Recalls and Alerts: July 25–26, 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 and USDA are investigating a four-state outbreak of Salmonella SaintPaul most likely associated with consumption of 80% lean ground beef purchased from ShopRite locations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Sixteen people are reported ill, and four of them have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is conducting traceback investigations for a new outbreak 13 cases of E. coli O26, and a new outbreak of 39 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Allergy Alert: Rich Products recalls Member’s Mark Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (5-lb net wt. cardboard box; Best if used by 12/28/2024; UPC 078742226880) due to undeclared egg and soy.

Food Safety Recall: E B Express Provisions recalls approximately 622 pounds of the pork and beef bean stew products that were imported from an establishment in Brazil that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of the recalled products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: What The Raw recalls Uneviscerated whole dried sardines (Individually packed in shrink wrap; Lots 250402202223, 121110202122, 210510202324, 141228202223, 210620202324; Expiration dates 11/10/22, 04/02/2023, 12/28/2023, 05/10/2023, 06/20/2024) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: La Pâtisserie Lachenaie (Terrebonne, QC) recalls TARTE AU CERISE / Cherry pie (Sold up to 25 July 2023) due to undeclared wheat and TOURTIÈRE MAISON / Homestyle tortière (Sold up to 25 July 2023) due to undeclared wheat, soy, egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: 2372761 Ontario Inc. recalls Dried Sweet Potato Stripes and Dried Sweet Potato Slices (170g; All codes where sulphites and barley are not declared on the label; UPC 6 959899 321434 and 6 959899 321618) due to undeclared sulphites and barley.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is investigating a new 14-case outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. Work is underway to try and identify the source of the outbreak.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATIONS (UK): The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring clusters of gastrointestinal illness in travellers returning from Turkey. In total across the 5 clusters, between 15 January and 19 July 2023 there have been 241 confirmed cases with Salmonella Enteritidis infection, the majority of these with specimen collection dates from April onwards.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Kambiz brand Iranian Sauce (230g; All batch codes and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls TANN bewusst leichter Extra Ring / Deliberately lighter Extra Ring (340g; Batch codes 6132843392, 6132853479 & 6132923479; Best before 21.09.2023, 22.09.2023 & 26.09.2023, respectively) due to a production error.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Everyday brand Cuisses de poulet entières, surgelés / Whole raw chicken legs, frozen (2 kg; Best before 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 & 30/9/2024) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Fromagerie REO recalls REO brand CAMEMBERT DE NORMANDIE « au lait cru » / Raw milk Camembert cheese (250g; Expiration date 25/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): JÖRD International A/S recalls JÖRD økologisk syrnet havreprodukt med jordbær / organic acidified oat product with strawberries (400g; Batch no. ES23254001; Best before 3 August 2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TENDRIADE recalls Tendriade brand Paupiette de veau / Veal paupiette (Various package sizes; Lot 73594951; Use by dates between 26/07/2023 and 31/07/2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CEDIFLO INTERMARCHE recalls pilon poulet mariné thym/citron / Chicken drumsticks marinated with thyme and lemon (Sold from 18/07/2023 to 19/07/2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE REO recalls LA FERMIERE brand Camembert au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17/ 07/2023 and 04/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U and PRIX MINI brands of Haché vrac et steack haché / Bulk ground meat and ground beef (Lots B18690010 & B18990300; Multiple Use by dates) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand VIANDE HACHEE PUR BOEUF 5%MG / Pure ground beef, 5% fat (350g & 500g; Lot B18990300; Use by 14/07/2023) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FROMAGERIE REO recalls Camembert de normandie AOP / Camembert cheese (150g, 250g, 800g, 1kg; Lot 23R135; Best before dates between 17.07.2023 and 04.08.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bauerngut Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Bauerngut frische Zwiebelmettwurst / Farm-fresh onion mettwurst (150g; Lot 3274; Best before 30.07.2023) due to Salmonella cotnamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dale Meats recalls Dale Meats cooked whole ham, sliced ham, sliced hazlett and sliced corned beef (All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 19/08/2023; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Everyday brand Cuisses de poulet entières, surgelés / Whole raw chicken legs, frozen (2 kg; Best before 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 & 30/9/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Venerdi Limited recalls Gluten Freedom brand Broken Black Rice and Polenta Sourdough (550g; Best before 03-08-2023,07-08-2023 & 08-08-2023) due to undeclared sesame.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 13–14, 2023

