Recalls and Alerts: March 26–27, 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.

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked epidemiologically to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is now over. The agency received and investigated reports of eleven confirmed cases from five US states (California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Utah). Five people required hospitalization. The manufacturer initially recalled the implicated products, then cancelled the recall.

Food Safety Recall: Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. recalls Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice and Trader Joe’s 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice (Multiple lot codes) due to underprocessing. Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Sundine Produce Inc. recalls Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Mixed Nuts Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010242) and Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010259) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code CE 06 7D; UPC 8 807076 001670) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Zinman Marché de volailles St-Dominique (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUCISSE SECHE DOUCE / Mild dry sausage and SAUCISSE SECHE FORTE / Strong dry sausage (Best before 16 septembre 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Bibigo mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot 240312060; Best before 12/01/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Straccella (140g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Mezzarè (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Affumicata (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand  Grissino zenzero e curcuma senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with ginger and turmeric (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino pomodoro e origano biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks with tomato and oregano (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino rosmarino senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with rosemary (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino burro fume’ biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic smoked-butter breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino zafferano e papavero bio senza glutine / Gluten-free organic saffron and poppyseed breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino noce moscata e miele di castagno biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic nutmeg and chestnut honey breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FRESCO DI ANACARDI / Vegan cheese with cashews (160g; Lots S235152, S240919, S240949; Best before 20/04/2024, 25/06/2024, 28/06/2024, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FILANTE DI ANACARDI/ Vegan cheese with cashews (150; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Sélection du fromager brand Selles sur Cher cheese (150g; Lot 42017422; Use by 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARLET RODOLPHE recalls escargot charlet brand escargots court-bouillon (Lot 1529; Use by 30/11/2025) due to a manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE GRENIER DES GASTRONOMES LGDG recalls Les Thomasines brand Haché pur canard / Pure ground duck (2 x 110g; Lot 24078321; Use by 02/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls FPJ brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Truite fumée / Smoked trout (Lot 0907S293004; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Lot 0904S525423; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Affineur Culinaire GmbH & Co. KG recalls Kober Meersalzkäse | Sylter Meersalz / Sea salt cheese (700g; Lot 244331/06; Best before dates between 06.04.2024 and 17.04.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Catering Studio recalls The Catering Studio brand Cottage Pie (520g; Best before 9/04) due to undeclared soy, sulphites and wheat.


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Recalls and Alerts: February 27–28, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports eleven (11) confirmed outbreak cases of E. coli O157:H7 in five states linked to consumption of raw cheddar cheese. Five people have been hospitalized, two suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome. The manufacturer recalled all sizes of blocks and shredded RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese (original and Jalapeno flavors), but withdrew its recall on February 26, 2024.

Allergy Alert: USDA issues Public Health Alert for nurture life KIDS MEALS CHICKEN PARM WITH SUPER VEGGIE SPAGHETTI (5.9 oz; Enjoy by dates from Jan. 9, 2024, to March 1, 2024). due to undeclared egg white. No recall was requested as the product is no longer available for sale.

Allergy Alert: M&P Production LTD recalls approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Roland Foods, LLC recalls Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) (16 oz; Batch #P024581; Production code X0419; Best by October 19, 2024; UPC 10041224701509) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Grand Marché Col-Fax inc. (Laval, QC) recalls Kataifi and Baklava aux Grenobles due to presence of multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall: Auberge l’Amarré inc. (Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, QC) recalls CHEDDAR PERRON and PIED-DE-VENT cheeses (Sold up to 26 February 2024) because the label does not specify that the cheeses were made from unpasteurized milk.

Food Safety Recall: Quatuor à Cornes S.E.N.C. (Saint-Donat, QC) recalls multiple products packed in glass jars due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade recalls Cup Noodles – XO Sauce Seafood (74g; Best before 26/05/2024) and Cup Noodles – Spicy Seafood (74g; Best before 28/04/2024) due to improperly declared gluten (wheat), crustaceans, molluscs, soybeans, milk, eggs and fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO AGRIBOLOGNA SOC. COOP. AGR. recalls Arandis Macedonia Stagionale (200g; Lots 12259, 12306, 12951 & 13008: Best before 22/02/2024, 24/02/2024, 25/02/2024, 26/02/2024, respectively) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER recalls various Baechler Raclette Fenugrec cheeses (Sold from 23/11/2023 to 27/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Beffroi Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Leduc Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024 & 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls Metro Chef MAROILLES AOP cheese (720g; Lot 355; Best before 06/04/2024, 09/04/2024 & 13/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MIODIS E. Leclerc recalls TERROIR FLEURI brand SAUCISSE SECHE PERCHE / Dry sausage (Lot 015400; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SPAETZLES CARBONARA MUNSTER (Lot 2402192043962552; Use by 24/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand Saucisse sèche de foie / Dry liver sausage (250g; Lot 040400; Best by 26/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES 2 CAPS recalls carré aux orties cheese (Lot 361; Best before 27/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Regent’s Park brand Muffin à la farine complète et 7 graines / Whole wheat and 7 grain muffins (4 pack, 250g; Lot 24031; Best before 01/03/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S recalls Happy Dog: Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) and Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg and 10 kg; Lots 250726P004429 & 250730191383, respectively; Best before 26.07.2025 & 30.07.2025, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls Happy Dog brand Fit & vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg; Lot 250726P004429; Best before 26.07.2025) and Happy Dog brand Supreme Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.


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“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?

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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Recalls and Alerts: February 17–19, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports 87 confirmed cases and 18 hospitalizations in an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats produced by Fratelli Beretta. Cases have been reported from 30 states.

Food Safety Recall: Raw Farms LLC recalls RAW FARMS brand Raw Cheddar Cheese Block (1 lb & 1/2 lb; Batch 20231113-1 or older) and RAW FARMS brand Raw Cheddar Cheese – shred (1/2 lb; Batch 20240116 or older) due to potential E. coli 0157:H7 contamination.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Star Egg Co. Ltd. recalls certain brands of eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, all of which were distributed only in Saskatchewan.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls Kungsörnen Grahamsmjöl / Graham flour, coarse ground (1.5 kg; Best before 13-12-2024) due to undeclared rye.

Allergy Alert (UK): ALDI recalls Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake (600g; Use by 25 February 2024, 26 February 2024, 27 February 2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Tokmanni recalls MERBA Kolmen suklaan keksi / Triple chocolate cookies (180g; Best before 5 December 2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER PREMIUM recalls L’ATELIER DE NOOR brand HOUMOUS SAUCE AUX POIVRONS VERTS / Hummus sauce with green peppers (200g; Lot 460240124; Use by 31/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls PEYAC brand POULET LABEL ROUGE SUD OUEST JAUNE / Whole raw chicken (Lot 2074055257; Use by 01/02/2024 & 02/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese (150g; Use by dates 05/03/2024 & 09/03/2024, and all use-by dates from 16/02/2024 to 25/02/2024 inclusive; Product of Ireland) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Merba B.V. recalls Chocolate Cookies (225g; Lot L2334702; Best before 12-12-2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Milka Oreo Barre (5 x 37g; Lot OSK0934651; Best before 18/08/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Milka Oreo Barre (37g; Lot OSK0934651; Expiry date 08/01/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).


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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