Recalls and Alerts: May 13–15, 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

Infant Formula Safety Recall Update: Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is releasing this notice due to recalled Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula being distributed to its Nashville division retailers after the initial recall notice was published. Please refer to the notice for important product distribution information. The formula had been recalled due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): Danish health authorities report that the outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen infections has grown to 21 cases in spread across five regions of the country. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): World Cones NV recalls Moesen/ World Cones NV brand Les gaufres les plus nourrissantes / Waffles (6 pieces – 410g; Lot 31452; Best before 26/06/2023); due to undeclared soy, wheat (gluten), milk and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Iadki Detelina Eood recalls BIO brand SEMI MIX PER INSALATE BIOLOGICI IN DOYPACK / Mixed organic seeds for salad (200g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): BanketBakkerij Merba NV recalls Merba brand  CHOCOLATE COOKIES 25% (150g; Lot 2301202; Best before 12-01-2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Gosh! Food Ltd recalls various Sweet Potato Pakora and Falafel products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Food Safety Recall (Austria): Maresi Austria GmbH recalls Inzersdorfer Junior Geflügel Aufstrich / Poultry spread (80g; Batch code L3102; Best before 04 2026) due to potential microbiological contamination and bulging lids.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730039; Use by dates between 24/03/2023 and 18/05/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC FERME DE LA FRINGALE recalls various Gaec ferme de la fringale cheeses (Best before between 03/04/2023 and 23/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE FROMAGERE DU LIVRADOIS recalls Affineur du Chef brand Selles sur Cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730025; Use by 05/04/2023, 06/04/2023. 09/04/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls FLEUR DE LAVA CORSE sheep milk cheese (Lot WF053; Use by dates between 10/04/2023 and 23/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE FROMAGERE DU LIVRADOIS  recalls Selles sur Cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730021; Use by 02/04/2023, 04/04/2023, 08/04/2023 and 18/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GALETTES BERTEL recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand 4 CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Breton style crepes (4-pack, 180g; Lots 4AA2115 & 4BB2115; Use by 21/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Les Délices de Belle France brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (150g; Lot J30730058; Best before 24/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand 4 CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Breton style crepes (4-pack, 180g; Lot 4AA2115; Use by 21/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Seillac brand Selles-sur-cher AOP nu cheese (Lots J30670023 & J30750017; Best before 17/04/2023 and 25/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Cloche d’Or recalls PYRAMIDE CENDREE (PERLE BERRY) cheese (no lot information available) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Cloche d’Or recalls Cloche d’Or brand VALENCAY AOP FERMIER / cheese (220g; Lot AF059322; Best before 21/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CLOCHE D’OR Fromagerie Huchet recalls Huchet brand Rond de chèvre cendré Huchet fermier / Goat milk cheese (No lot numbers) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CLOCHE D’OR Fromagerie Huchet recalls Huchet brand Rond de chèvre fermier Affiné sec / Aged goat milk cheese (No lot numbers) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL recalls FILONE DI SALAME / Salami loaf (0.25 kg; Lot 99L1369; Best before 18/07/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL recalls BASTONE DI SALAME DOLCE / Mild salami stick (0.25 kg; Lot L859(1369); Best before 18/07/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Carrefour recalls certain chocolate products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and allergens.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 18-20, 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

Food Safety Recall: WOW Frozen Food LLC recalls approximately 488 pounds of meat and poultry sfihas products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Kaytee Products Inc. recalls Kaytee® Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend (8 lb; Lot PennPak1 102022 933; Best by 041224) due to potentially elevated levels of aflatoxin above the acceptable limit.

