Recalls and Alerts: April 20–21, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Update): CDC reports 7 new cases of Listeria monocytogenes in an illness outbreak for which a source has not yet been identified. This brings the total number of cases in the ongoing outbreak to 18 cases in 15 states. Seventeen of the eighteen confirmed outbreak victims have required hospitalization.

Allergy Alert: Trong Foods International recalls Madras Curry Powder (4-oz bottles, 16-oz bottles, 4-oz bags; Best by 05052026TF) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Summit Naturals recalls HighKey Mini Treats Birthday Cake (2 oz; Lot code 2216101 JUN102023; UPC 8 50020 43374 2) and HighKey Mini Treats Banana Nut (2 oz; Lot code 2216101 JUN102023; UPC 8 50020 43373 5) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Bruno Beef Strips recalls BRUNO BEEF STRIPS PEPPER & GARLIC SNACK STICKS (1.6 oz; Lots 22110 through 23094) due to undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein.

Allergy Alert: Abbyland Foods recalls Jennie-O FULLY COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES (5-lb. unlabeled bags in 10-pound labeled boxes; Lot 06223) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Lipari Foods recalls Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs (6 oz tubs; Lot 220914601; Best by 09/2024; UPC 094776212620; Manufactured by International Food) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. recalls 100% Grass Fed & Finished Beef Burger Patties 85% Lean/15% Fat (2 pieces / 10.7 oz pkg; Use/Freeze By 4/11/23) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of white neoprene rubber).

Food Safety Recall: Alef Sausage Inc. recalls approximately 61,574 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) halal meat and poultry sausage products due to misbranding and possible temperature abuse. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Boosh Food Inc. recalls Boosh brand Coconut Curry Cauli Bowl (275g; Best before 24AL20; UPC 8 55722 00002 5) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Lazeez Shawarma recalls Hot sauce (Variable size units; All units made from March 8, 2023 up to and including March 18, 2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Marché des 3 Fumoirs (L’Isle-Verte, QC) recalls BOURGOT SAUMURE / Brined whelks (130g, 260g, 500g & 1 kg; Sold up to 20 April 2023) due to lack of storage temperature information.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): K-salat recalls K-salat makrelsalat / Mackerel salad (150g; Best before 23.05.2023) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Norway): Nøtteblanderen recalls chilinøtter / chili nuts (Batch no. FT01L012302A; Best before 01/09/2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Rude Health recalls Rude Health Organic Ultimate Muesli (400g; Batch code 23039 L7; Best before 08 February 2024) due to undeclared Brazil nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Melting Moments recalls Melting Moments Frosted Carrot Cakes (6-pack; Best before 26 April 2023 and 1 May 2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SABEX Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H. recalls Koska Susam Krokan Sesame (40g; Lot 99-165/22; Best before 14.12.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR Natur*pur Bio Pistazien ohne Schale geröstet und gesalzen / Organic pistachios without shell, roasted and salted (150g; Best before 28.05.2023, 28.06.2023 and 28.02.2024) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand GAUFRETTES FRAMBOISES / Raspberry wafers (160g; Lots B230880009 & B231020019; Best before 10/2023 & 11/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Mis brand Tahin – pâte de sésame / Tahini sesame paste (600g; Lot E2022-00162-3; Best before 13/10/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls LEADER PRICE brand GAUFRETTES FRAMBOISES / Raspberry wafers (160g; Lots B230880009 & B231020019; Best before 31/10/2023 & 30/11/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO brand GAUFRETTES FRAMBOISES / Raspberry wafers (160g; Lot B230960008; Best before 30/11/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION ILLER ILLER DISTRIBUTION recalls ILLER brand Saucisse à croquer / Snack sausage (Lot 9091523) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE NETTO recalls NETTO brand Gaufrettes fourrées framboise / Wafers with raspberry filling (160g; Lot B23096; Best before 30/11/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls P’TIT DELI brand GAUFRETTE A LA FRAMBOISE / Raspberry wafers and GAUFRETTE FRAISE ET FRAISE DES BOIS / Strawberry and wild strawberry wafers (160g; Lot B23095 & B23090; Best before 30/11/2023 and 31/10/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SELCODIS E. Leclerc Selestat Ouest recalls La Thur brand Gendarmes / sausages (Lot 79; Use by 27/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BYZANCE recalls BELLOTA BELLOTA brand FAYET CATALAN sausage (Lot 30/06/2023; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NORMA recalls DELICIA brand Gaufrettes avec 66,3% de fourrage aux framboises, aromatisées / Wafers with raspberry filling (160g; Lot B23093; Best before 30/11/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Sondey brand Gaufrettes framboise / Raspberry wafers (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the affected batches.

