Recalls and Alerts: September 28-29, 2021

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: Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC recalls Vemondo Vegan Crabless Mini Crabcakes by Lidl (8.5 oz / 6 pcs; Lots 23021, 23121 & 23821; Exp. dates 2/17/2023, 2/18/2023 & 2/25/2023, respectively; UPC 4056489310402) due to undeclared egg yolks.

Allergy Alert: B&G Foods Inc. recalls Tone’s Taco Seasoning Blend (23 oz / 653g; Best before SEPT 03 24 and SEPT 06 24) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co. recalls Argentina MIGHTY MEATY CHICKEN AND PORK HOTDOG JUMBO (12 oz; Sell by 051922) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Seabear Company recalls Gerard and Dominique Seafoods brand Banquet Cut European Style Cold Smoked Salmon (Production code CSATB-21235; Best by 08/25/23 and 08/26/23) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: St. John Creamery (Stanwood, WA) recalls St. John Creamery retail raw goat milk (1-pt and half-gal containers; Best by 100321 (10/3) through 101121 (10/11)) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls certain Happy Veggie World, Hearts Choices, and Vegefarm brand vegan and vegetarian products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 158D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Touillés Café-Traiteur recalls SAUCE BOLOGNESE and SAUCE GIGI (Sold up to 29 September 2021) due to missing refrigerated storage instruction on the label.

Food Safety Recall: Gosselin Smokehouses recalls Gosselin Smokehouses brand Maple Smoked Salmon (~200g; Lot #124421) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Georgette Ciboulette recalls L’Atelier du Poissonnier brand Saint-Jacques au pommeau / scallops (90g; Lot #10799; Best before 02/04/2024) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Huis Vanassche recalls various Eat Good brand Fresh salads due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of contamination products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Dialcos SPA recalls multiple products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): GEPA mbh recalls GEPA brand Bio Schoko Cookies (150g; Best before 21/05/2022) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Portland brand Moulin XXL Sel de mer aux herbes (sel assaisonné) / Sea salt with herb seasoning (Lot #125350; Expiry date 07/2024) and Grill Time! brand Sel de mer méditerranée – aux herbes / Mediterranean sea salt with herbs (Lot #124351; Expiry date 05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Domaine Picard recalls Domaine Picard brand Pâté Picard Muché (150g; Lots 212450003, 212450214 & 212450340; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Pains aux raisins (Sold individually or in packages) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): IDF ORSAY recalls filet mignon au chèvre / goat filet mignon (Use by 26/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DU DOMAINE DU PARC recalls domaine du parc brand fromage de chevre au lait cru / cheese made with raw milk from goats (Lot 5/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO France recalls METRO CHEF brand CAROTTES RAPEES EN SAUCE / Grated carrots in sauce (1.5 kg; Lot 126301; Use by 12/10/2021) due to defective processing instructions that could present a microbiological hazard.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC de la Bourgeade recalls Fromage Fermier Pur Brebis / Pure farm cheese from sheep milk (Lot 21260; Use by 22/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ferme Les vaches heureuses recalls Les Vaches Heureuses brand Crème épaisse crue / Heavy cream, unpasteurized (25 cl & 50 cl; Use by 07/10/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Pains aux raisins (multiple varieties and package formats) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft white plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LECLERC recalls L’atelier ROUFFIAC brand PARIS BREST PRALINE (2-pack; Lot 17/09/21; Use by 22/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Escargots aux raisins / Pains aux raisins (95g; Lot #3941199; Best before 16/09/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Naturalia recalls Naturalia brand SALADE DE LENTILLES VERTES AU TOFU / Green lentils salad with tofu (200g; Lot #21253; Use by 28/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Boulangerie YONG recalls multiple Boulangerie YONG brand pies, tarts and quiches due to metal fragments in the equipment. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGES DIS E.LECLERC recalls SAUMON FUME LECLERC (Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): ECO HealthyCo recalls Peanut Butter Crunchy (350g; Lot #L1183; Best before 31.5.2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Portland brand Moulin XXL Sel de mer aux herbes (sel assaisonné) / Sea salt with herb seasoning (Lot #125350; Expiry date 07/2024) and Grill Time! brand Sel de mer méditerranée – aux herbes / Mediterranean sea salt with herbs (Lot #124351; Expiry date 05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Xenos recalls Italiaanse Kruidenstrooier / Italian spice spreader (Best before 25/02/23 and 25/03/23) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Ariel Bakery recalls Borax Potato Brand: Seagull (800g; Production code E1 / 1257; Best if used by 15.03.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Tegel Foods Ltd recalls Tegel brand Gluten Free Classic Chicken Burgers (750g; Batch #81242; Best before AUG 2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: September 16-17, 2021

