Recalls and Alerts: May 27–28, 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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United States

FDA Consumer Alert: FDA advises consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve products from Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. dba East Africa Boutique LLC, because the products were held under insanitary conditions with potential contamination with filth.

Food Safety Recall: The Coastal Companies recalls 17 products that were produced from cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Hormel Foods Corporation recalls Dinty Moore BEEF STEW (20 oz cans; Lot code T02045; Best by FEB 2028) due to foreign matter contamination (wood).

Food Safety Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) recalls multiple salads and other items containing cucumbers purchased from Bedner Growers due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled items were distributed to Kroger and its affiliated retail stores located in IN, IL, OH, KY, TN, MS, MO, AR, and MI.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Golden Grains Bakery that a June 17, 2024, through June 20, 2024 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility located in Charlotte, NC revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Wailea Agricultural Group, Inc. that a January 16 and 17, 2025 inspection of the company’s farm located in Hakalau, HI revealed serious violations of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption regulation (Produce Safety regulation).

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Moabi Gourmet (Montréal, QC) recalls Aubergines marinés piquantes / Spicy marinated eggplant (750 ml; Sold until the end of December 2024) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Super C (Gatineau, QC) recalls All types of ground meat (Pack date 2025MA27) because the products were improperly stored due to equipment failure.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Daily Bakery 4 Sub Rolls (pack of 4 rolls; Best before 02 Jun 25) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK): Zizzi recalls Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza (400g pizza + 8ml chilli oil; Batch code 5105; Best before 15 July 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Cashewmus Himbeere / Cashew butter, raspberry (Best before dates up to and including 28.04.2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Athix BIO SRL recalls RACINE BIO brand Tahini Bio Purée de sésame / Organic tahini sesame paste (500g; Lot 4347H; Best before 12/2026) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne de la marque Marie Morin / Marie Morin brand old-style chocolate mousse (2 x 100g; Lot 451390005; Use by 09/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JECA recalls Potjevleesch / Potted meat (±3 kg; Lot 11525; Use by 09/06/2025 & 8/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GEDIS recalls Escalope de poulet mariné saveur bali / Marinated chicken breast, Bali flavor (Bulk; Sold from 19/05/2025 to 23/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE BOBOSSE recalls Charcuterie Bobosse brand Jambon persillé / Ham with parsley (300g slice; Lot 151330101; Use by 07/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS REUNIES recalls Figatellu fumé au feu de bois en TRAD / Figatellu smoked over a wood fire (Lot 19225; Best before 21/07/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS REUNIES recalls A GRATE brand Figatellu fumé au feu de bois / Figatellu smoked over a wood fire (Lot 19225; Best before 21/07/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRESTIGE DE LA SARTHE recalls Prestige de la Sarthe brand rillons (pack of 8; Lot 16106; Use by 31/05/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIE MORIN-FRANCE recalls Les Desserts du Crémier brand MOUSSE CHOCOLAT A l’ANCIENNE / Old-style chocolate mousse (2 x 100g; Lot 451390005; Use by 09/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIE MORIN-FRANCE recalls MARIE MORIN brand MOUSSE CHOCOLAT A l’ANCIENNE / Old-style chocolate mousse (2 x 100g; Lot 451390005; Use by 09/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE recalls MAITRE COQ brand HACHE A CUIRE A LA DINDE / Uncooked turkey burger patties (240g; Lot 25140; Use by 02/06/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG recalls dmBio Cashewmus Himbeere / Raspberry cashew butter (250g; All best before dates up to and including 28.04.2026) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Super Fruta Enoki Mushrooms (100g; Batch code 61820; Product of China) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): MARIE MORAN recalls Marie Morin brand Mousse au chocolat à l’ancienne / Old style chocolate mousse (100g & 2 x 100g; Lot 451390005; Use by 09/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Asian Food Import AS recalls Super fruta – Enoki mushroom (100g; Batch code 2 1114003; Product of China) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd recalls a2 Light Milk (2L; Use by 06/06 #41) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Protea Foods Pty Ltd recalls Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional (100g; Batch 08 0804 and 08 0904; Expiry date 11 JAN 26) and Lekker Biltong Slices Peri-Peri Chilli (40g; Batch 08 0804 and 08 0904; Expiry date 11 JAN 26) due to mold contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: January 30–31, 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

No Alerts

United States

Allergy Alert: United Natural Trading LLC recalls Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels (Lot 24353; Best by 06/30/2025; UPC 811102026276) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Clements Foods Co recalls Keith Valley mustard and Red Boy brand mustard (1 gal; Lot codes 4341CF, 4342CF, 4343CF, 4344CF, 4346CF; CF4341, CF4342, CF4344, CF4346) after the mustard seed ingredient tested positive for Salmonella.

Food Safety Recall: Gerber Products Company recalls GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE (3.2 Oz (90g); All lots; UPC  0 15000 04618 7) and GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA (3.2 Oz (90g) and 1.59 Oz (45g); All lots; UPC 0 15000 04608 8 & 0 15000 01015 7) due to a potential choking hazard. The company also has announced a discontinuation of these products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Natural Mix for Dogs (2 lb log; Lot N26/12/31; UPC 854298001054) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Nestlé Canada recalls and discontinues GERBER® SOOTHE ‘N’ CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE and GERBER® SOOTHE ‘N’ CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA due to a potential choking hazard.

Food Safety Recall: L’entreprise Avril (Granby, QC) recalls multiple prepared dishes due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls D. Effe T. Brand Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits (sold between mid-December 2024 and January 2025 at the service case counter in Fortinos™, Loblaw™, Valu-Mart™, Your Independent Grocer™, and Zehrs™ stores) in response to a recall notice issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Trade recalls various Cape Herb and Spice products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for an updated list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Milk Chocolate and Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Dark Chocolate (140g; Batch code 8535; Best before 30 June 2025) because they may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.

Food Safety Recall Update (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 an updated list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Lt Johnny’s and Caterina’s Pizza & Gourmet Food recalls Margherita Pizza and Prosciutto Pizza (12 inch; Best before 11 Dec 2024 and 13 Jan 2025) due to undeclared soy, sulphites, and cashew.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): McGregors Trading Group Limited t/a: Bernie’s Bakery HQ recalls Heritage Breads brand Ready to Bake Mighty Garlic Ciabatta (all batches and dates) due to undeclared milk and peanut.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Piccadilly recalls four varieties of Cape Herb & Spice brand seasonings due to foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

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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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TAINTED formats 3
“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.


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