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

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


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: August 27–28, 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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“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

NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Food Safety has received reports of Norovirus illnesses that may be linked to consumption of raw oysters from Putaki Bay oyster farm.

USA: FDA has initiated a traceback investigation in response to an outbreak of 25 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. A food source for the outbreak has not yet been identified.

USA (Update): CDC reports that as of August 27, 2024, 14 more illnesses and six more deaths have been added to the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to consumption of deli meats, including Boar’s Head liverwurst. A total of 57 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. All 57 have been hospitalized. Nine deaths have been reported.

United States

Food Safety Recall: J F C International Inc recalls J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi (14.1 oz; Best before 10/26/24 and 12/19/24; UPC 0 11152 83000 1) due to high levels of yeast.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns J. Moniz Company Inc. that a June 24, 2024 inspection of the company’s importer establishment revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

Canada

No Alerts

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited recalls Kirkland Signature brand Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Best before 28.08.24) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Goodtime Pie Co North Ltd recalls The Goodtime Pie Co, Hub Gourmet Pies, and No8 Premium Pies brand Pie and Sausage Roll Range (Best before dates from 13/08/2025 up to and including 23/08/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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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

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

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