Recall of Illuma Growing Up Formula (Stage 3) due to Vitamin A deficiency The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong found a sample of growing up formula powder with a Vitamin A content lower than the legally required level, failing to meet nutritional composition standards.
Other · Nutritional non-compliance (Vitamin A deficiency)Infant formula Nestlé Hong Kong Limited · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. Illuma site 6/17/2026 Recall of Nametake Mushroom Product Due to Potential Contamination The Centre for Food Safety has warned against consuming a specific bottled nametake mushroom product because of potential food safety risks. The importer has stopped sales and initiated a recall of the affected batches.
Other · Not specifiedProduce 6/15/2026 Recall of Prepackaged Rice Due to Excessive Pesticide Residue The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) warned the public not to consume a specific batch of prepackaged rice found to contain excessive levels of pesticide residue. A recall has been initiated by the importer following testing results.
Chemical · Excessive pesticide residueProduce 6/12/2026 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkiye France has notified the European commission regarding the presence of mycotoxin Ochratoxin A in dried figs imported from Turkiye.
Mycotoxin · Ochratoxin AProduce 6/3/2026 Cholera Outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria A major cholera outbreak reported by the NCDC in Borno State has resulted in over 4,000 suspected cases and multiple fatalities. The disease is primarily spread through contaminated water and food supplies.
Pathogen · Vibrio cholerae6/3/2026 Cholera Outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria A fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Borno State has resulted in 37 deaths and over 3,000 infections across seven local government areas.
Pathogen · Vibrio cholerae6/3/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa medium
Adcock Ingram Citro-Soda Recall Adcock Ingram's over-the-counter division issued a product recall for certain Citro-Soda products in South Africa.
OtherOther Adcock Ingram 6/3/2026 Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa South African government is implementing response measures to handle an ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak while attempting to maintain livestock export markets.
Pathogen · Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virusMeat 6/2/2026 Cholera Outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria An outbreak of cholera in Borno State has resulted in over 40 deaths and 3,000 infections across seven local government areas. The disease is typically linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation in several communities.
Pathogen · Vibrio cholerae6/2/2026 Physical contamination (woody stems) in plant-based burger from the Netherlands Plant-based burgers from the Netherlands were reported for containing woody stems, posing a physical hazard.
Foreign object · Woody stemsProduce 6/1/2026 Jakarta Post (Indonesia) · Indonesia critical
Family Deaths Linked to Potential Meat Poisoning in Indonesia Police are investigating food poisoning as the cause of death for a family, focusing on samples of barbeque meat currently undergoing laboratory testing.
ANVISA orders recall of Casa de Mãe grated coconut Brazilian regulator ANVISA ordered the recall of lot 13/25 of Casa de Mãe grated coconut after testing found excess sulphur dioxide.
Chemical · Excess sulphur dioxideBakery / dried coconut Casa de Mãe · Brazil 5/28/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Tiger Brands Listeriosis Class Action Court Ruling The court ordered the NHLS and NICD to pay punitive costs over procedural ineptitude in the ongoing class action lawsuit following a massive listeriosis outbreak linked to Tiger Brands' facilities.
Pathogen · Listeria monocytogenesMeat Tiger Brands (Enterprise Foods) 5/28/2026 Insufficient heat treatment in canned beans Notification 2026.4667 relates to canned beans that underwent insufficient heat treatment, potentially compromising product safety.
Pathogen · Risk of microbiological spoilage/botulism due to insufficient heat treatmentProcessed food 5/26/2026 Sensory changes in beef (fake tenderloin) Notification regarding beef products exhibiting sensory changes and being marketed as fake tenderloin.
Other · Sensory changesMeat 5/26/2026 Food Safety News (global) · United States high
USDA Issues Warning Over Beef Kofta E. coli Outbreak The USDA has warned consumers about beef kofta linked to a series of E. coli illnesses occurring between late March and April 2026, associated with The Kabob Shop restaurant locations.
Pathogen · E. coliMeat The Kabob Shop · United States site 5/24/2026 FDA CVM (Pet food/Feed) · United States high
FDA Advisory: Contamination in Raaw Energy Dog Food Lots The FDA issued an advisory warning not to feed eight lots of Raaw Energy dog food due to contamination with harmful bacteria. This contamination poses a health risk to both the pets consuming the food and the humans handling it.
Pathogen · Harmful BacteriaPet food — dog pet food dog Raaw Energy · United States 5/22/2026 MPI (New Zealand) · New Zealand medium
Hellers Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders Recall Hellers brand Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders have been recalled due to the potential presence of foreign matter in the form of black plastic.
