Recalls and Alerts: April 30–May 1, 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: CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of 12 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in California and Washington state. Seven of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized, two with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Ten of the 10 people interviewed reported having eaten walnuts; almost all reported buying organic walnuts from bulk bins in food co-ops or natural food stores. FDA traceback identified Gibson Farms, Inc. as the common supplier of nuts in this outbreak. The company has announced a product recall.

Food Safety Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns the public not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Sunset View Creamery LLC due to possible Campylobacter jejuni contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of this harmful bacteria.

Food Safety Recall: Gibson Farms recalls Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts (25 lbs bulk boxes; Lots 3325-043 & 3341-501; Expiration dates 5/21/25 & 6/7/25) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Cargill Meat Solutions recalls approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Korean Food, Inc. citing serious violations of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (Produce Safety Rule).

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Fruiterie Milano inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls ESCALOPE DE POULET / Chicken breast and LASAGNA À LA BOLOGNESE PETIT / Small lasagna bolognese due to undeclared allergens.

Food Safety Recall: Centennial General Partner Inc. recalls Centennial Food Service brand Ground Pork (5 kg; Code 54655; Production dates 2023 NO 06 & 2023 NO 08) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Champfleuri (Montréal, QC) recalls all products sold up to and including 30 April 2024, because the products were prepared, stored and packaged under insanitary conditions and represent a hazard to human health.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls mini chocoladebollen / Mini chocolate balls (Best before 13-05-2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Spain): INÉS ROSALES SAU recalls Extra virgin olive oil cakes (180g; Batch code L-24103103; Expiration date 12/01/2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Distributor recalls HACENDADO brand MARIA COOKIES GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY FREE (205g; Lot 05/29/25 060 20:52 1; Best before 05/29/2025) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls FITSTYLE brand Gluten-free whole oatmeal DINO COOKIES (500g; Batch code J290224A; Best before 01/31/2025) due to undeclared gluten, sulfites, mustard and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls PROTELLA brand Oatmeal cookies (1000g; Batch codes L040324A and M020424A; Best before 02/28/2025) due to undeclared egg, sulfites, mustard and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls IRON SUPPLEMENTS brand JUST ISOLATE WHEY 90% Chocomilk Flavor (2000g; Batch codes M120324D & V220923C; Best before 06/15/2025 & 09/30/2025, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls PROCELL brand OATCELL whole oatmeal flour (1.5 kg; Best before 12/16/2024, 12/26/2024 and 02/24/2025) due to undeclared mustard and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls ZERONUTRITION brand CREATINE MONOHIDRATE PRO (300g; Batch code M050324A; Best before 06/26/2025) due to undeclared soy, sulfites, mustard and nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls IRON SUPPLEMENTS brand BCAA+GLUTAMINE STRAWBERRY ACID FLAVOR (400g; Batch code X210224D; Best before 10/31/2025) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE SAINTE GODELEINE recalls FRERES BERNARD brand LA BOITE CHAUDE / Cheese (230g; Lot 07524; Best before 24/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE SAINTE GODELEINE recalls FRERES BERNARD brand FRUITE DU CAP GRIS NEZ / Cheese (230g; Lot 07524; Best before 24/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE SAINTE GODELEINE recalls LE BOCAGE VERT / Cheese (230g; Lot 07524; Use by 16/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand Pâté de tête aux cornichons / Head cheese with pickles (200g; Lot 110400; Use by 25/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): FRoSTA Srl recalls La Valle degli Orti brand Minestrone Classico (850g; Lot L4043F10; Best before 08.2025) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Tugas brand Alfalfa Sprouts (50g; Batch code 5140012S106E; Expiration date 05/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): HenKing Foods Pty Ltd recalls Mr Lees Noodles Henking Coconut Chicken Laksa (65g; Best before 14/06/24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Rogers Distribution Limited recalls Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Gluten Free Batter Mix (400g; Batch code 7093; Best before 26/01/26) due to undeclared wheat and gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Arrotex Pharmaceuticals recalls 28GO Go Bar – Triple Choc Protein (55g; Best before 28/06/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).


