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 continues to track an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 19) illnesses linked to consumption of minced beef. The outbreak has affected 64 individuals since March 2024.
USA: FDA and CDC report an increase in Salmonella Africana illnesses associated epidemiologically with consumption of whole cucumbers. Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have now reported a total of 196 confirmed outbreak cases; 68 of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.
USA: FDA and CDC continue to investigate a cluster of 12 illnesses associated with consumption of Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones & Gummies. Victims have reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.
United States
Allergy Alert: Bonneval Foods, LLC recalls BONNEVAL’S BBQ Pork Skins (1.7 oz; All lots) due to undeclared wheat and soy.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Midwest Foods, LLC that a December 11-13, 2023 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility revealed significant violations of the Acidified Foods regulation and Emergency Permit Control regulation.
Pet Treat Safety Recall: TDBBS, LLC. recalls 5,279 bags of Best brand and Barkworthies brand bully sticks due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected products.
Animal Feed Safety Recall: ADM Animal Nutrition recalls multiple animal feed products sold under the Grostrong, MoorMan’s, MaxLean, Roughage Buster, Pen Pals, Patriot, Goat Power, Juniorglo, Rack Plus, Seniorglo brand names due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus in certain lots. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Les Fromages Latino Inc. recalls various brands of cheese due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: 2629073 Ontario Inc. recalls Panchvati Supermarket brand Black Pepper Powder Coarse (200g; Batch no. 12062023; UPC 1 23456 00217 3) due to foreign matter contamination (sand and dirt).
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Sabres Ezi Meals Limited recalls all batches and all dates of its Fresh and Frozen Ready Meals as the business is not registered with a food control plan and there is incomplete information on the process controls.
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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
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PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA has determined that certain ground cinnamon products contain elevated levels of lead and that prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe and is advising consumers to stop using and dispose of these products. Please refer to the FDA alert notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: KALO Foods, LLC recalls Single Slice Carrot Cake (Distributed from 2/28/24 to 2/29/24; UPC 8 53407 00418 4) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall: Colonna Brothers, Inc. recalls Marcum Ground Cinnamon (1.5 oz; Lot codes 10/16/25 10DB & 04/06/25 0400B1) and Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon (2.25 oz; Lot codes 09/29/25 09E8, 04/17/25 04E11, 12/19/25 12C2, 04/12/25 04ECB12, 08/24/25 08A, 04/21/25 04E5, and 09/22/2025 09E20) due to elevated lead levels.
Food Safety Recall: Woolery Enterprises, Inc. dba Will’s Fresh Foods recalls Will’s Fresh Foods Street Corn Salad (Multiple lot codes and expiration dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the enforcement report link for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Aji Mori Sauce Corp. DBA Sushi Koo recalls CHILLIMAMI SAUCE (250 ml; Expiration date October 1/2024) because product was manufactured and distributed without the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Cannery Program oversight, making it susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Agila Corporation dba Woody’s Pet Food Deli, after a August 29 through September 12, 2023 inspection of the company’s production facility revealed significant violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals requirements, including the finding of Salmonella Reading and Listeria monocytogenes in an “in process” sample of Woody’s Pet Food Deli Raw Free Range Turkey with Supplements pet food for dogs and cats.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Barsotti Juice Company, Inc., after a November 20, November 21 and December 1, 2023 inspection of the company’s juice processing facility found significant violations of the juice Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 120 (21 CFR part 120), and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Wahid saucisse grillée au poulet / Grilled chicken sausage (125g; Best before 20/03/24 and 27/03/24) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Wahid recalls Wahid Kip Grill / Grilled chicken sausage (125g; Best before 20/03/24 and 27/03/24) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1Bite Gepelde walnoten / Peeled walnuts (Best before 31-07-2024) due to undeclared walnuts.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Storck recalls Knoppers NussRiegel / Nut bar (40g; Best before 01-04-2024, 08-04-2024, 15-04-2024, 22-04-2024, 06-05-2024 and 13-05-2024) due to undeclared milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, egg and wheat.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Evanoff Food recalls Fiorelli färsk pizza Caprese / Fresh Pizza Caprese (435g; Batch LR12074; Best before 2024-03-18) due to undeclared nuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): Italian Beverage Company recalls Simply Cookies and Cream Frappe Powder (1.75 kg; Batch codes 102025 and 112025; Best before 31 October 2025 and 30 November 2025, respectively) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
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Food Safety Recall (Austria): Dr. Oetker GmbH recalls Smoothie Bowl mit Erdbeer, Banane, Aronia und Leinsamen / Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed (All Best before / Expiry dates up to April 23, 2024) due to patulin (mycotoxin) residue.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Biofresh Belgium recalls GreenAge brand mûres séchées blanches / Dried white blackberries (100g; Lot 2404; Best before 20/01/2025) due to ochratoxin (mycotoxin) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coalas Naturprodukter recalls Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix (200g; Lot 23275; Product of Bulgaria) due to possible Bacillus cereus and mold contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Fazer recalls Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava Smoothie (150 ml, 250 ml, 750 ml; Multiple Best before dates) due to patulin (mycotoxin) residue.
Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI CENTRALE D’ACHAT ET COMPAGNIE ALDI recalls Le Marsigny® brand Stick saucisson sec aux noix / Dry sausage stick with nuts (100g; Lot 9834106; Best before 02/04/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): LA FERME DE LA VIEILLE ABBAYE recalls LA FERME DE LA VIEILLE ABBAYEbrand Skyr nature et Skyr sur lit de fruits tous parfums cheeses (2 x 100g; Lots 24043 & 24050; Use by 02/04/2024 and 09/04/2024, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).
Food Safety Recall (France): EUR PRO DU CHER recalls Pro du Cher brand Tomme de Berry Noisette / Cheese with hazelnuts (5 kg; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (PVC plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Maitre-Jacques- Maison Bouchère brand Paupiette de dinde Orloff TRAD / Traditional turkey paupiette (Lot 35059 / 01630721; Use by 09/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Munster AOP Fermier Grand Sapin cheese (Lot 361; Packaged from 30 January 2024 to 20 February 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan Le Poissonnier brand Tartare saumon avocat / Salmon & avocado tartare (150g; Lot 24057; Use by 05/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): DAUNAT recalls DAUNATbrandPlateau Salade Ceasar (poulet, œuf, grana padano) / Caesar salad plate with chicken, egg and grana padano (320g; Lot 409191; Use by 10/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Fazer recalls Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava Smoothie (150 ml, 250 ml; Multiple Best before dates) due to patulin (mycotoxin) residue.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Singapore): Ja Lan Tiong Pte Ltd recalls Chewly Cashew Nut Cookies (Expiry date 30-12-2024; Product of Malaysia) due to undeclared peanut.
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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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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating a deadly decade-long Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has been traced to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. of Modesto, California. Twenty-six outbreak cases have been confirmed in eleven states since mid-2014; twenty-three of the victims required hospitalization. The outbreak strain has been recovered from a sample of cotija cheese and from an environmental sample collected by FDA investigators during their inspection of the manufacturing facility. Multiple recalls have been announced. The FDA has assembled a list of 2024 recalls of food products associated with this outbreak. The list will be updated as additional recalls are announced.
Public Health Alert (Listeria outbreak): FSIS issues Public Health Alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) poultry burrito products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated dairy products that have been recalled by Rizo-Lopez Foods, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Fresh Express recalls Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit (10.3 oz; Package code G364 & G002; Use by 1/14/2024 & 1/17/2024 (Package); Use by 3/3/2024 (condiment pack); UPC 681131305129) and Fresh Express Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit (12.1 oz; Package codes S353 – S363 and S002 – S033; Use by 1/6/2024 – 1/18/2024 and 1/21/2024 – 2/20/2024 (Package); Use by 2/28/2024 – 4/4/2024 (condiment pack); UPC 071279309026) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Ready Pac Foods, Inc. recalls four salad kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak):Fresh & Ready Foods recalls four torta sandwiches (distributed between 01/21/2024 and 02/06/2024 and sold exclusively in locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): BrightFarms Inc. recalls BrightFarms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit (5.85 oz; Best by 12/31/23 – 2/22/24; UPC 8-50051-82500-4) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls multiple Dole-branded and private label salad kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Zingerman’s Bakehouse recalls Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged (4 oz; Lots 355 & 356; Sell by 2/11 & 2/12; UPC 844397000706) and Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack (1 lb; Lots 355 & 356; Sell by 2/11 & 2/12; UPC 844397008795) due to undeclared walnuts.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Viva Raw recalls VIVA for cats duck (1 lb; Lot 22853), VIVA for dogs Chunked duck (1 lb; Lot 22853 11:04 1), VIVA for dogs GROUND duck (1 lb; Lot 22853) and VIVA PURE duck PETFOODMIXER (1 lb; Lot 22853) after being advised that the FDA found Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the product.
