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
USA (Update): CDC reports that the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has grown to 19 cases in 8 states. There has been a second death in this outbreak—both of them infants—and 17 of the 19 victims have been hospitalized. The CDC added a second strain of Listeria monocytogenes to the outbreak after it was identified in product and environmental testing.
USA: FDA and CDC are investigating 69 illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school.
United States
Allergy Alert: Borsari Food Co recalls Borsari Bloody Mary Mix (32 oz.; UPC 815893000101) due to undeclared fish (anchovy) and soy.
Food Safety Recall: Riverside Natural Foods Inc. recalls certain batches of MadeGood granola bars due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Sprouts Farmers Market recalls Gyro Family Kit supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. (Use-by dates 12/29/24-01/07/25; UPC 20594800000) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Tipp Distributors, Inc. dba Novamex recalls Jarritos Coconut Water (17.5 fl oz cans; All lot codes) because the hermetic seal on the lid of the cans may be compromised
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Palm Bites Canada recalls Oasis Treasures brand Pistachio Dubai Chocolate (340g; Batch code 25JL25; UPC 8 02962 40190 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Balkana Bakery recalls various Manohar brand bakery products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Brownstone Brooklyn, NY recalls Sareks brand Bitter Apricot Kernels (1 lb; Best before 12-10-2025; UPC X002FRXB9J) due to risk of cyanide poisoning.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Food Safety Recall (UK): Brand Organic recalls various MadeGood Granola Bars due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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