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
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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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