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USA: FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of shell eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin. A total of 65 people infected with the outbreak strainhave been reported from nine states. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths. Milo’s Poutry Farms is recalling all carton sizes, expiration dates, and egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms,” all carton sizes and expiration dates of “Tony’s Fresh Market” brand eggs, and all cases and expiration dates of eggs for retail foodservice distribution. The recalled eggs were confirmed to have been distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, but may have been distributed further.
United States
Allergy Alert: Hammond’s Candies recalls Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones (4-oz bags; Lots LN0525453 & LN0525453; Use by 03/20/2025 & 05/20/2025, respectively) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Niitakaya USA Inc. recalls #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku /#3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku (5.2 oz (147g); All Best by dates) due to undeclared fish (bonito).
Food Safety Recall: Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC recalls “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs (All carton sizes, egg types and expiry dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.
Food Safety Recall: Eagle Produce LLC recalls Kandy brand Whole Cantaloupe (Lot code 846468; UPC number code 4050) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed between August 13th – 17th in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia and sold in various retail supermarkets.
Food Safety Recall: WR Coffee Inc recalls Ham and Cheese Croissant (~6.5 oz; No lot codes—fresh product) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination). The recalled product was delivered to the firm’s restaurants.
Food Safety Recall: MAMTAKIM, Inc. recalls Scortisoara macinata/ Ground cinnamon (15g; Internal product code 10C035 L1205231) due to elevated lead.
Canada
No Alerts
United Kingdom and Ireland
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dale Meats recalls Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef (All batch codes; All Use-by dates up to and including 27/09/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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United States
Food Safety Alert:FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to sell or serve, and consumers not to purchase or eat, Enoki mushrooms produced by Shandong Youhe Biotechnology Co., China and distributed by Sun Hong Foods, Inc., due to possible Listeria monocytogenescontamination. Samples of these mushrooms have yielded a Listeria monocytogenes strain that match the strains recovered from patients in an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
Allergy Alert:Joy Joy’s Bakery recalls Ube Spanish Bread, Ube Ensaymada, and Ube Roll (Sold between 1/15/23 and 1/25/23) due to undeclared wheat.
Allergy Alert: Snack Innovations Inc. recalls multiple Drizzilicious branded mini rice cake bites, and drizzled popcorn products due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Almondy recalls Almondy Chocolate cake with Daim (14.1 oz; Batch code L2140; Best before NOV.18.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal object). The product was sold only at IKEA stores.
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Canada
Food Safety Alert:Consumers are advised not to consume various Montefino cheeses (Best before 23/11/25; Sold up to and including 24 January 2023) due to improper pasteurization of the milk used in production. Please refer to the Alert for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Charcuterie Noël inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls three varieties of meat pie (Sold up to 25 January 2023) due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Val-Mont (Montréal, QC) recalls DOM brand Saumon steelhead fumé / Smoked steelhead salmon (70g; Sold up to 25 January 2023) because the recalling company did not store the product at the correct temperature.
Food Safety Recall: 1228300 Alberta Ltd. (Mother Dairy) recalls Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese (340g & 1.9 kg; Expiry codes 2023/03/08 & 23MR08, respectively; UPC 6 98708 98763 3 & 6 98708 98764 0, respectively) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Slovenia): The National Institute of Public Health reports an outbreak of 138 cases of Salmonella infections (94 lab-confirmed and 44 probable) that took place November 12-26, 2022 was linked to the consumption of steak tartare. Sampling and analysis carried out as part of a series of inspections of the supplier’s operations recovered Salmonella isolates that were closely related to the outbreak strain.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Sweden):The Public Health Agency reports 48 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections spread across 13 regions of Sweden in an outbreak that has been linked genetically to contaminated eggs from a single producer. The contaminated eggs, which were distributed under a number of different brand names, were recalled earlier in January.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Boulettes Vegan à la sauce piri piri / Vegan balls in piri piri sauce (170g; Use by 27-1-2023, 31-1-2023, 3-2-2023 and 7-2-2023 ) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Denmark): PLANTE kompagniet ApS recalls PLANTE kompagniet økologisk kerneknækbrød, multikorn / Organic multigrain crisp bread and PLANTE kompagniet økologisk kerneknækbrød, chia / Organic crisp bread with chia (150g; Best before 09.06.2023) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Germany): HMF Food Production GmbH & Co. KG recalls FJORDKRONE, Riesengarnelenschwänze / King prawn tails (615g, All varieties and Best before dates) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls various Harvest Morn High Protein Bars (60g and 55g; All batch codes) due to inadequately declared milk and/or peanuts and/or soya.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Vegan balletjes in piri piri saus / Vegan balls in piri piri sauce (170g; Use by 27-1-2023, 31-1-2023, 3-2-2023 and 7-2-2023 ) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (UK): Aldi recalls various Harvest Morn High Protein Bars (60g and 180g; All batch codes) due to inadequately declared milk and/or peanuts and/or soya.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): L’agriculteur Bas recalls Boer Bas brand pistachios (200g – 500g; Stat No 0802520000 Poste IR – Lot N°12; Best before 30/08/2023 and 31/08/2023) due to presence of aflatoxin above acceptable limits.
