Recalls and Alerts: April 18–19, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports a second brand of organic basil linked to the 12-case outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium. Both brands of implicated basil were grown in Colombia.

Food Safety Alert: Sammy’s Milk (Newport Beach, CA) has been asked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide a warning against the use of its Goat Milk Toddler Formula as an infant formula because the FDA is concerned that the formula may not meet all FDA requirements for infant formula and may be unsafe and not provide sufficient nutrition when used as an infant formula.

Food Safety Recall: Infinite Herbs LLC recalls Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil (2.5-oz pkgs; Sold between February 1 and April 6, 2024; UPC 8 18042 02147 7; Product of Colombia) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was shipped directly to Trade Joe’s retail distribution centers in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and to two Fruit Center Marketplace stores in Massachusetts.

Food Safety Recall Expansion: Infinite Herbs LLC recalls Melissa’s brand fresh organic basil (2-oz pkgs and 4-oz pkgs; UPC 0 45255 14142 9 and 0 45255 14439 0, respectively; Sold between February 10th and 20th; Product of Colombia) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold at Dierberg’s stores in Illinois and Missouri.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: One World Foods Inc. recalls One World Foods brand Cajun BBQ Chicken Burgers (681g; Lot 23187; Best before 2025 FE 06; UPC 6 28451 59989 0) due to undeclared egg and soy.

Allergy Alert: VUA sandwichs (Montréal, QC) recalls various prepared dishes due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Traiteur La Marguerite (Montréal, QC) recalls SOUPE HARIRA and three varieties of vinaigrettes due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Magasin Co-op de Montmagny (Montmagny, QC) recalls SCE SPAGHETTI FAM 2K / Spaghetti sauce (All lots) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert: Les 3 Piliers inc (Montréal, QC) recalls three products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Marché BKR (Montréal, QC) recalls SALADE RUSSE / Russian salad (All lots) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), mustard, soy, fish and eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Hébergement Copaco Anticosti inc., d.b.a. Fumoir Musquaro L’Île-d’Anticosti, QC) recalls three varieties of Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon, packed in jars (Sold up to 18 April 2024) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has received confirmed reports of 12 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium sequence type 19 in March and April 2024. Investigations are underway to determine the source of this outbreak.

Allergy Alert (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR Veggie Girasoli Spinat-Cashew / Veggie girasoli with spinach and cashew (250g; Best before 03.06.2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand VEGAN GIRASOLI EPINARD / Vegan girasoli with spinach (250g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates; Sold from 07/03/2024 to 18/04/2024, inclusive) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coop Danmark recalls Coop Cheese Wheel brand kartoffelchips / Potato chips (200g; Best before 19-1-2025, 2-2-2025, 9-2-2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Padovana Macinazione srl recalls Salvia Polvere Bio / Organic sage powder (1 kg; Lot 005Q-01; Best before 31/12/2026) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Padovana Macinazione srl recalls Salvia Polvere Bio / Organic sage powder (1 kg; Lot 005Q; Best before 17/07/2026) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Vegan girasoli spinazie / Vegan girasoli with spinach (250g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates; Sold from 07/03/2024 to 18/04/2024, inclusive) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Wing Yip recalls TKC Vegetarian Style Mutton Pieces (500g; All batch codes; All Best Before dates up to and including 26 February 2026) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIPOR LECLERC PORNIC recalls Pizza 3 fromages et Sandwich comté jambon sec / 3-cheese pizza and ham & cheese sandwich, both using same source of cheese (Lot S4038LNU; Use by 22/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTS & TERROIRS ENTREMONT recalls COMTE ENTREMONT TRANCHE / Sliced Entremont cheese (120g (8 slices); Lots 7440408-02 & 7440408-03; Best before 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHMIDHAUSER recalls SCHMIDHAUSER brand LE MOELLEUX DE SAVOIE PETIT MODELE / cheese (Lot 12004924053; Use by dates between 01/05/2024 and 12/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Extra brand Comté AOP Au lait cru râpé / Raw milk grated cheese (150g; Lot 744040804; Best before 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Extra brand Comté AOP Au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (250g; Multiple lot codes; Multiple Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAURER TEMPE ALSACE recalls MAURER brand JARRET SALE CUIT A/OS SUP x2 / Cooked, salted joint, bone in x2 (Lot 24095; Use by 29/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE NETTO recalls Netto brand Cuisse de poulet jaune / Chicken legs (1.1 kg; Lot 0244091716; Use by 11/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls VOLAE brand Cuisses de poulet jaune / Chicken legs (4-pack; approx. 1.2 kg; Lot 0244091716; Use by 09/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE EDOUARD CONUS recalls Au Coeur de nos Fermes brand Reblochon de Savoie / Raw milk cheese (450g; Lot 18070324; Use by 08/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): S N V recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisse de poulet / Chicken legs (1 kg; Lot 0244091716; Use by 11/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Lerøy Seafood recalls PRIMA torskefilet / Cod fillet (800g; Best before 03.02.2025) due to E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Yan Tai Yit Pte Ltd recalls Honey dates (500g; Best before 02/03/2025; Product of China) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) Pty Ltd recalls Mt Elephant Buttermylk Wholefood Pancake Mix (230g; Best before 19Mar2025, 09Oct2024, 10Oct2024, 19Dec2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Waiheke Herbs Ltd recalls Waiheke Herbs brand Italian Herb Spread (200g; Batch code 13 03 24; Best before 13JUL2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Maketū Foods Ltd recalls Maketū Pies brand Mussel Pie (200g; Batch 090424; Use by 25 APR 2024 (fresh); Best before 15 MAR 2025 (frozen)) due to undeclared fish.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 16–17, 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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

