Recalls and Alerts: March 2–4, 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

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United States

Food Safety Recall: CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation recalls TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings (6 oz, 6 pieces; Lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic from a permanent marker pen).

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE U recalls QUENELLE DE VEAU SAUCE FINANCIERE AROMATISEE / VEAL QUENELLE WITH FLAVORED FINANCIAL SAUCE (400g; Lot GAFU*05/04/2026; Best before 05/04/2026) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL LA COCOTTE GOURMANDE BIO recalls La Cocotte Gourmande brand Houmous curry / Hummus curry (180g; Lot A329-23; Best before 30/11/2026) due to risk of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FERME DE LA VIEILLE ABBAYE recalls multiple varieties of La ferme fermier au lait du jour brand yoghurts (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ARDO GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Junger Spinat Gehackt / Chopped young spinach (450g; Lots 144003 & 144004; Best before 01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal shavings).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rügenwalder Mühle and KoRo Handels GmbH recall Veganes MühlenHack auf Soja Basis (75g; Lot WE4401; Best before 01/25) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Societa’ Agricola La Bruna S.S. recalls TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA brand CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODOTTO DELLA MONTAGNA / Cheese (2 kg; Lots 23147011 and 23154011; Best before 15-18/03/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ITN EKO POVLEN recalls Metro Chef brand MORE DI BOSCO MC / Blackberries (1 kg; Best before 19/08/2025; Product of Serbia) due to Norovirus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Zany Zeus Limited recalls Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese (Batch code 13022024; Best before 08.04.2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.


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Recalls and Alerts: February 27–28, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports eleven (11) confirmed outbreak cases of E. coli O157:H7 in five states linked to consumption of raw cheddar cheese. Five people have been hospitalized, two suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome. The manufacturer recalled all sizes of blocks and shredded RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese (original and Jalapeno flavors), but withdrew its recall on February 26, 2024.

Allergy Alert: USDA issues Public Health Alert for nurture life KIDS MEALS CHICKEN PARM WITH SUPER VEGGIE SPAGHETTI (5.9 oz; Enjoy by dates from Jan. 9, 2024, to March 1, 2024). due to undeclared egg white. No recall was requested as the product is no longer available for sale.

Allergy Alert: M&P Production LTD recalls approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Roland Foods, LLC recalls Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) (16 oz; Batch #P024581; Production code X0419; Best by October 19, 2024; UPC 10041224701509) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Grand Marché Col-Fax inc. (Laval, QC) recalls Kataifi and Baklava aux Grenobles due to presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall: Auberge l’Amarré inc. (Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, QC) recalls CHEDDAR PERRON and PIED-DE-VENT cheeses (Sold up to 26 February 2024) because the label does not specify that the cheeses were made from unpasteurized milk.

Food Safety Recall: Quatuor à Cornes S.E.N.C. (Saint-Donat, QC) recalls multiple products packed in glass jars due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade recalls Cup Noodles – XO Sauce Seafood (74g; Best before 26/05/2024) and Cup Noodles – Spicy Seafood (74g; Best before 28/04/2024) due to improperly declared gluten (wheat), crustaceans, molluscs, soybeans, milk, eggs and fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO AGRIBOLOGNA SOC. COOP. AGR. recalls Arandis Macedonia Stagionale (200g; Lots 12259, 12306, 12951 & 13008: Best before 22/02/2024, 24/02/2024, 25/02/2024, 26/02/2024, respectively) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER recalls various Baechler Raclette Fenugrec cheeses (Sold from 23/11/2023 to 27/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Beffroi Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Leduc Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024 & 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls Metro Chef MAROILLES AOP cheese (720g; Lot 355; Best before 06/04/2024, 09/04/2024 & 13/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MIODIS E. Leclerc recalls TERROIR FLEURI brand SAUCISSE SECHE PERCHE / Dry sausage (Lot 015400; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SPAETZLES CARBONARA MUNSTER (Lot 2402192043962552; Use by 24/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand Saucisse sèche de foie / Dry liver sausage (250g; Lot 040400; Best by 26/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES 2 CAPS recalls carré aux orties cheese (Lot 361; Best before 27/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Regent’s Park brand Muffin à la farine complète et 7 graines / Whole wheat and 7 grain muffins (4 pack, 250g; Lot 24031; Best before 01/03/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S recalls Happy Dog: Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) and Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg and 10 kg; Lots 250726P004429 & 250730191383, respectively; Best before 26.07.2025 & 30.07.2025, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls Happy Dog brand Fit & vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg; Lot 250726P004429; Best before 26.07.2025) and Happy Dog brand Supreme Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.


