June 17–18, 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

MADAGASCAR: Beacon reports at least 10 deaths and nearly 40 hospitalizations within 24 hours in a suspected food poisoning outbreak. The outbreak is under investigation.

USA: CDC reports 17 illnesses, including 4 deaths, in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to consumption of chicken fettuccine alfredo products sold through Kroger and Walmart stores across the USA.

USA (Update): FDA reports that the number of cases in a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to a not-yet-identified product has risen to 33.

United States

Allergy Alert: Weaver Nut Company, Inc. recalls Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) (Lots 204206, 204207, 204208, 204209, 204212, 224225) and Nonpareils, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds) (Lots 204214-RL, 204214, 204215, 224221, 224222, 224223, 135215, 135216, 135217, 135220, 135221, 145204, 145205-1, 145207-1, 145210-1) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind. recall chicken fettuccine alfredo products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.

Food Safety Recall: The Coca-Cola Company recalls Topo Chico MINERAL WATER CARBONATED (16.9 FL OZ (500mL); Multiple lot codes; Product of Mexico) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

OTC Product Safety Recall: Medtech Products Inc. recalls Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (4 fl. oz; Lots 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450, 1198; Expiration dates 11/2025, 01/2026, 02/2026, 05/2026, 12/2026, respectively) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Sun Hing Trading Ltd. recalls Braised abalone in brown sauce (380g; Best before 04/01/2028; UPC 4 897040 695589) due to undeclared egg.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldi recalls Aldi Specially Selected Sliced Burger Buns (200g; Best before 01/07/2025, 05/07/2025, 16/07/2025; Product of France) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Importer recalls Radhuni Haleem Mix (200g; All batches and best before dates; Product of Bangladesh) due to undeclared gluten (wheat) and mustard).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Ireco Trading and Production S.A. recalls CLEVER KALIFORNISCHE PISTAZIEN GERÖSTET UND UNGESALZEN / Roasted, unsalted California pistachios (250g; Batch 1-12-01-25-2 7596; Best before 11.03.2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): The Farmchix Company recalls various raw ground chicken-based products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE SAZY recalls STEAK HACHE / Minced steak patties (2/pkg; Lot 0606A50466; Use by 18/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Cervelas émincé pour salade / Sliced cervelas for salad (150g; Lots 520323 & 420123; Use by 25/06/2025 & 23/06/2025, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour brand Feuille de chêne / Oak leaves (175g; Lot 55388803; Use by 19/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RICHARD recalls EARL RICHARD brand Fromage blanc Valençay Pointe Blanche / Goat cheese (Lot 26/05; Best before 26/06/2025) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING OU CAMPOFRIO FOOD GROUP FRANCE HOLDING recalls COCHONOU brand Jambon cuit Supérieur Traditionnel avec Couenne / Superior traditional cooked ham with rind (7.5 kg; Lot 0451260111; Use by 13/07/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RUSS LAURENT recalls LAURENT RUSS brand Chili Con Carné (1.25 kg; Lot 06 08 2024; Best before 06/08/2027) due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall (France): GRAND SALOIR SAINT-NICOLAS recalls Salade de gambas aux mandarine / Prawn salad with mandarine (1.8 kg; Lot 000025157; Use by 19/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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