Recalls and Alerts: January 9–10, 2024

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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INVESTIGATION UPDATE: As of January 8, 2024, the FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled Cinnamon Applesauce pouches.

Food Safety Advisory: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain whole, live scallops that were received from an unlicensed harvester, incorrectly labeled as harvest location FED 514 (Harvest dates 12/26/23, 12/27/23 and 01/01/24) because the scallops are believed to have been harvested from prohibited waters in Massachusetts.

Allergy Alert: Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc. recalls five varieties of Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauces due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Ventura Foods recalls Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce (2 oz pkg; Use by APR 08 24B; UPC 0 41415 57162 4) due to undeclared fish (anchovy).

Allergy Alert: HY Success Inc. recalls Fat Choy Kee Dried Longan (5 oz; Expiration date 12/31/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Wegmans recalls Outrageous Oat Cookies (5-pack and by the pound; All Use-by dates) due to undeclared wheat.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Company Inc. recalls Farm Boy brand Vegan Gluten Free Margherita Pizza (330g; Lot 23 200; Best before 2024 JL 19; UPC 8 08912 01086 1) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various brands of caffeinated 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.

Food Safety Recall: Resto Bar O’Max recalls Sauce à spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (All sizes; Sold up to 9 January 2024) due to omission of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt Meilleurs Prix recalls Everyday salade de viande / Meat salad (250g; Use by 3/2/2024) due to undeclared shellfish and fish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lean Supper Club recalls Dark Chocolate Peanut Mousse (125g; Use by 15 January 2024) due to undeclared peanuts and milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): CARREFOUR recalls FQC Filière qualité Carrefour brand Huîtres creuses Cancale / Hollow oysters (12 pc & 48 pc; Lots 227352412 & 227352511 and Lot 227352412, respectively; Use by dates 12/01/24, 13/01/24, 14/01/24, 18/01/04 and Use by date 13/01/24, respectively) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Foodin Oy recalls Goji marja luomu / Organic goji berries (150g & 450g; Lots L051023 & L301123, respectively; Best before 4/2025 & 5/2025, respectively) and Trailmix high ﬁve (70g; Lot L181223; Best before 3/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Foodin Oy recalls Miniviikuna luomu / Organic mini figs (150g; Lot L201023; Best before 11/2024) due to elevated ochratoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUYOT NATHALIE recalls Les coquilles de MR Gaster brand Escargots au court bouillon / Snails in court bouillon (Lot 1520; Best by 30/11/2025) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): OUDAIRIDIS E.LECLERC recalls Mousse forestière (Sold between 03/01/2024 and 06/01/2024, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): OUDAIRIDIS E.LECLERC recalls Jambon noël miel rôti au four / Oven-roasted honey Christmas ham (Sold between 18/12/2023 and 08/01/2024, inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRETZELS MORICETTES MFP POULAILLON recalls POULAILLON LES ATELIERS GOURMANDS brand GRANDE MORICETTE® POULET, MORICETTE® POULET, SANDWICH PAVE POULET / Chicken sandwiches (Lot 100824; Use by 17/01/2024 and 09/01/2024) due to foreign matter contamination in the sauce (white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Filière Qualité Carrefour brand HUITRES FINES DE CANCALE N°3 / Oysters (1 kg (12-pack) and 2 kg (24-pack); Multiple pack dates) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES GORS recalls FROMAGERIE DES GORS brand LA CHEVRETTE / goat cheese (6-pack & 12-pack; Lot EOM 314; Use by 10/01/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FURIC SOLUTIONS recalls Préparation à base de saumon mariné – Cubes de saumon façon tartare / Marinated cubed raw salmon (Lot 622024004; Use by 13/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BARVIN INTERMARCHE recalls LE BURON brand SAINT-NECTAIRE FERMIER / Cheese (Lot 01M250423C; Use by 20/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls LOUE brand Cuisses de poulet / Chicken legs (Lot 2023093723; Use by 25/12/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Yayla Türkische Lebensmittel Vertrieb GmbH recalls Yayla Sucuk in Stücke / in pieces (250g; Lot 10855916; Best before 09.03.2024) and Yayla Sucuk 80g in Scheiben / in slices (80g; Lot 10865984; Best before 09.02.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Fromagerie des Gors in Frankreich recalls Brique de Sakura / Sakura block cheese (220g; Best before 06.01.2024; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Fromagerie des Gors in Frankreich recalls Petit Dome cendre / cheese (100g; Best before 13.01.2024; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. recalls Alnatura brand Gojibeeren/Goji bogyó / Goji berries (100g; Use by 2024.07.04 to 2024.10.22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. recalls Bio Primo brand Gojibeeren/Goji bogyó / Goji berries (100g; Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Eden Shir Sachar Ltd. recalls three Coffee Time brand cookie varieties due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): Centre for Food Safety instructs trade to suspend importation and sale of raw oysters harvested in area 14-161 Grandcamp-Maisy West and Géfosse-Fontenay in France due to possible Norovirus contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: January 4–5, 2024

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INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches): In FDA’s testing of the recalled products and the cinnamon collected from the Austrofoods facility, the agency has found chromium. The lead-to-chromium ratio in the cinnamon apple puree sample is consistent with that of lead chromate (PbCrO₄).

