Recalls and Alerts: November 16–17, 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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC, FDA and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall illnesses linked to recently recalled Malichita brand cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Forty-three individuals in 15 states are known to have been infected so far. Seventeen outbreak victims were hospitalized.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA, CDC and state and local partners are continuing to investigate reports of elevated blood lead levels in individuals with reported exposure to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches manufactured in Ecuador and sold under WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks brands. As of November 16, 2023, there have been 34 reports of illness potentially linked to recalled product submitted to FDA. The FDA suspects cinnamon to be the source of the extremely high lead levels in the fruit puree, but has not yet been able to collect and test samples of the cinnamon used in the recalled products.

Allergy Alert: Raw SeaFoods, Inc. recalls Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burger (PLU code 56228; Sell by 9/11/23-11/19/23) due to undeclared sesame and milk.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for five meat and poultry jerky products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC (dba Trufresh) expands an earlier recall to include all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” brand name (distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023; Sales order numbers 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235, 612273) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall Update: TFP Nutrition expands its earlier limited recall of dry dog food to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility between August 21, 2023, and November 12, 2023, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) reports eight confirmed cases of Salmonella soahanina (aka Salmonella Sundsvall) infections linked to recalled Malichita brand cantaloupes.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (908g; Best before 2024 JL 08; UPC 0 60383 98203 4) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Adonis (Montréal, QC) recalls several meat-based products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono, Beauvais Ltée., Grade A Fruits and Vegetables Ltd., Botsis Fruits & Legumes Inc., City Wide Produce Ltd., The LID Company, Courchesne Larose Ltée. recall Malichita brand Cantaloupes (All product sold between October 11, 2023 and November 14, 2023, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pattison Food Group recalls multiple Urban Fare brand and Save on Foods brand cantaloupe products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Hector Larivee Inc. recalls Groupe Tomapure and Fruit Pure brand Cantaloupe products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie cachère Lipa (Montréal, QC) recalls LOX SPREAD (All units sold up to 16 November 2023) because the item was produced/packed under conditions that might render it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Sami Fruits (Montréal, QC) recalls CANTALOUP COUPÉ / Cut cantaloupe (1 L; Sold up to 15 November 2023) and PLATEAU DE FRUIT AVEC CANTALOUP COUPÉ / Fruit platter with cut cantaloupe (Sold up to 15 November 2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Magasin Général Ste-Élizabeth (Sainte-Élizabeth-de-Warwick, QC) recalls COQ AU VIN (500 ml; Sold up to 14 November 2023) and SOUPE PARMENTIER (1 L; Sold up to 14 November 2023) due to food safety risk resulting from possible temperature abuse.

Food Safety Recall: L’Andouille (Montréal, QC) recalls Rillettes de canard / Duck rillettes (All lots lacking storage temperature labeling) due to possible temperature abuse.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Brasserie d’Achouffe recalls Chouffe brand Crackers (35g & 75g; All lot numbers and date codes; Manufactured by Linatelle SRL) due to undeclared gluten (barley).

