Recalls and Alerts: November 2–3, 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

Allergy Alert: Fairmont Foods, Inc. recalls kidfresh Spaghetti Loops Meat Sauce (7.25-oz. tray in-box packages; Lot codes FF120722, FF011823, FF021623, FF032323, FF042623, FF071923, or FF081023; Best if used by dates ranging from April 2024 to December 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: WanaBana USA recalls WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches (3-pack pouches; Multiple batch codes) due to elevated lead levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes, which were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores.

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Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Hong Dao Business Development Ltd. recalls various Yuxiang Aquatic brand seafood balls due to undeclared egg, fish, gluten, milk, and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Produit Pita Achtaroute recalls Boulangerie GY brand Chocolate Croissant (370g; All codes; UPC 8 54216 00124 1) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall: Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono recalls Malichita brand Cantaloupes (Sold between October 22, 2023 and November 1, 2023, inclusive due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Au Salon des Marées (Deschambault-Grondines, QC) recalls THON ALBACORE FRAIS ATL / Fresh Atlantic albacore tuna (All lots) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Maple Leaf brand Vienna Sausage (113g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 2025 AU 24 inclusively; UPC 0 636191 8) due to bulging cans.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Staten Serum Institut has determined that an outbreak of six cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses appears to be linked to consumption of an ox kidney product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heuschen & Schrouff OFT BV recalls Erbsen mit knuspriger Wasabihülle / Peas with crispy wasabi coating (140g; Best before 24.10.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Intersnack Deutschland SE recalls funny-frisch goldfischli Original / Goldfish crackers (100g; Lot LA.212 38C; Best before 26.08.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Maaltijdsalade Indiase Stijl / Indian style meal salad (Best before 06-11-2023) due to undeclared walnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Mega Image recalls MILKA BOMBOANE POM CU OREO / Milka candy with Oreos (300g; Batch numbers ZCT0232641 & ZCT0232642; Use by 31.03.2024) due to undeclared milk, wheat, soy and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Auchan recalls Auchan brand GARDEN SOUP (2 x 80g; Batch 0810D3; Best before 04-2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOUVET Syteme U recalls aoste brand jambon blanc avec couenne à l’os / Bone-in white ham with rind, by the slice (8.54 kg; Lot 0432440271; Use by 08/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Votre Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack, 300-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Minaret brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 300-350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023, 21/10/2023, 22/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Sauté de canard sans os sans peau 40-60 g / Boneless, skinless duck meat pieces for sauté (205 kg; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Auguste Lambert brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 350-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Medina brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023, 25/10/2023 & 27/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Sélection du Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (4/pack; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls 100% Aussonne brand Paupiette de veau / veal (Use by dates between 23/10/2023 and 26/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENNART FRERES  recalls HENNART brand PIERRE DES BURONS / cheese blocks (Lots 327805, 327824, 327814 & 338502; Best before 19/10/2023, 19/10/2023, 18/10/2023 & 08/11/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Fromagerie des Monts du Cantal brand Tomme de montagne au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (Sold between 22/09/2023 and 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): nur puur bio GmbH recalls nur puur Brechbohnen / Beans (340g; Lots LB122222.46000 to LB122222.49000) due to foreign matter contamination (broken glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Chiemgauer Naturfleisch GmbH recalls Gelbwurst, Stange / Yellow sausage (140g & 800g; Lots BMDZO & BMDZP, respectively; Best before dates to 31.10.2023 & 19.11.2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (piece of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurzener Wildspezialitäten Rauchhaupt GmbH recalls Hirschsalami / Venison salami (180g & 400g; Lots 2318608 & 2318605, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025; Product of Thailand) due to Salmonella Virchow contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls FARO brand Piments fumés Chipotle / Chipotle-smoked chili peppers (215g; Lot 3011; Best before 11/01/2026) due to a defect in the lining of the can lid.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Odin recalls Machandel sperziebonen / Green beans (370 ml; Lots Lb122222.46000 to LB122222.49000; Best before 31-12-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Solar Mart Limited recalls MARUSAN brand soy milk beverage (1000 ml; Expiry date November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024; Product of Japan) due to a quality problem.


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Recalls and Alerts: October 31–November 1, 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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“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





United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA is investigating the source of a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 illnesses. Thirty-seven outbreak cases have been reported so far, but no food product has yet been linked to the illnesses.

Public Health Alert: The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters (Product of British Columbia, Canada; Harvested 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8 Landfile #278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were shipped to distributors in California and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: Bix Produce Company LLC recalls FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe (3/bag; Lots P2742702-00 and P2741287) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Q’Delicia recalls approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Mid America Pet Food recalls Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula (5-lb, 15-lb & 40-lb bags; Lots 1000016890, 1000016891 & 1000016892, respectively; Best by 6/12/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Cailles & Cocos (Cap-Santé, QC) recalls Œufs de cailles / Quail eggs (All lots containing white balsamic vinegar) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand White Sliced Mushrooms (454g; Batch code 2023 OC 30 CM; UPC 0 60383 05934 7) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC (dba Fanny Bay Oysters) recalls Cloudy Bay Oysters and Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium; Lot 38336; Harvest area 14-08 / 278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): Norway’s Public Health Institute continues to investigate an illness outbreak due to a strain of shiga toxin producing E. coli. Twenty-four cases have been confirmed to date, more than half of them in children under the age of thirteen. Nine of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The outbreak strain has been found in hamburger meat.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): M. Trading ApS recalls Tørrede blommer / Dried plums (500g; Best before 20.07.2025) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Karwendel-Werke recalls Exquisa Quark Genuss 0,2% Winter-Sortiment, Sorte Bratapfel / Quark, Baked apple variety (Best before 26.11.2023) due to undeclared egg and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Lorraine Bakery Group recalls La Lorraine brand BLACK FOREST GATEAU 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 31/10/2023, 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand  GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls 365 økologi tortilla / Organic tortillas (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) and Änglamark tortilla (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner saltede / Salted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30035/230825001; Best before 21.05.2024) and Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner usaltede / Unsalted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30036/230824001; Best before 20.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand roasted and shelled pistachios, unsalted (70g; Best before 20.5.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044421123; Use by 01/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044415523; Use by 31/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand MELANGE CRUDITES / Salad mix (1 kg; Lot 14A24131943; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne-Beerenmix / Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Lot 29106/230821001; Best before 17.05.2024), Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted, unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 29107/230822001; Best before 18.05.2024), and Pistazienkerne geröstet & gesalzen / Roasted, salted pistachios (100g; Lot 29108/230823001; Best before 19.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand  GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


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More kibble contaminated with Salmonella

Mid America Pet Food (Mount Pleasant, TX) has announced a recall of three batches of Victor brand dry dog food due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company initiated the voluntary recall after random sampling by a third party found Salmonella in samples from the three lots.

The affected lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula carry a “Best before” date of 6/12/2024, and can be identified by the following package sizes and lot codes:

  • 5-lb bags: Lot #1000016890
  • 15-lb bags: Lot #1000016891
  • 40-lb bags: Lot #1000016892

The recalled products were distributed to various distributors and retailers in the United States. 

According to the company’s recall notice, the current recall is separate from and unrelated to a recall initiated by Mid America in early September 2023. That earlier recall also was due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company has instructed retailers and distributors to pull the implicated product from their inventory and from store shelves.

Consumers are advised not to feed the recalled products to their pets or to any other animals.


TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

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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