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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Europe
Allergy Alert (France): BOLDIS E.LECLERC recalls PRALIBEL brand Perle de chocolat, recouverte de papier alu / Chocolate pearl, wrapped in aluminum foil (Lot 2022379477; Best before 30/09/2023) due to undeclared allergens.
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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delibio recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec nature/ Dry sausage (200g; Lots 123072265 & 123073203; Use by 13/05/2023) and Bioporc brand Saucisson sec au poivre vert / Dry sausage with green pepper (200g; Lots 123073182 & 123080189; Use by 13/05/2023 and 20/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Pit & Pit recalls Pit & Pit brand Popcorn Maïs / popping corn (450g; Lots ULTGVTF8, UNF1S4HT & UOHCD33J; Best before 30/09/2024) and Pit & Pit brand Popcorn Maïs / popping corn (1.3 kg; Lots ULTGVTF9, UNF1S4HU & UOHCD33K; Best before 30/09/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Muru Baby Food Oy recalls Muru Baby luomu kaurapatukka vadelma / Organic raspberry oat bar (20g; Best before 24/01/2024) and Muru Baby luomu kaurapatukka porkkana / Organic carrot oat bar (20g; Best before 23/01/2024) due to ochratoxin A contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FECAMP DISTRIBUTION recalls Baguette tradition (Sold 21/03/2023) due to risk of foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCHOTT GAEC recalls Munster fermier au lait cru / Farm-style raw milk Munster cheese (Lot 21/02; Use by 28/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand JAMBON DE SAVOIE / Aged ham (90g – 6 slices; Lot 210159813; Use by 04/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls multiple brands and varieties of popcorn kernels due to elevated aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni Srl recalls Sfilaccio di equino / Horse meat sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Grand Frais recalls Ker Argoët brand Beurrela motte aux cristaux de sel de Guérande / Butter with salt crystals (250g; Lot 037; Best before 17/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Norway): Coop Norge SA recalls X-tra grillpølser / hot dogs (1 kg; Best before 22/04/2023, 23/04/2023, 24/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Vietnam): The Vietnam Food Administration is investigating a series of botulism incidents in Quang Nam province, according to a story in Food Safety News. One person has died.
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News
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United States
Allergy Alert: Kelley Foods recalls KELLEY Naturally Hardwood Smoked JALAPEÑO PEPPER BABY ROPE SAUSAGE (12 oz; Code 2705493011; Use or freeze by May 11, 2023) due to undeclared dairy ingredient (cheese).
Allergy Alert: Second Nature Brands recalls Sheila G’sGluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle (4 oz; Lots SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 1S and SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 2S) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall: Elkhorn Valley Packing recalls Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS (Various weights; Packed on Packed on 2/16/23) due to possible E. coli O103 contamination.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Day-Lee Foods, Inc.recalls Frozen Pre-Fried Tempura Shrimp (3 kg; Product code 1200058D; Best before 24 JUN 08; UPC 10629317000410) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.
Allergy Alert: Yijie Holdings Inc. recalls Fried Fish Balls (2.5 kg; Best before 18JUN24; UPC 6 972938 240183 or none) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Lazio inc. (Terrrebonne, QC) recalls various products due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Nubia Food and Beverage Inc. recalls Nuba brand Carob (drink) (750 ml; Batch code 2203151; Use by 09/30/23; UPC 6 28504 60015 3) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK):The Food Standards Agency and the UK Health Security Agency report one person has died and two others are ill in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenesillnesses in London and the south of England. The outbreak strain is related to a strain of the bacteria that has been recovered from soft cheeses from the Old Cheese Room.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO BLOND / Coconut sugar (500g; Lots S.AG.BL120GR & AG.BL120GR; Best by 31/08/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO/ Coconut sugar (multiple package sizes, lot codes and best by dates) due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Storesrecalls Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns (180g; Batch code 2FX3073V; Use by 27 Mar 2023) due to undeclared milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns with smoked Garlic and Herb butter (200g; Batch code 2W2327; Use by 28 Mar 2023) due to undeclared molluscs.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the possible presence of soy in specific batches of Pulsin Plant Based Bars.
Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini (300g; Use by 23 March 2023) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kim’s Chocolates recalls Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 72% bio avec amandes / Organic chocolate bar with almonds, 72% dark chocolate (100g; Lot 22343; Best before 09/03/2024) and Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 57% bio avec amandes et cerises / Organic chocolate bar with almonds and cherries, 57% dark chocolate (100g; Lots 22302 & 23067; Best before 29/1/2024 & 8/6/2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Grand Frais recalls Ker Argoët brand La motte aux cristaux de sel de Guérande / Butter with salt crystals (250g; Use by 17/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Varesa recalls Smaakt brand Pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Lot 83A0123; Best before 04/07/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin level.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Salaisons Celtiques recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes Fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (200g; Lots 9930610390 and 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 and 22/04/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEURrecalls Le Bio des Eleveurs brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Best before 06/03/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec au poivre vert / Dry sausage with green pepper (200g; Lots 123073182 & 123080189; Use by 13/05/2023 & 20/05/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec aux noisettes / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Lot 123066233; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec nature / Dry sausage, plain (200g; Lots 123073203 & 123079315; Use by 13/05/2023 & 123079315, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Saint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls PetitSaint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Petit Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Grand Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand COCKTAIL DE 4 FRUITS DE MER / 4-seafood cocktail (1.5 kg gross, 900g net wt.; Lot 2023114846; Use by 02/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Rillettes de poule au pot / Fried chicken rillettes (100g; Lot 7031122; Best before 03/11/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (2 x 100g; Lots 9930610390 & 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 & 22/04/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hungary): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio szezám tahini krém / Sesame tahinicream (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio bovino / beef sfilaccio (100g; Multiple lot codes; Expiration dates from 18/06/2023 to 06/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio equino / horse meat sfilaccio (100g; All lot codes; Expiration dates from 02/06/2023 to 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino TRAMEZZINO “TEXANO” / Texas-style sandwich (80g & 160g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino FOCAZZINO “TEXANO”/ Texas-style Focazzino sandwuch (80g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cactus recalls Cactus brandEmincé de boeuf Toscana / Tuscan style ground beef (~400g; Lot 17.03.23-01; Use by 23/03/2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Smaakt recalls Smaakt pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Batch 83A0123; Best before 04-07-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): EKOPLAZA recalls EKOPLAZA pofmaïs / Popping corn (500g; Best before 29-12-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (UK): The Cambridge Food Company Limited recalls The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese (1 kg; Best before 21 March 2023, 22 March 2023, 11 April 2023, 12 April 2023, 16 April 2023, 18 April 2023) and The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese (200g; Best before 04 April 2023, 10 April 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Mega International Food Pty Ltd recalls Doughstory Classic Paratha Jumbo Pack (30 pieces, 2400g; Batch code 3104455; Made on 08 DEC 2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News
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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: The FDA has determined that the frozen organic strawberries linked to a current outbreak of Hepatitis A virus infections in the state of Washington originated on certain farms in Baja California (Mexico). The outbreak strain is identical to the strain of Hepatitis A that was responsible for a 2022 outbreak, that was linked to fresh organic strawberries grown in Baja California.
Allergy Alert: Perfection Bakeries D/B/A Aunt Millie’s recalls Our Family® White Hot Dog Buns (8 ct; Best by 4-9-2023 and earlier; UPC 0-70253-75107-3) due to undeclared sesame.
