Recalls and Alerts: November 2–3, 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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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

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United States

Allergy Alert: Fairmont Foods, Inc. recalls kidfresh Spaghetti Loops Meat Sauce (7.25-oz. tray in-box packages; Lot codes FF120722, FF011823, FF021623, FF032323, FF042623, FF071923, or FF081023; Best if used by dates ranging from April 2024 to December 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: WanaBana USA recalls WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches (3-pack pouches; Multiple batch codes) due to elevated lead levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes, which were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores.

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Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Hong Dao Business Development Ltd. recalls various Yuxiang Aquatic brand seafood balls due to undeclared egg, fish, gluten, milk, and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Produit Pita Achtaroute recalls Boulangerie GY brand Chocolate Croissant (370g; All codes; UPC 8 54216 00124 1) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall: Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono recalls Malichita brand Cantaloupes (Sold between October 22, 2023 and November 1, 2023, inclusive due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Au Salon des Marées (Deschambault-Grondines, QC) recalls THON ALBACORE FRAIS ATL / Fresh Atlantic albacore tuna (All lots) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Maple Leaf brand Vienna Sausage (113g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 2025 AU 24 inclusively; UPC 0 636191 8) due to bulging cans.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Staten Serum Institut has determined that an outbreak of six cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses appears to be linked to consumption of an ox kidney product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heuschen & Schrouff OFT BV recalls Erbsen mit knuspriger Wasabihülle / Peas with crispy wasabi coating (140g; Best before 24.10.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Intersnack Deutschland SE recalls funny-frisch goldfischli Original / Goldfish crackers (100g; Lot LA.212 38C; Best before 26.08.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Maaltijdsalade Indiase Stijl / Indian style meal salad (Best before 06-11-2023) due to undeclared walnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Mega Image recalls MILKA BOMBOANE POM CU OREO / Milka candy with Oreos (300g; Batch numbers ZCT0232641 & ZCT0232642; Use by 31.03.2024) due to undeclared milk, wheat, soy and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Auchan recalls Auchan brand GARDEN SOUP (2 x 80g; Batch 0810D3; Best before 04-2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOUVET Syteme U recalls aoste brand jambon blanc avec couenne à l’os / Bone-in white ham with rind, by the slice (8.54 kg; Lot 0432440271; Use by 08/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Votre Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack, 300-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Minaret brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 300-350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023, 21/10/2023, 22/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Sauté de canard sans os sans peau 40-60 g / Boneless, skinless duck meat pieces for sauté (205 kg; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Auguste Lambert brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 350-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Medina brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023, 25/10/2023 & 27/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Sélection du Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (4/pack; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls 100% Aussonne brand Paupiette de veau / veal (Use by dates between 23/10/2023 and 26/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENNART FRERES  recalls HENNART brand PIERRE DES BURONS / cheese blocks (Lots 327805, 327824, 327814 & 338502; Best before 19/10/2023, 19/10/2023, 18/10/2023 & 08/11/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Fromagerie des Monts du Cantal brand Tomme de montagne au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (Sold between 22/09/2023 and 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): nur puur bio GmbH recalls nur puur Brechbohnen / Beans (340g; Lots LB122222.46000 to LB122222.49000) due to foreign matter contamination (broken glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Chiemgauer Naturfleisch GmbH recalls Gelbwurst, Stange / Yellow sausage (140g & 800g; Lots BMDZO & BMDZP, respectively; Best before dates to 31.10.2023 & 19.11.2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (piece of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurzener Wildspezialitäten Rauchhaupt GmbH recalls Hirschsalami / Venison salami (180g & 400g; Lots 2318608 & 2318605, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025; Product of Thailand) due to Salmonella Virchow contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls FARO brand Piments fumés Chipotle / Chipotle-smoked chili peppers (215g; Lot 3011; Best before 11/01/2026) due to a defect in the lining of the can lid.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Odin recalls Machandel sperziebonen / Green beans (370 ml; Lots Lb122222.46000 to LB122222.49000; Best before 31-12-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Solar Mart Limited recalls MARUSAN brand soy milk beverage (1000 ml; Expiry date November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024; Product of Japan) due to a quality problem.


