Recalls and Alerts: June 22–23, 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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Allergy Alert: Santo’s Frozen Foods, Inc. recalls Deviled Crabs (100 count, 36 count, and 24 count boxes; six digit Lot # starting with 23 and ending with 03 or 04 or 05) due to undeclared milk and sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall: Scenic Fruit Company recalls Cadia brand Organic Pineapple, frozen (10 oz; Lot #B2243316 & C0305067; Best by 05/12/2024 & 09/08/2024, respectively; UPC 815369014540) and Trader Joe’s brand Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, frozen (16 oz; Lot #B22098297, C20171035, C20450103 & C20511124; Best by 04/24/24, 08/04/24, 10/13/24 & 11/04/24, respectively; UPC 00511919) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: FMA International recalls SAS Fromagerie Ottavi Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese (~6 lb wheels; Lot VC349; Expiration date 07/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This cheese is associated with an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Europe.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Lactalis Canada recalls Black Diamond brand Lactose Free Marble Cheddar Cheese Natural Cheese Slices (220g; Best before 2023SE16; UPC 0 68200 81171 0) due to undeclared lactose.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls 365 Whole Foods Market brand Organic Blackberries, frozen (284g; Batch code FED225911; Best if used by 09/16/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: l’épicerie Chez Gaby (Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC) recalls New Alasko brand FRAMBOISES ENTIÈRES SURGELÉES / Whole frozen raspberries (1 kg; Sold up to 21 June 2023; Product of China) due to Norovirus contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): HOFER and HMF Food Production GmbH & Co KG recall three NATUR aktiv brand organic nut butters due to undeclared peanuts, cashews and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Hungary): Mondelez Hungária Kft. (Budapest) recalls 7 Days Croissant strawberry (60g; Item #OKC0431831; Best before 2023.08.31) due to undeclared peanuts and milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Wrap Vegan Kebab (Best before 25 June 2023) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dirk recalls Bolletje Kaas Pepsels / Cheese snacks (115g; Lot LO27770; Best before 01-02-2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIMOUZIN recalls multiple varieties and brands of goat cheese due to possible shiga toxin-producting E. coli contamination. Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGES DIS LECLERC recalls charcuteries issoldunoises brand saucisson à l’ail courbé / garlic sausage ring (Lot SAU053011; Use by 23/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative Lait Bio Du Maine recalls Pont aux Moines brand Fromage Pâte pressée au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (250g; Lot 390532; Best before 06/08/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): A PIGNATTA NUSTRALE recalls several varieties of meat and sausage products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): DELBE TRAITEUR recalls Hachis de viande nature / Plain minced meat (Lot 16062023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARMITE & CIE Conserverie Artisanale recalls Conserverie Artisanale Terroir Pyrénées brand Paté au piment d’Espelette / Paté with Espelette pepper (180g; Lot 3250 & 3251; Best by 30/05/2027) due to inadequate sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARMITE & CIE LES RECETTES DE MAMIE recalls Les Recettes de Mamie brand Paté au piment d’Espelette / Paté with Espelette pepper (180g; Lot 3250 & 3251; Best by 30/05/2027) due to inadequate sterilization.

Food Safety Recall (France): LDC BOURGOGNE VDR – GUILLOT recalls multiple brands of POULET NU / Raw whole chicken due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleisch- und Wurstwaren Schmalkalden GmbH Thüringen recalls Thüringer Landstolz brand Thüringer Fleischsalat / Meat salad (200g; Lots 20230614 & 20230620; Best before 28.06.2023 & 04.07.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Jomi S.p.A. recalls FRESCHI PER TE brand MORTADELLA DELICATA (150g; Lot 20.07.23B; Best before 20-07-2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Noja Fine Trade Limited recalls Maison Duculty brand Saucisson Sec / Dry sausage (300g; Lot 2310801; Best before August 26, 2023; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Efoodz Pty recalls Roast Beef with 3 Veg (Use by 23 June 23, 27 June 23, 28 June 23, 29 June 23 and 30 June 23) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Hutt City recalls New World Hutt City brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (Use by 24.06.23) due to foreign matter contamination (white plastic).

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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)

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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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