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: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for KIRKLAND Signature CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (2-lb tubs; Lot 1394066; Use by 11/23/23) due to undeclared gluten.
Canada
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Albert): Alberta Health Services reports 264 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157 as of September 12, 2023, in an outbreak linked to the central kitchen supplying food to eleven daycare centers in the Calgary area. Twenty-two of the victims are being treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Allergy Alert: Terrines et Pâtés (Montréal, QC) recalls three products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the recalled products.
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (France): Santé publique France reports a deadly outbreak of botulism linked to the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France. Restaurant-prepared sardines canned in oil are believed to be the source of the illnesses. Ten illnesses have been reported, including 8 hospitalizations and one death. The suspect food was served in the restaurant between September 4th and September 10th. Anyone who ate at the restaurant during this time period and who is experiencing any symptoms of botulism is urged to seek medical attention.
Allergy Alert (France): LA CHAMBRE AUX CONFITURES recalls LA CHAMBRE AUX CONFITURES brand Olive noire & Tomate séchées / Black olive and dried tomatoes preserves (Lot 13723; Best before 17/05/2025) due to undeclared allergens.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Frank Juice GmbH recalls frank. MISTER WHITE (330 ml; Best before 06.11.2023) due to undeclared almond.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Fruttital Srl recalls Orsero brand estratto mela spinaci sedano / Apple, spinach, celery extract (250 ml; Lots L34234 & 35242; Best before 07/10/23 & 14/10/23) due to undeclared celery.
Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS FASSIER recalls SA FASSIER brand PATE CAMPAGNE A L’ANCIENNE AU SEL DE GUERANDE / Old-fashioned country pâté with Guerande salt (3 kg; Lots 2372407070083, 2372407070063, 2411899799083, 2422499779083; Use by dates between 04/10/2023 and 09/10/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (aluminum ink marker pieces).
Food Safety Recall (France): VIVIERS DE SAINT-COLOMBAN ET DE KEROMAN recalls CREVETTES CUITES REFRIGEREES VRAC CALIBRE 40/ 60 LABEL ROUGE – MADAGASCAR / Refrigerated cooked shrimp, 40/60 size (bulk; Lot 323511; Use by 04/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SUNAY superu recalls A l’ossaloise Mr Pomme Saint Gaudens brand boudin béarnais (Lot 2331; Use by dates between 05/08/2023 and 14/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls La touche du chef brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (150g; Lot 504773000; Best before 31/08/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls La touche du chef brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (150g; Lot 504834000; Best before 30/09/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls Un jour une épices brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (1 kg; Lots 504773000, 504807000 & 504834000; Best before 31/08/2025, 30/09/2025 & 30/09/2025, respectively) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (France): LIORAVI recalls LIORAVI brand SAUCE PESTO VERT / Green pesto sauce (125g; Lot 06092023 618F0; Use by 16/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAGARDERE TRAVEL RETAIL FRANCE recalls Kayser brand Sandwich jambon emmental beurre moutardé / Ham and emmental cheese sandwich with butter and mustard (Use by 21/08/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls Le Gaulois Les Accessibles brand Haut de cuisse de poulet / Chicken thighs (1 kg; Lot 3013018292; Use by 20/08/2023, 21/08/2023 & 24/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisses de poulet / Chicken legs (900g; Lot 3013018233; Use by 21/08/2023 & 22/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): Shufersal recalls Shufersel chocolate flavored waffles (500g & 1 kg; Lots 3074 & 3075; Expiry dates 14/03/24 & 15/03/24) due to undeclared milk.
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