Recalls and Alerts: March 28–29, 2024

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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Allergy Alert: Geisslers Supermarket Inc. recalls all Sushi products produced by EZnoble Sushi for Geisslers Supermarket Inc. produced or purchased on 3/26/2024, and 3/27/2024 (Sell by 3/27/2024 and 3/28/2024) due to undeclared egg, wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert: Shawnee Milling Company recalls Food Club brand All Purpose Flour (5-lb bag; Best if used by 03/07/2025) due to undeclared milk and egg.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Euromarché St-Michel (Montréal, QC) recalls ESCALOPE DE POULET PANNE / Breaded chicken, raw (Sold up to 28 March 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Eat-Sum-More Inc. recalls Eat Sum More brand Beef Biltong – Original (Variable size; Batch code 0212 13188 2024; UPC 0 84672 48931 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épices créoles goût universel recalls marinade d’épices créoles / Créole spice marinade (All lots) due to lack of storage temperature information on product label.

Food Safety Recall: Euromarché St-Michel (Montréal, QC) recalls KINGSEY FROMAGE EN GRAIN / Cheese curds (Sold up to 28 March 2024) due to improper storage.

Food Safety Recall: Euromarché St-Michel (Montréal, QC) recalls ESCALOPE DE POULET PANNE / Breaded chicken, raw (Sold up to 28 March 2024) due to lack of cooking instructions on the product label.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie du Vieux St-François (Laval, QC) recalls le fromage La Cloche cendrée / Cheese (200g; Lot code 190524 70) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Bibigo brand mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot VN945 IV 373, VN945 IV 065 & VN945 IV 095; Best before 12/01/2025, 21/06/2024 & 10/08/2024, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Calitess NV recalls Carrefour brand Bruschetta Capra (6 pieces (185g); Lot 01A00324, 01B01124, 03B01224; Use by 10/04/2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): CJ Mainfrost Foods GmbH recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Lots 240312060 (VN945 IV 373), 2308009227 (VN945 IV 065) and VN945 IV 095; Best before 12.01.2025, 21.06.2024 and 10.08.2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Meraviglie srl recalls Apoteca Natura brand Transito Intestinale Functional Bars / Intestinal transit bars (7 x 18g; Multiple lots and best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Meraviglie srl recalls Apoteca Natura brand Transito Intestinale Functional Bars / Intestinal transit bars (100 x 18g; Lots 090824B, 240525A; Best before 09/08/2024, 24/05/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Il Bacaro Bassanese S.A.S. recalls ALBY GREEN FARM brand PREPARAZIONE GASTRONOMICA BIO A BASE DI ANACARDI E MANDORLE / Organic preparation made with cashews and almonds (180g (2 pieces); Multiple lot codes; Expiry 2 months) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Il Bacaro Bassanese S.A.S. recalls ALBY GREEN FARM brand PREPARAZIONE GASTRONOMICA BIO A BASE DI ANACARDI / Organic preparation made with cashews (125g; Multiple lot codes; Expiry 2 months) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): L’Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire recalls Bibigo brand mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot VN945 IV 095; Best before 10/08/2024, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls multiple varieties of Opus Apis Grissini / Breadsticks due to undeclared mustard and sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Amazing Oriental recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Best before 10-08-2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (360g; Best before 10-08-2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Van Oordt The Portion Company recalls Elite Selection brand Biscuits au café assortiment ‘Relax’ Mix / Assorted coffee biscuits (120 pieces (846g); Lot looo460204; Best before 28/02/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Ferme de la Vacheresse recalls various farm-style butters due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls paninis et des petits pains multicéréales de la marque Boni Selection / Paninis and multigrain rolls (4 pieces (240g); Lot B059DA, B060DA & B067DA; Best before 23/4, 24/4 & 1/5/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE ADER recalls Maison Ader brand Saucisse sèche perche / Dry pork sausage (Lot 202345; Best before dates between 22/01/2024 and 11/02/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE ADER recalls Antonin brand Saucisse sèche perche / Dry pork sausage (Lot 202345; Best before 28/01/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VOLAILLES REMI RAMON recalls Duc de Mayenne brand Cuisse de poulet fermier blanc Label Rouge / Chicken legs (2/pack and 4/pack; Lot 5424063359; Use by 20/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VOLAILLES REMI RAMON recalls Cuisse de poulet fermier blanc Label Rouge / Chicken legs (Bulk; Lot 5424063359; Use by 16/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Maison Lefebvre recalls Cochon des prés brand Bacon bio tranché / Sliced organic bacon (Lot M40820028; Use by 11/04/2024) and Cochon des prés brand Bacon bio demi / Organic bacon half (Lot M40820029; Use by 14/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls THIRIET brand Feuilletés aux escargots de Bourgogne / Escargot puff pastries (2 pieces (300g); Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand PISTACHE POUDRE VERTE / Green pistachio powder (1 kg; Lot 300663; Best before 30/11/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Cuisses de poulet fermier blanc Label Rouge / Chicken legs (2/pack (550g); Lot 5044092272; Use by 17/03/2024, 18/03/2024 & 20/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUD VENDEE DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls MONTORSI brand SAUCISSON SALAME CONTADINO DI PURO SUINO / Pure pork salami (Sold by the slice; Lot 03126433) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saladinettes brand Salade Alsacienne (300g; Lot 407310; Use by 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION FRANPRIX recalls Franprix brand le mélange salade graines de courges, de tournesol, pignons / salad mixture of squash seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts (125g; Lot 14009055; Best before 05/09/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAREE COTE D’OPALE FUMOIR DE LA COTE D’OPALE recalls Truite fumé / Smoked trout (4 slices (140g); Lot 07301123; Use by 11/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRUNO SIEBERT recalls Bruno SIEBERT S.A. brand SAUCISSE VOLAILLE CUITE FUMEE / Cooked, smoked poultry sausage (14 pieces; Lot 2115219024; Use by dates between 27/03/2024 and 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASTRO MARCHE CHANAC SPAR recalls SAUCISSE FRAICHE SOUS VIDE / Fresh sausage, vacuum-packed (Lot 074) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASTRO MARCHE CHANAC SPAR recalls SAUCISSE FRAICHE / Fresh sausage (Lot 074) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASTRO MARCHE CHANAC SPAR recalls CHIPOLATA (Lot 074) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASTRO MARCHE CHANAC SPAR recalls CHAIR A SAUCISSE / Ground meat for sausage (Lot 074) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Unilever recalls Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks (3x100ml; Batch codes L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327, L3328; Best before November 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Europe Meat International Srl recalls Masina Dal 1929 brand Sfilacci di equino / Horsemeat (100g; Lot 24001987; Use by 12/07/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Europe Meat International Srl recalls Casa ALI’ brand Sfilacci di equino / Horsemeat (80g; Lot 24001987; Use by 04-05-2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Europe Meat International Srl recalls Casa ALI’ brand Sfilacci di equino / Horsemeat (80g; Lot 24001987; Use by 07-05-2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Unilever recalls Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks (3x100ml; Batch codes L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327, L3328; Best before November 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Matakana Smokehouse NZ Ltd recalls Matakana Smokehouse NZ brand Citrus Gravlax and Matakana Smokehouse NZ brand Kaffir Gravlax (150-200g; Use by 10-04-24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 26–27, 2024

