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
FRANCE: Food Safety News reports five probable cases of botulism in one family, most likely linked to consumption of “O Ptits Oignons” brand wild garlic pesto. All five victims are in intensive care.
United States
Allergy Alert: Innovation Bakers, LLC recalls 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie (3.5 oz pack; Lot code Best By Wednesday 0911) due to undeclared walnut.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls A & W brand Chicken Breast Portion Fully Cooked Breaded, Seasoned Boneless, Skinless, Fillets Removed (5 kg; Lot 4178; Production date 2024-JUN-26; UPC 63100 41087 2) due to undercooking. The recalled product was distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions across Canada.
Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Bagels on Greene ltée (Montréal, QC) recalls Homemade hummus (All lots with expiration dates prior to September 7, 2024) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Deluxe Chicken & Vegetable/ Sweet Potato & Chicken soup (Batch code 5258; Use by 29.Sept.24) due to undeclared gluten.
Hong Kong and Singapore
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company Limited recalls Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry, 70% Fruit (200g; Batch/Lot no. 0422616 – L 173 4; Best before June 21, 2026; Product of Austria) due to possible presence of mold.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Grand Eastern Group recalls Mie Sedaap Rasa Baso Special (77g x 5 pack; Best before 28/10/2024) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Ausfresh Pty Ltd recalls Epic Oddisee Santorini Marinated Pitted Olive Mix (920g; Use by 05 DEC 2024) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Australia): The Food Trade recalls Papa Jax Shepherds Pie Mashed Potato (500g; All Use by dates up to and including 26 November 2024) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): All Good Bananas Ltd recalls All Good brand Barista Oat Milk (1 L; Batch code 234806; Date marking 04.02.2025 and 05.02.2025; Product of Sweden) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.
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