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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

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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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Recalls and Alerts: December 14–15, 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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“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: The CDC has received reports of 302 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in 42 US states linked to contaminated cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Four people have died and 129 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Valley View Candies recalls All Fudge products – Peanut Butter Fudge, Maple Nut Fudge, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Walnut Fudge (8 oz clear, plastic, clam shell containers) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. recalls TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN (15-oz. cartons; Lot code KL3K03; Best by 12/26/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of clear, hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall: The Quaker Oats Company recalls specific granola bars and granola cereals (Best before dates up to and including Aug- 02-24) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice and supplementary list for complete details on the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide in the United States and also sold in Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

Food Safety Recall: Stop & Shop recalls Trufresh Cantaloupe (Sold to customers from Oct. 23 to Nov. 11, 2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express Spinach (8 oz; Use by Dec 15, 2023; UPC 0 71279 13204 4) and Publix Spinach (9 oz; Use by Dec 14, 2023; UPC 0 41415 00886 1) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Chang Farm recalls Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts (12 oz; December 13th, 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The PHAC has received reports of 153 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in eight provinces linked to consumption of cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Six people have died and 53 were hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Forget (Berthierville, QC) recalls COQUILLE FRUITS DE MER / Seafood coquille (2-pack) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Le Richmond Marché Italien (Montréal, QC) recalls Tourtière maison / Home-style meat pie due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert: Les mets Lucas (Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, QC) recalls Tourtières (2 x 625 g) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Les mets Lucas (Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (4 x 65 g; Sold up to 13 December 2023) due to possible food safety risk.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Blais inc (Chandler, QC) recalls four smoked fish products that may represent a food safety risk. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls – Veggie Chicken Pasta (130g; Best before 2024 FE 21, 2024 MR 03 & 2024 SE 12: UPC 6 28619 88103 4) and Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls – Veggie Beef Lasagna (130g; Best before 2024 FE 22, 2024 MR 06 & 2024 SE 13; UPC 6 28619 88102 7) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of wood).

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd.  recalls Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE057D; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Centennial General Partner Inc. recalls Centennial Food Service brand Meat products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (France): French authorities report six confirmed cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) due to infection with a shiga toxin-producing E. coli. All six victims attended a nursery/daycare facility in Toulouse. The infections were associated with consumption of Morbier cheese produced by Route des Terroirs.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): INEX S.A. recalls Bambix brand Groeidrink rijst 1-3A / Rice growth drink, 1-3 years (1 L; Lot 534695; Best before 15/11/24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Fleischhof-Rasting GmbH recalls multiple My Veggie brand products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises that Abad Royal Shrimp Black Tiger Shrimps (2 kg; Batch code TIC4422AF; Best before 28/10/24 and 31/10/24; Product of India) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Food safety authority advises that Naturalia brand Raisins Sultanines / Sultana raisins (500g; Lot 350019796-02-167; Best before 12/07/2024) contains undecliared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Charlie Bigham’s recalls Thai Green Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice (805g; Use by 21 December 2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): ENTREMONT ALLIANCE recalls ENTREMONT brand Plateau duo de Raclette & Morbier / Cheese (350g; Multiple lot codes; Best before dates between 01/12/2023 and 13/1/2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC SAINT LOUIS recalls Baechler brand Raclette Ail des Ours / Wild garlic raclette (Lot 230185; Best before 16/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHERES EXPANSION E.Leclerc recalls Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraisse torchon / Defatted, rindless superior cooked ham (Sold by the slice; Lot 34705363; Use by 18/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Ballottine Belle Epoque brand Galantine de Volaille / Poultry galantine (Sold by the slice; Lot 296292; Use by 15/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA CHEVRE RIEUSE recalls LA CHEVRE RIEUSE brand Fromage de Chèvre Lait Cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 2711233; Best by 27/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls PAQUITO brand MELANGE CROQUANT / Crunchy mix (500g; Lot L5; Best before 30/08/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTS & TERROIRS recalls Maison MONTS et TERROIRS brand PLATEAU RACLETTE TRIO GOURMAND / Sliced cheese platter (600g; All lots; Best before dates between 25/11/2023 and 19/01/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TOURIS INTERMARCHE recalls SVA JEAN ROZE brand Viande hachée / Ground meat (Lot B146000005810) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRELIDIS E.LECLERC recalls Crépinette de porc provencale / Pork meatballs (Sold from 08/12/2023 to 09/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARGIBEX INTERMARCHE recalls TOMME DE BAZAS Cheese (~200g; Use by 10/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FKS Frischkonzept Service GmbH recalls Morbier Stücke / Morbier cheese wedges (180-200g; Multiple best before dates) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ROUTE DES TERROIRS recalls Morbier Cheese (7 kg; All best before dates up to and including 17/01/24) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Nestlé Norge AS recalls Morsmelkerstatning «NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1» / Infant formula (Batch code 33120742C1; Best before 29.11.2025) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norrköpings mejeri recalls Basimo brand vitost / White cheese (900g; Best before 09022024, 08032024, 15032024) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Princes Group recalls a number of canned bean products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small rubber balls). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Life Health Foods NZ Ltd recalls Lisa’s brand Hummus Chargrilled Capsicum (200g; Use by 07.01.2024) due to undeclared cashew.


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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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