Recalls and Alerts: June 19–25, 2025

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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CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports 72 lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella infections in a multi-province outbreak linked to consumption of Rea and Bona brands of Genoa salami. Outbreak cases have been reported in Alberta (57), Manitoba (1) and Ontario (14). The manufacturer has recalled the implicated salami products, which were distributed in all three of the provinces reporting outbreak cases.

FRANCE: The regional health authority of Hauts-de-France reports an outbreak of severe bloody diarrhea that has affected 22 individuals (21 children and one elderly person) in the town of Saint-Quentin since June 12, 2025. Nine of the victims have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. As of now, 10 of the outbreak patients remain in hospital, four of them on dialysis. 11 have been released. One child has died. Multiple meat products have been recalled (see recall notices, below).

SOUTH KOREA: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reports 208 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections (four outbreak clusters) linked to consumption of cream cakes and banana breads served in school meals. The implicated products have been recalled.

United States

Allergy Alert: Lipari Foods recalls JLM Branded “Dark Chocolate Nonpareils” food treats (14 oz; Lots 28202501A, 29202501A, 23202504A, 14202505A, 15202505A, and 03202506A) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Sabores Fit Bakery recalls Sabores A Tu Mesa in flavors of Choco Mousse, Passion Fruit Mousse, 4 Milk Mousse, 3 Milk Mousse, 3 Milk Strawberry (8 oz; Expiration dates June 26, 2025 and July 02, 2025) due to undeclared milk, eggs, soy ingredients (soybean oil, soy lecithin), wheat, tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts).

Allergy Alert: International Foodsource, LLC recalls Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils (10 oz; Lots 242645, 238466, 235643, 237319, 241581, 239202) due o undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC recalls Mocha Truffles (Sold from April 28, 2025 through May 30, 2025) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: Face Rock Creamery recalls Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds (6-oz cups; Lots 20250519VS01 & 20250519VS02; Use by 08292025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Target Corporation recalls Good & Gather brand and Boar’s Head brand Grilled Chicken Greek Style Salad with Balsamic Dressing (11 oz & 11.2 oz, respectively; Expiration dates 5/10/25 & 5/24/25) due to possible Salmonella contamination in the cucumber ingredient.

Food Safety Recall: RGB Soda, LLC. recalls Refrigerated Cucumber X Tarragon Ginger Beer (ginger juice) (5 gal pony keg; Expiry dates 12/15/2024-1/6/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Starway International Group, LLC recalls two additional Siluriformes sausage products produced by an establishment in Vietnam that is not eligible to export these products to the United States.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for meat sauce products produced by Thompson’s Spanish Sauce Manufacturing, LLC without benefit of federal inspection.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Save Plus Trading Ltd. recalls Fried Vegetable Fish Cake (800g; Best before 2026/10/07; UPC 8 809193 373234) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Dollarama L.P. recalls Snowtime brand Berry Ice Smoothie Pops (700 ml; All codes with best before date before 2026 SE 07; UPC 6 67888 18972 4) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Panier Gourmand inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls Huile d’olive aux piments oiseaux / Olive oil with bird’s eye chilies and Huile d’olive au thym et romarin / Olive oil with thyme and rosemary (Products sold up to 23 June 2025) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum growth.