Foreign object · Black plasticMeat Hellers Limited · New Zealand Hellers site 5/19/2026 The Age (Australia) · Australia critical
Cake Dust Recalled Due to Heavy Metal Hazards A metallic cake decorating powder has been urgently recalled across Australia after a Queensland child suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized in a coma.
Chemical · Heavy metal contaminationBakery 5/18/2026 Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert Recall Gü is recalling Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert because the product may contain hazelnuts and soya lecithin which are not declared on the label.
Allergen · Undeclared hazelnuts and soyaDairy Gü 5/13/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Albright's Raw Pet Food Recall Due to Salmonella The FDA issued a recall for a batch of Albright's Raw Pet Food frozen dog food after routine testing detected Salmonella contamination.
Pathogen · SalmonellaPet food — dog pet food dog Albright's Raw Pet Food · United States site 5/12/2026 Pycoxistrobin in peppers from Egypt Pesticide residue (Pycoxistrobin) was detected in peppers originating from Egypt during a routine sampling.
Chemical · PycoxistrobinProduce 5/10/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Sanfilippo & Son Recalls Tree Nuts Due to Potential Salmonella John B. Sanfilippo and Son has voluntarily recalled several snack nut products across various brands due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Pathogen · SalmonellaProduce John B. Sanfilippo and Son · United States Good & Gather, Southern Style Nuts, Fisher, Squirrel Brand site 5/7/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Recall of bag potato chips due to potential Salmonella contamination Various brands of potato chips are being voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination in the dry milk powder supplied by California Dairies, Inc.
Pathogen · SalmonellaSnack California Dairies, Inc. · United States Various site 5/5/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · New Zealand high
A2 Milk Recalls Infant Formula Due to Cereulide Contamination New Zealand’s a2 Milk Company is recalling three batches of its a2 Platinum infant milk formula sold in the US after testing detected cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · CereulideInfant formula The a2 Milk Company · New Zealand a2 Milk site 5/4/2026 Rat Poison Contamination in HiPP Baby Food Austrian authorities arrested a suspect following the discovery of rat poison in baby food jars, leading to a product recall by a Swiss manufacturer.
Chemical · Rat poison (Rodenticide)Infant formula HiPP · Switzerland ↑ HiPP Group site 5/3/2026 HiPP Baby Food Jars Recall Due to Contamination HiPP issued a product recall for baby food jars due to contamination issues; the news report also links this to a broader legal context following an arrest and an unrelated virus outbreak.
Other · Tainted baby foodInfant formula HiPP · Switzerland ↑ HiPP Group site 5/3/2026 A2 Milk Recalls US Baby Formula Due to Toxin Detection The a2 Milk Co. has initiated a recall of specific batches of infant formula in the US after detecting a toxin associated with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Other · Bacterial toxin (e.g. Bacillus cereus toxin or similar)Infant formula The a2 Milk Company · New Zealand ↑ The a2 Milk Company Limited a2 Milk site 5/3/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa high
E. coli Contamination in Nelson Mandela Bay Water Reservoirs Vandalism and infrastructure neglect in Nelson Mandela Bay have led to human waste exposure and E. coli contamination in the public water supply.
Pathogen · E. coliBeverage Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality · South Africa site 5/3/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Ultra Brand Pet Food Recall due to Salmonella Certain batches of dry pet food brands, including Ultra, have been recalled following reports of dog illnesses and veterinary consultations due to Salmonella contamination.
Pathogen · SalmonellaPet food — dog Grand-Pa Foods · South Africa Ultra 5/3/2026 Food Safety News (global)
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Headcheese Linked to Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak Laboratory testing confirmed that Daisy Brand headcheese is contaminated with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes.
Pathogen · Listeria monocytogenesMeat Daisy Brand5/1/2026 FSSAI Seizure of Misbranded Alkaline Water FSSAI West Region officials seized quantities of misbranded 'Alkaline Water' due to the inclusion of non-permitted ingredients and significant labelling violations.
Mislabelling · Non-permitted ingredients and labelling violationsBeverages 5/1/2026 Cholera Outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria Health authorities have reported a major cholera outbreak in Borno State with 37 fatalities and over 3,000 cases across seven Local Government Areas as of May 2026.
Pathogen · Vibrio cholerae5/1/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
FSIS Recall 007-2026 Product Labels This document contains official labels related to FSIS recall 007-2026. The alert provides visual identification for domestic products subject to safety actions, excluding specific future production dates.
