Recalls and Alerts: March 4–5, 2025

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: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of three cases of Listeria monocytogenes linked to a not-yet-identified food product. Traceback and sampling have been initiated.

United States

Allergy Alert: U.S. Trading Company recalls Joy Luck Brand Dried Lily Flowers (2.5 oz; UPC 721557511008) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: AKT Trading Inc. recalls certain prepared vegetable products manufactured by Choshiya Honten Co., Ltd. due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns the public not to consume raw (unpasteurized) milk from Charles B. Curtiss dba Willow Marsh Farm due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Vaaniy Food Inc. recalls Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta – 6 pieces (400g; Best before Aug. 2026; UPC 8 902550 003475) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand poule fraîche « poule à bouillir » / fresh whole chicken (Expiration dates 04/03/2025, 05/03/2025 & 06/03/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Poule à bouillir (entier) / Whole chicken (Lot 410227; Use by 06/03/2025 & 07/03/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Huîtres creuses, plates et moules / Hollow oysters, flat oysters and mussels (harvested from “Rivière d’Etel – La Côte” production zone since 11 February 2025) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ATELIER FOREZIEN DU FRAIS recalls DESPI LE CHARCUTIER brand MOUSSE DE FOIE PUR PORC / Pork liver mousse (Lot 059/9003; Use by 30/03/ 2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Plateau Les Originales assortiment de 3 fromages pour raclette / 3-cheese assortment tray (540g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT recalls MOULE DE CORDE / mussels (Lot 156508721; Product of Ireland) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JEAN-PIERRE TALLEC-L’HERITAGE DU GOUT TALLEC recalls Tallec brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT SUPERIEUR SAUMURE ET BRUNI BIO / Superior organic cooked pork roast, brined and browned (120g; Lot 02505902; Use by 28/03/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS REGIONALES recalls RILLETTES D’OIE BOL BLANC / Goose rillettes in white bowl (2.2 kg; Lot 10911; Use by 24/03/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Poule à bouillir (entier) / Whole chicken (Lot 410227; Use by 07/03/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Norske Spirer A/S recalls various Alfalfa sprout and sprout mix products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Make it Raw recalls Make it Raw brand Spiced Apple and Buckwheat Grawnola (300g; Use by 23/07/2025) due to possible E. coli contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: February 11–12, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

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United States

Food Safety Alert (Update): FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat certain oysters from Louisiana Harvest Area 3, due to potential Norovirus contamination. The implicated oysters were distributed to Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maryland (MD), Mississippi (MS), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), and Texas (TX).

Food Safety Recall: AKT Trading Inc recalls CHOSHIYA brand MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS (8.8oz; Expiry date 1/29/2025; UPC 4983673527332) due to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Mondelez Canada Inc. recalls Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers (200g; Best before 2025 JN 22, 2025 JN 23, 2025 JN 24; UPC 0 66721 02774 0) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie au gré des champs inc. (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC) recalls Fromage LE BRUANT / Cheese (All package sizes; All product sold since 16 December 2024) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK-Northern Ireland): McGees recalls McGees Steak Burgers (420g; Batch codes 040225 and 060225; Use by 14 February 2025 and 16 February 2025, respectively) due to undeclared soy, sulphites, and wheat (gluten).

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Botulism risk triggers canned tuna recall

Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling certain lots of Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna, due to a manufacturing defect in the “easy open” pull tabs.

The defect may compromise the integrity of the can, leading to possible leakage and spoilage.

The manufacturer warns that the defect could even lead to the contents becoming contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Consumers who have purchased any of the following products should either discard them or return them to the store for a refund. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected Can codes and Best If Used By dates for each product.

Genova brand

The following products were sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas.

Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (5.0 oz; UPC 4800000215)
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (5.0 oz; UPC 4800013265)
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (5.0 oz 4 Pack; UPC 4800073265)
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt (5.0 oz; UPC 4800013275)

The following product was sold at Costco in Florida and Georgia.

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (7.0 oz 6 Pack; UPC 4800063267)

Van Camp’s Seafood brand

The following products were sold at Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey.

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (5.0 oz; UPC 4800025015)
Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (5 oz 4 Pack; UPC 4800075015)

Trader Joe’s brand

The following products were sold at Trader Joe’s in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (Item #51403)
Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (Item #99287)
Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water (Item #99285)
Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium (Item #95836)
Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added (Item #99284)

H-E-B brand

The following product was sold at H-E-B stores in Texas.

H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water (5.0 oz 4 Pack; UPC 4122043345)

What consumers need to know

Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety.

Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171, if they have any questions or to request replacement product. The toll-free number hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.