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

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (Sold by the slice; Lot 2310305601; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

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

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Prima Menü Vertriebs GmbH & Co.KG recalls Mike Mitchell’s Tex Mex Pommes and Mike Mitchell’s Chili Cheese Pommes (300g; Lots L23087 and L23088; Best before 03/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (blue ink).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Yilmaz Feinkost GmbH recalls Mis Tahin Sesammus / Tahini sesame paste (600g; Lot E2022-00162-3; Best before 13.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Slagerij Woorts Verse Amsterdamse Ossenworst / Fresh Amsterdam beef sausage (200g; Best before 22-04-2023) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Finsbråten recalls Finsbråten brand Grill sausages (440g; Use by 19.05.2023) and Finsbråten brand Vienna sausages (560g & 1050g; Use by 18/05/2023, 19/05/2023, 20/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): A B International Ltd recalls specific batches of Jabsons brand Tandoori Roasted Chana (Chickpeas), Tandoori Roasted Peanuts and Thai Sweet Chilli Roasted Peanuts due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Farro Fresh Food Ltd recalls Farro Kitchen brand Truffle Mac & Cheese (900g; Best before 20 04 23, 22 04 23 and 27 04 23) due to possible foreign matter contamination (stones and possible metal fragments).

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Recalls and Alerts: April 11–12, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports that the strain of Hepatitis A virus found in frozen strawberries grown in Baja California, Mexico and linked to an oubreak of hepatitis cases in Washington and California, is genetically identical to the strain that caused an outbreak of hepatitis in 2022.

Allergy Alert: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (sold as part of a 15-count variety pack; Best before dates between 11 APR 2023 and 14 MAR 2024) due to undeclared cashews. This is an expansion of an earlier recall.

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Shirakiku brand Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle (19.04 oz ; All lots and date codes; UPC 074410455453) due to undeclared fish (skipjack tuna).

Pet Food / Pet Treat Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet Group Inc recalls Good n Fun Triple Flavor Crunchy Spirals (4.2 oz / 120g; Best by Best By 08/19/25; Batch code JA22232; UPC 0 91093 94250 6) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Temper Pastry Ltd. recalls Temper Chocolate & Pastry brand Orange Dark Chocolate (65g; Enjoy before date 1213 23; UPC 7 35201 67648 7) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (1 L; Sold from 09-04-2023 to 11-04-2023) due to undeclared celery and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Excellent kaaskroketjes » (croquettes au fromage) / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Breughel Food BV recalls Breughel brand Saucisses Kermesse / Sausages (Sold from 23/12/2022 to 12/04/2023; multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to undeclared celery. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Hamburgerbroodjes Wit-Sesam Luxe / Hamburger buns with sesame seeds (280g; Best before 23-04-2023) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (250 ml and 1 L) due to undeclared celery and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Excellent kaaskroketjes / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.