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports that the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked epidemiologically to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is now over. The agency received and investigated reports of eleven confirmed cases from five US states (California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Utah). Five people required hospitalization. The manufacturer initially recalled the implicated products, then cancelled the recall.

Food Safety Recall: Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. recalls Barsotti Organic Carrot Juice and Trader Joe’s 100% Juice Organic Carrot Juice (Multiple lot codes) due to underprocessing. Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Sundine Produce Inc. recalls Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Mixed Nuts Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010242) and Karachi Bakery brand Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies (250g; Best before Nov 06, 2024; UPC 8 908004 010259) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g; Code CE 06 7D; UPC 8 807076 001670) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Zinman Marché de volailles St-Dominique (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUCISSE SECHE DOUCE / Mild dry sausage and SAUCISSE SECHE FORTE / Strong dry sausage (Best before 16 septembre 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Bibigo mini mandu prawn dumplings (360g; Lot 240312060; Best before 12/01/2025) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Straccella (140g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Mezzarè (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Rondina’s food srls recalls Fermaggio® brand Affumicata (150g; Multiple lot and date codes) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino zenzero e curcuma senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with ginger and turmeric (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino pomodoro e origano biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic breadsticks with tomato and oregano (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino rosmarino senza glutine / Gluten-free breadsticks with rosemary (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino burro fume’ biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic smoked-butter breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino zafferano e papavero bio senza glutine / Gluten-free organic saffron and poppyseed breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Opus Apis SAS recalls Opus Apis brand Grissino noce moscata e miele di castagno biologico senza glutine / Gluten-free organic nutmeg and chestnut honey breadsticks (25g each or 180g glass jar; Best before dates from 03/2024 to 03/2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FRESCO DI ANACARDI / Vegan cheese with cashews (160g; Lots S235152, S240919, S240949; Best before 20/04/2024, 25/06/2024, 28/06/2024, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): La Fermenteria S.r.l. recalls VEGELUNA brand FILANTE DI ANACARDI/ Vegan cheese with cashews (150; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Sélection du fromager brand Selles sur Cher cheese (150g; Lot 42017422; Use by 10/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARLET RODOLPHE recalls escargot charlet brand escargots court-bouillon (Lot 1529; Use by 30/11/2025) due to a manufacturing defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE GRENIER DES GASTRONOMES LGDG recalls Les Thomasines brand Haché pur canard / Pure ground duck (2 x 110g; Lot 24078321; Use by 02/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA FROMAGERIE PIERRE JACQUIN ET FILS recalls FPJ brand Selles-sur-cher AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Truite fumée / Smoked trout (Lot 0907S293004; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FUMAGE DU SICHON recalls Fumage artisanal du Sichon brand Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Lot 0904S525423; Use by 04/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Affineur Culinaire GmbH & Co. KG recalls Kober Meersalzkäse | Sylter Meersalz / Sea salt cheese (700g; Lot 244331/06; Best before dates between 06.04.2024 and 17.04.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio (200g; Use by 14 April 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Catering Studio recalls The Catering Studio brand Cottage Pie (520g; Best before 9/04) due to undeclared soy, sulphites and wheat.

