Recalls and Alerts: September 21–22, 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

Allergy Alert: Tama Corp. recalls Cachapas de Maiz Paisa (24 oz; Multiple lot codes; UPC 838795000109) due to undeclared undeclared wheat, soy and Yellow #5. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall Update: Life Raft Treats expands its earlier recall of three ice cream products to incorporate all Best by dates up to and including AUG 08282024, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Alberta): Alberta Health Services reports that the case count in an E. coli O157 outbreak linked to a commercial kitchen servicing daycare centres appears to have stabilized at 349 lab-confirmed cases, 29 of which are reported to be secondary cases. Six patients remain hospitalized with haemolytic uremic syndrome, including two who are on dialysis.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Sweden): The Public Health Institute reports that the incidence of Campylobacter infections has stabilized at approximately 140/week, consistent with the levels reported during the same period last year.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Rundvleeskroketten / Beef croquettes (4 pieces, 280g; Lot L23208; Best before 19-09-2024) due to undeclared peanut, milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Rundvleeskroketten / Beef croquettes (4 pieces, 280g; Lot L23208; Best before 19-09-2024) due to undeclared peanut, milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): ALDI recalls Luxe Tarwe-maïs Brood / Wheat & corn bread (Production date 20-09-2023) due to undeclared barley and rye.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Nickelodeon brand Cocoa cookies (150g; All batches lacking Spanish allergen declaration on label) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Maresi Austria GmbH recalls Santa Maria Cheddar Cheese Sauce (3 kg; Batch number 2329020; Best before 07.06.2024) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Paulig Denmark A/S recalls Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g; Best before dates from 01.06.2025 to 31.08.2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand Biscuits petit déjeuner miel et pépites de chocolat / Breakfast biscuit with honey and chocolate chips (400g; Lots L523250 & L523251; Best before 31/07/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of soft, white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls CHABRIOR brand Biscuits petit déjeuner tout chocolat / Chocolate breakfast biscuit (400g; Lot L523258; Best before 31/07/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of soft, white plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): GO NUTS recalls GO NUTS brand Purée d’amandes / Almond butter (270g glass jar & 5kg plastic bucket; Lots 170423-00076, 240423-00076 & 170423-00077; Best before 17/04/2024, 24/04/2024 & 17/04/2024, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of almond shell).

Food Safety Recall (France): HOA NAM recalls HOA NAM brand Samoussa au boeuf sans glutamate / Beef samosa, MSG-free (Best before 14/08/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Edmund Merl Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls Gourmet Finest Cuisine brand Mousse au Chocolat klassisch / Classic chocolate mousse and Mousse au Chocolat weiß / While chocolate mousse (350g; Best before dates from 02.10.2023 up to and including 06.10.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH recalls multiple quark (dairy) products due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles). Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH recalls Sachsenmilch Unsere Frische 1,5% / Milk, 1.5% fat (1 L; Best before 08.10.2023) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Molkerei Weihenstephan GmbH recalls Weihenstephan Frische Milch 1,5% Fett / Milk, 1.5% fat (1 L, Best before 06.10.2023 & 08.10.2023; 0.5 L, Best before 07.10.2023) due to bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fiorani & C. S.p.a. recalls Carne alla tartara / Meat tartare (210g; Lot 36423TI; Use by 23/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH recalls MinusL brand Speisequarkzubereitung 40% Fett / Quark, 40% fat (250g; Best before 24/09/2023 & 01/10/2023) and MinusL Speisequark-zubereitung Magerstufe (0,3 %) / Lean quark, 0.3% fat (250g; Use by 20/09/2023 & 04/10/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Foodtrade AS recalls Oslo Bakeri Økologiske Paranøtter / Organic Brazil nuts (400g & 5 kg; Batch code FT01L012308X; Best before 31/12/24) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Cheddar Cheese Sauce (3 kg; Best before dates from 01/06/2024 to 31/08/2024) and Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g; Best before dates from 01/06/2025 to 31/08/2025) due to bacterial contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Sin Li-Hin Frozen Food Pte Ltd recalls Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties (Best before 22/02/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Byron Bay Superfoods pty ltd recalls Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Chocolate Macadamia (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 21/09/24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Crombie and Price Ltd recalls Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Wallaby Cookie Dough Bites Chocolate Macadamia (130g; All Best before dates up to and including 21/09/24; Product of Australia) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: September 16–18, 2023

