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: Empacadora Frape, USA LLC recalls approximately 20,455 pounds of frozen, not ready to eat (NRTE) pork chicharron and pork carnitas products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Alberta): Alberta Health Services is reporting 142 lab-confirmed cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 infections in an outbreak that is believed to have originated with a kitchen facility that provided meals to eleven daycare centres in the area. Twenty-six people have been hospitalzed, and as many as eleven of them have developed haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: PHAC reports 363 non travel-related cases of Cyclospora illnesses in five provinces as of September 5, 2023. Seven people have been hospitalized due to the severity of their symptoms. No single source of the illnesses has been determined. In past years, Cyclospora illnesses have been linked to various types of imported fresh produce, including pre-packaged salad mix, basil, cilantro, berries, lettuce, and snow and snap peas.

Allergy Alert: Restaurant du Parc (Saint-Ludger-de-Milot, QC) recalls SALADE DE PATES / Pasta salad (Sold up to 7 September 2023) due to undeclared wheat, egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie des 3 sœurs (Mont-Joli, QC) recalls multiple bakery items due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert:  Dépanneur de la piste enr. (Montréal, QC) recalls Salade de pates aux legumes / Pasta salad with vegetables (Sold up to 6 September 2023) due to undeclared mustard, and Salade de pomme de terre / Potato salad (Sold up to 6 September 2023) due to undeclared mustard and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Le Pêcheur gourmand (Saint-Félix-de-Valois, QC) recalls BEIGNETS DE CREVETTES / Shrimp fritters (Sold up to 6 September 2023) due to undeclared wheat, milk and egg, and LASAGNE FLETAN, EPINARD ET ARTICHAUT / Lasagna with halibut, spinach and artichokes (Sold up to 6 September 2023) due to undeclared wheat and egg.

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

Food Safety Recall: IGA Extra (Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC) recalls all ground beef and ground veal packaged on 8 September due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): Norway’s Public Health Institute (Folkehelseinstituttet) reports an outbreak of 15 cases of shiga toxin producing E. coli O26:H11 illnesses believed to be associated with consumption of hamburger meat. Please also refer to recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH scharrel smokey kipburger / Smoky free-range chicken burger (All use by dates up to 13/09/2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Álfasaga ehf. recalls Núll Ves brand Carbonara kjúklingapasta / Chicken pasta carbonara (430g; Best before 17.09.2023) due to undeclared celery and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Broodgeluk Zonnepitbollen / Sunflower seed bulbs (Sold 07-09-2023) due to undeclared spelt and barley.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH scharrel smokey kipburger / Smoky free-range chicken burger (All use by dates up to 13/09/2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Nestle România recalls KitKat Pops Peanut & Corn (110g; Lot 30450457; Expiry date 11/2023; Product of Bulgaria) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Bertie’s Bakery recalls Brioche Buns Pre-sliced (6-pack; All best before dates up to and including 17/09/24) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER recalls GOOD CHOICE Feinkostsalat, Sorte Nudelsalat / Delicatessen-style pasta salad (400g; Best before 26.09.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mamita’s Bakeries bv recalls three bakery products due to elevated aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Orkla Foods Danmark recalls three chopped vegetable mince products due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNACKING SERVICES recalls Bien fait brand Sandwich triangle Poulet rôti Tomates marinées / Roast chicken and marinated tomatoes triangle sandwich (160g; Lot 336153; Use by 17/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls ECO+ brand HAUTS DE CUISSE DE POULET JAUNE / Yellow chicken thighs (1 kg; Lot 032292304000; Use by 01/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE recalls MAITRE COQ brand HAUTS DE CUISSE DE POULET / Chicken thighs (Lot 032292304000; Use by 01/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE recalls MAITRE COQ brand hauts de cuisse de Poulet nourri aux grains de maïs / Corn-fed chicken thighs (Lot 032292304000; Use by 01/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERS DE TRADITION recalls Hardy affineur – La Mère Richard brand Selles sur Cher AOP fermier / raw goat milk farm-style cheese (Lot 59-216; Best before 27/09/2023) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES CARREFOUR SAINT MARTIN AU LAERT recalls PATE PIMENT VENDU AU RAYON CHARCUTERIE COUPE DU CARREFOUR SAINT MARTIN AU LAERT / Chili paste sold by the slice at Saint Martin au Laert (Sold between 25/08/2023 and 28/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Nordfjord Kjøtt AS recalls Rå Hamburger Classic frys / Ra hamburger classic, frozen, 800g and Big Beef Burger, 2 x 180g (Batch Nos. 53230629, 85230629, 48230629; Best before 24.03.24 and 25.03.24; Use by 16.07.23) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Costa recalls several sandwich and wrap products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small stones). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Natvia IP Pty Ltd recalls Natvia brand M!lk Baking Chocolate (100g; Best before 13 Aug 2024) due to undeclared milk.

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