Here 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.
If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.
Outbreak/Illness Investigations
USA (Update): FDA and CDC continue to investigate a series of illnesses associated with eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. As of June 17, 2024, a total of 26 illnesses have been reported from 16 states including AL (1), AZ (6), CA (1), IN (3), KY (2), MD (1), MN (1), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (1), NY (1), NC (1), PA (1), SC (3), and TN (1). Twenty-five (25) of the 26 people have reported seeking medical care; 16 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
United States
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Chang and Son Enterprises, Inc. that the company’s mung bean and soybean sprouts are adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4), in that they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health. The warning was based on findings of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental samples and in several product samples collected over a period of time..
Food Safety Recall: Hudson Harvest recalls Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce (16-ounce glass jars; Lot 1042426; UPC 683720301567) due to possible underprocessing.
Food Safety Recall: Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. recalls multiple bulk chocolate products destined for use in various confectionary items and ice creams due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Moore Family Cheese LLC recalls Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds (1-lb plastic bags; Date code 5/13/2024; Expiry 6/3/2024) due to elevated coliform and E. coli counts
Canada
Allergy Alert: Best Express Foods Inc. recalls Universal Bakery brand Organic Aussie Bites (850g; All packages bearing a “gluten free” claim; UPC 7 31216 10398 7) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall: Pattison Food Group recalls Western Family brand Pot Barley (450g; Lot 33061D; Best before 2024 NO 02AD; UPC 0 62639 36405 2) due to insect infestation.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Food Safety Recall (UK): TK Maxx and Homesense recall selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas due to insect infestation. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Castleglen Filipino Foods recalls Leslie’s Brand Clover Chips Barbeque Corn Snacks (145g; Best before 20.11.2024) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Kapamilya Imports Pty Ltd recalls Leslie’s Brand Clover Chips Barbeque Corn Snacks (145g; Best before 22/JAN/2025) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Australia): SBC FOODS PTY LTD recalls three Leslie’s Clover Chips Barbecue Corn Snacks Products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Links to national recall sites
Czechia (Czech Republic)
Ireland (Republic of)
Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Spain (food safety alerts)
Spain (allergy alerts)
United States of America (FDA)
United States of America (USDA/FSIS)
Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?
Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.
TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.
“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
Available from all major on-line retailers, including:
eFoodAlert 