Recalls and Alerts: May 23–24, 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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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC, and agencies in various states are investigating a 6-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses linked to consumption of raw cookie dough. Eighteen cases have been confirmed to date, and two people have been hospitalized. Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie dough and S’mores bars dough have been implicated in the outbreak. Papa Murphy’s has temporarily stopped sale of these products in its locations across the United States. FDA has initiated an on-site inspection, including collection and analysis of samples.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating a 31-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to backyard poultry. Nineteen people have been hospitalized so far. The 104 confirmed outbreak victims were infected with one of three Salmonella serotypes: Braenderup, Enteritidis, and Infantis.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating an outbreak of 19 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Tastykake^® Chocolate Kandy Kakes (Enjoy by date June 5, 2023; UPC 0 25600 00225 4) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Meijer recalls Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds (12 oz.; All sell-by dates; UPC 7-08820-68730-1) and Meijer Express Go Cups Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds (7.5 oz.; All sell-by dates; UPC 7-60236-19787-4) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream recalls French Ice Cream product “Brown Sugar Chunk” (14oz pints; Lot 23P102; Best by April 12, 2025) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert: Garner Foods^® recalls Texas Pete^® Extra Mild Wing Sauce (12 oz; Best if used by 120623 T; UPC 075500101038) and Texas Pete^® Buffalo Wing Sauce (12 oz; Best if used by 120623 T; UPC 075500100116) due to product mislabelling and possibility of undeclared soy.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls HAMBURGER STEAK ET PURE DE POMME DE TERRE / Hamburger steak with mashed potato (Sold between 17 May and 23 May 2023) due to undeclared soy and milk and TARTE AUX FRAISES / Strawberry tart (Sold between 17 May and 23 May 2023) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Direct Produce recalls Simply Hot brand Thai Green Peppers (50g; Packed on 20AL23; UPC 8 94242 00050 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Rætur og vín ehf. recalls To Øl brand Snublejuice gluten-free beer (Product of Denmark; Multiple best before dates) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Taboulé marin / Marine tabbouleh (Purchased at EXKi on 23/05/2023; Use by 25/05/2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): ALDI SUISSE recalls Natur aktiv Bio Mandelmus Sorte «weiss» / Organic almond butter (250g; Best before 28/29.09.2023) due to undeclared peanuts and cashews.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Gourmet International Food and Gifts recalls Haribo brand Nappar Frukt candy (80g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): HKScan Denmark A/S recalls ROSE Stegt Barbecue Inderfilet / Barbecue chicken tenderloin (150g; Use by 25.05.2023) due to insufficient heat treatment.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Marmanu Tomme / cheese (700g; Lot WF053; Best before dates between 08/04/2023 and 08/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NUTRITION ET SANTE recalls GERBLE SANS GLUTEN brand MINI CAKE PEPITES / Mini cakes with chocolate chips (230g; Lot 51916358; Best before 20/10/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (non-metallic).

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls LM (Rodolphe le meunier) brand Saint nectaire fermier / raw milk cheese (Sold between 4/5/23 and 16/5/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): S A D A M LECLERC recalls Effeuillé de boeuf / Rolled, stuffed beef (Prepared 16/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLEURY MICHON LS recalls FLEURY MICHON brand PARMENTIER DE SAUMON SAUCE RICOTTA EPINARDS / Salmon Parmentier with ricotta and spinach sauce (300g; Lots G343139I & G343140J; Use by 18/06/2023 & 19/06/2023, respectively) due to faulty packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E. Leclerc recalls ATELIER POISSONNERIE brand MOULE DE PECHE / Peach mussels (2 kg; Lot L19SEA; Use by 17/05/2023, 18/05/2023 & 19/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VIVITALY EATALY PARIS MARAIS recalls EATALY PARIS MARAIS brand CANNOLO SICILIANO (Use by 10/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Chipolatas aux herbes / Chipolata sausages with herbs (90g; Lot 190323; Use by 26/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Saucisses campagne au Montlouis / Montlouis country sausages (150g; Lot 190323; Use by 26/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Elbey GmbH recalls Koska Tahin Helva m.Vanille / Vanilla flavoured tahini halvah (400g; Lot 211-353 S/22; Best before 19.12.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Deutsche See GmbH recalls Wildkräuterlachs und Heidelbeerlachs / Wild herb salmon and blueberry salmon (Offered in the market up to and including 06/02/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Bonalumi s.r.l. recalls Pancetta tesa salata, p. arr. s/c, la panseta de la bergamasca, p. all’asse, p. c/c rustica / Salt-cured bacon (Variable weights; Lot 27-03-2023) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls MALGA PARADISO brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (250g; Lot 10421004; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls LETTERE DALL’ITALIA brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (Variable weight; Lot 10427002; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls LETTERE DALL’ITALIA brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (Variable weight; Lot 10427001; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cascina Bosco Gerolo Soc. Agr. srl recalls Cascina Bosco Gerolo brand Mozzarella della Val Trebbia (100g/200g/1 kg; Lot 10-05-2023; Best before 30-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand CANTAL ENTRE-DEUX (250g; Lot 23087128; Best before 17/05/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Kleer Delicatessen brand rundvleesschotel / beef dish (800g; Best before 30-05-2023) due to possible mold growth.

