Recalls and Alerts: May 11–12, 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

CORRECTION ISSUED FOR FOOD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE — RECALL RESCINDED: The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week’s recall announcement concerning lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens. The products from lēf Farms are safe and the recall has been canceled.

Allergy Alert: Albertsons Companies recalls Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (18 count; Sell through April 17, 2023; UPC 22786200000) due to undeclared peanut and soy.

Food Safety Recall: AH USA GROUP INC. recalls TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product (2.5 oz; Sell by October 2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination after the California Department of Health finds three different Salmonella serotypes in samples of the product.

Food Safety Recall: Eastern Meat Solutions, Inc. recalls approximately 40,763 pounds of raw, boneless pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Lancaster Foods recalls seven already-expired Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mitten Gourmet, LLC recalls approximately 1,137 pounds of ready-to-eat pork rind 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

Allergy Alert: Boosh Food Inc. recalls Boosh brand Coconut Curry Cauli Bowl (275g; Product code 240628; Best before 23SE15, 24FE23 & 24JL05; UPC 8 55722 00002 5) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Les Délices de l’Impératrice (Daveluyville, QC) recalls three Les Délices de l’Impératrice products due to lack of storage temperature instructions on the product labels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls Natural Delights brand Medjool Dates (907g; Lot D-39573 PR 23; UPC 0 97923 54401 8) due to foreign matter contamination (insects).

Food Safety Alert: The Québec Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) advises susceptible consumers to avoid certain FROMAGERIE LE PTIT TRAIN DU NRD brand cheeses that were made from raw milk, but not identified as such on the product labels. Please refer to the MAPAQ advisory for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie de la Baie inc. (Bonaventure, QC) recalls MOULES FUMÉES ATKINS / Smoked mussels (Sold up to 12 May 2023) due to the potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum, and recalls two other products due to lack of expiration date labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to possible presence of undeclared gluten in certain batches of Gosh Foods and The Deli Gluten-Free Products. Please refer to the Allergy Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared gluten in To OI Snublejuice Gluten-Free Session India Pale Ale (All pack sizes; All best before dates between 30/05/23 – 23/12/23).

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN alerts consumers to undeclared mustard in muesli and seed mix containing organic flax seeds from Turkey. Please refer to the Allergy Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): itsu (grocery) recalls itsu 4 chocolate bao’buns (180g; Best before 14 December 2023 and 08 February 2024) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kung Fu Store recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot fermented pork (300g; Best before 14/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Semper Danmark recalls Trio brød / Gluten-free bread (300g; Best before 16.05.2023, 23.05.2023, 28.05.2023, 08.06.2023, 04.07.2023 and 09.07.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Semper recalls Trio aamiaisleipä / Breakfast bread (300g; Best before 08.06.2023, 04.07.2023 & 09.07.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small stones).