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Allergy Alert (UK): Fortune Foods Ltd recalls Laoganma Brand Black Bean Chili Sauce (280g; Batch code 18232; Best before 8 March 2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Aldi recalls Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter (385g; All Use by dates up to and including 01 July 2025) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Redmoor Ltd recalls Japanese Rice Crackers (125g & 250g; Batch codes 2254770, 2254689 (125g) and 2254608 (250g; Best before April 2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Pur Alpenrauch recalls Pur Alpen Rauch brand Seesaibling aus Österreich / Arctic Char from Austria (75g; Batch code 27194; Best before 18.06.2025, 21.06.2025, and 28.06.2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Délifin recalls Délifin brand Jambon artisanal / Artisanal ham (4 slices; Expiry date 07/07/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls ‘t Hennehof brand les œufs de poules élevées en plein air et les œufs de poules élevées au sol / Free-range eggs and barn eggs (All Best before dates up to 21/07/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): True Food ApS recalls Hverdagskylling Kyllingeoverlår uden ben / Everyday chicken Boneless chicken thighs (300g; Lot 2350260223; Best before 19.06.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ZATIK recalls Du goût à emporter brand Baos saumon, fromage blanc et aneth / Salmon, cottage cheese and dill (180g; Lot LT25163; Use by 25/06/2025 & 28/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEONETTI JEAN recalls Fromage leonetti brand Fromage affiné / Aged cheese (Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; Best before dates between 01/08/2025 and 01/09/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES carrefour boisseuil recalls Ossau Iraty AOP FQC vendu en libre service et au rayon crémerie de votre magasin / cheese (Lot 25 BC W27; Use by dates between 15-06-2025 and 01-07-2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STE DE DISTRIBUTION ELUSATE LECLERC recalls FILET MORUETTE CABILLAUD / Cod fillet (Lot 81097942; Sold between 19/06/2025 and 21/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RUTHENES VIANDES recalls MIAM (Ruthènes Viandes) brand Barquette d’agneau UVCI / Lamb (Lot Z5257026; Use by 07/07/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN brand BEURRE BARQUETTE DOUX / Unsalted butter (250g; Lot 125; Use by 04/07/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand Beurre extra fin doux 82%mg / Extra-fine unsalted butter, 82% MF (250g; Lot 125; Use by 14/07/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LANDERNEAU DIS Centre E. LECLERC recalls Guanciale / Jowls (All Use by dates between 11/06/2025 and 18/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BRESSE SIBERT recalls LA BRESSE brand HURE GEANTE AUX PISTACHES / Giant Hure with pistachios (~5 kg; Lot 167170; Use by 24/07/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Valldan brand Fuet tranché / Sliced whip (125g; Lot L5136/4742; Use by 11/09/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC PRAT recalls Fromage fermier au lait cru / Raw sheep’s milk farm-style cheese (4.8 kg wheels; Lots 1512 to 282) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL PALAIS DES METS recalls Palais des Mets brand Emincés de saumon marinés à l’aneth / Slice dill-marinated salmon (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIAG Intermarché recalls Produits hachés et produits de saucisserie / Minced products and sausage products (All lots; Sold in AISNE from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): SA SODIBAG LECLERC recalls Moule de bouchot / Bouchot mussels (Bulk; Sold from 17/06/2025 to 20/06/2025) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA SODIBAG LECLERC SAPIAC recalls steak haché frais à la demande / Fresh ground beef patties (Sold from 17/06/2025 to 23/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TMS DESTOCK-TMS MARKET (distributors) recalls Sur tous les produits tels que les merguez, saucisses et viandes d’agneau / All meat products, such as merguez, sausages and lamb meats (Sold from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRI MASCAREIGNES SORESUM DISTRIBUTION recalls E.LECLERC brand Wrap Chicken (Use by 12/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FONDIN ALAIN-EMMANUEL BERGERIE DE SEDOUY recalls BERGERIE DE SEDOUY brand fromage blanc de brebis / Sheep’s milk cottage cheese (400g; Use by 19/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls LES CROISÉS brand BEURRE EXTRA-FIN DOUX / Extra-fine unsalted butter (250g; Lot 125; Best before 04/07/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL Boucherie LA DEFENSE (distributor) recalls Sur tous les produits tels que les merguez, saucisses et viandes d’agneau / All meat products, such as merguez, sausages and lamb meats (Sold from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): IM VIANDES “LA BOUCHERIE” (distributor) recalls Sur tous les produits tels que les merguez, saucisses et viandes d’agneau / All meat products, such as merguez, sausages and lamb meats (Sold from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): NOUGALET SAS recalls Nougalet brand Fritures caramel / Caramel candies (Lots 720003935, 780003935, 840003935, 920003935, 940003935, 970003935, 1040003935, and 0990003935) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Boucherie La Direction recalls Sur tous les produits tels que les merguez, saucisses et viandes d’agneau / All meat products, such as merguez, sausages and lamb meats (Sold from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): Boucherie Family recalls Sur tous les produits tels que les merguez, saucisses et viandes d’agneau / All meat products, such as merguez, sausages and lamb meats (Sold from 01/06/2025 to 21/06/2025) following the risk of persistent bacterial contamination of premises, equipment and materials or products for several weeks and the urgency to act in view of the seriousness of the symptoms observed and of one death (See outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RICHARD recalls EARL RICHARD brand Cottin Valençay Pyramide Blanche Pointu Buche Rond Plat Fromage Blanc / Goat cheeses (All lots; Best before dates between 20/06/2025 and 16/07/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE GUADELOUPE recalls L’eleveur brand Cote de porc – Poitrine tranchée – ragout de porc – rouelle épaule en barquette / raw pork products (Lot 25155; Use by 14/06/2025) due to the presence of E. coli above permitted levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE GUADELOUPE recalls L’eleveur brand Poitrine tranchée barquette / Sliced pork breast (Lot 25163; Use by 22/06/2025) due to the presence of E. coli above permitted levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE GUADELOUPE recalls L’eleveur brand Chipolatas nature barquette / Pork sausages (Lot 25157; Use by 16/06/2025) due to the presence of E. coli above permitted levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls VOLANDRIE brand HACHÉ A LA DINDE / Ground turkey meat (350g; Lot 25 162; Use by 24/06/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE recalls MAITRE COQ brand HACHE A CUISINER A LA DINDE / Ground turkey meat (350g; Lot 25162; Use by 24/06/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE DU PAYS WELSCHE recalls HAXAIRE brand Munster fermier AOP au lait cru / Raw milk Munster cheese (220g; Lot P091; Use by 30/06/2025 & 10/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischerei Wohlgezogen recalls Rindfleischsalat / Beef salad (Sold 17.06.2025) due to Salmonella and verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Firma Tillman´s Convenience GmbH recalls Zimbo Frische Schinken-Zwiebelmettwurst Klassik / Fresh ham and onion mettwurst (200g; Lot 38202198) due to verotoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Orgenism recalls Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules (60 capsules, 500mg per serving; All batch codes) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delifin recalls Delifin brand JAMBON ARTISANAL / Artisanal ham (150g; Lot DM 103594; Best before 07/07/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Maître Coq recalls Maître Coq brand Haché à cuisiner à la dinde / Ground turkey meat (Lot 25162; Use by 24/06/25) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Coop recalls Naturaplan Bio Mischsalat / Organic mixed salad (100g; Batch A516254101; Best before 19.06.2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Orgenism recalls Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules (60 capsules, 500mg per serving; All batch codes) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Taylor Farms sued by victims of 2024 E. coli outbreak