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Recalls and Alerts: February 20–21, 2024

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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA releases list of retailers who sold recalled Rizo-López queso fresco and cotija cheeses and products containing those cheeses. The recalled items have been implicated in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses.

Vitamin Supplement Safety Recall: Nordic Naturals recalls Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid 400IU (0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL); Lot 234909; Expiration date December 2025) due to to a manufacturing error that resulted in an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Magasin Lagoria Viau inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls YOGURT AUX MIEL GRANOLA SUPERFRUITS MURE ET FRAMBOISE / Yogurt with honey granola, superfruits, blackberry and raspberry (All lots) due to undeclared soy, gluten (barley) and peanuts, and recalls TORTELLINI A LA VIANDE SAUCE ROSE / Meat tortellini with pink sauce (All lots) due to undeclared soy and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Eden (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple products due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Allergy Alert: Lqnn, Inc. recalls Bành Pia brand Hopia Cake – Mung Bean-Durian (480g; Best by 06 MR 24; UPC 8 936014 318942) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Fresh Canada Foods, ULC recalls Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit (329g; Best before 2024 FE 21; UPC 0 30223 06139 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Aerzener Brot und und Kuchen GmbH recalls REWE Bio Das Pure / Organic Das (300g; Lot 15120244; Best before 24.07.2024) due to undeclared carrots and walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Chocolade eitjes wit / White chocolate eggs (Best before 30-06-2024) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Ahorramás recalls Ahorramás brand chicken and mushroom empanada (500g; Expiry dates 20/02/2024, 21/02/2024, 22/02/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): IGOR s.r.l. recalls Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, Sorte „dolce/mild“ / mild Gorgonzola cheese (200g; Best before 24.02.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEVALLOIS DISTRIBUTION E. LECLERC recalls E.LECLERC brand FOUFERUS PRE EMBALLE LS / Cheese (Use by 10/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls Arizona brand COOKIES AUX TROIS CHOCOLATS / Triple Chocolate Cookies (200g; Lot 2334710; Best before 11/09/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS MICHEL DUPUY recalls MICHEL DUPUY brand Andouille Demi andouille / Sausage (Multiple lots; Use by dates between 08/02/2024 and 25/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE AU PANIER VERT recalls Jambon blanc sous vide, jambon fumé sous vide, fond de jambon sous vide, bacon sous vide / White ham, Smoked ham, Ham stock and Bacon (Multiple Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIS TOURS NORD recalls E. LECLERC brand STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef patties (Lot CH4007613) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT-HERBLAIN DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC recalls Jambon de Vendée / Ham (Sold from 12/02/2024 to 16/02/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand VERITABLE MERGUEZ / Sausage (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Industry recalls multiple brands and varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the web page for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman`s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Cevapcici (fertig gewürzt für Pfanne und Grill) (1000g; Best before 14.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Stjörnugrís recalls Stjörnugrís skinka 80 / Ham (Batch 60022-4032; Best before 18.03.2024) and Stjörnugrís Brauðskinka / Breaded ham (Batch 60612-4023; Best before 11.03.24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies (150g; Batch 2334902; Best before 14/12/2024), Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) and Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies (200g; All batches with best before date 06/12/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Nanosupps brand Ä Protein Pancake, caramel, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate flavors (45g; Lots LOT/CT319-23, LOT/V321-23, LOT/P320-23 and LOT/CH354-23; Best before 15/05/2024, 17/05/2024, 16/05/2024 and 20/06/2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Retailers recall multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. recalls multiple varieties of cookies due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl recalls various Tower Gate brand cookies and McEnnedy American Way Nougatelli due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): AIM Tofu Israeli Ltd. recalls all tofu products due to a failure in the product manufacturing process at the factory and microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd recalls Busseto’s Antipasto Classico (340g; Expiry date 30 Apr 2024; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bio Living International recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (Best Before 01 MAR 24 up to and including 12 MAR 24) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (Best Before 17 FEB 24 up to and including 09 MAR 24) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Venerdi Limited recalls Gluten Freedom Broken Black Rice & Polenta Sourdough (550g; Best Before 19-12-2023 up to and including 11-03-2024), Gluten Freedom Everything Sourdough Bagels (400g; Best Before 25-12-2023 up to and including 04-03-2024) and Gluten Freedom Splendid Sourdough English Muffins (280g; Best Before 20-12-2023 up to and including 05-03-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

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