Recalls and Alerts: July 20–21, 2023

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 ALERT: An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the state of Washington has sickened five individuals and killed three of them, according to a report by Food Safety News.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports that the Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries has grown to include ten cases in four states.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports that the number of Salmonella cases in an outbreak linked to contact with backyard poultry has increased to 690 cases in 47 states and Puerto Rico. One hundred forty-one (141) of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. Six different Salmonella serotypes (Braenderup, Enteritidis, Indiana, Infantis, Mbandaka, and Typhimurium) have been recovered from outbreak patients.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for NEVER ANY! UNCURED HAM & CHEESE LUNCH KIT (2.9-oz. plastic tray packages; Use by SEPT 18 2023) due to undeclared peanut. A recall was not requested because the products are believed to no longer be available for purchase.

Allergy Alert: Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC recalls H-E-B SMOKEHOUSE FULLY COOKED SMOKED SEASONED PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE (2 lb; Lot #3135; Best by 8/18/2023, 8/25/2023, and 9/1/2023) due to undeclared soy lecithin.

Food Safety Recall: Cooperstown Cheese Company recalls 1400 pounds of cheese purchased, sold or distributed from June 21, 2023 to July 10, 2023 due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 185 non-travel related cases of Cyclospora illnesses in Ontario (170), Quebec (9), and British Columbia (6). The PHAC is monitoring the situation, but has not identified a source.

Public Health Alert: The Québec Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) advises the public not to consume various seafood products packed in glass jars that were prepared and sold by Fruits de mer Fougère (Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC), due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the MAPAQ public health alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: The Village Kitchen recalls The Village Kitchen brand Chicken Curry (370g & 800g; UPC 6 90523 11101 9 & 6 90523 11102 6, respectively; All codes where mustard is not declared on the label) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie de Gaspé (Gaspé, QC) recalls various smoked fish products due to possible food safety risk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Sweden): Sweden’s Public Health Agency, together with the Swedish Food Agency and regional partners are investigating an outbreak of 14 reported cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections. Four of the cases were reported in the fall of 2022, and the other ten cases developed between the end of May and 2023 and early July 2023. Three victims have died. Several of the victims reported having consumed cold-smoked and/or smoked salmon in the period before falling ill. However, a specific source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Kellogg Company recalls Pringles Original perunalastuja / Crisps (200g; Batch code L2361036610 0405 3878; Best before 27.3.2024) due to lack of Finnish language labeling and presence of undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Intersnack SE recalls funny-frisch Brezli / Pretzels (160g; Lots LA.212 20B & LA.253 20B; Best before 22.04.24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DA Mario Srl recalls MARIO SENZA GLUTINE LA MELIGA / Doughnut (40g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared lactose (milk sugar). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Gina originale brand Kaffee Wiener Art / Ground coffee (250g; Lot A19Y 1/2025) due to ochratoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Deli Drengene ApS recalls Eriks pebersauce / Pepper sauce (230ml; Best before 22-09-2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Euro-East Oy recalls Cmak Auringonkukansiemenet, paahdettu ja suolattu / Sunflower seeds, roasted and salted (300g; Best before 08.11.2023) due to ochratoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls TH REAUX brand Camembert de Normandie AOP / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls VAL D’AY brand Camembert de Normandie AOP / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls GASLONDE brand Camembert de Normandie AOP / Raw milk cheese (250g, 1 kg, 800g, 150g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls REO brand Camembert de Normandie AOP / Raw milk cheese (250g, 1 kg, 150g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION ET BIO ASSOCIES SAS TEBA recalls Petite saucisse pur boeuf / Merguez pur boeuf / Pure beef sausages (5/pkg; Lot 31763185020; Use by 24/07/2023) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION ET BIO ASSOCIES SAS TEBA recalls steak haché de boeuf / Ground beef (Lot 31763185020; Use by 17/07/2023) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE CAFE DU MARCHE recalls LE CAFE DU MARCHE brand CAFE EN GRAIN / Whole bean coffee and CAFE MOULU / Ground coffee (250g; Lot PB0038; Best before dates between 30/05/2024 and 30/07/2024) due to ochratoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION & TERROIR DU SUD OUEST recalls TRADITION & TERROIR brand PIEDS DE PORC CUITS EN VINAIGRETTE / Cooked pigs feet in vinaigrette (Lots 231879002, 231849005, 231840001; Use by 26/07/2023 & 23/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIENT recalls Rôti de porc cuit aux Herbes / Roast pork with herbs (3.2 kg; Lot 000011132461; Use by 19/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischwaren-Wulff GmbH & Co. KG recalls Zwiebelmettwurst / Onion Mettwurst sausage (150g; Lot 327301; Best before 31.07.2023, 01.08.2023, 02.08.2023, 03.08.2023, 04.08.2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Fadie Food BV recalls AI Kharouf brand Halva (400g & 800g; Batch code NW800 I76; Best before dates from beginning of February 2023 to the end of February 2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Sotra Fiskeindustri AS recalls Sotra Sjømat brand Røkt laks / Smoked salmon (Lot 16039 & 16029; Best before 17.08.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Potts Partnership Ltd recalls Potts’ Truffle Mayonnaise (230g; Batch code 18823; Best before July 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Y&J Connect Pty Ltd / Koz Worldwide Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO Almond (128g; Expiry 03.04.24) due to undeclared sesame and LOTTE PEPERO White cookie (128g; Expiry 03.02.24) due to undeclared sesame, almond and peanut.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 18–19, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA supplies updated case counts on in-progress outbreak traceback investigations for E. coli O157:H7 (12 cases) and Cyclospora cayetanensis (2 outbreaks, involving 118 and 43 confirmed cases, respectively).

