Recalls and Alerts: April 18–19, 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: Washington Crab & Seafood Company recalls specific batches of Crab dip, cocktail sauce, coleslaw, and crabcake due to undeclared egg, fish, milk, soy and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update: Dakota Style Foods, Inc. recalls specific batches of Hy-Vee Brand Honey Mustard Braided Pretzels, Hy-Vee Brand Dill Pickle Braided Pretzels, and Hy-Vee Brand Salt and Vinegar Braided Pretzels due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: JABSONS FOODS PVT LTD recalls five products having tandoori flavor due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Prem Meats recalls Bacon wrapped pork loin, Bacon wrapped tenderloin (beef), and Pork squealers (Est No. 793; sold in one or two pieces in vacuum-sealed packages) because the products were produced without an approved formula and without the benefit of inspection.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Biloxi Freezing & Processing, Inc. that a November 08 through 21, 2022 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility found of the federal seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. recalls M&M Food Market brand Angus Beef Burgers (852g; Batch code 210 2; UPC 6 61815 01473 8) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Metro recalls Mo Fromage Tete a Papineau / Head cheese (Variable weights; Sold up to 17 April 2023) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Marché de poisson Lemieux (Rimouski, QC) recalls MACTRE STIMPSON / Clams (1 L; Sold up to 19 April 2023) and BOURGOTS NATURE / Whelks (1 KL & 2 KL; Sold up to 19 April 2023) due to possible food safety hazard (lack of storage temperature information on product label).

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dille & Kamille recalls Dille & Kamille brand CHOCOLATS MINI ASSORTI PAR PIÈCE / Mini assorted chocolates (9g/piece; All lots and dates) due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Breughel Food BV recalls Saucisses Kermesse et saucisses mini « Kermesse » / Kermesse sausages and Kermesse mini sausages (Multiple lots and pack sizes) due to undeclared celery. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER SALAISONS DIJONNAISES recalls Antoine Sabatier brand Terrine de lapin moutarde / Rabbit terrine with mustard (Lot 095052; Use by 09/05/2023) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers about the risk of undeclared peanuts, soy and sesame in True Natural Goodness Garlic Sticks (250g; Best before 10/03/2024 to 16/04/2024 inclusive).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Zijerveld recalls Peperkaas Finest Selection vacuum / Pepper cheese (225g; Best before 25-07-2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER and VOG AG recall Gourmet Sardellenspezialität -Sorte Provenciale / Provençal style anchovy (Best before 26th, 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Spuntini Tienen recalls Salomon brand Homestyle Burger (150g x 36pcs, 5.4 kg; Lots 270343, 270344, 270345, 270346; Use by 22.05.2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Chocolaterie Ickx recalls Mandje Paasartikelen / Easter basket (1 kg; Lots 2023095773 and 2023095777; Best before 07/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Oignon de printemps ciboulette dip / Spring onion chive dip (125g; Exp. 12/05/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (soft plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Himmerlandskød recalls three pork products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Inter Dairy Food ApS recalls Zergil karrypulver / Curry powder (60g; Best before 01.08.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (~1 kg; Lot 2310305601; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (sold by the slice; Lot 2310305601; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS Le Guellier recalls P’tit Farci lapin pruneaux / Stuffed rabbit with prunes (Lots 1510223 & 1510323; Use by 21/04/2023 & 22/04/2023, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS Le Guellier recalls P’tit Farci lapin moutarde / Stuffed rabbit with mustard (Lots 1510223 & 1510323; Use by 21/04/2023 & 22/04/2023, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BEXIANIS recalls Saucisse fraîche / Fresh sausage (Lot 1104V46CZF; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BEAUNE DISTRIBUTION recalls PAMA S.R.L. brand TOMINO FIOR DI BOSCO VASCHETTA – fromage à pâte molle à la croûte comestible légèrement fleurie / Soft cheese with an edible rind (Lot 001074; Use by 27/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Yayla Türk Lebensmittelvertrieb GmbH recalls Zergil Curry (60g; Best before 01.08.2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL recalls SALAME BAGUETTE / Salami stick (0.25kg; Lot 667L07128 / 668L07128; Use by 11-06-2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CASEIFICIO LONGO SRL recalls TOMINO DEL CANAVESE NONNO CASARO brand FORMAGGIO A PASTA MOLLE CON CROSTA EDIBILE LEGGERMENTE MUFFETTATA / Soft cheese with edible rind (180g; Lot 1074; Use by 29-04-2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Country Imports & Exports Ltd and Vision Foods Ltd recalls Yumo’s brand Chicken Flavoured Snack (All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Premier Beehive NZ recalls Beehive brand Original Precooked Sausages (1 kg; Use by 07/06/23) due to undeclared milk.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 15–17, 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: Hy-Vee recalls Hy-Vee Brand Honey Mustard Braided Pretzels (10 oz; Lot D2162022 & D3332022; Best by 8/9/2023 & 12/1/2023, respectively), Hy-Vee Brand Dill Pickle Braided Pretzels (10 oz; Lot D2562022; Best by 9/14/2023), and Hy-Vee Brand Salt and Vinegar Braided Pretzels (10 oz; Lot D3252022; Best by 11/29/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Spain): Spanish authorities report at least 30 cases of Clostridium perfringens illness linked to ground cinnamon imported from Vietnam. The implicated product has been recalled.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Fresh Concept S.A. informs consumers who are sensitive to gluten to avoid Louis, Cora et Fresh for you brands of Pâté du chef, Pâté poivre vert, Pâté de campagne, Pâté aux pommes, Pâté grand-mère products (All batches) due to the presence of undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Prontofoods recalls Belbake brand Preparato per Creme Caramel / Creme caramel mix (2 x 100g; Exp. 05/12/2025) due to undeclared almonds and lupine.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Ecuadorian Single Origin Easter Egg (180g; All batches) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): El Khawas Trade GmbH recalls Durra Sesampaste Tahina / Tahini sesame paste (800g; Lot 298; Best before 27.12.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CASEIFICIO LONGO SRL recalls Caseificio Longo Srl brand Formaggio a pasta molle “Tomino piemontese” / Soft cheese (180g; Lot 1074; Best before 27-04-2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Gotzinger Smallgoods recalls Gotzinger Wood Smoked Kabana (400g; Use by 12 MAY 23) due to undeclared milk.


