Recalls and Alerts: April 6–8, 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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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Zinman Marché de volailles St-Dominique (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUCISSE SECHE DOUCE / Mild dried sausage (Best before 2 September 2024 and 16 September 2024) and SAUCISSE SECHE FORTE / Spicy dried sausage (Best before 2 September 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Cocohagen A/S recalls Cocohagen Vanilla økologiske plantebasserede kakaotrøfler / Organic plant-based cocoa truffles (20g; Lot 9-5-6) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Food Safety Recall (France): VICANTUS CARREFOUR recalls Langue de boeuf sauce piquante / Beef tongue with spicy sauce (Lot 24075; Use by 13/06/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls saucisse à croquer / Snack sausage (Sold between 18/03/2024 and 22/03/ 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Earl Louet recalls Earl Louet brand Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheeses (Lots 25/03,26/03,27/03; Use by 17/05/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CC28 DISTRIBUTION Market recalls steak haché fabriqué au stand traditionnel du magasin Market Albertville De Gaulle / Ground steak (Produced between 22/03/2024 et le 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Kühlmann GmbH recalls Kühlmann Hummus Trio (Lot -24 L09454 (01); Best before 04.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus brands of fresh chicken, including whole chicken, breast, tenderloin, thigh meat, pieces, seasoned breast (Lots 011-24-09-3-66 and 011-24-09-2-07; Pack dates 02.04.2024 – 05.04.2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): ProBox recalls all ProBox Just Smoothie products due to ProBox not being approved to produce these products and also using an incorrect approval number. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Cuor di scelta brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (1000g; Lots 02AUIE, 03AUIE, 17MTIE, 29MTIE; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (1000g; Lots 02AUIE, 03AUIE, 17MTIE, 29MTIE; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (350g; Lots 30MTID, 03AUID; Best before 30/10/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (300g; Lots 03AURO, 17MTRO, 19NTRO, 20NTRO, 22NTRO, 30MTRO; Best before 30/10/2025, 30/11/2025 & 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Versilfood brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (450g; Lot 03AURG; Best before 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Versilfungo S.p.A. recalls Cuor di scelta brand Frutti di bosco / Berries (450g; Lots 02AUSB, 16MTSB, 21NTSB; Best before 30/10/2025, 30/11/2025, 30/12/2025) due to Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Globe Consultancy Services Pty Ltd recalls Frisp Oats Peanut Butter (150g; Best before 14/01/26) due to undeclared milk.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 14–15, 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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION / Recall: Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture recalls Oysters from Norm Bloom and Son, Westport, CT (Harvested 2/20/2024; Lot 207) due to potential Norovirus contamination. The specified oysters are associated with a norovirus outbreak in Minnesota, according to an advisory issued by the FDA.

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms Pacific recalls kroger APPLE WALNUT WITH CHICKEN SALAD KIT FOR ONE (5.5 oz; Lots TFPM059B41, TFPM060B41, TFPM061A41, TFPM062A41, TFPM063B41, TFPM064A41, TFPM064B41, TFPM065A41, TFPM066A41, TFPM067A41, TFPM068A41, TFPM069B42, and TFPM071A41; Use by dates 03/12/24 through 03/22/24) due to undeclared wheat.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Supermarché Mile-End (Montréal, QC) recalls CORNICHON MARINÉ / Pickles (All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Kam Ding Investment Ltd. recalls K-Fresh Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code 240102; UPC 4 892742 010234) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): NV Snack Food Poco Loco, Belgien recalls Snack Day gesalzene Tortilla Chips / Salted tortilla chips (300g; Lot 34045 0421; Best before 14.12.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Terra Sandwich plantaardige bacon ei / Plant-based bacon-and-egg sandwich (Best before 15-03-2024) due to undeclared celery and oats.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Tête pressée en tranches / Head cheese slices (200g; Expiry dates 21/03/2024, 25/03/2024, 28/03/2024, 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand spinazie fijngesneden / Finely chopped spinach, frozen (450g; Best before 31-01-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles)

