Recalls and Alerts: June 13-14, 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: FDA is working to identify the source of a new outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ that has caused 31 confirmed illnesses to date, and is also investigating an new outbreak of 28 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis for which no food source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC, FDA and various state agencies continue to investigate a three-state outbreak of nine cases of Hepatitis A associated with frozen strawberries imported into the United States from Baja California, Mexico. Three of the victims have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters from Dai One Food Co., Ltd, Republic of Korea due to potential Norovirus contamination. Five cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis potentially linked to the oysters have been reported in Hawaii.

Allergy Alert: Gelato Boy recalls Chocolate Chunk Gelato (16 fl oz; Lot code 4043T2; Best by of 04/25; UPC 853457008002) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Supplement Manufacturing Partner Inc. recalls Havasu Nutrition’s Beet Root Powder + (11.5 oz; Lot #111-2023021; Best by January 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Willamette Valley Fruit Co recalls select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico due to the potential for Hepatitis A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters recalls Best Choice Complete Puppy Formula Dog Food (4.4 lb & 16.5 lb; UPC 0 70038 60378 8 & UPC 0 70038 60381 8, respectively; Lot code EP2264; Best before 09-21-23) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: New Alasko recalls Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 00205 4 & 1 069505 800205 1, respectively; Lot HL22227; Best before 2024 AUG 15) and Alasko brand IQF Antioxidant Blend (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 27150 4 & 1 069505 827150 1, respectively; Lot 0052 041 2023; Best before 2023 OC 11) due to Norovirus contamination. The recalled products were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Illnesses have been linked to the consumption of these products.

Food Safety Recall: Simply Delicious recalls Battaglia’s Lorne Park Marketplace frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot #22227; UPC 8 88040 40010 9) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al Kanater brand Tahini (330g; Lot #33101; Best before 2025 JA 31; UPC 6 92551 00053 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fumoir artisanal Indian Bay inc. (Saint-Omer, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ À CHAUD / Hot-smoked salmon and TRUITE FUMÉE À CHAUD / Hot-smoked trout (Sold up to 13 June 2023) due to lack of an expiration date and/or storage temperature instructions on the package label.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Gratin dauphinois à la crème fraîche / Gratin Dauphinois with crème fraîche (850g; Lot 2362 L : M2H074 A11 05:35 à 07:50; Best before 31/03/2026) due to undeclared wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Taifun-Tofu GmbH recalls Räuchertofu / Smoked tofu (200g; Lot L301; Best before 27.08.2023) due to incorrect allergen information.

Allergy Alert (Italy): FVS srl recalls Fortini brand Biscotti frollini all’uvetta e misti / Shortbread biscuits with raisins & Mixed shortbread biscuits (200g, 400g, & 1 kg; Lots 12823, 12923, 13023, 13123, 13223, 13323, 13523; Best before 30/04/2024) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Warp Snacks recalls several Lentil Bites and Chips products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of TerraSana brand Pesto Rosso (bio) / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): WOSTIN’ recalls Pousse de Haricot mungo / Mungo bean sprouts (1 kg; Lots FF07010 & FF07011; Best before 14/06/2023 & 15/06/2023, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM recalls GORGONZOLA MASCARPONE (Lot 230517; Best before dates between 09/06/2023 and 19/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls various U muntagnolu Ghisoni Fior di Corsica Petirosso Fium’orbu fleur de lava petit renoso brand sheep and goat milk soft-curd cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls Rosette Salaisonniers du Pilat dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Rosette / dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette / dry sausage (800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates between 18/07/2023 and 29/07/2023 and between 01/08/2023 and 05/08/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette pur porc / dry pork sausage (~800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates 23/07/2023 and 30/07/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLOMAR INTERMARCHE recalls CHUTE DE SAUMON FUME / Smoked salmon (Lot C003140; Use by 05/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand FEUILLETE SAUMON EPINARD / Salmon & spinach puffs (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand EPINARDS A LA CREME / Creamed spinach (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand TARTELETTES CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach tarts (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand QUICHE CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach quiche (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Viande de boeuf / Beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Steak haché / Ground beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 02/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Much More Market GmbH recalls Elit Cevapcici brand Mici Plini de Carne / Mini meat blinis (900g; Lots 516, 517; Best before 12.11.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): TerraSana Natuurvoeding BV recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): TerraSana recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s Selection blandfärs / Mixed minced meat (500g; Best before 21/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): A. Saiman Trade Ltd. recalls White Chocolate Brownies (no lot code details given) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): That’s Amore Cheese Pty Ltd recalls That’s Amore Cheese Burrata (125g; Use by 22/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: June 12, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: Regal Health Food International, Inc. recalls Regal Gourmet Snacks Milk Chocolate Raisins (16-oz tub; Best by 04/07/24; UPC 028744201002) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: J.T.M. Provisions Company recalls Gordon Choice® Homestyle Chili Topping (5-lb boilable bag; Lot #230732002) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Wawona Frozen Foods recalls year-old packages of its Organic DayBreak Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington from April 15, 2022 to June 26, 2022 because the DayBreak Blend includes organic frozen strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Cricket Creek Farm recalls multiple cheese products due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Pasteurization records did not illustrate the heating element reached required temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CFIA reports that an unspecified number of cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis have been linked to Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries and IQF Antioxidant Blend. Please see recall notice, below.

