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: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (15-count variety pack; Lot TN3005A on the wrapper and Lot TN3005 on the carton; Best before 05 Jan 2024) due to undeclared cashews.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Galerie au chocolat Inc. recalls Liesse Chocolatier brand Vegan Chocolate Bunnies (50g; Lot 3026; Best before 2024 JA 02; UPC 0 63783 84901 3) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
Allergy Alert: Nelson’s Chocofellar recalls Nelson’s Chocofellar brand 60% Dark Chocolate with Hazelnuts (78g; Lot code DH0111238; UPC 7 27908 44645 6) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.
Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Ltd recalls PC® Sesame Wonton Chopped Salad Kit (347g; Lot B083011; Best before 2023 AL 09) due to undeclared milk, egg and mustard.
Public Health Alert: MAPAQ urges the public not to consume Épicerie Le MistaGravlax de saumon maison / Home-made salmon gravlax (Sold up to 31 March 2023) because the product may be unsafe to consume.
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Europe
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand SAUCISSES DE POULET / Chicken sausages (600g; Lot 217208; Expiration date 02/04/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Riitan Herkku Oy recalls Senttipizza kana / Chicken pizza (280g; Best before 6.4. – 9.4.2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls Cora brand Wrap jambon chèvre / Ham and goat cheese wrap (180g; Use by 10/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (rigid blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand WRAP CHEVRE LEGUMES / Goat cheese and vegetable wrap (180g; Use by 07/04/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand SANDWICH CHEVRE TOMATE ROQUETTE / Lettuce, tomato and goat cheese sandwich (210g; Use by 07/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NAT&VIE brand WRAP CHEVRE TOMATES / Tomato and goat cheese wrap (190g; Use by 10/04/2023 and 13/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls COTE SNACK brand SANDWICH CLUB CHEVRE LEGUMES / Goat cheese and vegetable club sandwich (145g; Use by 10/04/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE FRAIS / Fresh goat cheese (Lot 062; Use by 04/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand FAISSELLE de CHEVRE / Goat cheese (4 pcs; Lot 051; Use by 21/03/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Satonnay citron Satonnay frais tonnelet / Lemon-flavoured fresh goat cheese (Lots 051, 052, 053; Use by 21/03/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE FRAIS / Fresh goat cheese (Lot 052; Best before 21/03/2023 and 28/03/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARLrecalls Chevrier des Crays CABRIFRAIS au lait cru / Raw milk goat cheese (Lots 051, 052, 053; Best before 21/03/2023. Lot 051; Best before 28/03/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Nergiz Großmarkt GmbH recalls Setalkel Sesampaste / Tahini sesame paste (400g; Lot 02.12.2021; Best before 01.12.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hungary): Nébih recalls Cachet brand Almond chocolate bar, 72% cocoa (100g; Product of Belgium; RASFF reference 2023.2021) due to elevated aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): DM Drogerie Markt Srl recalls dmBio brand TAHIN SESAMMUS – Purea di sesamo dmBio da agricoltura biologica / Organic tahini sesame paste (250g; Use by 21/02/2025 and 25/02/2025) due to Salmonella Montevideo contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand SAUCISSES DE POULET / Chicken sausages (600g; Lot 217208; Expiration date 02/04/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Somerset Cheese Company recalls Pennard Red Goats Cheese (2 kg wheel and any cut pieces; Batch code 03/10/2022; Best before 28 April 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): Neve Spice Factory recalls Hot Paprika (100g; Production code 11/21/2024; Expiration 11/21/2024) due to undeclared gluten.
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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.
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 DISTRIBUTIONrecalls 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.
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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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: Kelley Foods recalls KELLEY Naturally Hardwood Smoked JALAPEÑO PEPPER BABY ROPE SAUSAGE (12 oz; Code 2705493011; Use or freeze by May 11, 2023) due to undeclared dairy ingredient (cheese).
Allergy Alert: Second Nature Brands recalls Sheila G’sGluten Free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle (4 oz; Lots SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 1S and SG 1054 15/NOV/2023 2S) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall: Elkhorn Valley Packing recalls Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS (Various weights; Packed on Packed on 2/16/23) due to possible E. coli O103 contamination.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Day-Lee Foods, Inc.recalls Frozen Pre-Fried Tempura Shrimp (3 kg; Product code 1200058D; Best before 24 JUN 08; UPC 10629317000410) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.
