Recalls and Alerts: April 11–12, 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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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

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United States

Allergy Alert: Gracie’s Kitchens recalls King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan (20 oz; Sell by 4/14/24 – 4/21/24; UPC 0 8531610145 0) due to undeclared sesame and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Roly Poly Bakery recalls Roly Poly multigrain bread (20-oz loaf; Sold prior to 04/11/2024; UPC 5005-8723) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Feel Good Foods recalls Gluten-Free Plain and Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels (Best by dates from 5/29/24 to 9/17/25) due to undeclared gluten.

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Canada

Allergy Alert:  La boucherie Nordest (Mont-Laurier, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Laurentide (Éboulements, QC) recalls KETCHUP AUX FRUITS / Fruit ketchup (All lots) and KETCHUP AUX TOMATES VERTES / Green tomato ketchup (All Lots) due to undeclared mustard.

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

Allergy Alert and Food Safety Recall: Viande Continental (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens and two soups due to absence of storage temperature labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Salami Mondial (Laval, QC) recalls CACCIATORE SALAMI DOUCE / Mild salami (Lot #232336)and CACCIATORE SALAMI FORTE / Spicy salami (Lot #232336) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ristorante Scarolie’s Pasta Emporium (Pointe-Claire, QC) recalls Sauce BOLOGNESE (All lots) due to absence of storage temperature labeling.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): AKAR GmbH recalls TUNAS Krelva Halva Tahini mit Kakao / Halvah with cocoa (350g; Lot 110923-03; Best before 11.09.2025) due to undeclared hazelnuts and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie (200g; Use by 12 April 2024, 16 April 2024, 18 April 2024, 22 April 2024; Product of UK) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Golfera in Lavezzola S.p.A. recalls Così Bio brand Petali grano barbabietola bacche di sambuco nero / Beetroot, black elderberry powder (80g; Lot 43221A05; Best before 17/05/2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Golfera in Lavezzola S.p.A. recalls Così Bio brand Petali grano ceci limone e curcuma / Chickpeas, lemon and turmeric powder (80g; Lot 42913A06; Best before 17/05/2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK): Coop recalls Coop 20* Piece Picnic Platter (228g; Use by 21 April 2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie (200g; Use by 12 April 2024, 16 April 2024, 18 April 2024, 22 April 2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carrefour market Sint-Niklaas recalls porc haché / Ground pork (Variable weights; Use by 13/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): THE FARMCHIX COMPANY recalls HOFKIP brand APIRIO’S Pilons de poulet marinés et précuits / Marinated and precooked chicken drumsticks (500g; Lot 241325030; Best before 18/4/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKINTER INTERMARCHE recalls Jambon cru désossé 12 mois / Raw deboned ham (Sold between 22/03/2023 and 12/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LOIC CHUPIN recalls LOIC CHUPIN brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PANZANI recalls PANZANI brand MACARONI CUISSON RAPIDE / Fast cooking macaroni (500g; Lot 231217N641 / 231217N642; Best before 01/12/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (piece of transparent plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIMAZ LECLERC recalls DELASIA brand Nouilles Royales / Royal noodles (Lot 465584; Use by 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BES AMANDINE La ferme du Prunet recalls Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 29/03) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERNA CARREFOUR CONTACT recalls rillettes d’oie vendues au rayon Charcuterie coupe du magasin Carrefour Contact de Bucey les Gy / Goose rillettes (Sold between 28/03/2024 and 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERNA CARREFOUR CONTACT recalls chipolatas vendues au rayon Boucherie Traditionnelle du magasin Carrefour Contact Bucey les Gy / Chipolata sausages (Sold between 02/04/2024 and 05/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODINO SYSTÈME U recalls Super U La Châtre brand MORBIER AOP AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (Use by 05/04/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BLANC F J EURL FROMAGERIE BLANC recalls multiple varieties of Fromagerie Blanc brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS SCHOEPFER recalls SCHOEPFER brand Barquette de Neufchâtel AOP / cheese (200g; Lots 24012609 & 24013192; Use by dates between 08/04/2024 and 21/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KERBAR CENTRE E. LECLERC GOUESNOU recalls steak haché à la demande au stand boucherie / ground beef (All lots; Use by dates between 02/04/2024 and 11/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TENDRIADE recalls Tendriade brand Paupiette de veau / Veal paupiettes (Multiple pack sizes, lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Volaille Française brand Ailes de poulet jaune / Chicken wings (Lot 0244091521; Use by 02/04/2024, 03/04/2024, 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Sélection du Volailler brand Ailes de poulet jaune / Chicken wings (Lot 0244091521; Use by 01/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SIFFERT-FRECH-AFFINEURS recalls LE GRAND SAPIN brand TOMME FERMIERE AUX FLEURS LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (6.5 kg; Lots 2420009001, 2420009002, 2411018001; Best before 03/05/2024 & 07/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Meierei-Genossenschaft Sarzbüttel eG recalls various cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls EPI D’OR brand Petits pains précuits graines / Seeded bread rolls (360g; Lot B061DA; Best before 26/04/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Straetmans Nv recalls Duck Pancreas complet raw dog food (1 kg; Lots 20 08 25 & 23 12 24; Best before 20/08/25 & 23/12/24) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of hard plastic).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Biscotti Trading Pte Ltd and Boughtnex Pte Ltd recall Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice, dry (350g; All batches; Product of Malaysia) and Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice, soup (450g; All batches; Product of Malaysia) because the items were imported from an unapproved (unaccredited) source.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 9–10, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Final Update): CDC and FDA have terminated their investigation of an outbreak of 26 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses associated with consumption of queso fresco and cotija cheeses.Twenty-three of the 26 confirmed outbreak victims were hospitalized in the eleven-state outbreak, and there were two reported deaths.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened an investigation into an outbreak of eleven cases of Salmonella Typhimurium for which a source has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Baron Spices, Inc. recalls Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning (6.25 oz; Lots 034-363 and 034-364) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Belgian Yummies recalls multiple flavors of Ice Cream Sandwiches and Gelato due to undeclared wheat, soy and egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Home Style Foods, Inc. recalls Kowalski Simply Sides – Jack’s Potato Salad (16-oz deli cup; Sell by 04/29/2024; UPC 754721282701) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Oregon Spice Company recalls Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning (5 oz; Best before BB 04MAR26 0644 19:48 to 21:41) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Naturz Organics USA LLC recalls Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein (20-kg bulk product in paper bags; Lot NO-OPP8020231114; Best before 2025-11-13) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was delivered to one consignee in Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Spices USA Inc. recalls Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground (55.11-lb bulk product in bags; Lot VN/OFD/1D/0623; Product of Vietnam) due to elevated levels of lead in the ground cinnamon.

