Recalls and Alerts: March 12–13, 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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“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

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United States

Allergy Alert: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc recalls Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews (8.25 oz; Best if used by Jul 08 2025 GH2; UPC 078742133348) due to undeclared coconut and milk.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice brand Milk Chocolate with Toasted Coconut (300g; Date code 2024 SE 19; UPC 0 60383 20922 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert: Aliments koki SENC (Montréal, QC) recalls various marinated meat products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Léon Desrosiers et Fils inc. (Joliette, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Hanna’s Hut (Montréal, QC) recalls various products due to multiple undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Anka EU GmbH recalls Mohnpaste – Sera Hashas Ezmesi / Poppy seed paste (350g; Lot PN 15214; Best before 04.04.2025) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Pápai Hús Kft. recalls SPAR VEGGIE snidlinges szendvicsfeltét / Sandwich topping (100g; Use by 14.03.2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Pohjolan Meijeri Laktoositon Sulo jogurtti Mango / Lactose-free Sulo yogurt Mango (1 L; Best before 8.4.2024) due to elevated Enterobacteraceae counts.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC recalls Ch’ti brand Maroilles Sorbais AOP / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Multiple Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERRYDIS LECLERC recalls Viande hachée / Ground meat (Sold between 01/03/2024 and 05/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls L’escargot Charlet brand Escargot au court Bouillon (3 dozen and 5 dozen; Lot 1529; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE recalls Ferme D’HELI’SENS brand Terrine provençale (120g;; Lot 1526; Best before 30/11/2025) due to improper processing and/or packaging.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls MAISON DU FROMAGE brand MAROILLES SORBAIS / Cheese (575g; Lot 355; Best before 13/04/2024 & 16/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls INTERMARCHE brand FRAIS EMB CHABICHOU DU POITOU / Cheese (150g; Lot 240461602; Best before 22/04/2024) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls ANDRE BAZIN brand LARDONS FUMES / Smoked bacon (1 kg; Lot 684621; Use by 11/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of red plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Fromagerie Dongé recalls various Brie de Meaux brand brie cheeses (Lot RG040124BM; Best before 31.03.2024; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG recalls Dr. Oetker brand Smoothie Bowl mit Erdbeere, Banane, Aronia und Leinsamen / Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed (200g; All Best before dates up to 23/04/2024) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Various supermarkets recall Spinazie deelblokjes / Spinach cubes (400g and 800g; Multiple Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norvida recalls John’s blandfärs / Mixed minced meats (500g; Best before 15/03/2024 and 16/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Waiheke Herbs Ltd  recalls Waiheke Herbs brand Asian Herb Spread, Fresh Asian herbs with chilli & ginger (200g; Batch 06 12 23; Best before 06Apr2024) as usual food safety steps have not been followed which may lead to an increase in bacteria.


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Recalls and Alerts: March 9–11, 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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“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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Allergy Alert: Wesco, Inc. recalls Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites (9 oz; Sell by 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024; UPC 750308040474) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall: Jen’s Breakfast Burritos, LLC recalls approximately 144 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): TENDRIADE recalls TENDRIADE brand boulette au veau nature en sachet / Veal meatballs (Multiple lot codes; Best before 21/03/2025 and 02/05/2025) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): TENDRIADE recalls TENDRIADE brand paupiette de veau surgelée / Veal paupiettes, frozen (140g; Lot 75082719; Best before 07/03/2025) due to undeclared soy, wheat and egg.

