Recalls and Alerts: May 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

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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Recalls and Alerts: April 29–May 1, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Joint investigation by CDC and FDA links Gold Medal flour to 12-state Salmonella Infantis outbreak. To date, the CDC is aware of 13 confirmed cases, including three victims who have been hospitalized. General Mills has initiated a recall of the implicated flour.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Raw milk was the likely source of two cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Tennessee infants in July/August 2022. One of the two infants developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Both households received raw milk from from participants in the same cow-share.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN alerts the public to the presence of undeclared mustard in ECOSAN and TOO BIO brands of organic brown flax seeds (250g and 3kg packs; Multiple lot codes and expiration dates).

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC FERME DU CABRI recalls fromages de vache frais, demi- sec et sec / raw cow’s milk cheese, fresh, semi-dry and dry (All lots) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Müller recalls some batches of various Cadbury branded dessert products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Ashbul Factory Ltd. recalls several products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 30–31, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis illnesses linked to an as-yet-undetermined brand of flour. Twelve individuals in eleven states have fallen ill, and three of the victims were hospitalized. Among the seven people interviewed so far, six of them reported eating raw dough or batter. Flour was the only common ingredient in the raw dough or batter.

Allergy Alert: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (part of a 15-count variety pack; Lot TN3005A; Best before 05 Jan 2024) due to undeclared cashews.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas International USA, LLC recalls Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon (Lot code R4058; Best by April 14 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché des rapides (Saint-Liguori, QC) recalls four products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: La sacrée gourmande inc. (Repentigny, QC) recalls three products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Komera Inc. recalls Komera Original Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce (148 ml; All units sold up to and including March 30, 2023; UPC 6 27987 43939 7) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall: Les Coquineries (Saint-Agapit, QC) recalls Sandwich aux œufs / Egg sandwiches (Best before 04/04/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: MobiloChef inc. (Montréal (Verdun), QC) recalls multiple Solution Gourmande brand prepared dishes due to lack of mandatory “Keep refrigerated” labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Solstice Ciderworks recalls Solstice Ciderworks brand Haskap Cider (355 ml; Code 12 0123; UPC 0068441783755) due to bursting cans. The recalled product was sold in the Yukon.

Food Satey Recall: Les Aliments BCI Inc. recalls Various brands of Chicken Soup Products due to swollen cans. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Café Dei Campi (Montréal, QC) recalls Pesto (Units sold up to 31 March 2023) due to lack of mandatory “Keep refrigerated” labeling.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Multi-national): ECDC reports that an outbreak of Salmonella Virchow illnesses that began in 2017 is on-going. As of March 30, 2023, a total of 210 cases have been reported by Denmark (2), France (111), Germany (26), Ireland (4), the Netherlands (34), the UK (32), and the US (1). Kebab meat products containing contaminated chicken meat are the likely vehicles of infections, according to the ECDC.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Athix BIO recalls Racines BIO brand Sucre de fleur de Coco / Coconut blossom sugar (480g; Lot F00401CS PA; Best before 03/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN SAINT NAZAIRE recalls CHIPOLATAS EMBALLEES EN MAGASIN / Chipolata sausages wrapped in the store (Use by 26/04/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SOLINEST recalls CHUPA CHUPS brand Tubes Mini avec arômes naturels – Confiserie gélifiée acidulée aux goûts fruits / Tart jelly candy with fruit flavours (175g; Lots L2082, L2386 & L2421; Best before 28/02/2024, 30/09/2024 & 30/10/2024, respectively) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the presence of fish (salmon) and cereals (gluten) in packages of Dega Paprykarz Szczecinski / Fish paste (250g) not labeled in English.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Fjällbergets Bageri & Delikatesser AB recalls Swedish Protein Deli Cheese (Best before 2024-01-31) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (France): MBBS DISTRIBUTION recalls Le bio de Manon brand Maïs pop corn / Popcorn kernels (500g; Lot 1T23; Best before 31/01/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIGNY CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE SEC / Goat cheese (Lots 087 & 065; Best before 15/05/2023 & 24/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIER des CRAYS – CHEVRIGNY brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE SEC / Goat cheese (Lots 061 & 062; Best before 17/04/2023 & 24/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Nautica brand Saumon fumé ASC de Norvège / Norwegian smoked salmon (4 slices – 140g; Lot G0540372; Use by 26/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOBRAQUES DISTRIBUTION recalls ROQUEFORT SOCIETE brand fines découpes de Roquefort au lait cru de brebis surgelé / thin-cut Roquefort cheese made from raw sheep milk, frozen (500g; Lot L61821; Best before 30/08/2023) due to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CENTRALE DE CHARCUTERIE recalls CHARLES DU FOREZ CHARCUTIER brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT SUPERIEUR S/VIDE / Cooked pork roast, vacuum-packed (0.400 kg; Lot 230733; Use by 10/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Maxi DI SRL recalls GIOIA DI MARE brand GAMBERETTI BOREALI IN SALAMOIA / Northern shrimp in brine (225g; Lot L 510 WS-B; Use by 05/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): EMO DISTRIBUTION S.à.r.l recalls Emo brand Cuisse de poulet / Chicken leg (Lot 3124005; Use by 04.04.2023) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd recalls OzEmite Yeast Spread Gluten Free (175g; Best before 28/04/25) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fleurieu Milk Company recalls Fleurieu Milk Company Pouring Cream (300ml, 1L, 2L and 10L; Use by 06.04.23, 07.04.23 and 08.04.23) due to E. coli contamination.

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