Recalls and Alerts: April 9–10, 2024

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 (Final Update): CDC and FDA have terminated their investigation of an outbreak of 26 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses associated with consumption of queso fresco and cotija cheeses.Twenty-three of the 26 confirmed outbreak victims were hospitalized in the eleven-state outbreak, and there were two reported deaths.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened an investigation into an outbreak of eleven cases of Salmonella Typhimurium for which a source has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert: Baron Spices, Inc. recalls Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning (6.25 oz; Lots 034-363 and 034-364) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Belgian Yummies recalls multiple flavors of Ice Cream Sandwiches and Gelato due to undeclared wheat, soy and egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Home Style Foods, Inc. recalls Kowalski Simply Sides – Jack’s Potato Salad (16-oz deli cup; Sell by 04/29/2024; UPC 754721282701) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Oregon Spice Company recalls Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning (5 oz; Best before BB 04MAR26 0644 19:48 to 21:41) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Naturz Organics USA LLC recalls Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein (20-kg bulk product in paper bags; Lot NO-OPP8020231114; Best before 2025-11-13) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was delivered to one consignee in Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Spices USA Inc. recalls Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground (55.11-lb bulk product in bags; Lot VN/OFD/1D/0623; Product of Vietnam) due to elevated levels of lead in the ground cinnamon.

Food Safety Recall: Pueblo Fruits, Inc. recalls Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings (Multiple lot codes) because the firm did not complete a hazard analysis for potential C. botulinum growth and toxin production of its processing, storage and shipping of raw onions into vacuum sealed bags.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: CHE boutique d’empanadas inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls EMPANADAS POULET NAPOLITAIN / Chicken empanadas (560g; Best before septembre 2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. recalls Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked (113g; All units sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024; UPC 8 19693 02546 3) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Market Hong Phat recalls Bibigo brand Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Best before 12/01/2024, 21/06/2024 og 10/08/2024; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23011101; Best before 11-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23038102; Best before 07-02-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls PASTAS GALLO brand MIX SIN GLUTEN PARA MULTIPLES USOS / Multi-purpose gluten-free mix (500g; Lot LV23027102; Best before 27-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Molino Rossetto brand PREPARATO PER FRITTELLE E CASTAGNOLE SENZA GLUTINE / Gluten-free preparation for pancakes and castagnole (400g; Lot LV23027102; Best before 27-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Tre Mulini brand PREPARATO PANE E PIZZA / Bread and pizza mix (500g; Lot LV23005666; Best before 05-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Rossetto recalls Tre Mulini brand PREPARATO PANE E PIZZA / Bread and pizza mix (500g; Lot LV23016666; Best before 16-01-2025) due to undeclared mustard and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls AUCHAN POISSONNERIE STAND MOULES D’ESPAGNE / Spanish mussels (Sold from 02/04/2024 to 04/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls REFLETS DE FRANCE brand NEUFCHATEL AOP AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHANTONNAY DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls SANDWICH TRADI GOURMAND POULET / Chicken sandwich (All lots; Use by 08/04/2024) foreign matter contamination (pieces of transparent plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU Le Grand Plateau brand Plateau assortiment de charcuterie / Assorted deli meat platter (416g; Lot 210171564; Use by 08/06/2024) due to possible staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS LEFORGEAIS Charcuterie LEFORGEAIS recalls LEFORGEAIS brand Jambonneau cuit entier / Whole cooked ham (600g; Lot 24086; Use by dates between 25/04/2024 and 30/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES TROIS BASTIONS recalls LES NOUVEAUX FROMAGERS brand GORGONZOLA AOP POT / cheese (180g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls PAYS GOURMAND® brand NEUFCHÂTEL AOP / Raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saveur de nos régions brand Neufchâtel raw milk cheese (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U SAVEURS brand Neufchâtel AOP lait cru 24%mg / Raw milk cheese, 24% milk fat (200g; Lot 210224FP5; Best before 21/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG recalls Natsu Onigiri Räucherlachs-Wakame / Smoked salmon wakame (100g; Use by 17.04.2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Pain à la viande de porc / Bread stuffed with pork meat (120g; Sold up to 09/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bellarine Brownie Company recalls Brownie Belgian Chocolate Vegan (86g; Best before 16 MAY 2024) due to undeclared cashew and egg.

