Recalls and Alerts: March 26–27, 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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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked epidemiologically to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is now over. The agency received and investigated reports of eleven confirmed cases from five US states (California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Utah). Five people required hospitalization. The manufacturer initially recalled the implicated products, then cancelled the recall.

Food Safety Recall: Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. recalls Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice and Trader Joe’s 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice (Multiple lot codes) due to underprocessing. Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Sundine Produce Inc. recalls Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Mixed Nuts Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010242) and Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010259) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code CE 06 7D; UPC 8 807076 001670) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Zinman Marché de volailles St-Dominique (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUCISSE SECHE DOUCE / Mild dry sausage and SAUCISSE SECHE FORTE / Strong dry sausage (Best before 16 septembre 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Bibigo mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot 240312060; Best before 12/01/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Straccella (140g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Mezzarè (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Affumicata (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand  Grissino zenzero e curcuma senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with ginger and turmeric (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino pomodoro e origano biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks with tomato and oregano (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino rosmarino senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with rosemary (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino burro fume’ biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic smoked-butter breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino zafferano e papavero bio senza glutine / Gluten-free organic saffron and poppyseed breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino noce moscata e miele di castagno biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic nutmeg and chestnut honey breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FRESCO DI ANACARDI / Vegan cheese with cashews (160g; Lots S235152, S240919, S240949; Best before 20/04/2024, 25/06/2024, 28/06/2024, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FILANTE DI ANACARDI/ Vegan cheese with cashews (150; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Sélection du fromager brand Selles sur Cher cheese (150g; Lot 42017422; Use by 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARLET RODOLPHE recalls escargot charlet brand escargots court-bouillon (Lot 1529; Use by 30/11/2025) due to a manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE GRENIER DES GASTRONOMES LGDG recalls Les Thomasines brand Haché pur canard / Pure ground duck (2 x 110g; Lot 24078321; Use by 02/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls FPJ brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Truite fumée / Smoked trout (Lot 0907S293004; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Lot 0904S525423; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Affineur Culinaire GmbH & Co. KG recalls Kober Meersalzkäse | Sylter Meersalz / Sea salt cheese (700g; Lot 244331/06; Best before dates between 06.04.2024 and 17.04.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Catering Studio recalls The Catering Studio brand Cottage Pie (520g; Best before 9/04) due to undeclared soy, sulphites and wheat.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 23–25, 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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Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection paninis précuits / Pre-cooked paninis (pack of 4; 240g; Lots B059DA, B060DA & B067DA; Best before 23/4/2024, 24/4/2024 & 1/5/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lerøy Finland Oy recalls Lerøy savulohi vakuumipakattu / Vacuum-packed whole smoked salmon (Expiry date 6.4.2024; Product of Norway) due to incomplete heat treatment.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Merguez (60g, 90g & 95g; Lot 120324; Use by 05/04/2024 & 06/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JACQUET BROSSARD recalls JACQUET brand 4 PANINIS SANS SUCRE AJOUTES / 4-pack of paninis without added sugar (240g; Lots B059DA, B060DA & B064DA; Best before 23/04/2024, 24/04/2024 & 28/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): ALPHAPRIM recalls EMB 94073 Le brand SALADE NORDIQUE (250g, 500g & 800g; Lots F2407918, F2407919 & F2407920, respectively; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saint Alby brand Jambon supérieur sans couenne Label Rouge / Superior ham, rindless (4 slices; 160g; Lot 07524; Use by 09/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Tomme de bailleul cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Steent’Joie cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Fromage de Bergues cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Camembert Flamand cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Brique rouge des Flandres cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Beurre de vaches rouges Flammandes / Butter (250g; All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTRABE DISTRIBUTION SUPER-U recalls Guanciale vendue à la tranche au rayon charcuterie-traiteur / Cured pork jowl sold by the slice (Lot 4030061000; Best before 29/07/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): CJ SE Asia Pte Ltd recalls Mandu Prawn Dumplings (350g; Best before 20/05/2024, 15/09/2024, 03/11/2024, 16/11/2024, 20/02/2025; Product of Vietnam) and Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Best before 22/05/2024, 19/09/2024, 04/11/2024, 16/11/2024, 21/02/2025; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared egg.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): CJ Nutracon PTY LTD T/A CJ Foods Australia recalls certain dumplings and spring rolls due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lim Brothers Import & Export Company Limited and Asian Savour World Pty Ltd recall two varieties of Cau Tre brand frozen spring rolls due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 21–22, 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:

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Apple
Audible
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Kobo

United States

Public Health Alert: USDA/FSIS issues a public health alert for imported FROZEN STRIPED PANGASIUS MAWS (12 oz (340g) plastic packages) that were illegally imported from the People’s Republic of China and are ineligible for entry into the United States.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with provincial partners, is investigating an outbreak of 35 confirmed cases of Salmonella Lome infections in seven provinces between March 2020 and January 2024. The illnesses have been linked to exposure to pet geckos. Cases have been confirmed in British Columbia (2), Alberta (2), Saskatchewan (2), Manitoba (2), Ontario (18), Quebec (8) and New Brunswick (1). Seven cases (20%) are in children 5 years of age or younger.

