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:FDA has initiated an investigation into a new outbreak of 12 cases of Salmonella Infantis not yet linked to a specific food source.
Allergy Alert: Salento Organics recalls various Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Gilster Mary Lee recalls HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal (5.2 oz; Best by FEB 08 24 Y18; UPC 75450-08552) due to undeclared milk.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Wonton King recalls certain Wonton King brand wonton products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Green Sun Foods Inc. recalls Green Sun brand Dark Chocolate Covered Pineapple (91g; Lot PA013/01; Date code 2023 JL; UPC 6 28678 80203 2) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Lee’s Food Products Ltd. recalls China Lily brand Soya Sauce (483 ml; Date code 2024 JA 17; UPC 0 66748 11041 8) due to leaking and bulging bottles.
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Tortilla naturel XL (6 pieces – 370g; Lot L723054; Best before 26/8/2023) due to undeclared barley.
Allergy Alert (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia Oy recalls GoGreen kokonaisia tattarisuurimoita / Whole buckwheat groats (400g; Best before 7 June 2024 and 31 July 2024) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls GoGreen Helt Bovete / Whole buckwheat (400g; Best before 07-06-2024 and 31-07-2024) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Biogan A/S recalls Biogan økologiske popcornmajs / Organic popcorn kernels (500g; Best before 01.10.2024) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): NOZEDIS INTERMARCHE MARMANDE recalls STEACK HACHE A LA DEMANDE / Ground beef (Bulk; Lot 0919065071852; Sold 20/03/2023 to 24/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LA VIE CLAIRE recalls LA VIE CLAIRE brand SAUCISSON SEC NOISETTES / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (Lot 123066233; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MOULIN MECKERT-DIEMER MOULIN DES MOINES recalls NATURALINE brand MAIS POP CORN / Popcorn kernels (500g; Lot 06723; Best before 08/03/2026) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE GAST recalls GAST brand TETE ROULEE PISTACHEE / Rolled head cheese with pistachios (2 slices; Lot 23074; Use by 07/04/2023, 08/04/2023, 10/04/2023 & 11/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni recalls Buoni sapori brand Sfilaccio di cavallo / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): GABBA SALUMISRL recalls SALAME CAMPAGNOLO / Country salami (400g; Lot 0312) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni recalls Sfilaccio equino/ Horse sfilaccio (400g; All lots between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni recalls Bernardini Gastone brand Sfilaccio di cavallo / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fromagerie de Luxembourg recalls Fromagerie de LuxembourgbrandMozzarella salami (1 kg; Lots 0545015211001314032023, 0545015211001315032023, 0545015211001317032023, 0545015211001320032023 & 0545015211001316032023; Use by 25/04/2023, 26/04/2023, 27/04/2023, 28/04/2023 & 01/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Galleon International Limited recalls Beck brand German Suckling Pig Cured Ham Cooked (Sliced) (180g; Best before May 1, 2024; Product of Germany) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Eu Yan Sang (Singapore) Pte Ltd recalls Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder (Batch 120 & 121; Expiry 13 May 2024 & 17 May 2024) due to elevated aflatoxin and arsenic
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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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Europe
Allergy Alert (France): BOLDIS E.LECLERC recalls PRALIBEL brand Perle de chocolat, recouverte de papier alu / Chocolate pearl, wrapped in aluminum foil (Lot 2022379477; Best before 30/09/2023) due to undeclared allergens.
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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delibio recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec nature/ Dry sausage (200g; Lots 123072265 & 123073203; Use by 13/05/2023) and Bioporc brand Saucisson sec au poivre vert / Dry sausage with green pepper (200g; Lots 123073182 & 123080189; Use by 13/05/2023 and 20/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Pit & Pit recalls Pit & Pit brand Popcorn Maïs / popping corn (450g; Lots ULTGVTF8, UNF1S4HT & UOHCD33J; Best before 30/09/2024) and Pit & Pit brand Popcorn Maïs / popping corn (1.3 kg; Lots ULTGVTF9, UNF1S4HU & UOHCD33K; Best before 30/09/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Muru Baby Food Oy recalls Muru Baby luomu kaurapatukka vadelma / Organic raspberry oat bar (20g; Best before 24/01/2024) and Muru Baby luomu kaurapatukka porkkana / Organic carrot oat bar (20g; Best before 23/01/2024) due to ochratoxin A contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FECAMP DISTRIBUTION recalls Baguette tradition (Sold 21/03/2023) due to risk of foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCHOTT GAEC recalls Munster fermier au lait cru / Farm-style raw milk Munster cheese (Lot 21/02; Use by 28/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand JAMBON DE SAVOIE / Aged ham (90g – 6 slices; Lot 210159813; Use by 04/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls multiple brands and varieties of popcorn kernels due to elevated aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni Srl recalls Sfilaccio di equino / Horse meat sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Grand Frais recalls Ker Argoët brand Beurrela motte aux cristaux de sel de Guérande / Butter with salt crystals (250g; Lot 037; Best before 17/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Norway): Coop Norge SA recalls X-tra grillpølser / hot dogs (1 kg; Best before 22/04/2023, 23/04/2023, 24/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Vietnam): The Vietnam Food Administration is investigating a series of botulism incidents in Quang Nam province, according to a story in Food Safety News. One person has died.
