Recalls and Alerts: August 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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

SPAIN: The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) reports five confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of Formatgeria Mas d’Eroles brand soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk. The outbreak strain has been recovered from a sample of the cheese.

USA (Update): FDA reports that a second cucumber grower, Thomas Produce Company, has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup in 31 states and the District of Columbia. The outbreak strain was recovered from a sample of canal water used for irrigation.

United States

Food Safety Recall: El Chilar HF, LLC recalls El Chilar Ground Cinnamon (1.25 oz bags; Lots E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624) due to elevated lead levels.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Nuts.com recalls Nuts.com brand Ground Sumac (1 lb; No batch codes or UPC available) due to undeclared gluten.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldi recalls Eat & Go Thai Style Massaman Wrap (252g; All use by dates up to and including use by 15/08/2024), Eat & Go Chipotle Chicken Burrito (247g; All use by dates up to and including use by 15/08/2024), and Eat & Go Spice Bag Wrap (236g; All use by dates up to and including use by 15/08/2024) due to undeclared almonds.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Circle K Convenience Stores (HK) Ltd recalls SHAOMEI brand Brown Sugar Boba Frozen Dessert Bar (80g; Best before July 26, 2025; Product of Taiwan) due to excessive bacterial counts.

Australia and New Zealand

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Recalls and Alerts: March 26–27, 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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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked epidemiologically to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is now over. The agency received and investigated reports of eleven confirmed cases from five US states (California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Utah). Five people required hospitalization. The manufacturer initially recalled the implicated products, then cancelled the recall.

Food Safety Recall: Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. recalls Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice and Trader Joe’s 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice (Multiple lot codes) due to underprocessing. Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Sundine Produce Inc. recalls Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Mixed Nuts Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010242) and Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010259) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code CE 06 7D; UPC 8 807076 001670) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Bibigo mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot 240312060; Best before 12/01/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Straccella (140g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Mezzarè (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Affumicata (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand  Grissino zenzero e curcuma senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with ginger and turmeric (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino pomodoro e origano biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks with tomato and oregano (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino rosmarino senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with rosemary (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino burro fume’ biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic smoked-butter breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino zafferano e papavero bio senza glutine / Gluten-free organic saffron and poppyseed breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino noce moscata e miele di castagno biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic nutmeg and chestnut honey breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FRESCO DI ANACARDI / Vegan cheese with cashews (160g; Lots S235152, S240919, S240949; Best before 20/04/2024, 25/06/2024, 28/06/2024, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FILANTE DI ANACARDI/ Vegan cheese with cashews (150; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Sélection du fromager brand Selles sur Cher cheese (150g; Lot 42017422; Use by 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARLET RODOLPHE recalls escargot charlet brand escargots court-bouillon (Lot 1529; Use by 30/11/2025) due to a manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE GRENIER DES GASTRONOMES LGDG recalls Les Thomasines brand Haché pur canard / Pure ground duck (2 x 110g; Lot 24078321; Use by 02/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls FPJ brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Truite fumée / Smoked trout (Lot 0907S293004; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Lot 0904S525423; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Affineur Culinaire GmbH & Co. KG recalls Kober Meersalzkäse | Sylter Meersalz / Sea salt cheese (700g; Lot 244331/06; Best before dates between 06.04.2024 and 17.04.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Catering Studio recalls The Catering Studio brand Cottage Pie (520g; Best before 9/04) due to undeclared soy, sulphites and wheat.


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Recalls and Alerts: February 15–16, 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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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC and their state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of 10 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to consumption of RAW FARM- brand Raw Cheddar blocks and shredded cheese products, manufactured by RAW FARM, LLC, of Fresno, CA. Four of the ten confirmed outbreak victims have been hospitalized, one with HUS. Cases have been reported by California (4), Colorado (3), Texas (1), and Utah (2). The implicated raw cheddar cheese products were sold by retailers nationwide, including at Sprouts Farmers Market and Bristol Farms. The manufacturer has agreed to recall certain lots of the products, and FDA is continuing to work with the firm to remove additional product from the market.

Allergy Alert: Capitol Distributing recalls multiple sandwiches due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Don Novo & Son recalls approximately 9,330 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

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.