Allergy Alert: Coco Pralin (Montréal, QC) recalls various ready-to-eat products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Deli Samira (Montréal, QC) recalls PAIN À L’ORGE / Barley bread (450g; All lots) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Produits Eden (Montréal, QC) recalls three varieties of empanadas due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Abattoir les viandes du Pontiac (Shawville, QC) recalls ESTOMAC DE RUMINANT / Ruminant stomach (All product sold up to 15 March 2024) due to it being unfit for human consumption.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Simply brand Filet de poulet / Chicken filet (300g; Use by 16/04/2024) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Salat bowl – klassisk / Classic salad bowl (Best before 23/3-2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Padovana Macinazione recalls  FIBRA DI PSYLLIUM POLVERE BIO 99% / Organic psyllium fiber powder, 99% (1 kg; Lot NO/PHP/25/21; Best before 11-07-2025) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Padovana Macinazione recalls  FIBRA DI PSYLLIUM POLVERE BIO 99% / Organic psyllium fiber powder, 99% (1 kg; Lot NO/PHP/25/21; Best before 31-12-2024) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Excellent Meergranen Bagels / Multigrain bagels (4-pack; Best before 29-04-2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jacquet Brossard Distribution / Jacquet Belgium recalls JACQUET brand CROISSANT BEURRE / Butter croissants (4/pkg; Lots B057DA & B065DA; Best before 20/05/2024 & 28/05/2024, respectively) and JACQUET brand PANINI NATURE / Plain panini (240g; Lots B059DA, B060DA & B064DA; Best before 23/04/2024, 24/04/2024 et 28/04/2024, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Saint Alby brand Jambon supérieur sans couenne Label Rouge / Red Label superior rindless ham (4 slices per 160g; Lot 07524; Use by 09/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUILLOT COBREDA recalls CREPINETTES DE VOLAILLE S/ AT / Poultry crepinettes (20/pkg; Lots 041004312 & 0414004452; Use by dates between 23/03/2024 and 29/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JACQUET BROSSARD recalls JACQUET brand 4 PANINIS SANS SUCRE AJOUTES / 4 paninis without added sugar (240g; Lots B059DA, B060DA, B064DA; Best before Best before 23/04/2024, 24/04/2024 et 28/04/2024, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC FERME DU MOURIE recalls Ferme du mourié brand Le Quercy Le Mourié Fromage au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (Lot 05/03) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NANTES NORD DISTRIBUTION E.Leclerc Orvault Grand Val recalls Mothais sur feuille au lait cru de chèvre / Raw goat’s milk cheese (No lot number; Sold from 01/03/2024 to 11/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLEURANCE NATURE recalls FLEURANCE NATURE brand PUREE DE PRUNEAUX BIO / Organic prune purée (295g; Lot 8.04.2026; Use by 18/04/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO brand Panini à garnir nature / Plain paninis (240g pack of 4; Lots B059DA & B060DA; Best before 23/04/2024 & 24/04/2024, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls EPI D’OR brand PAINS POUR PANINI PRECUITS et PETITS PAINS PRECUITS GRAINES / Panini breads and seeded panini rolls (240g & 360g; Multiple lot codes and Best-before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls MEDINA brand Rondelle de saucisson sec de dinde, Halal / Sliced, dry Halal turkey sausage (150g; Lot 9774000078; Use by 27/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls SAUCISSON COURBE NOISETTE ETUI / Curved sausage with hazelnuts, Halal (Lot 9774000067; Use by 05/07/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALGUE SERVICE recalls Bord à bord brand Salade d’algues à la japonaise / Japanese style seaweed salad (40g; Lots 25404 & 25318; Best before 16/07/2025 & 28/07/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls L’escargot de Cendrey brand Escargots au Court-bouillon (6 dozen; Lot 1499; Best before 30/11/2025) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): LevlUP GmbH recalls LevlUP Hydration Drink Galaxy (500 ml; Lot L431; Best before 31.10.2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): REWE Dortmund SE & Co. KG recalls Lyoner mit Paprika und Ei / Sausage with paprika and egg (~100g; Best before 31.03.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small, transparent plastic fragments).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Aldente GmbH recalls Aldente brand Original französische Butter Croissants / Original French Butter Croissants (180g; Lot B066DA; Best before 29/05/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): AUCHAN Magyarország Kft. recalls Auchan Kedvenc panini / Panini (4-pack, 240g; Lot B058DA; Use by 22.04.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Aldi recalls Roomboter Croissants / Butter croissants (4 pieces, 180g; Best before 20-05-2024, 21-05-2024, 28-05-2024, 29-05-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds (200g; Batch codes 4044 & 4045; Best before February 2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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