Recalls and Alerts: October 19–20, 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

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Future Seafoods, Inc. (PE 4217 SP), Prince Edward Island, Canada, from harvest area PE9B on 10/10/2023, and shipped on 10/10/2023 to importers in FL, MA, MD, ME, PA, and VA, due to the possible presence of Salmonella and E. coli. Future Seafoods, Inc. has not yet initiated a recall.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC declares the outbreaks of Salmonella linked to backyard poultry are over. In all, these outbreaks accounted for reported 1,072 illnesses and 247 hospitalizations in 48 states and Puerto Rico.

Allergy Alert: Aunt Kitty’s Foods Inc. recalls HANOVER SOUP CLASSICS Chicken Pot Pie (15-oz metal cans; Lot code P864 4893 23241950; Best by SEP 2026) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Organic Foods recalls Nature’s Path Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles (7 oz (2 x 70g); Lot code 2C110242; Best before 2023 OCT 24; UPC 0 5844959077 4) and Nature’s Path Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles (7 oz (2 x 70g); Lot code 2C110262; Best before 2023 OCT 26; UPC 0 5844916701 3) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Braga Fresh recalls Wegmans Organic Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit (8 oz bag; Lot BFFS282B4; Best if used by OCT 27, 2023; UPC 0 77890 55911 6) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Del Valle Import and Export LLC recalls Chorizo Olanchano Mezcla de chorizo Centroamericano Centroamerican Brand Chorizo Mix (14-oz plastic tubs; Produced from October 1, 2021, through October 18, 2023) because the product was manufactured without benefit of federal inspection.

Food Safety Recall: Baker Farms recalls Kroger Collard Greens (16-oz bags; Production code 110093-387; Best by 10-16-2023; UPC 11110-18171) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Tiffany Food Corp recalls Mini Fruit Jelly Cups (all codes and flavors) due to potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall: East Coast Food Distributors recalls approximately 7,767 pounds of pork chicharrones products. The products were imported from Colombia, a country ineligible to export meat products to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Produits alimentaires L.M. inc. (Lévis, QC) recalls POITRINE DE POULET MARINÉE MIEL ET MOUTARDE / Chicken breast marinated in honey and mustard (2 kg; All lots in which wheat (gluten) is not mentioned on the label) and RÔTI DE PORC MIEL ET MOUTARDE / Pork roast with honey and mustard (4 pieces; All lots in which wheat (gluten) is not mentioned on the label) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert: 2213256 Ontario Ltd. recalls Compliments brand Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (680g; Best before 2024 FE 15; UPC 0 55742 56277 4) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Marché D&T (Montréal, QC) recalls POULET GÉNÉRAL TAO / General Tao chicken (All lots) due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and sesame, and recalls NOUILLES À LA SAUCE SOYA / Noodles with soy sauce (All lots) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Super C (Sherbrooke, QC) recalls Bœuf haché ex-maigre / Extra lean ground beef (Packed 16 OCT 2023), Bœuf haché mi-maigre / Semi-lean ground beef (Packed 16 OCT 2023) and Veau grain haché / Ground grain-fed veal ((Packed 16 OCT 2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic and metal).

