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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Norway: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is tracking a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 230 individuals so far. Alfalfa sprouts are thought to be the source of the outbreak, which involves at least two separate serotypes of Salmonella; namely Salmonella Newport (105 cases) and Salmonella Typhimurium (120 cases). The remaining five cases involve different serotypes. This is the largest Salmonella outbreak reported in Norway in almost 40 years. In conjunction with this outbreak, Norske Spirer A/S has recalled multiple alfalfa sprout products. Please refer to the recall notice for full details on the affected products.
United States
Allergy Alert: Custom Food Solutions recalls YATS DRUNKEN CHICKEN COOKED CHICKEN THIGH MEAT IN A SPICY TOMATO SAUCE WITH BEER (60-lb. cases containing 12, 5-lb. pouches; Lot codes 4074, 4102, 4130, 4144, 4163, 4178, 4214, 4229, 4236, 4255, 4325, 4326, 4339, 4355, 5002 and 5015) due to undeclared egg and sesame.
Allergy Alert: TS Food Packaging recalls “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasonings (4.2 oz plastic jars & 1oz sample gift packets; Lot codes 17324s,27824s, & 30324s and lot codes 16524SP, 16624SP, 23424SP, 26324SP, 26424SP, 26724SP, 20624S & 20724S, respectively) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall: River Valley Ranch Ltd recalls River Valley Ranch & Kitchens Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix (16 oz; Batch codes 40124113001, 40124113002 & 40124113003) due to underprocessing. The recall product was distributed only in Wisconsin.
Food Safety Recall: California Department of Food and Agriculture orders recall of Schoch Family Farmstead Grade A Raw Milk (half-gallon glass jugs; Best by 01/24) due to Campylobacter jejuni contamination. Raw whole cow milk produced and packaged by Schoch Family Farmstead, Inc. of Monterey County is also the subject of a quarantine order issued by the California State Veterinarian.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Little Gourmet Organic brand Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Strawberry Carrot (5 x 18g; Best before 2025 AU 30 & 2025 AU 31; UPC 6 28619 88092 1) and Little Gourmet Organic brand Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Blueberry Beet Spinach (5 x 18g; Best before 2025 SE 05, 2025 SE 06 & 2025 SE 10; UPC 6 28619 88093 8) due to yeast contamination.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls specific batches of Marks and Spencer breaded chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls various Cape Herb and 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 (UK): Terry Smyth Ltd recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Hong Kong and Singapore
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Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): RUN FENG TRADING MELBOURNE PTY LTD recalls Biscuits (Milk Flavour) (150g; Best before 01/04/2025) due to undeclared milk and egg.
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Mexican Supplies Limited recalls Mexicano brand Corn Chips Cheese (300g; Best before 17 JUL 25) due to undeclared soy.
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