Recalls and Alerts: March 12–13, 2024

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

Allergy Alert: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc recalls Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews (8.25 oz; Best if used by Jul 08 2025 GH2; UPC 078742133348) due to undeclared coconut and milk.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Milk Chocolate with Toasted Coconut (300g; Date code 2024 SE 19; UPC 0 60383 20922 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert: Aliments koki SENC (Montréal, QC) recalls various marinated meat products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Léon Desrosiers et Fils inc. (Joliette, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Hanna’s Hut (Montréal, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

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 sesame.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Pápai Hús Kft. recalls SPAR VEGGIE snidlinges szendvicsfeltét / Sandwich topping (100g; Use by 14.03.2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Pohjolan Meijeri Laktoositon Sulo jogurtti Mango / Lactose-free Sulo yogurt Mango (1 L; Best before 8.4.2024) due to elevated Enterobacteraceae counts.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Ch’ti brand Maroilles Sorbais AOP / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Multiple Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERRYDIS LECLERC recalls Viande hachée / Ground meat (Sold between 01/03/2024 and 05/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls L’escargot Charlet brand Escargot au court Bouillon (3 dozen and 5 dozen; Lot 1529; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls Ferme D’HELI’SENS brand Terrine provençale (120g;; Lot 1526; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls MAISON DU FROMAGE brand MAROILLES SORBAIS / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Best before 13/04/2024 & 16/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls INTERMARCHE brand FRAIS EMB CHABICHOU DU POITOU / Cheese (150g; Lot 240461602; Best before 22/04/2024) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls ANDRE BAZIN brand LARDONS FUMES / Smoked bacon (1 kg; Lot 684621; Use by 11/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Fromagerie Dongé recalls various Brie de Meaux brand brie cheeses (Lot RG040124BM; Best before 31.03.2024; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG recalls Dr. Oetker brand Smoothie Bowl mit Erdbeere, Banane, Aronia und Leinsamen / Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed (200g; All Best before dates up to 23/04/2024) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Spinazie deelblokjes / Spinach cubes (400g and 800g; Multiple Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s blandfärs / Mixed minced meats (500g; Best before 15/03/2024 and 16/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Waiheke Herbs Ltd  recalls Waiheke Herbs brand Asian Herb Spread, Fresh Asian herbs with chilli & ginger (200g; Batch 06 12 23; Best before 06Apr2024) as usual food safety steps have not been followed which may lead to an increase in bacteria.


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