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Recalls and Alerts: January 6–8, 2024

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Allergy Alert: Chatman’s Bakery Ltd. recalls Chatman’s Bakery brand Peanut Butter Balls and Date Squares due to undeclared wheat and peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Rekolte brand figue sèche / Dried fig (250g; Lot 090022480/1-11-111; Best before 31/03/2024) due to elevated ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls IDHALAL / Neutre brand Saucisse de volaille au fromage / Poultry sausages with cheese (Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls IDHALAL / Neutre brand Saucisse de volaille aux herbes / Poultry sausages with herbs (Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls IDHALAL / Neutre brand Saucisse de volaille / Poultry sausages (Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls IDHALAL / Neutre brand Corizo de volaille / Poultry chorizo (Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls IDHALAL / Neutre brand Merguez de volaille / Poultry merguez (Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls Neutre brand Saucisse père rigaud / Père Rigaud sausage (5 kg; Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls Neutre brand Saucisses de volaille indiennes / Indian poultry sausage (5 kg; Lot 9773000360; Use by 09/01/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DETA DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls E. Leclerc Bellaing brand Rillettes de saumon / Salmon rillettes (Lots 336 to 365; Use by dates between 08/12/2023 and 06/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DETA DISTRIBUTION E. Leclerc recalls E. Leclerc Bellaing brand salade de pâtes nordique / Nordic pasta salad (Lot 350; Use by 22/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE MARCHE D’ABIDJAN recalls KABATO brand FARINE DE MAIS / Corn flour (1 kg; Use by 31/03/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES GORS recalls FROMAGERIE DES GORS brand ANNEAU CENDRE / Cheese (6 or 12/pkg; Lot EOM 306; Use by 02/01/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES GORS recalls several varieties of FROMAGERIE DES GORS brand cheeses due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Fattorie Salentine S.A.R.L. recalls ALICOM brand Uova / Shell eggs (Various package sizes; Various egg sizes; Multiple lot codes) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): Trade has been instructed to suspend the import and sale of raw oysters harvested in area 50-07 Saint Vaast La Hougue in France due to Norovirus contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: November 14–15, 2023

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATIONS: The FDA has opened investigations into two new foodborne illness outbreaks. The agency is investigating an outbreak of eleven Listeria monocytogenes illnesses and twelve E. coli O103 illnesses.

Allergy Alert: USA Hookah, LLC dba Eltahan recalls Eltahan Golden Raisins (400g; Best by January 20, 2026; UPC 2337660022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company recalls multiple fresh-cut cantaloupe products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Wilcox Ice Cream recalls multiple flavors of Wilcox Ice Cream and Leonardo’s Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Celtrade Canada Inc. recalls Panache brand Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce (400 ml; Best before 2023 DE 10; UPC 6 23682 12350 0) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC^® Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (908g; Best before 2024 JL 08; UPC 060383982034) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Viandes Mehadrin (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple salads and hummus products due to undeclared soy, sesame, egg and mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: La Minoterie des Anciens recalls Minoterie des Anciens, Pure Gaspésie and naturellementbio brand gluten-free flours (Multiple package sizes, lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten and wheat. 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. recall Malichita brand Cantaloupes (Sold between October 11, 2023 and November 14, 2023, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Cailles & Cocos (Cap-Santé, QC) recalls ŒUFS DE CAILLE DANS LE VINAIGRE BLANC / Quail eggs in white vinegar and ŒUFS DE CAILLE DANS LE VINAIGRE BALSAMIQUE BLANC / Quail eggs in white balsamic vinegar (All units sold up to 14 November 2023) due to temperature abuse.

