Recalls and Alerts: April 4–5, 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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Canada

Allergy Alert: Access Foods recalls Kool Kitchen brand Veggie Burgers (476g; All batch codes; UPC 651539200944) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert: Fleur de sel (Granby, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Lakeview Gluten Free Bakery recalls Lakeview Gluten-Free Bakery brand Morning Glory Muffins (350g; Date codes 2024AL30, 2024AL31, 2024MA01; UPC 057882 400039) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Les Délices de l’Italie (Terrebonne, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Freybe Gourmet Foods Limited recalls Freybe brand Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original (500g & 2 kg; Best before 2024 MA 30) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall: Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc. recalls Adonis brand Classic Hummus (250g; Best before 2024/MR/24, 2024/MR/29, 2024/MR/31; UPC 6 28069 90013 2) due to yeast contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): SVELTIC INTERMARCHE recalls Auchan brand Poulet Tikka Masala / Chicken Tikka Masala (300g; Lot 24066132; Use by 17/04/2024) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): LA FOURCHE recalls La Fourche brand Mini Gressins Nature Bio En Vrac / Mini breadsticks, bulk (250g; Lot 290124GRSNT; Best before 12/10/2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Freshways recalls The Market Stall Chickpea Tikka Wrap (Best before 07/04/2024) due to undeclared milk, egg, and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Cafe Sol Vegan Chickpea Tikka Wrap (199g; Use by 07/04/2024) due to undeclared milk, egg, and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ECO BIO ALIMENTARE SRL recalls BARRETTA BIO MANGO MIELE E SPIRULINA / Organic mango, honey and spirulina bar (35g; Lot 210224; Best before 30-04-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Findus Sverige AB recalls Köttfärssås Italieninspirerad / Italian style minced meat sauce (500g; Lot L 404411870; Best before 02/2026) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Unilever recalls Viennetta Vanilla (650 ml; Batch code L4031BC020; Best before January 2026) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): S.E NEGOCE recalls Maison des Viandes Du Bazadais brand Saucisson de porc sec aux Cèpes / Dried pork sausage with porcini mushrooms (Lot 24100732; Best before 26/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls RONDE DES MERS brand SAUMON ROUGE DU PACIFIQUE FUME SAUVAGE / Smoked wild red pacific salmon (4 slices, 120g; Lots 01208640 & 01208740; Use by 19/04/2024 & 20/04/2024, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL LOUET recalls EARL LOUET brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheeses (Lots 15/03, 16/03, 17/03, 18/03,19/03, 20/03, 21/03, 22/ 03, 23/03, 24/03; Use by 17/05/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DES HAUTS DE FENSCH  recalls Fromage fermier de brebis / Farm-style sheep’s milk cheeses (Lots 250303, 250302; Use by 08/04/2024, 10/04/2024 & 05/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ST JUDIST S.A. E.Leclerc Saint-Just-en-Chaussée recalls Chair à saucisses crue / Raw sausage meat (Lot E407804978; Use by 26/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADIVAL recalls Tradival brand Merguez (6, 12, & 25/pkg; Lots A4087005 & A4087555; Multiple Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAURALEX Super U recalls Pâté de campagne André Cazaux / Country-style Pâté (Lot 407920; Use by 14/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): BTG Berlin Trade GmbH recalls Bionutra Moringa Pulver / Moringa powder (250g; Lot OMORP/KG/DUC18/WG13; Best before 24.08.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurdies Kräuter GmbH & Co.KG recalls Melisse-Zitronen geschnitten Bio / Organic sliced lemon balm (40g & bulk; Lot M-15251; Best before 18.01.2027) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Alborghetti Srl recalls Alborghetti brand Salame Tronchetto (0.4 kg; Lot 24019; Best before 03.06.2024) due to unsatisfactory microbiological analysis.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Azzocchi Roberto SRL recalls Salamino dolce / Mild salami (Lot 57 SD; Best before 22/07/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio (200g; All date codes up to and including 28 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Monta Group Holdings Pty Ltd recalls Big Cup Noodle Curry (Best before 19 JUN 24) due to undeclared peanut.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 1–3, 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 (Final Update): CDC reports a total of 104 illnesses in 33 states in a Salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of charcuterie meats. Twenty-seven people were hospitalized. The investigation of this outbreak has been closed.

Allergy Alert: Lidl US recalls Deluxe branded Macarons Party Edition (455g; UPC 4056489365365) due to undeclared wheat, soy, egg, milk, tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and coconut).

Allergy Alert: Abdallah Candies recalls Abdallah Candies sea salt almond alligators (8 oz; Code 0315; Distributed from 03/01/2024 to 03/29/2024) due to undeclared almond.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Notre-Dame (Montréal, QC) recalls MERGEZ (All lots) due to undeclared wheat, and recalls ITALIENNES FORTES / Spicy Italian sausage (All lots) due to undeclared wheat and milk.

