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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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).


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Recalls and Alerts: August 26-27, 2021

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 UPDATE: CDC reports 36 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Infantis infections in 17 states have been linked to consumption of Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays. Please refer to the recall notice, below, for additional information on the implicated products.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA advises the public to avoid purchasing or consuming Felix Custom Smoking branded products due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA has recovered Listeria monocytogenes from environmental samples collected from food contact surfaces as part of an inspection of the production facility. The company has declined to initiate a recall of its products. Please refer to the FDA’s Public Health Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalls Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA (2 x 12-oz pkgs / tray; Best by AUG 27 21 through FEB 11 22; UPC 073541305316; USDA Est. No. EST. 7543B) due to potential contamination with with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium.

Food Safety Recall: Loki Fish Company recalls Keta Salmon Lox (4-oz pkgs; UPC 92103 00111; No Best by dates on packages) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Valley Milk Simply Bottled recalls Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Goat Milk (half-gallon plastic jugs; Code date AUG 28 2021) due to possible Campylobacter jejuni contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Top Quality Dog Food recalls Beef HVM raw dog food (1-lb pkgs; Lot #071521) due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Fried Prawn (300g; Date code 2022-07-18; UPC 131244) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls three varieties of Your Fresh Market brand cookies due to undeclared milk and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Curation Foods recalls Curation Foods brand Kale Salad Blends and multiple Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot PN200616; Best before 17/06/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BYZANCE recalls Bizance brand Lomo de Cebo de Campo tranché / Sliced country-style loin (100g vacuum packs; All lots with Best before dates between 01/08/2020 and 20/08/2021) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Germany): ANKA EU GmbH recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot 200616; Expiry 2023.06) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lombardi Claudio S.R.L. recalls Le Conserve Toscane brand Peperoncino piccante ripieno con tonno e capperi / Hot peppers stuffed with tuna and capers (314 ml; Lot 26032021; Best before 31122024) due to undeclared celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant Broccoli & soybeans with lemon and chili (150; Best before 27 August) due to undeclared sesame oil.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMITE D ETABLISSEMENT HERTA ST POL HERTA SIEGE recalls Herta brand LE BON PARIS A L’ETOUFFEE deli meat (6 slices; Lot #1265084101; Use by 22/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE Chez Pinpin recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromage de vache au lait cru / Cheese made from raw cow’s milk (Lot 16 08, 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Viande de cuisses de poulet désossées sans peau congelées Halal sous vide / Skinless, boneless Halal chicken leg meat, vacuum packed (2 Kg; Lot 114/1/212/21; Best before 24/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUBRET recalls Ecoprix brand Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot #43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCAP DISTRIBUTION recalls Ecoprix brand CERVELAS COUPE BISEAU / Bevel-cut Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot 43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Brie de Meaux AOP 1/2 affiné / half-ripened brie cheese (Sold by the slice from 19/08/2021 to 26/08/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBON CUIT DEMI-LUNE VPF / Cooked ham ((4 slices/tray; Lots T21210, T21217 & T21224; Use by 28/08/2021, 04/09/2021 & 11/09/2021, respectively) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBONNETTE (4 slices/pkg; multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromages de chèvres et mi-chèvre au lait cru / Raw milk cheeses containing goat milk (Lots 16 08, 17 08 & 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix brand club sandwiches containing smoked salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Krone GmbH recalls Forellen-Filets ohne Haut, wacholdergeräuchert, aufgetaut, Marke “Ja” / Yes brand skinless trout fillets, juniper-smoked (125g; Lot #0121290703A; Use by 21.08.2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Van Loon Group recalls Chipolata mix sausages (360g; Use by 26/08/2021 to 01/09/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Cathedral Cove Naturals Ltd recalls Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt (500g; All dates and all batches up to and including 21/10/2021) due to undeclared milk.