Other · Details associated with specific recall 007-2026Meat 5/1/2026 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Sprout Salads in Europe An outbreak of Salmonella associated with the consumption of contaminated sprouted seed sprouts has left at least 50 people ill across several European countries.
Pathogen · SalmonellaProduce 4/29/2026 Anvisa recalls frozen sardines due to Salmonella contamination The Brazilian health agency Anvisa ordered the recall of a batch of frozen sardines after the identification of Salmonella spp. bacteria.
Pathogen · Salmonella spp.Seafood 4/29/2026 ARCSA alerts on bacteria in La Artesanal chocolate ice cream lot Ecuador’s ARCSA warned consumers about bacterial presence in lot 26-01-026D of La Artesanal chocolate-flavoured milk ice cream with vegetable fat.
Pathogen · Bacterial contaminationDairy / frozen dessert La Artesanal · Ecuador 4/29/2026 FreshRealm Bankruptcy Following Blue Apron Food Recalls FreshRealm, the exclusive meal kit manufacturer for Blue Apron, has filed for bankruptcy following financial distress linked to food-recall disputes and operational challenges.
OtherReady-to-eat meals FreshRealm · United States Blue Apron site 4/28/2026 La Nación (Argentina)
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Environmental Working Group's 2026 Dirty Dozen Pesticide Report An analysis of pesticide residue exposure identifying strawberry as the commodity most likely to contain chemical residues even after washing.
Chemical · Pesticide residuesProduce 4/28/2026 Nestlé Infant Formula Recall Nestlé SA reports first-quarter sales growth while managing the financial fallout from a significant product recall impacting its infant formula division.
OtherInfant formula Nestlé SA · Switzerland Nestlé site 4/23/2026 El Mercurio (Chile) · Chile critical
Minsal Retira Choritos en Conserva Antartic por Presencia de Bacteria El Ministerio de Salud de Chile ordenó el retiro de choritos en conserva de la marca Antartic tras detectarse una peligrosa bacteria, en medio de la investigación por la muerte de un menor en Curanilahue.
Pathogen · Bacterial contaminationSeafood Antartic · Chile 4/23/2026 MFDS (South Korea) · Austria critical
Recalled Austrian Baby Food Jars Due to Rodenticide Detection The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has issued an inspection directive following a voluntary recall of Austrian baby food in glass jars after the detection of rodenticide.
Chemical · RodenticideInfant formula 4/22/2026 HiPP Baby Food Recalled in Austria Due to Tampering with Rat Poison HiPP has initiated a recall of baby food products in Austria after local police discovered a tampered jar containing rodent poison.
Chemical · Rodent poisonInfant formula HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG · Germany ↑ HiPP Holding HiPP site 4/20/2026 G1 Globo (Brazil)
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Rat Poison Contamination in Baby Food Alert Baby food products were recalled across Europe due to the suspected deliberate adulteration with rat poison. The products were removed as a precautionary measure following the discovery of the contamination.
Chemical · Rat poisonInfant formula 4/20/2026 Recall of California Dairies Inc. Powdered Milk Products due to Salmonella California Dairies Inc. recalled bulk powdered milk and buttermilk distributed to wholesale distributors and manufacturers due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Pathogen · SalmonellaDairy California Dairies Inc. 4/20/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · Austria critical
Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Jars in Austria Austrian police and Spar supermarkets issued a recall for HiPP baby food after rat poison was discovered inside a jar.
Chemical · Rat poisonInfant formula HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG · Germany ↑ HiPP Group HiPP site 4/19/2026 HiPP Baby-Food Recall in Austria Due to Tampering HiPP Holding has recalled its entire line of baby-food jars from SPAR supermarkets in Austria following concerns of potential product tampering.
Other · TamperingInfant formula HiPP Holding · Germany HiPP site 4/18/2026 HiPP Baby Food Recall in Austria HiPP baby food jars have been recalled from over 1,000 SPAR supermarkets across Austria due to unspecified safety concerns raised by the manufacturer and the retailer.
Other · Safety concernsInfant formula HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG · Germany HiPP site 4/18/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Shoprite Checkers Deli Hummus Recall due to Listeria Shoprite Checkers recalled its Deli Hummus range in September 2024 following laboratory confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Pathogen · Listeria monocytogenesProduce Shoprite Checkers · South Africa ↑ Shoprite Holdings Ltd site 4/15/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Hummus manufacturer referred to tribunal following listeria detection A hummus manufacturer has been referred to a tribunal following a recall initiated by Shoprite Checkers in September 2024 due to the presence of Listeria.
