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Recall of specific batches of Builin Blasta dressings due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria which may cause spoilage

Ireland, 04/06/2025

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Alert Summary
Category 1:For Action
Alert Notification:2025.25
Product Identification:Please see to table below.
Batch CodePlease see to table below.

Message:

Builín Blasta Teo is recalling the below batches of specific Builín Blasta dressings, due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria, which may cause spoilage.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Product namePack sizeBatch numbersUse by dates
Builín Blasta Red Onion & Tomato Relish220g844, 942 and 100911/10/2025, 30/01/2026 and 09/04/2026
Builín Blasta Caesar Dressing245g831 and 97302/07/2025 and 16/12/2025
Builín Blasta Smoked Onion Salsa340g963, 982, 986 and 102218/02/2026, 13/03/2026, 19/03/2026 and 24/04/2026

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.  

Builín Blasta Dressings

Recall of a batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Ireland, 02/06/2025

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Alert Summary
Category 1:For Action
Alert Notification:2025.24
Product Identification:The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto; pack size 135g
Batch Code5149; Use by date: 10/07/2025
Country Of Origin:Ireland

Message:

The Happy Pear is recalling the above batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.  

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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Box of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto 135g

Allero International Trade Company Ltd. calls for the return of the product: Fish & Chips” Fish with crispy potato fries – frozen

Israel, 30/05/2025

In a test conducted as part of the importer’s self-control system, in which the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product

  • Product Name: Fish & Chips Fish with Crispy Potato Fries – Frozen
  • Trade Name/ Brand:FAMILY FISH
  • Capacity: 400 gr
  • Importer Name: Allero International Trade Company Ltd.
  • Developer Name: Nord Capital S.Z.O. Poland
  • Dealer Name:Latefood Ltd. Expiration Date:Jan 31, 2026 Barcode: 5904717723427

Consumers who have the product are asked not to consume it.


Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause disease in high-risk populations such as: those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
In coordination with the Ministry of Health’s food service, the importer Allero International Trade Company Ltd.
collects the product from the marketing channels.
Email: office@latfood.co.ilPhone: 08-8699599
 

Delicates Artisanal Ltd. wishes to inform its customers that in a test conducted as part of the company’s self-quality control system, Listeria monocytogenes was found in the company’s products

Israel, 01/06/2025

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Delicates Artisanal Ltd. wishes to inform its customers that in a test conducted as part of the company’s self-control system, Listeria monocytogenes was found in the company’s products. The following are the details of the products:

  • Sliced pastrami 120g per unit
    Production dates 21-23.04.25 including
    expiration dates 21-23.06.25 including
    barcode 7290001019894
     
  • Sliced American Corned Beef 120g Production
    Date 20/04/25 Expiration
    Date 20/06/25
    Barcode 7290001019832
     
  • Sliced Roast Beef 150g Production
    Date 07/05/25 Expiration Date 07/07/25
    Barcode 7290001019061

Consumers who have the products are asked not to consume them.
In coordination with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, Delicates Artizel Ltd. collects the products from the marketing channels.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause disease in high-risk populations such as: those with weakened immune
systems, the elderly, and cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

Safety warning PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartare Blonde d’Aquitaine 2 pieces and 4 pieces

Netherlands, 30/05/2025

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PLUS warns against PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 2 pieces and 4 pieces. The bacterium Salmonella may be present in the product. Eating them can pose a health hazard, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Do not eat the tartares.

See the website of PLUS

Which products are involved?

  • Product: PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8710624851002
  • Exp. dates: 02/06/2025 and 03/06/2025
     
  • Product: PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 4 pieces
  • Barcode: 8710624850999
  • Exp. dates: 02/06/2025 and 03/06/2025

Points of sale: PLUS and Coop supermarkets

PLUS Farmer's Pride Steak Tartare Blonde d'Aquitaine

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

USA, 03/06/2025

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FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The raw ground beef item was produced on May 22, 2025, and May 23, 2025. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

  • 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of “ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT” with “Use or Freeze By 06-19-25” and “Use or Freeze By 06-20-25” as represented on the packaging.