Food Safety Recall: Pueblo Fruits, Inc. recalls Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings (Multiple lot codes) because the firm did not complete a hazard analysis for potential C. botulinum growth and toxin production of its processing, storage and shipping of raw onions into vacuum sealed bags.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: CHE boutique d’empanadas inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls EMPANADAS POULET NAPOLITAIN / Chicken empanadas (560g; Best before septembre 2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. recalls Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked (113g; All units sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024; UPC 8 19693 02546 3) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Market Hong Phat recalls Bibigo brand Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Best before 12/01/2024, 21/06/2024 og 10/08/2024; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23011101; Best before 11-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23038102; Best before 07-02-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23027102; Best before 27-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Molino Rossetto brand PREPARATO PER FRITTELLE E CASTAGNOLE SENZA GLUTINE / Gluten-free preparation for pancakes and castagnole (400g; Lot LV23027102; Best before 27-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Tre Mulini brand PREPARATO PANE E PIZZA / Bread and pizza mix (500g; Lot LV23005666; Best before 05-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Tre Mulini brand PREPARATO PANE E PIZZA / Bread and pizza mix (500g; Lot LV23016666; Best before 16-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls AUCHAN POISSONNERIE STAND MOULES D’ESPAGNE / Spanish mussels (Sold from 02/04/2024 to 04/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand NEUFCHATEL AOP AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHANTONNAY DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls SANDWICH TRADI GOURMAND POULET / Chicken sandwich (All lots; Use by 08/04/2024) foreign matter contamination (pieces of transparent plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU Le Grand Plateau brand Plateau assortiment de charcuterie / Assorted deli meat platter (416g; Lot 210171564; Use by 08/06/2024) due to possible staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS LEFORGEAIS Charcuterie LEFORGEAIS recalls LEFORGEAIS brand Jambonneau cuit entier / Whole cooked ham (600g; Lot 24086; Use by dates between 25/04/2024 and 30/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES TROIS BASTIONS recalls LES NOUVEAUX FROMAGERS brand GORGONZOLA AOP POT / cheese (180g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls PAYS GOURMAND® brand NEUFCHÂTEL AOP / Raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saveur de nos régions brand Neufchâtel raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U SAVEURS brand Neufchâtel AOP lait cru 24%mg / Raw milk cheese, 24% milk fat (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG recalls Natsu Onigiri Räucherlachs-Wakame / Smoked salmon wakame (100g; Use by 17.04.2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Pain à la viande de porc / Bread stuffed with pork meat (120g; Sold up to 09/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bellarine Brownie Company recalls Brownie Belgian Chocolate Vegan (86g; Best before 16 MAY 2024) due to undeclared cashew and egg.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 6–8, 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:


