Recalls and Alerts: March 20, 2026

eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above.

The live links in this post 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.

Advertisements

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

Order TAINTED now from your preferred on-line retailer

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Final Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada has closed its investigation into a 30-case outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections in seven provinces. The outbreak was traced to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. Eight of the 30 victims were hospitalized, but there were no deaths. Outbreak illnesses occurred beginning in September 2025 and continuing to the first week of January 2026.

Advertisements

United States

No Alerts

Canada

No Alerts

Advertisements

Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade recalls Savana Dried Apricots (200g; Batch code 160823; Best before 12/11/26; Product of Turkey) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Plain Tortilla Wraps (512g; Best before 29/5/2026, 30/5/2026 and 31/5/2026; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores 8 Plain Tortilla Wraps (512g; All best before dates between 29 May 2026 and 31 May 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Hong Kong and Singapore

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Tai Sun (Lim Kee) Food Industries Pte Ltd recalls Pineapple Slices (400g; Best before 30/07/2026) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Taralinga Estate recalls Dukkah (50g; All batches) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fed Group Pty Ltd t/a Get Fed recalls Chipotle Pulled Pork Bowl (359g; Use by 22 MAR 2026 and 25 MAR 2026) due to undeclared egg.

Advertisements

“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

Order TOXIC now from your preferred on-line retailer

Recalls and Alerts: January 25–26, 2026

The live links in this post 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.

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

Order TAINTED now from your preferred on-line retailer

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to track an outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 illnesses across Canada. As of January 26, 2026, 29 cases have been confirmed in seven provinces. Seven people have been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to consumption of Pillsbury Pizza Pops. Please refer to the updated food safety recall, below.

United States

No Alerts

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: General Mills Canada Corporation recalls Multiple varieties of Pillsbury Pizza Pops due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. The initial recall and update were triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Rabiole (Cap-aux-Meules, QC) recalls Tartinade pistache-cajou / Pistachio-cashew tartinade (Sold between 8 July and 19 September 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Pivot (Varennes, QC) recalls Pistaches crues / Raw pistachios (Sold between 24 July and 12 December 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: La Moisson (Sainte-Thérèse, QC) recalls Mélange de noix crues / Mixed raw nuts (Bulk; Sold between 13 August and 1 November 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Magasin Berchicci Inc. recalls three varieties of Piaceri Mediterranei brand Pandoro due to foreign matter contamination (Teflon fragments).

Advertisements

Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Special Fried Rice (350g; Use by 02 February 2026) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Danone recalls Aptamil 1 From Birth First infant milk (800g; Expiry date 31-10+2026) due to presence of cereulide toxin (produced by Bacillus cereus). Individual packs were sold via the Boots.ie website for online sales.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper (6 x 25g; Batch code 207 345; Best before 04 April 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of foil).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

Advertisements

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Order TOXIC now from your preferred on-line retailer

Recalls and Alerts: December 24, 2025

The live links in this post 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.

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

Order TAINTED now from your preferred on-line retailer

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Update): PHAC reports 23 confirmed cases of E. coli O26:H11 illnesses in an outbreak that has spread to seven provinces. Five people have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating or handling Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops.

USA: CDC, FDA and partners in several states are investigating an outbreak of 64 confirmed cases of Salmonella Telelkebir in 22 states. Twenty people have been hospitalized. Of the 27 people interviewed, 20 (74%) reported eating raw oysters in the week before becoming ill. CDC and FDA are working to determine the source of the oysters.

United States

Allergy Alert: Gregory’s Foods, Inc. recalls Bag Full of Cookies White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough (2-pound 8.5-ounce plastic bag; Best by 12/6/2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC recalls Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor (4-lb bag; Lot code 40906513; Expiration date 09/06/2026; UPC 899623000463) and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits (4-lb bag; Lot code 40906513; Expiration date 09/06/2026; UPC 840227340691) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Veggie Paradise recalls Veggie Paradise brand Vegan Bacon Slice (300g; Best before SEP 24/2026; UPC 8 13794 00030 5) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall Update: Multiple Firms recall Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Advertisements

Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (England & Northern Ireland): London Wholesalers Ltd recalls BOSS Sugar Free Persian Pistachio Nougat (300g; Batch code 140408; Best before 09 September 2027) due to Salmonella contamination.