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC has received reports of 24 confirmed Salmonella illnesses in 14 states linked to consumption of charcuterie meats. Five people have been hospitalized. Salmonella was identified in an unopened sample of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa” collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a part of the investigation. Testing is being conducted to determine if the Salmonella in the sample is the outbreak strain.

Public Health Alert (California): The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat Shemshad’s Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam food products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The company has not yet recalled the products.

Allergy Alert: Win Luck Trading Inc. recalls Tasty Snacks brand Plum Queen Dried Plums (200g clear plastic containers) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: USDA issues Public Health (Allergy) alert for Wild Fork Porcini Mushroom Risotto Bites (7.5-oz. cardboard packages; Lot 101231; Best by 10/11/2024) due to undeclared sesame. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

Allergy Alert: ToYou Snacks recalls TOYOU branded snack bars in flavors Coconut Mocha, Chocolate Mango, Salted caramel dark chocolate, Mint Dark chocolate, Banana foster, Mango Yogurt due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes and expiry dates.

Food Safety Recall: Foremost Foods International, Inc. recalls three milkfish (bangus) products due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Salm Partners, LLC recalls PARKVIEW TURKEY POLSKA KIELBASA (3-oz. plastic vacuum-sealed packages; Use by APR 24 24 and APR 27 24) due to possible foreign matter contamination (bone fragments).

Pet Food Safety Recall: D&D Commodities Ltd. recalls 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food (4 lb; Lot 102525G; UPC 719195135045) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Five Continents International Ltd. recalls Dalkoku brand Tonkotsu Ramen Noodles (415g; Batch code 24.1.21; UPC 4 904511 008929) due to improperly declared milk.

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Europe

Infant Formula Safety Recall (Spain): Mead Johnson Nutrition recalls Nutramigen 1 PRO (400g; Lot ZL3F6J; Product of USA) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Allergy Alert (Austria): Lerchenmühle Wieser GmbH recalls Ja! Natürlich Bio Polenta / Organic polenta (500g; Lots 8312154, 8312155 & 7312270; Best before 15.12.2024, 16.12.2024 & 27.12.2024, respectively) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Piconboer recalls De Piconboer brand Artisanale picon / bitters (1 L & 20 cl; Sold from 05/02/2023 to 11/12/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): VEGECROC AUGUSTE recalls AUGUSTE brand LASAGNES DE BOEUF / Beef lasagna (900g; Lot 24004V; Use by 29/01/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): The Whole Company A/S recalls Trope økologiske figner / Tropical organic figs (225g; Batch 8019714; Best before 18.06.2024) due to elevated ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (France): ESPRI RESTAURATION recalls EPC brand PUREE BUTTERNUT NOISETTE / Butternut & hazelnut purée (1.5 kg; Lot 4393015278 with sub-lot 23.333.8205384801.02; Use by 23/01/2024) due to off-odor and swollen packages, suggesting possible underprocessing.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCA AGNEAUX DE LAIT DES PYRENEES AXURIA COOPERATIVE AXURIA recalls AXURIA brand Viande hachée de veau / Ground veal (8 x 150g and 240g DUO; Lot 2023354B; Use by 26/12/2023 & 27/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC RIVIERADIS recalls Ambrosi brand Fromage Taleggio AOP / cheese (Lot L35328; Best before 28/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM SAS recalls EUROPAFROM brand PERAIL BERGERONNETTE BREBIS / Sheep milk cheese (Lot 23333; Use by dates between 23/12/2023 and 31/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR SELECTION DE NOS BOUCHERS brand PAUPIETTE RECETTE DE VEAU TRADITIONNELLE / Traditional veal paupiettes (3-packs and 6-packs; Lot 73613860; Use by dates from 03/01/2024 to 06/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls LE GALIBIER brand Saucisse sèche droite aux noisettes / Dried sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Lot 331292020; Best before 07/01/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): PINTEAUX RENET recalls Huitres de Saint Vaast / Oysters (multiple lot codes) due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Food Safety Recall (France): JANSENS SCEC recalls LES JARDINS OSTREICOLES DE TATIHOU brand HUITRES FINES DE NORMANDIE / Oysters (All lot codes) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON TAILLEPIED recalls MOULES MAISON TAILLEPIED / Cultured mussels (10 et 15 Kg bags; All lots) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): H MEAT H MARKET recalls Chicken chicka halal / Halal sliced chicken (5 kg; Lots 492/2/P & 14.12.2023; Use by dates 19/12/2023 and between 14/12/2023 and 17/12/2023, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON TAILLEPIED recalls LA ROYALE D’ISIGNY brand HUITRES CREUSES / Hollow oysters (All lots) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): HANNA-Feinkost AG recalls Hähnchen-Wrap Aktiv / Chicken wrap (170g; Lots L123456789, L366269202, L380114201, L396194202, L326339210; Best before 04.03.2024, 10.08.2024, 10.08.2024, 26.09.2024, 06.12.2024, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (hard blue plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Wolf GmbH recalls Pizzafleischkäse im Ofen gebacken / Oven-baked pizza meatloaf and other meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Fromagerie Moléson SA recalls BRIQUE SAKURA NO-HA / Cheese (220g; Lot EBE317/EBE313; Best before 06.01.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kiwigarden Ltd recalls Kiwigarden brand Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt Drops (10 x 5g; Batch 6237111; Best before 09/05/2025) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 21–22, 2023

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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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