Recalls and Alerts: February 20–21, 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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: FDA is investigating an new outbreak of 27 cases of Salmonella Newport infections linked to a not-yet-identified food product.

USA: FDA and CDC have traced an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in longterm care facilities to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. The outbreak dates back to 2018 and is ongoing. To date, this outbreak has affected 38 individuals in 21 states. Eleven people have died.

United States

Allergy Alert: Kayco recalls Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos (2.47 oz; Lot code 02092024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: ZB Importing LLC recalls six varieties of Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers due to undeclared wheat, egg and/or milk.

Allergy Alert: KEDAKE, INC. recalls Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks (2 lb pkgs) due to undeclared wheat, sesame, soy, yellow 5, yellow 6, and red 6.

Allergy Alert: Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC recalls “Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes” bento box snack packs (2.1 oz. / 60g; Lot #1097901; Expiration date 2/25/2025) due to undeclared wheat and eggs.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Soo Jerky Ltd. recalls Soo brand Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky (85g; All lot codes; UPC 0 65717 32614 0) and Soo brand Satay Beef Jerky (85g, 170g, 454g; All lot codes; UPC 0 65717 44590 2, 0 65717 48430 7 & 0 65717 45475 1, respectively) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert: Vaaniy Food Inc. recalls Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta Catering Pack (1 kg; Best before Aug 2026; UPC 8 902550 006384) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Bromont inc. (Bromont, QC) recalls FROMAGE EN GRAINS 
FRAIS DU JOUR / Fresh cheese curds
(Manufacturing or packing dates 2025-01-25, 2025-02-08, 2025-02-15) because the processing and packing methods may represent a food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco 2 Creamy Chicken Bakes (280g; Batch 5020; Best before 31/01/2026) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Vegan Patty Lady recalls Assorted Jamaican Vegan Curry Patties (multiple batch codes and best before dates) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Cheshire Farm recalls Caramelized Biscuit Ice Cream (multiple batch codes and best before dates) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand Morbier 60 jours d’affinage minimum Au lait cru / 60-day aged raw milk cheese (Use by dates between 18/01/2025 and 04/02/2025) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAUCISSONS MOIROUD recalls Saucissons Moiroud brand Saucisson pur porc / Pure pork dried sausage (mulitple varieties, lot codes, and best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DU VIGNOBLE recalls various le cochon de Sandra brand sausages and patés due to lack of control over manufacturing processes and fraudulent use of health stamps.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls multiple varieties of cheeses due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOS REGIONS ONT DU TALENT brand MORBIER AU LAIT CRU DE VACHE / Raw cows milk cheese (All lots; All Best before dates between 08/02/2025 and 29/03/2025) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls JEAN PERRIN brand TOMME AUX FLEURS DU PAYS DE LA VOUIVRE AU LAIT CRU / Raw milk cheese (3 kg wheel; Use by dates between 03/02/2025 and 10/03/2025) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saveurs de nos Régions brand Morbier au lait cru AOP / Raw milk cheese (250g; multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CUCUILLERE  recalls le Cochon du Madres brand Saucisse de foie sous vide / Vacuum-packed liver sausage (Lot 4067; Use by 30/05/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERNAND DUSSERT recalls FERNAND DUSSERT brand SAUCISSON SEC COMTE / Dry sausage (200g; Lot 0417423; Use by 11/04/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERNAND DUSSERT recalls FERNAND DUSSERT brand SAUCISSON SEC PUR PORC / Pure pork dry sausage (200g; Lot 0417422; Use by 11/04/2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO FRANPRIX recalls Franprix brand Morbier AOP / Cheese (250g; All lots; All use by dates between 06/02/2025 and 09/02/2025) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Morbier AOP / Cheese (200g; All lots; All use by dates between 03/02/2025 and 16/02/2025) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Asia Express Food B. V. recalls NINA International Ground Egusi – Ground Melon Seeds (227g; Lot B#3100617; Best before 30.06.2026) due to Salmonella and presumptive Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromagerie Jean Perrin recalls multiple varieties of cheeses (Multiple best before dates; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar (150g; Use by 25.05.2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls two Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked salmon products (Various package sizes, batch codes, and Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls additional batches and pack sizes of Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish cheddar cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beillevaire recalls Morbier cheese (1.5 kg; Multiple lot codes and best before dates; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Beillevaire recalls Morbier cheese (200g; Multiple lot codes and best before dates; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls various cheese platters and morbier cheese (Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls various Jean Perrin brand cheeses (Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du Talent brand Morbier cheese (250g; All lots; Use by dates 08/02/2025 – 29/03/2025; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Fromagerie AS recalls Raclette-ost cheese (Product sold from 9 December 2024 to 20 February 2025; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Fromagerie AS recalls Morbier cheese (Product sold from 9-24 December 2024 and from 2-20 February 2025; Product of France) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): JOD Food Products recalls multiple cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Mars Australia Pty Ltd recalls MasterFoods Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Cooking Sauce (490g; Best before 17/11/2025, 22/12/2025, 16/02/2026, 20/04/2026, 15/06/2026) due to undeclared egg.