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Canada
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak): Fresh Express Incorporated recalls Fresh Express brand Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit (343g; All Best Before dates from Jan-08-24 up to and including Feb-22-24; UPC 0 71279 30951 4) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Listeria outbreak):Dole Canada Company recalls certain Dole and President’s Choice brands of salad kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: OGGI Foods Inc. recalls OGGI brand Americana Pizza made with Beyond Meat (390g; Lot 23 200; Best before 2024 JL 19; UPC 6 28451 68477 0) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Marché Al-Hilal (Montréal, QC) recalls BURGER DE POULET / Chicken burger (All lots) due to undeclared egg, sesame, wheat and soy.
Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël (Montréal, QC) recalls SMOKED MEAT DE PORC FABRICATION ARTISANAL / Old-fashioned smoked pork and SMOKED MEAT BŒUF FABRICATION ARTISANAL / Old-fashioned smoked beef (All lots) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert: BOSSA Prêt à manger (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Avril (Québec, QC) recalls Sand. poulet noix ble entie / Chicken sandwich on whole wheat (Best before 11 février 2024) due to possible E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall: La fromagerie Qualité Summum (Saint-Hyacinthe, QC) recalls various cheeses (Sold up to 8 February 2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Food Safety Authority reports that between November 2023 and January 2024, several infants aged 5-6 months old fell ill after consuming products manufactured by Den Sorte Havre. The illnesses have been traced to the presence of Bacillus cereus toxins in the implicated products.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Charles NV recalls Charles brand Salami classic (150g; Best before 14/02/2024, 27/02/2024 & 12/03/2024) due to undeclared milk, soy and mustard.
Allergy Alert (France): PRO NATURA recalls ProNatura brand Noix de cajou grillées au curry / Grilled cashews with curry (6 x 250g; Multiple Lot codes; Best before between 31/01/2024 and 29/11/2024) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (France): PRO NATURA recalls Bioday brand Noix de cajou grillées au curry / Grilled cashews with curry (125g x 12 and 100g x 12; Best before between 31/01/2024 and 21/08/2024 and between 30/03/2024 and 23/10/2024, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Germany): AL HASNAA Group & HEKAYAD UG recalls Hekayat Sity – Moghrabieh CousCous / Moroccan couscous (800g; Lot N 2302219; Expiry to end 02/2025) due to undeclared wheat.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Euroverde soc. agr. S.r.l. recalls GOOD CHOICE brand Zuppa alla Toscana (620g; Lot 237022; Best before 25/02/2024) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Romania): CONTEC FOODS SRL recalls American Dip KFC (325g; All lot codes) due to undeclared gluten (wheat).
Food Safety Recall (France): MERICQ recalls FILET DE HARENG FUMES DOUX / Smoked herring filet (Lots 2095408, 2095955, 2096550; Use by 31/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MERICQ recalls FILET DE HARENG FUMES DOUX / Smoked herring filet (Lot 2099138; Use by 09/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MERICQ recalls FILETS MAQUEREAU FUMES POIVRE / Smoked mackerel with pepper (Lot 2096552 & 2097178; Use by 04/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand Boudin noir oignon, 3x / Black sausage with onion, 3-pack (375g; Lot E3546130; Use by 13/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SA SARA recalls poules entières , cuisses, filet et ailes / Whole raw chickens, legs, filets, and wings (Lot 00005825; Multiple Use-by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls POUCE brand DINDE / Turkey (1 kg; Lot 0344168624; Use by 28/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Volpi recalls SALAME NAPOLI (80g; Lots L231220, L231227, L240103, L240105; Best before 08.02.2024, 15.02.2024, 22.02.2024, 24.02.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Allergy Alert (Singapore): Li Chuan Food Products Pte Ltd recalls Li Chuan’s Seafood Roll (750g; Expiry date 7 Jan 2026; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Tea Wysotsky (Israel) Ltd recalls Zita brand Green Shakshuka (420g; All batches and date codes; Product of Italy) due to foreign matter contamination.
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