Recalls and Alerts: February 20–21, 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 UPDATE: FDA releases list of retailers who sold recalled Rizo-López queso fresco and cotija cheeses and products containing those cheeses. The recalled items have been implicated in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses.

Vitamin Supplement Safety Recall: Nordic Naturals recalls Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid 400IU (0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL); Lot 234909; Expiration date December 2025) due to to a manufacturing error that resulted in an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Magasin Lagoria Viau inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls YOGURT AUX MIEL GRANOLA SUPERFRUITS MURE ET FRAMBOISE / Yogurt with honey granola, superfruits, blackberry and raspberry (All lots) due to undeclared soy, gluten (barley) and peanuts, and recalls TORTELLINI A LA VIANDE SAUCE ROSE / Meat tortellini with pink sauce (All lots) due to undeclared soy and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Eden (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple products due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Allergy Alert: Lqnn, Inc. recalls Bành Pia brand Hopia Cake – Mung Bean-Durian (480g; Best by 06 MR 24; UPC 8 936014 318942) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Fresh Canada Foods, ULC recalls Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit (329g; Best before 2024 FE 21; UPC 0 30223 06139 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Aerzener Brot und und Kuchen GmbH recalls REWE Bio Das Pure / Organic Das (300g; Lot 15120244; Best before 24.07.2024) due to undeclared carrots and walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Chocolade eitjes wit / White chocolate eggs (Best before 30-06-2024) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Ahorramás recalls Ahorramás brand chicken and mushroom empanada (500g; Expiry dates 20/02/2024, 21/02/2024, 22/02/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): IGOR s.r.l. recalls Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, Sorte „dolce/mild“ / mild Gorgonzola cheese (200g; Best before 24.02.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEVALLOIS DISTRIBUTION E. LECLERC recalls E.LECLERC brand FOUFERUS PRE EMBALLE LS / Cheese (Use by 10/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls Arizona brand COOKIES AUX TROIS CHOCOLATS / Triple Chocolate Cookies (200g; Lot 2334710; Best before 11/09/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS MICHEL DUPUY recalls MICHEL DUPUY brand Andouille Demi andouille / Sausage (Multiple lots; Use by dates between 08/02/2024 and 25/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE AU PANIER VERT recalls Jambon blanc sous vide, jambon fumé sous vide, fond de jambon sous vide, bacon sous vide / White ham, Smoked ham, Ham stock and Bacon (Multiple Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIS TOURS NORD recalls E. LECLERC brand STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef patties (Lot CH4007613) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT-HERBLAIN DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC recalls Jambon de Vendée / Ham (Sold from 12/02/2024 to 16/02/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand VERITABLE MERGUEZ / Sausage (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Industry recalls multiple brands and varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the web page for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman`s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Cevapcici (fertig gewürzt für Pfanne und Grill) (1000g; Best before 14.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Stjörnugrís recalls Stjörnugrís skinka 80 / Ham (Batch 60022-4032; Best before 18.03.2024) and Stjörnugrís Brauðskinka / Breaded ham (Batch 60612-4023; Best before 11.03.24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies (150g; Batch 2334902; Best before 14/12/2024), Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) and Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Nanosupps brand Ä Protein Pancake, caramel, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate flavors (45g; Lots LOT/CT319-23, LOT/V321-23, LOT/P320-23 and LOT/CH354-23; Best before 15/05/2024, 17/05/2024, 16/05/2024 and 20/06/2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Retailers recall multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. recalls multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl recalls various Tower Gate brand cookies and McEnnedy American Way Nougatelli due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): AIM Tofu Israeli Ltd. recalls all tofu products due to a failure in the product manufacturing process at the factory and microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd recalls Busseto’s Antipasto Classico (340g; Expiry date 30 Apr 2024; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bio Living International recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (Best Before 01 MAR 24 up to and including 12 MAR 24) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Venerdi Limited recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (550g; Best Before 19-12-2023 up to and including 11-03-2024), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (400g; Best Before 25-12-2023 up to and including 04-03-2024) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (280g; Best Before 20-12-2023 up to and including 05-03-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).