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Recalls and Alerts: February 6–7, 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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“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

USA: FDA reports an outbreak of 18 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses linked to consumption of mini-pastries imported from Italy. One person has been hospitalized.

United States

Food Safety Alert: FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat Certain Oysters from Louisiana Harvest Area 3 due to potential Norovirus contamination. The oysters were shipped to distributors and retailers in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas and may have been distributed to other states as well. 

Food Safety Recall: Turkana Food Inc. recalls of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste (1-lb jar; Lot 120824-01; Expiration date August 2026; UPC 854643003054) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: FGF, LLC recalls 2,017,614 cases comprising multiple varieties of donuts and bakery items due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: David Roberts Food Corp. recalls David Roberts Gourmet brand Nut & Honey Mix (350g; Best before 2025-JL-10) due to undeclared wheat and sesame.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls specific batches of various Old Irish Creamery Cheese brand Cheddar Cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Deluxe Walnut Cheddar Cheese Wedge and Deluxe Oak Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wedge (150g; Best before 11/05/2025; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl recalls Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate (140g; Batch code 8509; Best before 28/02/2025; Product of Hungary) because the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Lidl recalls four Alpenfest Salted Mini Pretzel products that may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Lidl Northern Ireland recalls additional Deluxe Cheddar Cheese Wedge products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Nortura and Coop recall shell eggs due to elevated levels of vitamin D in the egg yolks. The elevated vitamin D resulted from the presence of excessive vitamin D in the poultry feed. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected eggs.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Q.B. Food Trading Pte Ltd recalls various Cape Herb & Spice products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Le Petit Depot Pte Ltd recalls Reflets De France’s Morbier
AOP au lait cru
(250 g; Lot #015; Use by 29 March 2025; Product of France) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: January 28–29, 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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“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 (Update): PHAC reports that the Salmonella outbreak linked to imported frozen mini-pastries has grown to 69 confirmed cases, including 22 hospitalizations. Cases have been reported from British Columbia (4), Alberta (3), Ontario (24), Québec (37), and New Brunswick (1). An addition recall associated with this outbreak has been announced (see below).

FRANCE: Santé Publique France reports 11 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome associated due to infection with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The cases have been linked to Morbier raw milk cheese produced by Perrin-Vermot. The manufacturer has recalled Jean Perrin brand Morbier 45 jours wedges (180g; All lots; All Use by dates between 08/01/2025 and 18/02/2025).

United States

Allergy Alert: La Fiesta Food Products, LLC recalls La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado) (8 oz; Lots 26032, 26073, 26082, 26092, 26094; UPC 032327000886) and La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs Seasoned (Pan Rayado Sazonado) (8 oz; Lots 26094, 26123; UPC 032327000887) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert Update: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. expands its earlier recall of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor to include two additional flavors due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Braga Fresh Foods LLC recalls Simple Truth Organic, BROCCOLI FLORETS, STEAM IN BAG (12 oz; Batch code BFFS295A21 13:31; Best if used by NOV 08 2024; Product of Mexico) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: CORFU TASTY GYROS recalls Corfu Tzatziki sauce and Unbranded Tzatziki sauce (Batch 3064) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for additional packaging details.

Food Safety Recall: Pacific Coast Producers recalls Diced Bartlett Pears In Extra Light Syrup (105 oz metal can; Batch code 6PDL 05 A2644) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: AFOD Ltd., APO Products, Uno Foods Inc. recall three Century brand canned tuna products due to undeclared wheat (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Allergy Alert:  No Sugar Company Ltd. recalls No Sugar Company brand Shellz Dark Chocolatey Peanut Crunch (570g; Best by 2026MR11 1E255 OR 2E255; UPC 6 87910 00665 2) due to improperly declared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Euro Harvest Wholesale Bakery, Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. recall D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight (1180 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730097) and D. Effe T. brand Tartlet with Forest Fruits (1170 g (1 box x 9 pieces); All best before dates up to and including 12/11/2025; UPC 8 058302 730080) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Heineken UK recalls Newcastle Brown Ale (550 ml; Lots L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326; Best before 30/11/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Coco-Cola Europacific Partners recalls a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. 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): LollyShop recalls LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels (175g; Best before 04/10/2025) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): REX IMPORTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recalls a number of Cape Herb & Spice Grinders due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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