Recalls and Alerts: September 18–21, 2025

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

GERMANY (Update): EHEC O45:H2 cases rise to 107 in Germany, including 24 children with hemolytic uremic syndrome; source of infection remains unknown

United States

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP (10-oz pkg; Best by SEP 16, 2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: AquaStar (USA) Corp recalls Kroger, Kroger Mercado, AquaStar brands of Raw Shrimp, Cooked Shrimp, Shrimp Skewers due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Western United Fish Company dba Annasea Foods Group recalls Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke (Costco Item Number of 17193; Sell by 9/22/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: HARD EIGHT NUTRITION LLC recalls Inositol, 1g (Variable packaging; Lot/Batch code 2507803; Best before March 31, 2027) due to possible pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Korea Food Trading Ltd. recalls Daesang brand Gochujang (Spicy Red Pepper Paste) (500g; All batch codes; UPC 8 80 1052 802022) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Govardhan Thal recalls Govardhan Thal brand Handvo (Variable sizes; All packages; UPC 3 33331 23475 3) due to undeclared wheat and milk.

Allergy Alert: Distribution Bonbons JJ Candy recalls Habibi Dubai Chocolat brand Kunafa Pistachio Milk Chocolate (80g and 200g; All batch codes) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert: Marché Richelieu (Marché Simard) (La Baie (Saguenay), QC) recalls SAUCE SPAGHETTI SIMARD BOUCHERIE / Spaghetti sauce (Variable weight; All batches) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert: L’artisan maître de la saucisse (Gatineau, QC) recalls SAUCE A SPAGHETTI / Spaghetti sauce, LASAGNE / Lasagna, and LASAGNE ERABLE CHIPOTLE / Maple chipotle lasagna (All batches sold from 6 September 2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert: Les Aliments Crystal (Montréal, QC) recalls Boulettes de bœuf cuites and Boulettes de bœuf / Cooked beef meatballs and Beef meatballs (10 lbs; All batches) due to undeclared wheat and anchovy.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Atlas (Saint-Léonard, QC) recalls Pistaches en vrac / Bulk pistachios (Sold up to 19 September 2025) and WARKA (Sold up to 19 September 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Ayda (Roxboro, QC) recalls various pastries containing pistachios due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Kol Chkor (Montréal, QC) recalls various pastries containing pistachios due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Al Zehlewi (Saint-Laurent, QC) recalls Baklava, MAMOULE, and PETITS FOURS (Sold between 19 March 2025 and 31 May 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ô Nature (Montréal, QC) recalls Pistaches crues naturelles sans écales / Raw, shelled pistachios (80g and 250g; Best before January 2027) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Baghdi (Laval, QC) recalls Pistaches en vrac  / Bulk pistachios (Sold up to 1 July 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ave. Greene / Marché Atwater (Montréal, QC) recalls Pistaches en vrac  / Bulk pistachios (Sold up to 18 September 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Chef à votre service (Montréal, QC) recalls MACARONI CHINOIS, BOK CHOY ET CREVETTES / Chinese macaroni with bok choy and shrimp (Best before 070925) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls multiple Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): TJX Europe recalls Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits (Multiple varieties) due to undeclared gluten.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Tasti Products Limited recalls Smooshed Wholefood and Protein Balls (Various sizes; Various date markings) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fine Food WA recalls Crunchy Brown Rice Salad Bowl (500g; Date marking 22 Sep 25) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi Stores recalls Urban Eats Japanese Style Vegetable Gyoza (750g; Best before 10.04.2027 to 15.06.2027) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Tasti Products Limited recalls various Tasti brand products (Various sizes; Various date markings) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Recalls and Alerts: September 3, 2025

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

GERMANY (Update): Health authorities report that an ongoing shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has escalated, reaching 31 confirmed cases as of 03 Sept 2025. Twelve victims have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Most of the victims are children.

JAPAN: 144 people in Asahikawa City reported food poisoning symptoms, such as diarrhea and vomiting, after eating boxed lunches prepared by a local catering company. Vibrio parahaemolyticus was identified as the causative agent. 

SWEDEN: The Public Health Agency is investigating seven cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections believed to be linked to consumption of shell eggs.

