Recalls and Alerts: March 30–31, 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

Food Safety Recall: Tropicale Foods recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack (Best by 10/11/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination in the mango bars.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION – Final Update: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 44 lab-confirmed outbreak cases of extensively drug resistant Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illnesses in six provinces since 2020. The most recent case was is January 2024. The outbreak has been linked to two sources: (1) exposure to raw meat prepared for pets and raw pet food, and (2) contact with cattle, particularly calves. The investigation has now been closed.

Allergy Alert: Maltese Grocery Ltd. recalls Chef Corey’s brand Chicken Pot Pie (1 count; All lots; UPC starts with 0 262710) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Five Corners Meat Company Ltd. recalls four varieties of Canada 653 brand ground meats (24/03/22) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): JACQUET BROSSARD recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (UK): ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


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