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
USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1285) linked to a not yet identified product. Thirty-four cases have been confirmed so far.
United States
Allergy Alert: The Quaker Oats Company recalls Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix (2 lb; Code date & Mfg code BBD SEP 13 25 P; UPC 30000 65040) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: First Quality Produce recalls four sliced cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: WHOLESALE PRODUCE SUPPLY LLC DBA recalls Cucumbers ( Lot 542547; Pack date 79 24353) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Bensus Imports recalls Milka brand Bubbly Alpine Milk “Chocolat” (90g; Date code 25.04.25; UPC 7 622210 371638) due to undeclared hazelnut.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Pet Treat Safety Alert: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific Barkoo and Chrisco brand dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes. Symptoms can include panic attacks, aggression, spasms, epileptic fits and in some cases death. There is no confirmed distribution of the chews to the UK and no cases have been detected in the UK.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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