Recalls and Alerts: March 18, 2026

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MULTINATIONAL / CABO VERDE: ECDC reports that, as of March 2026, over 1000 confirmed and possible cases of shigellosis and other gastrointestinal infections, including salmonellosis, have been detected in travellers returning from Cabo Verde to several countries in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US), with new cases still being reported. Although the specific source of infection has not been determined, current information points to food- or waterborne transmission.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Mama Grande Tortilla Factory recalls Gorditas de Azucar and Doraditas de Azucar (All expiration dates; Distributed from February 02, 2026 to March 05, 2026) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Bluegrass Ingredients Inc. recalls Butter-Rich Powder (Product #BDF0006B; Lot 6018; Best by 1/18/2027) and Butter Powder (Product #BDF0006; Lot 6018; Best by 1/18/2027) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Feng Foods Trading Inc. that an inspection of the company’s seafood importer establishment found serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

Canada

Allergy Alert: La Bouffe Maison (Victoriaville, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat, soy, sulphites, mustard, egg, and/or milk.

Food Safety Recall: Supermarché SavePlus (Saint-Jérôme, QC) recalls LANIERE POITRINE due to lack of labeling warning that the product is uncooked and absence of cooking instructions.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety instructs firms to suspend importation and sale of raw oysters produced by Ets Guittonneau processing plant in France due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Biocheese Pty Ltd recalls BioCheese Cheddar Shred (200g; Best before 27/09/2) due to undeclared milk.

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