Recalls and Alerts: December 22, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA: PHAC is tracking an outbreak of 20 cases of E. coli O26 infections across five Canadian provinces. Based on patient interviews, the common link is Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon (see recall link, below).

United States

Allergy Alert: Troemner Farm recalls Troemner Family Farm brand Pfeffernusse Cookies (6 oz and 12 oz) due to undeclared milk, wheat, and soy.

Allergy Alert: Fran’s Chocolates, Ltd. recalls Fran’s Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based (1.1 oz; Sold between October 9, 2025 and December 15, 2025) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Multiple firms recall Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: General Mills Canada Corporation recalls Certain Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon due to E. coli O26 contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes (220g: All Best before dates up to and including 17 January 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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