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Rond affiné au lait cru nu / Aged raw milk cheese round, unwrapped (Lot J30820042 / J30750089; Best before dates between 02/05/2023 and 05/05/2023) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Jacquin brand Selles-sur-cher AOP blister cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Jacquin brand Selles-sur-cher AOP berceau cheese (Lot J30670095; Best before 19/04/2023) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Jacquin brand Selles-sur-cher AOP traditionnel nu / unwrapped cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CLOCHE D’OR Fromagerie Huchet recalls Huchet brand Valençay AOP fermier / farm-style cheese (220g; No lot codes) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DU FROMAGE recalls Saint Nectaire AOP fermier – pré-emballé / Farm-style cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR recalls RIBERALVES brand TRANCHES DE MORUE SURGELEES / frozen cod slices (550g; Lot 23044469; Use by 12/07/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR recalls RIBERALVES brand MIETTES DE COLIN SURGELEES / Frozen hake (500g; Lot 23044469; Use by 12/07/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR recalls RIBERALVES brand PAVE DE MORUE DESSALEE / Desalted cod steak (550g; Lot 23044469; Use by 12/07/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SDRC DEVELOPPEMENT E.Leclerc Thiverny-Montataire recalls Chair à saucisse Chipolota nature / Ground meat for chipolata sausages (Lot 26/04/2023; Use by 30/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA Long Stick sausage chub (200g; Use by 13/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA et NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot (300g mesh bags containing 10 pieces; Multiple use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DUMORTIER 8930 REKKEM Belgique recalls Lait, Lait cru, Lait battu, LAIT CRU FERMENTE / Milk, raw milk, buttermilk, and fermented raw milk (All lots sold since mid-March 2023) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination found in the fermented raw milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR EXTRA brand GIRASOLI CHAMPIGNON TRUFFE/GIRASOLI PARMIGIANO / Mushroom/truffle sunflower pasta and Parmesan cheese sunflower pasta (250g; Lot L7R312D; Use by 24/05/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dr. Esswein & Co. GmbH recalls MALAYA Nelken, ganz / Whole cloves (25g; Best before 13.12.2025, 28.12.2025 & 02.01.2026) due to foreign matter contamination (stones).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bergland GmbH recalls Chocóla brand and Rewe Beste Wahl brand Milk Chocs“, Vollmilch / Whole-milk chocolate (200g; Best before 30.04.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (sharp metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Danól recalls three Haribo brand candy varieties due to foreign matter contamination (small metal chips). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Wrights of Howth recalls Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon (120g, 140g, 250g & 350g; Batch 21P; Best before 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp (2 kg; Batch code 29936030; Best before 01/03/2025; Product of Ecuador) due to Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (frozen) (360g; Batch codes 23122 and 23123; Best before 31/05/2024; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): TRIGLIA s.r.l recalls TERRE D’ITALIA brand RAGU’ CON CARNE DI CINGHIALE / Pork stew (200g; Best before 30.03.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Oriental Kitchen brand Nem Chua La Tam Ruot (300g mesh bag containing 10 pieces; Best before 16/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Scharrelkip Filetlap / Boneless free-range chicken steak (Use by 16-05-2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Ramco Norge AS recalls Halvah tahini naturell, pistasj og sjokolade / Tahini halvah. natural, pistachio and chocolate flavours (200, 400 & 900 g; Lot/production date 11/2021; Best before 11/2023; Product of Syria) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Semper recalls Trio brand glutenfritt frukostbröd / Gluten-free breakfast bread (300g; Best before 16.05.2023, 23.05.2023, 28.05.2023, 08.06.2023, 04.07.2023 and 09.07.2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar (200g; Best before 12 June 2023, 22 June 2023 and 30 June 2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Lily’s Kitchen recalls Lily’s Kitchen Fishy Fish Pie Grain Free Wet Adult Dog Food (400g cans and 24 x 400g multipack; Batch code 1028F; Best before 01 September 2024) and Lily’s Kitchen Chicken & Turkey Casserole Classic Wet Adult Dog Food (400g cans and 24 x 400g multipack; Batch code 1032F; Best before 01 September 2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): City Super Limited recalls Marie Morin brand Traditional Chocolate Mousse (100g; Batch no. 431100002; Use by May 11, 2023; Product of France) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

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Settlement reached in Midwestern Pet Foods class action lawsuit

Midwestern Pet Foods and Nunn Milling Co. have agreed to pay US$6,375,000.00 to settle a Class Action brought against the companies by pet owners and breeders whose animals were sickened or died after consuming aflatoxin-contaminated pet foods.

Jeffrey Nunn, the CEO and co-owner of Midwestern Pet Foods, also is a co-owner of Nunn Milling Co.

A separate case, brought by Jeremy and Britany Simmons, was settled in March 2023. The details of that settlement have not been released.

The Backstory

The FDA received the first complaint about a Midwestern product on December 15, 2020.

On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Foods issued a recall of certain SPORTMiX products, citing the presence of aflatoxin above permitted levels.

The following day, the FDA began an in-depth inspection of Midwestern’s Chickasha, Oklahoma production plant.

During its inspection, the FDA found that the company had accepted shipments of aflatoxin-contaminated corn, and had used that corn to manufacture pet foods.

The company expanded its product recall on January 11, 2021, after the states of Missouri and Texas documented extremely high levels of aflatoxin in multiple samples of the company’s dry dog and cat foods.

By March 15, 2021, the FDA had amassed complaints from 181 households and kennels, all reporting adverse effects in pets who had been fed a Midwestern product.

Ultimately, the FDA determined that more than 130 pet deaths and more than 220 pet illnesses could potentially be linked to consumption of a Midwestern dry pet food.

The FDA issued a formal Warning Letter to the company on August 9, 2021.

Class Action

Stephanie Romero, a Las Vegas resident, was among the first victims of Midwestern’s aflatoxin-contaminated pet foods to file a Complaint against the company.

On December 15, 2020, Stephanie purchased SPORTMiX dog food for her two dogs, and opened the first bag that same day.

The following day, Olive, her three-year old lab mix, appeared to be less active than usual. The dog’s health gradually deteriorated until, one week later, she began vomiting.

Olive suffered two seizures on Christmas Day, and Stephanie described her dog as being lethargic, disoriented and confused. She was continuing to vomit, and appeared to be jaundiced. Her urine was bright orange.

Stephanie brought Olive to her veterinarian, who determined that the dog’s organs were shutting down, and recommended euthanasia.

Upon returning home from the veterinarian, Stephanie discovered that her three-year old dachshund, Scotty, had vomited in her absence, and was lying on the floor next to a puddle of dark blood.

Stephanie rushed Scotty to the veterinarian, who determined that the dog was bleeding internally.

Scotty, too, was euthanized.

