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United Kingdom, 19/05/2025

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Grape Tree is recalling Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of this product.

Product details

Risk statement

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Action taken by the company

Grape Tree 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.

United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) 22/05/2025

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Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop is recalling Ken’s Raw Jersey Milk because of possible contamination of product with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC). This recall applies to customers in Northern Ireland only.

Product details

Risk statement

The possible presence of STEC in this product.   

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 

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

Kenneth Hanna’s Farm Shop is recalling the above product. A point-of-sale notice is displayed in the farm store that is selling it. 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 drink it or use it to make dairy products. Instead, return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it and any products made from it.

USA, 20/05/2025

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:May 19, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 20, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:Bedner Growers, Inc.Brand Name:

No Brand NameProduct Description:

Cucumbers

Company Announcement

Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida is voluntarily recalling cucumbers sold at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025 because they have 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 cucumbers were sold directly to consumers at the three Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets locations in Florida (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach). Because the recalled cucumbers do not bear any stickers or other labeling, customers should discard and not consume any cucumbers that were purchased at these locations between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025.

The recalled cucumbers also were sold to a wholesale distributor, which has been directed to further contact its customers with recall instructions.

The cucumbers are being recalled because they have been linked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

This recall does not include any cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets after May 14, 2025, nor does it include any other agricultural products. All cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets were not grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., as the company is no longer producing, packing, or selling any cucumbers because the growing season has concluded.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Bedner Growers, Inc. at 866-222-9180, M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Bedner Growers, Inc. is conducting this recall in coordination with the FDA.

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory

Company Contact Information

Consumers:Bedner Growers, Inc 866-222-9180

USA, 22/05/2025

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:May 21, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 22, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLBrand Name:

Ukrop’sProduct Description:

Marinated cucumber Salad

Company Announcement

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC, Richmond, VA announced today that it is recalling three of its products in reaction to the Bedner Growers’ recall of cucumbers due to its potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

“The products have 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.”

Recall Dates:

Recall Information Regarding Product:

No other products produced by Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods are impacted.

Recalled Products Available at the following Retailers:

• Food Lion Stores in Virginia, North Carolina
• Harris Teeter, Williamsburg, VA
• Kroger Stores in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky
• Libbie Market, Richmond, VA
• Ukrop’s Market Hall, Richmond, VA

➢ All retail locations have been notified and are removing the product from the shelves
➢ Consumers who purchased the product should return it to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
➢ For more information: Consumers with questions should contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

About Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods (UHF) began in February 2010 upon the sale of Ukrop’s Super Markets’ 27 retail locations and Joe’s Market. Retaining its kitchen and bakery manufacturing facilities and a distribution center, Bobby Ukrop and his son-in-law, Chris Kantner, launched the business by providing prepared foods and baked goods to its former stores (that were acquired by Martin’s which has since been sold). Its foods are delivered to hundreds of supermarkets and retail locations six days a week in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Its retail customers now include: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, The Fresh Market, The Market at 25th Street, and Wegmans. In addition, UHF operates Catering by Ukrop’s and Ukrop’s Market Hall, a retail store offering the “best of” its products. The company employs nearly 400 teammates and gives 10% of its pre-tax profits back to the community as it works to nourish lives by sharing its passion for food and families. www.ukropshomestylefoods.comExternal Link Disclaimer

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230 ukropshomestylefoods.comExternal Link Disclaimer 804-340-3000

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory

Company Contact Information

Consumers:Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods 804-340-3050Media:Susan Rowe Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC 804-340-3104 susan.rowe@ukrops.com

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USA, 22/05/2025

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Company Announcement Date:May 22, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 22, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:Big Y FoodsBrand Name:

Big Y FoodsProduct Description:

Made-to-order subs, wraps and paninis

Company Announcement

Big Y Foods of Springfield, MA is voluntarily recalling some Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis sold between 5/20 and 5/21 in some Massachusetts and Connecticut retail stores (listed below), because they have 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.

This recall includes any Made-To-Order Small Sub, Large Sub, 30” Super Sub, Wrap or Panini purchased on 5/20 or 5/21 sold in the following Big Y Stores:

Big Y Foods was notified by Smartcuts that the sliced cucumber distributed to Big Y Foods was impacted by the ongoing Bedner Growers Inc. Cucumber Outbreak investigation. The Smartcuts sliced cucumber is provided as an ingredient option for customers to order when ordering a sub, wrap, or panini at the sandwich service line within the retail Kitchen Department. Big Y Foods ceased operation in all stores listed above, discarded product within the sub, wrap, and panini service line, then thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the service line.

All Made-To-Order subs, wraps and paninis were produced within the Kitchen Department upon customer request. The subs, wraps and paninis impacted by the cucumber recall were provided for sale to consumers May 20, 2025, and May 21, 2025. These subs, wraps and paninis were not prepackaged for customer self-service.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased Made-To-Order subs, wraps and paninis are urged to return the product or show a receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Big Y Foods at wecare@bigy.com, call Big Y Foods at 1-800-828-2688 select Option #7, Monday through Friday from 7am – 4pm, or contact the Smartcuts company at 1-860-525-3237 Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm.

