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Recall: Unbranded MUSSELS

Luxembourg, 10/07/2025

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Presence of Salmonella

Created on 10.07.2025

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ReasonPresence of Salmonella spp.

 Salmonella

NameMUSSELS
Mark/
Unit1 kg
Barcode3700096610912
Use-by date16/07/25 & 17/07/25
Lot436 528 211
Sale period09/07/2025 – 10/07/2025

Distribution possible in various points of sale in Luxembourg.

Natureen International Inc. Recalls Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5oz) Because of Possible Health Risk

USA, 08/07/2025

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Company Announcement Date:July 08, 2025FDA Publish Date:July 09, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:Natureen International Inc.Brand Name:

Wei-ChuanProduct Description:

Dried Black Fungus Slice


Company Announcement

Natureen International Inc. of Walnut, CA is recalling 244 bags of Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5oz / bag), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5oz / bag) were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin through direct delivery to retail stores and supermarkets from Wei-Chuan Chicago Branch.

The product comes in a 2.5 ounces / bag, clear plastic package marked with (lot # XJ17) at the bottom of the front package side and also with an expiration date of (EXP:20260417) below the lot # (labeled packaged bag with lot number and expiration date will be added with this recall notification).

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The California Department of Public Health notified FDA that the product was contaminated with pathogen of Salmonella.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continues their investigation of the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 2.5-ounce packages of “Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at Natureen International Inc/626-961-9813 (PT 9AM-5:30PM)/WeiChuan Chicago Office/708-352-8886 ext#5201 (CT 8:30AM-5PM)

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Olives shaved without pit with garlic 180 grams

Germany, 27/06/2025

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Olives crushed without pit with garlic
© Kalamatos GmbH

Product name/description:

Olives shaved without pit with garlic 180 gramsDurability:

best before 14.07.2025Packing unit:

Plastic trayBatch number / lot marking:

16062025Further marking:

Illustration of a transparent plastic container with label and contentsManufacturer / distributor:

Kalamatos Food GmbH

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

During self-checks, it was found that the product contains Listeria monocytogenes.Possible consequences:

Listeria usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. In particular, pregnant women, seniors and people with a weakened immune system can develop more severe courses of the disease with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.
People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical help and point out a possible Listeria infection.
Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical treatment and advice even without symptoms. For other people without symptoms, this does not make sense.

Further information is provided by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): https://www.bfr.bund.de/de/listerien-54356.html

Affected federal states according to the current status:

  • Berlin
  • Brandenburg
  • Bremen
  • Hamburg
  • Hesse
  • Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  • Lower Saxony
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Saxony-Anhalt
  • Schleswig-Holstein
  • Thuringia

Distribution via:

EDEKA and REWE

Recommendation:

We ask you to return the product to the point of sale. The purchase price for the product will of course be refunded to you.

Company information and contact details

Kalamatos Food GmbH,
Heinkelstraße 10,
30827 Garbsen

Website: https://kalamatos.com

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CFS urges public not to consume kinds of imported turkey bacon suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Hong Kong, 03/07/2025

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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (July 3) urged the public not to consume kinds of prepackaged turkey bacon originated from the United States (US) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of the product immediately if they possess any of them.

Products details are as follows:

Product name: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original
Place of origin: US
Pack size (Universal Product Code/Lot number) and use-by dates:
(1) 12oz (071871548601/RS40), July 18 to August 2, 2025;
(2) 36oz (071871548748/RS19, RS40 and RS42), July 23 to September 4, 2025; and
(3) 48oz (071871548793/RS19, RS40 and RS42), July 18 to September 4, 2025

“The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notice issued by United States Department of Agriculture indicating that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed-up the case. A preliminary investigation found that a vendor, City Super Limited, had sold one of the affected products (pack size: 12oz; use-by date: July 26, 2025),” a spokesman for the CFS said.

The vendor concerned has stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected product, and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions. Members of the public may call its hotline at 2736 3866 during office hours for enquiries about the recall of the product concerned.

“Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms like fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns,” the spokesman said.

“In order to reduce the risk of listeriosis, susceptible populations such as pregnant women should consume freshly prepared hot food where possible, reheat chilled food until it is hot all the way through, and avoid high-risk foods, including ready-to-eat food such as cold cuts, cold smoked seafood, soft cheeses, salads, etc, or cook them thoroughly before consumption, even if they are presented as part of a dish.”

The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.

Recall of various branded Bacon & Cabbage Dinners produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Ireland, 30/06/2025

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Alert Summary
Category 1:For Action
Alert Notification:2025.32
Product Identification:Please see table below. 
Batch CodeAll pack sizes, all batch codes and all use by dates.
Country Of Origin:Ireland

Message:

The below Bacon & Cabbage Dinners are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. 