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER recalls Raclette Baechler Piment Fromage Baechler Piment / Cheeses with pimento (Lot 23 339 7; 25/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETS BOCQUET recalls Cora brand Steak hache 5% / Ground beef, 5% fat (Lot 40595076; Use by 05/03/2024) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETS BOCQUET recalls Bocquet brand Steak hache / Ground beef, 5% (Lot 40595076; Use by 05/03/2024) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls L’escargotière Champenoise brand Escargots au court-bouillon (Lot 1528; Best before 30/11/2025) due to pH instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Ferme D’Heli’sens brand Escargotine (Lot 1526; Best before 30/11/2025) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Ferme D’Heli’sens brand 5 douzaines d’escargots en court bouillon / 5 dozen escargots in court bouillon (Lot 1525; Best before 30/11/2025) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): VINDEMIA DISTRIBUTION CARREFOUR recalls AILE DE POULET JAUNE (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls U SAVEURS brand Jambon cuit supérieur à l’ancienne Bleu Blanc Coeur / Old-fashioned superior cooked ham (3/4 slices, ~210g; Lot 02406506; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand SPAETZLE fabriqués dans le Val d’Argent (400g; Lot 07010824; Use by 14/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEIT DE BRUNAS recalls Tomme vache au lait cru / Raw cow’s milk cheese (Lots 696 to 783 & 001 to 074; Best before dates between 11/03/2024 and 07/05/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA GRAND’LANDE recalls Le Gargilesse brand Fromage blanc de chèvre / White goat’s milk cheese (340g; Lots 64 & 65; Best by 22/03/2024 & 23/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ardo NV recalls three brands of Junger Spinat gehackt / Chopped spinach, frozen (450g; Best before 12/2025 and 01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Mondelez Polska Production sp. recalls Milka Oreo Cioccolato al latte delle Alpi con biscotti al cacao in pezzi e ripieno di crema al latte / Milk chocolate with cocoa biscuit pieces and cream filling (37g; Lot OSK934422; Best before 1.8.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Consorzio Pescatori di Goro Soc. Coop O.P recalls Vongola o lupino / Clams (1 kg; Multiple lot codes) due to E. coli contamination above permitted levels.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): S.C. Salaam Food srl recalls Shama Seekh kebab chicken (8 pcs / 900g; Lot 300323-12; Best before 29/03/2025) due to lack of appoval stamp.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MAGRINI LE DELIZIE SRL recalls SALSA DI NOCI / Walnut sauce (90g; Lot 054/24; Best before 23/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Pistaches / Pistachios (200g; Lot 672816; Best before 31/10/2024) due to aflatoxin (mycotoxins) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Tête pressée en tranches / Head cheese slices (200g; Expiry dates 21/03/2024, 25/03/2024, 28/03/2024, 02/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Spinazie deelblokjes / Chopped spinach, frozen blocks (450g & 800g; Various batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): A la Carte Produkter AS recalls Ronce østers fra Frankrike / Ronce oysters from France (Lots 24094RON3 & 24114RON3; Pack dates 28.02.2024 & 06.03.2024, respectively) due to possible Norovirus contamination. Several Norovirus illnesses have been reported.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): GEKA recalls Culinea Nuggets cu pui / Chicken nuggets (500g; Batch code ED03.02.2024 049502204845; Use by 03.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Taj Foods recalls Taj Chopped Spinach (450g; Batch codes 144009 and 144010; Best before January 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).


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Recalls and Alerts: March 2–4, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.



“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

Food Safety Recall: CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation recalls TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings (6 oz, 6 pieces; Lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic from a permanent marker pen).

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE U recalls QUENELLE DE VEAU SAUCE FINANCIERE AROMATISEE / VEAL QUENELLE WITH FLAVORED FINANCIAL SAUCE (400g; Lot GAFU*05/04/2026; Best before 05/04/2026) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL LA COCOTTE GOURMANDE BIO recalls La Cocotte Gourmande brand Houmous curry / Hummus curry (180g; Lot A329-23; Best before 30/11/2026) due to risk of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FERME DE LA VIEILLE ABBAYE recalls multiple varieties of La ferme fermier au lait du jour brand yoghurts (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ARDO GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Junger Spinat Gehackt / Chopped young spinach (450g; Lots 144003 & 144004; Best before 01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal shavings).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rügenwalder Mühle and KoRo Handels GmbH recall Veganes MühlenHack auf Soja Basis (75g; Lot WE4401; Best before 01/25) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Societa’ Agricola La Bruna S.S. recalls TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA brand CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODOTTO DELLA MONTAGNA / Cheese (2 kg; Lots 23147011 and 23154011; Best before 15-18/03/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ITN EKO POVLEN recalls Metro Chef brand MORE DI BOSCO MC / Blackberries (1 kg; Best before 19/08/2025; Product of Serbia) due to Norovirus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Zany Zeus Limited recalls Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese (Batch code 13022024; Best before 08.04.2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.


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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?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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