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OUTBREAK ALERT: The FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of raw oysters that were harvested from harvest location NS 10 in Nova Scotia, Canada on June 9, 2023 and were distributed to 17 states and the District of Columbia: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, and WI. The advice follows a report from the Minnesota Department of Health of 9 cases of Norovirus infections linked to consumption of these oysters.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The CDC reports that a six-state outbreak of 26 Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw cookie dough is now over. Despite extensive traceback investigation, the FDA was unable to identify a specific ingredient or environmental source for the outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Suya Slice, LLC recalls approximately 445 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Thai United Food Trading Ltd. recalls Bento brand Mixed Seafood Snack Larb Flavour (20g; Expiry date 30062024; UPC 8 850157 405874) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Marché Vénizia Inc. recalls Ziyad brand Jameed Soup Starter Soup Base (1.04 L; All codes where milk is not declared on the label; UPC 0 74265 00597 1) due to undeclared milk

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Rabbit NV recalls Lunch Corner brand Salade de pâtes pesto / Pesto pasta salad (400g & 1.2 kg; Use by 11/07/23, 16/07/23, 18/07/23) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Aldi recalls POKE BOWL Spirales de courgettes / Zucchini spirals (320g, All expiry dates up to 16/07/2023) and PASTASALADE Fusilli Pesto / Pesto pasta salad (250g; All expiry dates up to 22/07/2023) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Het Boerenijsje VOF recalls Het Boerenijsje VOF brand Hoeve-ijs Vanille / Vanilla ice cream (1 L; Lot 21042024; Use by 21/04/2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Froster recalls Wereld Burger brand Fully Fruity sauce (500g; Best before 01/05/2024) due to undeclared milk and celery and recalls Wereld Burger brand Maple Whiskey sauce (500g; Best before 20/10/2023) due to undeclared soy and celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Salade de pâtes – Pastasalade fusilli pesto / Pesto pasta salad (350g; All Use by dates) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Traindevie recalls Traindevie brand Mini muffin mix et cake au chocolat / Mini muffin mix and chocolate cake (see recall notice for affected Best before date codes) due to undeclared gluten and milk.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls POKE BOWL Spirales de courgettes / Zucchini spirals (320g, All expiry dates up to 16/07/2023) and PASTASALADE Fusilli Pesto / Pesto pasta salad (250g; All expiry dates up to 22/07/2023) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Mozami A/S recalls Turon Fúet Extra, lufttørret spiseklar pølse / air-dried, ready-to-eat sausage (150g; Lot 2313610002; Best before 14.08.2023) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION CASINO FRANCE CASINO recalls CASINO brand FILET CANARD A/P S/SKIN / Duck filet, skinless (Lot 0103011177; Use by 14/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls FRANPRIX brand Tomme du brebis / Sheep cheese (150g; Sold from 01/03/2023 to 16/06/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Aiguillettes de canard / Duck fingers (280g; Lot 0253033994; Use by 16/07/2023 & 17/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Filet de canard / Duck filet (280g; Lot 0253033994; Use by 12/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PALMI D’OR BOURGOGNE recalls LE GAULOIS brand FILET CANARD A/P S/SKIN / Duck filet, skinless (Lot 0103011177; Use by dates between 14/07/2023 and 15/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PALMI D’OR BOURGOGNE recalls LES VOLAILLES DE NOS REGIONS brand FILET CANARD A/P/SKIN / Duck filet, with skin (Lot 0103011177; Use by 12/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand AIGUILLETTE DE CANARD / Duck fingers (Lot 00135778; Use by 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T & T FOODS recalls BDMP brand Sélar à bande dorée séché / Dried golden band Selar (100g; Lot 2022445287; Best before 01/09/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHADIS E.LECLERC recalls FABRIQUE A FAGNIERES brand FINGER AUX FRAISES / Strawberry fingers (Use by 07/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Roko Feinkost GmbH recalls Roko Feinkost Spezialitäten Kartoffelsalat / Potato salad (1 kg; Best before 03.