Recalls and Alerts: May 16, 2026

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United States

Public Health Alert (Update): FSIS issues public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This alert was first issued on April 30, 2026 and has been updated to include additional products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kyan Culture Inc. recalls Kyan Culture brand and Farm Boy brand organic microgreens (65g; All Best Before dates up to and including 05/19/26 or 05/22/26, depending on the product) due to possible pathogenic E. coli contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Filippo Berio UK recalls Filippo Berio Hot Chilli Pesto (190g; Batch code LR319; Best before 15 May 2028) due to undeclared fish.

Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

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Recalls and Alerts: May 15, 2026

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (ILLINOIS): The Illinois Department of Public Health and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service are continuing their investigation into three cases of Listeria monocytogenes linked to consumption of Daisy Brand headcheese purchased from three different locations in the state of Illinois. The FSIS has confirmed the presence of the outbreak strain in a sample of DAISY BRAND Meat Products HEADCHEESE (Use by MAR 26 2026). The headcheese was manufactured by Crawford Sausage Co., Inc. (Chicago, IL).

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Sugar Foods LLC recalls Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons (5 oz; Multiple Best if used by dates; UPC 0 11110 81353 4) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Blackstone Products recalls Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning (7.3 oz; Lots 2025-43282, 2025-46172, and 2026-54751; Best if used by 07/02/2027, 08/05/2027, and 08/12/2027, respectively) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Straus Family Creamery recalls various flavors of its Organic Ice Cream due to possible foreign material contamination (metal).

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Hafez International Trading Inc. recalls Shirreza brand Tahini Halva with Date Sap (400g; Best before 12-27; UPC 6 261747 302923; Product of Iran) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

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Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Recalls and Alerts: May 14, 2026

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): CDC reports that this year’s Salmonella outbreak linked to contact with backyard poultry has grown to 184 cases in 31 states. One person has died, and 53 have been hospitalized. Outbreak strains so far include Salmonella Enteritidis (32 people), Mbandaka (19 people), and Saintpaul (133 people). More than one-quarter (28%) of the victims are children under the age of 5 years.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: HH Fresh Trading recalls HH Fresh Trading brand Enoki Mushrooms (150g; Code 4711498860002) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: IQ PRODUCE recalls IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom (150g; Lot #UI775) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Terra Medi LLC recalls Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged (Lot L120425F54; Best before 4/12/2026) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: LinkGlobal Food Inc. recalls Shaoxing cooking wine (600 ml; Best before 2028/05/15; UPC 6 912657 104298) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Malak (Montréal, QC) recalls various pastries, baked goods and prepared dishes that were produced and stored in a fashion that could compromise food safety.

Food Safety Recall: United Utensils Inc. recalls Ghirardelli brand powdered beverage mixes due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Western Brand recalls various batches of chicken products due to Salmonella contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

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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