Recalls and Alerts: August 8–9, 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): CDC has received confirmed reports of 9 new cases of Listeria monocytogenes linked to the recall of Boar’s Meat deli meats, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 43. All 43 outbreak victims have been hospitalized and three deaths have now been reported, one each in New Jersey, Illinois, and Virginia. Lab tests conducted by both Maryland and New York state have confirmed the presence of the outbreak strain in samples of Boar’s Meat liverwurst.

United States

Allergy Alert: Too Good Gourmet recalls Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip (10 oz; All Best If Used By dates; UPC 713733712972) due to undeclared milk.

Infant Formula Safety Recall: Perrigo Company plc recalls CVS brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder (34 oz; Lot T11LMYC; Use by 11NOV2025; UPC 041220164578) and H-E-B brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder (34 oz; Lots T11LMXC & T09LMXC; Use by 11NOV2025 & 09NOV2025, respectively; UPC 041220164578) due to levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted.

Food Safety Recall: North Fish USA Inc recalls Cold Smoked Capelin, uneviscerated (9-oz pkgs; Best before 07.13.2024 & 01.05.2025; UPC 4811527003360) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Dong Phuong Distributor recalls Hải Yến Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut (400g; Lot F2-23 11358; Best before 2025.OC.01; UPC 8 115170 091856) due to Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises that Mayil Prawn Pickle (400g; All batches and Best before dates) and Mayil Fish Chutney (200g; All batches and Best before dates) contain multiple incorrectly declared allergens. Please refer to the FSAI notice for additional information.

Allergy Alert (UK): Heron Foods recalls The Smileys Surprise Egg (All packs; All batch codes; Best before 30 August 2025) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: July 4–5, 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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“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:


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

United Kingdom (Update): The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 13 new cases of E. coli O145 illnesses in an outbreak that has now affected 288 individuals, sending approximately one-half of the victims to hospital. Cases have been reported in England (191), Scotland (62), Wales (31) and Northern Ireland (4). The outbreak has been linked to a type of lettuce used in sandwich products.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Al-Safa US LLC recalls Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab (12.1 oz; Batch 0605404; Date code NOV 30 25) and Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty (14.11 oz; Batch 0605416; Date code NOV 30 25) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pastina (Gatineau, QC) recalls Pesto and Pesto aux tomates séchées / Pesto with dried tomatoes (250 ml; All units sold up to 4 July 2024) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls ASDA Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps (150g; Best before 21 September 2024) due to undeclared milk

Food Safety Recall (UK): AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini (160g; Batch codes 3355, 4004, 4023, 4024, 4039, 4040; Best before June 2025, July 2025 and August 2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): LIU MA KEE LIMITED recalls bottled preserved bean curd (255g; Best before April 16, 2025) due to excessive Bacillus cereus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: June 27–28, 2024

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

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 two deaths and seven cases of haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in the ongoing outbreak of E. coli O145 illnesses across the country. As of June 25, authorities have confirmed a total of 275 outbreak cases in the UK, including in England (182), Scotland (58), Wales (31) and Northern Ireland (4). Five of the victims suffering from HUS were reported in England, and 2 in Scotland.

USA (Update): FDA and CDC have received reports of 39 illnesses, including 23 hospitalizations, associated with consumption of Diamond Shruumz infused cones, chocolate bars, and gummies. Muscimol, a chemical found in Amanita mushrooms, has been detected in some samples of the products. A recall has been initiated (see below).

United States

Allergy Alert: FGF Brands Inc recalls ALDI – Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin (4-count; Lot NF1 142Y; UPC 4099100048278) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Solata Foods LLC recalls Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa brands of Fresh Spinach and Salad Mixes due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Sunco and Frenchie LLC recalls Terrafina Brand Macadamia in the Raw (6-oz plastic containers; Lot RMA241201; Best by 05/2025; UPC 847938003570) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Prophet Premium Blends recalls Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) due to possible contamination with Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita. Consumption of these products has been associated with 39 illnesses to date.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Eclipse Coffee Roasters Ltd. recalls Eclipse Coffee Roasters brand Elevate Snapchill Coffee (354 ml; Batch code 13245; Expiration date 07/07/24; UPC 7 86899 57461 6) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags (600g; Best before 16 November 2025) due to undeclared crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Your Organic Nature Fruit Spread Strawberry (375g; Lot 019434; Best before 31/01/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): JFC Hong Kong Limited recalls Morinaga brand Manna BOLO <Plain> biscuits (36g; Best before June 26, 2025; Product of Japan) and Morinaga brand Manna BOLO <Vegetable> biscuits (31g; Best before June 27, 2025; Product of Japan) due to possible contamination with animal faeces.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Davis Trading Company Ltd recalls Essente brand Mixed Nuts (250g; All batches; All dates) due to undeclared hazelnut.

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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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