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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of seven Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to a not yet identified product.
United States
Food Safety Recall: McCain Foods USA Inc recalls Ore-Ida Tater Tots (Multiple batch codes) and Sonic Tots (Batch code 1005486334; Production code 290 / 5) due to foreign matter contamination (small hard plastic fragments).
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Maui Seafood LLC that an April 28 to May 16, 2025, inspection of the company’s Las Vegas seafood processing facility revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental swab samples collected from various areas of the processing facility and serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Boucherie La Préférence (Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC) recalls several prepared dishes due to undeclared soy, mustard, barley (gluten), anchovies, and/or sulphite.
Allergy Alert: Alimentation André Fortin inc. (Metro) (Alma, QC) recalls Masibec salade chou verte / Green cabbage salad due to undeclared mustard, wheat and milk, and recalls Salade macaroni / Macaroni salad due to undeclared wheat and mustard.
Allergy Alert: Pâtisserie et traiteur Adar (Côte-Saint-Luc, QC) recalls Salade aubergine hongrois / Hungarian eggplant salad (All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Homebake Cakes 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes (450g; Batch code 6864; Best before 20/03/2026) due to undeclared hazelnuts.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P. (200g; Batch code 4564914; Use by 02.03.2026; Product of Italy) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Halswell recalls New World Halswell brand made-in-store Red Velvet Cupcakes, Carrot Muffins, and Carrot and Cream Cheese Icing Cake (Best before 10.02.2026, 11.02.2026, 12.02.2026, 13.02.2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).
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