Recalls and Alerts: September 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

Allergy Alert: Tama Corp. recalls Cachapas de Maiz Paisa (24 oz; Multiple lot codes; UPC 838795000109) due to undeclared undeclared wheat, soy and Yellow #5. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall Update: Life Raft Treats expands its earlier recall of three ice cream products to incorporate all Best by dates up to and including AUG 08282024, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Alberta): Alberta Health Services reports that the case count in an E. coli O157 outbreak linked to a commercial kitchen servicing daycare centres appears to have stabilized at 349 lab-confirmed cases, 29 of which are reported to be secondary cases. Six patients remain hospitalized with haemolytic uremic syndrome, including two who are on dialysis.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Sweden): The Public Health Institute reports that the incidence of Campylobacter infections has stabilized at approximately 140/week, consistent with the levels reported during the same period last year.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Rundvleeskroketten / Beef croquettes (4 pieces, 280g; Lot L23208; Best before 19-09-2024) due to undeclared peanut, milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Rundvleeskroketten / Beef croquettes (4 pieces, 280g; Lot L23208; Best before 19-09-2024) due to undeclared peanut, milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): ALDI recalls Luxe Tarwe-maïs Brood / Wheat & corn bread (Production date 20-09-2023) due to undeclared barley and rye.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Nickelodeon brand Cocoa cookies (150g; All batches lacking Spanish allergen declaration on label) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Maresi Austria GmbH recalls Santa Maria Cheddar Cheese Sauce (3 kg; Batch number 2329020; Best before 07.06.2024) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Paulig Denmark A/S recalls Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g; Best before dates from 01.06.2025 to 31.08.2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand Biscuits petit déjeuner miel et pépites de chocolat / Breakfast biscuit with honey and chocolate chips (400g; Lots L523250 & L523251; Best before 31/07/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of soft, white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls CHABRIOR brand Biscuits petit déjeuner tout chocolat / Chocolate breakfast biscuit (400g; Lot L523258; Best before 31/07/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of soft, white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): GO NUTS recalls GO NUTS brand Purée d’amandes / Almond butter (270g glass jar & 5kg plastic bucket; Lots 170423-00076, 240423-00076 & 170423-00077; Best before 17/04/2024, 24/04/2024 & 17/04/2024, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of almond shell).

Food Safety Recall (France): HOA NAM recalls HOA NAM brand Samoussa au boeuf sans glutamate / Beef samosa, MSG-free (Best before 14/08/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Edmund Merl Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls Gourmet Finest Cuisine brand Mousse au Chocolat klassisch / Classic chocolate mousse and Mousse au Chocolat weiß / While chocolate mousse (350g; Best before dates from 02.10.2023 up to and including 06.10.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH recalls multiple quark (dairy) products due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles). Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH recalls Sachsenmilch Unsere Frische 1,5% / Milk, 1.5% fat (1 L; Best before 08.10.2023) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Molkerei Weihenstephan GmbH recalls Weihenstephan Frische Milch 1,5% Fett / Milk, 1.5% fat (1 L, Best before 06.10.2023 & 08.10.2023; 0.5 L, Best before 07.10.2023) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fiorani & C. S.p.a. recalls Carne alla tartara / Meat tartare (210g; Lot 36423TI; Use by 23/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH recalls MinusL brand Speisequarkzubereitung 40% Fett / Quark, 40% fat (250g; Best before 24/09/2023 & 01/10/2023) and MinusL Speisequark-zubereitung Magerstufe (0,3 %) / Lean quark, 0.3% fat (250g; Use by 20/09/2023 & 04/10/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Foodtrade AS recalls Oslo Bakeri Økologiske Paranøtter / Organic Brazil nuts (400g & 5 kg; Batch code FT01L012308X; Best before 31/12/24) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Cheddar Cheese Sauce (3 kg; Best before dates from 01/06/2024 to 31/08/2024) and Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g; Best before dates from 01/06/2025 to 31/08/2025) due to bacterial contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Sin Li-Hin Frozen Food Pte Ltd recalls Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties (Best before 22/02/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Byron Bay Superfoods pty ltd recalls Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Chocolate Macadamia (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 21/09/24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Crombie and Price Ltd recalls Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Chocolate Macadamia (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 21/09/24; Product of Australia) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 18–19, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA supplies updated case counts on in-progress outbreak traceback investigations for E. coli O157:H7 (12 cases) and Cyclospora cayetanensis (2 outbreaks, involving 118 and 43 confirmed cases, respectively).

