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 20 confirmed cases and of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to plant-based refrigerated beverages marketed under the Silk and Great Value brands. The death toll has risen to three since the outbreak began. CFIA has reported that all of the implicated products were manufactured on the same dedicated production line for Danone Canada by the third-party manufacturer, Joriki Inc. The line has been completely disassembled for purposes of inspection and production will not recommence until the CFIA is satisfied that any contamination has been identified and eliminated. Both Danone Canada and Joriki have cooperated in the investigation.
United States
Allergy Alert: Prime Foods Processing LLC recalls Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added, frozen (Lots #24149, and #24150; Expiration date 10/2025; UPC 797803704050) and Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added, frozen (Lot #24149; Expiration date 10/2025; UPC 797803704869) due to undeclared sesame.
Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets, Inc. recalls Boars Head Grab and Go Wedge Ham, Smoke Master Black Forest Ham, Grab and Go Sandwich (7.5 oz; Sell by 08/01/2024 & 08/02/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Animal Food Safety Recall: Predator Pet, Inc. recalls Savage Cat Food Rabbit + Lamb Raw, RTE (Batch code 030324) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Canada
No Alerts
United Kingdom and Ireland
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Shun Fat Ma Kee recalls Lee Cheung Woo brand Wheat Starch (600g; Best before December 21, 2025; Product of Australia) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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