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Recalls and Alerts: June 13-14, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is working to identify the source of a new outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ that has caused 31 confirmed illnesses to date, and is also investigating an new outbreak of 28 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis for which no food source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC, FDA and various state agencies continue to investigate a three-state outbreak of nine cases of Hepatitis A associated with frozen strawberries imported into the United States from Baja California, Mexico. Three of the victims have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters from Dai One Food Co., Ltd, Republic of Korea due to potential Norovirus contamination. Five cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis potentially linked to the oysters have been reported in Hawaii.

Allergy Alert: Gelato Boy recalls Chocolate Chunk Gelato (16 fl oz; Lot code 4043T2; Best by of 04/25; UPC 853457008002) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Supplement Manufacturing Partner Inc. recalls Havasu Nutrition’s Beet Root Powder + (11.5 oz; Lot #111-2023021; Best by January 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Willamette Valley Fruit Co recalls select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico due to the potential for Hepatitis A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters recalls Best Choice Complete Puppy Formula Dog Food (4.4 lb & 16.5 lb; UPC  0 70038 60378 8 & UPC 0 70038 60381 8, respectively; Lot code EP2264; Best before 09-21-23) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: New Alasko recalls Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 00205 4 & 1 069505 800205 1, respectively; Lot HL22227; Best before 2024 AUG 15) and Alasko brand IQF Antioxidant Blend (1 kg & 5 kg; UPC 6 95058 27150 4 & 1 069505 827150 1, respectively; Lot 0052 041 2023; Best before 2023 OC 11) due to Norovirus contamination. The recalled products were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Illnesses have been linked to the consumption of these products.

Food Safety Recall: Simply Delicious recalls Battaglia’s Lorne Park Marketplace frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot #22227; UPC 8 88040 40010 9) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al Kanater brand Tahini (330g; Lot #33101; Best before 2025 JA 31; UPC 6 92551 00053 2) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fumoir artisanal Indian Bay inc. (Saint-Omer, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ À CHAUD / Hot-smoked salmon and TRUITE FUMÉE À CHAUD / Hot-smoked trout (Sold up to 13 June 2023) due to lack of an expiration date and/or storage temperature instructions on the package label.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Gratin dauphinois à la crème fraîche / Gratin Dauphinois with crème fraîche (850g; Lot 2362 L : M2H074 A11 05:35 à 07:50; Best before 31/03/2026) due to undeclared wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Taifun-Tofu GmbH recalls Räuchertofu / Smoked tofu (200g; Lot L301; Best before 27.08.2023) due to incorrect allergen information.

Allergy Alert (Italy): FVS srl recalls Fortini brand Biscotti frollini all’uvetta e misti / Shortbread biscuits with raisins & Mixed shortbread biscuits (200g, 400g, & 1 kg; Lots 12823, 12923, 13023, 13123, 13223, 13323, 13523; Best before 30/04/2024) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Warp Snacks recalls several Lentil Bites and Chips products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of TerraSana brand Pesto Rosso (bio) / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before  04/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): WOSTIN’ recalls Pousse de Haricot mungo / Mungo bean sprouts (1 kg; Lots FF07010 & FF07011; Best before 14/06/2023 & 15/06/2023, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM recalls GORGONZOLA MASCARPONE (Lot 230517; Best before dates between 09/06/2023 and 19/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls various U muntagnolu Ghisoni Fior di Corsica Petirosso Fium’orbu fleur de lava petit renoso brand sheep and goat milk soft-curd cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls Rosette Salaisonniers du Pilat dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Rosette / dry sausage (420g; Lot 2311002; Use by dates between 23/07/2023 and 25/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette / dry sausage (800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates between 18/07/2023 and 29/07/2023 and between 01/08/2023 and 05/08/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls DUCULTY brand Grande rosette pur porc / dry pork sausage (~800g; Lots 2310304 & 2111003; Use by dates 23/07/2023 and 30/07/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLOMAR INTERMARCHE recalls CHUTE DE SAUMON FUME / Smoked salmon (Lot C003140; Use by 05/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand FEUILLETE SAUMON EPINARD / Salmon & spinach puffs (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand EPINARDS A LA CREME / Creamed spinach (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand TARTELETTES CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach tarts (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls E.LECLERC AUSSONNE brand QUICHE CHEVRE EPINARD / Goat cheese and spinach quiche (All Use by dates between 24/05 and 15/06) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Viande de boeuf / Beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMAVIA INTERMARCHE recalls Gineys brand Steak haché / Ground beef (Lot 23/BO05257; Use by 02/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Much More Market GmbH recalls Elit Cevapcici brand Mici Plini de Carne / Mini meat blinis (900g; Lots 516, 517; Best before 12.11.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): TerraSana Natuurvoeding BV recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): TerraSana recalls TerraSana brand Bio Pesto rosso / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s Selection blandfärs / Mixed minced meat (500g; Best before 21/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): A. Saiman Trade Ltd. recalls White Chocolate Brownies (no lot code details given) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): That’s Amore Cheese Pty Ltd recalls That’s Amore Cheese Burrata (125g; Use by 22/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 21-22, 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

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 23-24, 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: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for NEW SEASONS BRIGHT & FLAVORFUL HOMESTYLE PIZZA SAUCE with slow-simmered plum tomatoes (16-oz tub; Best if used by 3/26/23) due to undeclared anchovies, milk, ground beef and sulphites.

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of oysters from Deep Bay subarea 14-8 landfiles in British Columbia, Canada (multiple locations; Harvested between January 16, 2023 and February 17, 2023) due to possible Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the consumer advisory for a detailed list of identified locations to avoid.