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Slagter Norlyk recalls Færdigstegte Schnitzler / Ready made schnitzels (4 pieces; Use by 16.10.2023 to 23.11.2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): KERMENE E.Leclerc recalls FERIAL brand STEAK HACHE SURGELE / Frozen ground beef patties, 15% fat (10 x 100g; Lot 36102078; Best before 17/11/2024) due to undeclared soy and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Ázsia Bt., Asian Home Kft., Euroasiaduna Kft. recall Golden Turtle brand Wasabi Peas (140g; Use by 24/10/2024; Product of China) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Italy): LAMB WESTON B.V. recalls Patate preferite spicchi / Favorite potato wedges (2.5 kg; Lot L 3280; Best before 28-03-2025) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Lactose Magere Yoghurt / Lactose-free, low-fat yoghurt (1 L; Best before 13-11-2023, 27-11-2023 & 04-12-2023) due to undeclared lactose.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Broodgeluk Tarwe Maïsbollen / Wheat and corn dumplings (4 pieces; Sold November 17, 2023) due to undeclared barley, oats and nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Free From Gluten Choco Crackles (300g; Best before 18 September 2024) due to undeclared milk, hazelnuts and gluten-free oats.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Bon Gelati Übach-Palenberg GmbH & Co. KG recalls Bon Gelati Fürst Pückler Art (Vanille, Erdbeere, Schoko) / Three-flavour ice cream (Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate) (2.5 L; Batch codes L3 279 A01 & L3 280 A01; Best before 25.09.2025 & 26.09.2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal and plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Le Charcutier – Auchan brand Véritable jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real parsley ham (Lot 313022; Use by 13/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALOIRS D’ESPELETTE recalls Kukulu, Ezpela, Tomme d’Espelette, Kalaka, Saloirs d’Espelette, Antonin brands of Fromage brebis poivron piment / Pepper-pimento sheep’s milk cheese (600g, 1 kg, 4 kg; Lot BP51023; Multiple Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHOUCROUTERIE MEYER WAGNER recalls Saveurs d’Alsace brand La Choucroute cuisinée / Cooked sauerkraut (600g; Lot WA18 0809; Use by 02/12/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (soft blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE METZGER MULLER recalls Metzger-Muller brand Knack d’Alsace Cocktail / Cocktail weiners (Bulk; Lots 13314005, 13312153, 13313186; Multiple Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAR’OCEAN SAS recalls SAR’OCEAN brand ACRAS DE MORUE / Cod (1 kg; Lot C310; Use by 27/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MOCRIXA INTERMARCHE recalls LE TORCHONAY JAMBON CUIT / Cooked ham (Lot 9932980347; Use by 11/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TIPIAK EPICERIE recalls several TIPIAK brand Couscous products due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic threads). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOUFFERANT VIANDES recalls Soufferant viandes brand Andouillettes / Sausages (5-pack and 2-pack; Lot FA2023101604567; Use by 18/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Pays Gourmand brand Véritable Jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real parsley ham (200g; Lot 311015; Use by 11/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAURIN DISTRIBUTION Ferme de Tripet recalls Jambon blanc en tranche / Sliced white ham (Lot 43; Use by 16/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PAULHANI INTERMARCHE SAINT PAUL SUR SAVE recalls JAMBON BLANC CUIT AVEC COUENNE SANS NITRITE / Nitrite-free cooked white ham, with rind (Sold by the slice from 06/11/2023 to 08/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Chorizo, sliced (80g; Lot 323289; Best before 18/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VANNI FRANCK CHARCUTERIE TAVAGNA recalls figatellu / sausage (Lot S44041123; Best by 11/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischerei & Direktvermarktung Schicketanz GbR recalls five meat products due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Helio recalls Helio brand Semi di sesamo sgusciati / Shelled sesame seeds (200g; Lot 23003716; Best before 01/2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Roomijs Tricolore van Bon Gelati / Three-flavour ice cream (Lots L3 279 A01 & L3 280 A01; Best before 25-09-2025 & 26-09-2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal or plastic particles).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Bon Gelati brand Bourbon Vanilla Flavor Ice Cream (2.5 L; Lots L3 275 A01 & L3 276 A01; Best before 09/21/2025 & 09/22/2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal fragments).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm HB Ltd recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) (2 L; Lots 2310, 2410, 2510, 2610, 2710, 2810, 2910, 3010, 3110, 0111, 0211; Use by 27.10.23, 28.10.23, 29.10.23, 30.10.23, 31.10.23, 01.11.23, 02.11.23, 03.11.23, 04.11.23, 05.11.23) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: September 19–20, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports an increase in confirmed outbreak cases of Salmonella Newport illnesses from 8 to 10. Investigation into the source of the illnesses is ongoing.

Allergy Alert: David’s Cookies recalls Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” (7-oz pkg; Lot BS23212) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Alert (New York State): New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers that unpasteurized raw milk from Sunset View Creamer LLC may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni and should not be consumed. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of the pathogen.

Food Safety Recall (Georgia): Rock House Creamery recalls Rock House Creamery whole milk (Best buy dates 9/10/2023, 9/17/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/24/2023, and 10/01/2023) and Rock House Creamery buttermilk (Best buy date 10/02/2023) due to incomplete pasteurization records. The problem was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, individually wrapped (multiple package formats and Best when used by dates) due to defective packaging, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed.