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal or plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Tiberina carni snc recalls Salsiccia casareccia S/Vuoto / Homemade sausage (18.36 kg; Lot 2; Use by 23/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Tiberina carni snc recalls Salsiccia casareccia S/Vuoto / Homemade sausage (45.242 kg; Lot 2; Use by 14/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Antoine Ottavi brand Tomme de Brebis / Sheep cheese (Lots VC327 & VC330; All Best before dates from 10/07/2023 to 16/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Vrije uitloop eisalade / Free-range egg salad (Best before July 28, 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Juewei Food (Hong Kong) Limited recalls JUEWEI brand Signature Mala Crayfish (130g; Use by July 7, 2023; Product of China) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Port Melbourne Paletas Pty Ltd recalls Rocky Road Paleta – Ice-Creme (60g; All Best before dates from 14 JUL 2023 up to and including 06 JAN 2024) due to undeclared cashew nuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Korea Food Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO almond (32g & 128g; Best before 12.04.2024 & 03.04.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls LOTTE PEPERO whitecookie (32g & 128g; Best before 17.04.2024 & 16.04.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Corean Food Corp PTY LTD recalls Lotte Pepero Almond (128g; Best before 12/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls Lotte Pepero White Cookie (128g; Best before 16/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Emart Company Ltd recalls Lotte brand Almond Pepero (128g; Best before 16.02.2024, 30.10.2023) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls Lotte brand White Cookie Pepero (128g; Best before 9.11.2023, 2.02.2024, and 16.04.2024) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 23–24, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA, CDC, and agencies in various states are investigating a 6-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses linked to consumption of raw cookie dough. Eighteen cases have been confirmed to date, and two people have been hospitalized. Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie dough and S’mores bars dough have been implicated in the outbreak. Papa Murphy’s has temporarily stopped sale of these products in its locations across the United States. FDA has initiated an on-site inspection, including collection and analysis of samples.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating a 31-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to backyard poultry. Nineteen people have been hospitalized so far. The 104 confirmed outbreak victims were infected with one of three Salmonella serotypes: Braenderup, Enteritidis, and Infantis.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating an outbreak of 19 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Tastykake^® Chocolate Kandy Kakes (Enjoy by date June 5, 2023; UPC 0 25600 00225 4) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Meijer recalls Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds (12 oz.; All sell-by dates; UPC 7-08820-68730-1) and Meijer Express Go Cups Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds (7.5 oz.; All sell-by dates; UPC 7-60236-19787-4) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream recalls French Ice Cream product “Brown Sugar Chunk” (14oz pints; Lot 23P102; Best by April 12, 2025) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert: Garner Foods^® recalls Texas Pete^® Extra Mild Wing Sauce (12 oz; Best if used by 120623 T; UPC 075500101038) and Texas Pete^® Buffalo Wing Sauce (12 oz; Best if used by 120623 T; UPC 075500100116) due to product mislabelling and possibility of undeclared soy.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls HAMBURGER STEAK ET PURE DE POMME DE TERRE / Hamburger steak with mashed potato (Sold between 17 May and 23 May 2023) due to undeclared soy and milk and TARTE AUX FRAISES / Strawberry tart (Sold between 17 May and 23 May 2023) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Direct Produce recalls Simply Hot brand Thai Green Peppers (50g; Packed on 20AL23; UPC 8 94242 00050 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Rætur og vín ehf. recalls To Øl brand Snublejuice gluten-free beer (Product of Denmark; Multiple best before dates) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Taboulé marin / Marine tabbouleh (Purchased at EXKi on 23/05/2023; Use by 25/05/2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): ALDI SUISSE recalls Natur aktiv Bio Mandelmus Sorte «weiss» / Organic almond butter (250g; Best before 28/29.09.2023) due to undeclared peanuts and cashews.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Gourmet International Food and Gifts recalls Haribo brand Nappar Frukt candy (80g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): HKScan Denmark A/S recalls ROSE Stegt Barbecue Inderfilet / Barbecue chicken tenderloin (150g; Use by 25.05.2023) due to insufficient heat treatment.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Marmanu Tomme / cheese (700g; Lot WF053; Best before dates between 08/04/2023 and 08/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NUTRITION ET SANTE recalls GERBLE SANS GLUTEN brand MINI CAKE PEPITES / Mini cakes with chocolate chips (230g; Lot 51916358; Best before 20/10/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (non-metallic).

