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 is investigating an outbreak of 7 cases of Listeria monocytogenes (sequence type 7) infections since June 2024. The source of the outbreak has not yet been established. However, in 2022, there was an outbreak of the same type of Listeria monocytogenes linked to consumption of fish balls.
United States
Allergy Alert: R. Walters LLC dba Elevation Foods recalls Hannaford brand Seafood Salad (12 oz; Use by BB 11/13/2024 & BB 11/14/2024; UPC 0 41268 25161 2) due to undeclared soy.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Au Saucisson Vaudois (Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, QC) recalls Lean ground beef (Lot 264594; Best before 19.09.25) and Lean ground pork (Lot 264595; Best before 19.09.25) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Shafer-Haggart Ltd. recalls Success brand Sliced Black Olives (1.6 L; Best before 2026/NO/12; UPC 0 66942 30215 2) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).
United Kingdom and Ireland
Allergy Alert Update (UK): Multiple brands recall several spice products that contain mustard due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hellers Ltd recalls Hellers brand Shaved Roast Chicken (200g; Best Before 10 12 24) due to undeclared soy.
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