Recalls and Alerts: November 4–6, 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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Final Update): The CDC reports a total of 2,272 Cyclospora illnesses in 40 US states since April 1, 2024, among individuals who have not traveled outside of the United States. There were no deaths, but 186 outbreak victims were hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Grandy Organics recalls Gluten Free Honey Oat Granola (3-lb bags and 25-lb cases (2 bags/case); Lot 231017-03459-1; UPC 648960034590) due to undeclared coconut.

Food Safety Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc recalls Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES (29-oz bag; Lots 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209 and 2483BRV0210; Best if used by SEP 04, 2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: L’atelier du pain inc. (Magog, QC) recalls CAVIAR D’AUBERGINE / Eggplant caviar and FOIE GRAS 400GRS / Foie gras, 400g (All lots) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Meomodo recalls Greeny brand Macadamia Mix Sel de mer / Macadamia mix with sea salt (125g; Lot 230816002333; Best before 12/8/2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Maaltijdsalade Kip Indiase Stijl / Indian style chicken salad (400g; Best before 06-11-2023) due to undeclared nuts and almonds.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck legs (350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EKIBIO recalls PRIMEAL brand HARICOTS VERTS BIO & DEMETER / Organic green beans (340g; Lots between Lb122222.46000 and LB122222.49000; Best before 31/12/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): CENTRE ELABORATION DES VIANDES Celvia Elaborés recalls ID’HALAL brand Escalope viennoise sous atmosphère modifiée / wienerschnitzel (1 kg; Lot 4703487338; Use by 28/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IN.AL.PI. S.P.A. recalls SAPOR DI CASCINA brand FORMAGGINI / Cheeses (280g; Lots 230727 & 230915; Best before 23/01 & 13/03/24) due to mold contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Finland): Musti & Mirri recalls SMAAK Adult Grain Free Fish dog food (2 kg & 10 kg; Best before 3.4.2025 & 4.4.2025) due to reports of pet illnesses. Symptoms include nausea, temporary weakness in the limbs, fatigue, polyarthritis, severe pain and fever. The cause of the illnesses is under investigation.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Imei (Exim) Pte Ltd. recalls Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml; Lot JAN code – 4901033 630188; Expiry date November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024; Product of Japan) due to product spoilage.


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