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Baker Farms recalls Baker Farms, Kroger & SEG Grocers brand names of Kale (1-lb plastic bags; Best by 09-18-2021; Production code 107020-21832) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Co. recalls Kroger branded Kale (16-oz bag; Best by 09-18-2021; UPC 11110-18170) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Drew’s Organics, LLC recalls Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing (12 fl. oz. glass bottle; Best if used by Feb 15 2023; UPC 4099100023169) due to a processing issue that could allow for microbial growth, including Clostridium botulinum.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Fried Prawn (300g; All batch codes; UPC 131244) and Vegefarm brand Vege Supreme Fried Prawn (3000g; All batch codes; UPC 4 713224 371240) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 158D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Aliments Amica recalls PÂTE DE TRUFFES / Truffle paste (125 ml; Sold up to 16 September 2021) and PIMENTS FORTS / Hot peppers (250 ml; Sold up to 16 September 2021) because they were manufactured and packaged under conditions that render them unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Le Boucanier recalls Truite fumée sirop d’érable et poivre / Smoked trout flavoured with maple syrup and pepper (variable weights; Sold up to 16 September 2021) and Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (variable weights; Sold up to 16 September 2021) because they were packaged under conditions that render them unsafe to consume.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls BRUGGE brand FROMAGE D’ABBAYE BRUGGE PATER / cheese (245g; Lots L2 193, L2 214, L2 222, L2 230, L2 245, L2 249, L2 256; All Best before dates up to 22/11/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tvis Gårdbutik recalls Garlic Grilled sausages (Best before 05.05.2023) due to undeclared celery and Cheese and bacon grilling sausages (Best before 15.07.2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Borg Brewery recalls Helga Nr. 69 Raspberry Sour beer (330 ml aluminum cans; All Best before dates) due to undeclared nuts (traces).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls BRUGGE brand FROMAGE D’ABBAYE BRUGGE PATER / cheese (245g; Lots L2 193, L2 214, L2 222, L2 230, L2 245, L2 249, L2 256; All Best before dates up to 22/11/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkt recalls PLUS Verspakket Koninginnesoep / PLUS Fresh Package Queen Soup (All Best before dates) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Edwards of Conwy recalls 6 Traditional Pork Sausages (400g; Use by 11 September 2021, 12 September 2021, 21 September 2021 and 25 September 2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL REGALBOUCHERIE HENRI BOUCHER recalls Préparation de viande bovine hachée assaisonnée 5 % MG / Seasoned ground beef, 5% fat (Production date 08/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL SASKIA recalls several varieties of vendée chèvre brand fromage de chèvre au lait cru / goat milk cheese, made from raw milk (Lots C21223, C21230; Use by 10/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS F RIVA recalls GARDAPAN brand Pain bruschetta / Bruschetta bread (400g; Lots L21284, L21190; Use by 09/10/2021) due to possible mold presence.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Geitey ehf recalls Smoked trout (Packing dates 06.09.21 and 07.09.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): INVERNIZZI DANIELE e C. SNC recalls INVERNIZZI brand ROBIOLA DI MONTE cheese (300/400g; Lot code 22/09/2021; Best before 22-09-2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Nourish Foods Pty Ltd recalls Whole Kids brand Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk (20g; All best before dates up to 12/08/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Nourish Foods (NZ) PTY Limited recalls Whole Kids brand Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk (20g; All best before dates up to 12/08/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Turk’s Poultry Farm Ltd recalls Turk’s brand Manuka Smoked Chicken Nibbles (400g; Batch #8194 and 8195; Best before 4OCT21) due to potential undercooking.

Recalls and Alerts: July 15-16, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports nine cases of Salmonella Typhimurium in Wisconsin and Illinois, likely linked to consumption of prepackaged salads from BrightFarms greenhouse farm in Rochelle, IL. One person has been hospitalized. Please see recall notice below.

Allergy Alert: Green Dining Table, Inc. recalls approximately 183,330 pounds of frozen pork dumplings due to undeclared milk and coconut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: BrightFarms recalls packaged salad greens produced in its Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County) greenhouse farm sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana, due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: New World Natural Foods Inc. recalls New World brand Organic Sesame Tahini – Raw (365g; Lot #201573; Best before 30 JUL 2022; UPC 0 59443 40073 1) due to undeclared almonds and recalls New World brand Organic Black Sesame Tahini (365g; Lot #201844; Best before 30 JAN 2022; UPC 0 59443 40076 2) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Atjar Tjampoer (330g; Lot codes LE316M 10:00 to LE316M 12:00; Expiry date 12/2023) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ESPOIR 73 Fromagerie le habert recalls le habert brand fromages Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin – cheeses (Lots 94 & 96) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ESPOIR 73 Fromagerie le habert recalls le habert brand yaourt / yogurt (2-packs; Lot 25.06; Use by 25/06/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Mons Fromager Affineur recalls Mons brand Les Truffiers – Brie de Normandie au lait cru / Raw-milk brie stuffed with truffles (Lots 040621, 080621 & 250521; Use by 25/06/2021, 29/06/2021 & 15/06/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COUP DE PATES recalls Coup de pates brand Bâtard au maïs / Corn bread loaf (Best before 13/12/2022) due to foreign matter (hard white plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls CAMPO TIERRA brand CHORIZO SARTA PIQUANT / spicy chorizo sausage (280g; Lot 1021; Use by 26/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOUCHERIE CHARCUTERIE BOUSQUET SAS BOUSQUET recalls LA ALEGRIA brand CHORIZO A GRILLER / Chorizo sausage for grilling (1.5 kg; Lot #15; Use by 21/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Joy in a Jar recalls Creamy Almond Ready to Eat vegan Soße / sauce (300 ml; All Best before dates) due to evidence of Clostridium botulinum toxin.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Crystal Food GmbH recalls Durra Green freekeh (450g; Lot 03; Best before 07/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dovgan GmbH recalls Halva aus Sonnenblumenkernen / Sunflower seed halvah (400g; Best before 29.09.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. recalls Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd 15 Fields Whole Wheel cheese (Batch codes 1137 and 1138) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): BIOGROS recalls BIOG brand Bio Beeren-Müsli / muesli aux baies / Berry muesli (500g; Best before 11/04/2022) due to potential foreign matter (piece of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Industry recalls several sesame-seed based tahini and halva products imported from Syria due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.