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls LM (Rodolphe le meunier) brand Saint nectaire fermier / raw milk cheese (Sold between 4/5/23 and 16/5/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): S A D A M LECLERC recalls Effeuillé de boeuf / Rolled, stuffed beef (Prepared 16/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FLEURY MICHON LS recalls FLEURY MICHON brand PARMENTIER DE SAUMON SAUCE RICOTTA EPINARDS / Salmon Parmentier with ricotta and spinach sauce (300g; Lots G343139I & G343140J; Use by 18/06/2023 & 19/06/2023, respectively) due to faulty packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E. Leclerc recalls ATELIER POISSONNERIE brand MOULE DE PECHE / Peach mussels (2 kg; Lot L19SEA; Use by 17/05/2023, 18/05/2023 & 19/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VIVITALY EATALY PARIS MARAIS recalls EATALY PARIS MARAIS brand CANNOLO SICILIANO (Use by 10/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Chipolatas aux herbes / Chipolata sausages with herbs (90g; Lot 190323; Use by 26/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA MONTLOUISIENNE recalls LA MONTLOUISIENNE brand Saucisses campagne au Montlouis / Montlouis country sausages (150g; Lot 190323; Use by 26/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Elbey GmbH recalls Koska Tahin Helva m.Vanille / Vanilla flavoured tahini halvah (400g; Lot 211-353 S/22; Best before 19.12.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Deutsche See GmbH recalls Wildkräuterlachs und Heidelbeerlachs / Wild herb salmon and blueberry salmon (Offered in the market up to and including 06/02/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Bonalumi s.r.l. recalls Pancetta tesa salata, p. arr. s/c, la panseta de la bergamasca, p. all’asse, p. c/c rustica / Salt-cured bacon (Variable weights; Lot 27-03-2023) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls MALGA PARADISO brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (250g; Lot 10421004; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls LETTERE DALL’ITALIA brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (Variable weight; Lot 10427002; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): IGOR srl recalls LETTERE DALL’ITALIA brand GORGONZOLA DOP DOLCE / Mild gorgonzola (Variable weight; Lot 10427001; Best before 24-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cascina Bosco Gerolo Soc. Agr. srl recalls Cascina Bosco Gerolo brand Mozzarella della Val Trebbia (100g/200g/1 kg; Lot 10-05-2023; Best before 30-05-2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand CANTAL ENTRE-DEUX (250g; Lot 23087128; Best before 17/05/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls Kleer Delicatessen brand rundvleesschotel / beef dish (800g; Best before 30-05-2023) due to possible mold growth.

Pet Food Safety Recall (France): MARS PF FRANCE recalls Royal Canin brand Pâtée Urinary S/O / Pet food (410g; Lots 06-02-25 & 07-02-25; Best by 06/02/2025 & 07/02/2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Emek Hafer Apiary recalls Emek Hafer brand Pure honey from wild flowers (350g) due to undeclared traces of milk protein.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Cougar Hong Kong Limited recalls Duria brand Musang King Durian Ice Cream (70g; Batch no. 230206D17; Best before February 5, 2025; Product of Malaysia) due to presence of coliform bacteria above the legal limit.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Stuart Alexander and Co PL recalls Hershey’s Syrup Indulgent Caramel Flavor (Best before 11 2024; Product of USA) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Woolworths recalls Woolworths Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches (440 ml 4-pack; Best before 2.11.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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