Having bid farewell to Easter just a couple of weeks ago, it’s now time to welcome the annual Salmonella outbreak that is the inevitable outcome of those cute chicks and ducklings.
The victims range in age from less than one year old to 55 years old. Forty-three percent are less than five years old.
The outbreak strain is the same one that was linked to two hatcheries in past outbreaks, including one which is also linked to the poultry shipping material sample in the current outbreak.
Investigators in Ohio collected samples from the inside of boxes used to ship poultry from hatcheries to retail stores, including the box liner and bedding. WGS showed that the Salmonella Mbandaka found in these samples was the same strain as the one found in sick people.
Outbreak expected to grow
According to the CDC, the true number of cases may be much larger than the cases reported so far. Victims who do not seek medical attention (whether due to mild symptoms or to the cost of health care) do not get tested for Salmonella. Additionally, it can take 3-4 weeks for a diagnosed case to be reported to the CDC.
In the last decade, Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry have produced more than 9,300 known victims, causing 1,999 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
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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Allergy Alert: JJWV Marketing Corporation recalls Ankimo Monkfish Liver (Expiry dates October 21st or 22nd of 2026, and October 17, 2027; UPC 894042-002562) due to undeclared milk.
Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for retail ground beef products sold by Bismillah Halal Meats, a retail market in Marietta, Ga., that may be contaminated with E. coli O103.
Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) that were imported from the Republic of Colombia, as Colombia is ineligible to export meat products to the United States.
Food Safety Recall: Williams Farms Repack LLC recalls Williams Farms Repack label tomatoes (4×5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays; Lots R4467, R4470) and H&C Farms Label tomatoes (5×6 25lb, 6×6 25lb; Lots R4467, R4470) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed between 4/23/2025 to 4/28/2025 to wholesalers and distributors located in Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.
Food Safety Recall: Ferrarini USA, Inc. recalls FERRARINI PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA PRODUCT OF ITALY (4 oz tray; Lot code 2527642) because the product was not presented for import reinspection into the United States
Canada
No Alerts
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Donnybrook Fair recalls Donnybrook Fair Banana Bread (250g; Batch code 118; Use by 07/05/2025) due to undeclared walnut.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI informs consumers that Brady Family Master Butcher Edition 7 Day Dry Aged Glazed Ham (120g; Batch code 132277; Use by 16/05/2025) contains undeclared wheat (gluten).
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Les Desserts du Crémier brand Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne (400g; Lots 151080020, 151130025, and 151140030; Use by 09/05/2025, 14/05/2025, and 15/05/2025, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Kania kaassaus / Cheese sauce (Best before 27-01-2027) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Organico Realfoods recalls Organic Alla Norma Sauce (350g; Batch code 140227; Best before 14 February 2027) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Alphagen NZ Limited recalls Ārepa brand The Brain Drink for Performance (300 ml; Batch 28629, 28630 and Best Before 22 Jan 2026) due to a packaging fault (chipped top of glass bottle).
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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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USA: FDA and USDA are investigating a new outbreak of 10 confirmed Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to a not-yet-identified product. The CDC has not posted an outbreak notice.
USA (Update): FDA continues to investigate two separate outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. The number of confirmed cases has increased to a combined total of 83 cases. The CDC has not posted an outbreak notice for either outbreak.
United States
Allergy Alert: Taylor Fresh Foods recalls Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon (10.25 oz; Use by April 28, 2025 and April 29, 2025) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Smith Packing, LLC recalls approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Industrie Gastronomique Cascajares (IGC) Inc. recalls Le Chef et Moi brand Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Sauce (380g; Best before 25 SE 09; UPC 8 11188 00741 1) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Simon inc. (Québec, QC) recalls various milk chocolate figurines that may not have been prepared under hygienic conditions.
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Europe
Allergy Alert (UK): PandaFresh recalls CuiHong Chili Oil Dipping Mix (also sold as CuiHong Spicy Dip) (10g (10 pack); Best before 09 August 2025, 10 August 2025 and 12 October 2025) due to undeclared peanuts.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Marie Morin brand Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne / Old style chocolate mousse (400g; Lots 151080020 & 151140030; Use by 09/05/2025 & 15/05/2025, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): L’Impérial Exotic Fruits recalls Gülcan brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (150g; Lot AF-GP-0224 G840; Best before 03/02/2029) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls Damianobrand TAHIN 100% – Purée de sésame / Sesame paste (275g; Lot L080225F; Best before 08/02/2027) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC NNTD COISSARD recalls GAEC NNTD COISSARD brand Saint-Nectaire fermier au lait cru / Raw milk farmer’s cheese (Sold 19/04 au 20/04; Best before 19/05/2025 and 20/05/2025, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LE MONTCINEYRE recalls FROMAGERIE MONTCINEYRE brand Saint-Nectaire au lait cru – Fabrication fermière / Raw milk farmer’s cheese (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE BOBOSSE recalls CHARCUTERIE BOBOSSE brand Fromage de tête / Head cheese (300g slices and 2 kg bulk; Lots 151070040 & 151060103; Use by 09/05/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LE MONTCINEYRE recalls Monoprix – Christophe Fromager brand Saint-Nectaire fermier / Raw milk farmer’s cheese (Lots 38LKP25 & 34LKP25; Best before 08/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DU VAL D’ORMEZErecalls Val d’Ormèzebrand Tomme de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 258100) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC A LA CRECIA recalls GAEC A LA CRECIAbrand Dome fromage lactique / Cheese (Lot 11/04/25) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): TREBOULDIS E. LECLERC recalls Eclair au chocolat en vente traditionnelle / Chocolate éclair (Lot 22/04/25; Use by 25/04/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): WORLDMARECHAL Grand Frais, Fresh recalls Bagnat tomate mozzarella roquette / Tomato mozzarella and lettuce sandwich garnished with basil (200g; Use by 25/04/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): WORLDMARECHAL GRAND-FRAIS recalls GRAND FRAIS / FRESH brand Coeur de truite fumée à l’ail des ours/ Smoked trout with garlic (120g; Lot 25098-DL; Use by 06/05/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MARIE MORIN-FRANCE recalls Les Desserts du Crémierbrand and Marie Morin brand MOUSSE CHOCOLAT A l’ANCIENNE (400g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls MEDINAbrand Brochette de dinde orientale HALAL / Oriental style turkey brochette, Halal (Lot 9775000107; Use by 01/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls Neutrebrand Brochette de dinde orientale / Oriental style turkey brochette(Lot 9775000107; Use by 01/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Marie Morin recalls Marie Morin brand Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne / Old style chocolate mousse (400g; Lot 151080020; Use by 09/05/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Manufacturer recalls Pouce brand Maïs / Corn (3 x 150g cans; Lot L4234 008 08; Best before 31/08/2028) due to lack of can seam integrity.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Trialia Foods Pty Ltd recalls Eskal Salted Caramel Creams (90g; Date marking JAN 2025 3024) due to undeclared milk.
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