Here’s today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and various compliance issues. Live links take you directly to official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.
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UPDATE ON THE OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reported eleven (11) confirmed cases of the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in five states linked to consumption of raw cheddar cheese. Five people were hospitalized, two with hemolytic uremic syndrome. The manufacturer recalls all sizes of blocks and shreds RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese (original and Jalapeno flavors), but its recall was lifted on February 26, 2024.
Allergy Alert: USDA issued a Public Health Alert for enrich life KIDS MEALS CHICKEN PARM WITH SUPER VEGGIE SPAGHETTI (5.9 oz; Enjoy by dates from Jan. 9, 2024, through March 1, 2024). due to undeclared egg whites. No recall has been requested because the product is no longer available for sale.
Allergy Alert: M&P Production LTD remembered approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to undeclared sesame seeds. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Roland Foods, LLC remembered Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) (16 oz; Batch #P024581; Production code X0419; Best by October 19, 2024; UPC 10041224701509) due to Salmonella impurity
Canada
Allergy Alert: Grand Marché Col-Fax inc. (Laval, QC) recalls Kataifi and Baklava in Grenobles due to the presence of many undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.
Food Safety Recall: Auberge l’Amarré inc. (Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, QC) commemoration CHEDDAR PERRON and PIED-DE-VENT cheeses (Sold until 26 February 2024) because the label does not specify that the cheeses are made from unpasteurized milk.
Food Safety Recall: Quatuor à Cornes SENC (Saint-Donat, QC) recalls bulk products packed in glass jars because of the potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade remembered Cup Noodles – XO Sauce Seafood (74g; Best before 26/05/2024) and Cup Noodles – Spicy Seafood (74g; Best before 28/04/2024) due to incorrect declaration of gluten (wheat), crustaceans, molluscs, soybeans, milk, eggs and fish.
Allergy Alert (Italy): CONSORZIO AGRIBOLOGNA SOC. COOP. AGR. remembered Arandis Macedonia Seasonal (200g; Lots 12259, 12306, 12951 & 13008: Best before 22/02/2024, 24/02/2024, 25/02/2024, 26/02/2024, respectively) due to undeclared nuts.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE BAECHLER remembered various Baechler Raclette Fenugrec cheeses (Sold from 23/11/2023 to 27/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC remembered Beffroi Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LEDUC remembered Leduc Maroilles AOP cheese (Lot 355; Best before 07/04/2024 and 08/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE remembered Metro Chef MAROILLES AOP cheese (720g; Lot 355; Best before 06/04/2024, 09/04/2024 and 13/04/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): MIODIS E. Leclerc remembered TERROIR FLEURI brand DRY SAUSAGE PERCHE / Dry sausage (Lot 015400; Use until 07/04/2024) due to Salmonella impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH remembered SPAETZLES CARBONARA MUNSTER (Lot 2402192043962552; Use until 24/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): MILHAU HOUSE remembered MILHAU HOUSE brand Dry liver sausage (250g; Lot 040400; Best by 26/04/2024) due to possible Salmonella impurity
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DES 2 CAPS remembered cheese nettle square (Lot 361; Best before 27/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes impurity
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer remembered brand of Regent’s Park Wholemeal flour muffin with 7 seeds / Whole wheat and 7 grain muffins (4 pack, 250g; Lot 24031; Best before 01/03/2024) due to contamination by foreign matter (plastic).
Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S remembered Happy Dog: Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) and Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg and 10 kg; Lots 250726P004429 & 250730191383, respectively; Best before 26.07.2025 & 30.07.2025, respectively) due to Salmonella impurity
Pet Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade remembered Happy Dog brand Fit and vital Puppy dry dog food (4 kg; Lot 250726P004429; Best before 26.07.2025) and The Happy Dog brand Supreme Sensible France dry dog food (11 kg; Lot 250803193543; Best before 03.08.2025) due to Salmonella impurity
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