Product name Approval number
Centra Bacon & Cabbage Dinner4008
From The Farm Bacon & Cabbage Dinner4008
Good Food Bacon & Cabbage Dinner 4008
SuperValu Bacon & Cabbage Dinner 4008
Tesco Bacon & Cabbage Dinner 4008

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days. 

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated Bacon & Cabbage Dinners from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated Bacon & Cabbage Dinners and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.  

Caterers should not use the implicated Bacon & Cabbage Dinners.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated Bacon & Cabbage Dinners.

Cucina Halal Meat Chicken Shawarma Safety Warning

Netherlands, 03/07/2025

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CUCINA FOOD B.V. warns against Cucina Halal Meat Chicken Shawarma. The product may contain salmonella. Do not eat the shawarma.

See the Albert Heijn website

Which product is it?

  • Product: Cucina Halal Meat Chicken Shawarma 400 grams
  • Lot code: 1125507, to be used until (best before): 30-06-2025
  • Lot code: 1125689, to be used until (TGT): 01-07-2025
  • Lot code: 1125854, use until (best before): 03-07-2025
  • Lot code: 1125888, use until (best before): 04-07-2025
  • Lot code: 1126678, to be used until (TGT): 10-07-2025
  • Sold at the Albert Heijn
Cucina Halal Meat Chicken Shawarma

Grape Tree recalls Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because of contamination with Salmonella

UK, 27/06/2025

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Last updated: 27 June 2025

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Grape Tree is recalling Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

Pack size250g
Batch codeG41 5 003 242186
Best beforeMay 2026

Risk statement

The presence of Salmonella has been found in this product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.

Action taken by the company

Grape Tree is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see attached recall notice.

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Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please email info@grapetree.co.uk.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-30-2025

Ballymaguire Foods recalls Good Food Locally Sourced Freshly Prepared Bacon and Cabbage Dinner because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

UK (NI) 01/07/2025

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Last updated: 1 July 2025

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Ballymaguire Foods is recalling GFLS Freshly Prepared Bacon and Cabbage Dinner because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Product details

Pack size600 g
Batch codeAll Batch Codes
Use by30 June 2025 03 July 2025 05 July 2025 07 July 2025

Risk statement

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above product.

Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Ballymaguire Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

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Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to where it was bought for a full refund.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-32-2025

The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg and Wall’s 2 Classic Scotch Eggs because of contamination with Salmonella

UK, 01/07/2025

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Last updated: 1 July 2025

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The Compleat Food Group is recalling Wall’s The Classic Scotch Egg and Wall’s 2 Classic Scotch Eggs because Salmonella has been found in the products.

Product details

Pack size113g
Use by02 July 2025
Pack size226g
Use by02 July 2025

Risk statement

The presence of salmonella in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

The Compleat Food Group is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

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Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information email CUSTOMERCARE@COMPLEATFOOD.COM

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-33-2025

Update 2 – Orgenism recalls Eggshell Membrane Capsules because of contamination with Salmonella

UK, 03/07/2025

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Last updated: 3 July 2025

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Orgenism is recalling Eggshell Membrane Capsules, because Salmonella has been found in the product.
Reason for Update 1: This update is to make consumers aware that the Salmonella found in this product has been linked to human illness after consumption of the product. The Salmonella found is resistant to several antibiotics, therefore particular disposal routes are required.
Reason for Update 2: This update is to make consumers aware of additional online platforms selling this product. The product is sold on Amazon and on the Orgenism website.

Product details

Pack size60 capsules, 500mg per serving
Batch codeall

Risk statement

The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. 

The Salmonella found produces extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), and is resistant to several antibiotics, (fluoroquinolones, tetracycline and Fosfomycin), making it more difficult to treat. Inaccurate disposal of the product could cause wider public health, animal health or environmental risks therefore it is important to ensure you follow the advice on how to safely dispose of the product provided below.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Public Health Authorities advise if you have consumed this product and have any concerns, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).  Even if you feel well, return of the product is essential so that it can be disposed of in a way that does not contaminate the environment and put others at risk. Do not dispose of this product in household waste or flush the capsules down toilets.

Action taken by the company

Orgenism is recalling the above product. Amazon and Orgenism sales of this product have stopped. A point of sale notice will be displayed on Orgenism website. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached photo of the product.

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Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it and do not dispose of it in household waste nor flush the capsules down the toilet. Instead email team@orgenism.com to obtain a free pre-paid returns envelope and a full refund.  

Related alerts

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-29-2025-update-2