Recalls and Alerts: June 13–14, 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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 15 cases of Salmonella Cotham in nine states. The illnesses are linked to contact with pet bearded dragons. Four of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

United States

Allergy Alert: AAHU BARAH USA INC. recalls Aahu Barah Apricot Roll (14 oz; Expiration date Dec 2025; UPC 882475000279) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Heinen’s Inc. recalls Heinen’s Tuscan Salad Bowls (Sell by 06.02.24; UPC 2-08888- 40849-3) due to undeclared pecans.

Allergy Alert: Villa Nueva Interservices LLC. recalls Arepas LA Mejor brand Arepa de Choclo /Chocolo (25 oz bags; UPC 8 37654 78238) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Kerry, Inc recalls five seasoning products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Newly Weds Foods, Inc. recalls four breading/seasoning products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Grande Cheese Company recalls multple batches and varieties of Lactose, Whey Protein, and Cultured Dairy Product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Penn Herb Company Ltd recalls Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (60 capsules/bottle; Item #Sm32x, Lot #23289A) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls Sitara brand Brown Lentils (1.81 kg; All codes where wheat is not declared on the label; UPC 6 28915 56114 2) due to undeclared wheat.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Abbott recalls Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (400g & 850g; Batch codes 1195461 and 1195476; Best before 09 July 2024; Product of Singapore) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Abbott recalls Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (400g; Batch codes 1195476 and 1210475; Best before 09 July 2024 and 21 August 2025) and Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (850g; Batch codes 1195461 and 1210476; Best before 09 July 2024 and 21 August 2025) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Greencore Group recalls various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Samworth Brothers Manton Wood recalls various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Indya Foods Pty Ltd recalls Ashoka Palak Paneer (280g; Best before 15/06/2025) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Walter & Wild Ltd recalls Hubbards brand BeMighty Granola Blueberry & Seeds (400g; Best before 23 04 25) due to undeclared milk and soy.

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Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

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Recalls and Alerts: June 6–7, 2024

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of eight illnesses following consumption of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. Affected individuals have reported reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. Six people have been hospitalized. The FDA recommends that consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, and should discard them.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for WOW BAO BAO THAI-STYLE CURRY CHICKEN (10-oz pkgs; Best if used by 4/12/25) due to undeclared soy and sesame. The items were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide, and are no longer available for purchase.

Food Safety Recall: Green Life Farms recalls Baby Arugula (4-oz pkgs; Lot #LW15124; Sell by 6/15/24) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Danisco USA Inc. recalls multiple lots of 36 different products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed to multiple states and also exported to Canada and Mexico. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Rise Baking Company dba South Coast Baking recalls 29,000 cases of Rise Baking Company, Panera, and Costco brands of cookie dough due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Product Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet LLC recalls FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon, with or without a pump; Lot codes 211102 and 220402 through 240152) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK): UK Health Security Agency is investigating an outbreak of 113 cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) illnesses in England (81), Wales (18), Scotland (13), and Northern Ireland since 25 May 2024. Patients range in age from 2 years old to 79 years old. The source of the outbreak is currently unknown.

Allergy Alert (UK): Beagley Copperman B.V. recalls Leslie Clover Chips Barbecue (85g and 145g; Best before all dates up to and including 6 September 2025) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack (6 x 40g; Best before 28 February 2025) and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack (6 x 40g; Best before 31 January 2025, 28 February 2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken (170g and 400g; All use by dates up to and including 16 June 2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Primo Foods Pty Ltd recalls Primo – Mild Salami 25% Less Salt (80g; Use by 19/07/2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Multiple importers recall Leslie’s brand Clover Chips Barbecue Corn Snacks (85g and 145g; All batches and date codes; Product of Philippines) due to undeclared gluten.

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Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

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Recalls and Alerts: May 7–8, 2024

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread and bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery that an August 14–31, 2023 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: La Maison de Soya recalls BOISSON DE SOYA NON SUCRE / Unsweetened soy beverage and SUCRE BOISSON DE SOYA / Sweetened soy beverage (All lots) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Huer Foods Inc. recalls Western Family brand Yogurt covered pretzels (240g; Batch codes 2024AU22N & 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35287 5) and Western Family brand Milk chocolate covered pretzels (240g; Batch code 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35286 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): ALIMENTATION GROS IMPORT DIFFUS RHONE-A EPICERIE recalls AMANDES EMONDEES THYM ROMARIN GOÛT THYM ROMARIN / Salted almonds flavored with thyme and rosemary (1 kg; Lot 015604F; Best before dates between 19/12/2023 & 13/06/2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Soncini Cesare s.r.l. recalls Farina di grano tenero 00 per pasta / Soft wheat flour for pasta (1 kg; Lot L 7; Best before 20.02.2025) due to undeclared mustard and lupin.

Allergy Alert Update (Sweden): Mondelez International expands an earlier recall of Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bars (200g) to include additional varieties and date codes, due to almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): Authorities warn that Castanheira brand Pickles (Lot L40217; Best before Jan 2025) contains undeclared sulphite / sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Denns BioMarkt & die dennree Naturkost GmbH recall Hofkäserei Belrieth AT SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (200g; Best before 03.05.2024–09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Hava recalls Vleeswaren Hava brand Pipes d’ardennes / sausages (4/pack; ~420g; Lot 30015299; Use by 04/06/2024 & 06/06/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~230g; Lot 23199; Use by 02/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~200g; Lot 23199 & 23199078; Use by 02/05/2024 & 03/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASSOCIATION POUR ADULTES ET JEUNES HANDICAPES recalls Les Terroirs du Plantaurel brand Rillettes de poulet / Chicken rillettes (180g glass jar; Lot 243123; Use by 31/07/2027) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT recalls Clermont brand 10 boudins noirs aux oignons sous vide / Black pudding sausages with onion, vacuum-packed (10/pack; Lot 116; Use by 14/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIFAV recalls SALAISON CELTIQUE brand TETE PERSILLE / Head cheese with parsley (Lot PY02400085; Use by 08/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls L’Atelier de Gustave brand Pavés Savoyards (2/pack; Lot 825099; Use by 11/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LAIT 2 FROMAGERS recalls Harria brand Fromage au lait cru de chèvre / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Produced 01/05/2024; Sold from 03/05/2024 to 05/05/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls Farce à Tomate / Ground meat mix with tomato (480g & 1.5 kg; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls Hofkäserei Belrieth SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (~200g; 03.05.2024 to 09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman‘s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Hähnchenschnitzel / Chicken schnitzel (2 x 150g; Lot 37944658; Best before 23.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls verschiedene Sorten Weichkäse der Hofkäserei Belrieth / Various soft cheeses (Various weights; Lot 26032024; Multiple Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bakkerij Holland recalls Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Sandwich bread and Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Whole wheat sandwich bread (750g; All Best before dates up to and including 21.05.2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Kjötkompaní recalls Kjötkompaní brand Lasagna (Best before 18.5.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (wood chips).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls GORGONZOLA AOP doux / Mild Gorgonzola (Lot D40 23; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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