Allergy Alert: Yijie Holdings Inc. recalls Fried Fish Balls (2.5 kg; Best before 18JUN24; UPC 6 972938 240183 or none) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Lazio inc. (Terrrebonne, QC) recalls various products due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Nubia Food and Beverage Inc. recalls Nuba brand Carob (drink) (750 ml; Batch code 2203151; Use by 09/30/23; UPC 6 28504 60015 3) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK):The Food Standards Agency and the UK Health Security Agency report one person has died and two others are ill in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenesillnesses in London and the south of England. The outbreak strain is related to a strain of the bacteria that has been recovered from soft cheeses from the Old Cheese Room.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO BLOND / Coconut sugar (500g; Lots S.AG.BL120GR & AG.BL120GR; Best by 31/08/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (France): ECOIDEES recalls BIOSAGESSE brand SUCRE DE COCO/ Coconut sugar (multiple package sizes, lot codes and best by dates) due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Storesrecalls Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns (180g; Batch code 2FX3073V; Use by 27 Mar 2023) due to undeclared milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and Dunnes Stores Wild Atlantic Prawns with smoked Garlic and Herb butter (200g; Batch code 2W2327; Use by 28 Mar 2023) due to undeclared molluscs.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the possible presence of soy in specific batches of Pulsin Plant Based Bars.
Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini (300g; Use by 23 March 2023) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kim’s Chocolates recalls Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 72% bio avec amandes / Organic chocolate bar with almonds, 72% dark chocolate (100g; Lot 22343; Best before 09/03/2024) and Cachet brandTablette chocolat noir 57% bio avec amandes et cerises / Organic chocolate bar with almonds and cherries, 57% dark chocolate (100g; Lots 22302 & 23067; Best before 29/1/2024 & 8/6/2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Grand Frais recalls Ker Argoët brand La motte aux cristaux de sel de Guérande / Butter with salt crystals (250g; Use by 17/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Varesa recalls Smaakt brand Pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Lot 83A0123; Best before 04/07/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin level.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Salaisons Celtiques recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes Fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (200g; Lots 9930610390 and 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 and 22/04/2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEURrecalls Le Bio des Eleveurs brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Best before 06/03/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec au poivre vert / Dry sausage with green pepper (200g; Lots 123073182 & 123080189; Use by 13/05/2023 & 20/05/2023, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec aux noisettes / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Lot 123066233; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisson sec nature / Dry sausage, plain (200g; Lots 123073203 & 123079315; Use by 13/05/2023 & 123079315, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOPORC LA NATURE LA SAVEUR recalls Bioporc brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 123065386; Use by 06/05/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Saint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls PetitSaint-Alpinien Fromage à croûte lavée / Washed rind cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Petit Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE LA VOUEIZE recalls Grand Chambérat cheese (All lots; Best before dates between 16/03/2023 and 19/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand COCKTAIL DE 4 FRUITS DE MER / 4-seafood cocktail (1.5 kg gross, 900g net wt.; Lot 2023114846; Use by 02/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Rillettes de poule au pot / Fried chicken rillettes (100g; Lot 7031122; Best before 03/11/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone).
Food Safety Recall (France):SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Monique Ranou brand Allumettes fumées / Smoked chicken matchsticks (2 x 100g; Lots 9930610390 & 9930660354; Use by 17/04/2023 & 22/04/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (bone).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Tahin Sesammus / Sesame tahini (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hungary): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio szezám tahini krém / Sesame tahinicream (250g; Best before 21.02.2025 and 25.02.2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio bovino / beef sfilaccio (100g; Multiple lot codes; Expiration dates from 18/06/2023 to 06/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Coppiello Giovanni srl recalls sfilaccio equino / horse meat sfilaccio (100g; All lot codes; Expiration dates from 02/06/2023 to 13/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino TRAMEZZINO “TEXANO” / Texas-style sandwich (80g & 160g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bertolini Group srl recalls PANINOCHEF brand Tramezzino FOCAZZINO “TEXANO”/ Texas-style Focazzino sandwuch (80g; Lots 69, 70, 74 & 75; Use by 04/04/2023, 05/04/2023, 09/04/2023 & 10/04/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cactus recalls Cactus brandEmincé de boeuf Toscana / Tuscan style ground beef (~400g; Lot 17.03.23-01; Use by 23/03/2023) due to possible E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Smaakt recalls Smaakt pofmaïs bio / Organic popping corn (400g; Batch 83A0123; Best before 04-07-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): EKOPLAZA recalls EKOPLAZA pofmaïs / Popping corn (500g; Best before 29-12-2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
Food Safety Recall (UK): The Cambridge Food Company Limited recalls The Old Cheese Room Baronet Soft Cheese (1 kg; Best before 21 March 2023, 22 March 2023, 11 April 2023, 12 April 2023, 16 April 2023, 18 April 2023) and The Old Cheese Room Baby Baronet Soft Cheese (200g; Best before 04 April 2023, 10 April 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Mega International Food Pty Ltd recalls Doughstory Classic Paratha Jumbo Pack (30 pieces, 2400g; Batch code 3104455; Made on 08 DEC 2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.
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