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Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS MICHEL LOGE recalls Saucisson sec / dry sausage (Lot SA231001; Use by 20/05/2023, 21/05/2023, 22/05/2023, 23/05/2023, 24/05/2023, 25/05/2023 & 31/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Faisselle en pot / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Fromages Buche blanche / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALPHAPRIM EMB 94073 Le recalls EMB 94073 Le brand SALADE STRASBOURGEOISE / Strasbourg salad (250g, 500g, 800g; Lots F2309452, F2309453 & F2309454, respectively; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Munster lc schuster cheese (Lot 0606; Use by dates between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand Gnocchi de pommes de terre / Potato dumplings (1 kg; Lot 0613; Use by 01/05/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon (120g; Batch code P13; Use by 15.04.2023; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industry recalls Pedroza Spices brand Canela molida / Ground cinnamon (700g; Batch A220079 & A220079; Best before 12/31/2023 & 02/28/2026, respectively) due to Clostridium perfringens contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 8-9, 2022

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OUTBREAK ALERT (Texas): The Texas Department of State Health Services has ordered a recall of all oysters harvested in the TX 1 area of southeastern Galveston Bay (shell and shucked oysters harvested in the area from Nov. 17 through Dec. 7) after reports of a few dozen cases of gastrointestinal illness among people who ate oysters from those waters. Reported symptoms include fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills and headache.

Allergy Alert: Hartzler Family Dairy (Wooster, OH) recalls Hartzler Family brand Egg Nog (1-qt bottles; Sell by 12/15 and 12/25) due to undeclared allergens (absence of ingredient list).

Food Safety Alert: The Ohio Department of Agriculture issues a health alert for Seville Spread and Seville Spread Brown Sugar Cinnamon (4oz & 8oz pkgs; Batch No. 221112), made by Yellow House Cheese LLC (Seville, OH) due to the lack of antibiotic testing and pasteurization records for the milk used to make the cheese.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Jan K. Overweel Limited recalls Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese (350g; Lot 2777001; Best before 2023/FE/01; UPC 8 021398 400069) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Café Lazio (La Prairie, QC) recalls multiple soups and sauces (1L glass jars; Sold on or before 9 December 2022) due to potential for improper storage due to lack of mandated labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand SUCRE DE COCO BIO / Organic coconut sugar (Lot 220700039; Best before 31/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BIOTEAM recalls BIONLY brand Le sucre de coco la douceur des tropiques biologique and sève de fleur de cocotier cristallisée non raffinée / Unrefined, crystalline coconut sugar (250g; Lot 138-22-10) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports undeclared wheat, soy and sulphites in Dunnes Stores Vegan Plant Based Roast (530g; Use by 15 Dec).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Daily Monop brand La Soupe Potimarron / Pumpkin soup (375 ml; Use by 14/12/2022) due to undeclared shrimp and celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): SAINTE LUCIE recalls multiple spice blends and spice products due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Poissons / Spice blend for fish (42g; Lot 000324548; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Pain d’épices / Gingerbread spice mix (34g; Lot 000324516; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Guacamole / Guacamole spice mix (48g; Lot 000324504; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (35g; Lots 03.05.25/F5904, 000322885 & 000323659; Best before 03/05/2025, 09/06/2025 & 14/09/2025, respectively) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (1kg; Lot PR22110341; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (450g jar; Lot PR22110293; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls GenussPlus Kids Mini-Brezeln / Mini pretzels (Best before 30.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (threads or particles of blue fabric).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Buss Fertiggerichte GmbH recalls Poté Cevapcici mit Balkangemüse & Reis / Cevapcici with Balkan vegetables and rice (300g; Best before 13.12.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Panico Filomena recalls Corcione Ingross Alici marinate dolci e piccanti / Sweet and spicy marinated anchovies (~200g; Lot #261022; Best before 26/06/2023) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2094; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2092; Best before 10-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-1995; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls three Asda in store bakery Extra Special Mince Pies due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Tnuva Fish recalls frozen Argentinian Marluza fillet (Use by 02/28/2023 A) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Ohakune recalls New World Ohakune brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022 and 10 12 2022), New World Ohakune brand NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022) and New World Ohakune brand Beef Burger Patties (4 x 1 pack; Use by 12 12 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).