Food Safety Recall: Safeway Fresh Foods recalls processed Butternut squash (Date code 09/19/2023; Product of USA) due to E. coli O45 contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché D&T (Montréal, QC) recalls four prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy/Food Safety Alert: Station PV1 (Montréal, QC) recalls Epis Lakay (Units sold up to 19 September 2023) due to undeclared allergens and absence of mandatory storage temperature instruction.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to caffeine levels and labeling issues. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: James Produce recalls Super brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; No batch code; UPC 4 892742 010357) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Alert—Infant Formula: CFIA is warning the public not to consume LittleOak brand Infant Formula made with Natural Goat Milk and LittleOak brand Follow-on Formula made with Natural Goat Milk. The company has not submitted the required pre-market submission, these products have not been evaluated to determine whether they meet Canadian food safety and nutritional standards and regulations. In addition, these products do not meet Canadian labelling and/or composition requirements.

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE brand GALANTINE DE VOLAILLE FORESTIÈRE / Poultry galatine (5 slices/pkg; Lot 23247; Use by 19/09/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls LES ELEVEURS DE LA CHARENTONNE recalls GALANTINE DE VOLAILLE FORESTIÈRE brand Pâté de foie / Liver pâté (250gg; Lot 23248; Use by 24/09/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS ROCHEBILLARD ET BLEIN recalls PEGUET brand CHIFFONNADE DE COPPA (100g pack of 12 pieces; Sold from 29/08/2023 through 16/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODICHAR hypermarché recalls élaboré dans nos laboratoire brand milanaise de veau / Veal Milanaise (Use by dates between 09/09/2023 and 14/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand QUENELLE NATURE (240g pack of 6 pieces; Lot L32560S; Use by 05/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ZYRAX recalls Lauburu brand Brebis au cumin / Cumin-flavored sheep cheese (Lot 201 1357; Best before dates between 19/12/2023 and 12/01/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Edmund Merl Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls multiple products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Australia): Queensland Health has identified M & J Chickens’ easy serve breast fillet shredded chicken (2 kg; Batch code A5497; Marked as chilled by 16/10/2023) as the probable cause of Listeria cases across Queensland (5), New South Wales (3) and Victoria (1).

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Recalls and Alerts: July 27–28, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Minnesota): The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a cluster of five cases of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses among children in the Minneapolis-St.Paul area. The children range in age from 3 months to 10 years. One has been hospitalized. The families of two of the victims reported that they had consumed raw (unpasteurized) milk. The source of the raw milk has not yet been identified. One of the five children was found to be infected with two different types of pathogenic E. coli in addition to the Salmonella outbreak strain.

Food Safety Recall: Kingsland Food Processing Corp. recalls an undetermined amount of various frozen meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corp. and Lemond Food Corp. recall Frozen Menbosha Shrimp – Shrimp Flavoured Sandwich (600g; All codes where egg is not mentioned) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Thai United Food Trading Ltd. recalls various Bento brand Squid Seafood Snacks due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur Franquelin inc. (Franquelin, QC) recalls TRUITE FUMEE / Smoked trout and SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Product sold up to 27 July 2023) due to potential food safety risk.

Food Safety Recall: Itrading International recalls SSS brand Enoki Mushrooms (200g; UPC 6 953150 100677; All units sold up to and including July 28, 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

