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United States

Food Safety Recall: Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. recalls Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies (15.5 Oz, 6 Count; Best before 28MAR23, 5MY228001, 28MAR23, 6MY128101) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Public Health Alert: The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAC) warns the public not to purchase or consume dairy products made with raw (unpasteurized) milk from la Ferme Deaubel (Saint-Romain, QC), as these products represent a hazard to health. Sale of dairy products made from raw milk is prohibited in the province of Québec.

Allergy Alert: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. recalls Bliss Balls brand Chocolate Ginger (285g; Best before 30032023; UPC 0 59443 25202 6) and Everland brand Chocolate Hazelnuts (113g; Best before 30092023; UPC 0 59443 75092 8) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were sold in Alberta and British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Oscar and Libby’s Gift Store Inc., Elliot Home + Lifestyle recall Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Everything But… The Sushi & Dumplings Hot Sauce (148 ml; Codes 071122, 081822, 6188, Best before 061025; UPC 8 60008 58851 7) and Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Umami Everyday Sauce (148 ml; Code 031422; UPC 8 67732 00032 2) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Vegn Haus recalls Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Umami Everyday Sauce (148 ml; Batch code 012022; UPC 8 67732 00032 2) due to undeclared soy.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): El Taco Truck recalls Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Steindal ehf recalls El Taco Truck brand Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates; Product of Mexico) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): El Taco Truck recalls Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Choucroute d’Alsace garnie 2 personnes / Alsace sauerkraut for two (Lot M443 & M0443; Use by 26/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT recalls CLERMONT brand Jambonneaux cuits panés x6 / Breaded cooked ham (Lot 306; Use by 26/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand Dès de Tomme de brebis / Cheese made from pasteurized sheep’s milk (120g; Lot 223019301; Use by 26/01/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Frial brand Special pig’s head cooked pork head meat (Lot 2238402; Expiration date 12/14/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Madsha Food Industries recalls Allalhem brand Choma Pepper (250g; Expiry date 14.03.2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Chocolatier Australia Pty Ltd recalls Plum Puddings which have been mislabeled as Christmas Caramels (Best before  JUL 2023 and OCT 2023) due to undeclared almonds and alcohol.