Recalls and Alerts: July 6–7, 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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of Cyclospora
cayetanensis illnesses involving 105 individuals. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: MilMar Food Group LLC recalls Spring Valley Potato Blintzes (13 oz; Lot code 1513MMR7831RE; UPC 813801 00321; Shipped between 06/01 and 07/05/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Ziyad Brothers Importing recalls Ziyad Brand Jameed Soup Starter (35.2 fl oz; UPC 0 74265 00597 1; All lot and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Mountain Valley Dairy Ltd. recalls Kootenay Meadows brand Nostrala Firm Surface-Ripened Organic Cheese (variable weight; Batch code 240123; UPC begins with 8 75091) due to E .coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie antillais et casse-croûte Ében-Ézer (Repentigny, QC) recalls ASSAISONNEMENT 100 % HAÏTIEN / 100% Haitian seasoning (500 ml; Sold up to 5 July 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: FrançoisLambert.One inc (Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix, QC) recalls PESTO À LA FLEUR D’AIL / Garlic flower pesto (250 ml; Sold up to 6 July 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut now has confirmed 31 cases of Salmonella Muenchen infections in an outbreak that began in March 2023 and for which the source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK ALERT (Sweden): Swedish health authorities are reporting a rise in Campylobacter infections in recent weeks. Case reports have doubled from ~30/week to ~60/week. The rise follows a reported increase in Campylobacter in poultry flocks.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Bylie recalls Bylie brand Glace du chocolat et glace Stracciatella / Chocolate ice cream and Stracciatella ice cream (240 ml, 480 ml & 980 ml; Lot 19-05-2023; Best before 01/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Nébih recalls Dárdás brand Főtt, füstölt, gyorspácolt császárszalonna / Cooked, smoked, quick-marinated Caesar bacon (300g; Use by 22.08.2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fiers NV recalls Fiers brand Hamburger de volaille / Poultry burger (2/pkg; Lots 79393, 79553 & 79691; Use by 04-07-2023, 05-07-2023 & 06-07-2023, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COPADIS SUPERU ECHIRE recalls LE FARCI POITEVIN brand PATE MARMITE (Lot 0180823173; Use by 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FROMAGES DE BREBIS FRAIS / Fresh sheep milk cheese (3/pkg; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FAISSELLES DE BREBIS / Sheep milk cheese (4 x 100g; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LACAUNES recalls LA FERME DES LACAUNES brand FROMAGES DE BREBIS EPICES / Spiced sheep milk cheese (2/pkg; Lot 2606F; Use by 09/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA COUDENE MICHEL CARREFOUR recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand BRANDADE DE MORUE A LA NIMOISE / Cod brandade (200g; Lot 23153; Use by 27/05/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): LES BLANCS DE L’OUEST SAS recalls Les Blancs de l’Ouest brand Pâté de Boudin, Pâté de boudin aux pommes, Pâté Angevin, Pâté de campagne, and Rillettes Natures (All lots and date codes) due to improper sterilization.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Better Choice Ltd recalls milk chocolate with almonds (90g; Use by 01.07.2023 to 31.05.2024 inclusive; Imported from Russia) due to undeclared milk, almond, peanut and soy.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Georgia Food Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO ALMOND (Best before 02.MAY.2024) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls LOTTE PEPERO WHITE COOKIE (Best before 01.MAY.2024) due to undeclared almond, sesame and peanut.

Public Health Alert (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety warns against collecting shellfish from the Pelorus Sound area in the Marlborough Sounds, due to detection of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins at levels several times above the safe limit.

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Recalls and Alerts: June 29–30, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The CDC, together with state and local partners, is investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses that has affected 210 individuals in 22 states. Thirty outbreak victims have been hospitalized. The illnesses are not travel-related, and their source has not been identified as yet.

Public Health Alert: The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or eat Everest Garam Masala, Everest Sambhar Masala, and Maggi Masala ae Magic spices with the lot numbers referenced in the Public Health Alert, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were manufactured in India and are not labeled for distribution in the United States.

