Recalls and Alerts: July 11–12, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA has initiated a traceback in an investigation of eleven cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not been identified.

Allergy Alert: Betty Lou’s Inc. recalls Betty Lou’s Brand Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds (1.5 oz (42g); Batch code / Best before 08MAY24 1283) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: Braga Fresh recalls 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kit (12 oz bags; Lot code BFFS179A2; Best if used by 7/16/23; UPC 9948246932) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Food Safety Recall: International Food Companies DBA International Food Products recalls 1st phorm Level-1 Sustained Assimilation Protein, Chocolate Marshmallow Protein Supplement (2.45 lbs (1.11kg); Lot 23087AP8A; UPC 8 50036-64808 6) and 1st phorm Level-1 Sustained Assimilation Protein, Milk Chocolate Protein Supplement (2.45 lbs (1.11kg); Lot 23088AP8A; UPC 8 50026-19672 6) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns New Manna Food (Tamuning, Guam) that a February 2023 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat production facility revealed serious violations of the Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Restaurant Eatz Encore (Montréal, QC) recalls BŒUF/BEEF BOURGUIGNON (Sold up to 11 July 2023) due to undeclared sulphites, and recalls PÂTÉ AU POULET / Chicken pâté (Sold up to 11 July 2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Jardins du Témis (Pohénégamook, QC) recalls Fleur d’ail MARINÉE / Marinated garlic flower (250 ml; Lots 0001 & 0002) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Green Garden recalls Green Garden brand Mint (8 lb; No batch codes; No UPC) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: T & E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp. recall various brands of caffeinated drinks due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Nébih recalls FREE Csokoládé ízű gluténmentes extrudált gabonapehely / Chocolate-flavoured, gluten-free extruded cereal (300g; Sell by 19.04.2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Pastasalade fusilli pesto / Pasta salad with fusilli pesto (350g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yaadgaar recalls Yaadgaar Celebration Cakes (All Best Before dates up to and including 24 July 2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls BDMP dried yellow stripe trevally (100g; Lot 65253 A; Best before 01/09/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls Økologiske Änglamark Tortilla Wraps / Organic tortilla wraps (240g; Best before 28.08.2023) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Hanegal A/S recalls COOP 365 ØKOLOGI LEVERPOSTEJ / Organic liver pâté (200g; Best before 27.07.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (soft blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): LAUCEL INTERMARCHE recalls POITRINE DE PORC MARINÉE BARBECUE / Marinated pork breast (Lot 03/07/2023; Use by 08/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FERMIERS DE L’ARDECHE recalls multiple brands of raw chicken legs due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CELLERIER HALLE MAISON CELLERIER recalls PERFORMANCES SAS ALPESPACE brand RILLETTES PUR PORC / Pure pork rillettes (Lot p533; Use by 17/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand CREME GLACEE A LA VANILLE AVEC ECLATS D’AMANDES CARAMELISEES SURGELEE / Vanilla ice cream with caramelized almond chips (282g; Lot L23031B1; Best before 31/01/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GEDIS LECLERC recalls E.LECLERC brand Pavé de veau à l’emmental / Veal steak with Emmental cheese (Lot 120623; Use by 20/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CESAR ET LOUISA SARL recalls les ptites cabines brand Rillettes de Lieu Jaune Aux Agrumes / Citrus pollock rillettes (90g; Lot 2305601; Use by 25/02/2026) due to inadequate sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): AGIS recalls AGIS brand PAD THAI AU POULET Nouilles de riz, poulet rôti & omelette / Chicken pad thai with rice noodles, roast chicken and omelette (330g; Lot 1641; Use by 18/07/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): GUERANDIS E.Leclerc recalls Interne brand MERGUEZ sausage and Boulette merguez sp couscous / Merguez dumplings with couscous (Use by 05/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIPORC recalls MAITRE COCHON brand Pâté de campagne au Cognac / Country-style pâté with cognac (180g; Lot 23126147; Best by 01/06/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): TRADITION & TERROIR DU SUD OUEST recalls TRADITION & TERROIR brand SAUCISSE DE TOULOUSE / Toulouse sausages (4 pieces; Lot 231779003; Use by 16/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODILONNE E.LECLERC recalls Milanaise de veau paprika / Veal patties with paprika (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Troll Salmon recalls Røkt laks i skiver / Sliced smoked salmon (Batch 216; Use by 23.05.23) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Sci-Mx Nutrition recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour (1.5 kg bags; Batch codes W110429, W110430, W110431; Best before March 2025) due to dangerous levels of caffeine in the product.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Port Melbourne Paletas Pty Ltd recalls Rocky Road Paleta Ice-Creme (60g; All best before dates from 13 AUG 2023 up to and including 10 SEP 2023) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 4–5, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Lay’s Classic Potato Chips (13 oz. and 15 5/8 oz.; Multiple manufacturing codes) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected codes.

