Recalls and Alerts: March 18, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

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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Recalls and Alerts: March 13–15, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to monitor an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to the consumption of contaminated pistachios and pistachio-containing products imported from Iran. To date, 178 outbreak cases have been confirmed in six provinces. Twenty-five individuals have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths. The investigation is ongoing.

FRANCE: Public health officials have identified 12 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in an outbreak that began in October 2025. Seven of the cases occurred in January 2026. All twelve victims were hospitalized and two people have died. The median age of outbreak victims is 81. The outbreak has been linked to ready-to-eat deli meats produced by Drôme Ardèche Tradition located in Bourg de Péage, France. The manufacturer has initiated a recall.

USA and INTERNATIONAL WATERS: The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program is investigating a Norovirus outbreak on the Star Princess (Princess Cruises). More than 100 passengers and 49 crew members have reported diarrhea and/or vomiting. The VSP is conducting an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation in response to the reported illnesses.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Lidl US

Pet Food Advisory: FDA cautions consumers that eight Quest Cat Food products manufactured by Go Raw LLC dba Steve’s Real Food contain extremely low levels of thiamine. Early signs of thiamine deficiency in cats may present as gastrointestinal symptoms, including decreased appetite and vomiting. Some cats may start to show symptoms in as little as one week, but for others it may take months to become symptomatic. The company has recalled only three of the eight lots so far.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Flash Express (Mirabel, QC) recalls three prepared dishes due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and/or sulphites.

Allergy Alert: L’Aromate Culinaire inc. (Blainville, QC) warns consumers that TOURTIÈRE A LA BRISKET 
DE BŒUF / Beef brisket meat pie
(1 kg; All lots) contains undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: La petite chocolatière inc. (Lanoraie, QC) recalls TABLETTE DE CHOCOLAT 
DUBAÏ / Dubai chocolate bar
(Sold betwee 21 August and 27 October 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Escomptes Fortin (Québec, QC) recalls Chicken croquettes (1 kg; All lots) and Breaded chicken filet (2 kg; All lots) due to absence of labeling indicating that the product is raw and absence of cooking instructions.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Walkers recalls Walkers Hot Honey Crisps (6 x 25g; Batch code GBB 584 031; Best before 16 May 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Y K Private Limited recalls Longan Pulp (500g; Production date Jan 2026; Product of China) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Infant Formula Safety Recall (Singapore): Singapore Food Agency orders recall of Nestle NAN HA2 (for infants) (800g; Batch #52750017C1; Expiry 31/10/2027; Product of Switzerland) and Nature One Dairy Premium Toddler Milk Formula – Stage 3 (900g; Batch #326251110; Expiry 10/11/2027 & 11/11/2027; Product of Australia) due to presence of cereulide toxin (produced by Bacillus cereus).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Goodfood Group Limited recalls Emborg Emmentaler Cheese (200g; Best before 05.11.26; Product of Germany) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: March 7–9, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

HONG KONG: The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a cluster of 53 cases of acute gastroenteritis at a training institute in Wong Chuk Hang. Thirty-three of the victims sought medical attention, but none were hospitalized. Contaminated food is being investigated as a possible source.

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United States

Food Safety Recall Update: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. recalls approximately 33,617,045 additional pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) and NRTE chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products, for a combined total of 36,987,575 pounds due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Advisory: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS), and Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council (WA-0098-SS) harvested on February 13 through March 3, 2026, from harvest area Drayton Harbor, WA due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Canada

No Alerts

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News