectively) due to undeclared nuts.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER recalls various Baechler Raclette Fenugrec cheeses (Sold from 23/11/2023 to 27/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Beffroi Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Leduc Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024 & 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls Metro Chef MAROILLES AOP cheese (720g; Lot 355; Best before 06/04/2024, 09/04/2024 & 13/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MIODIS E. Leclerc recalls TERROIR FLEURI brand SAUCISSE SECHE PERCHE / Dry sausage (Lot 015400; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SPAETZLES CARBONARA MUNSTER (Lot 2402192043962552; Use by 24/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand Saucisse sèche de foie / Dry liver sausage (250g; Lot 040400; Best by 26/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES 2 CAPS recalls carré aux orties cheese (Lot 361; Best before 27/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Regent’s Park brand Muffin à la farine complète et 7 graines / Whole wheat and 7 grain muffins (4 pack, 250g; Lot 24031; Best before 01/03/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).
Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S recalls Happy Dog: Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) and Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg and 10 kg; Lots 250726P004429 & 250730191383, respectively; Best before 26.07.2025 & 30.07.2025, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls Happy Dog brand Fit & vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg; Lot 250726P004429; Best before 26.07.2025) and Happy Dog brand Supreme Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
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