United States

Food Safety Recall: TAMPA MAID FOODS, LLC recalls certain products containing shrimp due to possible Cesium-137 contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Old Dutch Foods Ltd. recalls Old Dutch brand Ridgies Sour Cream, Green Onion & Bacon Flavour Potato Chips (200g; Best before 2025 NO 06, 2025 NO 07, 2025 NO 13, 2025 NO 24, 2025 NO 25, 2025 NO 26; UPC 0 66343 21623 2) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Soltan Bakery recalls various pistachio-containing products due to Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): City Super Limited recalls Gillot Mini Camembert Raw Milk Cheese (150g; Batch no. 183511; Use by September 4, 2025; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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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

Recalls and Alerts: August 28–30, 2025

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

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

BELGIUM: AFSCA and Zorg (Flanders) report an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli illnesses that have affected more than 20 residents and one staff member of six nursing homes in Flanders. Health authorities are investigating the source of the outbreak.

GERMANY: A cluster of 17 cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli illnesses has been identified in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Six children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The source of the infections has not yet been determined.

USA: Louisiana health officials have reported two recent deaths suspected to be linked to consuming raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus. The illnesses occurred after oysters harvested in Louisiana were served at restaurants in both Louisiana and Florida.

United States

Allergy Alert: Hans Kissle recalls Hans Kissle Red Potato Bliss Salad (16 oz; Use by dates 8/20/25 and 9/25/25; UPC 036217673706) due to undeclared wheat.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for TRADER JOE’S UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA PRODUCT OF ITALY (Lot codes 06/16/25 and 06/21/25; Best by 08/16/26 and 08/21/26; Product of Italy) because the product did not receive the benefit of import reinspection.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Southwind Foods, LLC recalls Frozen Shrimp (distributed between July 17 – August 8, 2025) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled products were distributed to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Country Eggs, LLC recalls LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall has been updated to include packaged eggs with Sell-by dates of 7/1/25 through 9/18/25.

Food Safety Recall: California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) orders recall and state-wide quarantine of Raw Goat Milk Cheddar Cheese (6 oz blocks; Lot code 90423255; Sell by 5/29/26) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled cheese was produced and packaged by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company.

Food Safety Recall: AquaStar (USA) Corp recalls Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz; Lot codes 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124, and 10662 5125; Product of Indonesia) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled product was sold only in Walmart stores in AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI between July 31, 2025 and August 16, 2025.

Food Safety Recall: AquaStar (USA) Corp recalls Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2-lb bags; Lot codes 10662 5139 and 10662 5140; Best before 11/19/2027 and 11/20/2027, respectively; Product of Indonesia) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled product was sold at Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick ‘n Save in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV between July 24, 2025 and August 11, 2025.

Food Safety Recall: H & N Group Inc. recalls Frozen shrimp in bulk packaging (Multiple lot codes) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: NEW ACAI AMAZONAS LLC recalls Organic Mango Freeze Dried Powder, Bulk (15-kg boxes; Lot L10132851442505; Expiration date 13-07-2027) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Grand Goût (Montréal, QC) recalls Marinade (All lots) due to undeclared wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, and sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Iconoglace 2 inc (Montréal, QC) recalls pistachio ice creams (500 ml; Sold up to 25 August 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Maison Si Bon Inc., Allo Simonne recall Various pistachio-containing products due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Ma Belle Inc., Crown Pastries Inc., Southdale Fruit Market, Westmount Halal Foods, Indo-Asian Groceries and Spices recall various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Stella Services recalls Stella’s Authentic brand Shito (250ml and 500ml; UPC 7 52349 96516 7 and 7 52349 96515 0, respectively; Batch no. STE-019; Best before Dec. 31, 2025 and Apr. 30, 2026) due to commercial sterility concerns.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): McCormack Family Farms recalls various Spinach and Mixed Leaves products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): La Sovrana recalls Vittoria Friarielli alla Napoletana (1000g; Batch code 280325; Best before 23 March 2028) due to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Golden Mountain Enterprises recalls Ny. Siok Shrimp Crackers (500g; Expiry date 01/01/26; Product of Indonesia) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lianhua International Company Limited recalls Nutty Black Rice Crisps (450g; Best before 17/12/2025; Product of China) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Vimms Enterprise Limited recalls Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix (All batches and date codes; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Speirs Foods (2018) Limited recalls Speirs foods brand salads and Woolworths brand Coleslaw salads (Use by 05/09/2025 and 06/09/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

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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