On March 20, 2025, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets received a customer complaint of animal illness and responded by sampling 2-lb logs of the company’s Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix.
On April 1, 2025, Blue Ridge Beef was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture that both products tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria.
Blue Ridge Beef’s recall announcement encompasses the following products:
Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix (2 lb; Lot #N25 1230)
Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix (2 lb; Lot #N26 0114)
This is the second recall issued by Blue Ridge Beef in 2025 and the ninth recall in eight years.
On January 31, 2025, Blue Ridge Beef recalled 5,700 lbs of its Natural Mix for Dogs (2-lb logs; Lot #N25/12/31; UPC 854298001054) after the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Food and Drug Protection Laboratory found Salmonella in a sample of the product. Although there were no pet illnesses associated with the January recall, two recalls initiated in 2024 were triggered by pet illness reports.
The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Lea-Way Farms (dba Blue Ridge Beef) in 2021, following a failed food safety inspection. A follow-up inspection also resulted in a failing grade (“Official Action Indicated”), yet there has been no subsequent evidence of enforcement follow-up actions.
Bottom line? Find another source of food for your dogs and cats until this company sorts out its chronic food safety problems.
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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
Allergy Alert: Panaderia Salvadorena Inc. recalls Quesadilla de Queso bread (14-oz pkgs; Expiration dates up to and including 06/27/2025) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC recalls approximately 489,887 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage and bacon breakfast sandwich products due to undeclared sesame.
Food Safety Recall: Tony’s Chocolonely Inc. recalls Tony’s Chocolonely Everything Bar (180g; Multiple lot codes; Best before 22-Nov-25, 25-Nov-25, and 26-Nov-25) and Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt (180g; Multiple lot codes; Best before 2-Apr-26 and 28-Feb-26) due to foreign matter contamination (small stones).
Food Safety Recall: Walker’s Wine Juice LLC recalls pumpkin juice (2.5-gallon bag in box and 5-gallon hot pack, and 30-, 60-, and 275-gallon bulk containers; All lots) due to potential for development of botulism.
Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for Allen FAMILY FOODS WHITE CHICKEN CHILI with Bell Peppers, Corn & White Beans (7 lb, 2oz cartons containing eight, 14.3-oz. plastic tubs; Lots E225077, E225079, E225080, E225081, E225083; Best before 03/18/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/21/2026, 3/22/2026, and 03/24/2026) due to lack of import reinspection.
Pet Treat Safety Recall: Supercan Bulk recalls Supercan Pig Ear Slivers- Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices pet treats (500 pieces/15.9 oz bag; Expiration date 11/09/2026) due to Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Ferme de Ladurantaye (Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC) recalls JAMBON FUMÉ TRANCHÉ / Sliced smoked ham (Best before 5 avril 2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Sol & Mar Chicharricos friteerattu siankamarasnack, BBQ / Sol& Mar Chicharricos BBQ – deep-fried barbecue-flavored pork belly snacks (100g; Best before 4.8.2025) due to Salmonella contamination in a raw ingredient.
Food Safety Recall (France): LFA DIFFUSION recalls La Ferme Auvergnate brand Saucisse Chipolata / Sausage (Lot 13; Use by 30/03/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GELPAT TRADITION recalls CARREFOUR brand Eclair saveur vanille / Vanilla flavored eclair (Lots 250127007 & 250303003; Use by 22/04/2026 & 27/05/2026, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): DE LA VIEILLE RUE recalls GAEC DE LA VIEILLE RUE brand FROMAGE CAMPAGNE CASSIS / Fresh farmstyle cheese (500g; Lot 084; Use by 15/04/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand ROTI DE PORC NATURE BLEU BLANC CŒUR / Pork roast (4 slices – 160g; Lot 000011375908; Use by 24/04/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt (180g; Batch codes 162633 and 162614; Best before 28/02/2026; Product of Belgium) due to foreign matter contamination (small stones).
Food Safety Recall (UK): Tony’s Chocolonelyrecalls Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt (180g; Batch codes 162633, 162614, 163061; Best before 28 February 2026, 28 February 2026, 02 April 2026, respectively) and Tony’s Chocolonely Everything Bar (180g; Batch codes 4331, 4332, 4333; Best before 26 November 2025, 27 November 2025, 28 November 2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (small stones).
Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel (150g; Batch code L159922; Best before April 2025) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Gilmours brand Beef Stock & Bouillon (2.6 kg; Batch code 2503069; Best before 29MAR26) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Happy Snacks Limited recalls Dr Bugs brand Fruit Candy Popcorn (150g; Best before 17 JUN 2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal screw).