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: So far this year, the CDC has received 581 reports of Cyclosporiasis illnesses, including 55 hospitalizations from 31 states.

Consumer Alert (Pennsylvania): The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning the public not to consume raw goat milk from Dove Song Dairy (All container sizes and Sell-by dates) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

Allergy Alert: Richin Trading Inc. recalls Tim Heung Yuen brand black melon seed (6 oz & 12 oz; UPC 715685190013 & 715685190020) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. recalls Outshine No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bars (6/pkg; Batch codes LLA317822 and LLA317922; Best by September 30, 2024; UPC 041548312606) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Cava Foods, Inc. recalls CAVA Spicy Hummus (8 oz tub; Lot MD023804; Best by August 19, 2023; UPC 89832800227) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: ONO LLC recalls ONO Vegan Blueberry Muffin Protein Overnight Oats (2.75 oz; Lot 11923; Expiry date 04/29/24) due to undeclared milk.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Sibuet inc. (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC) recalls Pain sans gluten au sarrasin and Pain sans gluten / Gluten-free buckwheat bread and gluten-free bread (Sold up to 17 July 2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Delusional Sauce Co. recalls Delusional Sauce Co. brand Chili Garlic Confit (240 ml; UPC 6 28942 39210 8; All units sold up to and including July 18, 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Dan-D Foods Ltd. recalls Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts (100g; Best before 2024.FE.14; UPC 7 70795 52260 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Institute of Public Health reports four cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections apparently associated with consumption of smoked salmon and trout. The three women and one man became ill and were hospitalized in June 2023. An identical strain of Listeria monocytogenes was recovered from all four outbreak victims. Three of the four people reported having eaten either smoked salmon or smoked trout from the same producer in the time before they became ill. The outbreak strain was found in two packs of smoked salmon from this producer. One of the people had the packages in the freezer.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade Kip Caesar / Chicken Caesar salad meal (450g; Use by 18-07-2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade Kip Caesar / Chicken Caesar salad meal (450g; Use by 18-07-2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Specialty stores recall Irama tahin / Tahini (Best before 10.04.2025) due to undeclared peanuts)

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Al kharouf brand Halva (400g; Best before 02/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls MEDINA brand SALAMI DINDE / Turkey salami (140g; Lot 9773000187; Use by 15/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RESCH GABRIEL FERME AUBERGE WASSMATT recalls FERME AUBERGE WASSMATT brand BARGKASS / Uncooked pressed cheese (Lot 31/03/2023; Best before 01/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls VOLAE brand FILET DE CANARD / Filet of duck (350g; Lot 0103011177; Use by dates between 12/07/2023 and 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE CORICO recalls REGHALAL brand SALAMI DE DINDE / Turkey salami (140g; Lots 187 & 191; Use by dates 15/08/2023 & 19/08/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Saucisse sèche courbe IGP Ardehce / Dried sausage (Lot 23241; Best before 01/09/2023 & 04/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE JASTRES recalls Ferdinand Chaudouard & Paul et Ferdinand brands Saucisse sèche / Dried sausage (Lot 23241; Best before 13/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOUFFLECO E.LECLERC Soufflenheim recalls Cordon bleu italien poulet / Italian chicken (Lot 05/07/2023; Use by 10/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T.L.C. recalls Museau de porc vinaigrette / Pork muzzle vinaigrette (2 kg; Lot 23192; Us e by 01/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Barbé brand Moules Fraîches de Hollande / Fresh mussels (Lot L883810; Use by 15/07/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EXPLOITATION AGRICOLE A RESPONSABILITE LIMITEE FROMAGERIE BOISBOURDIN EARL FROMAGERIE BOISBOURDIN recalls Rond Valencay Ste Maure de Touraine fromage de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lots 173, 174, 176; Best by 22/08/2023, 23/08/2023, 25/08/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION & TERROIR DU SUD OUEST recalls various TRADITION & TERROIR brand CHIPOLATA AUX HERBES 6 pièces ASSORTIMENT DE CHIPOLATAS NATURES ET AUX HERBES ET MERGUEZ PORC, BOEUF, MOUTON / Chipolata sausages (Lots 231779006 & 231779004; Use by 16/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LA CASERA SRL recalls ROBIOLA DI EROS PURA CAPRA LATE CRUDO / Raw goat milk cheese (250g; Lot 1007/2023; Use by 05/08/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): “Sheva” Frozen Dough Industries Ltd. recalls Elite brand kreplach stuffed with turkey meat (1 kg; Expiry date 07/29/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Shin Mi (Brisbane) Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO almond (128g; Use by 01.FEB.2024) due to undeclared sesame and LOTTE PEPERO white cookie (128g; Use by 16.JAN.2024) due to undeclared almond, sesame and peanut.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hansang Trading Limited recalls Lotte brand Almond Pepero (132g; Use by 14.05.2024; Product of South Korea) due to undeclared peanut and Lotte brand White Cookie Pepero (132g; Use by 13.04.2024; Product of South Korea) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Countdown recalls Woolworths brand Pickled Onions (500g; Best before 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024; Product of India) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