Food Safety Recall: lēf Farms recalls lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens (4 oz pkg; Lot SP10723- 1RGH1; Best by 5/5/23; UPC 8 50439 00709 1) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Plats du Chef recalls M&M Food Market brand Cheesy Pizza Rolls (460g; Lot 2112; UPC 6 61815 01996 2) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Lidl recalls Demi-langoustes cuites congelées / Frozen, cooked lobster half (2 pieces – 420g; Lot 223767W & 230204W; Best before 31/08/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): ASD DISTRIBUTION recalls CROCELLA brand ABRICOT SEC / Dried apricots (250g; Lot 89907032023; Use by 04/09/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): ASD DISTRIBUTION recalls CROCELLA brand RAISIN GOLDEN / Golden raisins (400g; Lot 79006032023; Use by 06/09/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Molkerei Alois Müller GmbH & Co. KG recalls Müller Vegan Mousse Schoko / Vegan chocolate mousse (2 x 70g; Best before 13.05.2023 & 27.05.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft recalls SPAR FREE FROM gluténmentes tallér köménymaggal / gluten-free crackers with caraway seeds (100g; Use by 25.07.2023 & 02.08.2023) and SPAR FREE FROM gluténmentes tallér sajttal / gluten-free crackers with cheese (100g; Use by 25.07.2023 & 02.08.2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Ziegler Kft. recalls Ziegler Gluténmentes tallér sajttal / gluten-free crackers with cheese (100g; Use by 03.11.2023 & 07.11.2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Mercanti Srl recalls VERSO NATURA BIO CONAD brand MUESLI CON MORE DI GELSO biologico / Organic muesli with mulberry (300g; Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Alois Müller GmbH & Co.KG recalls Vegan Mousse Schoko / Vegan chocolate mousse (2 x 70g; Use by 13.05.2023 & 27.05.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Asia Express Food recalls Afroase brand Pepper soup spices (80g; Lot PS45.22/313; Best before 01/12/2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): PASO Traiteur recalls PASO brand Préfou à l’Ail / Garlic bread (350g; Lot 131220017; Use by 28/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRETZELS MORICETTES MFP POULAILLON recalls POULAILLON brand PAVE JAMBON EMMENTAL / Ham and emmental cheese sandwich (Lot 111523; Use by 04/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISON PERTUISIENNE recalls 1958 La Pertuisienne brand AGNEAU BROCHETTE PROVENCALE / Provençal style lamb brochettes and AGNEAU BROCHETTE THYM ROMARIN / Thyme & rosemary lamb brochettes (packs of 10; Lot 260423; Use by 05/05/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTGOLFIERE E.LECLERC recalls Viande hachée vrac à la demande rayon traditionnel boucherie / ground meat, bulk (Lot 41/223110707; Use by 17/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff style roast (Sold by the slice; Lot 2311705601; Use by 07/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL ROTHAN la ferme gourmande recalls ferme gourmande brand tartiner / spread (Lot 23/04/2023; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VALLEGRAIN DISTRIBUTION recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti Provençal / Provençal style roast (~1 kg; Lot 2311605601; Use by 06/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES DELICES DE CLOBERT – MAISON GIFFAUD recalls Chipolatas nature / unseasoned chipolatas sausages (80/90g x 28 pieces; Lot 41/51117312205; Use by 15/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic and metal fragments).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Share GmbH recalls share Bio Nussriegel Schoko & Heidelbeere / Organic chocolate and blueberry nut bar (35g; Lot GT3013; Best before 12.10.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): ALDI Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt. recalls Csemege páros kolbász / Delicacy double sausage (250g; Lot 38087; Use by 09.06.2023) and Paprikás, csípős páros kolbász / Peppery, spicy double sausage (250g; Lot 39087; Use by 09.06.2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Memetok Kinachim Ltd recalls Mousse duet – pareve (85g; All expiration dates up to and including 20/06/23), Chocolate mousse – pareve (80g; All expiration dates up to and including 20/06/23), and Bavarian – pareve (80g; All expiration dates up to and including 20/06/23) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Liang Yi Food Industries Pte Ltd recalls Liang Yi Vegetarian Black Pepper Chop (Expiration date 30 December 2024) and Liang Yi Vegetarian Roasted Meat (Expiration date 30 December 2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Caviar House & Prunier (HK) Limited recalls Balik Pearls brand Lachskaviar (100g; Batch 113023; Best before December 31, 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): My Queen Pty Ltd recalls Bourbon Petite Crackers Seaweed Salt (45g; Best before 06/2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Countdown Alexandra recalls specific batches of its Countdown brand baked in-store bakery items due to foreign matter contamination (metal fragments). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 22-23, 2022

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United States