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Recalls and Alerts: February 13–14, 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 UPDATE: FDA updates list of recalls announced in connection with the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses associated with cotija and queso fresco cheeses from Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Also, a second environmental sample collected during the ongoing inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility has yielded the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): MG Foods recalls S&S Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll (8.3 oz; Use by dates 02/09/24 to 02/16/24; UPC 100001002017) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Bristol Farms recalls Chicken Taco Kit (9 oz; Sell by 1/18/24) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Iowa Egg Company Inc. that a June 2023 inspection by the Iowa Department of Agriculture, under contract with the FDA of the company’s shell egg farm and egg processing facility revealed serious violations of the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Lucky K.T. Co., Inc. that an April/May 2023 inspection of the company’s food manufacturing facility revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): INTERSNACK FRANCE recalls Alesto brand noix de cajou grillées et salées / Roasted, salted cashews (150g; Lot L196057; Best before 30/11/2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Anka EU GmbH recalls Mohnpaste / Sera Hashas Ezmesi / Poppy seed paste (350g; Lot PN:15214; Best before 04.04.2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Biona recalls Biona Organic Cashew Nut Butter (Batch code E233189; Best before 31 December 2026) due to undeclared almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland 4 Creamy Chicken Pies (568g; Best before 12 September 2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fiers NV recalls Fiers brand bûchettes de volaille / poultry logs (Lots 100040, 100073, 100172, 100243; Use by dates from 13/02/2024 to 15/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls 14 La ferme au délice royal brand duck terrines and confits due to manufacturing and other food-safety defects and omissions. Please refer to the Rappel Consommateur website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONS – FROMAGER AFFINEUR SAS recalls Mons brand Saint Nectaire Fermier au lait cru / Farmhouse raw-milk cheese (Lot 240400527; Best before dates between 14/03/2024 and 31/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONS – FROMAGER AFFINEUR SAS recalls Mons brand Saint Nectaire Fermier au lait cru / Farmhouse raw-milk cheese (Lot 240400527; Best before dates between 17/02/2024 and 20/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls La belle nature brand TARTARES COUTEAU 3% MONTBELIARD / Raw beef patties (2 x 180g; Lot 24036-9243; Use by 17/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): R Z BAB2 CARREFOUR recalls Maritchu brand ANDOUILLE BASQUAISE / Sausage (Sold between 31/01/2024 and 05/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MIGROS FRANCE recalls Steak haché rayon trad à la demande / Ground beef (Lot 9063471; Use by 30/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls palzola brand Gorgonzola DOP / cheese (Lot 18D16423A; Use by 20/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Mini Market recalls Sultan brand Chalwa Sezamowa / Halva sesame paste sweets (100g; All Best before dates up to and including 09.07.2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BEPPINO OCCELLI recalls BEPPINO OCCELLI brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lot 23151011; Best before 09-03-2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BEPPINO OCCELLI recalls BEPPINO OCCELLI brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lot 23151011; Best before 08, 10, 12.03.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): TINO PAIOLO recalls TINO PAIOLO brand CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODOTTO DELLA MONTAGNA cheese (~2 kg; Lot 23151011; Best before 29/02/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Strauss recalls Milk Chocolate Crunch Biscuit (100g; Best before 08.15.24) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic particles).


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Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

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Recalls and Alerts: February 10–12, 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 UPDATE: FDA has updated the list of recalled products associated with an outbreak of 26 confirmed Listeria monocytogenes infections over the last ten years. Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized. Confirmed cases have been reported in 11 states.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): The Save Mart Companies recalls Chicken Street Taco Kits (17 oz; All lot and date codes) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Braga Fresh recalls Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kits (12.76 oz; Lot codes start with “BFFS”; Best if used by Jan 20 2024 through Feb 19 2024; UPC 6 8113130544 0) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Taylor Fresh Foods recalls Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit (12.76 oz; Lot codes start with “TFRS”; Best if used by dates on or before Feb 21, 2024) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Stater Bros. Markets recalls CHICKEN STREET TACO KIT (20 oz; All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024; UPC 0102864343013992) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): The Perfect Bite Co. recalls MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITE (Lot 223231; Best by 02/21/2025) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Rizo-López Foods and Fresh Creations Foods recall Chicken Street Taco Meal Kit (Best by 11/29/2023-3/4/2024; UPC 205916414990) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Salmonella outbreak): Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalls an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa that may be under processed, which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Bombay Wholesale & Trading Ltd. recalls Indian Heritage brand Soya Chaap (850g; All lot codes; UPC 6 62169 29621 4) due to undeclared wheat, gluten and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Kohinoor (Longueuil, QC) recalls Pain baguette / bread (6 x 100g; Sold up to 12 February 2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Ice Maudrian recalls Nicoli brand Sorbet fraise / Strawberry sorbet (500 ml; All lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC MOUSTIRATS ET FILS recalls MOUSTIRATS brand Fromage frais fermier de vache au lait cru / Fresh farmhouse cheese made from raw cow’s milk (300g; Lot 036 2; Use by 19/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL FROMAGERIE LA COMBE DU VAL recalls Comté Rapé cheese (Lot 03206; Best before 29/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PISCICULTURE DU CIRON recalls Ferme du Ciron brand Truite fumée / Smoked trout (Various package formats; Use by 20/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Royal Canin recalls Royal Canin brand Dog URINARY S/O CAN (410g; Lot 306B9STD10; Use by 06/02/2025) and Royal Canin brand Dog GI LOW FAT CAN (410g; Lot 306B9STD10; Use by 06/02/2025 & 07/02/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).


TAINTED formats 3
“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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