Recalls and Alerts: December 21–22, 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: CDC is investigating 205 reports of suspected lead poisoning linked to Cinnamon Applesauce products. This includes 67 confirmed cases, 122 probable cases, and 16 suspect cases. Incidents under investigation have been identified in 33 states.

Public Health Advisory: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Pacific Oyster Fanny Bay, harvested on 11/08/2023 from harvest area BC 14- 8 with Landfile # 1402294 and Oyster Malaspina Live, harvested on 11/09/2023 from harvest area BC 14-8 with Landfile # 278761 and shipped to distributors in Utah and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni.

Allergy Alert: Astor Chocolate Corporation recalls Burnt Caramel Candy Bars (Lot 0101614649; Best by 12/11/2024; UPC 4099100202809) due to undeclared coconut.

Food Safety Recall: Scanga Meat Company recalls approximately 563 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O103 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Blue Ridge Beef brand Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix (2-lb plastic-wrapped tubes; All lot numbers and Best by dates from N24 1114 to N24 1224; UPC 8 54298 00101 6, 8 54298 00243 6, & 8 54298 00169 6, respectively) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC reports 7 deaths and 164 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella infections linked to contaminated cantaloupes from Mexico. Cases have been reported in British Columbia (18), Alberta (4), Ontario (21), Quebec (111), Prince Edward Island (2), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia (4) and Newfoundland and Labrador (2). Sixty-one (61) victims have been hospitalized. Additional cases are under investigation.

Food Safety Recall: GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. recalls Factor brand Parmesan Pesto Chicken with Steamed Spinach, Roasted Green Beans & Grape Tomatoes (325g; Best before 2023 DE 25) due to possible undercooking.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls multiple brands of energy drinks due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Buhara brand Kerrie Masala / Curry Masala (Lot 422832023; Best before 10/10/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX HOLDING recalls MONOPRIX brand SAUMON DUO DE RIZ Petits pois / Salmon with rice and peas (300g; Lot 341 E341; Use by 18/01/2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Gran Pavesi Crackers mais / Corn crackers (150g; All Best before dates), Gran Pavesi Crackers olive (150g; All Best before dates) and Gran Pavesi Crackers classic (180g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Jumbo Midlands Ltd recalls Home Taste Suya Mix (80g; Batch code IAN0222SM; Best before end of April 2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Country Kitchen recalls Double Chocolate Chip Muffins (Best before 26 December 2023 and 2 January 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): dennree Naturkost GmbH recalls dennree Goji Beeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g & 250g; Best before dates from 28.03.2024 – 21.07.2024 and 28.03.2024 – 18.07.2024, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura Gojibeeren / Goji berries (Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of various Isla Délice deli products due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls various Isla Délice deli products due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lidl Belgique recalls Saint Alby Selection brand pâté cuit au four, aux champignons des bois / Oven-cooked pâté with wild mushrooms (~150g; Use by 25/12/2023, 30/12/2023 & 01/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ISLA DELICE recalls ISLA DELICE brand SAVEURDELICE GOUT BŒUF (230g & 500g; Lots 33200015 & 33140007, respectively; Best before 14/05/2024 & 08/05/2024, respectively) and ISLA DELICE brand ID LES TRANCHETTES AUX OLIVES (10 slices / 120g; Lots 33340094 & 33350042; Best before 07/01/2024 & 08/01/2024, respectively) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls FONT SAINT HUILE 03 BEZENET brand LES FROMAGES FERMIERS AU LAIT CRU: BEZENET, TOMMES, DEMI-SECS / Raw milk farm cheeses (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DE HYELZAS recalls FEDOU brand BRIQUE MEJEANNE Cheese (Lot 23.333.002; Best before 09/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS FROMAGERIE DONSIMONI recalls DONSIMONI brand PETIT BREBIS AU LAIT CRU / Raw sheep’s milk cheese (180g; Lot 140108; Best before 04/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUVERGNE VIANDE recalls AUVERGNE VIANDE brand Chorizo U / Sausage (Lot 47; Use by 21/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination and possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FUMOIR SAS recalls saslefumoir brand Saumon fumé Norvège prétranché machine / Sliced smoked Norwegian salmon (1 kg; Lot 11173011; Use by 01/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT recalls REGAL AUX OLIVES HALAL / Sliced Halal deli meat with olives (120g; Lots 33320036 & 33350029; Use by 05/01/2024 & 08/01/2024, respectively) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT recalls CACHIR GOUT BOEUF / Beef deli meat (500g; Lot 33170031; Use by 11/05/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DETA DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls E. Leclerc Bellaing brand Rillettes de saumon / Salmon patties (Lot 336; Use by 08/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STEPADIS SUPER-U Villebois Lavalette recalls U brand Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraissé torchon / Boneless, rindless Superior cooked ham (Lot 01222044; Use by 20/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DU FROMAGE recalls Saint-Nectaire AOP fermier – pré -emballé / Prewrapped farm-style cheese (Lots A33480084 & A33500041; Use by 27/12/2023 & 29/12/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LOSFELD DISTRIBUTION recalls MORBIER LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (All lots; All Best before dates between 09/12/2023 and 09/01/2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE VIEUX BOURG Fromagerie du lié recalls RondChon cheese (Lot S46; Best before 29/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Gojibeeren / Goji berries (100g; Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): BIO Company SE recalls BIO COMPANY Gojibeeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g; Lot D308280; Best before 28.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls dennree Goji-Beeren getrocknet / Dried goji berries (100g & 250g; Best before dates from 28.03.2024 – 21.07.2024 and 28.03.2024 – 18.07.2024, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gärtner Carl recalls Hirschfleisch, verpackt / Packaged venison (Lot 31.10.2023; Best before 31.10.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Alnatura recalls Alnatura brand Baies de Goji / Goji berries (100g; Best before dates from 04.07.2024 to 22.10.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cobolux Production SA recalls HACHE MELANGE LS / Mixed ground meat (Lot 20231204; Use by 10.12.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Fromagerie Moléson SA recalls Le Duo des Gors brand Käse / cheese (180g; Lot 200223046242; Best before 06.01.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Route des Terroirs recalls Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Raw Cows’ Milk Cheese (All batch codes; All best before dates up to and including 24 January 2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woolworths recalls Woolworths Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies (6-pack; Best before 13/06/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Woolworths New Zealand Ltd recalls Woolworths brand Shortcrust Summer Berry Mince Pies (360g; Best before 12/06/2024 and 13/06/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Recalls and Alerts: September 19–20, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports an increase in confirmed outbreak cases of Salmonella Newport illnesses from 8 to 10. Investigation into the source of the illnesses is ongoing.

