Recalls and Alerts: March 19–20, 2024

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 Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in unpasteurized raw milk from Garrie A. Smith dba Big Brook Farm, after a sample of the milk collected by an inspector was found to contain L. monocytogenes. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 70 cases of Salmonella illnesses linked to snakes and feeder rodents in an outbreak involving eight provinces: British Columbia (3), Alberta (10), Saskatchewan (7), Manitoba (3), Ontario (32), Quebec (11), New Brunswick (1) and Newfoundland and Labrador (3). The outbreak began in February 2022, and the most recent case was reported in February 2024. Ten people have been hospitalized, and one person has died.

Allergy Alert: Bombay Wholesale & Trading Ltd. recalls Indian Heritage brand of Soya Chaap Masala (850g; Batch SDMIR3; Best before APRIL 2026; UPC 0 898487 154961) due to undeclared soy and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: William J. Walter Candiac (Candiac, QC) recalls three varieties of terrines due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl recalls Kartanon Kanakorma, Täysjyväriisiä ja broilerin rintafileetä kanelilla ja currylla maustetussa kastikkeessa / whole grain rice and chicken breast fillet in a sauce spiced with cinnamon and curry (350g; Expiry date 2.4.2024) due to undeclared milk and beans.

Allergy Alert (Finland): SOK recalls Herkku Katkarapusalaatti / Shrimp salad (180g; Best before 27.4.2024) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Origin Kitchen recalls all Spread & Stir and Bessert products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jean Gotta groupe recalls Jean GOTTA brand Chipolata au romarin / Chipolata sausages with rosemary (Lot 8441140; Use by 21/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCE SELECT recalls several varieties of PAUPIETTE DE POULET / Chicken paupiette (Lot EL230324; Use by 23/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COUSIN ALAIN recalls Moules de pêches / Peach mussels (15 kg bag; Lot 026.45.11.03; Use by 06/03/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KREEK’S-FRANCE ARACHIDES recalls various flavours of KREEK’S brand POP-CORN (Multiple pack sizes, lot codes, and Best before dates) due to aflatoxin (mycotoxin) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA LANGUEDOC LOZERE VIANDE LLV recalls Languedoc Lozère Viande brand Merguez Portion (Multiple pack sizes; Lot 0153292301; Use by 21/03/2024, 23/03/2024, and 24/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHMIDHAUSER recalls SCHMIDHAUSER Fromage Le Cousin / Raw milk cheese (Lot 60202623482; Use by dates between 18/03/2024 and 20/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN  recalls Saucisse pur porc sans c aux oignons / Pure pork sausages with onions (10-pack; Lot 970/240710076; Use by 01/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MOULIN MECKERT-DIEMER recalls MOULIN DES MOINES brand SON AVOINE / Oat bran (20 kg bag; Lot 04724; Best before 16/02/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de veau à la provençale / Veal terrine (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de lapin aux escargots / Rabbit terrine with snails (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Rillettes de porc fumées / Smoked pork rillettes (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de joues de porc au vin de Charcenne / Pork cheeks terrine with wine (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Volailles Gourmandes brand Terrine de volaille forestière / Poultry terrine (180g; Lot 1524; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA GRAND’LANDE recalls Le Gargilesse brand Coeur de l’Indre Qéops goat cheese (Lots 58, 59, 60; Best by 07/04/2024, 08/04/2024 & 09/04/2024, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHALON NORD DEV CARREFOUR recalls PALETTE DE PORC CUITE / Cooked pork (Lot 07/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHMIDHAUSER recalls SCHMIDHAUSER brand Fromage à racler de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates between 02/04/2024 & 17/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION CASINO FRANCE CASINO – Produits Frais Traditionnels recalls Fromage à racler de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates between 07/04/2024 & 13/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF – Magasin Auchan Super Antony Pascal / Ground steak (Sold between 05/03/2024 and 19/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PB2G DISTRI CARREFOUR-MARKET recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Saint Nectaire / cheese (Sold from 20/02/24 to 15/03/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls SEVRE ET BELLE brand LE CHEVROT LAIT CRU / Raw goat’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 240441402; Best before 26/04/2024) due to possible E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls SEVRE ET BELLE brand LE CHEVROT CENDRE LAIT CRU / Raw goat’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 240451502; Best before 26/04/2024) due to possible E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Fromage de chèvre à racler / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates 02/04/24 and 14/04/24) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): CJ Nutracon PTY LTD T/A CJ Foods Australia recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (270g; Best before  04/04/2024, 05/04/2024, 22/04/2024, 24/04/2024, 09/05/2024, 10/05/2024, 08/08/2024, 19/08/2024, 21/08/2024, and 21/09/2024) due to undeclared egg.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 12–13, 2024