Food Safety Recall: Genuine Health Inc. recalls Genuine Health brand Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar (12 x 55g; Lot PB032822; Best before Nov 2023) due to possible mold growth.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Appel Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG recalls Appel zarte Filets vom Hering in sahniger Meerrettich-Creme / Fillets of herring in creamed horseradish (200g; Lot L2319503827; Best before 17.07.2027) undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Biolab srl recalls VEGGIE DESPAR brand TEMPEH BIOLOGICO / Organic tempeh (150g; Lot 097; Best before 25-12-2023) due to undeclared wheat (gluten) and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Debaenst recalls différents type de viande de bœuf, viande hachée et préparations de viande hachée de la marque Jules’ Butchery / Various types of Jules’ Butchery brand beef, minced meat, and minced meat preparations due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hamlet NV recalls FUN brand Chewing gum (75g, Best before 2/08/2026, 12/08/2026, 23/08/2026; 200g, Best before 06/09/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour brand HUÎTRES CREUSES BRETAGNE N3 / Oysters (12 pieces; Use by 22/10/2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALOIRS D’ESPELETTE recalls Kukulu, Ezpela brands Fromage brebis poivron piment / Pepper & pimento sheep milk cheese (Lot BP52223; Best before dates between 20/03/2024 and 03/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FUMET DES DOMBES recalls Cuisine du Pêcheur brand Rillettes cuisse de grenouille persillade / Frog leg rillettes with parsley (90g; Lot 2339; Best before 31/12/2026) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VIANDES DU HAUT BEARN recalls Les viandes du Haut Béarn brand STEAK HACHE / Ground steak and HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef (Various package formats, lot codes and Use by dates) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RUEIL MALMAISON DISTRIBUTION Centre E.LECLERC recalls AMBROSI SPA brand MAGOR AOP / cheese (Use by dates between 07/10/2023 and 22/10/2023) due to E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls JAMBON CUIT SUPERIEUR DECOUENNE DEGRAISSE TORCHON / Rindless, defatted cooked ham (Lot 01204715; Use by 11/11/2023 and 06/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DEMARNE recalls DELTA MOSSEL brand MOULE HOLLANDE / Dutch molluscs (2 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg; Lot 00620; Use by 24/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls DELTA MOSSEL brand Moule fraîche de Hollande Extra / Fresh Dutch molluscs (2 kg, 10 kg; Use by 24/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE LECLERC recalls DELTA MOSSEL brand MOULE ELEVEE EN HOLLANDE / Dutch molluscs (1.4 kg; Lot 00620; Use by 24/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ROUFFIAC DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls Paupiette de dinde façon Orloff / Orloff-style turkey paupiette (Sold 26/09/2023 through 28/09/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BLEDINA recalls BLEDINA brand Blédîner Brocolis Petits Pois Riz Touche de Lait / Broccoli, peas, rice and touch of milk (2 x 200g; Best before 07/06/2024) due to product stability issue.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGRUA INTERMARCHE hyper recalls araignées de porc marinées ail et fines herbes / raw pork pieces marinated with garlic and fine herbs (Lot N3272024; Use by 08/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LASPEYRIERES recalls Ferme de Laspeyrières brand Rocamadour fermier / Farm-style cheese (Lot 0610; Use by 06/11/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS BERNI ET CIE recalls Les délices de l’atlas brand Jambon de dinde / Turkey ham (150g; Lot 023257; Use by 13/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Meininger Wurstspezialitäten aus Thüringen GmbH recalls Thüringer Knackwurst mit Knoblauch / Knackwurst with garlic (300g; Lot 348; Best before dates up to 14.11.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): EUROSER DAIRY GROUP recalls MORBIER PDO sajt / Cheese (Use by 19.11.2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Kauwgombal / Gum balls (Various brands, package sizes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Animal Feed Safety Recall (France): DEVELOPPEMENT NUTRITION ANIMALE recalls REGAL brand POULE PONDEUSE COMPLET / Complete pelletted feed for laying hens (20 kg; Lot 81308140080001; Best before 31/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in one ingredient (barley).

Animal Feed Safety Recall (France): DEVELOPPEMENT NUTRITION ANIMALE recalls VERT VALLON brand POULE PONDEUSE / Complete pelletted feed for laying hens (25 kg; Lot 81308310150001; Best before 31/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in one ingredient (barley).

Animal Feed Safety Recall (France): DEVELOPPEMENT NUTRITION ANIMALE recalls EVIALIS brand TRADIPONTE PERFO INITIAL / Complete pelleted feed for laying hens (25 kg; Lot 81308310190001; Best before 31/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in one ingredient (barley).

Animal Feed Safety Recall (France): DEVELOPPEMENT NUTRITION ANIMALE recalls ALPES ALIMENTS brand PONTE FERMIERE A5H TRACE/ Complete pelleted feed for laying hens (25 kg; Lot 81308040050001; Best before 31/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in one ingredient (barley).

Animal Feed Safety Recall (France): DEVELOPPEMENT NUTRITION ANIMALE recalls GAMM VERT ALIMENTS brand PONDEUSE / Complete pelleted feed for laying hens (25 kg; Lots 81308090020001, 81308140120001 & 81309250120001; Best before 31/05/2024 & 30/06/2024) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in one ingredient (barley).

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Recalls and Alerts: October 5–6, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: Cookies-N-Milk recalls Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough (6 oz; Lot #32402342) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Orgain LLC recalls Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor (43.8 ounce/2.64 lb., white plastic package; Lots 3212 EL 14, 3213 EL 14, 3214 EL 14 & 3228 EL 14; Expiration dates 7/31/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/2/2025 & 8/16/2025, respectively) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: Kula Brands LLC recalls Kula Can – Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer (12 oz cans; Lot U17831532PNCL; UPC 371334085880) due to undeclared tree nuts (coconut) and milk.