Food Safety Recall: Panamerican Foods, LLC recalls approximately 4,978 pounds of the pork and beef bean stew products that were imported from an establishment in Brazil that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Amin Trading Agency LLC recalls EVEREST GARAM MASALA (100g; Batch #U25D390373; Expiry March 2024; Product of India) and EVEREST SAMBHAR MASALA (100g; Batch #U04D384296; Expiry March 2024; Product of India) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: House of Raeford recalls FOSTER FARMS MINI CORN DOGS BITE-SIZED CHICKEN FRANKS DIPPED IN BATTER HONEY CRUNCHY FLAVOR (1.83 lb resealable bags; Lot codes 123114 and 223114; Best if used by 4/23/24) due to possible spoilage.

Food Safety Recall Update: DEKA Trading Corp. recalls ineligible ready-to-eat pork rind products imported from Guatemala. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie La Pocatière (La Pocatière, QC) recalls PAIN BLANC ENRICHI / Enriched white bread (Best before 30 June 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Marché Frères Young (Montréal, QC) recalls KIMCHI (Sold up to 28 June 2023) due to undeclared sesame and anchovies, and recalls DOLMADAKIA / Stuffed grape leaves (Sold up tp 28 June 2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Olly Fresco’s (Montréal, QC) recalls HUMMUS (Expiry date 30JN23) due to possible E. coli contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Salumifici Granterre S.p.A. recalls CONAD brand MORTADELLA BOLOGNA IGP (130g; Lot 26321049; Best before 09-07-2023) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Bakker van der Akker Meergranen brood / Multigrain Bread (Produced 30-06-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Estrella recalls Ugnsbakade Chips Sourcream & Onion (125g; Best before 2023-10-16) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Free From Onion Rings, Tesco Free From Cheese Flavour Balls, and Tesco Free From Bacon Rashers (150g; Best before 16 December 2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Ottavi brand Tomme Brebis GM et Tomme Brebis PM / Goat cheeses (700g and 6 x 700g; All lots; All Use by dates between 16/06/23 and 15/09/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Délidis recalls specific batch codes of three products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls CHILLET brand VERITABLE ROSETTE DE LYON AU JAMBON FORME FUSEAU / Lyon Ham rosette, spindle-shaped (Lot PRF 23 03 02; Best before 31/07/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand CHEVRE FRAIS FERMIER / Fresh farm-style goat cheese (Lots 8/06, 15/06, 01/06; Use by 08/07/2023; 15/07/2023, 01/07/2023, respectively) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand CHEVRE CENDRE FERMIER AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk farm-style goat cheese (Lots 9/06, 16/06, 02/06; Use by 14/07/2023; 21/07/2023, 07/07/2023, respectively) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand CHEVRE FERMIER MOULE A LA LOUCHE/ Farm-style goat cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN recalls MAISON LIMOUZIN brand AOP SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERS DE TRADITION HARDY recalls Hardy affineur brand Saint Maure de Touraine AOP fermier cendré / Farm-style cheese (Lot 77148 3199; Best before 18/07/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHADIS E.LECLERC recalls FABRIQUE A FAGNIERES brand TARTES AUX FRAISES / Strawberry pies (Use by 26/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): C.P.F. SOC. COOP. PRODUTTORI FORMAGGI recalls CANESTRATO DI TOTO’ / Cheese (1.8 – 2 kg; Lot 06/04/2023; Use by 06-12-2023) due to possible microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Vleesbedrijf Huls B.V. recalls Huls Sticks Naturel / Shell sticks (62.5g; Best before 21 augustus 2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Vivera recalls Vivera plant Tempeh (400g; Best before 22-6-2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Vegetalk Food Supplies Pte Ltd recalls Vegetalk Pure Vegetarian Mutton Rendang Curry (Expiry date 15 March 2024; Product of Malaysia) and Vegetalk Vegetarian Golden Roast Duck (Expiry date 15 July 2024; Product of Malaysia) due to undeclared gluten.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coffee Table Delights recalls Date & Walnut Ball (130g; Best before 2/08/2023) and Choc Date Almond Slice (280g; Best before 12/07/2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd recalls Cote D’Or Bouchee (200g; All batches) due to undeclared milk, hazelnuts, almonds, soy, and wheat (lack of English labeling in packages).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Multiple importers recall specific batches of Durra brand Tahina and Halawa products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: June 13-14, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is working to identify the source of a new outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ that has caused 31 confirmed illnesses to date, and is also investigating an new outbreak of 28 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis for which no food source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC, FDA and various state agencies continue to investigate a three-state outbreak of nine cases of Hepatitis A associated with frozen strawberries imported into the United States from Baja California, Mexico. Three of the victims have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters from Dai One Food Co., Ltd, Republic of Korea due to potential Norovirus contamination. Five cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis potentially linked to the oysters have been reported in Hawaii.