Allergy Alert: Kam Wah Resources Co. Ltd. recalls Red Tea Room Cookie (300g; All codes; UPC 6 936881 505003) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Dovetale Collections recalls Belazu brand Vegan Basil Pesto – Genovese Style (165g; All codes; UPC 5 030343 837860) due to improperly declared pine nuts.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Montréal Casher (Montréal, QC) recalls salade de pommes de terre / potato salad (All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert: Bistro Amerigo (Montréal, QC) recalls LASAGNE A LA VIANDE / Meat lasagna (All lots) due to undeclared soy, sulphites and wheat, and recalls BOULETTES DE VIANDE / Meatballs (All lots) due to undeclared soy, sesame and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Les 2 Gourmands (Québec, QC) recalls La ratatouille (500 ml; Sold up to 14 February 2024), La tomate provençale (250 ml; Sold up to 14 February 2024) and El tomate frito (500 ml; Sold up to 14 February 2024) because the products may support growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: IGA Van Horne (Montréal, QC) recalls BOUCANERIE MAQUEREAU FUME / Smoked mackerel (Sold up to 15 February 2024) because the product was stored improperly and may not be safe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Modhani Inc. recalls Modhani brand Paneer (300g & 1.6 kg; Lot 24020; Best before 2024 MAR 04; UPC 6 28451 92695 5 & 6 28451 92696 2) due to E. coli contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Delicate A/S recalls Næmt Spiseklar hummus og kylling / Ready-to-eat chicken and hummus salad (320g; Use by 21/02/2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Scanfish Danmark A/S recalls Salling Torskefars, ferskt / Cod mince, fresh (400g; Best before 20.02.2024 and 21.02.2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Almar bakari recalls Almar bakari Kryddbrauð / Spiced bread (Best before 29.02.2024) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Plus and Coop recall PLUS Partybrood wit / White party bread (Expiry 5-4-2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Mega Image recalls OLYMPIA SOS TERIYAKI / Teriyaki sauce (58g & 320g; All batches and date codes) due to undeclared gluten (from soy sauce).

Allergy Alert (Sweden): AB Jakobsdals Charkuteri recalls Lufttorkad karré / Air-dried loin (Multiple lot codes and best-before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. recalls BILLA IMMER GUT SOFT COOKIES ZITRONE / Soft lemon cookies (210g; Best before 12.12.2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S, Salling Group and Dagrofa ApS recall multiple brands of chocolate cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION FRANPRIX recalls L’ARDOISE DU VOLAILLER brand Poulet jaune Label Rouge Gascogne / Whole chicken, raw (1.4 kg; Lots 2074055257 & 2074055283; Use by 01/02/2024 & 02/02/2024, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L ATELIER recalls L’atelier brand Coppa Parme IGP (Lot 382024; Use by 27/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONDELEZ FRANCE SAS recalls Milka Oreo barres (5x37g; Lot OSK0934651; Best before 18/08/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE DE FABRICATION ALIMENTAIRE PROVENCALE recalls PERL’AMANDE brand PUREE CAJOU CHOCO / Chocolate cashew spread (200g; Lot 08.01.26; Best before 08/01/2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR brand Poulet fermier jaune de Gascogne entier / Whole chicken, raw (Lot 2074055257; Use by 31/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABL recalls NEUTRE brand Poulet jaune sous film / Whole chicken, raw (Lot 2074055351; Use by 01/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC AQUITAINE recalls FERMIER DE GASCOGNE Poulet Label Rouge Gascogne / Whole chicken, raw (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls PEYAC brand Poulet jaune Label Rouge / Whole chicken, raw (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SPECIALITES ANTILLAISES SAVEURS CREOLES recalls CHIQUETAILLE DE POULET / Shredded chicken (Lot 24036; Use by 22/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEMAN DAITOMI INTERMARCHE recalls INTERMARCHE brand Viande hachée de boeuf / Ground beef (Lot 1016887584) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PISCICULTURE DU CIRON recalls Ferme du Ciron brand Truite Fumée / Smoked trout (Various package sizes; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): 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 (Germany): EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG recalls EDEKA Bio Falafel Bällchen / Organic falafel balls (200g; Best before 12.04.2024) due to possible underprocessing.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls SPAR Triple Choc Chip Cookies (180g; Best before 05/12/2024; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies (150g; Batch code 2334902; Best before 14/12/2024; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beppino Occelli La Formaggeria SRL recalls TERRE D’ITALIA brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lot 23151011; Best before 09-10/03/2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): M. GRECO srl recalls Fichi Secchi al Rum – Fichi Mandorlati infornati / Dried figs with rum – Baked almond figs (200g & 250g; Multiple lots; Best before 30-06-2024) due to ochratoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gianni Negrini srl recalls VITEL TONNE – fettine di carne cotta di bovino adulto in salsa tonnata / Cooked beef in tuna sauce (170g; Lot E11867; Best before 19-02-2024) due to microbiological hazard.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls multiple brands of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire web page for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Paashaasjes praliné wit / Easter bunnies pralines, white (Expiry date 03-03-2025) and Paashaasjes praliné puur / Easter bunnies, pure praline (Expiry date 05-03-2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of hard plastic).

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

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood, ICA and Coop recall multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl recalls various Tower Gate Cookies 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 (Singapore): Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd recalls Beretta Coppa (4 oz; Best before 02/04/2024; Product of USA) and Beretta Antipasto (6 oz; Best before 29/04/2024; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Ollivers Holdings Limited recalls Belazu brand Vegan Basil Pesto (165g; Best before 05/05/2025) due to undeclared pine nuts.


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