Recalls and Alerts: December 24–28, 2024

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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 31 cases of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to a not yet identified food product.

USA (Update): FDA continues its investigation of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, initially thought to be linked to an iceberg/romaine lettuce blend. The outbreak, which has grown to 88 cases, has been confirmed to be linked to romaine lettuce. Neither the FDA nor the CDC has released details on the source of the lettuce or the geographic scope of the outbreak.

United States

Allergy Alert: Gardners Candies recalls Gardners Candies brand Cappuccino Meltaway® Bars (1.25 oz; Lot 082725; Expiration date 08/27/25) due to undeclared cashews.

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell, and consumers not to eat, certain oysters sold as Fanny Bay, Sunseeker, and Cloudy Bay oysters from lots # 39021 and # 39033 that were harvested on 11/27/2024 and 12/03/2024 from BC, Canada growing area BC 14-8, LF # 0278741 and lots # 39036 and # 39043 that were harvested on 12/03/2024 and 12/05/2024 from BC, Canada growing area 14-8 LF # 0335309, due to possible norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Washington State recalls Shellstock oysters (harvested from 12/2/2024 to 12/17/2024 by Ruco’s Shellfish (WA-1995-SS) from a small portion of Hammersley Inlet growing area) due to possible norovirus contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Northwest Naturals recalls Northwest Naturals brand Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food (2-lb plastic bags; Best if used by 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1) due to contamination with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus (bird flu virus). The contamination was discovered by the Oregon Department of Agriculture following a report of a cat death. The recalled products were distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Sweet Fix Mtl recalls three varieties of Sweet Fix brand chocolate bars due to undeclared wheat, sesame seeds and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: 8 Cakes Bake Shoppe Ltd. recalls 8 Cakes brand Pistachio Knafeh (All codes where wheat is not properly declared on the label) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Uno Foods Inc. recalls Century brand Flaked Light Tuna Hot & Spicy Style (180g; Code MK1U G2562; Expiration date 13/SE/2025; UPC 7 74310 18460 5) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Aux Terroirs recalls Certain Fromagerie des Grondines cheeses due to possible generic E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Green Olive Group Pte Ltd recalls Bestore RTE Mini Bread Prepacked (330g; Production date 2024/10/02; Product of China) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Yuyu Pty Ltd recalls Bestore Pork Jerky Sesame Flavour (100g; Best before 24/02/2025) due to undeclared sesame.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 21–23, 2024

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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“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

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

No Updates

United States

Allergy Alert:

Food Safety Recall: E-Z SPUDS INC recalls Cucumber Diced Greek Cut  (Mfg dates 10/28/2024, 10/29/2024, 10/31/2024) and Cucumber Diced Regular Cut (Mfg dates 10/25/2024, 10/30/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed in Illinois.

Food Safety Recall: S&M SHELLFISH CO. recalls Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Royal Miyagi Oysters (Harvest dates 12/01/24 to 12/09/24) due to Norovirus contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC dba Fanny Bay Oysters recalls certain Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC brand oysters recalled due to possible Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled oysters were distributed in Albert, British Columbia, and Ontario.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): ALDI Stores recalls World Kitchen Energise High Protein Chicken Pesto Pasta (430g; All Use-by date codes) due to undeclared cashews.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 19–20, 2024

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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“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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (BC): The BC Centre for Disease Control is tracking an outbreak of norovirus-like gastrointestinal illness in three regions of the province. The 64 cases reported so far have been linked to eating raw oysters from restaurants and retail locations.

USA (Update): CDC reports that the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to cucumbers imported from Mexico has grown to 100 confirmed cases in 23 states. Twenty-five people have been hospitalized.

United States

Allergy Alert: Orgain recalls 30g Protein Organic Plant Based Powder – Chocolate (2.01 lb; Lot 4172-02-P; Expiration date June 20, 2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Ralph’s Packing Company recalls approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Jose Madrid Salsa recalls Chipotle Con Queso Salsa (13 oz; Lots 6012201 102327, 6012201 103027, & 6012201 111227; UPC 093662452935) due to undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.

Allergy Alert: Lidl US recalls Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables (10.5 oz box; All lots; UPC 4 056489 122876) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Field Fresh Foods, Inc. recalls Fresh Creative Foods, raw cucumber diced, with skin (Code F2315) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: NAIL Factory recalls approximately 1,635 pounds of ineligible frozen Siluriformes fish products (product of Vietnam). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc recalls multiple products containing cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Impero Foods & Meats, Inc. recalls approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Smallbatch Pets LLC recalls Smallbatch Dog Chicken Recipe Patties (6 lbs and bulk; Lot 24326 CPATL; Best by 21 FEB 2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was supplied to a single distributor in Wisconsin. According to information supplied by the company, the affected product was never released to consumers and has been completely destroyed.

Canada

No Alerts

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (UK): Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese recalls multiple cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Farro Fresh Food Ltd recalls Farro Kitchen brand Beef & Black Bean Enchiladas (960g; Best before 16 04 24 – 28 12 24) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Besaha recalls Besaha brand Moroccan Couscous Almond & White Raisin, Moroccan Couscous Roasted Pistachio & Apricot, Moroccan Couscous Fragrant Herbs & Cranberry (All batches and all dates) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

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“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?

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

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Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

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