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 (Update): The Statens Serum Institut has now confirmed 23 cases of Salmonella Umbilo in an outbreak that has affected patients throughout the country, but primarily west of the Great Belt. The source of the infections has not yet been identified.
USA (Update): The CDC reports two additional cases of Listeria monocytogenes and one more death in the outbreak linked to consumption of deli-sliced meats manufactured by Boar’s Head. As of September 23, a total of 59 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 19 states. Ten deaths have now been reported. All 59 victims were hospitalized.
United States
Allergy Alert: Truly Good Foods recalls Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix cups (3.25 oz; Best before 041625) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Brewing Market Coffee that a December 14, 2023, through January 25, 2024 inspection of the company’s acidified manufacturing facility revealed serious deviations from the Emergency Permit Control regulation and Acidified Foods regulations.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Restorative Botanicals, LLC that a November 27 through December 12, 2023 inspection of the company’s facility revealed serious violations of the FDA’s regulations for Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements.
Canada
No Alerts
United Kingdom and Ireland
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Green Cuisine Mustard Powder (40g; Best before 16/5/2027) Product of UK) due to undeclared peanut.
Allergy Alert Update (UK): FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard powder due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Smooth Brussels Pate (175g; Use by 19 November 2024, 21 November 2024 and 28 November 2024) due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls No1 Pesto alla Genovese (145g; Use by 26 September 2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Inspire Foodie Limited recalls JADE PERCH FISH (251-300g; February 25, 2025) due to presence of veterinary drug residue (chloramphenicol).
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Jenniferzs Limited recalls A1 Chips – On the Go brand chips and snacks range (All batches and dates) due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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