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: January 23–24, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

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

No Alerts

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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Recalls and Alerts: November 28–30, 2024

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

NORWAY: The National Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 23 cases of Salmonella Newport infections believed to be linked to consumption of organic alfalfa sprouts.

USA: FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. The outbreak has affected 68 people in 19 states. Eighteen people have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths reported so far.

United States

Food Safety Recall: 4Earth Farms recalls multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots due to possible E. coli O121:H19 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Gracie’s Kitchens recalls all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at the facility from 11/4-11/13/24 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: SunFed Produce, LLC recalls all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Curio Spice Co. recalls Curio Spice Co. brand Grains of Paradise (Korerima) (1.25 oz jar; Batch No. PKRRM02202024; Better by 02/20/2027; UPC 672975171032) due to possible mold contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: 1728435 Ontario Inc. recalls O’Ya hoho brand Enoki mushrooms (200g; Batch code 240907; UPC 8 57588 00231 1) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Grimmway Farms recalls multiple brands of organic carrots due to potential for E. coli O121 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Advisory: CFIA warns consumers that SunFed Produce, LLC has recalled all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” due to potential Salmonella contamination. These cucumbers have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses in the USA. Some of the recalled products were distributed in Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie des Grondines (Deschambault-Grondines, QC) recalls Festin or Le Festin brand cheese (Lot 301024; Sold up to 27 November 2024) because the product was conditions that represent a risk to consumers.

Food Safety Recall: Agrigourmet (Montréal, QC) recalls TERRINE DE LAPIN / Rabbit terrine (250 ml; Sold up to 25 November 2024) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Noja Fine Trade Limited recalls Fruitiere des Jarrons brand Mont d’Or Fruitiere des Jarrons Cheese (All batches; Product of France) due to possible Yersinia enterocolitica contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): KOREA CONNECTIONS PTY LTD recalls Gat Kimchi (Mustard Leaves Kimchi) (500g; Best before 18 Dec 2024 and 28 Jan 2025) due to undeclared fish.