Recalls and Alerts: October 16, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking an outbreak of 31 laboratory-confirmed human cases of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses that have occurred between mid-February and late-September 2025. Outbreak cases have been reported from Alberta (14), British Columbia (14), Ontario (2), and Northwest Territories (1). Victims range in age between 0 and 87 years. Exposure to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World brand dog treats (processed by Puppy Love Pet Products Inc, Fort Macleod, AB) has been identified as a likely source for some of the illnesses reported in the outbreak, and Salmonella has been recovered from samples of five Puppy World and Puppy Love products.

USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of eleven cases of Salmonella Richmond infections linked to a not-yet-identified product.

United States

No Alerts

Canada

Allergy Alert: Maître Saladier Inc. recalls Moishes brand Famous Coleslaw (454g; Batch code 716132; Best before 2025OC26; UPC 6 88343 41849 4) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Dollarama L.P. recalls Biskwi brand Waffles with Chocolaty Filling (180g; Best before 2026 04 21 and 2026 05 12; UPC 6 67888 54812 5) due to mold contamination.

Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

Canadian Salmonella outbreak blamed on unspecified dog food / dog treats

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is alerting residents to an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to contact with dog food and dog treats.

The PHAC has received reports of 27 laboratory-confirmed cases spread across four provinces and territories: Alberta (13), British Columbia (12), Ontario (1), and Northwest Territories (1).

Six people have been hospitalized.

Outbreak victims range from 0 to 87 years of age, and became sick between mid-February and mid-August 2025. There have been no deaths.

Although many of the victims reported handling dog food and treats prior to becoming ill, including kibble and dehydrated and freeze-dried treats, a common source or supplier has not been identified as yet.

Pet food / pet treat regulation in Canada

Unlike the United States, the United Kingdom, and member countries of the European Union, Canada does not regulate or monitor the microbiological safety of pet foods or pet treats made in Canada for domestic consumption.

Only those Canadian-made pet foods/treats manufactured for export are subject to regulation.

The PHAC has investigated a number of outbreaks of human illness linked to pets, pet foods and pet treats in the past, including illnesses linked to raw pet foods, kibble, pet treats, and feeder rodents for snakes.

What the public should do

This outbreak investigation is ongoing.

To reduce your risk of becoming ill from contact with a dog, their food or treats, the PHAC recommends the following actions:

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after handling any type of dog food or treat.
Teach children to wash their hands thoroughly, with soap and water, every time after touching dogs, their food or treats.
Wash and sanitize any containers, utensils and surfaces that have come into contact with dog food or treats before using them again. This includes food and water bowls, countertops, microwaves and refrigerators.
Use dedicated dishes and utensils to serve your dog and wash them separately from other dishes and utensils.
Store all dog food and treats away from where human food is stored or prepared and away from reach of young children. Pick up food and treats containers when your pet is done with them.
Follow storage instructions found on the packaging of dog food and treats, including proper refrigeration and freezing if needed, to prevent them from becoming spoiled.
Read the labels on dog food and treats to learn about the ingredients, the product’s expiry date, and if the food is cooked or raw. Raw pet food and treats may be fresh, frozen, dehydrated or freeze-dried.
Wash your hands after contact with a dog and after handling their waste.

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Chinese dog chews linked to werewolf syndrome

Dog chews imported into Germany from China and distributed under two brand names in several European countries have been linked to the appearance of neurological symptoms in a number of dogs.

More than 15 cases have been reported in Denmark alone. An unspecified number of incidents also have been reported in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, and Estonia.

Although the FDA is aware of the situation, an agency spokesperson informed eFoodAlert that the Center for Veterinary Medicine has not received any reports or consumer complaints of werewolf syndrome in the United States associated with dog chews.

Symptoms of werewolf syndrome can vary in type and severity, ranging from spontaneous, extreme excitement, panic attacks accompanied by howling and attempts to escape, to phases of aggression, hallucinations, epileptic seizures, and even death.

Recalls and consumer advisories

Several EU member countries and the United Kingdom have issued recall notices or consumer advisories for two brands of dog chews: Barkoo and Chrisco.

Although not distributed through retail stores in all EU countries, these chews are available for purchase over the internet.

According to an advisory issued by the UK’s Food Safety Agency, consumers should avoid the following products:

Barkoo kaustange natur 29 cm (570g; Batch/Lot code 1148655 MHD 04.2027 3200PF027; Bar code 4260077047292)
Barkoo kauknochen, geknotet natur 11cm (150g; Batch/Lot code 1148592 MHD 07.2027 3200PF027; Bar code 4260077046875 )
Barkoo Kauknochen geknotet 24cm (150g; Batch/Lot code 1148657 MHD05.2027 3200PF027; Bar code 4260077046899)
Barkoo Kauknochen geknotet mit Spirulina 12cm (180g; Batch/Lot code 1148654 MHD 06.2027 3200PF027; Bar code 4260077047261)
Chrisco Tyggeruller med kylling, 10 stk (Item #12457; All Use-by dates; EAN 5764630124578)
Chrisco Tyggeruller med kylling & kyllingelever (100g; Product no. 12324; Use by 01/12/2025; 05-01-2026; 15-03-2026; 18-03-2026; 15-04-2026; 20-04-2026; 01-06-2026; 15-07-2026; EAN 5764630123243)
Chrisco Tyggeruller 18 stk. – hvide (Product no. 12468; Use by 05/01/2027; 26-02-2027; 15-03-2027; 18-03-2027; 24-03-2027; EAN 5764630124684)
Chrisco Massive politistave, 2.stk. – brune (Product no. 12541; Use by 26/02/2027; 15-04-2027; EAN 5764630125414)
Chrisco Massive politistave, 2stk. – hvide (Product no. 12542; Use by 05/01/2027; 20-04-2027; 01-06-2027; EAN 5764630125421)
Chrisco Tyggerulle m. kylling & kyllingelever, 1stk (Product no. 12624; Use by 01/12/2025; 05-01-2026; 15-03-2026; 18-08-2026; EAN 5764630126244)

Advice for dog owners

If you have fed any of the llsted chews to your dog, stop doing so immediately.
If your dog is unwell and has been fed any of these dog chews, you should seek veterinary advice and provide detailed information to the vet about the foods and treats your dog has been fed.