Pet Food Safety Recall (France): MARS PF FRANCE recalls Royal Canin brand Pâtée Urinary S/O / Pet food (410g; Lots 06-02-25 & 07-02-25; Best by 06/02/2025 & 07/02/2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Emek Hafer Apiary recalls Emek Hafer brand Pure honey from wild flowers (350g) due to undeclared traces of milk protein.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Cougar Hong Kong Limited recalls Duria brand Musang King Durian Ice Cream (70g; Batch no. 230206D17; Best before February 5, 2025; Product of Malaysia) due to presence of coliform bacteria above the legal limit.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Stuart Alexander and Co PL recalls Hershey’s Syrup Indulgent Caramel Flavor (Best before 11 2024; Product of USA) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woolworths recalls Woolworths Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches (440 ml 4-pack; Best before 2.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Raw cookie dough blamed for Salmonella outbreak

The CDC, the FDA, and several state agencies are working together to investigate 18 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in 6 states.

Two people have been hospitalized.

The illnesses are believed to be linked to Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake raw Chocolate Chip Cookie and S’mores Bars dough.

The implicated products are sold in Papa Murphy’s stores across the United States.

The company has temporarily stopped sale of their raw cookie dough products.

Outbreak-related cases of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported by the states of California (1), Idaho (4), Missouri (1), Oregon (4), Utah (2), and Washington (6).

At least two of the victims infected with the outbreak strain did not eat at Papa Murphy’s.

Investigators are working to identify the contaminated ingredient in the raw cookie dough products.

Advice for consumers

Check your refrigerator and freezer for Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie dough or S’mores bars dough. Throw away any remaining raw cookie dough even if it didn’t make you sick, and wash all surfaces and utensils that may have come into contact with the raw dough.
Due to the potential for contamination, never eat any raw cookie or dessert dough that is supposed to be cooked or baked. Papa Murphy’s Chocolate Chip Cookie and S’mores Bars dough are not meant to be eaten raw.
Always wash hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough or batter.
Keep raw food or dough separate from other foods while preparing them to prevent any possible contamination from spreading. Carefully clean and sanitize surfaces and utensils that came in contact with raw dough.
Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of Salmonella infection after eating Papa Murphy’s Chocolate Chip Cookie and S’mores Bars dough.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 18–19, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks recalls Chile Cacahuates Japones (5 oz value size; Best by dates from 20 Feb 2024 to 28 April 2024; UPC 7 09972 80082 2) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Energy recalls three varieties of Children’s Chewable Colostrum due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on affected products.

Allergy Alert: Hu Products recalls Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz; Lot L2343C; Best by 12/09/2024; UPC 850180006206) due to undeclared tree nuts (hazelnut, cashew and/or almond).

Allergy Alert: LiDestri Foods recalls Wegman’s Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce (24-oz jar; Batch code F0589; Best by 03/31/25; UPC 077890222409) due to undeclared fish (anchovy).

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Restaurant Eatz Encore (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared soy, mustard, fish (anchovy), wheat, and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël inc. recalls Hamburger steak et pure de pomme de terre / Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes (sold up to 17 May, 2023) due to undeclared soy, milk, wheat, and sulphites, and Tarte aux fraises / Strawberry tart (sold up to 17 May, 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hamker Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH recalls Grillparty Paprika Sauce nach ungarischer Art / Hungarian style paprika barbecue sauce (250 ml; Lot L10673739; Best before 25.02.2024) due to undeclared (and unspecified) allergens.

Allergy Alert (UK): Harrods recalls Harrods Chocolate Cantuccini biscuits (250g; Batch code L1592; Best before August 2023) due to undeclared pistachios.

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Food Safety Recall (France): CHAMPILOOP recalls Champiloop – Tartiloop brand Tartiloop Pleurote pois chiche, tartinable vegan aux champignons / Chick pea & oyster mushroom Tarti-loop, vegan mushroom spread (140g; Lot 2022299-1; Use by 26/10/2024) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Fiumorbu Brebis brand Pâte molle de Brebis / Soft sheep milk cheese (350g; Lots WC053 & WF053; Use by 20/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Ghisoni brebis brand Pâte molle de Brebis / Soft sheep milk cheese (350g; Lots WC053 & WF053; Use by 20/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls COMPTOIR DU GRAIN brand RIZ LONG GRAIN NATURE EXPRESS 2MIN / 2-minute long grain rice (250g; Lot M102-3; Best before 12/04/2024) due to seal defects that could lead to contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand Tomme de savoie IGP / Aged raw milk cheese (1.5 – 2 kg; Lot 120 022 23 08 2; Use by 23/04/2023, 24/05/2023, 31/05/2023 & 07/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Haribo brand Skipper Skrå (120g; Lot L451-03023-3253901; Best before 04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Bama recalls Baby Leaf Mix (Use by 25/05/2023 and 26/05/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Multi Service Nasi” Ltd recalls four products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bajaria Global Pty Ltd trading as The Spice Merchants recalls Jabsons Tandoori Roasted Chana (Chick Peas), Jabsons Tandoori Roasted Peanuts, Jabsons Roasted Peanut Thai Sweet Chilli, and Jabsons Tandoori Kaju (Cashew) (Best before 29 FEBRUARY 2024; Product of India) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Efoodz recalls Efoodz Thai Chilli Chicken Meatballs (Use by dates up to and including 30/05/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Smith’s Snackfood Company Pty Limited recalls three Smith’s brand snack products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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