January 18–20, 2025 – eFoodAlert
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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
CANADA: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating 61 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of mini-pastries imported from Italy. Seventeen people have been hospitalized. Cases have been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Please also see recall notice, below.
United States
Allergy Alert: Monkey Spit, LLC recalls three Monkey Spit BBQ Sauces due to undeclared milk. wheat or soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor (2.46 oz; All lot and date codes; UPC 07441078512) due to undeclared milk.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. recalls Sweet Cream brand Mini Patisserie (~4kg & 1 kg trays; All best before dates from 2025/06/17 up to and including 2025/11/15; Product of Italy) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.
Food Safety Recall: Burnbrae Farms recalls multiple brands of shell eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Allergy Alert (UK): Greggs recalls Greggs 2 pack Steak Bake (280g; Best before 19 May 2025) due to undeclared sulphites.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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