Food Safety Recall: Sami Fruits (Laval, QC) recalls Aubergine a l’huile / Eggplant packed in oil (All units sold up to 10 November 2023) because of unsafe production/packing conditions.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): NATURALIA FRANCE Naturalia SAS recalls NATURALIA brand RAISINS SULTANINES / Sultana raisins (500g; Lot 350019796-02-167; Best before 12/07/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR SENSATION brand STEAK HACHE SURGELE HALAL 15% / Frozen Halal ground beef hamburgers, 15% fat (10 x 80g; Lot V2503123; Use by 07/09/2024) due to undeclared soy and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Butler’s Pantry warns of undeclared sulphites in multiple products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRILYS E. LECLERC recalls JAMBON CUIT AUX HERBES DE PROVENCE / Cooked ham with herbs from Provence (Sold by the slice from 06/11/2023 to 10/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRILYS E. LECLERC recalls JAMBON CUIT SUPERIEUR AVEC COUENNE / Superior cooked ham with rind (Sold by the slice from 06/11/2023 to 09/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Antoine Sabatier brand Jambon persillé de Bourgogne LABEL ROUGE / Red label Burgundy-style ham with parsley (Lot 312113; Use by 08/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Véritable Jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real Burgundy-style ham with parsley (Lot 312025; Use by 12/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Salaisons Dijonnaises brand Véritable Jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real Burgundy-style ham with parsley (Lot 312062; Use by 12/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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

Food Safety Recall (France): MIPIOL INTERMARCHE recalls Intermarché brand FILET DE POULET / Boneless, skinless chicken breast (Lot 231013; Use by 23/10/2023) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALOIRS D’ESPELETTE recalls Kukulu, Ezpela, Tomme d’Espelette, Kalaka brands Fromage brebis poivron piment / Pepper and pimento sheep milk cheese (1 kg, 4 kg, 600g; Lot BP51023; Best before dates between 27/12/2023 and 14/02/2024, 2/12/2023 and 24/12/2023, 02/11/2023 and 17/01/2024, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES JARDINS DU PRADO recalls Les Jardins du Prado brand Betterave stérilisé en bocal / Beets sterilized in glass jars (600g; Lot 154-2; Best before 30/09/2025) due to unstable pH and risk of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE METZGER MULLER recalls Metzger-Muller brand Saucisse de viande Boyaux Naturel / Meat sausage with natural casing (Lots 13299076, 13296092 & 13298121; Use by dates between 22/11/2023 and 03/12/2023, 31/10/2023 and 05/11/2023 & 21/11/2023 and 02/12/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ROCADE DISTRIBUTION E.Leclerc recalls Raclette au fenugrec / Fenugreek raclette cheese (Sold between 27/10/23 and 09/11/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE DE DISTRIBUTION DU PAYS DE RETZ E.LECLERC ATOUT SUD recalls Bulots cuits / Cooked whelks (Use by dates between 10/11/2023 and 13/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON LEFEBVRE recalls Kerandou brand Andouille de Dinan au lard / Dinan andouille sausage with bacon (Lot M33040016; Use by 31/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls CORRIL brand CUISSE DE DINDE / Turkey leg (Lots 0343161473, 0343161473 & 0343161579; Use by 29/10/2023, 31/10/2023 & 01/11/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): G. Pfitscher GmbH recalls “Best Moments” Salami mit Hirschfleisch / Salami with venison (60g; Lot 42234; Best before 05.01.2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Foiod Safety Recall (Ireland): K O’Connell Fishmongers recalls K O’Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon (150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg; Batch codes SS30523 & SS31323; Use by 25/11/2023 & 1/12/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Machandel recalls Fagiolini spezzati Demeter / Split green beans (340g; Lots LB121230.48000 to LB121230.53000; Use by 31-12-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Coop brand Leverpastej med gurka / Liver paté with cucumber (200g; Best before 2023-12-22) due to possible underprocessing.

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