The product bears establishment number “EST. 4027” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and was further distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they shipped into commerce ground beef product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Danny Desautels, NPC Processing, Inc., President, at 802-660-0496 (office), 802-310-7644 (cell) or ddesautels@npcprocessing.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

CFS urges public not to consume a kind of ice cream detected with coliform bacteria counts exceeding legal limits

Hong Kong, 02/06/2025

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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (June 2) urged the public not to consume a kind of durian flavoured ice cream, which was found to contain coliform bacteria and its count exceeding the legal limit. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately if they possess them.

Details of the product are as follows:

Product Name: Durian Gelato
Brand: Alchemia
Place of Origin: Hong Kong
Net Volume: 70 ml
Best-before Date: April 13, 2026
Manufacturer: Pay & Pay Ice Cream International Company Limited
Distributor: Kai’s Gourmet Limited

A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample for testing from a food stall at an expo on Lantau under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained 110 coliform bacteria per gram, exceeding the legal limit.”

Under the Frozen Confections Regulation (Cap 132 AC), frozen confection for sale should not contain more than 100 coliform bacteria per gram. The maximum penalty for offenders is a fine of $10,000 and three months’ imprisonment upon conviction. The fact that the coliform count exceeded the legal limit indicated that the hygienic conditions were unsatisfactory, but did not mean that consumption would lead to food poisoning.

“The CFS has informed the distributor concerned of the irregularity and instructed it to stop selling the affected ice-cream immediately. The CFS has also immediately sent staff to the frozen confection factory concerned to conduct an investigation and took samples for testing. Health education on food safety and hygiene was provided to the person-in-charge and staff. They have also been requested to carry out thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises. Should there be sufficient evidence, prosecution will be initiated,” the spokesman said.

For the sake of prudence, the CFS has instructed the above-mentioned distributor to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected products, and to initiate a recall. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the distributor (hotline: 3483 0098).

The spokesman advised members of the public to stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

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

Ends/Monday, June 2, 2025

The Coastal Companies Issues Voluntary Recall on Items with Fresh Start Cucumbers Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination

USA, 22/05/2025

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:May 22, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 27, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

Potential for Salmonella contamination.Company Name:The Coastal CompaniesBrand Name:

East Coast Fresh, TOPS, Wellsley Farms, WEIS, AHOLD, Jack and Olive, Created Fresh, Spring and SproutProduct Description:

Salads, salsas, and other products containing salsa containing fresh cucumbers


Company Announcement

LAUREL, MD., MAY 22, 2025 – The Coastal Companies is issuing a voluntary recall of 17 products that were produced from cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. These products were distributed by East Coast Fresh in Laurel, MD and Hearn Kirkwood in Jessup, MD.

  • If you find any of the affected products listed below in your possession, please record the number of cases and DESTROY THE PRODUCT. DO NOT RETURN.
  • Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve the recalled products containing those cucumbers.
  • If you cannot tell if your products contain cucumbers, do not eat or use them. Throw them away.

The affected products were distributed between May 6, 2025, and May 21, 2025, to multiple customers in Washington D.C., Ohio, Virgina, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Vermont and North Carolina.