Public Health / Allergy Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert for R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs (32-oz cups; Lot code 048480; Best by 11/27/23) due to undeclared egg.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert for Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked MASTER CARVE HALF HAM Boneless With Natural Juices, produced by Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats (4 lb; Lot 264 – 4; Use / Freeze by Jan 20 24) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: 2213256 Ontario Ltd. recalls Compliments brand Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (680g; Best before 2024 JA 18 EST 876; UPC 0 55742 56277 4) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Olly Fresco’s (Montréal, QC) recalls BOL MAROCAIN AVEC POULET / Moroccan bowl with chicken (Sold up to 4 October 2023) due to undeclared milk and POULET ITALIEN / Italian chicken (Sold up to 4 October 2023) due to undeclared milk, wheat (gluten), soy and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: L’ail de vivre (Gaspé, QC) recalls Pestail / various pesto varieties made with garlic flowers (125 ml & 250 ml; Sold up to 30 September 2023) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Start Foods recalls Fresh Start Foods brand Cantaloupe (3-count; Julian Codes 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 268, 269, 270; UPC 6 20868 12079 7) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has recorded 27 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis serotype 11 i across Denmark since May 2023 in an outbreak that has affected multiple countries. The outbreak is believed to be linked to imported pre-fried chicken kebabs.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls O’Life brand Dressing Carpaccio (450 ml; Lot 235NL-25819; Best before 10/05/2024) due to undeclared mustard and milk.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX HOLDING recalls P[V]RE brand Lasagnette bolognaise avec béchamel / Lasagna bolognese with béchamel sauce (400g; Lot L25723; Use by 10/10/2023) due to undeclared celery, mustard and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Heuschen & Schrouff recalls Golden Turtle brand Wasabi Peas (Best before 24-10-2024) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Heathwick Ltd recalls Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout and Blueberry & Maple Stout (355 ml; All Best before dates) due to undeclared milk and oats (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand SAUCISSON A L’AIL QUALITE SUPERIEURE / Superior quality garlic sausage (300g; Lot 7062085; Use by 28/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE DES FLANDRES recalls Rôti de porc façon orloff / Orloff style roast pork (Lot 32691186 & 32691187; Use by 04/10/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fratelli Polli Spa recalls Coop brand CONDIMENTO PER INSALATE DI PASTA / Dressing for pasta salad (285g; Lot TF224 MFE173 & TF224 MFE177; Best before 31/08/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers (450g; Batch code 306931400; Best before End of February 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of hard blue plastic).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Black 29 t/a Mad Samurai recalls Mad Samurai brand Wagyu Beef Rissole (220g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 29–30, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has initiated traceback investigations for a new outbreak of Salmonella Newport (8 cases) and Cryptosporidium (11 cases), each linked to a not yet identified product. The eleven Cryptosporidium cases are all reported from Minnesota, and the FDA is assisting the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture in their investigation.

Food Safety Recall: Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC recalls approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The Ice Cream House recalls all Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-dairy [Parve] frozen Dessert products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: TODORGANIC INC recalls Nuez de la India Seeds (12 seeds/2-oz bag) because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals.

Food Safety Alert: FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of cultured mussels from East River Shellfish, Inc. from harvest location PE 4-C, harvested on 8/14/2023, and shipped on 8/15/2023 to retailers in IL, MA, and NY due to the possible presence of Salmonella and E. coli.

FDA Warning Letters—Infant Formula Manufacturers: FDA issues Warning Letters to ByHeart, Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC for violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the FDA’s Infant Formula regulations. The Warning Letters reflect findings from FDA inspections of these facilities over the last several months.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: FTG Foods Canada Ltd. recalls Kikiam Sticks (~1 kg; Batch no. 02230523; Best before 2025 May 23) and Viva brand Kikiam Sticks – Seafood Sticks (300g; Lot 232843; Best before 25 FE 03; UPC 6 91835 06615 8) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: S. Shivji Ventures Ltd. recalls BodyArmor brand Super Drink and BodyArmor brand Lyte (All sizes, flavours, and codes) due to over-fortification of vitamins and minerals and labelling issues.

