Recalls and Alerts: September 18, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): CDC reports 20 cases of Salmonella Paratyphi B Variant L(+) Tartrate + infections in 12 states. The outbreak is linked to contact with pet turtles and 50% of the victims are less than 5 years old. Five people have been hospitalized.

USA (Update): CDC reports 37 cases of Hepatitis A virus infections in a four-state outbreak linked to frozen clams. Thirty people have been hospitalized.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips (7.75 oz; Best if used by DEC 11 26 and DEC 18 26; UPC 0-51933-31645-4) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Optimus Inc. d/b/a/ Markys Caviar recalls Mon Sire Brie, soft-ripened French cheese (1 kg; Lots 00000ZRAA1 and 00000ZUAD2; Expiry dates 08/15/2026 and 08/18/2026, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Florida.

Food Safety Recall: Gias Foods recalls bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine (22 oz; Lots L6079C and L6080C; Expiration date 09/19/2027 and 09/20/2027, respectively; UPC 194346442706) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold at Walmart stores nationwide.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Italanni (Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC) recalls Various products prepared and sold at their location due to undeclared soy, sesame, wheat and/or egg.

Food Safety Recall: Altra Foods Inc. recalls Yotvata brand Caciotta Peperoncino Cheese (250g; Lot code LUG 26; Best before 31-05-2027; UPC 8 00395 0003017) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Kilbride Classic Cuisine recalls Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner (750g; Use by 17/09/2026, 18/09/2026, 19/09/2026, 20/09/2026, 21/09/2026, 24/09/2026, 25/09/2026 and 26/09/2026; Product of Ireland) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls various branded prepared meals due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: September 12, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: CDC and FDA are investigating a four-state outbreak of Hepatitis A infections linked to imported frozen clams. Thirty-seven people have been infected as of September 3rd, and 30 of those were hospitalized. La Serranita-brand concha negra shell meat products have been recalled by dealers in New York and New Jersey. Outbreak cases have been reported in Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania.

USA: The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the Vermont Department of Health are investigating an outbreak of 14 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to consumption of eggs from Leaping Bear Farm (Reading, VT). The outbreak strain has been found in eggs and environmental samples collected from the farm.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market (Austin, TX) recalls Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese (All Best by dates up to and including 10/7/2026) due to undeclared egg (lysozyme). The recalled cheese was sold in the Specialty cheese department at 18 Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

Food Safety Recall: Happy Hens recalls Happy Hens brand organic shell eggs (Multiple package formats; Lots #223, 226, 237; Best before September 10, September 13, September 24, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled eggs were distributed to multiple retail locations in California.

Food Safety Recall: Leaping Bear Farm (Reading, VT) recalls Leaping Bear Farm brand Grade A Pasture Raised Organic Eggs (Cartons dated between June 1, 2026, and September 5, 2026) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recalled eggs were sold at various farmers markets and at other retail establishments in the area.

Public Health Alert: The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division warns the public not to consume or serve Hot Sauces made by Phire in the Hole due to potential botulism risk and has issued a Cease-and-Desist order to the company. The products were manufactured without an approved process or required license. Phire in the Hole has declined the state’s request for a voluntary product recall and has not responded to the Cease-and-Desist order.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Olymel S.E.C/L.P. recalls Olymel brand Chicken Breast Strips (2 x 175g; Best before 2026 OC 10; UPC 0 69094 63596 3) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

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Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

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Recalls and Alerts: June 5, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (UPDATE): Broome County health department identifies several food safety violations related to to the Salmonella outbreak at Broome County Correctional Facility, New York.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Ballester Hermanos recalls PEARL MILLING COMPANY ORIGINAL PANCAKE & WAFFLES (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) COMPLETE (5.99 oz (170g); Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared soy and milk.

Food Safety Recall: Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC recalls Requeson Cheese (1 lb pkgs; Sold in retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026; Variable coding) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc recalls four varieties of sauces due to potential for Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: California Department of Food and Agriculture orders recall of Hanford Jack Cabernet Jack Cheese produced and packaged by Fagundes Old World Cheese of Kings County (Varying weights; Lot code 031226; Pack date 05.06.26; Sell by 05.05.27) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Azuma Foods (Canada) Co., Ltd. recalls Azuma brand Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi Sauce (Tako Wasabi) (1 kg; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates; UPC 6 27778 00075 1) and Azuma-tei brand Tako Wasabi – Wasabi Flavoured Octopus (300g; Manufacturer lot 1CFCAH2; Lot #17085; Best before 2026.JL.31) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Alert: MAPAQ advises the public not to consume or serve LE DIP, sold at Les aliments Fressers inc (Montréal, QC) (250 ml and 500 ml; All lots with Best before dates up to and including 2 August 2026) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Alert: MAPAQ advises the public not to consume cheese blocks or cheese curds sold from the parking lot at 301, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, à Brownsburg-Chatham, QC because the cheese may have come from an unlicensed source.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Trade recalls Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread (325g; Batch code L:25272B; Best before 31/10/2026; Product of Netherlands) due to undeclared almonds. Please note that all batches and best before dates may also contain undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dalston Soda Company recalls Dalston’s Pineapple Soda (330 ml and 4×330 ml multipack; Batch codes 037130 and 037129, respectively; Best before 4 August 2027) because the cans may unexpectedly break apart and leave sharp edges which may cause injury.