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Canada

Infant Formula Safety Recall: Perrigo Company plc recalls Nestlé Good Start brand Soothe (infant formula) (942g; Batch no. 301757651Z, 301757652Z & 301857651Z; Expiration dates 2024 JL 18, 2024 JL 18 & 2024 JL 19, respectively; UPC 0 55000 38369 1) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Holland & Barrett recalls Pulsin brand Keto Choc Fudge Peanut Bar (50g; Lot 23046) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX recalls MINI BRIOCHETTES CHEVRE MIEL / Honey goat cheese mini briochettes (8/pack, 96g; Lots 22074074, 22074072 & 22355072; Use by 13/04/2023, 11/04/2023 & 11/04/2023, respectively) due to undeclared gluten, milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Holland & Barrett recalls Pulsin brand Keto Choc Fudge Peanut Bar (50g; Lot 23046) and Pulsin brand Orange Chocolate Keto Bar (50g; Lots 23027 & 23053) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FIDAFRUIT recalls multiple brands and package sizes of popping corn due to elevated aflatoxin levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls KER ARGOET brand Beurre motte aux cristaux de sel / Butter with salt crystals (250g; All lots; Use by 17/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STE COOP FRUITIERE VAL D ARLY recalls Coopérative du Val d’Arly brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP raw milk cheese (Lot 331128; Best before 01/04/2023) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ROCABILLI INTERMARCHE  recalls Merguez sausages (Sold in trays or by the kg between 07/03/2023 and 12/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Nathan & Olsen recalls Krónan brand Orkublanda – blanda af jarðhnetum, rúsínum, kasjúhnetum og möndlum í hýði / Energy mix – a mixture of peanuts, raisins, cashews and almonds in the skin (Best before 29.09.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di manzo / beef tenderloin (100g; Multiple lot codes; All dates between 18/06/2023 and 06/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls freschissimi brand sfilaccio di bovino / beef sfilaccio (80g; Lots 2301135 & 2303063; All dates between 25/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): The Old Cheese Room extends its recall of Baronet, Baby Baronet and Mini Baronet Soft Cheeses to include additional batches due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 16-17, 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 and FDA are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A virus that has sickened five people in the state of Washington, and hospitalized two of them. The outbreak has been traced to frozen organic strawberries. Please refer to the recall notices, below, for additional details.

Allergy Alert: BC Gourmet USA, Inc. recalls Scarpetta Brand Pink Pesto (Lot codes NN149 & NN164; Expiration dates 5/02/2023 and 12/09/2023, respectively) due to undeclared pine nuts.

Infant Formula Safety Recall: Perrigo Company plc recalls Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S. (Multiple package sizes, lot codes and Use-by dates) due to potential for Cronobacter sakazakii contamination,

Food Safety Recall: California Splendor, Inc. recalls Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries (4-lb bags; Lot codes 140962-08, 142222-23, 142792-54, 142862-57, 142912-59, 142162-20, 142202-21, 142782-53, 142852-56, 142902-58, 142212-22, 142232-24, 142842-55) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination. The recalled products were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles, Hawaii and two San Diego business centers.

Food Safety Recall: Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon recalls frozen organic strawberries sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets and frozen organic tropical blend sold to Trader Joe’s due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend (SKU# 51191; Best by 04/25/24, 05/12/24, 05/23/24, 05/30/24, and 06/07/24) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Hoyo, SBC recalls HOYO Beef Sambusa Ground Beef Pastry with Onions and Spices (75 pieces/bulk box; Lot codes N341-S and N333-S) due to possible foreign matter contamination (thin, wire-like metal)

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Les 3 Maîtres Gourmands inc. ( Laval, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, sesame and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dolcissimo warns consumers about undeclared soy in Dolcissimo brand Cannoli (3 pieces; Lot 16/03/2023; Use by 21/03/23).