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Recalls and Alerts: April 13–14, 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: Rico Perez Products, Inc. recalls Dr. Rico Perez Super Kids Colostrum chewable tablets (60-count bottles; Lots 1117002, 0122003 & 0223539; Exp. 04/30/2023, 07/31/2024 & 11/30/2025, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: PHAC is investigating an outbreak of 45 confirmed cases of Salmonella illness due to contact with snakes and rodents. Outbreak cases have been confirmed in eight provinces, including British Columbia (1), Alberta (5), Saskatchewan (1), Manitoba (3), Ontario (22), Quebec (11), New Brunswick (1) and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). Nine individuals have been hospitalized, and one person has died. Nine of the outbreak victims are children under five years of age.

Allergy Alert: Paradis Vegetarien recalls Paradis Végétarien brand Veg-O-Mix Ham Flavour (1000g; Batch code 12700920; UPC 8 423730 002694) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in the province of Québec.

Allergy Alert: Nelson’s Chocofellar recalls multiple products containing dark chocolate due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Cabane à sucre chez Oswald (Saint-Esprit, QC) recalls Soupe aux pois / Pea soup (All units sold up to 13 April 2023) and Fèves au lard / Baked beans (all units sold up to 13 April 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Spain): More that 40 individuals were stricken with food poisoning after eating a range of dishes prepared as part of a MasterChef cooking show, according to a report in Food Safety News.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour The Market brand Filet Mignon de Porc Sauce Champignons / Pork filet mignon with mushrooms (600g; Lot 634611; Use by 16/04/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER SALAISONS DIJONNAISES recalls Antoine Sabatier brand Terrine de lapin moutarde tranche FE / Rabbit terrine with mustard (1 slice; Lot 095052; Use by 09/05/2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): SOBOX recalls Sodebo brand Cremiobox Jambon Champignons / Ham and mushrooms (280g; Use by 29/04/2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Cleca S.p.A recalls Dolciando brand Preparato per budino gusto vaniglia / Vanilla-flavoured pudding mix (130g; Lot L221123; Best before 23/11/2025) due to undeclared lupine.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Prontofoods recalls Belbake brand Preparato per Cre’me Caramel / Creme caramel mix (2 x 100g; Best before 05/12/2025) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (UK): Birds Eye recalls Aunt Bessie’s Crispy Whole Onion Rings (375g; Batch code L3037; Best before August 2024) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lakshmi Stores recalls Parle-G (79.9g; Batch code NK MTL/4466; Best before 19 September 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Thise Mejeri recalls Änglamark, Irma and COOP 365 brands of mini milk and skimmed milk due to bacterial spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Nordic Food Partners A/S recalls three brands of popcorn kernels due to elevated aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls Biocoop brand Farine de sarrasin T130 / Buckwheat flour (1 kg; Lot 130323FSAT130; Best before 13/03/2024) due to elevated ochratoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls multiple PATISSERIES FRAICHES FABRIQUEES A AUCHAN PLAISIR / Fresh pastries due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN brand HARICOTS VERTS EXTRA FIN RANGES MAIN / Hand-packed extra thin green beans (345g glass jar; Lot mgh/04b/a55/XF; Best before 22/10/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (piece of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls préparé par le magasin émincé de poulet mariné à l’indienne / Indian-style marinated chicken tenders (Pack date 31/03/2023; Use by 05/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Italicatessen recalls Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives (100g; Use by 25.04.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop, Poiesz and Spar supermarkets recall varkenshaas culinair / pork tenderloin (325g; Best before 14-04 and 15-04) due to Salmonella contamination.


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