Seven victims of last autumn’s deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak have filed lawsuits alleging lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to be the source of the outbreak.

The multi-state outbreak was investigated by the US Centers for Diseae Control and Prevention (CDC) in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and various state and local public health partners.

As a result of its traceback, sampling, and inspection efforts, the FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network established that a single processor was the source of the contaminated romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people, resulting in 36 hospitalizations, 7 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and one death.

The processor sourced the lettuce from a single grower.

The CDC and FDA closed their investigation on January 15, 2025, just one week before the inauguration of Donald Trump. According to the FDA’s final report, the processor, “…was not named during this outbreak because there was no product remaining in commerce.”

The FDA redacted the name of the processor from the version of the report obtained by eFoodAlert in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.

Thanks to an excellent piece of epidemiological detective work by the Marler Clark law firm, Taylor Farms has now been identified as the processor of the contaminated romaine lettuce.

Commenting on the law firm’s investigation in his Marler Blog, Bill Marler wrote, “Because we represent people and families from several states that were WGS matches to each other, it was not long until our on-staff Epidemiologist determined that the common link was that all clients consumed Taylor Farms romaine lettuce in the outbreak period.”

One of the victims represented by Marler Clark—a ten-year old child—experienced the following symptoms after consuming Taylor Farms romaine lettuce purchased by his parents at a Kroger supermarket (as extracted from the court filing):

On or about November 10, 2024, Plaintiff began to feel ill with symptoms including loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea (that eventually became bloody), stomach cramps, fever, muscle aches and fatigue.

The diarrhea, stomach cramping, and pain increased, and, by November 17, 2024, Plaintiff was seen in the emergency department of Hendricks Regional Health Brownsburg Hospital.

Due to his deteriorating condition, Plaintiff was transferred to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Plaintiff was hospitalized from November 17, 2024 to December 5, 2024. Plaintiff was diagnosed with life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) due to E. coli O157:H7 that was confirmed to be a whole genome sequence (WGS) match to a nationwide outbreak linked to Defendants’ romaine lettuce.