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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.
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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
USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 28 confirmed Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to an as-yet-unidentified food source.
USA: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 8 confirmed Salmonella Muenchen illnesses linked to contact with geckos. Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 16, 2024, to February 1, 2025 and have been reported from 8 states. There have been no hospitalizations.
United States
Allergy Alert: C.H. Guenther & Son LLC recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese (8.5 oz; Best by 11/29/25; UPC 99482499709) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: HAR Maspeth Corp recalls JINGA GLASS NOODLES W/ VEGETABLES (Japche) (8 oz & 12 oz; Best by March 13, 2025, through March 18, 2025) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall: SeaBear Company recalls SeaBear Smokehouse brand SeaBear Salmon Chowder (12 oz; UPC 0 34507 07001 3; Multiple batch codes and Enjoy by dates) and SeaBear Smokehouse brand Alehouse Clam Chowder (12 oz; UPC 0 34507 07021 1; Multiple batch codes and Enjoy by dates) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recalled products were distributed through physical retail stores in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington and direct home delivery via SeaBear’s website nationwide between 10/1/2024 and 03/14/2025.
Food Safety Recall: DANONE WAVE recalls CINNABON CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLL INTERNATIONAL delight COFFEE CREAMER (32 fl oz; Best by 03 JUL 2025 51-4114 R-S) and HAZELNUT INTERNATIONAL delight COFFEE CREAMER (32 fl oz; Best by 02 JUL 2025 51-4114 R-S) due to complaints of spoilage and illness with the use of the products.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Petdine, LLC. recalls multiple varieties of Zesty Paws brand soft pet chews due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were supplied to a single consignee in Bolingbrook, IL.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Savage Pet recalls Savage Cat Food Large Chicken Boxes and Savage Cat Food Small Chicken Boxes (84 oz & 21 oz, respectively; Lot code / Best by 11152026) due to potential Influenza A:H5N1 (bird flu virus) contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Cuisine du Domaine (Chertsey, QC) recalls Sauce à spaghetti (750 ml; Sold up to 14 March 2025; UPC 6 28719 74101 6) due to potential for growth ofClostridium botulinum
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Europe
Allergy Alert (UK): Safa Food 1 Limited recalls Dolma Spices (100g; Batch code 210624; Best before end date June 2026) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): TJX Europe Ltd recalls Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars (180g; Product code 758612 and 758664; Best before 24 November 2026) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (UK): Damasgate Wholesale recalls Sofra Garlic Powder (100g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Lanières de bacon / Bacon sticks (2 x 100g; Use by 7/4/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SICOT JULIEN recalls Les Bocaux de Sicot brand Terrine de campagne – various flavors (All lots; Use by dates between 01/12/2022 and 01/01/2026) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): J’OCEANE recalls PALOURDES JAPONAISES TRES GROSSES / Very large Japanese clams (Lot PTG0031 & PTG0033) due to Norovirus GI and GII contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): POLDIS LECLERC ST POL DE LEON recalls ATELIER DU PETIT LEON Pâté poivre vert / Green pepper paté (Lot 25074; Use by dates between 06/03/2025 et le 10/03/2025) due to Listeria contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Depo-Ei CV recalls Œufs (élevage en plein air) / Free-range eggs (Codes 1BE306401 & 1BE306402; All Best before dates between 27/01/2025 and 24/03/2025, inclusive) and Œufs (élevage au sol)/ Barn eggs (Code 2BE306403; All Best before dates between 27/01/2025 and 24/03/2025, inclusive) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supplier recalls Everyday brand Oeufs de poules élevées au sol M / Barn eggs, medium (12-pack; Code 2-BE-306403; Best before 09/02/25 – 07/03/25) and Econom brand Oeufs de poules élevées au sol L / Barn eggs, large (30-pack; Code 2-BE-306403; Best before 22/02/25 & 28/02/25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supplier recalls Ferme Flement brand Oeufs élevage en plein air et oeufs élevage au sol / Free-range eggs and barn eggs (Lots 1-BE-306402 & 2-BE-306403, respectively; Use by 27/01/2025 – 17/03/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Kelly Loves recalls Sushi Ginger (150 ml; Batch code UK12019; Best before 09 February 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Cultivate Food and Beverage recalls Chocolate Apricot Biscuits (350g; Best before 23/12/25) due to undeclared cashews.
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall Century brand Tuna Hot and Spicy (180g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.
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