Recalls and Alerts: March 14–15, 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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION / Recall: Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture recalls Oysters from Norm Bloom and Son, Westport, CT (Harvested 2/20/2024; Lot 207) due to potential Norovirus contamination. The specified oysters are associated with a norovirus outbreak in Minnesota, according to an advisory issued by the FDA.

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms Pacific recalls kroger APPLE WALNUT WITH CHICKEN SALAD KIT FOR ONE (5.5 oz; Lots TFPM059B41, TFPM060B41, TFPM061A41, TFPM062A41, TFPM063B41, TFPM064A41, TFPM064B41, TFPM065A41, TFPM066A41, TFPM067A41, TFPM068A41, TFPM069B42, and TFPM071A41; Use by dates 03/12/24 through 03/22/24) due to undeclared wheat.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Supermarché Mile-End (Montréal, QC) recalls CORNICHON MARINÉ / Pickles (All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Kam Ding Investment Ltd. recalls K-Fresh Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code 240102; UPC 4 892742 010234) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): NV Snack Food Poco Loco, Belgien recalls Snack Day gesalzene Tortilla Chips / Salted tortilla chips (300g; Lot 34045 0421; Best before 14.12.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Terra Sandwich plantaardige bacon ei / Plant-based bacon-and-egg sandwich (Best before 15-03-2024) due to undeclared celery and oats.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Tête pressée en tranches / Head cheese slices (200g; Expiry dates 21/03/2024, 25/03/2024, 28/03/2024, 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand spinazie fijngesneden / Finely chopped spinach, frozen (450g; Best before 31-01-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles)

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER recalls Raclette Baechler Piment Fromage Baechler Piment / Cheeses with pimento (Lot 23 339 7; 25/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETS BOCQUET recalls Cora brand Steak hache 5% / Ground beef, 5% fat (Lot 40595076; Use by 05/03/2024) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETS BOCQUET recalls Bocquet brand Steak hache / Ground beef, 5% (Lot 40595076; Use by 05/03/2024) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls L’escargotière Champenoise brand Escargots au court-bouillon (Lot 1528; Best before 30/11/2025) due to pH instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Ferme D’Heli’sens brand Escargotine (Lot 1526; Best before 30/11/2025) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Ferme D’Heli’sens brand 5 douzaines d’escargots en court bouillon / 5 dozen escargots in court bouillon (Lot 1525; Best before 30/11/2025) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR recalls AILE DE POULET JAUNE (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls U SAVEURS brand Jambon cuit supérieur à l’ancienne Bleu Blanc Coeur / Old-fashioned superior cooked ham (3/4 slices, ~210g; Lot 02406506; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand SPAETZLE fabriqués dans le Val d’Argent (400g; Lot 07010824; Use by 14/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEIT DE BRUNAS recalls Tomme vache au lait cru / Raw cow’s milk cheese (Lots 696 to 783 & 001 to 074; Best before dates between 11/03/2024 and 07/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA GRAND’LANDE recalls Le Gargilesse brand Fromage blanc de chèvre / White goat’s milk cheese (340g; Lots 64 & 65; Best by 22/03/2024 & 23/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ardo NV recalls three brands of Junger Spinat gehackt / Chopped spinach, frozen (450g; Best before 12/2025 and 01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Mondelez Polska Production sp. recalls Milka Oreo Cioccolato al latte delle Alpi con biscotti al cacao in pezzi e ripieno di crema al latte / Milk chocolate with cocoa biscuit pieces and cream filling (37g; Lot OSK934422; Best before 1.8.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Consorzio Pescatori di Goro Soc. Coop O.P recalls Vongola o lupino / Clams (1 kg; Multiple lot codes) due to E. coli contamination above permitted levels.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): S.C. Salaam Food srl recalls Shama Seekh kebab chicken (8 pcs / 900g; Lot 300323-12; Best before 29/03/2025) due to lack of appoval stamp.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MAGRINI LE DELIZIE SRL recalls SALSA DI NOCI / Walnut sauce (90g; Lot 054/24; Best before 23/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pistaches / Pistachios (200g; Lot 672816; Best before 31/10/2024) due to aflatoxin (mycotoxins) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Tête pressée en tranches / Head cheese slices (200g; Expiry dates 21/03/2024, 25/03/2024, 28/03/2024, 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Spinazie deelblokjes / Chopped spinach, frozen blocks (450g & 800g; Various batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): A la Carte Produkter AS recalls Ronce østers fra Frankrike / Ronce oysters from France (Lots 24094RON3 & 24114RON3; Pack dates 28.02.2024 & 06.03.2024, respectively) due to possible Norovirus contamination. Several Norovirus illnesses have been reported.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): GEKA recalls Culinea Nuggets cu pui / Chicken nuggets (500g; Batch code ED03.02.2024 049502204845; Use by 03.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Taj Foods recalls Taj Chopped Spinach (450g; Batch codes 144009 and 144010; Best before January 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).


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