Recalls and Alerts: August 15–16, 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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FDA ADVISORY TO PET OWNERS: The FDA is cautioning pet owners not to feed the following raw pet foods to their animals, because the agency has found Salmonella in these products. The implicated products which were manufactured by Arrow Reliance, Inc., Tukwila, WA, are: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs (Lot 9774; manufactured on Jun 13, 2023), Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats (Lot 9795; manufactured on Jun 28, 2023) and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats (Lot 9830; manufactured on Jul 19, 2023). The FDA recommended that the manufacturer voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but the company has not yet done so.

Allergy Alert: Stonewall Kitchen recalls Peanut Butter Maltballs (6 oz; Best by December 31, 2024; UPC 7 1138131608 5) due to undeclared soy, wheat, and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Bellboy Import Corporation recalls Aurora brand FROZEN PORK BELLY, SHEET RIBBED, SKIN ON (25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages; Produced between 19/06/2023 and 26/06/2023; Product of Brazil) that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie du Terroir (Montréal, QC) recalls bœuf haché maigre / lean ground beef (Variable weight; Best before 4 août 2023), veau haché maigre / lean ground veal (Variable weight; Best before 8 août 2023), and porc haché maigre / lean ground pork (Variable weight; Best before 8 août 2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les 3 Fumeurs inc. (Saint-Calixte, QC) recalls Saumon Fumé / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 14 August 2023) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Orient Master GmbH recalls Crispy Spicy Appetizing Seasoning (270g; Lot 6915993301352; Best before 18.09.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E. LECLERC recalls Fournisseur La PERLE FINE Moules de bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot M220/23; Use by 15/08/2023) due to presence of E. coli above the permitted limit.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Extra Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana AOP Mini / Fresh buffalo mozzarella (120g; Lot L 199; Use by 17/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls TOP BUDGET AILERONS DE DINDE / Raw turkey wings (~1 kg; Lot 531981992100; Use by 01/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Züger Käsevertriebs GmbH recalls Milbona Seemerzler / cheese (200g; All Best before dates up to and including 10.10.2023; Product of Switzerland) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Käserei Studer AG recalls various cheese varieties (All lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LATTERIA SOCIALE MONTANA DI SCALVE SOC AGR COOP recalls Formaggella della Val di Scalve / Cheese (1.3 kg; Lot 150523; Best before 15/11/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Iceland recalls Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin (400g; Best before 02 May 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Gluten Free Food Co. recalls Gluten Free Pizza Base Mix (350g; All best before dates up to and including BB:28/03/25) due to undeclared lupin.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Apromo Trading Pty Ltd recalls Love Raw Peanut Butter Cups Milk Choc (Best before 09/02/2024 and 07/02/2024; Product of UK) and Love Raw Peanut Butter Cups White Choc (Best before 12/07/2023, 28/08/2023 and 15/02/2024; Product of UK) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Rocket Foods recalls Rocket Kitchen brand Chocolate and Passionfruit Dessert (600g; Fresh best before: 6 Aug 2023 up to and including 22 Aug 2023; Frozen best before: 2 Jan 2024) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Raju Master recalls all products (All batches; Product of Australia) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 1–2, 2023

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OUTBREAK ALERT: The Connecticut Department of Public Health has received three reports since July 1, 2023, of Vibrio vulnificus infections linked to consumption of raw shellfish and/or exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound. All three patients were hospitalized, and one of them has died.

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (1 oz (28.3g); Manufacturing/Time stamp 465218034 – X 22:47 – 22:54; Guaranteed fresh date 26 Sept 2023; UPC 0 28400 09089 6) and Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, Party size (14.5 oz (411g); Manufacturing/Time stamps 465218037 – X 22:47 – 22:59 or 465218137 – X 23:00 – 23:06; Guaranteed fresh date 26 Sept 2023; UPC 0 28400 51779 9) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Food Supplement and Pet Food Supplement Safety Recall: Ozona Organics, LLC recalls multiple liquid Ozona Probiotics and GoHealthy Probiotics designed for human and for animal use due to potential to become contaminated with microbial growth. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Restaurant Eatz Encore (Montréal, QC) recalls TORTELLINI AUX FROMAGES ET SAUCE TOMATES ROMA / Cheese tortellini with Roma tomato sauce (Sold up to 1 August, 2023) due to undeclared egg, and SOUPE D’HIVER / Winter soup (1 L; Sold up to 1 August, 2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Sun Hing Trading Ltd. recalls Fish Maw (9 kg; Best before February 15, 2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Alert: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that Alani Nu brand caffeinated energy drinks may be unsafe due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Please refer to the public notice for additional details.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France) ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Casino brand Sauce béchamel (54g; Lots C231945 & D232074; Use by 03/01/2025 & 19/01/2025, respectively) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Im & Export Union recalls Alsadiq Sesampaste / Sesame paste (700g; Best before 20.02.2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): HMF Food Production GmbH & Co. KG recalls Naturgut, Bio Erdnussbutter Creamy/Crunchy, / Organic peanut butter, creamy and crunchy varieties (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 17.04.2024) due to undeclared cashews and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Germany): HMF Food Production GmbH & Co. KG recalls Rewe, Bio Erdnussbutter Creamy/Crunchy, / Organic peanut butter, creamy and crunchy varieties (250g; All Best before dates up to and including 06.01.2025) due to undeclared cashews and almonds.