Food Safety Recall (France):BLEDINA – LABORATOIRE GALLIA recalls Laboratoire Gallia brand Pré-Gallia Bébé Expert infant formula for premature infants and infants who are underweight at birth (400g; Lot 2023.07.13; Best before 13/07/2023) due to possible unspecified bacteriological contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):LUSTUCRU FRAIS recalls LUSTUCRU SELECTION brand Box Pâtes Serpentini Poulet Crème Champignons / Serpentine pasta with chicken, cream and mushrooms (340g; Use by 18/02/ 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France):LUSTUCRU FRAISrecalls LUSTUCRU SELECTION brand Box Pâtes Tortellini 4 Fromages / Four-cheese tortellini pasta box (360g; Use by 19/02/ 2023) due to due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): ANATOL GmbH & Co. Großhandels KG recalls DILEK Sesampaste “Tahin” / Tahini (300g; Lot T220326; Best before 30.03.2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): HASA GmbH recalls Mondo Italiano Steinofenpizza Funghi / Mushroom stone oven pizza (2 x 365g; Best before 28.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (wire).
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischerei Welz recalls Teewurst und Knacker (Sold January 12-18, 2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenescontamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Despar Italia C.a.r.l.recalls Despar brand CUORI DI ICEBERG / Hearts of iceberg lettuce (250g; Lot #020; Use by 27-01-2023) due to suspected biological contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Industry recalls Jay & Joy vegan cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the official notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Tescorecalls Tesco Creamfields Grated Cheddar (500g; Best before 23 March 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Eurolink Nutrition Pte. Ltd. recalls Jay & Joy Jeta Frais and Jay & Joy ParmiJoy (All batches and use-by dates between 14 Jan 2023 and 30 Mar 2023; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenescontamination.
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United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports thirty-one (31) confirmed Salmonella infections in ten states, with six people hospitalized. The illnesses have been linked to consumption of Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks. The manufacturer recalled the product after California officials recovered the outbreak strain from two unopened packages.
Allergy Alert: Nutracap Holdings, LLC recalls various dietary supplements due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt recalls Mango Greek Yogurt (16-oz cups; Best before 11/28/2021; UPC 8 57290 00612 6) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: ILG International Trading, Inc recalls Natural Delight Collection brand Natural Dried Apricots (500g / 17 oz; Best before 03/30/2022; UPC 811579000533) due to undeclared sulphites.
Food Safety Recall:Oregon Lox Company recalls various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox (various package sizes; Lot #22821) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Canada
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections encompassing 46 lab-confirmed cases in British Columbia (18), Alberta (18), Saskatchewan (3), Manitoba (6) and Ontario (1). Individuals became sick between late September 2021 and mid-October 2021, and three people have been hospitalized. Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating fresh produce before their illness; however a source for the outbreak has not yet been determined.
Allergy Alert: Flying Fish Trading Inc. recalls String Cheese Roll Fish Cake (Premium Magnolia Fish Cake) (150g; Best before 2023-07-22) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall: Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. recalls multiple Al Burj brand Tahina and Halawa products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Ma Cabane en Gaspésie (Mont-Joli, QC) recalls PÉPERETTES / Dry sausage (85g; Sold up to and including 9 November 2021) because the processing conditions were inadequate to ensure product safety.
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Green Thai Style Sauce (180g; Use by 21 November 2021) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A.recalls Consilia brand Penne rigate integrali bio / Organic whole grain penne rigate (500g; Lot #1197; Best before 16/07/2024) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls PLUS Elitehaver ongezouten / Elite oats, unsalted (190g; All Best Before dates) due to undeclared pecans.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Bröd & Salt recalls Swedish fika Chocolate chip / Swedish coffee chocolate chip (All cake packages) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Örtsalt / Herbal salt (112g; Best before 29-04-2024) due to undeclared pea fibre.
Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Green Thai Style Sauce (180g; Use by 21 November 2021) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (France): STE COOP FRUITIERE VAL D ARLY recalls Coopérative Fruitière du Val d’Arly brand Reblochon de Savoie raw milk cheese (240g & 450g; Lots 311920, 311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931 ,311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311936, 311937, 311938 ,311939, 311940, 312011, 312012, 312013, 312014, 312015, 312016, 312017, 312018, 312019, 312020; Best before between 13/11/ 2021 and 24/12/2021) due to a report of infection of a herd by Brucella melitensis.
Food Safety Recall (France): BRIENT recalls Le choix du traiteur brand Cervelas vinaigrette (500g; Lot 000001890854; Use by 22/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Halva mit extra Pistazien / Halva with extra pistachios (400g & 800g; Best before 09.07.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landfleischerei Max Olbrich recalls Hausmacher Schweinskopf-Sülze / Homemade pork head jelly (180g; Lot/Best before 05.08.2023) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Emilio Mauri SpA recalls Mauri SpA brand Taleggio DOP / cow’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 2440010; Best before 17-20/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brandReblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lots 311921, 311929, 311931, 311933, 311935, 312013 & 312016; Best before 22/11/2021, 30/11/2021, 03/12/2021, 05/12/2021, 06/12/2021, 14/12/2021 & 18/12/2021) due to a report of infection of a herd by Brucella melitensis.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall (Sold at retails stores between 28 October and 09 November 2021) due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of retailers.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Monta Foods recalls YBC Picola Strawberry (58.8g; Best before 03/2022) due to undeclared egg.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): RJs Licorice (NZ) Limited recalls Black Knight brand Licorice Medley (500g; Batch B560; Best before 26 OCT22) due to low level lead contamination.
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