Recalls and Alerts: June 15–16, 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

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – UPDATE: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters from Dai One Food Co., Ltd., and Central Fisheries Co., Ltd., Republic of Korea, due to potential Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the FDA advisory for details on the affected products. The oysters have been implicated in five cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis among restaurant patients in Hawaii.

Food Safety Recall: Johnsonville, LLC recalls Johnsonville BEDDAR with CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage links MADE WITH 100% PREMIUM PORK (14 oz vacuum packs; Best by 07/11/2023 C35) due to foreign matter contamination (very thin strands of black plastic fibers).

Food Safety Recall Update: Cricket Creek Farm expands earlier recall to include an additional product because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination and because pasteurization records did not illustrate the heating element reached required temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls approximately 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd’s pie products due to possible foreign matter contamination (clear, flexible plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Léon Desrosiers et Fils inc. (Joliette, QC) recalls Sauce a spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (500 ml & 1 L; Sold up to 15 June 2023) and Soupe aux legumes / Vegetable soup (1 L; Sold up to 15 June 2023) due to undeclared allergens (wheat, mustard, anchovies (spaghetti sauce only) and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Kim Po (Montréal, QC) recalls various cut fruits and vegetables, peanuts, and kimchi packaged and sold by the company, because these products may not have been packaged and held under conditions that would assure their safety for human consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Hafner Canada Inc. recalls Sélection du Pâtissier brand Framboisier Cake (1.6 kg (14 pre-cut servings); Lots 3114 & 3128; UPC 6 22267 00901 7) and WOW! Factor Desserts brand Berry Burst Slab Cake (3.7 kg; Lots 3101, 3114, 3121 & 3124; UPC 7 78463 08537 6) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fermes Belles-Amours inc. (Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, QC) recalls PÂTÉ DE FOIE DE MORUE / Cod liver paté and MOULES FUMÉES / Smoked mussels (sold up to 15 June 2023) due to potential for grown of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Apex Commerce Trades recalls Saladitos brand Lupini beans (580 mL; UPC 8 413295 800514; Lots L081041 & L392031; Best before 21/02/2024 & 27/09/2024, respectively) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (NORWAY): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has detected an outbreak of six cases of E. coli in individuals living in various parts of the country. The cases were reported between October 2022 and May 2023.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Peny CGPA recalls Monique Ranou brand Gratin dauphinois à la crème fraîche (850g; Lot 2362 L: M2H074 A11 (05:35 to 07:50; Best before 31.03.2026) due to undeclared wheat and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Premier Foods recalls Sharwood’s Balti Cooking Sauce (420g; Best before 31 January 2025) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Natuurvlees Dobbelaere recalls Natuurvlees Dobbelaere brand Kippenschnitzel / Chicken schnitzel (~0.42 kg; Lot 2323700006; Use by 18/06/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Natur-Drogeriet A/S recalls Økologisk rødkløver-te i løsvægt / Organic red clover tea in bulk (Multiple lot codes and best before dates) due to presence of mouse droppings. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lantmännen Cerealia recalls multiple pasta products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Danone Oy recalls Activia mansikkajogurtti ilman lisättyä sokeria Activia strawberry yogurt without added sugar (4 x 125 g; Best before 13.07.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DU MONT PILAT recalls multiple varieties of SALAISONNIERS DU PILAT and DUCULTY brands of dry pork sausage due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall list at Rappel Conso for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE recalls Saucisse cuite brasse / Cooked fermented sausage (Lot 1169981; Use by 22/06/2023) due to a manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls SIMPL brand POULET BLANC ENTIER / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERS DE TRADITION HARDY AFFINEUR recalls Biquet fermier cendré / cheese (Lot 77-155; Best before 14/07/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION CASINO FRANCE CASINO recalls CASINO – TOUS LES JOURS brand POULET PAC BLANC / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls HENRI IV brand POULET SOUS FILM / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 07/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC SABLE recalls NEUTRE brand SOUS FILM PRET A CUIRE / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC BOURGOGNE recalls LE GAULOIS PROFESSIONNEL brand POULET PAC NU LGP / Whole chicken (1.2 kg; Lot 0093016034; Use by 07/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC BOURGOGNE recalls LE GAULOIS brand BQ POULET A PAC / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 06/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls multiple A PEGURELLA, Petirosso, FIOR DI CORSICA, and Ottavi brands of goat and sheep cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall list at Rappel Conso for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC D’ARCY recalls GAEC d’Arcy brand brique melangee / cheese (Lot 5) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LURESSE SOC E.LECLERC recalls POELEE WOK salad (400g; Use by 14/06/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls TALLEC brand TERRINE FORESTIERE A L’ANCIENNE GIROLLES (Lot 0231390; Use by 26/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls DEPUYDT brand BOULETTE SAUCE TOMATE / Meatballs in tomato sauce (Lot 1905; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Thomas Kurz e.K. Service rund um Fleisch und Wurst recalls four products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Metron Stores Limited (trading as Iceland Ireland) recalls all imported frozen food products of animal origin sold in Iceland Ireland stores since 3 March 2023. The action was taken after the Food Safety Authority of Ireland served the company with an Immediate Withdrawal and Recall Notice.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): FATTORIE NOVELLA SENTIERI recalls SALAME NOVELLINO / New Salami (~280g; Lot 3216NOV) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): SNV recalls Auchan Pouce brand Poulet PAC blanc / Whole chicken (Lot 0093015768; Use by 06/06/23 and 07/06/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls TerraSana brand Pesto Rosso bio / Organic red pesto (180g; Best before 04/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Caterman recalls Cactus brand Tranche Saint-Honoré Pastry (2 pieces; All use by dates from 07/06/2023 to 16/06/2023) and Cactus brand Saint-Honoré 6 parts (All use by dates from 07/06/2023 to 16/06/2023)) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Zonnatura recalls Zonnatura Groenten Spread Spinazie / Vegetable spinach spread (135g; Lots 2402020A, 2402020AB, 2403058D and 2404075E; Best before 20-2-2024, 27-3-2024 and 16-4-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Udea recalls Allos Farm Vegetables Spinach Pine Nuts (135g; Lot 2402003A; Best before 03-02-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coffee Table Delights recalls Coffee Table Delights brand Meringues (45g; Best before 2/08/23) due to undeclared gluten.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 23–24, 2023

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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: 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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