Recalls and Alerts: June 20–21, 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

Denmark: The Statens Serum Institut reports a new outbreak of 52 cases of Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium sequence type 34 in April-June 2024. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

United Kingdom (Update): The UK Health Security Agency reports an additional 45 outbreak cases of E. coli O145 infections, bringing the total number of cases to 256. All currently confirmed cases had symptom onset dates before 31 May. Cases have been reported in England (168), Scotland (56), Wales (29), and Northern Ireland (3). Investigations have highlighted pre-packaged sandwich products containing lettuce as the likely source of the outbreak.

USA: FDA has launched an investigation into a new outbreak of 47 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to a not yet identified product.

United States

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain IQF oysters from Republic of Korea potentially contaminated with Norovirus. Please refer to the FDA notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Snapchill LLC recalls all canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: TDBBS LLC recalls Green Tripe, Barkworthies Brand (7oz bag; Lots WO151768 & WO152373; Best by Feb–Mar 2026), Green Tripe, Best Bully Sticks Brand (2 lb bag; Lots WO152669, WO153321 & WO152107; Best by Mar–Aug 2026) and Green Tripe, Best Bully Sticks Brand (5 lb bag; Lots WO151401, WO152319 & WO153179; Best by Jan–Apr 2026) due to potential foreign matter contamination (metal objects).

Canada

Allergy Alert: Locally Baked Outlet Ltd. recalls Locally Baked Outlet brand Keto Salted Caramel Cupcakes (3-pack; Refrigeration best before date July 15/24; Frozen best before date Nov 10/24; UPC 0 33204 92117 8) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Johnsonville, LLC recalls Johnsonville brand Beer Bratwurst (375g; Best before 2024-JN-05, 2024-JN-19, 2024-JL-17, 2024-AU-05, 2024-AU-20, 2024-AU-29; UPC 0 77782 68295 3) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: La Pimenterie Inc. recalls several MTL Gringo brand Black Bean and Corn Salsas due to deterioration of the inner lids. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): BFree Foods recalls BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf (350g; All batch codes; All “best before” date codes up to and including 04 December 2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): BFree Foods recalls BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf (350g; All batch codes; All “best before” date codes up to and including 04 December 2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Action Alert (UK): Food Businesses who have purchased products from Block and Cleaver of Swanley, Kent should remove all beef, chicken and pork meat and meat products from sale because the meats may not have been produced in accordance with GB food law requirements and therefore may be unsafe. The products were supplied to food businesses in London and the South East of England. Please refer to the Action Alert for additional details.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Three Mills Bakery recalls Various frozen products (Any product purchased prior to 22 June 2024) due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and undeclared allergens.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd recalls McCain Ham & Pineapple Family Pizza (500g; Best Before APR 2025 097) and McCain BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Family Pizza (500g; Best Before APR 2025 097 and APR 2025 098) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)


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Recalls and Alerts: June 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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): FDA and CDC continue to investigate a series of illnesses associated with eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. As of June 17, 2024, a total of 26 illnesses have been reported from 16 states including AL (1), AZ (6), CA (1), IN (3), KY (2), MD (1), MN (1), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (1), NY (1), NC (1), PA (1), SC (3), and TN (1). Twenty-five (25) of the 26 people have reported seeking medical care; 16 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

United States

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Chang and Son Enterprises, Inc. that the company’s mung bean and soybean sprouts are adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4), in that they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health. The warning was based on findings of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental samples and in several product samples collected over a period of time..

Food Safety Recall: Hudson Harvest recalls Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce (16-ounce glass jars; Lot 1042426; UPC 683720301567) due to possible underprocessing.

Food Safety Recall: Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. recalls multiple bulk chocolate products destined for use in various confectionary items and ice creams due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Moore Family Cheese LLC recalls Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds (1-lb plastic bags; Date code 5/13/2024; Expiry 6/3/2024) due to elevated coliform and E. coli counts

Canada

Allergy Alert: Best Express Foods Inc. recalls Universal Bakery brand Organic Aussie Bites (850g; All packages bearing a “gluten free” claim; UPC 7 31216 10398 7) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Pattison Food Group recalls Western Family brand Pot Barley (450g; Lot 33061D; Best before 2024 NO 02AD; UPC 0 62639 36405 2) due to insect infestation.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (UK): TK Maxx and Homesense recall selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas due to insect infestation. 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): Castleglen Filipino Foods recalls Leslie’s Brand Clover Chips Barbeque Corn Snacks (145g; Best before 20.11.2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Kapamilya Imports Pty Ltd recalls Leslie’s Brand Clover Chips Barbeque Corn Snacks (145g; Best before 22/JAN/2025) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Australia): SBC FOODS PTY LTD recalls three Leslie’s Clover Chips Barbecue Corn Snacks Products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)


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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.



“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

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Recalls and Alerts: June 15–17, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

UK (Update): The UK Health Security Agency reports 211 confirmed cases of E. coli O145 infections as of June 11, 2024. Outbreak cases have been reported in England (147), Wales (27), Scotland (35), and Northern Ireland (2). Epidemiological investigations have narrowed down the likely source of the outbreak to “…a small number of salad leaf products that have been used in sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls.

United States

No Alerts

Canada

Allergy Alert: Best Express Foods Inc. recalls Universal Bakery brand Organic Aussie Bites (850g; Lot BEF2 135 05 24; Best before 24 AU 28; UPC 7 31216 10398 7) due to undeclared gluten.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (UK): THIS! recalls THIS! Isn’t Chicken and Bacon Wrap (All Use-by dates up to and including 18 June 2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): WTT Global Trading recalls Leslie Brand Clover Chips Barbeque Corn Snacks (145g; Use by 4/9/2025) due to undeclared gluten.

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Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)


TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.



“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:


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