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: March 21-22, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA has determined that the frozen organic strawberries linked to a current outbreak of Hepatitis A virus infections in the state of Washington originated on certain farms in Baja California (Mexico). The outbreak strain is identical to the strain of Hepatitis A that was responsible for a 2022 outbreak, that was linked to fresh organic strawberries grown in Baja California.

Allergy Alert: Perfection Bakeries D/B/A Aunt Millie’s recalls Our Family® White Hot Dog Buns (8 ct; Best by 4-9-2023 and earlier; UPC 0-70253-75107-3) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: Mutual Trading Co., Inc. recalls three Kagome brand sauces due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Made-With Foods recalls Made-With Frozen Strawberries (10 oz; Use by 11/20/2024; 8-14343-02139-0) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination. The recalled product was sold in certain Meijer stores.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Mariscos Bahia Inc that an October 6 to October 21, 2022 inspection of its facility, conducted as part of an investigation into a multistate Salmonella outbreak, found multiple violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: McGarroch of Micksburg recalls Fresh Pork Breakfast Sausage (approx 1 lb; No code or date information) due to undeclared mustard. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Finland): Raw oysters have been linked to 170 cases of Norovirus in Finland, according to a report in Food Safety News.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Winning recalls De Winning brand Chocoladekoekjes / Chocolate cookies (250g; Best before from 01/03/2023 to 20/05/2023) due to undeclared soy, wheat, eggs and mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls PECHE OCEAN brand QUEUES DE CREVETTES DECORTIQUEES CUITES SURGELEES / Frozen cooked shrimp, without shells (300g; Lot VN325VI013; Best before 18/04/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Mini pâté en croûte noisettes / Mini hazelnut pâté (450g; Lot 304101; Use by 18/03/2023) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Bursam e.K recalls Bursam Gegrillte Fleisch Gewürze / Grilled meat spices (150g; Lot 0430; Best before 01.2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand COULOMMIERS AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (350g; Lot 018 551; Best before 24/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ANNELAURE INTERMARCHE recalls STEAK HACHE A LA DEMANDE / Ground beef (Use by 10/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T.L.C. recalls Plat de côte cuit en gelée / Ribs cooked in jelly (approx. 2.8 kg & 3.6 kg; Lot 23074; Use by 19/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Crèpes from Brittany (4/pkg, 180g; Lots 4AA2069 & 4BB2069; Use by 05/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRISSON CHARCUTIER DU TERROIR recalls Fromage de tête persillé au Bourgogne Aligoté / Marbled head cheese (All lots; Use by dates between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023 and between 01/03/2023 and 06/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls cochon des prés brand boudin noir / Blood sausage (2-pack and 10-pack; Lot M30670014 and M30670002; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls cochon des prés brand boudin noir brasse / coiled blood sausage (Lot M30670006; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls Kérandou brand boudin noir / Blood sausage (2-pack; Lot M30670002; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls BULOTS CUITS NATURE VENDUS A L’ETAL POISSONNERIE / Cooked whelks (Sold from 3 March 2023 to 7 March 2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GILLOT SAS recalls Marie Harel brand Petit camembert au lait cru BIO / Organic raw milk cheese (150g; Lot 018551; Best before 19/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls Neutre / Id’halal / Medina Halal brands Saucisse de volaille corizo Saucisses de volaille fromage Saucisse merguez de volaille / Chorizo poultry sausage, Cheese poultry sausages and Merguez poultry sausages (5kg, 2.6kg, 1kg, 600g; Lot 9773000072; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE LV recalls Saint-Chabret goat milk cheese (~550g; Lot 50.31.22; Use by dates between 22/02/2023 and 06/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE LE GALL recalls Le Gall brand Motte d’Antan au sel de mer de Guérande / Butter with sea salt (250g; Lot 037; Best before 27/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls IKEA kjúklinganaggar / Chicken nuggets (1000g; Lot 174080-3-08-1; Best before 21.12.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di equino / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di equino top selection / Horse sfilaccio (100g; All lots; Use by dates between 02/06/2023 and 13/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): coppiello giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio di manzo / Beef sfilaccio (100g; Multiple lots; Use by dates between 18/06/2023 and 06/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Pers Kjøkken AS recalls Salami (skivet og skalk), Fårepølse (skivet og skalk) og Blokksalami skalk / Salami (sliced and rind), Fårepølse (sliced and rind) and Block salami rind due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Davidov Confectionery recalls Bernoulli Bakery Boutique brand Parmesan crackers (230g; All expiration dates up to and including 30.7.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Gateau House recalls The Gateau House brand Trio Chocolate Mousse Cakes (Mini, Medium and Standard; Purchased between 15 March 2023 up to and including 20 March 2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass)

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