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 (Idaho): Idaho Public Health has received 18 reports of Campylobacter infections linked to consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk. Seventeen of the 18 victims reported having consumed milk from Paradise Grove Dairy.
United States
Food Safety Recall: Gutierrez Distributor recalls El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon (1.5-ounce clear plastic bag; Distributed to retailers in New York beginning January 14, 2024) due to potential for elevated levels of lead.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Pavao Meats & Deli Ltd. / European Butcher recalls European Butcher brand Canadian back bacon half, Canadian back bacon chunks, and Canadian back bacon sliced (Variable weights; Batch #177; UPC starts with 0 215096, 0 200386, and 0 200029, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
United Kingdom and Ireland
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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