Recalls and Alerts: January 28–29, 2025

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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Update): PHAC reports that the Salmonella outbreak linked to imported frozen mini-pastries has grown to 69 confirmed cases, including 22 hospitalizations. Cases have been reported from British Columbia (4), Alberta (3), Ontario (24), Québec (37), and New Brunswick (1). An addition recall associated with this outbreak has been announced (see below).

FRANCE: Santé Publique France reports 11 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome associated due to infection with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The cases have been linked to Morbier raw milk cheese produced by Perrin-Vermot. The manufacturer has recalled Jean Perrin brand Morbier 45 jours wedges (180g; All lots; All Use by dates between 08/01/2025 and 18/02/2025).

United States

Allergy Alert: La Fiesta Food Products, LLC recalls La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado) (8 oz; Lots 26032, 26073, 26082, 26092, 26094; UPC 032327000886) and La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs Seasoned (Pan Rayado Sazonado) (8 oz; Lots 26094, 26123; UPC 032327000887) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert Update: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. expands its earlier recall of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor to include two additional flavors due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Braga Fresh Foods LLC recalls Simple Truth Organic, BROCCOLI FLORETS, STEAM IN BAG (12 oz; Batch code BFFS295A21 13:31; Best if used by NOV 08 2024; Product of Mexico) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: CORFU TASTY GYROS recalls Corfu Tzatziki sauce and Unbranded Tzatziki sauce (Batch 3064) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for additional packaging details.

Food Safety Recall: Pacific Coast Producers recalls Diced Bartlett Pears In Extra Light Syrup (105 oz metal can; Batch code 6PDL 05 A2644) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: AFOD Ltd., APO Products, Uno Foods Inc. recall three Century brand canned tuna products due to undeclared wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Allergy Alert:  No Sugar Company Ltd. recalls No Sugar Company brand Shellz Dark Chocolatey Peanut Crunch (570g; Best by 2026MR11 1E255 OR 2E255; UPC 6 87910 00665 2) due to improperly declared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Euro Harvest Wholesale Bakery, Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. recall D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight (1180 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730097) and D. Effe T. brand Tartlet with Forest Fruits (1170 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730080) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Heineken UK recalls Newcastle Brown Ale (550 ml; Lots L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326; Best before 30/11/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Coco-Cola Europacific Partners recalls a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. 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 (New Zealand): LollyShop recalls LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels (175g; Best before 04/10/2025) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): REX IMPORTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recalls a number of Cape Herb & Spice Grinders due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: January 25–27, 2025

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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

No Alerts

United States

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans FAMILY PACK FULLY COOKED Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat (46 oz; Best if used by 08 26 25) due to possible foreign matter contamination (bone fragments).

Food Safety Recall: Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC recalls Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk (8-oz & 12 pack; Lots 3/3/2025; 3/4/2025; 3/6/2025; 3/7/2025; Best before/best by 03 MAR 2025, 04 MAR 2025, 06 MAR 2025, 07 MAR 2025) due to potential for premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall: New York Wholesale Group recalls Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder (100g jars; Batch SR 04; Mfd JULY/2022) due to elevated levels of lead.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AFOD Ltd., APO Products, Uno Foods Inc. recall Century brand Light Tuna Flakes in Hot & Spicy Sauce (180g; All batch codes; UPC 8 06840 00009 1) and Century brand Flaked Light Tuna Hot & Spicy Style (180g; All batch codes; UPC 7 74310 18460 5) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Metro Brands recalls Irresistibles brand Chocolate Flavour Flutes (150g; Date code 2025 DE 12; UPC 0 59749 99203 9) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall: Naz’s Falafel House Inc., dba Mawasem Trading Inc. recalls Al-Watan brand Tahini (18 kg; All “PRO” dates up to and including 8 /2024; UPC 6 224000 108045) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Gleesons Butchers recalls multiple Gleesons Butchers ready meals that were produced in an unapproved establishment which is not subject to official controls. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Marks & Spencer in Northern Ireland recalls Marks and Spencer Southern Fried Chicken Burgers (282g; Use by 26 January 2025 30 January 2025 31 January 2025 01 February 2025) and Marks and Spencer 2 Chicken Kyivs (320g; Use by 26 January 2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Heineken UK recalls Newcastle Brown Ale (550 ml; Batch codes L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325, L4326; Best before 30 November 2025) due to foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: January 23–24, 2025

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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

Norway: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is tracking a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 230 individuals so far. Alfalfa sprouts are thought to be the source of the outbreak, which involves at least two separate serotypes of Salmonella; namely Salmonella Newport (105 cases) and Salmonella Typhimurium (120 cases). The remaining five cases involve different serotypes. This is the largest Salmonella outbreak reported in Norway in almost 40 years. In conjunction with this outbreak, Norske Spirer A/S has recalled multiple alfalfa sprout products. Please refer to the recall notice for full details on the affected products.

United States

Allergy Alert: Custom Food Solutions recalls YATS DRUNKEN CHICKEN COOKED CHICKEN THIGH MEAT IN A SPICY TOMATO SAUCE WITH BEER (60-lb. cases containing 12, 5-lb. pouches; Lot codes 4074, 4102, 4130, 4144, 4163, 4178, 4214, 4229, 4236, 4255, 4325, 4326, 4339, 4355, 5002 and 5015) due to undeclared egg and sesame.

Allergy Alert: TS Food Packaging recalls “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasonings (4.2 oz plastic jars & 1oz sample gift packets; Lot codes 17324s,27824s, & 30324s and lot codes 16524SP, 16624SP, 23424SP, 26324SP, 26424SP, 26724SP, 20624S & 20724S, respectively) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: River Valley Ranch Ltd recalls River Valley Ranch & Kitchens Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix (16 oz; Batch codes 40124113001, 40124113002 & 40124113003) due to underprocessing. The recall product was distributed only in Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: California Department of Food and Agriculture orders recall of Schoch Family Farmstead Grade A Raw Milk (half-gallon glass jugs; Best by 01/24) due to Campylobacter jejuni contamination. Raw whole cow milk produced and packaged by Schoch Family Farmstead, Inc. of Monterey County is also the subject of a quarantine order issued by the California State Veterinarian.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Little Gourmet Organic brand Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Strawberry Carrot (5 x 18g; Best before 2025 AU 30 & 2025 AU 31; UPC 6 28619 88092 1) and Little Gourmet Organic brand Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Blueberry Beet Spinach (5 x 18g; Best before 2025 SE 05, 2025 SE 06 & 2025 SE 10; UPC 6 28619 88093 8) due to yeast contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls specific batches of Marks and Spencer breaded chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Terry Smyth Ltd recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). 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): RUN FENG TRADING MELBOURNE PTY LTD recalls Biscuits (Milk Flavour) (150g; Best before 01/04/2025) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Mexican Supplies Limited recalls Mexicano brand Corn Chips Cheese (300g; Best before 17 JUL 25) due to undeclared soy.

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