Allergy Alert: David’s Cookies recalls Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” (7-oz pkg; Lot BS23212) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Alert (New York State): New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers that unpasteurized raw milk from Sunset View Creamer LLC may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni and should not be consumed. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of the pathogen.

Food Safety Recall (Georgia): Rock House Creamery recalls Rock House Creamery whole milk (Best buy dates 9/10/2023, 9/17/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/24/2023, and 10/01/2023) and Rock House Creamery buttermilk (Best buy date 10/02/2023) due to incomplete pasteurization records. The problem was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, individually wrapped (multiple package formats and Best when used by dates) due to defective packaging, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed.

Food Safety Recall: Safeway Fresh Foods recalls processed Butternut squash (Date code 09/19/2023; Product of USA) due to E. coli O45 contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché D&T (Montréal, QC) recalls four prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy/Food Safety Alert: Station PV1 (Montréal, QC) recalls Epis Lakay (Units sold up to 19 September 2023) due to undeclared allergens and absence of mandatory storage temperature instruction.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to caffeine levels and labeling issues. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: James Produce recalls Super brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; No batch code; UPC 4 892742 010357) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Alert—Infant Formula: CFIA is warning the public not to consume LittleOak brand Infant Formula made with Natural Goat Milk and LittleOak brand Follow-on Formula made with Natural Goat Milk. The company has not submitted the required pre-market submission, these products have not been evaluated to determine whether they meet Canadian food safety and nutritional standards and regulations. In addition, these products do not meet Canadian labelling and/or composition requirements.

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE brand GALANTINE DE VOLAILLE FORESTIÈRE / Poultry galatine (5 slices/pkg; Lot 23247; Use by 19/09/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls GALANTINE DE VOLAILLE FORESTIÈRE brand Pâté de foie / Liver pâté (250gg; Lot 23248; Use by 24/09/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS ROCHEBILLARD ET BLEIN recalls PEGUET brand CHIFFONNADE DE COPPA (100g pack of 12 pieces; Sold from 29/08/2023 through 16/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODICHAR hypermarché recalls élaboré dans nos laboratoire brand milanaise de veau / Veal Milanaise (Use by dates between 09/09/2023 and 14/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand QUENELLE NATURE (240g pack of 6 pieces; Lot L32560S; Use by 05/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ZYRAX recalls Lauburu brand Brebis au cumin / Cumin-flavored sheep cheese (Lot 201 1357; Best before dates between 19/12/2023 and 12/01/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Edmund Merl Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls multiple products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Australia): Queensland Health has identified M & J Chickens’ easy serve breast fillet shredded chicken (2 kg; Batch code A5497; Marked as chilled by 16/10/2023) as the probable cause of Listeria cases across Queensland (5), New South Wales (3) and Victoria (1).

