Recalls and Alerts: July 23–24, 2024

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 (Update): FDA and CDC are now aware of 74 illnesses in 28 states linked to consumption of Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Sixty-two (62) of the 74 victims sought medical treatment, and 38 were hospitalized. A second death has been reported.

USA (Update): FDA is investigating 31 confirmed cases of Salmonella Irumu in an outbreak that has not yet been linked to a specific food source. The total number of confirmed cases has increased from 29, reported one week ago.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese recalls St. Jerome cheese (8-oz wedges & 15-lb wheels; Batch #231129) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Wiers Farm Inc. recalls multiple vegetables and bagged salads due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Cassis et Mélisse (Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC) recalls Fromage Tire-Lune cheese (Lot D11) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Aliment Stabile (Laval, QC) recalls CACCIATORE SALAMI DOUCE / mild salami (Lot 232341) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Rambrich Farms Inc. recalls Rambrich Farms brand Mint (All bunches sold to retailers and distributors on July 9 and 10, 2024) due to generic E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments SLC inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls Wonton poulet et crevettes / Chicken and shrimp wontons (360g; Lot NO24179EXP27JUNE2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (UK): The Isle of Wight Meat Company recalls several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because the products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them unsafe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd recalls Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup (420g; All date codes) due to potential foreign matter contamination (foreign bodies) and the risk of hydrogen cyanide release from apricot kernels

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: July 20–22, 2024

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

No new alerts or updates

United States

Food Safety Recall: Stutz Packing Company recalls Shelled Walnuts (1 lb; Lot codes 24171 1 or 24172 1; UPC 7 15001 00908 1) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal (227g; Batch code 24122BROAC G 2 HH:MM; Best before 2025AL03; UPC 6 28619 10003 6) due to possible Cronobacter contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): C M Trading Company Limited recalls Mahadeo’s Spices and Produce Warehouse brand Sesame Seed (Bulk bins; Sold from 5 July 2024 up to and including 19 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Qataghan Trading Limited recalls Qandahari Bazaar brand Sesame Seed (Bulk Bins; Sold from 14 June 2024 up to and including 18 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Centamax Dairy Limited recalls Papamoa Spice King brand Sesame Seed (Bulk bins; Sold from 27 June 2024 up to and including 19 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 18–19, 2024

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

USA: CDC reports 2 deaths and 28 confirmed illnesses in a 12-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to retail-sliced deli meats. All 28 victims have been hospitalized.

United States

No Alerts

Canada

Food Safety Recall: WeCook Inc. recalls WeCook brand Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce (Best before 2024/JL/20; UPC 6 28123 55000 6) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns that Iswari Super Vegan Protein (250g; Batches L2260PA2406, L2110PA2405 & 10L2110PA2405; Best before 30/09/2025) contains undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder (80g; Best before 21.03.2025; Product of Netherlands) due to possible mold contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Auxico (Perth) Pty Ltd recalls Baixiang Bowl Noodle Pork Bone Flavour and Chicken Flavour (Best before 10/02/2025) due to undeclared dairy, peanut, sesame, fish and crustaceans.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aldi Stores recalls Farmwood Chicken Breast T-Rex Bites (1 kg; All date codes and batches) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Dough Boys Limited recalls Hamburger Buns and Ham and Cheese Croissants (Best before 19/07/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Kiki Seed Cracker Mix recalls Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Sea Salt (300g; Best before 22 MAR 25) and Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Chilli Cumin (300g; Best before 22 MAR 25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited recalls Kirkland Signature Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Best before 19.07.24, 20.07.24 & 21.07.24) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Apna Spice and Grocery store recalls Apna Spice and Grocery store brand Sesame seed (Bulk bins; Sold between 12 July 2024 to 19 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Globex Import and Export Ltd recalls Food 4 Less Otahuhu brand Sesame Seed (Bulk bins; Sold between 12 June 2024 up to and including 18 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Bin Inn Retail Group Ltd recalls Bin Inn brand Sesame Seed (sold in bulk bins and various sized bags and jars; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Auckland Fruit Market Ltd recalls Classic Taste brand Sesame Seed White (200g; Batch 1241; Best before 30 JUN 2025; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Grand Market Ltd recalls Grand Market brand Sesame Seed (Bulk bins; Sold from 8 July 2024, up to and including 18 July 2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): My Food Bag recalls White Sesame Seed and various products containing sesame seed due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Bare Market Limited recalls Bare Refill Grocery brand White Sesame Seeds (Bulk bins; Sold from 26/06/2024 to 19/07/2024; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): International Foods Ltd recalls Scrumptious brand Sesame Seeds (250g; Best before 31 Jan 2026; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Davis Trading Company Ltd recalls Sesame Seed (1 kg; Batch no. AAI/3890; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Wanaka recalls New World Wanaka Made in Store Spaghetti Bolognese and New World Wanaka Made in Store Spaghetti and Meatballs (Use by 19.07.24) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

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