Allergy Alert (UK): Findlater’s Fine Foods recalls Findlater’s Roast Smoked Salmon Pate (115g; Use by 09 August 2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls LE PRIX GAGNANT brand Farine de blé T55 / Wheat flour (1 kg; Lot 600000905; Best before 02/05/2023) due to possible mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES VERDAIS recalls La transéenne BIO and La transéenne Fromage rapé Fermier BIO / Organic raw milk cheese and organic grated cheese (By the slice and 200g; Lots 23030820 & 23031520, respectively; Best before dates between 25/07/2023 and 08/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls BIO MAINE brand CUISSES DE POULET BIO / Organic chicken legs (2/pack; Lot 2023086098; Use by 20/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls BIO DE LOUE brand CUISSES DE POULET BIO / Organic chicken legs (2/pack and 1/pack; Lot 2023086098; Use by 20/07/2023 and 19/07/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls VOLAE brand MORCEAUX CHOISIS DE POULET – CUISSES DE POULET BIO X2 / Choice chicken pieces – Organic chicken legs (2/pack; Lot 2023086098; Use by 14/07/2023, 15/07/2023, 16/07/2023, 17/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Sawat-D brand Trio de riz / Rice trio (1 kg; Best before 30/03/2025) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE LECLERC recalls GROUPE BARBA brand LONGE D’ESPADON DECONGELEE / Thawed swordfish loin (Lot 1265446; Use by 02/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODICA II E.Leclerc recalls CHARCUTERIE GABRIEL brandSOUBRESSADE PIQUANTE / Spicy sausage (~2 kg; Lot 1207; Use by 06/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Chipolatas aux herbes / Chipolata sausages with herbs (60g & 90g; Lot 290423; Use by 05/08/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Saucisse campagne au Montlouis / Country-style sausage (150g & 120g; Lot 290423; Use by 02/08/2023, 03/08/2023 & 05/08/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HACDIS HYPER U LA MONTAGNE recalls LA FERME DES VERDAIS brand LA TRANSEENNE cheese (Lot 230 227 20; Use by 19/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE ANDRE LOUSSOUARN recalls ANDRE LOUSSOUARN brand LANGUE DE BOEUF SAUCE MADERE / Beef tongue Madeira sauce (various package sizes, lot codes, and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE ANDRE LOUSSOUARN recalls ANDRE LOUSSOUARN brand MUSEAU AVEC LANGUES/ Head cheese with tongue (4 slices/pack; Lot L23294 C303; Use by dates 14/08/2023 and between 11/08/2023 et le 12/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS E.LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls PATE AU PIMENT D’ESPELETTE / Pepper pâté (Lot 5918523; Use by 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Esja Gæðafæði recalls Kjötsel brand Kjúklingabringur grilltvenna úrb marineruð / Grilled and marinated chicken breast (Lot 23205; Best before 01.08.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cobolux recalls Cobolux / EMO brand Kebapstick volaille / Poultry kebab sticks (Lot 20230725; Use by 06/08/2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Massen SA recalls Poulet cru / Raw chicken (Lot 2307063; Use by 14/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Nature Bio Cora brand Cuisses de poulet / Organic chicken legs (2/pack; Lot 2023086098; Use by dates 16/07/2023, 17/07/2023, 18/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dri Pak recalls Dri Pak Table Salt (750g; Batch codes 3205 and 3206) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Pet Treat Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Woko Tierbedarf Gmbh recalls Eco Star brand Rinderpansen / Beef tripe dog treat (250g; Lot 44046) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Dolina Trade Ltd. recalls Millennium Gold Milk chocolate with whole almonds (100g; Best by 02.08.2023 to 20.05.2024 inclusive; Product of Ukraine) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Coupland’s Bakeries Ltd recalls Coupland’s brand Our Classic Steak & Vege Pie (180g; Frozen Best Before 27/07/2024, Fresh Best Before 6/08/2023) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 25–26, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC and USDA are investigating a four-state outbreak of Salmonella SaintPaul most likely associated with consumption of 80% lean ground beef purchased from ShopRite locations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Sixteen people are reported ill, and four of them have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is conducting traceback investigations for a new outbreak 13 cases of E. coli O26, and a new outbreak of 39 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Allergy Alert: Rich Products recalls Member’s Mark Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (5-lb net wt. cardboard box; Best if used by 12/28/2024; UPC 078742226880) due to undeclared egg and soy.

