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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NORWAY (Update): Norwegian Institute of Public Health reports that the Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated organic alfalfa sprouts has increased to 49 confirmed cases ranging in age from 7 to 87 years of age. Twenty-four of the victims have been hospitalized. Of the 49 victims, 42 are infected with Salmonella Newport and 7 are infected with Salmonella Typhimurium.
USA: FDA and CDC are investigating a 10-state outbreak of E. coli O157 that has been traced to contaminated iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Sixty-nine people have been confirmed to be infected with the outbreak strain. The impacted product identified to date appears to be past shelf life and no longer on the market.
United States
Allergy Alert: Atkinson Milling Company recalls Hushpuppies (2 lb 8 oz; All Sell By Dates Before 10/16/2026) and Hushpuppies With Onions (1 lb & 2 lb 8 oz; All Sell By Dates Before 7/24/2026 and 11/11/2026) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Fresh Creative Foods recalls Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits (Use by 12/24/2024 – 1/6/2025; UPC 0-13454-38313-1) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The kits were distributed to Sam’s Club warehouses nationwide.
Food Safety Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC recalls multiple vegetable trays and salad items containing cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items, which were distributed in Kroger and King Soopers retail stores located in TX and CO.
Food Safety Recall: Yummi Sushi LLC recalls multiple sushi items containing cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items, which were distributed in Kroger retail stores located in TX.
Food Safety Recall: JFE Franchising, Inc. recalls multiple SNOWFRUIT and SNOWFOX brands of salad items containing cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected items, which were sold at select Kroger retail stores in Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Colorado.
Food Safety Recall: F&S Fresh Foods recalls Mediterranean Inspired Party Tray (22 oz; Sell by 11/27/24 to 12/11/24) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie des Grondines (Deschambault-Grondines, QC) recalls multiple cheese varieties because the cheese were prepared and packaged under conditions that could render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall Update: FreshPoint Vancouver Ltd., Thomas Fresh Inc. recall Pamela brand cucumbers (sold loose or in bulk, with or without a brand name; Produce of Mexico; Sold from October 12, 2024 to November 29, 2024 inclusively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall Update: Gambles Group of Companies, Koornneef Produce Ltd., Loblaw Companies Limited, Provincial Fruit Co. Ltd. recall SunFed brand field cucumbers (PLU 4062; sold loose or in bulk, with or without a brand name; Produce of Mexico; Sold from October 12, 2024 to November 29, 2024 inclusively) and SunFed brand slicer cucumbers (PLU 4062; sold loose or in bulk, with or without a brand name; Produce of Mexico; Sold from October 12, 2024 to December 4, 2024 inclusively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls ZOE Daily 30+ 7 Day (112.5g; Batch codes 24266A, 24267A, 24270A; Best before 30 September 2025) due to foreign matter contamination (small stones and small pieces of metal).
Hong Kong and Singapore
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Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Food Square Pty Ltd recalls Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh (5-pack; Best before 25/12/2024) due to undeclared prawn, fish, milk and egg.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Grand Eastern Trading recalls Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh (5-pack; Best before 03/04/2025) due to undeclared prawn, fish, milk and egg.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Hokitika recalls New World Hokitika brand Mega Prime Beef Mince and New World Hokitika brand Prime Beef Mince (various weights; Best before 8.12.24) due to foreign matter contamination (green fabric).
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