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USA (Update): CDC and FDA report 39 confirmed and suspected cases of infant botulism linked to consumption of ByHeart powdered infant formula. Illnesses have been reported in 18 states. All 39 infants were hospitalized.
USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 44 confirmed Salmonella Saintpaul infections linked to a not yet identified food product.
United States
Food Safety Recall: Hale inc recalls Lotsa Pasta International Food Shop Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Lotsa Pasta International Food Shop Fresh Basil Infused Olive Oil (No batch codes applied) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.
Pet Food Safety Recall: FROMM FAMILY FOODS recalls Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food (16 oz chubs; Best by 12/25/2026 B01; UPC 072705135004) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). The recalled product was distributed in IL, WI, TX, AR, MS, OK, LA, CA, NV, AZ, CO, OR, WA, AK and in Ontario, Canada.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Miel Morand inc. (Saint-Thomas, QC) recalls Les Caprices d’Angéline brand Raspberry vinaigrette and Miel Morand brand Orange, Balsamic, and Raspberry vinaigrettes (200 ml and 250 ml; All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert: Stickling’s Specialty Bakery Ltd. recalls Stickling’s brand Gluten-Free Low Carb Bread (550g; Best before 13JN26; UPC 7 75918 00601 6) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall: Transhing Investment Inc. recalls Thit Ghe brand Frozen Crab Meat (400g; Lot #VN557IV287; Best before 2027AU22; UPC 8 934966 034910) due to Salmonella contamination.
Pet Food Safety Alert: FROMM FAMILY FOODS recalls Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food (16 oz chubs; Best by 12/25/2026 B01; UPC 072705135004) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). The recalled product was distributed in IL, WI, TX, AR, MS, OK, LA, CA, NV, AZ, CO, OR, WA, AK and in Ontario, Canada.
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Ireland and United Kingdom
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: TheFDA and its partner agencies have confirmed that the strain of Listeria monocytogenes responsible for 2 cases of Listeria monocytogenes has also been recovered from a previously unopened sample of Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY. The contaminated ice cream sample was collected from the home of one of the outbreak patients.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: TheCDC reports 18 Salmonella Saintpaul illnesses linked to consumption of ground beef in 4 states, with 7 hospitalizations. No common source of ground beef was identified during traceback investigations. In consequence, there was no recall. This outbreak is now over.
Public Health Alert: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns the public not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Nathaniel Thompson, doing business as (DBA) Remembrance Farm, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.
Food Safety Recall: Twin City Foods, Inc. recalls multiple lot codes of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables in retail bags due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food/Drugs/Animal Food Safety Recall: Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC recalls FDA regulated products* contained in pallets stored in Inmar’s Arlington, Texas facility between May 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, the (“FDA Recalled Products”). The FDA Recalled Products, which were sold to salvage buyers, were stored in this facility during a time when there may have been a pest control problem at the facility. In addition, because of recent unusually hot weather, the FDA Recalled Products may have been subjected to temperatures in excess of the storage condition instructions on the product labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Marché Hochelaga (Montréal, QC) recalls Salade de macaroni / Macaroni salad (Sold up to 23 August 2023) due to undeclared wheat, eggs and mustard, and recalls Salade de choux crémeuse / Creamy coleslaw (Sold up to 23 August 2023) due to undeclared eggs and mustard.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has now confirmed a twentieth case in Denmark of Salmonella Enteritidis in an international outbreak that is believed to be linked to consumption of imported chicken kebabs.
Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX HOLDING recalls Monoprix Bio brand NOISETTE, GRAINES DE COURGE ET ABRICOT / Hazelnut, pumpkin seed and apricot snack bars (3 x 25g; Lot 10HHI165 and 10HHI166; Best by 14/06/2024 and 15/06/2024, respectively) due to undeclared hazelnuts.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Enrico B.V. recalls Bertolli Pesto Calabrese (185g; Lot code F043 or LF043; Best before 29.02.2024) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Mestemacher GmbH recalls Mestemacher >Unser Pures Karotte<, Haferbrot mit 5% Karotten / Oat bread with 5% carrots (300g; Lot 180701..AE; Best before 15.01.24) due to undeclared walnuts.
Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Bertolli Pesto Calabrese (185g; Lot code F043; Best before 02/2024) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Bertolli recalls Bertolli Pesto Calabrese (185g; Lot code LF043; Best before 02/2024) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Gulden Krakeling recalls Gulden Krakeling Javawafels (Lot 3166; Best before 01-03-2024) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert (Norway): Maarud recalls POM-BEAR (Best before 07.02.2024 and 08.02.2024) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (UK): Aldi recalls The Deli Salami Selection (140g; Use by 25 September 2023) and The Deli Continental Selection (120g; Use by 25 September 2023) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Wojnar‘s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalls multiple products containing tuna due to foreign matter contamination (small sharp pieces of bone). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Damhert Nutrition NVrecalls Gluten free Biscuit aux noix / Biscuit with nuts (160g; Best before 20/12/2023, 5/01/2024, 12/01/2024 & 26/01/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin B1 in the rice flour ingredient.