Food Safety Recall: Apex Commerce Trade recalls Saladitos brand Lupini Beans (580 ml; Lot L 162091; Expiry 2025-AL-18; UPC 8 413295 800514) due to potential for grown of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: New Alasko recalls Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries (1 kg & 5 kg; Lot HL22227; Best before 2024 AUG 15; UPC 6 95058 00205 4 & 1 069505 800205 1, respectively) and Alasko brand IQF Antioxidant Blend (1 kg & 5 kg; Lot 0052 041 2023; Best before 2023 OC 11; UPC 6 95058 27150 4 & 1 069505 827150 1, respectively) due to possible Norovirus contamination. The recalled products were distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has now confirmed 28 cases of Salmonella Muenchen infections across Denmark since March 2023. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert (Austria): dennree Naturkost GmbH recalls dennree Gemüsebratlinge Brokkoli / vegetable patties with broccoli (160g; Best before 10.07.2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Warp Snacks recalls several Lentil Bites and Chips products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAZEDIS E. Leclerc recalls Brochette de poulet basque et curry / Basque chicken curry brochette (Use by 26/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls LE GALIBIER brand SAUCISSON SEC PUR PORC / Dry pork sausage (200g; Lot 315891012; Best before 06/08/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AURILLAC DISTRIBUTION E LECLERC recalls MAS brand TETE PERSILLEE / Marbled head (Lot 131; Use by 29/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO FRANPRIX recalls ROSETTE LYON VERITABLE AU JB / Sausage (3 kg, sold by the slice; Lot PRF 230302; Use by 31/07/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Extra Large King Prawns, Ready to Eat (220g; Use by 14 June 2023) due to presence of raw, uncooked prawns.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Vegetali Foods Pty Ltd recalls One Rusty Jack Indian Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce (400g; All Best Before dates up to and including May 25) due to undeclared cashews.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 9–10, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports that the number of illnesses associated with consumption of morel mushrooms has increased from 30 to 41 cases. The pathogen or cause of illness has not yet been identified.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports that the number of hepatitis A illnesses associated with consumption of frozen strawberries has increased from 8 to 9 cases,

Allergy Alert: Sodexo recalls Simply To Go Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits (8.53oz; UPC 477088125794; All sell by dates up to and including 05/08/2023) and Simply To Go Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits (9.24oz; UPC 477088156552 and 477088150550; All sell by dates up to and including 05/08/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Bakkavor USA recalls Trader Joe’s Genova Pesto (Use by 05/27/2023 with time stamp between 06:28 – 07:07; UPC 0015 7353) due to undeclared milk and walnuts.