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

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Multiple EU countries): Eleven EU countries have reported a total of at least 134 human cases from two outbreak clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of a number of chicken dishes, including kebab, pizza, burritos and schnitzel. As of August 29, 2023, the number of confirmed cases in Denmark has been increased to twenty-two.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Indisch gekruide gehaktballetjes / Indian spiced meatballs (110g; Best before 06-09-2023) due to undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Box des Amis recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): SG Centrale SRL recalls Sueda brand Persil – feuilles séchées / Dried parsley leaves (500g; Lot E0003808; Best before 31/05/2025) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO PRODUTTORI LATTE S.A.C. recalls Gelato di Romagna gusto ¿Spagnola¿ (Gelato alla panna variegato con amarene) Barattolo / Black cherry-flavored gelato (500g; Lot L23193; Best before 07/2025) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Indisch gekruide gehaktballetjes / Indian spiced meatballs (110g; Best before 06-09-2023) due to undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (UK): Funbel Ventures Ltd recalls OLA-OLA Authentic Pounded Yam (1.8kg, 4.5kg, 907g; All batch codes; All Best before dates from 2020) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Jean Routhiau brand Emincés de filets de poulet Tikka / Sliced Tikka chicken filets (150g; Lot 3 233 01; Expiry date 18/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): King Food recalls Ana Food forstegt kyllingekebab / Pre-fried chicken kebab (2 kg; Batch D2523; Best before 21.06.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE ISIGNY-SAINTE MERE recalls le Capipontain brand Camembert au lait microfiltré de vache / Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk (210g; Lot C1912; Best before 05/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DUPRE SEBASTIEN recalls les délices du Gaulois brand pâté de tête / Head cheese pâté (Sold by the slice; Lot 53) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls COQUES MOYENNES / Medium shells (Sold at fish stand from 22/08/2023 to 26/08/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls COQUES MOYENNES / Medium shells (Sold at fish stand from 23/08/2023 to 26/08/2023) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour sensation brand Gamme de cuisse avec portion de dos de poulet à la provençale / Chicken thighs with portion of back, Provençal style (500g & 1 kg; Lot 0093026060; Use by 14/08/2023, 17/08/2023 & 18/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S222T2; Best before 10/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Clos Chevrel brand SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S222T2; Best before 10/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Itinéraire de nos Régions brand SELLES SUR CHER AOP / cheese (150g; Lot S220T2; Best before 07/10/2023) due to E. coli O26 and E. coli O103 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand CAMEMBERT D’ISIGNY AU LAIT MICROFILTRE DE VACHE / Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk (250g; Lot C1912; Best before 05/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schne-frost Produktion GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schupfnudeln, Knusper-Kroketten, Kartoffel-Kroketten, Gnocchi / Schupfnudeln, crispy croquettes, potato croquettes and gnocchi (2.5 kg; Various lot codes; Best before 02/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Thanh Long Food and Thin Son Handel GmbH recalls Mu-Err-Pilze in Streifen / Mushroom strips (1 kg; Putative expiry date 20 12 24) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NORFISK GmbH recalls Gut&Günstig brand Norwegischer Stremel Lachs heiß geräuchert Natur / Norwegian stremel hot-smoked salmon, plain (125g; Lot L34232531/20; Use by 02.09.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls various soft cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): ALVA recalls Fromage de chèvre au lait cru SELLES-SUR-CHER / Raw goat’s milk cheese (150g; Lot 0621853243; Best before 31/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Cedrob S.A. recalls Sferturi posterioare de pui congelate / Frozen chicken hindquarters (10 kg; Lot 228/3/23; Expiry 16.08.2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): MUSE DIGITAL LIMITED recalls Nutri D-Day DIET brand Oatmeal Shake (25g per pouch x 14 pouches; Best before February 5, 2025; Product of Korea) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): GOURMET EN PROVENCE LIMITED recalls XAVIER brand PALET DU BERRY goat cheese (150g; Lots 3288624, 3319239, 3319293; Best before August 10, 2023; August 25, 2023 and August 31, 2023; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Sweets and Beverages Australia Pty Ltd recalls Akai Bohshi Kukkia Cookies (12P, 93.6g; Best before 2024.02.08) due to undeclared egg, almond and soy.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Aldiery’s Mediterranean Market Ltd recalls Durra brand Tahina (400g & 800g; Expiry date 24/03/25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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