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: FDA has initiated traceback investigations for a new outbreak of Salmonella Newport (8 cases) and Cryptosporidium (11 cases), each linked to a not yet identified product. The eleven Cryptosporidium cases are all reported from Minnesota, and the FDA is assisting the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture in their investigation.

Food Safety Recall: Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC recalls approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The Ice Cream House recalls all Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-dairy [Parve] frozen Dessert products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: TODORGANIC INC recalls Nuez de la India Seeds (12 seeds/2-oz bag) because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals.

Food Safety Alert: FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of cultured mussels from East River Shellfish, Inc. from harvest location PE 4-C, harvested on 8/14/2023, and shipped on 8/15/2023 to retailers in IL, MA, and NY due to the possible presence of Salmonella and E. coli.

FDA Warning Letters—Infant Formula Manufacturers: FDA issues Warning Letters to ByHeart, Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC for violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the FDA’s Infant Formula regulations. The Warning Letters reflect findings from FDA inspections of these facilities over the last several months. 

Canada

Allergy Alert: FTG Foods Canada Ltd. recalls Kikiam Sticks (~1 kg; Batch no. 02230523; Best before 2025 May 23) and Viva brand Kikiam Sticks – Seafood Sticks (300g; Lot 232843; Best before 25 FE 03; UPC 6 91835 06615 8) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: S. Shivji Ventures Ltd. recalls BodyArmor brand Super Drink and BodyArmor brand Lyte (All sizes, flavours, and codes) due to over-fortification of vitamins and minerals and labelling issues.

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

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Multiple EU countries): Eleven EU countries have reported a total of at least 134 human cases from two outbreak clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of a number of chicken dishes, including kebab, pizza, burritos and schnitzel. As of August 29, 2023, the number of confirmed cases in Denmark has been increased to twenty-two.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand  Indisch gekruide gehaktballetjes / Indian spiced meatballs (110g; Best before 06-09-2023) due to undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Box des Amis  recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): SG Centrale SRL recalls Sueda brand Persil – feuilles séchées / Dried parsley leaves (500g; Lot E0003808; Best before 31/05/2025) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO PRODUTTORI LATTE S.A.C. recalls Gelato di Romagna gusto ¿Spagnola¿ (Gelato alla panna variegato con amarene) Barattolo / Black cherry-flavored gelato (500g; Lot L23193; Best before 07/2025) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand  Indisch gekruide gehaktballetjes / Indian spiced meatballs (110g; Best before 06-09-2023) due to undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (UK): Funbel Ventures Ltd recalls OLA-OLA Authentic Pounded Yam (1.8kg, 4.5kg, 907g; All batch codes; All Best before dates from 2020) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Jean Routhiau brand Emincés de filets de poulet Tikka / Sliced Tikka chicken filets (150g; Lot 3 233 01; Expiry date 18/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): King Food recalls Ana Food forstegt kyllingekebab / Pre-fried chicken kebab (2 kg; Batch D2523; Best before 21.06.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE ISIGNY-SAINTE MERE recalls le Capipontain brand Camembert au lait microfiltré de vache / Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk (210g; Lot C1912; Best before 05/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DUPRE SEBASTIEN recalls les délices du Gaulois brand pâté de tête / Head cheese pâté (Sold by the slice; Lot 53) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls COQUES MOYENNES / Medium shells (Sold at fish stand from 22/08/2023 to 26/08/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls COQUES MOYENNES / Medium shells (Sold at fish stand from 23/08/2023 to 26/08/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour sensation brand Gamme de cuisse avec portion de dos de poulet à la provençale / Chicken thighs with portion of back, Provençal style (500g & 1 kg; Lot 0093026060; Use by 14/08/2023, 17/08/2023 & 18/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S222T2; Best before 10/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Clos Chevrel brand SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S222T2; Best before 10/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Itinéraire de nos Régions brand SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S220T2; Best before 07/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand CAMEMBERT D’ISIGNY AU LAIT MICROFILTRE DE VACHE / Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk (250g; Lot C1912; Best before 05/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schne-frost Produktion GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schupfnudeln, Knusper-Kroketten, Kartoffel-Kroketten, Gnocchi / Schupfnudeln, crispy croquettes, potato croquettes and gnocchi (2.5 kg; Various lot codes; Best before 02/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Thanh Long Food and Thin Son Handel GmbH recalls Mu-Err-Pilze in Streifen / Mushroom strips (1 kg; Putative expiry date 20 12 24) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NORFISK GmbH recalls Gut&Günstig brand Norwegischer Stremel Lachs heiß geräuchert Natur / Norwegian stremel hot-smoked salmon, plain (125g; Lot L34232531/20; Use by 02.09.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls various soft cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): ALVA recalls Fromage de chèvre au lait cru SELLES-SUR-CHER / Raw goat’s milk cheese (150g; Lot 0621853243; Best before 31/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Cedrob S.A. recalls Sferturi posterioare de pui congelate / Frozen chicken hindquarters (10 kg; Lot 228/3/23; Expiry 16.08.2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): MUSE DIGITAL LIMITED recalls Nutri D-Day DIET brand Oatmeal Shake (25g per pouch x 14 pouches; Best before February 5, 2025; Product of Korea) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): GOURMET EN PROVENCE LIMITED recalls XAVIER brand PALET DU BERRY goat cheese (150g; Lots 3288624, 3319239, 3319293; Best before August 10, 2023; August 25, 2023 and August 31, 2023; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sweets and Beverages Australia Pty Ltd recalls Akai Bohshi Kukkia Cookies (12P, 93.6g; Best before 2024.02.08) due to undeclared egg, almond and soy.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Aldiery’s Mediterranean Market Ltd recalls Durra brand Tahina (400g & 800g; Expiry date 24/03/25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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