Food Safety Recall (France): SOMAIL FRUITS recalls Somail Fruits brand Jus de Pomme / Apple Juice (1 L; Lots H015, H016, H017, H018, H019; Best before 09/02/2026, 10/02/2026, 14/02/2026, 15/02/2026, 16/02/2026, respectively) due to excessive patulin.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR Le Marché brand STEAKS HACHES PUR BOEUF 5% MG FRAIS / Fresh pure ground beef patties, 5% fat (6 x 100g; Lot 71502305; Use by 08/08/2023) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): HYPER SAINT AUNES E.Leclerc recalls PAVE DU LARZAC DE BREBIS and PAVE DU LARZAC DE CHEVRE / Sheep cheese bricks and Goat cheese bricks (All lots; Products sold on 13/07/2023 and 14/08/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHARAL recalls Charal brand Steaks hachés, 5% / Ground beef patties, 5% fat (1 x 130g, 2 x 130g, 6 x 100g; Lot 71502305; Use by 14/08/2023, 09/08/2023, 08/08/2023) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Laura Food SRL recalls Halwani Bros brand Plain Halawa / Plain Halvah (290g; Lot I191; Best before 17/12/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Eckes-Granini recalls Brämhults nypressade äppelmust / Fresh-pressed apple must (0.85 L; Best before 2023-09-19) and Brämhults Immun Shot (0.3 L; Best before 2023-11-14) due to elevated patulin.
Food Safety Recall (UK): The Compleat Food Group recalls various chilled pastry products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal and plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls various chilled pastry products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal and plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Singapore): Little Farms Pte Ltd recalls Honest to Goodness’ Organic Wheat Free Quick Oats (Expiry dates 9 May 2024, 27 Oct 2024; Product of Finland) due to undeclared gluten.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Mexican Supplies Ltdrecalls Mexicano brand Corn Chips Natural (300g; Best before 16 FEB 24) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Homegrown Juice Co Ltd recalls The Homegrown Juice Company brand Raw Kombucha Sparkling Ginger (350 ml; Best before 17/08/24) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).
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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDAreports the number of confirmed outbreak cases of Salmonella Saintpaul has risen to 60. Traceback investigations are underway, but a specific source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.
Allergy Alert: A&C Best Food Trading Inc. recalls Licorice Flavor Olive (~1 lb; Date code 2021/10/15; UPC 588552-331090) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert over concern that certain ready-to-eat salads containing meat and poultry products may contain undeclared egg, milk, peanut or wheat. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: WiseTrade Corporation recalls Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05oz; Product of Korea; UPC 809728-95012) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk labeled as “Grimshaw Farm Raw A2A2 Milk” from Alex Grimshaw/Patrick H. Grimshaw dba Next Generation Creamery due to Salmonella contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Uncle T Food recalls Taisun brand Vegetarian Mushroom Jerky (Hot) (169g; All codes where milk is not declared on the label; UPC 4 710095 805096) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Dong Phuong Distributor recalls Dam Sen Dried Seafood brand Garlic Roasted Dried Squid (100g; Expiry date 15/12/2022; UPC 8 936140 790872) due to undeclared sesame.
Food Safety Recall Update: Gourmand traiteur (Des Côtés Gourmands inc., Belœil, QC) recalls multiple soups and sauces packed in glass jars due to a possible food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Marzipan Schoko Eier / Marzipan chocolate eggs (125g; All lot/date codes) due to undeclared hazelnuts, milk and soy.
Allergy Alert (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Marzipan Schoko Eier / Marzipan chocolate eggs (125g; All lot/date codes) due to undeclared hazelnuts, milk and soy.
Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN warns that several MRM and Lifestyle Tappers brands of prepared dishes made by MRM 2 SAU may contain undeclared sesame. Please refer to the alert notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Conimex Panklare nasi (230g; Lots L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41; Best before 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 & 18/08/2022, respectively) due to a packaging defect.
Food Safety Recall (France): LEGENDES GOURMANDES recalls Légendes Gourmandes brand Préparation pour soupe asiatique / Asian soup mix (115g; Lots 020, 039, 062; Best before 20/01/2023, 08/02/2023 & 03/03/2023, respectively) due to unspecified foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Netto Marken-Discount Stiftung & Co. KG recalls Satori Bambussprossen in Streifen / Bamboo shoot strips (175g drained weight; Best before 27.07.2024) due to possible danger from broken glass.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Mjólkursamsalan recalls Colostrum (500 ml; Best before 31.03.2022) because the shelf life does not meet quality requirements.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Thi framleiðsla ehf. recalls Mung spírur, Tofu hvítt, Tofu steikt / Mung sprouts, white tofu and fried tofu (All lot/date codes) because food safety was not guaranteed at the production site.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls GoldsteigbrandMozzarella schnittfest gerieben / Grated mozzarella (200g; Use by 30/04/2022 & 06/05/2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): CARREFOUR ROMÂNIA S.A. recalls Carrefour Classic brand Salam cu carne de porc / Pork salami (400g; Lot 100722; Use by 05.04.2022) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.
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