UPC PACK/SZ BRAND DESCRIPTION ALL LOT CODES 
6403440102821/16 OZEast Coast FreshFresh Mild SalsaAll Lot Codes
6403440127811/16 OZEast Coast FreshFresh Mild SalsaAll Lot Codes
0707840341401/16 OZTOPSSalsa HOT TOPS (E)All Lot Codes
0707840338461/16 OZTOPSFresh Salsa 1lb CUPAll Lot Codes
8886700658081/30 OZWellsley FarmsWellsley Farms Mild SalsaAll Lot Codes
0414970759591/16 OZWEISSalsa Mild WEISAll Lot Codes
6882670319531/16 OZAHOLDSalsa HOT AHOLDAll Lot Codes
6882670325231/16 OZAHOLDSalsa 1#-AHOLDAll Lot Codes
6403440696241/16 OZEast Coast FreshSALSA RETAIL 1# CUPAll Lot Codes
7663752513851/8 OZJack and OliveThe House SaladAll Lot Codes
7663752419731/8 OZCreated FreshThe House SaladAll Lot Codes
7663757370181/8 OZSpring and SproutThe House SaladAll Lot Codes
7663752416071/5.2 OZCreated FreshMini Garden SaladAll Lot Codes
7663752616811/5.76 OZCreated FreshChicken Salad on Everything FecelleAll Lot Codes
7663752616981/5.76 OZCreated FreshEgg Salad on Everything FecelleAll Lot Codes
7663752616741/5.76 OZCreated FreshTuna Salad on Everything FecelleAll Lot Codes
7663752530441/11.25 OZCreated FreshSouthwestern Breakfast BowlAll Lot Codes

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain in otherwise healthy individuals. If you suspect you are infected with Salmonella, please contact a medical professional.

To date, no illnesses related to The Coastal Companies’ products have been reported. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports the Bedner’s Farm cucumber recall is linked to 26 illnesses in 15 states. No other products distributed by The Coastal Companies are being recalled. The Coastal Companies is working collaboratively with the FDA on this recall.

The Coastal Companies takes the safety and integrity of the products they distribute seriously. The Coastal Companies regrets any inconvenience and concerns this recall may cause. Customers with questions about the recall can contact ECFCCustomers@CoastalSunbelt.com or may call 410-133-8000.

Below are pictures of the packaging labels.

SYY-NEWS

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory


Company Contact Information

Consumers: 410-133-8000 ECFCCustomers@CoastalSunbelt.comMedia:Ramit Plushnick-Masti 713-703-4898

Organic Tahini sesame puree from the brand RACINES BIO

Belgium, 28/05/2025

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Organic Tahini Sesame Puree / ORGANIC ROOTS

Following information from our supplier of sesame puree RACINES BIO, we are proceeding – in agreement with the FASFC – to withdraw the sale of the “Organic Sesame Tahini Puree” of the RACINES BIO brand, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

It is therefore recommended that persons holding products belonging to the batch described below do not consume them, bring them back to the point of sale or destroy the product.

Foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in sudden onset of gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhoea, vomiting), often accompanied by fever and headache, which usually occur within 48 hours of consuming contaminated products. These symptoms can be worsened in young children, immunocompromised people, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and mention this consumption. If you do not have symptoms within 7 days of consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry or seek medical attention.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.


Product Description

  • Product Name: Organic Tahini Sesame Puree
  • Brand: Organic Roots
  • Best before date (Best before): 12/2026
  • Lot number: 4347H (12/26)
  • Sales period: from 28/01/2025 to 31/03/2025
  • Packaging type: Glass jar
  • Weight: 500g


The product was distributed by:

  • Distri-Incourt SRL – AD Delhaize Incourt
    Chaussée de Namur 89, 1315 Incourt
  • GVDIS SPRL – AD Delhaize Gembloux
    Chaussée de Wavre 42A, 5030 Gembloux


For any further information, contact:
Athix BIO SRL – Telephone: 0476/71.63.78 or Email: info@athixbio.com

Old-fashioned chocolate mousse from the Marie Morin brand

Belgium, 27/05/2025

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Chocofoam

The FASFC is withdrawing the old-fashioned chocolate mousse from the Marie Morin brand due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The FASFC asks that this product not be consumed and returned to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description:

  • Product Name: Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse
  • Brand: Marie Morin
  • Lot Number: 451390005
  • Best before date : 09/06/2025
  • Content: 2 x 100g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any further information, you can contact the FASFC’s contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.