Recalls and Alerts: March 13–16, 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 28 confirmed Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to an as-yet-unidentified food source.

USA: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 8 confirmed Salmonella Muenchen illnesses linked to contact with geckos. Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 16, 2024, to February 1, 2025 and have been reported from 8 states. There have been no hospitalizations.

United States

Allergy Alert: C.H. Guenther & Son LLC recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese (8.5 oz; Best by 11/29/25; UPC 99482499709) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: HAR Maspeth Corp recalls JINGA GLASS NOODLES W/ VEGETABLES (Japche) (8 oz & 12 oz; Best by March 13, 2025, through March 18, 2025) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: SeaBear Company recalls SeaBear Smokehouse brand SeaBear Salmon Chowder (12 oz; UPC 0 34507 07001 3; Multiple batch codes and Enjoy by dates) and SeaBear Smokehouse brand Alehouse Clam Chowder (12 oz; UPC 0 34507 07021 1; Multiple batch codes and Enjoy by dates) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recalled products were distributed through physical retail stores in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington and direct home delivery via SeaBear’s website nationwide between 10/1/2024 and 03/14/2025.

Food Safety Recall: DANONE WAVE recalls CINNABON CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLL INTERNATIONAL delight COFFEE CREAMER (32 fl oz; Best by 03 JUL 2025 51-4114 R-S) and HAZELNUT INTERNATIONAL delight COFFEE CREAMER (32 fl oz; Best by 02 JUL 2025 51-4114 R-S) due to complaints of spoilage and illness with the use of the products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Petdine, LLC. recalls multiple varieties of Zesty Paws brand soft pet chews due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were supplied to a single consignee in Bolingbrook, IL.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Savage Pet recalls Savage Cat Food Large Chicken Boxes and Savage Cat Food Small Chicken Boxes (84 oz & 21 oz, respectively; Lot code / Best by 11152026) due to potential Influenza A:H5N1 (bird flu virus) contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Cuisine du Domaine (Chertsey, QC) recalls Sauce à spaghetti (750 ml; Sold up to 14 March 2025; UPC 6 28719 74101 6) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum

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Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Safa Food 1 Limited recalls Dolma Spices (100g; Batch code 210624; Best before end date June 2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): TJX Europe Ltd recalls Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars (180g; Product code 758612 and 758664; Best before 24 November 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Damasgate Wholesale recalls Sofra Garlic Powder (100g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Lanières de bacon / Bacon sticks (2 x 100g; Use by 7/4/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOUCHERIE DE LA FONTAINE recalls saucisson sec / dry sausage (Lot 22012025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICOT JULIEN recalls Les Bocaux de Sicot brand Terrine de campagne – various flavors (All lots; Use by dates between 01/12/2022 and 01/01/2026) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): J’OCEANE recalls PALOURDES JAPONAISES TRES GROSSES / Very large Japanese clams (Lot PTG0031 & PTG0033) due to Norovirus GI and GII contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SO.CA.DIS Super U Cap sidobre recalls PÂTÉ CABANES (Lot 1; Use by 18/03/2025) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): POLDIS LECLERC ST POL DE LEON recalls ATELIER DU PETIT LEON Pâté poivre vert / Green pepper paté (Lot 25074; Use by dates between 06/03/2025 et le 10/03/2025) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): G.A. Prodotti Toscani srl recalls SALAME CAMPAGNOLO (300g; Lot L. 00000115; All Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): G.A. Prodotti Toscani srl recalls BRICIOLONA (500g; Lot L. 00000115; All Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Depo-Ei CV recalls Œufs (élevage en plein air) / Free-range eggs (Codes 1BE306401 & 1BE306402; All Best before dates between 27/01/2025 and 24/03/2025, inclusive) and Œufs (élevage au sol) / Barn eggs (Code 2BE306403; All Best before dates between 27/01/2025 and 24/03/2025, inclusive) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supplier recalls Everyday brand Oeufs de poules élevées au sol M / Barn eggs, medium (12-pack; Code 2-BE-306403; Best before 09/02/25 – 07/03/25) and Econom brand Oeufs de poules élevées au sol L / Barn eggs, large (30-pack; Code 2-BE-306403; Best before 22/02/25 & 28/02/25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supplier recalls Ferme Flement brand Oeufs élevage en plein air et oeufs élevage au sol / Free-range eggs and barn eggs (Lots 1-BE-306402 & 2-BE-306403, respectively; Use by 27/01/2025 – 17/03/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Kelly Loves recalls Sushi Ginger (150 ml; Batch code UK12019; Best before 09 February 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Cultivate Food and Beverage recalls Chocolate Apricot Biscuits (350g; Best before 23/12/25) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Importers recall Century brand Tuna Hot and Spicy (180g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

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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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“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


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.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

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

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

No Alerts

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).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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