Recalls and Alerts: May 20–22, 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

Allergy Alert: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls approximately 15,165 pounds of ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products due to undeclared pistachios. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: DIBE LLC recalls several varieties of food popsicles due to undeclared soy, walnuts, and wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Nina’s Pierogies recalls Nina’s Pierogies brand Vegan Cheddar Pierogies (450g; Code 16 06-23 7156; UPC 6 27987 06562 6) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in British Colombia and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): HMF Food Production GmbH & Co KG recalls NATUR aktiv BIO Mandelmus, Sorte Weiß / Organic almond butter, white variety (Best before September 28th, 2023 and September 29th, 2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Nébih recalls multiple flavours of Nutriversum – Vegan Protein PEA and RICE due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Riva SpA recalls Mortadella (100g; Lot 95277; Use by 31/05/2023) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Riva SpA recalls Mortadella (120; Lot 95277; Use by 26/05/2023, 31/05/2023 & 02/06/2023) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Riva SpA recalls Mortadella “Strafette” (140g; Lot 95277; Use by 29/05/2023, 01/06/2023 & 19/06/2023) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Riva SpA recalls Mortadella “Gli affettati” (100g; Lot 95277; Use by 02/06/2023 & 21/06/2023) due to undeclared pistachio.

Allergy Alert (UK): Harrods recalls Harrods Chocolate Cantuccini biscuits (250g; Batch code L1592; Best before August 2023) due to undeclared pistachios.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN recalls MERGUEZ HALAL SPECIALE SANDWICH / Sausages (80-90g; Lot 970/231290016; Use by 27/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN recalls MERGUEZ HALAL Sausages (2.5 kg; Lot 970/231290016; Use by 27/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand EMINCE FILET POULET FUME / Shaved smoked chicken filet (2 x 500g; Lot 4703377406; Use by 17/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SPECIALITES ANTILLAISES SAVEURS CREOLES recalls CHIQUETAILLE DE POULET / Chicken (2 kg; Lot 23135; Use by 01/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HUBCO FRANPRIX recalls FRANPRIX brand Noix de Saint-Jacques sans corail du Canada MSC surgelés / Frozen scallops from Canada (300g; Lot 22172676; Best before 31/08/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Framce): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT Viandes CLERMONT recalls CLERMONT brand Museau de porc / Pig snout (5 slices; Lot 1300135875; Use by 08/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Saint Eloi brand Roquette Bio / Organic salad greens (100g; Lot 43294874 032; Use by 15/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Eden Ice Cream Factory recalls three frozen treats due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Countdown recalls Countdown brand 5 Satay Flavoured Chicken Kebabs (Best before 27/05/23) due to undeclared soy.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 18–19, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks recalls Chile Cacahuates Japones (5 oz value size; Best by dates from 20 Feb 2024 to 28 April 2024; UPC 7 09972 80082 2) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Energy recalls three varieties of Children’s Chewable Colostrum due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on affected products.

Allergy Alert: Hu Products recalls Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz; Lot L2343C; Best by 12/09/2024; UPC 850180006206) due to undeclared tree nuts (hazelnut, cashew and/or almond).

Allergy Alert: LiDestri Foods recalls Wegman’s Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce (24-oz jar; Batch code F0589; Best by 03/31/25; UPC 077890222409) due to undeclared fish (anchovy).

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Restaurant Eatz Encore (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared soy, mustard, fish (anchovy), wheat, and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël inc. recalls Hamburger steak et pure de pomme de terre / Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes (sold up to 17 May, 2023) due to undeclared soy, milk, wheat, and sulphites, and Tarte aux fraises / Strawberry tart (sold up to 17 May, 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hamker Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH recalls Grillparty Paprika Sauce nach ungarischer Art / Hungarian style paprika barbecue sauce (250 ml; Lot L10673739; Best before 25.02.2024) due to undeclared (and unspecified) allergens.

Allergy Alert (UK): Harrods recalls Harrods Chocolate Cantuccini biscuits (250g; Batch code L1592; Best before August 2023) due to undeclared pistachios.

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Food Safety Recall (France): CHAMPILOOP recalls Champiloop – Tartiloop brand Tartiloop Pleurote pois chiche, tartinable vegan aux champignons / Chick pea & oyster mushroom Tarti-loop, vegan mushroom spread (140g; Lot 2022299-1; Use by 26/10/2024) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Fiumorbu Brebis brand Pâte molle de Brebis / Soft sheep milk cheese (350g; Lots WC053 & WF053; Use by 20/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE OTTAVI recalls Ghisoni brebis brand Pâte molle de Brebis / Soft sheep milk cheese (350g; Lots WC053 & WF053; Use by 20/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls COMPTOIR DU GRAIN brand RIZ LONG GRAIN NATURE EXPRESS 2MIN / 2-minute long grain rice (250g; Lot M102-3; Best before 12/04/2024) due to seal defects that could lead to contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand Tomme de savoie IGP / Aged raw milk cheese (1.5 – 2 kg; Lot 120 022 23 08 2; Use by 23/04/2023, 24/05/2023, 31/05/2023 & 07/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Haribo brand Skipper Skrå (120g; Lot L451-03023-3253901; Best before 04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Bama recalls Baby Leaf Mix (Use by 25/05/2023 and 26/05/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Multi Service Nasi” Ltd recalls four products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bajaria Global Pty Ltd trading as The Spice Merchants recalls Jabsons Tandoori Roasted Chana (Chick Peas), Jabsons Tandoori Roasted Peanuts, Jabsons Roasted Peanut Thai Sweet Chilli, and Jabsons Tandoori Kaju (Cashew) (Best before 29 FEBRUARY 2024; Product of India) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Efoodz recalls Efoodz Thai Chilli Chicken Meatballs (Use by dates up to and including 30/05/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Smith’s Snackfood Company Pty Limited recalls three Smith’s brand snack products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 16–17, 2023