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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
Allergy Alert: Kelley Foods recalls KELLEY Naturally Hardwood Smoked JALAPEÑO PEPPER BABY ROPE SAUSAGE (12 oz; Code 2705493011; Use or freeze by May 11, 2023) due to undeclared dairy ingredient (cheese).
Allergy Alert: Second Nature Brands recalls Sheila G’sGluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle (4 oz; Lots SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 1S and SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 2S) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall: Elkhorn Valley Packing recalls Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS (Various weights; Packed on Packed on 2/16/23) due to possible E. coli O103 contamination.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Day-Lee Foods, Inc.recalls Frozen Pre-Fried Tempura Shrimp (3 kg; Product code 1200058D; Best before 24 JUN 08; UPC 10629317000410) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.
Allergy Alert: Yijie Holdings Inc. recalls Fried Fish Balls (2.5 kg; Best before 18JUN24; UPC 6 972938 240183 or none) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Lazio inc. (Terrrebonne, QC) recalls various products due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Nubia Food and Beverage Inc. recalls Nuba brand Carob (drink) (750 ml; Batch code 2203151; Use by 09/30/23; UPC 6 28504 60015 3) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK):The Food Standards Agency and the UK Health Security Agency report one person has died and two others are ill in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenesillnesses in London and the south of England. The outbreak strain is related to a strain of the bacteria that has been recovered from soft cheeses from the Old Cheese Room.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO BLOND / Coconut sugar (500g; Lots S.AG.BL120GR & AG.BL120GR; Best by 31/08/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO/ Coconut sugar (multiple package sizes, lot codes and best by dates) due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Storesrecalls Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns (180g; Batch code 2FX3073V; Use by 27 Mar 2023) due to undeclared milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns with smoked Garlic and Herb butter (200g; Batch code 2W2327; Use by 28 Mar 2023) due to undeclared molluscs.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the possible presence of soy in specific batches of Pulsin Plant Based Bars.
Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini (300g; Use by 23 March 2023) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kim’s Chocolates recalls Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 72% bio avec amandes / Organic chocolate bar with almonds, 72% dark chocolate (100g; Lot 22343; Best before 09/03/2024) and Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 57% bio avec amandes et cerises / Organic chocolate bar with almonds and cherries, 57% dark chocolate (100g; Lots 22302 & 23067; Best before 29/1/2024 & 8/6/2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Grand Frais recalls Ker Argoët brand La motte aux cristaux de sel de Guérande / Butter with salt crystals (250g; Use by 17/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Varesa recalls Smaakt brand Pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Lot 83A0123; Best before 04/07/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin level.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Salaisons Celtiques recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes Fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (200g; Lots 9930610390 and 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 and 22/04/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEURrecalls Le Bio des Eleveurs brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Best before 06/03/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec au poivre vert / Dry sausage with green pepper (200g; Lots 123073182 & 123080189; Use by 13/05/2023 & 20/05/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec aux noisettes / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Lot 123066233; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec nature / Dry sausage, plain (200g; Lots 123073203 & 123079315; Use by 13/05/2023 & 123079315, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Saint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls PetitSaint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Petit Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Grand Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand COCKTAIL DE 4 FRUITS DE MER / 4-seafood cocktail (1.5 kg gross, 900g net wt.; Lot 2023114846; Use by 02/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Rillettes de poule au pot / Fried chicken rillettes (100g; Lot 7031122; Best before 03/11/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (2 x 100g; Lots 9930610390 & 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 & 22/04/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hungary): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio szezám tahini krém / Sesame tahinicream (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio bovino / beef sfilaccio (100g; Multiple lot codes; Expiration dates from 18/06/2023 to 06/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio equino / horse meat sfilaccio (100g; All lot codes; Expiration dates from 02/06/2023 to 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino TRAMEZZINO “TEXANO” / Texas-style sandwich (80g & 160g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino FOCAZZINO “TEXANO”/ Texas-style Focazzino sandwuch (80g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cactus recalls Cactus brandEmincé de boeuf Toscana / Tuscan style ground beef (~400g; Lot 17.03.23-01; Use by 23/03/2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Smaakt recalls Smaakt pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Batch 83A0123; Best before 04-07-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): EKOPLAZA recalls EKOPLAZA pofmaïs / Popping corn (500g; Best before 29-12-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (UK): The Cambridge Food Company Limited recalls The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese (1 kg; Best before 21 March 2023, 22 March 2023, 11 April 2023, 12 April 2023, 16 April 2023, 18 April 2023) and The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese (200g; Best before 04 April 2023, 10 April 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Mega International Food Pty Ltd recalls Doughstory Classic Paratha Jumbo Pack (30 pieces, 2400g; Batch code 3104455; Made on 08 DEC 2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.
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