Allergy Alert: Culture Fresh Foods recalls True Goodness by Meijer Oat-Based Plain Yogurt Alternative (24 oz; Lot #2002; UPC 7-13733-03918-5) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: World Variety Produce, Inc. recalls Melissa’s Pasta Para Duros (12 oz / 340g; UPC 0-45255-15273-9) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Morasch Meats Inc. recalls BEEF DICED 3/10# BAGS, raw frozen diced beef products (30 lb; Case code FM010152; Lot #082422; date of 8/24/2022 on case label) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc recalls Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens (1.75 oz; Use by dates 12/17/22 and 12/24/22; UPC 77890-25036), Wegmans Organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweet Pea Leaves (5 oz; Use by 12/20/22; UPC 77890-52377) and Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Cat Grass (1 EA; Sold since 10/25/22; UPC 77890-50938) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Venetian Meat & Salami Co. Ltd. recalls Venetian Meats brand Finocchiona Salami Sweet Fennel (2 kg; All Best Before Dates bearing Lot 242) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. (Vaudreuil-Dorion) recalls Fromage de style feta / Feta cheese (variable packaging; Sold up to 22 December 2022) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Sweden): Health authority reports 30 cases of Shigella infections associated with travel to Cape Verde.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): S.A. CORMAN recalls BALADE brand Pâte à tartiner au chocolat NOISETTE / Chocolate-hazelnut spread (230g; Lots 03035982, 03041396, 03050309 & 03058977; Best before 19/10/2022, 21/11/2022, 02/01/2023 & 09/02/2023) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Deliciest Kasvispelmenit / Vegetable dumplings (400g; Best before 08.11.2023) and Deliciest Liha-Pinaatti Pelmenit / Meat & spinach dumplings (400g; Best before 09.11.2023) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (France): TOTOLA DeNeuville recalls DeNeuville brand Pâte de fruits mini pastilles acidulés / Sour fruit pastilles (170g & 320g; Lot 22828) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority announces recall of Balade brand Pâte à tartiner au chocolat et aux noisettes – I Love Choco / Chocolate hazelnut spread (230g; Lots 03058977 & 03050309; Best before 02/01/2023 & 09/02/2023) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (UK): Korea Foods Company Ltd recalls Sunshine in the Morning drink (180ml, 500ml and 1.5 L; All Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): ESCARGOTS DU VERCORS SCEA recalls Esc’Apéro Sauce Corse, Picant / Escargots in spice Corsican sauce (Lot 33221130; Best before 31/01/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN brand JAMBON SUPERIEUR DECOUENNE DEGRAISSE 8 TRANCHES / Rindless, defatted superior ham, 8 slices (320g; Lot 1129587; Use by 02/01/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL FONFREYDE recalls l’aredienne brand pied au vin / Foot in wine (Lot 336; Best by 02/12/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL FONFREYDE recalls l’aredienne brand boudin en boite / Canned sausages (190g; Lot 76; Best by 17/03/2025) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL FONFREYDE recalls l’aredienne brand patandouillettes / Chitterlings (190g; Lot 295; Best by 22/10/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Laiterie de la vallée de Munster – Fromagerie recalls Laiterie de la Vallée de Munster brand Tomme de la vallée Nature, Tomme de la vallée Truffe noire, & Tomme de la vallée Ail des Ours / Plain, Black truffle, & Wild garlic cheeses (Multiple lot codes and Best by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Laiterie de la vallée de Munster – Fromagerie recalls Laiterie de la Vallée de Munster brand Tommette Nature, Tommette Ails des Ours, Tommette Fenugrec, & Tommette Truffe Noire / Plain, Wild garlic, Fenugreek & Black truffle cheeses (Multiple lot codes and Best by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Laiterie de la vallée de Munster – Fromagerie recalls Laiterie de la Vallée de Munster brand Munster Grand Nature Munster Petit Nature Munster Grand Cumin Munster Petit Cumin au lait cru / Plain and Cumin flavoured Munster cheeses made with raw milk (Multiple lot codes and Best by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Riegelein & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG recalls Santa Claus in town brand Weihnachtsmann aus Vollmilch-Schokolade / Milk chocolate Santa (200g; Lot L-102293N; Best before 31.07.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LA CASEARIA CARPENEDO SRL recalls ACCADEMIA DEL FORMAGGIO brand Brillo di TREVISO cheese (380g; Lot 08162J22; Best before 13/03/23, 16/03/23, 05/04/23, 09/04/23, 12/04/23 & 13/04/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): E. Ga. S.r.l. recalls La Bottega del Gusto brand Salame Milano / Salami (350g; Lot L22D259; Best before 17-01-2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Almondy recalls Almondy brand Almond cake with DAIM, sold at IKEA (400g; Lot L2140; Expiry date 11/18/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Susaeta brand Cooked pork head meat (100g; All lot codes and expiration dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): IKEA FOOD SUPPLY AG recalls DAIM brand Almond and chocolate cake (400g; Lot L2140; Expiry date 11/18/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls several Smoked Trout and Smoked Salmon products, produced by St James Smokehouse, due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd. recalls Prego Carbonara Mushroom Pasta Sauce (665g; Lot 2022081716; Expiry date 17.08.2023; Time stamp 22:18 to 23:20; Product of Malaysia) due to spoilage.