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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FOOD SAFETY / OUTBREAK ALERT: FDA is advising consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of frozen, raw, half-shell oysters processed by JBR (KR 15 SP) in Tongyeongsi, Republic of Korea (Lots B231126, B240103, and B240214; Pack dates 11/27/2023, 1/4/2024, and 2/15/2024) and shipped to distributors in California because they may be contaminated with Norovirus. The California Department of Public Health has notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of these oysters.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s. Twelve confirmed outbreak illnesses have been reported in seven states. One person has been hospitalized. Trader Joe’s has removed the product from its store shelves.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened an investigation into a new outbreak of nine E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to a not yet identified product.

Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Infinite Herbs Organic Basil (2.5-ounce packages; Sold between February 1, 2024 and April 6, 2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was available in Trader Joe’s stores in AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, Washington DC, and WI.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Euro USA, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) that a July 10 to July 25, 2023 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Phil’s Good (Montréal, QC) recalls several prepared soups and sauces due to the presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Fleur de sel (Granby, QC) recalls CHOCOLAT NOIR 60 % SANS LACTOSE / Lactose-free dark chocolate, 60% (All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Marché Trois Frères (Laval, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to the presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Le Cartet inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to the presence of undeclared wheat (gluten), sulphites and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Colona brand Brazil Salsa (936g; Lots 23.353 L : 231213-0085 & 23.353 l : 231129-0085; Best before 13/12/2024 & 29/11/2024, respectively) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Mondelēz International recalls Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bar (200g; Batch code OUV0135022; Best before 12.10.2024) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SUPERMARCHES MATCH brand CREPES FARCIES ET BOUCHEE A LA REINE / Stuffed crepes and queen’s morsel (puff pastry appetizers (Multiple varieties; Use by 21/04/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN brand Ailes de poulet / Chicken wings (8/pack; Lot 0244091521; Use by dates between 01/04/2024 and 03/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS LEFORGEAIS Charcuterie LEFORGEAIS recalls LEFORGEAIS brand Jambonneau cuit / Cooked ham (380g & 600g; Lots 24087, 24088, 24089, 24093; Use by dates between 24/04/2024 and 09/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand THYM CITRON / Lemon thyme (30g x 2; Lots LF24097, LF24100, LF24101, LF24102, LF24103) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOIDIS E.LECLERC recalls SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER / Farm-style cheese (Use by dates between 30/03/2024 and 03/04/ 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AGIS Hari&Co recalls Hari&Co brand Parmentier Haché végétal de pois tomates & oignons / Vegetarian mince with peas, tomatoes and onions parmentier (300g; Lot 1003; Use by 14/05/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES Auchan Osny recalls AUCHAN brand ROTI DE PORC ORLOFF / Pork roast Orloff (Sold from 10/04/2024 to 15/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRI NG FRESNE CARREFOUR recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef patties (Sold between 02/04/24 and 10/04/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackung, Frischepack 2 Lagen / North Sea sliced cheese (150g; Best before 11.05.2024 and 13.05.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackun / North Sea sliced cheese (150g; Lots 320304, 190304, 730304, 300304; Best before 11.05.2024, 12.05.2024, 13.05.2024, 14.05.2024, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sales & Service Aktuell GmbH recalls Nordseekäse 55% – Scheiben in der Mehrlagenpackung, Frischepack 2 Lagen / North Sea sliced cheese (160g; Best before 16.05.2024, 22.05.2024 and 27.05.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lebensmittel Manufaktur Pellworm GmbH recalls various cheese items due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Unilever recalls Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 x 100 ml; Batch codes L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342; Best before end of December 2025; Product of UK) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic and metal).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Scapocchin SRL recalls MACELLERIA MARTINI MARIO brand SOPPRESSA NOSTRANA CON AGLIO / Soppressa pork sausage with garlic (Variable weights; Lot 166/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Parthenay brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru Cendré / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lots 65 & 69; Use by 04/05/2024 & 08/05/2024, respectively) and Parthenay brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru Nature / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 64; Use by 03/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Unilever recalls Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 x 100 ml; Batch codes L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342; Best before end of December 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic and metal).

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