While hospitalized Plaintiff underwent 9 days of continuous renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis) followed by another five days of intermittent hemodialysis, and he received 5 blood transfusions over the 18 days he was hospitalized. He also required medication for blood pressure and pain management. He turned 10 while hospitalized.

Since being released from the hospital, Plaintiff has continued medical and psychological care and Plaintiff is at risk for ongoing treatment, including the risk of kidney failure.

The Trump administration has severely cut back FDA and CDC personnel since taking office, including axing communications teams, records management staff, and Freedom of Information management staff.

More and more, the future of food safety will have to rest on the shoulders of individual consumers, bloggers, and law firms such as Marler Clark.

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FDA stonewalls on source of deadly 2024 romaine lettuce outbreak

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to identify the source of E. coli O157:H7-contaminated romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states in November 2024.

Seven of the outbreak victims developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and one person died. Thirty-six individuals were hospitalized.

Outbreak cases were reported from Arkansas (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (7), Indiana (8), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Missouri (50), Montana (1), North Dakota (2), Nebraska (3), Ohio (8), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), and Wisconsin (2).

Information about the outbreak investigation was obtained from the FDA in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by eFoodAlert.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified seven subclusters in the multistate outbreak, including events linked to a Missouri-based caterer, and Ohio school, an Indiana restaurant, an Illinois restaurant, and an Illinois event catered by a different Missouri-based caterer.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of victims who responded to questionnaires reported consuming leafy greens prior to illness. Romaine lettuce was consumed by 88% of the outbreak victims who were able to remember the exact type of leafy green consumed.

The FDA was notified of the outbreak by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on November 25, 2024. Traceback investigations by the FDA ultimately identified a single processor and a single grower as the source of Romaine lettuce supplied to all of the events that formed part of the outbreak.

What FDA found

On January 15, 2025, the FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) team supplied the following traceback summary to the CDC:

A traceback investigation was initiated in response to a E. coli O157 outbreak with leafy greens as the suspected vehicle. Each case included in the traceback investigation reported consumption of leafy greens prior to illness onset. Based on information available at the points of service (POS), the traceback focused on iceberg and romaine lettuce. The investigation consisted of [redacted] traceback legs representing twenty-eight cases and [redacted] POS. The [redacted] traceback legs identified [redacted] distribution centers, [redacted] broker, [redacted] processors, [redacted] grower, and [redacted] ranch. The traceback investigation determined that a sole processor sourced romaine lettuce from [redacted] grower that would have been available at all points of service during the timeframe of interest. Additionally, romaine lettuce supplied to [redacted] POS was traced back to a common ranch and lot. Through analysis of records, [redacted] lot of romaine lettuce were implicated, resulting in confirmation of romaine lettuce as the vehicle.

The following traceback diagram included in the full CORE report illustrates the supply chain involved in the outbreak.

During the course of its investigtion, the FDA collected a total of twelve (12) environmental and water samples, but did not recover the outbreak strain from any of them.

The CORE report does not indicate whether the samples were collected at the grower or at the processor of the romaine lettuce.

Information withheld

The FOIA request filed by eFoodAlert sought “complete CORE investigation report and any documents related to this outbreak investigation, including Establishment Inspection Report(s), FDA Form 483(s), if issued, results of lab analyses, correspondence between FDA and CDC relating to this investigation.”

We received ONLY the CORE investigation Executive Summary and two emails.

We did NOT receive the requested results of lab analyses.

We did NOT receive a copy of any Establishment Inspection Report (either for the grower or the processor), which would have provided the identity of the establishment(s).

According to the CORE report, no [adverse] observations were noted (ie., no FDA Form 483 issued).

The CDC never posted a public notice for this outbreak.

The FDA chose not to release the name of the grower or the processor because “…there was no product remaining in commerce.”

Why this matters

The victims of this outbreak have a right to know the source of the product that made them ill, and have the right to seek compensation.

The restaurants and caterers who purchased the produce deserve to know the source of the contaminated romaine lettuce so that the can choose to use different suppliers in future.

Finally, deterrence is—or should be—a weapon in the food safety arsenal. If a grower, processor, or manufacturer of any food product knows that they will be identified by name in the event that their product is the source of a foodborne disease outbreak, they will be more likely to take steps to avoid supplying contaminated product to the public.

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