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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Allergy Alert: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc recalls Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews (8.25 oz; Best if used by Jul 08 2025 GH2; UPC 078742133348) due to undeclared coconut and milk.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Milk Chocolate with Toasted Coconut (300g; Date code 2024 SE 19; UPC 0 60383 20922 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert: Aliments koki SENC (Montréal, QC) recalls various marinated meat products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Léon Desrosiers et Fils inc. (Joliette, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Hanna’s Hut (Montréal, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Anka EU GmbH recalls Mohnpaste – Sera Hashas Ezmesi / Poppy seed paste (350g; Lot PN 15214; Best before 04.04.2025) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Pápai Hús Kft. recalls SPAR VEGGIE snidlinges szendvicsfeltét / Sandwich topping (100g; Use by 14.03.2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Pohjolan Meijeri Laktoositon Sulo jogurtti Mango / Lactose-free Sulo yogurt Mango (1 L; Best before 8.4.2024) due to elevated Enterobacteraceae counts.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Ch’ti brand Maroilles Sorbais AOP / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Multiple Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERRYDIS LECLERC recalls Viande hachée / Ground meat (Sold between 01/03/2024 and 05/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls L’escargot Charlet brand Escargot au court Bouillon (3 dozen and 5 dozen; Lot 1529; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls Ferme D’HELI’SENS brand Terrine provençale (120g;; Lot 1526; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls MAISON DU FROMAGE brand MAROILLES SORBAIS / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Best before 13/04/2024 & 16/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls INTERMARCHE brand FRAIS EMB CHABICHOU DU POITOU / Cheese (150g; Lot 240461602; Best before 22/04/2024) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls ANDRE BAZIN brand LARDONS FUMES / Smoked bacon (1 kg; Lot 684621; Use by 11/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Fromagerie Dongé recalls various Brie de Meaux brand brie cheeses (Lot RG040124BM; Best before 31.03.2024; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG recalls Dr. Oetker brand Smoothie Bowl mit Erdbeere, Banane, Aronia und Leinsamen / Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed (200g; All Best before dates up to 23/04/2024) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Spinazie deelblokjes / Spinach cubes (400g and 800g; Multiple Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s blandfärs / Mixed minced meats (500g; Best before 15/03/2024 and 16/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Waiheke Herbs Ltd  recalls Waiheke Herbs brand Asian Herb Spread, Fresh Asian herbs with chilli & ginger (200g; Batch 06 12 23; Best before 06Apr2024) as usual food safety steps have not been followed which may lead to an increase in bacteria.


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Recalls and Alerts: February 29–March 1, 2024

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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION:

Allergy Alert: Electric City Sweets recalls Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars (1.75 oz; Lots 0101461635 & 0101542739; Best by 05/16/2025 & 05/29/2025, respectively; UPC 860005974467) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: MF Meats recalls approximately 93,277 pounds of raw meat products, which may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Shemshad Food recalls Litteh Pickle, Pickled Diced Vegetables (all lot codes except SD31123125), Pickled Eggplants (all lot codes), Pickled Garlic (all lot codes except SG31223125), and Pickled HaftBijar (all lot codes) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sargento Foods, Inc. recalls multiple cheese varieties due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): ITON S.R.L. recalls SPICY SEAFOOD FLAVOR (75g; Lot 40038-1KNMAK2023; Best before 28/04/2024) due to undeclared crustaceans, molluscs, casein and lactose.

Allergy Alert (Italy):  ITON S.R.L. recalls XO SPICY SEAFOOD FLAVOR (75g; Lot 40742KNMAK2023; Best before 26/05/2024) due to undeclared crustaceans, molluscs, and casein.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls Uit de keuken van PLUS Champignonsoep / Mushroom soup (500g; Best before 22-03-2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Jolly Hog recalls Jolly Hog 8 BBQ Pork Hoguettes (184g; Use by 03 March 2024, 05 March 2024, 08 March 2024) due to undeclared milk.

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Food Safety Recall (France): LOU VIDALOU recalls Saint-Nectaire Fermier / Farmstyle cheese (All lots; Sold from 1.01.24 forward) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls Sèvre et Belle brand Plateau de crottin au lait cru chèvre du poitou / Raw goat’s milk cheese (120g; Lot 240451602; Best before 16/04/2024) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PANTALONI JEAN-MARIE recalls Pantalonni Jean Marie brand Fromage de tête Boudin / Head cheese (All lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): M ET H GONIN BOUCHERIE recalls SAUCISSON SEC / Dry sausage (Sold between 14/11/2023 and 29/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURGIE recalls Saveurs & Fruits brand confiture bio cerise bocal / Organic cherry jam (660g; Best before 23/01/2026 and 07/07/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass particles).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Carl Kühne KG recalls Kühne Rotkohl nach Traditionsrezept / Red cabbage (720 ml glass jar; Best before 15.12.2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ITN EKO POVLEN recalls METRO CHEF brand MORE DI BOSCO MC / Blackberries (1 kg; Lot 19/03/23; Best before 19-08-2025) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beppino Occelli recalls Beppino Occelli brand CASTELMAGNO DOP / cheese (Lots 23147011 & 23154011; Use by dates between 02/03/2024 and 12/5/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beppino Occelli recalls TERRE D’ITALIA brand CASTELMAGNO DOP / cheese (Lots 23147011 & 23154011; Use by dates between 02/03/2024 and 12/5/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Johma recalls Johma huzarensalade / Russian salad (500g; Best before 02-04-2024) and Johma rundvleessalade / Beef salad (500g; Best before 26-03-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Denner AG recalls IL FERRARINI brand Prosciutto Cotto / Ham (Lot 2460355; Use by 12.03.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): AB World Foods recalls Patak’s Aubergine Pickle (312g; Batch code 3172; Best before June 2026) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): New World Ilam recalls New World Ilam Made in Store Caramelised White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns (6-pack; Best before 01.03.24) due to undeclared peanuts and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Rocket Corporation Ltd recalls Rocket Foods brand Penne Bolognese, Beef Burgundy, Butter Chicken, and Macaroni Cheese (All batches; All best before dates up to and including 16 03 24) due to lack of process control.


TAINTED formats 3
“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?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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