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: So far this year, the CDC has received 581 reports of Cyclosporiasis illnesses, including 55 hospitalizations from 31 states.

Consumer Alert (Pennsylvania): The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning the public not to consume raw goat milk from Dove Song Dairy (All container sizes and Sell-by dates) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

Allergy Alert: Richin Trading Inc. recalls Tim Heung Yuen brand black melon seed (6 oz & 12 oz; UPC 715685190013 & 715685190020) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. recalls Outshine No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bars (6/pkg; Batch codes LLA317822 and LLA317922; Best by September 30, 2024; UPC 041548312606) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Cava Foods, Inc. recalls CAVA Spicy Hummus (8 oz tub; Lot MD023804; Best by August 19, 2023; UPC 89832800227) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: ONO LLC recalls ONO Vegan Blueberry Muffin Protein Overnight Oats (2.75 oz; Lot 11923; Expiry date 04/29/24) due to undeclared milk.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Sibuet inc. (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC) recalls Pain sans gluten au sarrasin and Pain sans gluten / Gluten-free buckwheat bread and gluten-free bread (Sold up to 17 July 2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Delusional Sauce Co. recalls Delusional Sauce Co. brand Chili Garlic Confit (240 ml; UPC 6 28942 39210 8; All units sold up to and including July 18, 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Dan-D Foods Ltd. recalls Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts (100g; Best before 2024.FE.14; UPC 7 70795 52260 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Institute of Public Health reports four cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections apparently associated with consumption of smoked salmon and trout. The three women and one man became ill and were hospitalized in June 2023. An identical strain of Listeria monocytogenes was recovered from all four outbreak victims. Three of the four people reported having eaten either smoked salmon or smoked trout from the same producer in the time before they became ill. The outbreak strain was found in two packs of smoked salmon from this producer. One of the people had the packages in the freezer.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade Kip Caesar / Chicken Caesar salad meal (450g; Use by 18-07-2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade Kip Caesar / Chicken Caesar salad meal (450g; Use by 18-07-2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Specialty stores recall Irama tahin / Tahini (Best before 10.04.2025) due to undeclared peanuts)

