Recalls and Alerts: July 6–7, 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 INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of Cyclospora
cayetanensis illnesses involving 105 individuals. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: MilMar Food Group LLC recalls Spring Valley Potato Blintzes (13 oz; Lot code 1513MMR7831RE; UPC 813801 00321; Shipped between 06/01 and 07/05/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Ziyad Brothers Importing recalls Ziyad Brand Jameed Soup Starter (35.2 fl oz; UPC 0 74265 00597 1; All lot and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Mountain Valley Dairy Ltd. recalls Kootenay Meadows brand Nostrala Firm Surface-Ripened Organic Cheese (variable weight; Batch code 240123; UPC begins with 8 75091) due to E .coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie antillais et casse-croûte Ében-Ézer (Repentigny, QC) recalls ASSAISONNEMENT 100 % HAÏTIEN / 100% Haitian seasoning (500 ml; Sold up to 5 July 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: FrançoisLambert.One inc (Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix, QC) recalls PESTO À LA FLEUR D’AIL / Garlic flower pesto (250 ml; Sold up to 6 July 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut now has confirmed 31 cases of Salmonella Muenchen infections in an outbreak that began in March 2023 and for which the source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK ALERT (Sweden): Swedish health authorities are reporting a rise in Campylobacter infections in recent weeks. Case reports have doubled from ~30/week to ~60/week. The rise follows a reported increase in Campylobacter in poultry flocks.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Bylie recalls Bylie brand Glace du chocolat et glace Stracciatella / Chocolate ice cream and Stracciatella ice cream (240 ml, 480 ml & 980 ml; Lot 19-05-2023; Best before 01/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Nébih recalls Dárdás brand Főtt, füstölt, gyorspácolt császárszalonna / Cooked, smoked, quick-marinated Caesar bacon (300g; Use by 22.08.2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fiers NV recalls Fiers brand Hamburger de volaille / Poultry burger (2/pkg; Lots 79393, 79553 & 79691; Use by 04-07-2023, 05-07-2023 & 06-07-2023, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COPADIS SUPERU ECHIRE recalls LE FARCI POITEVIN brand PATE MARMITE (Lot 0180823173; Use by 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FROMAGES DE BREBIS FRAIS / Fresh sheep milk cheese (3/pkg; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FAISSELLES DE BREBIS / Sheep milk cheese (4 x 100g; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FROMAGES DE BREBIS EPICES / Spiced sheep milk cheese (2/pkg; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA COUDENE MICHEL CARREFOUR recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand BRANDADE DE MORUE A LA NIMOISE / Cod brandade (200g; Lot 23153; Use by 27/05/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): LES BLANCS DE L’OUEST SAS recalls Les Blancs de l’Ouest brand Pâté de Boudin, Pâté de boudin aux pommes, Pâté Angevin, Pâté de campagne, and Rillettes Natures (All lots and date codes) due to improper sterilization.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Better Choice Ltd recalls milk chocolate with almonds (90g; Use by 01.07.2023 to 31.05.2024 inclusive; Imported from Russia) due to undeclared milk, almond, peanut and soy.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Georgia Food Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO ALMOND (Best before 02.MAY.2024) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls LOTTE PEPERO WHITE COOKIE (Best before 01.MAY.2024) due to undeclared almond, sesame and peanut.

Public Health Alert (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety warns against collecting shellfish from the Pelorus Sound area in the Marlborough Sounds, due to detection of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins at levels several times above the safe limit.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 4–5, 2023

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Allergy Alert: Mondelēz Global LLC recalls two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Estancia Holdings recalls Fromager Ottavi Tome De Brebis Sheep Milk Cheese (2 x 3.5 kg; Lot VC349; Use by 08/05/2023; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: S. Martinelli Harvest Facility recalls Martinelli’s Gold Medal 100% Apple Juice (10-oz apple-shaped glass bottles; Production dates 5/4/2023 & 5/5/2023; Multiple Pallet/Batch codes) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pi’ara Functional Foods Ltd. recalls Haskalife brand Pure Haskap Berry Super Shots (60 ml; Batch code 23 JN 22; UPC 6 27987 76714 8) due to possible spoilage.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Fournil du Val de Loire recalls various Chabrior brand soft breads and brioches due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): REMA Distribution A/S recalls Tican Kylling Kebab / Chicken kebab (80g; Best before 05.07.2023, 07.07.2023, 08.07.2023, 09.07.2023, 10.07.2023 & 15.07.2023) due to undeclared milk.