Food Safety Recall: Étoile Waldman inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 3 April 2024) due to lack of expiration date.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): OFFICIALVEGANSHOP recalls FERMAGGIO brand L’Affumicata Bio / Organic cheese substitute (150g; Lot 909; Use by 15/04/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (France): OFFICIALVEGANSHOP recalls FERMAGGIO brand Mezzarè Bio / Organic cheese substitute (150g; Lot 909; Use by 15/04/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls Auchan brand COEUR FONDANT CHOCOLAT NOIR / Melting heart dark chocolate (2 x 90g; Lot 2078; Best before 21/04/2024) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Riso vaniglia e limone / Vanilla and lemon rice (bulk & 200g; Lots 228, 280, 281, 302, 428, 456/KD/2023, 066/KD /2024; Best before 30/04, 31/05, 31/07, 31/08/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Riso mirtilli e bacche di goji / Blueberry and goji berry rice (bulk & 200g; Lots 263, 301, 351, 445/kd/2023, 003, 060, 080/KD/2024; Best before 31/05, 30/06, 31/07, 31/08, 31/10/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Riso cocco e carruba / Coconut and carob rice (bulk & 200g; Lots 305, 352, 379/KD/2023, 005, 064/KD/2024; Best before 31/05, 30/06, 31/08, 31/10/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Mascobini riso e cioccolato / Mascobini rice and chocolate (bulk & 200g; Lots 252, 309, 368, 446/KD/2023, 013, 031, 055/KD/2024; Best before 30/04, 31/05, 30/06, 31/07, 31/08, 31/10/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Mascobini saraceno e mirtilli / Mascobini buckwheat and blueberry (bulk & 200g; Lot 066/KD/2024; Best before 31/10/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Kora Dulcis recalls KORA DULCIS brand Mascobini saraceno e mirtilli vegano / Mascobini buckwheat and blueberry, vegan (bulk & 200g; Lots 318, 452/KD/2023, 011/KD/2024; Best before 31/05, 31/07, 31/08/2024) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Import Foodmarket Srl recalls Maestro Kong brand Noodles istantanei dalla Cina / Instant noodles from China (117g; Lot 231012 120917; Best before 11/04/2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (Lots VN945 IV 065, VN945 IV 095, VN945 IV 373; Best before 21/06/2024, 10/08/2024, 12/01/2025; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls AIR NUTS REBELS brand Peanut crunch with sour cream flavor (30g; All batch codes and expiry dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jacquet Brossard Distribution / Jacquet Belgium recalls Jacquet brand FOCACCIA A L’ORIGAN / Focaccia with oregano (260g / 4-pack; All Lots; Best before between 08/10/2023 and 17/04/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danish Crown recalls Den Grønne Slagter Kalkunbacon / Turkey bacon (Best before 30.04.2024 and 01.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HOA NAM recalls Yakis Givré brand Samoussa Poulet halal / Halal chicken samosas (6 pieces (330g) & 14 pieces (770g); Lot 150925; Best before 15/09/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TEMPLEUVE DISTRIBUTION recalls Salaisons des beliers brand Pâté du chef au poivre vert / Chef’s pâté with green pepper (Lot 240222000; Use by 07/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): POISSONNERIE LE MOULIN DE LA MER recalls Coquille saint Jacques (Lot 10071) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARAL recalls Charal brand FOCACCIA BOEUF, TOMATE, MOZARELLA / Beef, tomato and mozzarella focaccia (Lots 78159122, 78159285, 78159407, 78159582, 78159746, 78159864, 78159915, 78160019; Use by dates between 29/03/2024 and 20/04/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Saint-nectaire fermier AOP sur paille le pailloux, Fournisseur Vaissaire Papon / Cheese (Lot 09M020124; Use by 16/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Lardon de volaille à cuire / Chicken bacon, uncooked (150g; Lot 4064057; Use by 25/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): GEKA recalls Culinea Nuggets cu pui / Chicken nuggets (500g; Expiry date 06.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Danish Crown A/S recalls Tulip brand Kalkonbacon / Turkey bacon (110g; Best before 30.04.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Gold Frost Ltd recalls Edamame – green soybeans frozen in pods (1 kg; Expiry 06.12.2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Alert (New Zealand): The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a Chief Executive Privileged Statement under Section 289 of the Food Act 2014, warning consumers about Our Fruit Box raw fruit juices (Various formats; All batches). These products have not been manufactured with the required food safety controls.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 30–31, 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

Food Safety Recall: Tropicale Foods recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack (Best by 10/11/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination in the mango bars.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION – Final Update: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 44 lab-confirmed outbreak cases of extensively drug resistant Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illnesses in six provinces since 2020. The most recent case was is January 2024. The outbreak has been linked to two sources: (1) exposure to raw meat prepared for pets and raw pet food, and (2) contact with cattle, particularly calves. The investigation has now been closed.

Allergy Alert: Maltese Grocery Ltd. recalls Chef Corey’s brand Chicken Pot Pie (1 count; All lots; UPC starts with 0 262710) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Five Corners Meat Company Ltd. recalls four varieties of Canada 653 brand ground meats (24/03/22) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): JACQUET BROSSARD recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Jacquet 4 focaccias à l’origan / Focaccias with oregano (4-pack; 260g; All lots; All Best before dates between 08/10/2023 and 24/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (UK): ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


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“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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