Recalls and Alerts: September 14–20, 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

DENMARK: The Statens Serum Institut reports 20 cases of Salmonella Umbilo infections in an outbreak that has affected 14 men and 6 women in various parts of the country. Affected individuals range in age from 0-85 years, with a median age of 52. The source of the outbreak is under investigation.

United States

Allergy Alert: HP Hood LLC recalls 5 varieties of LACTAID Milk (96-oz plastic containers; Batch code 51-4109 P2; Various Best By dates) due to undeclared almond traces. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Grace Imports, LLC recalls Kara Boondhi (250g; Batch 2Al488; Use by 07/30/2025), Kerala Mixture (300g; Batch 2Al564; Use by 07/30/2025) and Spicy Murukku (250g; Batch 2Al504; Use by 07/30/2025) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Avole Inc. recalls Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix (7-oz bag; Use by 06/2025) due to undeclared fish (pollock). The recalled product was distributed in Puerto Rico.

Allergy Alert: KTM Services, Inc. recalls Enjoy Premium Taro Cookie and Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookie (5.3 ounce and 17.7 ounce packages; Best by dates between 9/12/24 through 8/7/25) due to undeclared milk.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns St. Louis Calco, LLC that an inspection conducted on September 18-22, 2023, and on September 29, 2023, of the company’s sprout operation revealed serious violations of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption regulation.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corp. recalls Jinju brand Fish Cake (500g; Batch code 2501; Expiry date 06.25.2026; UPC 8801077529805) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: 9231-0218 Québec Inc. recalls Pirates BBQ brand Barbe Noire BBQ dry rub All-Purpose (180g; Batch code EA-0009; UPC 1 81836 00060 7) due to undeclared wheat and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Coopérative recalls Central Dairies brand and S’Milk brand 2% Partly Skimmed Milk (Multiple pack sizes and Best before dates) due to spoilage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI issues Precautionary notification to consumers with a peanut allergy concerning all food products containing mustard as an ingredient, and / or mentioned in an allergen warning statement on the label.

Allergy Alert (UK): FSA issues Urgent Allergy Advice to consumers with a peanut allergy concerning all food products containing mustard as an ingredient, and / or mentioned in an allergen warning statement on the label.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Domino’s Garlic & Herb dip (100g and 25g; provided up until Sunday 15th September 2024; Product of UK) and Domino’s Honey & Mustard dip (25g; provided up until Sunday 15th September 2024; Product of UK) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip (100g; Best before 19/11/2024, 26/11/2024 and 02/12/2024; Product of UK) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls multiple products containing mustard powder due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Farmfoods recalls Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets (1 kg; Batch codes 12123 and 12132; Best before all date codes up to and including December 2025) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Creamy Delicious Foods Coleslaw, Creamy Delicious Foods Low Fat Coleslaw, and Creamy Delicious Foods Salad Box with Egg (225g; Use by 17/9/2024 and 19/9/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Karma Kefruit Citron Figue (Lemon Fig) (750 ml; Batch code 12/04/25G1C1; Best before 12/04/25; Product of France) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Carley’s recalls Carley’s Organic Light Raw Tahini (250g & 425g; Batch code TR4130; Best before 16 December 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (UK): James Hall & Co Ltd recalls SPAR Corned Beef (120g; Use by 20 September 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Goy Chiap Hin Pte Ltd recalls Gold Plum Vinegar (550ml; Best before 30/6/2027; Product of China) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Birchan Pty Ltd recalls BBQ Kurobuta Pork Buns (480g; Best before 5/12/2024 and 19/02/2025) due to undeclared gluten, egg, and milk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Arran Trust recalls Arran Farm brand Raw Drinking Milk (unpasteurized) (Sold between 23 August 2024 and 17 September 2024 inclusive) due to Campylobacter contamination.