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

Food Safety Recall (France): EXARO carrefour express recalls steak hachés / Minced steak (Sold from 20/06/2023 to 24/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOC SERRES & CIE recalls Charcuterie Serres brand demi jambonneau / Ham half (Lot D21062110; Use by 28/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls METKA GROSSE sausages (Sold in bulk from 24/06/2023 to 29/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS BOURGAIN ET FILS recalls Bourgain et fils brand Saumon Norvège / Norwegian salmon (150g & 300g; Lot 252255; Use by 17/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE OVOCOOP recalls ovocoop brand Blanc d’Oeuf liquide pasteurisé / Pasteurized liquid egg white (1 kg, 2 kg & 5 kg; Lots B178.23KG1, B178.23KG2 & B178.23KG5, respectively; Use by 18/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HERLIN DISTRIBUTION recalls POTJEVLESCH manipulé chez Leclerc Herlin-le-Sec (Lot CHARIOT 7; Use by 20/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand BRANDADE DE MORUE / Cod brandade (200g; Lot code ending in /23153/142; Use by 27/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): EPICEA BOURGES recalls La Bovida Epices père Gaspard / Spice blend (1 kg; Lot PR23050294; Best before 30/04/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Trienon GmbH recalls MEANDROS – Feta cheese (200g; Lot 13290423; Best before 25.10.2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Vallée Verte Handelsgesellschaft für Naturprodukte mbH recalls Parmigiano Reggiano (1,5 kg; Lot 087; Best before 23.12.23) due to possible foreign matter contamination (piece of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): C.P.F. SOC. COOP. PRODUTTORI FORMAGGI recalls CANESTRATO DI TOTO’ cheese (1.8 – 2 kg; Lot 0/04/2023; Best before 06/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fiorani & C. S.p.a. recalls Tartare di bovino / Beef tartare (Various brands and expiry dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Vallée Verte brand Parmigiano Reggiano (Lot 087; Best before 23.12.23) due to possible foreign matter contamination (piece of glass).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Basfoods International Pty Ltd recalls Royal Fields Poppy Seeds (250g, 500g and 5kg; Best before 25/6/2024) due to potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 1–3, 2023

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Allergy Alert: Van’s International Foods recalls Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles (9 oz (255g); Lot code UW40193L; Expiry date 1/19/2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert: Fry Daddy’s Brand recalls Party Mix in all Flavors and sizes due to undeclared walnuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc. (dba Alexander & Hornung) recalls BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED NATURAL CASING BEEF WIENERS (2-lb vacuum pkg; Lot code 3121; Case code 07658; Sell by 8/1/23) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: G.O. Corporation recalls three salad products due to the possible presence of deer feces in the romaine lettuce. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unifood Import A/S recalls Vava Syltet Hvidkål (Sarma) / Pickled white cabbage (1550g; Lot 016 1801MEL; Best before 31.12.2025) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Aardappelsalade met ei (BBQ) / Potato salad with egg (400g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Huls brand Sticks Naturel (62.5g; Best before 21/08/2023 ) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium) Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand DLL Burger bœuf (épicé) / Spiced beef burger (2/pack; Lot 270623; Use by 03/07/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): MEYZIEUDIS recalls Bulot cuit Les Viviers de Saint Colomban / Cooked whelk (Lot 113001120; Use by 02/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): OBERDIS LECLERC recalls Toutes les baguettes et tous les pains spéciaux / All baguettes and specialty breads (Sold from 01/07/2023 to 03/07/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand TETE PERSILLEE A L’ANCIENNE / Old style marbled head (Lot 000011125554; Use by 03/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI SAS recalls AO, Marmanu, A Pecurella, Fior di Macchia brands Tomme de chèvre et/ou brebis en Libre service et à la coupe / Goat and/or sheep cheeses (Multiple lots) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN GAEC recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand CARRE DU SAVOUREUX FROMAGE DE CHEVRE AU LAIT CRU / Cheese made from raw goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN GAEC recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand CHEVRE FERMIER MOULE A LA LOUCHE / Cheese made from goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN GAEC recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand AOP SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE / Cheese made from goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg) Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand DLL Burger bœuf (épicé) / Spiced beef burger (2/pack; Lot 270623; Use by 03/07/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Odin recalls Parmigiano Reggiano (20 maanden DOP) / Parmesan cheese, aged 20 months (Best before 23-12-2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

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Allergy Alert (Israel): Derech Al-Hatvaev, Production, Trade and Marketing Ltd recalls energood brand Sesame treats and seeds (220g; Sell by 05.11.23) due to undeclared peanuts.

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