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Recalls and Alerts: October 31–November 1, 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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TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News





United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA is investigating the source of a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 illnesses. Thirty-seven outbreak cases have been reported so far, but no food product has yet been linked to the illnesses.

Public Health Alert: The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters (Product of British Columbia, Canada; Harvested 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8 Landfile #278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were shipped to distributors in California and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: Bix Produce Company LLC recalls FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe (3/bag; Lots P2742702-00 and P2741287) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Q’Delicia recalls approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Mid America Pet Food recalls Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula (5-lb, 15-lb & 40-lb bags; Lots 1000016890, 1000016891 & 1000016892, respectively; Best by 6/12/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Cailles & Cocos (Cap-Santé, QC) recalls Œufs de cailles / Quail eggs (All lots containing white balsamic vinegar) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand White Sliced Mushrooms (454g; Batch code 2023 OC 30 CM; UPC 0 60383 05934 7) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC (dba Fanny Bay Oysters) recalls Cloudy Bay Oysters and Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium; Lot 38336; Harvest area 14-08 / 278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): Norway’s Public Health Institute continues to investigate an illness outbreak due to a strain of shiga toxin producing E. coli. Twenty-four cases have been confirmed to date, more than half of them in children under the age of thirteen. Nine of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The outbreak strain has been found in hamburger meat.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): M. Trading ApS recalls Tørrede blommer / Dried plums (500g; Best before 20.07.2025) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Karwendel-Werke recalls Exquisa Quark Genuss 0,2% Winter-Sortiment, Sorte Bratapfel / Quark, Baked apple variety (Best before 26.11.2023) due to undeclared egg and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Lorraine Bakery Group recalls La Lorraine brand BLACK FOREST GATEAU 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 31/10/2023, 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand  GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls 365 økologi tortilla / Organic tortillas (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) and Änglamark tortilla (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner saltede / Salted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30035/230825001; Best before 21.05.2024) and Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner usaltede / Unsalted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30036/230824001; Best before 20.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand roasted and shelled pistachios, unsalted (70g; Best before 20.5.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044421123; Use by 01/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044415523; Use by 31/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand MELANGE CRUDITES / Salad mix (1 kg; Lot 14A24131943; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne-Beerenmix / Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Lot 29106/230821001; Best before 17.05.2024), Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted, unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 29107/230822001; Best before 18.05.2024), and Pistazienkerne geröstet & gesalzen / Roasted, salted pistachios (100g; Lot 29108/230823001; Best before 19.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand  GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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Recalls and Alerts: October 26–27, 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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TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

Enjoy the slideshow as you listen to a sample of TOXIC, narrated by the author.

“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.





United States

Public Health Alert / Food Safety Recall: Future Seafoods, Inc. recalls all oysters from the harvest area PE9B harvested on 10/10/2023 and distributed to their customers from October 10th through October 16th, 2023 due to possible Salmonella and E. coli contamination.

Animal Feed Safety Recall: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION recalls Purina Bird Luvers Blend Wild Bird Food. A blend of Grains for Birds (40 lb; Lot 23191JSC; UPC 8 04273-01657 3) due to elevated aflatoxin.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Produits Alimentaires Bouchard Inc. recalls Produits Alimentaires Bouchard brand Lac St-Jean Tourtiere (800g; Lot 276.23; Best before 23OC25; UPC 7 74048 00310 0) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie J.C. Fortin inc. (Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, QC) recalls SAUCE A SPAGHETTI A LA VIANDE / Spaghetti meat sauce (All sizes and lots) due to undeclared sulphites, mustard, fish (anchovies) and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Marché D. Boutin St-Félicien inc. (Metro) (Saint-Félicien, QC) recalls La Boucanerie d’Henri brand Saumon fumé chaud artisanal / Artisanal hot-smoked salmon (Sold up to 25 October 2023) due to inadequate temperature control.