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Al kharouf brand Halva (400g; Best before 02/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls MEDINA brand SALAMI DINDE / Turkey salami (140g; Lot 9773000187; Use by 15/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RESCH GABRIEL FERME AUBERGE WASSMATT recalls FERME AUBERGE WASSMATT brand BARGKASS / Uncooked pressed cheese (Lot 31/03/2023; Best before 01/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls VOLAE brand FILET DE CANARD / Filet of duck (350g; Lot 0103011177; Use by dates between 12/07/2023 and 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE CORICO recalls REGHALAL brand SALAMI DE DINDE / Turkey salami (140g; Lots 187 & 191; Use by dates 15/08/2023 & 19/08/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Saucisse sèche courbe IGP Ardehce / Dried sausage (Lot 23241; Best before 01/09/2023 & 04/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE JASTRES recalls Ferdinand Chaudouard & Paul et Ferdinand brands Saucisse sèche / Dried sausage (Lot 23241; Best before 13/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOUFFLECO E.LECLERC Soufflenheim recalls Cordon bleu italien poulet / Italian chicken (Lot 05/07/2023; Use by 10/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T.L.C. recalls Museau de porc vinaigrette / Pork muzzle vinaigrette (2 kg; Lot 23192; Us e by 01/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Barbé brand Moules Fraîches de Hollande / Fresh mussels (Lot L883810; Use by 15/07/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EXPLOITATION AGRICOLE A RESPONSABILITE LIMITEE FROMAGERIE BOISBOURDIN EARL FROMAGERIE BOISBOURDIN recalls Rond Valencay Ste Maure de Touraine fromage de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lots 173, 174, 176; Best by 22/08/2023, 23/08/2023, 25/08/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION & TERROIR DU SUD OUEST recalls various TRADITION & TERROIR brand CHIPOLATA AUX HERBES 6 pièces ASSORTIMENT DE CHIPOLATAS NATURES ET AUX HERBES ET MERGUEZ PORC, BOEUF, MOUTON / Chipolata sausages (Lots 231779006 & 231779004; Use by 16/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LA CASERA SRL recalls ROBIOLA DI EROS PURA CAPRA LATE CRUDO / Raw goat milk cheese (250g; Lot 1007/2023; Use by 05/08/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): “Sheva” Frozen Dough Industries Ltd. recalls Elite brand kreplach stuffed with turkey meat (1 kg; Expiry date 07/29/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Shin Mi (Brisbane) Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO almond (128g; Use by 01.FEB.2024) due to undeclared sesame and LOTTE PEPERO white cookie (128g; Use by 16.JAN.2024) due to undeclared almond, sesame and peanut.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hansang Trading Limited recalls Lotte brand Almond Pepero (132g; Use by 14.05.2024; Product of South Korea) due to undeclared peanut and Lotte brand White Cookie Pepero (132g; Use by 13.04.2024; Product of South Korea) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Countdown recalls Woolworths brand Pickled Onions (500g; Best before 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024; Product of India) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

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Recalls and Alerts: July 15–17, 2023

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Allergy Alert: Heinen’s recalls Heinen’s Fresh Ground Cashew Butter (Sell by 8/27/23; UPC 2-0953040773-4) due to undeclared peanuts and almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Mulan Dumpling, LLC recalls approximately 1,560 pounds of frozen meat and poultry dumpling products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Cantine La Patate à Patou (Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, QC) recalls SAUCE À LA VIANDE / Meat sauce (Sold up to 13 July 2023) due to lack of recommended storage temperature information on the product label.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Rabbit NV recalls Lunch Corner brand Salade de pâtes pesto / Pesto pasta salad (400g; Use by 12/07/23, 17/07/23, 19/07/23) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Fournil du Val de Loire recalls Brioche et pains de mie / Brioche and sliced breads due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Agis SAS recalls Agis brand Pad Thai au poulet / Chicken pad Thai (330g; Lot 1641; Use by 18/07/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE SAS recalls MAITRE COQ brand POULET BLANC ELEVEURS DE NOS REGIONS / Whole raw chicken (Lot 426905170235; Use by 07/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUDIS E.LECLERC recalls Brochette de bœuf marinée à l’échalote / Marinated beef brochettes with shallots (Use by 07/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Elit brand Mici (Saucisses Roumaines sans peau) / Skinless Romanian sausages (900g; Lot 517; Best before 12/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Aldi recalls The Deli brand Meatster Snack Salami Original and The Deli brand Meatster Snack Salami Hot (125g; Best before 02/12/2023; Products of Germany) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Eurocize Import and Marketing Ltd recalls Greek tzatziki dip (No batch or date code indicated) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): K S NSW Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO ALMOND (32g & 128g; Best before 04.10.2023 & 02.05.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame LOTTE PEPERO WHITE COOKIE (32g & 128g; Best before 19.09.2023 & 01.05.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame, almond and peanuts).

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