Food Safety Recall: E B Express Provisions recalls approximately 622 pounds of the pork and beef bean stew products that were imported from an establishment in Brazil that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of the recalled products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: What The Raw recalls Uneviscerated whole dried sardines (Individually packed in shrink wrap; Lots 250402202223, 121110202122, 210510202324, 141228202223, 210620202324; Expiration dates 11/10/22, 04/02/2023, 12/28/2023, 05/10/2023, 06/20/2024) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: La Pâtisserie Lachenaie (Terrebonne, QC) recalls TARTE AU CERISE / Cherry pie (Sold up to 25 July 2023) due to undeclared wheat and TOURTIÈRE MAISON / Homestyle tortière (Sold up to 25 July 2023) due to undeclared wheat, soy, egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: 2372761 Ontario Inc. recalls Dried Sweet Potato Stripes and Dried Sweet Potato Slices (170g; All codes where sulphites and barley are not declared on the label; UPC 6 959899 321434 and 6 959899 321618) due to undeclared sulphites and barley.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is investigating a new 14-case outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. Work is underway to try and identify the source of the outbreak.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATIONS (UK): The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring clusters of gastrointestinal illness in travellers returning from Turkey. In total across the 5 clusters, between 15 January and 19 July 2023 there have been 241 confirmed cases with Salmonella Enteritidis infection, the majority of these with specimen collection dates from April onwards.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Kambiz brand Iranian Sauce (230g; All batch codes and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls TANN bewusst leichter Extra Ring / Deliberately lighter Extra Ring (340g; Batch codes 6132843392, 6132853479 & 6132923479; Best before 21.09.2023, 22.09.2023 & 26.09.2023, respectively) due to a production error.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Everyday brand Cuisses de poulet entières, surgelés / Whole raw chicken legs, frozen (2 kg; Best before 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 & 30/9/2024) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Fromagerie REO recalls REO brand CAMEMBERT DE NORMANDIE « au lait cru » / Raw milk Camembert cheese (250g; Expiration date 25/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): JÖRD International A/S recalls JÖRD økologisk syrnet havreprodukt med jordbær / organic acidified oat product with strawberries (400g; Batch no. ES23254001; Best before 3 August 2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TENDRIADE recalls Tendriade brand Paupiette de veau / Veal paupiette (Various package sizes; Lot 73594951; Use by dates between 26/07/2023 and 31/07/2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CEDIFLO INTERMARCHE recalls pilon poulet mariné thym/citron / Chicken drumsticks marinated with thyme and lemon (Sold from 18/07/2023 to 19/07/2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls LA FERMIERE brand Camembert au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/ 07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U and PRIX MINI brands of Haché vrac et steack haché / Bulk ground meat and ground beef (Lots B18690010 & B18990300; Multiple Use by dates) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand VIANDE HACHEE PUR BOEUF 5%MG / Pure ground beef, 5% fat (350g & 500g; Lot B18990300; Use by 14/07/2023) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FROMAGERIE REO recalls Camembert de normandie AOP / Camembert cheese (150g, 250g, 800g, 1kg; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17.07.2023 and 04.08.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bauerngut Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Bauerngut frische Zwiebelmettwurst / Farm-fresh onion mettwurst (150g; Lot 3274; Best before 30.07.2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dale Meats recalls Dale Meats cooked whole ham, sliced ham, sliced hazlett and sliced corned beef (All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 19/08/2023; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Everyday brand Cuisses de poulet entières, surgelés / Whole raw chicken legs, frozen (2 kg; Best before 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 & 30/9/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Venerdi Limited recalls Gluten Freedom brand Broken Black Rice and Polenta Sourdough (550g; Best before 03-08-2023,07-08-2023 & 08-08-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

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