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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ADVERSE EVENT INVESTIGATION UPDATE: As of November 30, 2023, FDA has received 57 reports of adverse events potentially linked to Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches. In all cases, the victims are under five years of age. Wanabana USA and Austrofood report that the cinnamon used to manufacture the recalled products was supplied by Negocios Asociados Mayoristas S.A., operating as Negasmart, a third-party distribution company located in Ecuador. FDA has confirmed that Negasmart does not import cinnamon directly into the U.S., and is working with Ecuadorian authorities to investigate the source of the contamination and to determine if the cinnamon in the recalled products was used in other products or distributed as a raw ingredient to other countries. 

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC has received reports of 117 lab-confirmed Salmonella infections linked to consumption of contaminated cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Two people have died and 61 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Gaws Gourmet Foods recalls three varieties of 8” deli subs, and two varieties of breakfast bagel sandwiches due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Manischewitz recalls Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins (0.53 oz; Lot 2283; UPC 072700200387; Display box UPC 072700200356) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Bix Produce recalls Grab N’ Go containers of cut cantaloupe and mixed fruit cups due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: GreenGate Fresh LLLP recalls GreenGate Fresh Standard Cello Spinach (4 x 2.5 lb bags/box; Bag codes 313 SB7 465, 313 SB8 465; Case codes SB7 23 313, SB8 23 313) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Cut Fruit Express Inc. recalls Cantaloupe chunks and fruit mixes containing cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pelleh Poultry Corp recalls approximately 708 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and poultry products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The PHAC has received reports of 66 lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella infections in six provinces. The cases are linked to consumption of cantaloupes imported from Mexico. One person has died and 19 have been hospitalized. The great majority of reported cases are in susceptible populations: 39% in children under five years of age, and 39% in seniors (adults over 65 years of age).

Allergy Alert: Chez Robin marché local (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat (gluten), mustard, and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods recalls Nissui brand Frozen Baked Wheat Cake with Octopus (400g & 1 kg; UPC 0 74410 91914 6 & 0 74410 91922 1, respectively; All lots) due to undeclared fish (pollock).

Food Safety Recall: Rémy L’artisan des viandes inc. (Québec, QC) recalls four products packed in 180g capacity glass jars with metal lids due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Frankly Fresh Salads Incorporated recalls Frankly Fresh Salads brand and Fresh St. Market brand cantaloupe chunks and fruit salads due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: 7-Eleven Canada, Inc. recalls Mixed Melon Chunks (199g; All best before dates up to and including DE 06; UPC 4 21401 02179 9) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled item was distributed in Manitoba.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Start Foods recalls various brands of cantaloupe and fresh fruit products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in British Columbia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Fazer Makeiset recalls Lontoo Rae Cookies (140g; Best before 30.3.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl GB recalls XXL Ocean Sea Cooked & Peeled Large Prawns (1 kg; Best before January 2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (France): KERBAR CENTRE E. LECLERC GOUESNOU recalls centre E. Leclerc de Gouesnou brand steak haché / ground beef (Use by dates between 21/11/2023 and 30/11/ 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Queues de crevettes crues avec carapace / Raw shrimp tails with shells (450g; Lot AI/22184 (2M23); Best before 22/12/2024) due to Vibrio vulnificus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Viande hachée de boeuf vrac hachée à la demande / Bulk ground beef, ground to order (Sold between 13/11/2023 and 24/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR BIOPORC recalls BIOPORC brand Boudins blancs cocktail Biologiques / Organic white cocktail sausages (Lot M320; Use by 11/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MILCO recalls DOMAINE DE BEAUVOIR brand MOUSSE DE CANARD VENDUE A LA TRANCHE / Duck mousse, sold by the slice (1.5 kg roll; Lot 231054; Use by 19/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR CLASSIC brand Lardons nature -30% de sel* et -50% de Mat. GR / Bacon, 30% less salt, 50% less fat (2 x 75g; Lot 311; Use by 22/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bauer Regionale Fleischspezialitäten GmbH recalls Hirschknacker mit Schweinefleisch / Deer crackers with pork (Best before 11.12.2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Tomme Savoie Fermière IGP 29,1% MG / Farm-style cheese, 29.1% fat (Lot 40031023; Use by 20/12/2023) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Fromagerie Fleurette Arnaud Guichard Sàrl recalls Pavé de Rougemont and Pavé de Rougemont Truffé raw milk soft cheeses (160g; Use by dates between November 17th, 2023 and December 23rd, 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Mars Wrigley UK recalls various Revels® products due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of rubber). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Evari Dairy Ltd. recalls sheep feta cheese (400g; Expiry date until 01/16/24) due to E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): General Mills Australia Pty Ltd recalls Old El Paso Hard ‘n Soft Taco Kit (350g; Best before 30 JUN 2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Quality Food World Pty Ltd recalls Fifya Greek Tzatziki, dairy-free (200g; Best before 30-Apr-2024 and 30-May-2024) due to undeclared milk.

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