A few days later, Midwestern announced its first recall. When Stephanie learned of the recall, she checked her bag of SPORTMiX dog food. The lot code on the bag matched one of the recalled lots.

Stephanie alerted her veterinarian to the recall and filed a report with the FDA.

On January 19, 2021, Stephanie joined four other pet owners in filing suit against Midwestern Pet Foods.

Stephanie and her fellow Plaintiffs agreed to consolidate their action with suits filed by other pet owners.

In January 2023, almost two full years after the initial court filing, the parties reached agreement on a settlement.

On February 6, 2023, the Court issued a Preliminary Approval of the settlement agreement. A Final Approval hearing is scheduled for August 24, 2023.

The Bottom Line

Pet owners whose dogs or cats became ill or died after consuming one of the Midwestern Pet Foods products covered in the Settlement Agreement and who wish to be included in the Class Action settlement can find the necessary information HERE.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 2–3, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Food containing morel mushrooms imported from China may be source of deadly food poisoning outbreak among patrons of Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, Montana. The outbreak, which has sickened at least 30 people and killed two, outbreak appears to be isolated to people who ate at Dave’s Sushi between March 31 and April 17, 2023. No specific pathogen or toxin has yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Schnuck Markets, Inc. recalls Culinaria Cashew & Macadamia Mix (9 oz; Lot code 3033 A9; Best by 2/02/25) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: FSIS alerts the public that MEATLOAF & TOMATO SAUCE MIXED RICE AND SPINACH, frozen (14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray; Use or discard by May 1, 2023, May 13, 2023, June 15, 2023, and June 28, 2023) due to undeclared egg, milk, soy, and wheat. The trays were shipped to organizations serving the senior population in Southern California and were further distributed through home-delivery meal service programs.

Food Safety Recall: By order of the California State Veterinarian, Raw Farm, LLC recalls Raw Farm Whole Raw Milk (64 oz & 128 oz; Best by 05/05/2023) due to Campylobacter jejuni contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Rushdi Food Industries recalls Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini (10.9 oz Squeezable; Expiration date 9/25/23; Product of Israel) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Juicer Connections, Inc. that an October 24, 2022, through November 25, 2022 inspection of the company’s facility found serious violations of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 120 [21 CFR Part 120] Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems and 21 CFR Part 117 Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Trudeau Farms recalls Trudeau Farms brand Curly parsley (160g; All bunches sold from April 24 to May 3, 2023 inclusively; UPC 0 68567 12520 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Nordic Food Partners A/S and Megafood ApS recall multiple varieties of organic flax seed due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): GREENWEEZ recalls Greenweez brand Graines de lin / Flax seeds (2.5 kg & 500g; Lots 220915, 221015 & 221001; Best before 31/01/2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Bakker van der Akker Hamburgerbollen / Hamburger buns (Best before 09-05-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH, Germany and REWE International recall Balik Pearls – Lachskaviar“ / Salmon caviar (100g; Batch 113023; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL IKIZDERE / IYI MARKET GRENOBLE recalls ZERGIL brand CURRY (60g; Lot ZR14; Use by 01/08/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (~1 kg; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (~1 kg; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (sold by the slice; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (sold by the slice; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GRAULHET DISTRIBUTION recalls E.LECLERC GRAULHET brand Saint nectaire fermier / Farm-style cheese (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): J.P.S. LAIT Biochamps recalls BIOCOOP brand yaourts ferme au lait de brebis nature and yaourt ferme au lait de brebis saveur vanille / Sheep milk farm-style yoghurt, plain and vanilla flavours (4 x 125g; Use by 03/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): J.P.S. LAIT Biochamps recalls various BIOCHAMPS brand YAOURT BREBIS TRADITION / traditional sheep milk yoghurts (2 x 125g; Use by 29/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls Biocoop brand Yaourts vanille brebis et Yaourts nature brebis / vanilla-flavoured and plain sheep milk yoghurt (4-packs; All lots; Use by 03/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH recalls Balik Pearls – Lachskaviar / Salmon caviar (100g; Lot 113023; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls three Cadbury chocolate desserts due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Az. agr. f.lli Antonelli G. & D. recalls Pasta Gialla Uova da allevamento a terra / Free-range eggs (Use by dates from 26/04 to 24/05) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH recalls Balik Pearls-Lachsrogen / Salmon caviar (100g; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls DIBO brand Spezial für den Hund aus Rindfleisch, Kopffleisch, Pansen und Blättermagen / Special for dogs made from beef, head meat, tripe and omasum (third compartment of the ruminant stomach) (2 kg; Lot 060924; Best before 06/09/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalls Barista Bros Products (Best before 30 SEP 2023 onwards) due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand Ltd recalls Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee (500 ml; Best before dates from 30 SEP 23 up to and including 25 DEC 23; Product of Australia) due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

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