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory

Company Contact Information

Consumers:Big Y Foods, Smartcuts 1-800-828-2688 select Option #7, 1-860-525-3237 wecare@bigy.comMedia:Aimee Diliberto, Big Y Foods 1-800-828-2688

USA, 22/05/2025

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:May 21, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 22, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:PennRose Farms, LLCBrand Name:

PennRose FarmsProduct Description:

Whole cucumbers

Company Announcement

Wellington, FL (May 21, 2025)—PennRose Farms, LLC is recalling 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers because they have 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.

Our firm was notified by our supplier, Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., that these cucumbers are being recalled by Bedner Growers, Inc. and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

PennRose Farms repacked some of these cucumbers in 5-pound mesh bags (1,152 cases or 9,216 individual units) showing Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms logos. The bags can be identified using the UPC code 841214101714, packaged between May 2-May 5, with lot numbers (48-122, 48-123, 48-124, 48-125). These products were shipped to Restaurant Depot distribution centers located in NJ, GA, FL, IL, and OH.

No other PennRose Farms packaged products are impacted by this recall. It has advised the distribution centers it works with of the recall and directed them to alert customers that received the products.

Consumers that have Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms cucumbers covered by this recall are urged not to consume them and to discard them immediately. Restaurants, retailers, and distributors that have the recalled cucumbers should destroy them. If the product has been served to consumers, they should be notified of the potential health concern. Anyone with the recalled product in their possession should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting PennRose Farms at 800 804 7254 (8 am to 5 pm EST). Consumers with health concerns should consult directly with their health care providers.

PennRose Farms is conducting this recall in coordination with the FDA.

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:PennRose Farms 800-804-7254Media:Brian Berry, Jen Farber 202-271-4781, 202-563-7293 Brian@vision360partners.com, jen@vision360partners.com

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USA, 22/05/2025

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Company Announcement Date:May 20, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 22, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

SalmonellaCompany Name:Supreme Service Solutions LLC.Brand Name:

Yummi SushiProduct Description:

Sushi products

Company Announcement

Summary of Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Bedner Growers Inc. (purchased from Kroger and its affiliates ) due to possible contamination 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 cucumbers were sold directly to consumers at the three Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets locations in Florida (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach). Because the recalled cucumbers do not bear any stickers or other labeling, customers should discard and not consume any cucumbers that were purchased at these locations between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025.

The recalled cucumbers also were sold to a wholesale distributor, which has been directed to further contact its customers with recall instructions.

The cucumbers are being recalled because they have been linked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger and its affiliated retail stores located in FL. Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of sushi.

Retail packaged items: see attached

Labels Example*: see attached

*Note: Address line will be specific to store of purchase.

The potential contamination was discovered by Bedner Browers, Inc., who initiated their recall after the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) notified Bedner Browers, Inc. that the cucumbers have been linked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date for items purchased from Supreme.

What You Should Do: Consumers should not consume and discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it, but rather discard it.

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.

Asking Questions?

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Bedner Growers, Inc. at 866-222-9180, M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory

Company Contact Information

Consumers:Bedner Growers, Inc. 866-222-9180

Today’s nerdy graph shows us the NOID data so far this year for Salmonella in the UK. Our overall trend thus far is an increase in number of new infections as the year progresses. Will we see this go down? Stay tuned!

If you, or your colleagues, want to learn a little more about food microbiology, get in touch to find out about the training courses we run at ALS. https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-the-microbiology-guy/

France, 22/05/2025

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Key features of the recalled product

Prepared meals and snacks

Thursday, May 22, 2025

CANNELLONI RICOTTA SPINACH

Brand: Daminiani

• Ref. Sheet :2025-05-0179
• Version No.:1
• Origin of the file:BIOVENCE Biovence SAS
• Legal nature of the recall:Voluntary (without prefectural order)

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Recalled Product Identification Information

• Product CategoryFeeding
• Product subcategoryPrepared meals and snacks
• Product Brand NameDaminiani
• Model names or part numbersCANNELLONI RICOTTA SPINACH
• Product identificationGTINLotDate376006058852425105Use-by date 20/05/2025
• PackagingFilmed tray
• Start/End of marketing dateSince 20/04/2025
• Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
• Geographical area of saleRegions: Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’azur
• DistributorsIntermarché, Leclerc, Système U

Practical information about the recall

• Reason for the recallPresence of Listeria monocytogenes
• Risks to the consumerListeria monocytogenes (agent responsible for listeriosis)
• Conduct to be followed by the consumerStop using
• Health recommendationsPeople who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. Severe forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should be especially attentive to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and has an incubation period of up to eight weeks.
• Contact number0490885626
• Compensation arrangementsRepayment

UK, 15/05/2025

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SPAR Northern Ireland is recalling several chicken products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.

This alert was published on 12 May 2025 and updated on 13 May 2025 with a minor change to the wording.

Product details

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the above products.

Symptoms caused by this organism 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

SPAR Northern Ireland is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products are sold. 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.