Food Safety Alert (Multiple countries): Following a case of haemolytic syndrome (HUS) which occurred in a toddler residing in Trentino, Italy, the local health authorities promptly activated the control procedures to verify the cause of the infection. It is probable that originally it is a correlation with the consumption of foods, in particular cheeses produced in a malga located in the territory of the ex Comune of Coredo. To protect public health, it is considered appropriate that who have purchased, before 14 July, dairy products attributable to the malga located in the territory of the ex Comune of Coredo not to consume such foods. Warnings have been issued to tourists from multiple countries who may have visited the farm-restaurant and purchased one or more of the dairy products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Fournil du Val de Loire recalls Chabrior brand Grand mie « nature » / Soft bread (550g; Lot 23471621; Best before 31/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Van Hove NV recalls Vinaigre de Bière KRIEK LAMBIC / Beer vinegar (25 cl – Best before 09/09/2023, 21/10/2023, 10/02/2024, 12/05/2024, 01/12/2024 & 23/02/2025; 50 cl – Best before 19/08/2023, 09/09/2023, 21/10/2023, 12/05/2024 & 01/12/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique RANOU brand Pâté de foie / Liver pâté (3 x 80g; Best before dates between 01/04/2026 and 03/04/2027) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique RANOU brand Pâté de foie / Liver pâté (1 kg; Best before dates between 01/04/2026 and 03/04/2027) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique RANOU brand Pâté de foie (2) et pâté de campagne / Liver pâté and country-style pâté (3 x 80g; Best before dates between 01/04/2026 and 03/04/2027) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE NETTO recalls NETTO brand Pâté de foie pur porc / Pure pork liver pâté (3 x 80g; Best before dates between 01/04/2026 and 03/04/2027) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand Grand Mie Complet / Whole wheat bread (14 slices, 550g; Lot 23471651; Best before 01/08/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand Grand Mie Nature / White bread (14 slices, 550g; Lot 23471621; Best before 31/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand FORMAT FAMILIAL 20 pains au lait / Family size milk bread (2x350g; Lot 23244021 & 23244061; Best before 03/08/2023 & 06/08/2023, respectively) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Per4m Vegan Protein Powder – Salted Caramel Flavour (900g; Batch code 040223-10; Best before 02/2025) contains undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Vegetarische burger gemarineerd / Marinated vegetarian burger (Best before 20-07-2023, 26-07-2023, 03-08-2023, 08-08-2023, 15-08-2023) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Delicate A/S recalls coop Couscoussalat med hummus og grønne linser / Couscous salad with hummus and green lentils (200g; Best before 29.07.2023), coop STENALDERSALAT med kylling og spinathummus / Stone Age salad with chicken and spinach hummus (230g; Best before 29.07.2023) and coop ØKOLOGISK VEGGIE PROTEIN SALAT med kikærter og bønner / Organic veggie protein salad with chickpeas and beans (230g; Best before 29.07.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Arctic International Oy recalls multiple frozen berry products due to foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces originating from the plastic boxes used in harvesting strawberries). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls several varieties of PALACIOS / TE GUSTA brand Tortillas pommes de terre / Potato tortillas (All lot codes) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): FANIDIS Intermarché recalls Filet de poulet marinés thym citron / Chicken filet marinated with thyme and lemon (Lot 17/07/2023; Use by 19/07/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOUCHERIE CHARCUTERIE BAREIL recalls Maison Bareil brand Pâté de tête / Head cheese (Lot 2023-188-12; Use by 22/07/2023 and 28/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOUCHERIE CHARCUTERIE BAREIL recalls Maison Bareil brand Pâté de tête / Head cheese (Lot 2023-192-09; Use by 23/07/2023 and 01/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls LOUE brand HAUT DE CUISSE DE POULET / Chicken thigh (Lot 2023085844; Use by 16/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIPRA SA INTERMARCHE recalls STEAK HACHE / Ground beef patties (Lot 101165755977) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA BLOUZE recalls Steak haché / Ground beef patties (500g pack of four; Lot 2307SH101/2307DB403; Use by 22/07/2023) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls PRIX MINI brand CERVELAS sausage (400g; Lot 7049279; Use by 16/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Cashewrella GmbH & Co.KG recalls PLESSEBLUE – Alternative zum Blauschimmelkäse / Blue cheese substitute (170g; Best before 30.07.2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gustoland GmbH recalls Rostbratwurst für Grill und Pfanne, gebrüht / Bratwurst for grilling and boiling (6 x 90g; Lot GUS3609241166; Best before 07.08.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco British Cooking Salt (1.5 kg; Batch code 3200) due to potential foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls LOUE brand Haut de cuisse de poulet fermier élevé en liberté / Free-range chicken thigh (Use by 14/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco British Cooking Salt (1.5 kg; Batch code 3200) due to potential foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Cheese Full Circle Pty Ltd (trading as Long Paddock Cheese & The Cheese School) recalls Driftwood Cheese (180g & 1 kg; Best before 29/08/2023 and 29/07/2023, respectively) due to E. coli contamination.

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