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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Lorraine Bakery Group recalls a range of breads due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of ceramic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U SAVEURS brand Jambon cuit supérieur à l’ancienne Bleu Blanc Coeur / Old-fashioned superior cooked ham (3/4 slices, ~210g; Lot 02406506; Use by 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls Tome de Cambrai au lait pasteurisé 26% mg / Pasteurized milk cheese, 26% fat (~2 kg; Lot L-04-2311; Use by 22/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODELY recalls STEMMELEN brand Saucisses de Cocktail de Strasbourg / Cocktail sausages (300g; Lot 3245181714; Use by 24/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS SODIMAX E. LECLERC recalls Stand Boucherie Trad Haché de boeuf / Ground beef (All lots; Use by dates between 26/02/2024 and 01/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOBORIZ INDUSTRIE SOBORIZ SA recalls LE FORBAN brand POIS DU CAP / Cape peas (1 kg; Lot 24052) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE  recalls METRO CHEF brand POUDRE DE PISTACHE NATURELLE / Natural pistachio powder (1 kg; Lot 13341017; Best before 06/12/2024) due to aflatoxin and ochratoxin (mycotoxins) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fazer Lifestyle Foods/Fazer Finland: Fazer Sweden AB recalls Froosh – STRAWBERRY BANANA GUAVA Smoothie (250 ml & 150 ml; Multiple Best before dates) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Core heildsala recalls Froosh Jarðarberja, Banana & Guava smoothie / Strawberry, banana & guava smoothie (250 ml & 150 ml; Multiple Best before dates) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Moers Frischeprodukte GmbH & Co recalls Solevita brand Bevanda a base di piu’ frutti (frullato red genius) / Fruit smoothie (250 ml; Best before 12/03/2024) due to patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): I. SCHROEDER KG recalls PRIMA VOGLIA brand MIRTILLI / Frozen blueberries (300g; Lot L030823; Best before 02-08-2025) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BEPPINO OCCELLI recalls BEPPINO OCCELLI brand CASTELMAGNO DOP cheese (Lots 23137011 and 23144011; Expiry dates 08/03/2024 and 06/05/2024, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Land Young Foods Co. Ltd. recalls Asiantrade srl antipasto giapponese di alghe -congelato-Goma Wakame / Japanese seaweed appetizer, frozen (1 kg; Lot LY112107; Best before 06.2025) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Salakis brand Dés de fromages de brebis aromatisés aux Herbes de Provence et poivrons / Diced sheep cheese flavored with Herbes de Provence and peppers (300g; Lot 2.009.1 – 06:16 à 07:04; Best before 07/07/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particles).

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): BAK-SAN GmbH recalls Paprika süss gemahlen, Hazra / Sweet ground pepper (150g; Lot 611412; Best before December 2026) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Moringafi recalls Moringafi Green Juice (270g; Expiry 25/06/25) due to Salmonella contamination.


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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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Recalls and Alerts: March 2–4, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.



“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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


United States

Food Safety Recall: CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation recalls TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings (6 oz, 6 pieces; Lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic from a permanent marker pen).

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Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE U recalls QUENELLE DE VEAU SAUCE FINANCIERE AROMATISEE / VEAL QUENELLE WITH FLAVORED FINANCIAL SAUCE (400g; Lot GAFU*05/04/2026; Best before 05/04/2026) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL LA COCOTTE GOURMANDE BIO recalls La Cocotte Gourmande brand Houmous curry / Hummus curry (180g; Lot A329-23; Best before 30/11/2026) due to risk of microbial contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FERME DE LA VIEILLE ABBAYE recalls multiple varieties of La ferme fermier au lait du jour brand yoghurts (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ARDO GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Junger Spinat Gehackt / Chopped young spinach (450g; Lots 144003 & 144004; Best before 01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (metal shavings).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rügenwalder Mühle and KoRo Handels GmbH recall Veganes MühlenHack auf Soja Basis (75g; Lot WE4401; Best before 01/25) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Societa’ Agricola La Bruna S.S. recalls TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA brand CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODOTTO DELLA MONTAGNA / Cheese (2 kg; Lots 23147011 and 23154011; Best before 15-18/03/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ITN EKO POVLEN recalls Metro Chef brand MORE DI BOSCO MC / Blackberries (1 kg; Best before 19/08/2025; Product of Serbia) due to Norovirus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Zany Zeus Limited recalls Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese (Batch code 13022024; Best before 08.04.2024) due to Bacillus cereus 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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