Recalls and Alerts: May 8, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: CDC is investigating an outbreak of five cases of Salmonella Woodinville infections linked to contact with pet veiled chameleons. All five victims are children two years old or younger. Two of the children have been hospitalized.

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United States

Allergy Alert: CBSL Commissary LLC operating as Winfield’s Chocolate Bar recalls five dark chocolate products due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: George J. Howe Co. recalls Sunflower Seeds (Various packaging; Multiple lot codes) due to undeclared cashew.

Food Safety Recall: Legacy Snack Solutions recalls Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb (7.33 oz; Best if used by 07/16/26; UPC 0 3003496507 5) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Jonco Industries, Inc. recalls certain consumer-sized White Cheddar Seasoning products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Shining Sea Fish Co. recalls Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring smoked fish (Catch weight; Lots 25079, 25055, 25028, and 26344; Expiration dates May 03 2026, May 12 2026, June 03 2026, and July 22 2026, respectively) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Wehah Farms recalls LUNDBERG FAMILY FAMRS WHITE RICE JASMINE (32 oz; Lots 260201MA & 260202MA; Best before 01FEB2027 & 02FEB2027, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Givaudan Flavors Corp recalls Bulk WN-976-782-1 Seasoning for Cheese Sauce (43.5 lb bags; Lot  CS00140785; Expiry 26 SEP 2026) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Post Consumer Brands, LLC recalls Publix Bran Flakes, Wheat Cereal (18 oz; Lot code OCT0526RBA) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall: Spring & Mulberry recalls multiple flavors of Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Mimimelon (Saint-Laurent, QC) recalls PASTILLA FRUITS DE MER / Seafood pastilla (All lots) due to undeclared wheat, egg, pollock, soy and sesame.

Allergy Alert: Seoul Trading Corp. recalls Samjin Frozen Fish Cake (with Sauce & Shrimp) (550g; All batch codes; UPC 8 809872 450898) due to undeclared egg, gluten, and milk.

Food Safety Recall: Elite Sweets Brands Inc. recalls Elite Sweets brand Carrot Cake (5 kg; Lot E099S26; Best before 2027AL10; UPC 6 20545 22253 0) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of wood).

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Regal Commerce Pte Ltd recalls Wing Sang Wholesale Ltd brand American Fig (450g; Best before 30 April 2027; Product of USA and packed in Hong Kong) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Naked Nutrition Limited recalls Naked Kitchen brand Fragrant Thai Red Curry (500g; Batch no. 040726; Use by  04.07.26) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited recalls Pams brand Chicken Laksa Soup (500g; Best before 01/07/26) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Gourmet Brands NZ Limited recalls Rempah brand Rendang Sauce (400g; Use by 16.06.26) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Davis Trading Company Ltd recalls Essenté brand Crushed and Sliced Lemongrass range (various package sizes; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

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Recalls and Alerts: October 2-4, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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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United States

Food Safety Recall: Greenhead Lobster Products recalls multiple frozen, cooked lobster meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Distribution Alimentaire Tony recalls Olivera brand Black Sliced Olives (2.84 L; Lot #09SB260; Expiry 07/03/2023) and Olivera brand Green Sliced Olives (2.84 L; PN 09sG260; Expiry 7/3/2023) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): Norway’s National Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 13 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to the handling of pet reptiles. The outbreak outbreak strain recovered from patients and from a pet snake is the same strain reported in an outbreak from the UK linked to  Salmonella-infected mice and rats used as feed for reptiles. 

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bio Vegan spinazieburger / Spinach burger (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021) and AH Bio Vegan pompoenburger met tijm / Pumpkin burger with thyme (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021, 08-11-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA TOUR 66 UTILE recalls miquel brand terrine aveyronnaise / Aveyron terrine (~ 1 kg; Lot #243; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bruno SIEBERT S.A. recalls Bruno SIEBERT S.A. brand CERVELAS DE VOLAILLE / poultry sausage (Lot #3385214021; Use by dates between 11/10/2021 and 15/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls La table d’Adrien brand légumes couscous aux épices / Couscous vegetables with spices (Best before 21/07/2025) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls bridor brand mini pain aux chocolats (12-pack; All lots; Best before 28/09/2021 & 30/09/2021) due to possible foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert Update (Israel): Yaad Sweets Ltd. expands earlier recall due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Longfine Seafood Trading Company Limited recalls Lochleven Shellfish brand Razor Clams (Product of Scotland) due to possible contamination with lipophilic marine biotoxins.