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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Zinman Marché de volailles St-Dominique (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUCISSE SECHE DOUCE / Mild dried sausage (Best before 2 September 2024 and 16 September 2024) and SAUCISSE SECHE FORTE / Spicy dried sausage (Best before 2 September 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Cocohagen A/S recalls Cocohagen Vanilla økologiske plantebasserede kakaotrøfler / Organic plant-based cocoa truffles (20g; Lot 9-5-6) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Food Safety Recall (France): VICANTUS CARREFOUR recalls Langue de boeuf sauce piquante / Beef tongue with spicy sauce (Lot 24075; Use by 13/06/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls saucisse à croquer / Snack sausage (Sold between 18/03/2024 and 22/03/ 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Earl Louet recalls Earl Louet brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheeses (Lots 25/03,26/03,27/03; Use by 17/05/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CC28 DISTRIBUTION Market recalls steak haché fabriqué au stand traditionnel du magasin Market Albertville De Gaulle / Ground steak (Produced between 22/03/2024 et le 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Kühlmann GmbH recalls Kühlmann Hummus Trio (Lot -24 L09454 (01); Best before 04.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus brands of fresh chicken, including whole chicken, breast, tenderloin, thigh meat, pieces, seasoned breast (Lots 011-24-09-3-66 and 011-24-09-2-07; Pack dates 02.04.2024 – 05.04.2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): ProBox recalls all ProBox Just Smoothie products due to ProBox not being approved to produce these products and also using an incorrect approval number. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Cuor di scelta brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (1000g; Lots 02AUIE, 03AUIE, 17MTIE, 29MTIE; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (1000g; Lots 02AUIE, 03AUIE, 17MTIE, 29MTIE; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (350g; Lots 30MTID, 03AUID; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (300g; Lots 03AURO, 17MTRO, 19NTRO, 20NTRO, 22NTRO, 30MTRO; Best before 30/10/2025, 30/11/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (450g; Lot 03AURG; Best before 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Cuor di scelta brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (450g; Lots 02AUSB, 16MTSB, 21NTSB; Best before 30/10/2025, 30/11/2025, 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Globe Consultancy Services Pty Ltd recalls Frisp Oats Peanut Butter (150g; Best before 14/01/26) due to undeclared milk.


TAINTED formats 3
“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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