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: FDA updates list of recalls announced in connection with the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses associated with cotija and queso fresco cheeses from Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Also, a second environmental sample collected during the ongoing inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility has yielded the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): MG Foods recalls S&S Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll (8.3 oz; Use by dates 02/09/24 to 02/16/24; UPC 100001002017) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Bristol Farms recalls Chicken Taco Kit (9 oz; Sell by 1/18/24) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Iowa Egg Company Inc. that a June 2023 inspection by the Iowa Department of Agriculture, under contract with the FDA of the company’s shell egg farm and egg processing facility revealed serious violations of the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation regulation.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Lucky K.T. Co., Inc. that an April/May 2023 inspection of the company’s food manufacturing facility revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation.
Europe
Allergy Alert (France): INTERSNACK FRANCE recalls Alesto brand noix de cajou grillées et salées / Roasted, salted cashews (150g; Lot L196057; Best before 30/11/2024) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Anka EU GmbH recalls Mohnpaste / Sera Hashas Ezmesi / Poppy seed paste (350g; Lot PN:15214; Best before 04.04.2025) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): Biona recalls Biona Organic Cashew Nut Butter (Batch code E233189; Best before 31 December 2026) due to undeclared almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland 4 Creamy Chicken Pies (568g; Best before 12 September 2025) due to undeclared sulphites.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fiers NV recalls Fiers brand bûchettes de volaille / poultry logs (Lots 100040, 100073, 100172, 100243; Use by dates from 13/02/2024 to 15/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls 14 La ferme au délice royal brand duck terrines and confits due to manufacturing and other food-safety defects and omissions. Please refer to the Rappel Consommateur website for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): MONS – FROMAGER AFFINEUR SAS recalls Mons brand Saint Nectaire Fermier au lait cru / Farmhouse raw-milk cheese (Lot 240400527; Best before dates between 14/03/2024 and 31/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MONS – FROMAGER AFFINEUR SAS recalls Mons brand Saint Nectaire Fermier au lait cru / Farmhouse raw-milk cheese (Lot 240400527; Best before dates between 17/02/2024 and 20/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls La belle nature brand TARTARES COUTEAU 3% MONTBELIARD / Raw beef patties (2 x 180g; Lot 24036-9243; Use by 17/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): R Z BAB2 CARREFOUR recalls Maritchu brand ANDOUILLE BASQUAISE / Sausage (Sold between 31/01/2024 and 05/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MIGROS FRANCE recalls Steak haché rayon trad à la demande / Ground beef (Lot 9063471; Use by 30/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls palzola brand Gorgonzola DOP / cheese (Lot 18D16423A; Use by 20/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Mini Market recalls Sultan brand Chalwa Sezamowa / Halva sesame paste sweets (100g; All Best before dates up to and including 09.07.2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): BEPPINO OCCELLI recalls BEPPINO OCCELLI brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lot 23151011; Best before 09-03-2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): BEPPINO OCCELLI recalls BEPPINO OCCELLI brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lot 23151011; Best before 08, 10, 12.03.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): TINO PAIOLO recalls TINO PAIOLO brand CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODOTTO DELLA MONTAGNA cheese (~2 kg; Lot 23151011; Best before 29/02/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Strauss recalls Milk Chocolate Crunch Biscuit (100g; Best before 08.15.24) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic particles).
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