Allergy Alert: Gelato Boy recalls Chocolate Chunk Gelato (16 fl oz; Lot code 4043T2; Best by of 04/25; UPC 853457008002) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Supplement Manufacturing Partner Inc. recalls Havasu Nutrition’s Beet Root Powder + (11.5 oz; Lot #111-2023021; Best by January 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Willamette Valley Fruit Co recalls select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico due to the potential for Hepatitis A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters recalls Best Choice Complete Puppy Formula Dog Food (4.4 lb & 16.5 lb; UPC 0 70038 60378 8 & UPC 0 70038 60381 8, respectively; Lot code EP2264; Best before 09-21-23) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: New Alasko recalls Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 00205 4 & 1 069505 800205 1, respectively; Lot HL22227; Best before 2024 AUG 15) and Alasko brand IQF Antioxidant Blend (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 27150 4 & 1 069505 827150 1, respectively; Lot 0052 041 2023; Best before 2023 OC 11) due to Norovirus contamination. The recalled products were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Illnesses have been linked to the consumption of these products.

Food Safety Recall: Simply Delicious recalls Battaglia’s Lorne Park Marketplace frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot #22227; UPC 8 88040 40010 9) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al Kanater brand Tahini (330g; Lot #33101; Best before 2025 JA 31; UPC 6 92551 00053 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fumoir artisanal Indian Bay inc. (Saint-Omer, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ À CHAUD / Hot-smoked salmon and TRUITE FUMÉE À CHAUD / Hot-smoked trout (Sold up to 13 June 2023) due to lack of an expiration date and/or storage temperature instructions on the package label.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Gratin dauphinois à la crème fraîche / Gratin Dauphinois with crème fraîche (850g; Lot 2362 L : M2H074 A11 05:35 à 07:50; Best before 31/03/2026) due to undeclared wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Taifun-Tofu GmbH recalls Räuchertofu / Smoked tofu (200g; Lot L301; Best before 27.08.2023) due to incorrect allergen information.

Allergy Alert (Italy): FVS srl recalls Fortini brand Biscotti frollini all’uvetta e misti / Shortbread biscuits with raisins & Mixed shortbread biscuits (200g, 400g, & 1 kg; Lots 12823, 12923, 13023, 13123, 13223, 13323, 13523; Best before 30/04/2024) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Warp Snacks recalls several Lentil Bites and Chips products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of TerraSana brand Pesto Rosso (bio) / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): WOSTIN’ recalls Pousse de Haricot mungo / Mungo bean sprouts (1 kg; Lots FF07010 & FF07011; Best before 14/06/2023 & 15/06/2023, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM recalls GORGONZOLA MASCARPONE (Lot 230517; Best before dates between 09/06/2023 and 19/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls various U muntagnolu Ghisoni Fior di Corsica Petirosso Fium’orbu fleur de lava petit renoso brand sheep and goat milk soft-curd cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls Rosette Salaisonniers du Pilat dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Rosette / dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette / dry sausage (800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates between 18/07/2023 and 29/07/2023 and between 01/08/2023 and 05/08/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette pur porc / dry pork sausage (~800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates 23/07/2023 and 30/07/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLOMAR INTERMARCHE recalls CHUTE DE SAUMON FUME / Smoked salmon (Lot C003140; Use by 05/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand FEUILLETE SAUMON EPINARD / Salmon & spinach puffs (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand EPINARDS A LA CREME / Creamed spinach (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand TARTELETTES CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach tarts (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand QUICHE CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach quiche (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Viande de boeuf / Beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Steak haché / Ground beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 02/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Much More Market GmbH recalls Elit Cevapcici brand Mici Plini de Carne / Mini meat blinis (900g; Lots 516, 517; Best before 12.11.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): TerraSana Natuurvoeding BV recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): TerraSana recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s Selection blandfärs / Mixed minced meat (500g; Best before 21/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Allergy Alert (Israel): A. Saiman Trade Ltd. recalls White Chocolate Brownies (no lot code details given) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): That’s Amore Cheese Pty Ltd recalls That’s Amore Cheese Burrata (125g; Use by 22/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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