Recalls and Alerts: January 28–29, 2025

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

CANADA (Update): PHAC reports that the Salmonella outbreak linked to imported frozen mini-pastries has grown to 69 confirmed cases, including 22 hospitalizations. Cases have been reported from British Columbia (4), Alberta (3), Ontario (24), Québec (37), and New Brunswick (1). An addition recall associated with this outbreak has been announced (see below).

FRANCE: Santé Publique France reports 11 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome associated due to infection with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The cases have been linked to Morbier raw milk cheese produced by Perrin-Vermot. The manufacturer has recalled Jean Perrin brand Morbier 45 jours wedges (180g; All lots; All Use by dates between 08/01/2025 and 18/02/2025).

United States

Allergy Alert: La Fiesta Food Products, LLC recalls La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado) (8 oz; Lots 26032, 26073, 26082, 26092, 26094; UPC 032327000886) and La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs Seasoned (Pan Rayado Sazonado) (8 oz; Lots 26094, 26123; UPC 032327000887) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert Update: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. expands its earlier recall of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor to include two additional flavors due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Braga Fresh Foods LLC recalls Simple Truth Organic, BROCCOLI FLORETS, STEAM IN BAG (12 oz; Batch code BFFS295A21 13:31; Best if used by NOV 08 2024; Product of Mexico) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: CORFU TASTY GYROS recalls Corfu Tzatziki sauce and Unbranded Tzatziki sauce (Batch 3064) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for additional packaging details.

Food Safety Recall: Pacific Coast Producers recalls Diced Bartlett Pears In Extra Light Syrup (105 oz metal can; Batch code 6PDL 05 A2644) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: AFOD Ltd., APO Products, Uno Foods Inc. recall three Century brand canned tuna products due to undeclared wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Allergy Alert:  No Sugar Company Ltd. recalls No Sugar Company brand Shellz Dark Chocolatey Peanut Crunch (570g; Best by 2026MR11 1E255 OR 2E255; UPC 6 87910 00665 2) due to improperly declared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Euro Harvest Wholesale Bakery, Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. recall D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight (1180 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730097) and D. Effe T. brand Tartlet with Forest Fruits (1170 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730080) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Heineken UK recalls Newcastle Brown Ale (550 ml; Lots L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326; Best before 30/11/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Coco-Cola Europacific Partners recalls a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): LollyShop recalls LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels (175g; Best before 04/10/2025) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): REX IMPORTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recalls a number of Cape Herb & Spice Grinders due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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