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Recalls and Alerts: February 20–21, 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 UPDATE: FDA releases list of retailers who sold recalled Rizo-López queso fresco and cotija cheeses and products containing those cheeses. The recalled items have been implicated in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses.

Vitamin Supplement Safety Recall: Nordic Naturals recalls Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid 400IU (0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL); Lot 234909; Expiration date December 2025) due to to a manufacturing error that resulted in an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Magasin Lagoria Viau inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls YOGURT AUX MIEL GRANOLA SUPERFRUITS MURE ET FRAMBOISE / Yogurt with honey granola, superfruits, blackberry and raspberry (All lots) due to undeclared soy, gluten (barley) and peanuts, and recalls TORTELLINI A LA VIANDE SAUCE ROSE / Meat tortellini with pink sauce (All lots) due to undeclared soy and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Eden (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple products due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Allergy Alert: Lqnn, Inc. recalls Bành Pia brand Hopia Cake – Mung Bean-Durian (480g; Best by 06 MR 24; UPC 8 936014 318942) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Fresh Canada Foods, ULC recalls Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit (329g; Best before 2024 FE 21; UPC 0 30223 06139 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Aerzener Brot und und Kuchen GmbH recalls REWE Bio Das Pure / Organic Das (300g; Lot 15120244; Best before 24.07.2024) due to undeclared carrots and walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Chocolade eitjes wit / White chocolate eggs (Best before 30-06-2024) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Ahorramás recalls Ahorramás brand chicken and mushroom empanada (500g; Expiry dates 20/02/2024, 21/02/2024, 22/02/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): IGOR s.r.l. recalls Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, Sorte „dolce/mild“ / mild Gorgonzola cheese (200g; Best before 24.02.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEVALLOIS DISTRIBUTION E. LECLERC recalls E.LECLERC brand FOUFERUS PRE EMBALLE LS / Cheese (Use by 10/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls Arizona brand COOKIES AUX TROIS CHOCOLATS / Triple Chocolate Cookies (200g; Lot 2334710; Best before 11/09/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS MICHEL DUPUY recalls MICHEL DUPUY brand Andouille Demi andouille / Sausage (Multiple lots; Use by dates between 08/02/2024 and 25/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE AU PANIER VERT recalls Jambon blanc sous vide, jambon fumé sous vide, fond de jambon sous vide, bacon sous vide / White ham, Smoked ham, Ham stock and Bacon (Multiple Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIS TOURS NORD recalls E. LECLERC brand STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef patties (Lot CH4007613) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT-HERBLAIN DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC recalls Jambon de Vendée / Ham (Sold from 12/02/2024 to 16/02/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand VERITABLE MERGUEZ / Sausage (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Industry recalls multiple brands and varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the web page for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman`s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Cevapcici (fertig gewürzt für Pfanne und Grill) (1000g; Best before 14.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Stjörnugrís recalls Stjörnugrís skinka 80 / Ham (Batch 60022-4032; Best before 18.03.2024) and Stjörnugrís Brauðskinka / Breaded ham (Batch 60612-4023; Best before 11.03.24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies (150g; Batch 2334902; Best before 14/12/2024), Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) and Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Nanosupps brand Ä Protein Pancake, caramel, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate flavors (45g; Lots LOT/CT319-23, LOT/V321-23, LOT/P320-23 and LOT/CH354-23; Best before 15/05/2024, 17/05/2024, 16/05/2024 and 20/06/2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Retailers recall multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. recalls multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl recalls various Tower Gate brand cookies and McEnnedy American Way Nougatelli due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): AIM Tofu Israeli Ltd. recalls all tofu products due to a failure in the product manufacturing process at the factory and microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd recalls Busseto’s Antipasto Classico (340g; Expiry date 30 Apr 2024; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bio Living International recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (Best Before 01 MAR 24 up to and including 12 MAR 24) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Venerdi Limited recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (550g; Best Before 19-12-2023 up to and including 11-03-2024), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (400g; Best Before 25-12-2023 up to and including 04-03-2024) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (280g; Best Before 20-12-2023 up to and including 05-03-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).


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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