FOOD SAFETY / OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA is advising consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of frozen, raw, half-shell oysters processed by JBR (KR 15 SP) in Tongyeongsi, Republic of Korea (Lots B231126, B240103, and B240214; Pack dates 11/27/2023, 1/4/2024, and 2/15/2024) and shipped to distributors in California because they may be contaminated with Norovirus. The California Department of Public Health has notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of these oysters.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s. Twelve confirmed outbreak illnesses have been reported in seven states. One person has been hospitalized. Trader Joe’s has removed the product from its store shelves.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened an investigation into a new outbreak of nine E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to a not yet identified product.

Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Infinite Herbs Organic Basil (2.5-ounce packages; Sold between February 1, 2024 and April 6, 2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was available in Trader Joe’s stores in AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, Washington DC, and WI.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Euro USA, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) that a July 10 to July 25, 2023 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Phil’s Good (Montréal, QC) recalls several prepared soups and sauces due to the presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fleur de sel (Granby, QC) recalls CHOCOLAT NOIR 60 % SANS LACTOSE / Lactose-free dark chocolate, 60% (All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Marché Trois Frères (Laval, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to the presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Le Cartet inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to the presence of undeclared wheat (gluten), sulphites and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Colona brand Brazil Salsa (936g; Lots 23.353 L : 231213-0085 & 23.353 l : 231129-0085; Best before 13/12/2024 & 29/11/2024, respectively) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Mondelēz International recalls Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bar (200g; Batch code OUV0135022; Best before 12.10.2024) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SUPERMARCHES MATCH brand CREPES FARCIES ET BOUCHEE A LA REINE / Stuffed crepes and queen’s morsel (puff pastry appetizers (Multiple varieties; Use by 21/04/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN brand Ailes de poulet / Chicken wings (8/pack; Lot 0244091521; Use by dates between 01/04/2024 and 03/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS LEFORGEAIS Charcuterie LEFORGEAIS recalls LEFORGEAIS brand Jambonneau cuit / Cooked ham (380g & 600g; Lots 24087, 24088, 24089, 24093; Use by dates between 24/04/2024 and 09/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand THYM CITRON / Lemon thyme (30g x 2; Lots LF24097, LF24100, LF24101, LF24102, LF24103) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOIDIS E.LECLERC recalls SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER / Farm-style cheese (Use by dates between 30/03/2024 and 03/04/ 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AGIS Hari&Co recalls Hari&Co brand Parmentier Haché végétal de pois tomates & oignons / Vegetarian mince with peas, tomatoes and onions parmentier (300g; Lot 1003; Use by 14/05/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES Auchan Osny recalls AUCHAN brand ROTI DE PORC ORLOFF / Pork roast Orloff (Sold from 10/04/2024 to 15/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRI NG FRESNE CARREFOUR recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef patties (Sold between 02/04/24 and 10/04/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackung, Frischepack 2 Lagen / North Sea sliced cheese (150g; Best before 11.05.2024 and 13.05.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackun / North Sea sliced cheese (150g; Lots 320304, 190304, 730304, 300304; Best before 11.05.2024, 12.05.2024, 13.05.2024, 14.05.2024, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackung, Frischepack 2 Lagen / North Sea sliced cheese (160g; Best before 16.05.2024, 22.05.2024 and 27.05.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lebensmittel Manufaktur Pellworm GmbH recalls various cheese items due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Unilever recalls Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 x 100 ml; Batch codes L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342; Best before end of December 2025; Product of UK) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic and metal).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Scapocchin SRL recalls MACELLERIA MARTINI MARIO brand SOPPRESSA NOSTRANA CON AGLIO / Soppressa pork sausage with garlic (Variable weights; Lot 166/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Parthenay brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru Cendré / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lots 65 & 69; Use by 04/05/2024 & 08/05/2024, respectively) and Parthenay brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru Nature / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 64; Use by 03/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Unilever recalls Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 x 100 ml; Batch codes L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342; Best before end of December 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic and metal).