Allergy Alert (France): PAPAYE ET COMPAGNIE Arhumatic recalls Arhumatic brand Punch au rhum raisin (70cl, 35cl, 1.5L; All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Brauð & co. ehf recalls Brauð & Co Pestó (Best before 27.03.23) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Gillot recalls Gillot brand  PETIT CAMEMBERT BIO au lait cru / Raw milk organic Camembert cheese (150g; Lot 018551; Use by 23/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): 2VD sprl recalls varieties of popping corn due to excessive aflatoxin levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Pit & Pit recalls Pit & Pit brand Popcorn Maïs / Popping corn (450g & 1.3 kg; Lots ULTGVTF8 & ULTGVTF9, respectively; Best before 30/09/2024) due to excessive aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Dagrofa ApS recalls Banderos tortillawrap med fuldkorn / Whole grain tortilla wraps (370g; Best before 19.06.2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BLAINDIS LECLERC Blain recalls Wrap et sandwich thon vendu en Snacking / Tuna wrap and tuna sandwich (Sold 15/03/2023 and 16/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): BLAINDIS LECLERC Blain recalls Sandwich au poulet vendu en Snacking / Chicken sandwich (Sold 15/03/2023 and 16/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): T.L.C.  recalls Plat de côte cuit en gelée / Rib dish cooked in jelly (~3,6 kg; Lot 23068; Use by 13/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE DES FROMAGES ET RICHESMONTS Casino, Vival, Spar, Leclerc recalls RichesMonts brand Mini fondue (150g; Lot V230690699; Best by 08/07/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): ALSACE SELESTAT DISTRIBUTION recalls Salade italienne (Sold between 06/03/2023 and 09/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HELLOFRESH FRANCE SAS recalls Planet deli brand 2 Pains Naan natures / Plain naan bread (2 pieces; Lots 3017 & 3019; Best before 09/05/2023 & 11/05/2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC du Chêne Clair recalls Meule de Sion Jeune (affinée de 2 à 3 mois) / Raw milk farm cheese, aged 2-3 months (Multiple Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected dates.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEN Fruits GmbH recalls Gefüllte Datteln mit Walnusskern / Dates stuffed with walnuts (125g; Lot 265-22; Best before 22.09.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters),

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls multiple Sfilaccio made with pork or horse meat due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls multiple varieties and brands of popping corn due to excessive aflatoxin levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Societé Gillot SAS recalls Gillot brand Petit Camembert au lait cru / Raw milk camembert cheese (150g; Lot 018551; Best before 23/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fidafruit recalls Match brand Maïs grain Popcorn / Popping corn (250g; Best before 23/12/2023) due to excessive aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop Ägg Frigående inomhus, storlek ML / Free-range eggs, ML (12-pack; Best before 27-03-2023), Coop Ägg Frigående inomhus, storlek M / Free-range eggs, M (24-pack; Best before 25-03-2023 and 27-03-2023) and Xtra Ägg Frigående inomhus, storlek S / Free-range eggs, S (15-pack; Best before 27-03-2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): DAVA Foods Sweden AB recalls Ägg Brunch Frig 6 LXL / Free-range Brunch eggs, LXL (6-pack; Best before 25.03.2023) and Ägg Fam. val Frig ML / Free-range Family value eggs, ML (15-pack; Best before 27.03.2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Shufersal recalls Shufersal Green gluten-free cornflour (500g; Expiration dates 25/02/2024, 27/02/2024, 29/02/2024, 01/12/2024, 22/01/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Meir Bagel Industries Ltd. recalls Classic Grisni crumbs (200g; Batch 04823 S; Sell by 17/02/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (blue rubber residue).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Premier Food Brands Pty Ltd recalls Mediterranean Delicacies – Baklava Traditional Assortment (Best before 23-10-2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kusingero Ltd recalls Kusingero brand Korean Sweet Chilli (195g; All batches; All dates) and Kusingero brand Siomai Pork Shrimp (360g; All batches; All dates) due to undeclared gluten, wheat and phenylalanine.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): CERES ORGANICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recalls Ceres Organics Organic Hulled Tahini (300g; Best before 25/05/2023, 22/08/2023 and 01/08/2024; Product of Turkey) and Ceres Organics Organic Unhulled Tahini (300g; Best before 25/05/2023 and 22/08/2023; Product of Turkey) due to possible Salmonella contamination.


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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

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