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United States

Allergy Alert: LiDestri Foods recalls Wegman’s Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce (24-oz jars; Batch code F0589; Best by 03/31/25; UPC 077890222409) due to undeclared fish (anchovy).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Gary’s Cheesecakes & Fine Desserts (Cincinnati, OH) that a January/February 2023 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) bakery products manufacturing facility found serious 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: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls San Daniele brand and Mastro brand Mortadella (Various weights; Best before 2023 JL 27 & 2023 AU 02) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert: The Clorox Company of Canada Ltd. recalls Hidden Valley brand The Original Ranch Homestyle Topping and Dressing (2 x 40 oz; Lot code G223088 02; Best if used by 28Mar24) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co., Ltd. recalls Enoki Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 03 7D; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Gosh recalls Gosh Sweet Potato Pakora (Best before 10/05/2023, 19/05/2023, 25/05/2023, 31/05/2023; Product of UK) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared peanuts and gluten in Maggi Instant Noodles (560g; Batch code 30110452EA; Best before September 2023; Product of India).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls Masala met quinoa, vegan / Vegan masala with quinoa (450g; Best before 20-05-2023) due to mislabeling (contains chicken) and undeclared milk.

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Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand 4 CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Breton-style crepes (180g pack of 4; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DUMONT recalls Ferme dumont brand Fromage de vache au lait cru affiné / Aged raw cow’s milk cheese (Lot 69; Best by 09/06/2023 and 28/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls PRIX MINI brand Brochette de dinde / Turkey brochettes (4 pieces, 400g; Lot 0343148759; Use by 15/05/2023, 16/05/2023 & 19/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Brochettes de dinde extra-tendres / Extra-tender turkey brochettes (4-pack, 400g; Lot 0343147960; Use by 04/05/2023, 06/05/2023, 07/05/2023, 15/05/2023, 16/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SORODIS CENTRE E.LECLERC recalls LM (Rodolphe Le Meunier) brand Saint Nectaire Fermier cheese (Lot 04L130323; Best by 02/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DESFARGES HERVE recalls DESFARGES brand CONSERVE HARICOT LINGOT BLANC / White ingot beans (600g glass jar; Lots F50-1403 & F23-1229; Best before 15/12/2025 & 07/06/2025, respectively) due to unstable pH that could permit growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): DESFARGES HERVE recalls DESFARGES brand Haricot rouge en bocaux / Red beans (600g glass jar; Lots F18-1212 & F48-1172; Best before 05/05/2025 & 02/12/2024) due to unstable pH that could permit growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): NANTES NORD DISTRIBUTION E.Leclerc Orvault Grand Val recalls PAPILLON brand ROQUEFORT AOP PAPILLON NOIR cheese (Sold by the slice; Lot 0390217430; Best before 24/05/2023) due to possible staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Filière Qualité Carrefour Le Marché brand Tomme de Savoie au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (Lot 12002223082; Best before 25/05/2023. 17/05/2023, 30/05/2023, 03/06/2023, 06/06/2023 & 21/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERS DE TRADITION recalls Hardy affineur brand Valençay AOP fermier Pyramide fermière au lait cru / Pyramid farm-style raw milk cheese (220g; Multiple lot codes; Best before dates between 02/05/2023 and 05/05/2023) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MARIGA GIUSEPPA & C. s.a.s. recalls MARIGA brand SALAME NOSTRANO DOLCE/ Mild salami (ca. 0.8 kg; Lot 41/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Haribo brand Matador Mix (375g; Lot L451-00223-3253902; Best before 04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal)

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): The Eden Ice Cream Factory recalls three products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Carrefour recalls mislabeled Organic Oat Drink (1 L; Batch no. 230390-L; Expiry 08/02/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Din Marketing recalls multiple Shakdia brand chocolate products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Multiple importers recall razor clams (Imported May 13, 2023; Product of Ireland) due to uncertain provenance.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Biga Pasta Ltd. recalls Mama Bella brand Artichoke Spread (250g; Use by 16.09.23) due to the presence of Listeria in the raw material.

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