Allergy Alert: Mutual Trading Co., Inc. recalls three Kagome brand sauces due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Made-With Foods recalls Made-With Frozen Strawberries (10 oz; Use by 11/20/2024; 8-14343-02139-0) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination. The recalled product was sold in certain Meijer stores.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Mariscos Bahia Inc that an October 6 to October 21, 2022 inspection of its facility, conducted as part of an investigation into a multistate Salmonella outbreak, found multiple violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: McGarroch of Micksburg recalls Fresh Pork Breakfast Sausage (approx 1 lb; No code or date information) due to undeclared mustard. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Finland):Raw oysters have been linked to 170 cases of Norovirus in Finland, according to a report in Food Safety News.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Winning recalls De Winning brand Chocoladekoekjes / Chocolate cookies (250g; Best before from 01/03/2023 to 20/05/2023) due to undeclared soy, wheat, eggs and mustard.
Allergy Alert (France):SCAMARK E.LECLERCrecalls PECHE OCEAN brand QUEUES DE CREVETTES DECORTIQUEES CUITES SURGELEES / Frozen cooked shrimp, without shells (300g; Lot VN325VI013; Best before 18/04/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Mini pâté en croûte noisettes / Mini hazelnut pâté (450g; Lot 304101; Use by 18/03/2023) due to undeclared pistachios.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Bursam e.K recalls Bursam Gegrillte Fleisch Gewürze / Grilled meat spices (150g; Lot 0430; Best before 01.2025) due to undeclared mustard.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand COULOMMIERS AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (350g; Lot 018 551; Best before 24/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ANNELAURE INTERMARCHErecalls STEAK HACHE A LA DEMANDE / Ground beef (Use by 10/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): T.L.C. recalls Plat de côte cuit en gelée / Ribs cooked in jelly (approx. 2.8 kg & 3.6 kg; Lot 23074; Use by 19/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERCrecalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Crèpes from Brittany (4/pkg, 180g; Lots 4AA2069 & 4BB2069; Use by 05/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BRISSON CHARCUTIER DU TERROIR recalls Fromage de tête persillé au Bourgogne Aligoté/ Marbled head cheese (All lots; Use by dates between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023 and between 01/03/2023 and 06/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls cochon des prés brand boudin noir / Blood sausage (2-pack and 10-pack; Lot M30670014 and M30670002; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls cochon des prés brand boudin noir brasse / coiled blood sausage (Lot M30670006; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls Kérandou brandboudin noir / Blood sausage (2-pack; Lot M30670002; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls BULOTS CUITS NATURE VENDUS A L’ETAL POISSONNERIE / Cooked whelks (Sold from 3 March 2023 to 7 March 2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GILLOT SAS recalls Marie Harel brand Petit camembert au lait cru BIO / Organic raw milk cheese (150g; Lot 018551; Best before 19/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls Neutre / Id’halal / Medina Halal brands Saucisse de volaille corizo Saucisses de volaille fromage Saucisse merguez de volaille / Chorizo poultry sausage, Cheese poultry sausages and Merguez poultry sausages (5kg, 2.6kg, 1kg, 600g; Lot 9773000072; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE LV recalls Saint-Chabret goat milk cheese (~550g; Lot 50.31.22; Use by dates between 22/02/2023 and 06/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE LE GALL recalls Le Gall brand Motte d’Antan au sel de mer de Guérande / Butter with sea salt (250g; Lot 037; Best before 27/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls IKEA kjúklinganaggar / Chicken nuggets (1000g; Lot 174080-3-08-1; Best before 21.12.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).
Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di equino / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di equino top selection / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di manzo / Beef sfilaccio (100g; Multiple lots; Use by dates between 18/06/2023 and 06/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Norway): Pers Kjøkken AS recalls Salami (skivet og skalk), Fårepølse (skivet og skalk) og Blokksalami skalk / Salami (sliced and rind), Fårepølse (sliced and rind) and Block salami rind due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): Davidov Confectionery recalls Bernoulli Bakery Boutique brand Parmesan crackers (230g; All expiration dates up to and including 30.7.2023) due to undeclared milk.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Gateau House recalls The Gateau House brand Trio Chocolate Mousse Cakes (Mini, Medium and Standard; Purchased between 15 March 2023 up to and including 20 March 2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass)
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News
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