Recalls and Alerts: July 30–31, 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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CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 18 confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes, 13 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths in an outbreak linked to consumption of plant-based refrigerated beverages. Cases have been reported in Alberta (1), Ontario (12), Québec (4) and Nova Scotia. Two-thirds of the outbreak victims are 50 years of age or older.

IRELAND: Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the National Health Protection Office report an outbreak of five cases of Salmonella within the last 12 months. The outbreak has been linked to consumption of duck eggs.

USA (Update): CDC reports 34 confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes, 33 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths in an outbreak linked to consumption of ready-to-eat deli meats, especially liverwurst. The outbreak strain was found in a sample of Boar’s Head Liverwurst. Cases have been reported in 13 states.

United States

Allergy Alert: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream recalls Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll (14 oz; Lot 24V094; Best by 04/03/2026; UPC 850005872375) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. recalls approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products after the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes was identified in a sample of Boar’s Head Liverwurst. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Colonna Brothers recalls Marcum Ground Cinnamon (1.5 oz; Best by 12/05/25 12 D8 and 12/05/25 12 D11) and Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon (2.5 oz; Best by 10/06/25 10A11) due to potential lead contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Lower Valley Processing recalls all non-intact, raw products (e.g., ground meat products) produced from animals slaughtered on June 5, 2024 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Salami Mondial (Laval, QC) recalls CACCIATORE SALAMI DOUCE / Mild salami (Lot 232341) and CACCIATORE SALAMI FORTE / Spicy salami (Lot 232341) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Cassis et Mélisse (Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC) recalls Fromage Tire-Lune cheese (All lots sold up to 10 July 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Slaney Farm recalls Slaney Farm Fresh Duck Eggs (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to and including 21/08/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Gluten Free Holdings recalls Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies (360g; Batch 17916; Best before 08 JUL 25) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Paradise Beach Purveyors recalls Smoked Trout and Chive Dip (150g; Use by 07 OCT 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canadian Listeria outbreak claims two lives

Two people are dead in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that has now spread beyond the borders of Ontario, according to information just released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

At latest count, the PHAC has confirmed 12 cases of Listeria monocytogenes in three provinces: Ontario (10), Québec (1), and Nova Scotia (1). Nine of the 12 outbreak patients have been hospitalized.

The outbreak has been linked to plant-based refrigerated beverages.

Danone has recalled 18 products, marketed under the Silk and Great Value brand names. All of the recalled products bear a product code that includes “7825.”

List of recalled products

Product	Size	UPC	Best before dates
Great Value Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original	1.89L	6 81131 34208 7	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Great Value Almond Beverage Original	1.89L	6 81131 34209 4	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Great Value Almond Beverage Vanilla	1.89L	6 81131 34210 0	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond & Coconut Unsweetened	1.89L	0 25293 00250 0	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond Original	1.89L	0 25293 00100 8	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond Dark Chocolate	1.89L	0 25293 00135 0	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond Unsweetened	1.89L	0 25293 00150 3	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond Unsweetened Vanilla	1.89L	0 25293 00188 6	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond Vanilla	1.89L	0 25293 00168 8	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Coconut Original	1.89L	0 25293 00152 7	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Coconut Unsweetened	1.89L	0 25293 00244 9	Up to and including 24 SE 27
Silk Oat Original	1.75L	0 36632 07240 5	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Oat Vanilla	1.75L	0 36632 07241 2	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Oat Dark Chocolate	1.75L	0 36632 07239 9	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Oat Unsweetened	1.75L	0 36632 07532 1	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Oat Unsweetened Vanilla	1.75L	0 56800 72749 4	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened	1.75L	0 36632 07235 1	Up to and including 24 OC 04
Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla	1.75L	0 36632 07234 4	Up to and including 24 OC 04

The recalled products were manufactured for Danone Canada by a third party located in Ontario and distributed across Canada.

Danone has halted all production and shipments coming from this facility until further notice, pending completion of the investigation.

What consumers need to know

The PHAC has provided the following information and advice for Canadian consumers.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your homes or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alert.
Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer.
Do not cook food for other people if you’ve been diagnosed with a Listeria infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
Contact your health care provider if you think you’re experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection.

Those who are most at risk of becoming sick with severe listeriosis include:

People with weakened immune systems (unable to fight diseases easily).
Adults over the age of 60. The risk increases with age due to a weakening immune system.
People who are pregnant, including their unborn or newborn baby.

Symptoms of listeriosis can start as early as 3 days after eating contaminated food, and may include:

fever
nausea
cramps
diarrhea
vomiting
headache
constipation
muscle aches

In severe cases, the bacteria can spread to the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and nerves). Symptoms of severe listeriosis include:

stiff neck
confusion
headache
loss of balance

Symptoms of severe listeriosis may appear up to 70 days after an individual has been exposed to Listeria.

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Recalls and Alerts: July 9–10, 2024

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

Canada: Ontario Ministry of Health reports nine confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes linked to consumption of Silk brand plant-based beverages. Five people have been hospitalized.

USA: FDA has opened an investigation into a new outbreak comprising 26 confirmed cases of Salmonella Irumu infections linked to a not yet identified product.

USA (Update): FDA reports that the case count has increased from 80 to 83 in a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to a not yet identified product.

USA (Update): FDA and CDC report a total of 58 illnesses in 27 states in an illness outbreak associated with Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Fifty people reported seeking medical care, and 30 have been hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Reser’s Fine Foods recalls Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad (48oz (3LB); Use by JUL/26/24) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall: Productos La Hacienda LLC recalls Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese (9 oz, 1 lb, and 2 lb plastic packages; Expiration date 6/2/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Choo’s Enterprises Ltd (Barbados) that a March 4-6, 2024 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed serious violations of the Emergency Permit Control regulation and the Acidified Foods regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns PepsiCo, Inc. that a December 19, 2023, through February 2, 2024 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility located in Danville, IL revealed the presence of Salmonella in the production environment and serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP & PC rule).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Fuyang Fuchunjiang Canned Food Co., Ltd. (China) that a March 11 to March 13, 2024 inspection of the company’s low-acid canned food facility revealed serious deviations from the Emergency Permit Control regulation and the Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sakhon Wattana Thang Chue Hah (Thailand) that a February 13 – 14, 2024 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Délices de Sabah inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls SALADE DE HARICOTS MÉLANGÉS / Mixed bean salad (380g; Best before 2024JL14) due to E. coli contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises that Al- Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix (450g; All batches and all best before dates; Product of Syrian Arab Republic) contains undeclared soybeans and peanuts.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kiwi Treasure Trading Limited recalls Baixiang brand Artificial Chicken Soup Flavor and Baixiang brand Artificial Pork Bone Soup Flavor Instant Noodles due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): ALDI Stores recalls Stonemill Sesame Seeds (60g; All date codes) due to Salmonella contamination.