Food Safety Recall: Jan Fruits Inc. recalls Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushrooms (200g/7.05oz; All lots; Product of Taiwan) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Consumer Product Safety Recall: Bindle Bottle LLC recalls Bindle Bottles brand insulated food and drink bottles (32 oz, 24 oz, 20 oz, and 13 oz sizes) due to a potential area of exposed lead located in the bottom storage compartment of the bottle. 

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: La cafétéria Chez Valère de l’Université de Montréal (Montréal, QC) recalls Rillettes de canard et porc / Duck-and-pork rillettes (Sold up to 20 February 2023) because they were prepared under conditions that may present a food safety hazard.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Billa AG recalls BILLA GENUSSWELT SPEKULATIUS CREME (200g; Best before 09-2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Boots recalls Boots Kids Daily Health Multivitamins Strawberry Flavour (30 gummies/pack; Batch code 82221103; Best before 17 May 2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Glg srl recalls multiple Mascherpa brand Tiramisu’, cakes, cookies and other dessert products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the Italian government’s Richiami (recall) web site for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Biscuit Riz Au Jasmin Et Lait De Coco / Jasmine rice biscuits with coconut milk (100g; Lot 15/09/2022 B5; Best before 15/03/2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Norway): Grans Bryggeri AS recalls Helt Fri Hvete / Completely Free Wheat beverage (Best before 21.01.2024) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yaadgaar Operations Limited recalls Yaadgaar Assorted Baklava (200g, 500g & 1 kg; Batch codes 2311, 2324 and 3016; Best before 07 May 2023, 20 May 2023 and 16 Jul 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto Pistachios, roasted & salted (70g; Lots 30030/221213001; Best before 09.09.2023) and Alesto Pistachios, roasted (70g; Lots 30031/221212001 & 30031/230118001; Best before 12.08.2023 & 15.10.2023, respectively) due to elevated ochratoxin A level.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls CASINO brand YAOURTS AU LAIT ENTIER SAVEUR CITRON / Lemon-flavored whole milk yogurt (4 x 125g; Use by 17/03/23) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particles).

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium):  Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistazienkerne gerostet / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023, 12/08/2023 & 15/10/2023) and Alesto brand Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen / Pistachios, roasted and salted (70g; Best before 23/03/2023, 09/09/2023 & 16/10/2023) due to elevated ochratoxin A level.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers cheese (200g; Lot 601; Best before 05/03/23) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand Alesto roasted and peeled pistachios and Alesto roasted, peeled and salted pistachios (70g; Best before 12.08.2023, 13.10.2023 ja 14.10.2023) due to elevated ochratoxin A level.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHILDIS E.LECLERC  recalls E.Leclerc Schiltigheim Rôti de veau farci / Stuffed veal roast (Sold from 02/02/2023 to 04/02/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LACTALIS NESTLE ULTRA-FRAIS MARQUES recalls LA LAITIERE brand YAOURT A LA FRAISE / Strawberry yogurt (4 x 125g; Use by 15/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX YPV Vanille / Vanilla yogurt (8 x 125g; All lots; Use by 09/03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN LEERS recalls AUCHAN brand ROTI DE PORC ORLOFF / Pork roast (All lots) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA MONTAGNE recalls Fourmes fermières de Rochefort Montagne cheese (Lot 16/12/2022; Best before 16/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls multiple brands and flavors of yogurt in glass jars due to foreign matter contamination (glass). Please refer to the Rappel Conso web site for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE LESAGE & FILS recalls Ficelle picarde / Picardy rolls (Lot 30455109; Use by 21/02/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Belinay Feinkost GmbH recalls Koska Sade Helva / Halvah (200g; Lot 90-2535/22; Best before 10.09.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls multiple products containing pistachios due to elevated ochratoxin A level. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Homann Feinkost GmbH recalls NORDSEE Backfisch / Fish sticks (170g + 40ml Remoulade; Lots L613, L584, L598; Best before 22.03.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal dust).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Danish Crown Fleisch GmbH recalls „Gut Bio“ Hackfleisch gemischt / Minced meat (400g; Expiry date 24.02.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Iceland Cook from Frozen Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts in Blankets (410g; Best before 15/8/2023; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Kaasimport Dupont recalls Neufchâtel Artisanal Villiers cheese (200g; Lot 601; Use by 05/03/2023) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg):  Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistaches rôtis / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023, 12/08/2023 & 15/10/2023) and Alesto brand Pistaches rôtis & salés / Pistachios, roasted and salted (70g; Best before 23/03/2023, 09/09/2023 & 16/10/2023) due to elevated ochratoxin A level.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls various La Laitière brand yogurts due to foreign matter contamination (glass). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands); DekaVers recalls DekaMarkt brand Bagels Sesam / Sesame bagels (4-pack; Best before 23-02-2023) due to possible mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant färdiglagade köttbullar / Ready-made meatballs (350g: Best before 16.03.2023; 1 kg: Best before 12.03.2023 & 13.03.2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi recalls Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu (200g; Use by 13 April 2023 and 14 April 2023) because of a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat. The issue only affects product sold at a limited number of Aldi stores in the Midlands.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The Green Magic” at Kfar Maimon D.N. Negev recalls Frozen Organic Wheatgrass Juice (All expiration dates) because the product was manufactured without a license and without pasteurization, in an improper sanitary condition, and medical properties were attributed to it.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Farmland Greens​ recalls Alfalfa Sprouts (125g; Use by 27.02.23​) due to Salmonella contamination.

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