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Recalls and Alerts: June 27–28, 2023

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Compass USA recalls Fresh To You Chicken Filet Sandwich (Use by 06/21/2023, 06/22/2023, 06/23/2023) because the sandwiches were made using uncooked chicken.

Food Safety Recall: Townsend Farms Inc. recalls specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks supplied by SunOpta (Sunrise Growers) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: La Tabagie 6^e Avenue (Saguenay, QC) recalls Soupe aux legumes / Vegetable soup (500 ml & 1 L; Sold up to 22 June 2023) due to absence of storage temperature labelling.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Salmonella Muenchen outbreak has increased to 30 confirmed cases. Authorities still have not determined the source.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Lauge Food Selection A/S recalls Sun Yan Asian Style Chicken instant noodles (65g; Batch L23132 & L30162; Best before 09.11.23 and 16.01.24, respectively) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Stryhns Gruppen A/S recalls Slagtermester Andersen leverpostej / Liver paté (200g; Use by 12.07.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small blue plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): LANDRISE Intermarché recalls Paris-Brest vendu en barquette rayon Pâtisserie traditionnel / Pastry (pack of 2; Lot pdv7353; Use by dates between 23/06/2023 and 29/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative Lait Bio Du Maine recalls Saint Paulin Fromage Pâte pressée au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 390532; Best before 05/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE NETTO recalls NETTO brand CARPACCIO PUR BOEUF / Pure beef carpaccio (200g; Lot J31710577; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls JEAN ROZE brand CARPACCIO PUR BOEUF / Pure beef carpaccio (200g; Lot J31710577; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VIVIERS DU PRADIC recalls PALOURDES JAPONAISES / Japanese clams (Lot Pal1823 Gouz1606) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS ALLARD SOCIETE ALLARD recalls LINCET brand Crottin du Morvan sous coque / Goat cheese (160g; Lot 1.159; Best before dates between 15/07/2023 and 21/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS ALLARD SOCIETE ALLARD recalls LINCET brand Galet de Bourgogne sous coque / Goat cheese (180g; Lots 1.159 & 1.166; Best before dates between 16/07/2023 and 21/07/2023 and Best before 21/07/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Concordia Traders (Aust) Pty Ltd recalls Concordia Enoki Mushrooms (Best before 20/07/2023) due to increased risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Natural Mushrooms recalls Natural Mushrooms brand Enoki Mushrooms (Use by 13/07/2023) due to increased risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm HB Ltd recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) (2 L; Lot codes 0806, 0906,1006, 1106,1206, 1306, 1406, 1506, 1606, 1906, 2006, 2106, 2206, 2306, 2406, 2506, 2606, 2706; Use by dates between 12.06.2023 and up to and including 01.07.2023) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

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