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
NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Food Safety has received reports of Norovirus illnesses that may be linked to consumption of raw oysters from Putaki Bay oyster farm.
USA: FDA has initiated a traceback investigation in response to an outbreak of 25 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. A food source for the outbreak has not yet been identified.
USA (Update): CDC reports that as of August 27, 2024, 14 more illnesses and six more deaths have been added to the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to consumption of deli meats, including Boar’s Head liverwurst. A total of 57 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. All 57 have been hospitalized. Nine deaths have been reported.
United States
Food Safety Recall: J F C International Inc recalls J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi (14.1 oz; Best before 10/26/24 and 12/19/24; UPC 0 11152 83000 1) due to high levels of yeast.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns J. Moniz Company Inc. that a June 24, 2024 inspection of the company’s importer establishment revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.
Canada
No Alerts
United Kingdom and Ireland
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited recalls Kirkland Signature brand Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Best before 28.08.24) due to undeclared sesame.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Goodtime Pie Co North Ltd recalls The Goodtime Pie Co, Hub Gourmet Pies, and No8 Premium Pies brand Pie and Sausage Roll Range (Best before dates from 13/08/2025 up to and including 23/08/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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