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Recalls and Alerts: May 2–3, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Food containing morel mushrooms imported from China may be source of deadly food poisoning outbreak among patrons of Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, Montana. The outbreak, which has sickened at least 30 people and killed two, outbreak appears to be isolated to people who ate at Dave’s Sushi between March 31 and April 17, 2023. No specific pathogen or toxin has yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Schnuck Markets, Inc. recalls Culinaria Cashew & Macadamia Mix (9 oz; Lot code 3033 A9; Best by 2/02/25) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: FSIS alerts the public that MEATLOAF & TOMATO SAUCE MIXED RICE AND SPINACH, frozen (14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray; Use or discard by May 1, 2023, May 13, 2023, June 15, 2023, and June 28, 2023) due to undeclared egg, milk, soy, and wheat. The trays were shipped to organizations serving the senior population in Southern California and were further distributed through home-delivery meal service programs.

Food Safety Recall: By order of the California State Veterinarian, Raw Farm, LLC recalls Raw Farm Whole Raw Milk (64 oz & 128 oz; Best by 05/05/2023) due to Campylobacter jejuni contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Rushdi Food Industries recalls Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini (10.9 oz Squeezable; Expiration date 9/25/23; Product of Israel) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Juicer Connections, Inc. that an October 24, 2022, through November 25, 2022 inspection of the company’s facility found serious violations of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 120 [21 CFR Part 120] Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems and 21 CFR Part 117 Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Trudeau Farms recalls Trudeau Farms brand Curly parsley (160g; All bunches sold from April 24 to May 3, 2023 inclusively; UPC 0 68567 12520 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Nordic Food Partners A/S and Megafood ApS recall multiple varieties of organic flax seed due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): GREENWEEZ recalls Greenweez brand Graines de lin / Flax seeds (2.5 kg & 500g; Lots 220915, 221015 & 221001; Best before 31/01/2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Bakker van der Akker Hamburgerbollen / Hamburger buns (Best before 09-05-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH, Germany and REWE International recall Balik Pearls – Lachskaviar“ / Salmon caviar (100g; Batch 113023; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL IKIZDERE / IYI MARKET GRENOBLE recalls ZERGIL brand CURRY (60g; Lot ZR14; Use by 01/08/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (~1 kg; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (~1 kg; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (sold by the slice; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti Chorizo / Chorizo roast (sold by the slice; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GRAULHET DISTRIBUTION recalls E.LECLERC GRAULHET brand Saint nectaire fermier / Farm-style cheese (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): J.P.S. LAIT Biochamps recalls BIOCOOP brand yaourts ferme au lait de brebis nature and yaourt ferme au lait de brebis saveur vanille / Sheep milk farm-style yoghurt, plain and vanilla flavours (4 x 125g; Use by 03/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): J.P.S. LAIT Biochamps recalls various BIOCHAMPS brand YAOURT BREBIS TRADITION / traditional sheep milk yoghurts (2 x 125g; Use by 29/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls Biocoop brand Yaourts vanille brebis et Yaourts nature brebis / vanilla-flavoured and plain sheep milk yoghurt (4-packs; All lots; Use by 03/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH recalls Balik Pearls – Lachskaviar / Salmon caviar (100g; Lot 113023; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls three Cadbury chocolate desserts due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Az. agr. f.lli Antonelli G. & D. recalls Pasta Gialla Uova da allevamento a terra / Free-range eggs (Use by dates from 26/04 to 24/05) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Caviar House & Prunier City GmbH recalls Balik Pearls-Lachsrogen / Salmon caviar (100g; Best before 31.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls DIBO brand Spezial für den Hund aus Rindfleisch, Kopffleisch, Pansen und Blättermagen / Special for dogs made from beef, head meat, tripe and omasum (third compartment of the ruminant stomach) (2 kg; Lot 060924; Best before 06/09/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalls Barista Bros Products (Best before 30 SEP 2023 onwards) due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand Ltd recalls Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee (500 ml; Best before dates from 30 SEP 23 up to and including 25 DEC 23; Product of Australia) due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

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