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Recalls and Alerts: April 13–15, 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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is investigating a 6-year long outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that have sickened 17 individuals since 2019. Two of the cases were reported in 2024. All of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. Two people have died within 30 days of detection of the infection. The outbreak strain has been identified as sequence type 1607. The source (or sources) of the illnesses has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer issues alert for ANDREU brand Family cup hot chocolate (5 x 50g blister pack; Lots L-0324, L-0424, L-0524, L-0624, L-0724, L-0824, L-0924, L-1124, L-1224, L-1324, L-1524) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME REILHES recalls La Ferme REILHES brand PATE DE CAMPAGNE / Country-style pâté (Lot 24STG075C06; Use by 20/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME REILHES recalls La Ferme REILHES brand TERRINE DE CANARD AU FOIE GRAS / Fois gras duck terrine (Lot 24STG078C07; Use by 20/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME REILHES recalls La Ferme REILHES brand CUISSE DE CANARD CONFITE / Candied duck leg (Lot 24STG078C08; Use by 20/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME DES CLAUZOLLES recalls La Ferme des CLAUZOLLES brand CUISSE DE CANARD CONFITE / Candied duck leg (Lot 24RY080CC07; Use by 20/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME REILHES recalls La Ferme REILHES brand GESIERS DE CANARD CONFITE / Candied duck gizzards (Lot 24STG078C11; Use by 20/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN LA FERME REILHES recalls La Ferme REILHES brand FRITONS DE CANARD / Fried duck skin (Lot 24STG078C06; Use by 20/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR CITY CHATEL recalls CHIPOLATS SUPERIEURES DE VOLAILLE / Superior poultry chipolata sausages (All lots sold from 04/04/2024 to 06/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA BARONNERIE recalls gaec de la Baronnerie brand faisselle chevre frais / Fresh raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus, FK brands of whole chicken, breast, tenderloin, thigh meat, pieces, seasoned breast (Batch no. 011-24-10-3-64; Pack dates 09.04.2024 – 11.04.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Flli Scapocchin S.R.L recalls Salame nostrano con aglio / Local salami with garlic (600-800g; Lot 165/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Flli Scapocchin S.R.L recalls Salame nostrano / Local salami (600-800g; Lot 164/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives (113g; Best before December 2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Botanat Ltd recalls Pechichi Hamma brand Chickpea macalooni snack (180g; Expiry dates 17.4.24 to 17.10.24, inclusive) due to undeclared wheat.


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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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