Recalls and Alerts: May 23–24, 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

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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Recalls and Alerts: May 13–15, 2023

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United States

Infant Formula Safety Recall Update: Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is releasing this notice due to recalled Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula being distributed to its Nashville division retailers after the initial recall notice was published. Please refer to the notice for important product distribution information. The formula had been recalled due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): Danish health authorities report that the outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen infections has grown to 21 cases in spread across five regions of the country. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): World Cones NV recalls Moesen/ World Cones NV brand Les gaufres les plus nourrissantes / Waffles (6 pieces – 410g; Lot 31452; Best before 26/06/2023); due to undeclared soy, wheat (gluten), milk and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Iadki Detelina Eood recalls BIO brand SEMI MIX PER INSALATE BIOLOGICI IN DOYPACK / Mixed organic seeds for salad (200g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): BanketBakkerij Merba NV recalls Merba brand CHOCOLATE COOKIES 25% (150g; Lot 2301202; Best before 12-01-2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Gosh! Food Ltd recalls various Sweet Potato Pakora and Falafel products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Food Safety Recall (Austria): Maresi Austria GmbH recalls Inzersdorfer Junior Geflügel Aufstrich / Poultry spread (80g; Batch code L3102; Best before 04 2026) due to potential microbiological contamination and bulging lids.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730039; Use by dates between 24/03/2023 and 18/05/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC FERME DE LA FRINGALE recalls various Gaec ferme de la fringale cheeses (Best before between 03/04/2023 and 23/04/2023) 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): SOCIETE FROMAGERE DU LIVRADOIS recalls Affineur du Chef brand Selles sur Cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730025; Use by 05/04/2023, 06/04/2023. 09/04/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls FLEUR DE LAVA CORSE sheep milk cheese (Lot WF053; Use by dates between 10/04/2023 and 23/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE FROMAGERE DU LIVRADOIS recalls Selles sur Cher AOP cheese (Lot J30730021; Use by 02/04/2023, 04/04/2023, 08/04/2023 and 18/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GALETTES BERTEL recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand 4 CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Breton style crepes (4-pack, 180g; Lots 4AA2115 & 4BB2115; Use by 21/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Les Délices de Belle France brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (150g; Lot J30730058; Best before 24/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand 4 CREPES DE BRETAGNE / Breton style crepes (4-pack, 180g; Lot 4AA2115; Use by 21/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls Seillac brand Selles-sur-cher AOP nu cheese (Lots J30670023 & J30750017; Best before 17/04/2023 and 25/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Cloche d’Or recalls PYRAMIDE CENDREE (PERLE BERRY) cheese (no lot information available) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Cloche d’Or recalls Cloche d’Or brand VALENCAY AOP FERMIER / cheese (220g; Lot AF059322; Best before 21/04/2023) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CLOCHE D’OR Fromagerie Huchet recalls Huchet brand Rond de chèvre cendré Huchet fermier / Goat milk cheese (No lot numbers) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CLOCHE D’OR Fromagerie Huchet recalls Huchet brand Rond de chèvre fermier Affiné sec / Aged goat milk cheese (No lot numbers) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL recalls FILONE DI SALAME / Salami loaf (0.25 kg; Lot 99L1369; Best before 18/07/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL recalls BASTONE DI SALAME DOLCE / Mild salami stick (0.25 kg; Lot L859(1369); Best before 18/07/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Carrefour recalls certain chocolate products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and allergens.

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