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United States

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for SPAM Classic canned meat (12-oz cans; Lot code A08173; Best by AUG 2026) due to underprocessing. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Alberta): Albert Health Services reports a total of 348 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157 connected to the Calgary-area daycare centre outbreak, including 27 lab-confirmed secondary cases. Nine patients remain hospitalized, all suffering from haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Three of the hospitalized patients remain on dialysis. A total of 642 children have been cleared to return to a daycare facility. Due to the secondary cases, seven daycare facilities are under closure and partial closure orders issued September 15 and 16.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 04 7D; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): AZ DISTRIBUTION recalls PALIRIA brand FEUILLES DE VIGNE / Grape leaves (400g; Lot L 132 22 US6 3700/01289; Best before 11/11/2023) due to presence of sulphur dioxide above permitted levels.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Bombaymix Sweet and Spicy Ethnic Snacks (200g; Batch E/1-25-09; Best before 20/03/24; Product of Bangladesh) contains undeclared peanut and sesame seeds. This may make the product unsafe for consumers who are allergic to these ingredients.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Boboli recalls Mediterraneo brand Duo Focaccia, Basil & Tomato (2 x 165g; Lot 3250; Use by 07/10/2023 & 09/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour The Market brand Duo focaccia basilique tomate / Basil and tomato focaccia (2 x 165g; Lot 3250; Use by 07/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand FOCACCIA BASILIC / Basil focaccia (330g; Lot 3250; Use by 03/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Meilleurs Prix et Okay recalls Boni Selection brand Focaccia tomate basilic / Tomato and basil focaccia (2 x 165g; Lot 3250; Use by 07/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Retail Partners Colruyt Group recalls Mediterraneo brand Duo Focaccia, Basil & Tomato (2 x 165g; Lot 3250; Use by 07-10-2023, 09-10-2023 & 12-10-2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Pit & Pit recalls Pit & Pit brand Noix du Brésil bio / Organic Brazil nuts (300g, 900, 2.5 kg; Lots UT17GQ2J, UT17GQ2K & UT17GQ2L, respectively; Best before 27/03/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRO.SAIN PROSAIN recalls PROSAIN brand CURRY JAUNE AUX AUBERGINES ET LAIT DE COCO / Yellow curry with eggplant and coconut milk (650g; Lot F308; Best before 04/11/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): MARAICHERS recalls Salade Batavia (300g; Lot M23248; Use by 11/09/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL LA FERME DE VALATS recalls la Ferme de Valats brand saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (Lot 23/08/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Boboli Benelux BV recalls Boboli Mediterraneo brand Focaccia Basilikum & Tomate / Basil and tomato focaccia (2 x 165g; Best before 03.10.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Focaccia Tomate Basilic / Basil & Tomato focaccia (2 x 165 g; Lot 3250; Use by 07/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): DELHAIZE recalls DELHAIZE FOCCACIA BASILICUM / Basil focaccia (330g; Lot 3250; Use by 03/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Boboli recalls Boboli Mediterraneo brand Focaccia Basilicum Tomaat / Basil & tomato focaccia (2 x 165g; Use by 3 October 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Nordfjord Kjøtt AS recalls Jjøttdeigsnabb / Meat chub (Expiry date 13.06.24) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Manamim Food Industries Ltd. recalls Waffle rolls filled with nut flavored cream (100g; Expiry date 03/15/24) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: September 12–13, 2023

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TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
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United States

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for KIRKLAND Signature CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH WHITE CHICKEN MEAT (2-lb tubs; Lot 1394066; Use by 11/23/23) due to undeclared gluten.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Calgary, Albert): Alberta Health Services reports 264 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157 as of September 12, 2023, in an outbreak linked to the central kitchen supplying food to eleven daycare centers in the Calgary area. Twenty-two of the victims are being treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Allergy Alert: Terrines et Pâtés (Montréal, QC) recalls three products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the recalled products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (France): Santé publique France reports a deadly outbreak of botulism linked to the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France. Restaurant-prepared sardines canned in oil are believed to be the source of the illnesses. Ten illnesses have been reported, including 8 hospitalizations and one death. The suspect food was served in the restaurant between September 4th and September 10th. Anyone who ate at the restaurant during this time period and who is experiencing any symptoms of botulism is urged to seek medical attention.

Allergy Alert (France): LA CHAMBRE AUX CONFITURES recalls LA CHAMBRE AUX CONFITURES brand Olive noire & Tomate séchées / Black olive and dried tomatoes preserves (Lot 13723; Best before 17/05/2025) due to undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Frank Juice GmbH recalls frank. MISTER WHITE (330 ml; Best before 06.11.2023) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Fruttital Srl recalls Orsero brand estratto mela spinaci sedano / Apple, spinach, celery extract (250 ml; Lots L34234 & 35242; Best before 07/10/23 & 14/10/23) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS FASSIER recalls SA FASSIER brand PATE CAMPAGNE A L’ANCIENNE AU SEL DE GUERANDE / Old-fashioned country pâté with Guerande salt (3 kg; Lots 2372407070083, 2372407070063, 2411899799083, 2422499779083; Use by dates between 04/10/2023 and 09/10/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (aluminum ink marker pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): VIVIERS DE SAINT-COLOMBAN ET DE KEROMAN recalls CREVETTES CUITES REFRIGEREES VRAC CALIBRE 40/ 60 LABEL ROUGE – MADAGASCAR / Refrigerated cooked shrimp, 40/60 size (bulk; Lot 323511; Use by 04/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUNAY superu recalls A l’ossaloise Mr Pomme Saint Gaudens brand boudin béarnais (Lot 2331; Use by dates between 05/08/2023 and 14/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls La touche du chef brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (150g; Lot 504773000; Best before 31/08/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls La touche du chef brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (150g; Lot 504834000; Best before 30/09/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE COMPTOIR COLONIAL recalls Un jour une épices brand Noix de muscade en poudre / Nutmeg powder (1 kg; Lots 504773000, 504807000 & 504834000; Best before 31/08/2025, 30/09/2025 & 30/09/2025, respectively) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIORAVI recalls LIORAVI brand SAUCE PESTO VERT / Green pesto sauce (125g; Lot 06092023 618F0; Use by 16/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGARDERE TRAVEL RETAIL FRANCE recalls Kayser brand Sandwich jambon emmental beurre moutardé / Ham and emmental cheese sandwich with butter and mustard (Use by 21/08/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls Le Gaulois Les Accessibles brand Haut de cuisse de poulet / Chicken thighs (1 kg; Lot 3013018292; Use by 20/08/2023, 21/08/2023 & 24/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisses de poulet / Chicken legs (900g; Lot 3013018233; Use by 21/08/2023 & 22/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Shufersal recalls Shufersel chocolate flavored waffles (500g & 1 kg; Lots 3074 & 3075; Expiry dates 14/03/24 & 15/03/24) due to undeclared milk.

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