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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
INDONESIA: Yogyakarta Health Laboratory and Calibration Center has confirmed the presence of Salmonella in a fruit ice drink (Es Buah) that is linked to 251 illnesses in Kajoran District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. The implicated product was sold from a fruit soup stall in Sidowangi Village, Kajoran District.
United States
Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms recalls H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad kit (13.4 oz; Best if used by October 30, 2026; UPC 041220300457) due to undeclared soy and almonds.
Food Safety Recall: D&M Smoked Fish Inc. dba Haifa Smoked Fish Inc. recalls Cold Smoked Sprats (All lots) due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through retail stores.
Pet Food Safety Advisory: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats (2-lb pkg; Lots 12731 & 12493; Mfg dates Jul 08, 2026 & Apr 02, 2026, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Artus Bottling Ltd. recalls Buck Wild brand Shaft Cocktail Canadian Hard Coffee (250 ml and 4 x 250 ml; Lots ABL26147 & ABL26149) due to container integrity defects and spoilage.
Food Safety Recall: Ellipse Conservation recalls Neo Chips brand Apple & Wild Blueberry Freeze-dried Fruit Sticks (12g; Codes 262241, 262281, 262521; UPC 6 28634 95522 2) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of dried stem fragments).
Ireland and United Kingdom
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Trade-Pro Food Distribution Pte Ltd recalls Arla Protein Salted Caramel Flavour Pudding (200g; Best before 28.04.2027; Product of Denmark) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): ALOG AUSTRALIA WHOLESALE PTY LTD recalls Maruto Nagasaki Castella cake (238g; Best before 14 FEB 2027 & 25 JAN 2027) due to undeclared egg and soy.
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Back Country Foods Limited recalls Back Country Cuisine brand Sticky Date and Custard (150g; Best before 24 Sept 2030) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.
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