Food Safety Recall Expansion: Chang Farm expands their previously announced recall to include ALL Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts within expiry, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Sun Global Imports & Exports Corp. recalls Red Chilli Powder – Extra Hot (25 kg; All units received in shipping container TTLU7963457) due to Bacillus cereus contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Co-op de St-Fabien (Marché Richelieu) (St-Fabien, QC) recalls Saumon atlantique fumé érable / Maple-smoked Atlantic salmon (Sold up to 9 May, 2023) due to absence of storage temperature instruction on label.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut reports that the outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen infections has increased from 16 to 19 cases, spread across five regions of the country. The source of the illnesses remains undetermined.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Tofaha Food recalls Tofaha Bakkerij brand Brazeq koekjes / biscuits (400g & 650g; Lot 030323; All Best before dates from 03/03/2023 forward) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ILHAN FOODS SA recalls NEFIS brand Kéfir – « Raïbi » saveurs grenade, banane et pistache / Pomegranate, banana, and pistachio-flavoured kefirs (8 x 170g; All lots and Use-by dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): To Øl ApS recalls Snublejuice gluten-free beer (Best before 30.05.2023, 31.05.2023, 15.06.2023, 03.08.2023, 19.08.2023, 06.09.2023, 27.10.2023, 14.11. 2023, 22/12/2023, 23/12/2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Penny-Market Kft. recalls Karát roppanós sertés virsli / Crispy pork hot dogs (1000g; All expiration dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Norway): Ferskavarehuset recalls Coop Grill Perfekt Brokkolisalat / Broccoli salad (260g; Lots 100136134 & 100136155; Best before 13/05/2023 and 14/05/2023) due to undeclared fish and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Bergland GmbH recalls Chocola Milk Chocs Vollmilchschokolade Mit Haselnuss-Milchcremefüllung / Chocola Milk Chocs Whole Milk Chocolate With Hazelnut Milk Cream Filling (200g; Best before 30.04.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small, pointed metal parts).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Marie Morin brand Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne / Old-fashioned chocolate mousse (100g & 2 x 100g; Lot 431100002; Use by 11/05/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall Update (Denmark): Haribo recalls multiple candy varieties due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Haribo Lakrids Oy Ab recalls five candy varieties due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): RETHEL CHARCUTERIE recalls RETHEL CHARCUTERIE brand PATE CROUTE A LA VOLAILLE / Poultry paté in pastry crust (450g; Lots 108, 109, 110; Use by 09/05/2023, 10/05/2023, 11/05/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (chicken bone).

Food Safety Recall (France): ST NICOLAS GOURMET recalls ECLAIR BANANE / Banana eclair (Use by 04/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CONSERVERIE CHANCERELLE recalls Connétable brand Filets de maquereaux Label Rouge à la moutarde de Dijon / Red Label filets of mackerel with Dijon mustard (169g; Lot T30170516; Best before 17/01/2026) due to possible underprocessing.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUBRET SYSTÈME U recalls Système U brand Saucisson à l’ail fumé / Smoked garlic sausage (300g; Lot L:7043661 16:07; Use by 27/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Happy Cheeze GmbH recalls Dr. Mannahs Happy White cheese and Dr. Mannahs Happy White mit grünem Pfeffer (120g; Lot 152311 (both products); Best before 08.06.2023 & 10.06.2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): HARIBO Lakrids A/S recalls four candy varieties due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): HARIBO Produktion A/S recalls multiple candy varieties due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Siljans Chark recalls nötfärs / ground beef (400g & 800g; Use by 2023-05-11) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Sepetz Industries Ltd. recalls WELLNESS brand Whole grain-based snack with dried apples and cranberries (6 x 21g; Expiration date 11/15/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): My Food Bag Ltd recalls My Food Bag brand Fresh Lasagne Sheet (100g; Best before 19/05/23 and 23/05/23) due to undeclared egg and gluten (wheat).

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Korea Connections recalls Enoki Mushrooms (300g; Best before 17.08.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Public Health Alert (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish from the western half of the Firth of Thames. Paralytic Shellfish Toxins have been detected at Waimangu Point at levels above the safe limit set by MPI. Please refer to the public health warning for complete details.

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