Recalls and Alerts: August 22–23, 2024

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 (Final Update): CDC reports 551 confirmed Salmonella illnesses, including 155 hospitalizations, linked to consumption of whole cucumbers from two (or more) Florida growers. None of the product remains on the market, and the growing season in that region has ended. The CDC considers this outbreak to be over.

United States

Allergy Alert: Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC recalls multiple Bliss Tree Butter Snacks varieties due to undeclared milk and sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Authentik Fudge recalls Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE (5.6 oz; Lots 0241500805, 0241690105, and 0241690205; Expiration dates 2025/MR/01, 2025/MR/17, and 2025/MR/17, respectively) due to potential for mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Gutierrez Distributor recalls El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon (1.5 oz; distributed to retail stores in New York starting on January 14, 2024) and Gutierrez brand ground cinnamon (1.5 oz; Sold to cash-and-carry customers) due to elevated lead levels.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: À Fleur D’Ail (Carleton-sur-Mer, QC) recalls PESTO DE FLEUR D’AIL / Garlic-flower pesto (250 ml; Lot 2024-07-16) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum growth.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Japan Centre Group Ltd recalls Ikari Sauce (Non-Oil Soy Sauce & Yuzu Dressing) (200 ml; Best before 07 September 2024, 06 October 2024, 11 November 2024, 15 December 2024 and 18 January 2025) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Top in Town Foods recalls various Mayil products due to undeclared crustaceans, mustard, and/or sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Whatever Brands recalls several Oreo products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls various Comeragh still and sparkling water products due to possible presence of visible particles. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Lee Sun Seng Food Pty Ltd recalls Sun Dae (500g; Use by 29/08/24, 05/09/24, 12/09/24 and 19/09/24) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Akula Foods Pty Ltd recalls Savan Cinnamon Sticks (100g, 200g; Best before April 2027) and Savan Cinnamon Powder (200g; Best before April 2027) due to chemical (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Safari Meats and SA Shop Limited recalls Safari Meats brand Biltong, Cabanossi, Droëwors and ready-to-eat cured meat products (All batches and dates) due to lack of required food safety controls. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd recalls Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand Antipasto Products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Magnolia Real Limited recalls Magnolia Dairy brand Fresh Whole Full Cream Certified Organic Raw Milk (Lots from 10225 up to and including 10237) due to Campylobacter contamination.