Recalls and Alerts: June 12, 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

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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Recalls and Alerts: February 28 – March 1, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has initiated traceback on a new outbreak of 9 cases of Hepatitis A virus illnesses. The outbreak has not yet been linked to a specific food product.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has initiated sample collection in its ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses. The suspected source of the outbreak has not yet been revealed.

Allergy Alert: Lemonland Food Corp recalls multiple seasoned fisheries and seasoned vegetable products due to undeclared soy, wheat, sesame, peanut, walnut, milk, crab, shrimp, and fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Russell Stover Chocolates recalls Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups (2.4 oz; Lot codes K0521, K0321, K0421, L2122, L2221, L2321; Best before 01MAY23 and 01JUN23; UPC 077260096937 ) due to undeclared pecans.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Daiso Canada Co. Ltd. recalls Certain Chocolate Chip Cookies (10 pieces, 93g; All lot codes where milk is not declared on the label; UPC 4 901050 137172) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Deep Canada Inc. recalls Deep Recipes of South India brand Sambhar Soup (283g; Best by 07/20/23; UPC 0 11433 15023 1) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Fitmenu Traiteur Spécialisé inc. (Laval, QC) recalls BŒUF ROMARIN ET DIJON / Rosemary & Dijon mustard beef and CASSEROLE FAN DE VIANDE / Meat-lover casserole (Sold up to 1 March 2023) due to undeclared fish, soy, sulfites, wheat, gluten and/or milk.

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Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (Finland): Finland reports 10 cases of Norovirus linked to consumption of raw oysters from France.

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Maalderij Roosens NV recalls ‘t Korenveld brand Farine extra 12 / Flour (5 kg & 25 kg bags; Best before dates from 9/04/2023 to 08/07/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls AFROASE brand Piment broyé / Crushed pepper (80g; Lot 8719497392179; Use by 01/05/2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Asia Express Food recalls Pepper Hot Ground, Marke Afroase / Hot ground pepper (80g; Lot GC79.21/273; Use by 01.05.2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Yaadgaar Assorted Baklava (200g, 500g and 1kg; Batch codes 2311, 2324 and 3016; Best before 07/05/2023, 20/05/2023 and 16/07/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Arrabbiata Sauce (350g; Use by 02 March 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Motta srl recalls Sapori Genuini brand Prosciutto cotto a trancio / Sliced cooked ham (750g; Lot L230559; Use by 09-04-2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Motta srl recalls La Bottega del Gusto brand Prosciutto cotto a trancio / Sliced cooked ham (750g; Lot L230559; Use by 24-04-2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Motta srl recalls Il Mercato brand Prosciutto cotto a trancio / Sliced cooked ham (750g; Lot L230559; Use by11-04-2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls Afroase brand Ground chilli pepper – hot (10 x 80g; Lot GC79.21/273; Use by 01.05.2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Arrabbiata Sauce (350g; Use by 02 March 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Plukon Maasmechelen recalls four raw ground chicken products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): LIDL Danmark A/S recalls Alesto Californiske Pistaciekerner, saltede og usaltede / California pistachios, salted and unsalted (70g; Best before 12.08.2023, 13.10.2023 and 14.10.2023) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KERMENE recalls TRADILEGE brand RAPE DE JAMBON FUME VPF / Grated smoked ham (150g; Lot 30854553; Use by 27/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODICLER E.Leclerc Le Brézet – Clermont-Ferrand recalls Fourme fermière de Rochefort Montagne cheese (Best before dates between 30/12/2022 and 05/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRE SCHMIDT Pierre Schmidt recalls Pierre Schmidt brand Feuilleté au Saumon Entier / Whole salmon puff pastry (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRE SCHMIDT Pierre Schmidt recalls Auchan brand Feuillantine au saumon / Salmon puff pastry slices (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRE SCHMIDT Pierre Schmidt recalls Pierre Schmidt brand Feuilleté au Saumon Tranché / Salmon puff pastry slices (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRE SCHMIDT Pierre Schmidt recalls Pierre Schmidt brand Feuilleté au Saumon Demi / Salmon puff pastry half (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA MONTAGNE recalls Fourmes fermières de Rochefort Montagne cheese (Best before dates between 19/02/2023 and 25/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LURE DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC Lure recalls SAUCISSE A GRILLER / Grilling sausage (Lot Chipo 21/02; Use by 27/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls JEAN ROZE brand CHIPOLATAS SUPERIEURES -25% DE SEL / Superior quality chipolata sausages – 25% less salt (6 pieces, 300g; Lot J30510585; Use by 06/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gio’ Mare S.p.a recalls Vongola lupino / Lupine clams (0.5kg, 1kg, 5kg; Lots 233981 & 233972) due to presence of E. coli above the legal limit.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gio’ Mare S.p.a recalls Vongola lupino / Lupine clams (0.5kg, 1kg, 5kg; Lots 233581 & 233781) due to presence of E. coli above the legal limit.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gio’ Mare S.p.a recalls Scrigno di venere bivalve molluscs (1kg & 5kg; Lot 233581) due to presence of E. coli above the legal limit.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Pierre Schmidt brand Feuilleté au Saumon Demi / Salmon puff pastry half (Lots 3041, 3044, 3048; Use by 02/03/2023, 05/03/2023, 09/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls DLL Calzone de poulet / Chicken calzone (Lot 217176; Use by 01/03/2023) and DLL mini burgers de poulet / Mini chicken burgers (Lot 217176; Use by 01/03/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Alesto Pistaches geroosterd / Roasted pistachios (70g; Lot 30031/230131001; Best before 28.10.2023) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Alesto Pistaches geroosterd / Roasted pistachios (70g; Lot 30031/221212001 & 30031/230118001; Best before 12.08.2023 & 15.10.2023) and Alesto Pistaches geroosterd & gezouten / Roasted and salted pistachios (70g; Lot 30030/221213001 & 30030/230119001; Best before 09.09.2023 & 16.10.2023) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Life Health Foods NZ Ltd recalls specific batches of Greater!, Lisa’s, and Prep Kitchen brands of hummus and tahini due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. There have been no reports of associated illnesses so far.

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