Food Safety Recall: Marché chez Mirlanda (Longueuil, QC) recalls Marinade Maison / Home-style marinade (All lots) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum growth.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie Carleton (Carleton-sur-Mer, QC) recalls CHAUDRÉE DE FRUITS DE MER / Seafood chowder and CHAUDRÉE AU SAUMON FUME / Smoked salmon chowder (all lots) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature information on product labels.

Food Safety Recall: 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.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie J.C. Fortin inc. (Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, QC) recalls SAUCE A LA VIANDE DU PROPRIO / Meat sauce and SAUCE A SPAGHETTI A LA VIANDE / Spaghetti meat sauce (All sizes and lots) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature information on product labels.

Food Safety Recall: Les Fermes Valens inc. (Huntingdon, QC) recalls SALAMI GENOA (Best before 31.10.23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Napoli that has infected seven individuals living in various parts of the country. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert (Finland): MeEat Food Tech Oy recalls MUU Nugget plant-based nuggets (200g; Use by 24.10.2023, 29.10.2023, 7.11.2023, 12.11.2023 & 19.11.2023) and MUU Nugget plant-based nuggets, frozen, wholesale (1 kg; Use by 26.6.2024 ja 15.8.2024) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Finland): Pouttu Oy recalls Pouttu Nopeat Rapeat Kanan fileepihvit / Quick crispy chicken fillet steaks (250g; Use by 26.10.2023 & 2.11.2023) and Pouttu Nopeat Rapeat Possun kinkkupihvit / Fast crispy pork ham steaks (250g; Use by 26.10.2023 & 2.11.2023) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (France): LA VIE CLAIRE recalls COCKTAIL SPORTIF / Sport trail mix (Bulk; All lots sold since May 2023; Best before 31/12/ 2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites (20 pieces; All best-before dates up to and including 4 December 2023; Product of UK) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Aldi recalls FLAT chips bolognese (250g; Best before 12-04-2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices (480g; All date and batch codes) due to inadequately declared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco 20 Crispy Caramel Bites (20 pieces; All best-before dates up to and including 4 December 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Lieferanten Fischer Brot GmbH and HOFER KG recall ZURÜCK ZUM URSPRUNG Nur-Kornbrot geschnitten / Whole grain sliced bread (350g; Best before 03.11.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA FERME DE LA PRAIRIE recalls La Ferme de la Prairie brand Faisselles, petits ronds frais, frais salés, frais cendrés, Selles sur Cher AOP, pyramides, bûches, bûchettes / Goat cheeses (Various formats and production dates) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CELNAT recalls Celnat brand Graines de chanvre / Hemp seeds (250g; Lot 20523; Best before 24/10/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): CELNAT recalls Celnat brand Mix Graines Protéines / Protein seed mix (250g; Lot 24223; Best before 30/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): DANONE PRODUITS FRAIS FRANCE  recalls ACTIVIA brand Activia Brassé Nature / Stirred unflavoured yoghurt (8 x 125g; Lot 09/11 278 B1X 10:40 à 12:25; Use by 09/11/2023) due to manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOLMAR Super U Olemps recalls PATE CAMPAGNE ECHALOTTE / Country pâté with shallots (Lot 10:08 0227728000; Use by 29/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Hungary): METRO kereskedelmi Kft. recalls Morbier A.O.P sajt / cheese (~138 kg; Use by 2023.11.19 & 2023.11.12) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): DANONE recalls ACTIVIA brand Activia Brassé Nature / Stirred unflavoured yoghurt (8 x 125g; Lot 09/11 278 B1X 10:40 à 12:25; Use by 09/11/2023) due to manufacturing defect.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Tempo Foods recalls Fresh Milk – Full cream (2 L; Use by 31/10/2023 & 02/11/2023) Fresh Milk – Light 2.5% (2 L; Use by 31/10/2023 & 02/11/2023) and Fresh Milk – Skim 0% (2L; Use by 31/10/2023) due to E. coli contamination.


TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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