Pathogen · ListeriaProduce Shoprite Checkers · South Africa ↑ Shoprite Holdings site 4/14/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Checkers and OK Foods Recall Hummus Due to Listeria Checkers and OK Foods have recalled hummus products after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) found Listeria monocytogenes contamination, leading to legal action against the supplier BM Foods.
Pathogen · Listeria monocytogenesProduce BM Foods · South Africa Checkers, OK Foods site 4/14/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa critical
South Africa Product Recalls Q1 2026 This report details over 15 product and trade recalls occurring in South Africa within the first three months of 2026, highlighting a significant spike in safety incidents.
Other · Multiple hazards including pathogens and contaminants4/10/2026 Jakarta Post (Indonesia) · Indonesia high
Dozens of children hospitalized in East Jakarta after free school meals 72 children from four schools in East Jakarta experienced food poisoning symptoms after consuming free school lunches provided at school.
PathogenPrepared dishes 4/6/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States low
FSIS Public Health Alert Retraction The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting a previously issued public health alert from April 2026.
Other · Retraction of previous alertMeat 4/6/2026 Food Safety News (global) · United States critical
Recalls of Ready-To-Eat Pasta Meals Due to Listeria The USDA announced recalls for three ready-to-eat pasta meals in June 2025 following concerns regarding Listeria contamination.
Pathogen · ListeriaMeat 4/1/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Reciprocal of 25,000 Boxes of Bread and Pizza Due to Metal Fragments The FDA ordered a voluntary recall of over 25,000 cases of bread and pizza products across the United States due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
Foreign object · Metal fragmentBakery 4/1/2026 Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil) · Brazil medium
Justiça mantém multa ao Assaí por vender alimento vencido The court upheld a R$ 300,000 fine against retailer Assaí for offering expired food products for sale in December 2021.
Other · Expired products Assaí Atacadista · Brazil ↑ Sendas Distribuidora S.A. site 4/1/2026 Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil) · Brazil high
Bacterial Outbreak at Pizzaria Pombal Laboratory reports confirmed bacterial contamination in food served at a pizzeria in Paraíba, Brazil, after more than 100 people reported falling ill. The contamination is attributed to improper food handling practices.
Pathogen · Bacterial contamination (unspecified bacteria)Bakery Pizzaria Pombal · Brazil 3/28/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa medium
Slimsy Pomegranate Squash concentrate recalled The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for Slimsy Pomegranate Squash concentrate due to potential safety concerns.
OtherBeverages Slimsy · South Africa 3/26/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa high
Sahpra recalls Citro-Soda due to contamination risks The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has ordered a recall of specific batches of Citro-Soda due to contamination risks identified during manufacturing inspections.
Other · Manufacturing contamination risksOther Adcock Ingram · South Africa Citro-Soda site 3/24/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Trader Joe's Frozen Food Recall Due to Potential Glass Contamination The FDA has recalled over 9.8 million kilograms of frozen food products from Trader Joe's and other brands due to the possible presence of glass fragments.
Foreign object · GlassProduce Trader Joe's · United States ↑ ALDI Nord site 3/23/2026 Anvisa suspends Aptamil infant formula batches due to toxin detection The Brazilian regulatory agency Anvisa has suspended specific batches of Aptamil infant formula following the detection of a toxin, advising immediate discontinuation of use.
Chemical · Toxin detectionInfant formula Danone Nutricia · France ↑ Danone Aptamil site 3/19/2026 ANVISA bans sale of infant formula after toxin contamination risk ANVISA prohibited sale of affected Aptamil Premium 1 infant formula lots after a preventive recall linked to toxin contamination risk.
Chemical · Toxin contamination riskInfant formula Danone / Nutricia · France ↑ Danone Aptamil Premium 1 site 3/19/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Clicks Recall of MADE 4 TOTS Chicken Corn Puffs for Listeria Clicks has issued an immediate recall for MADE 4 TOTS Chicken Corn Puffs after a batch tested positive for Listeria contamination.
Pathogen · ListeriaInfant formula Clicks · South Africa ↑ Clicks Group Limited MADE 4 TOTS site 3/16/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa medium
Clicks Recalls Made 4 Tots Corn Puffs Due to Listeria Detection Clicks has issued a recall for a batch of 12g Made 4 Tots Corn Puffs after testing positive for non-pathogenic Listeria. The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure product safety for infants.
Pathogen · Listeria (non-pathogenic)Infant formula Clicks Group Limited · South Africa Made 4 Tots site 3/15/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa medium
Clicks Recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken The National Consumer Commission announced a recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g snacks supplied by Clicks Retailers due to unspecified contamination.
Other · ContaminationInfant formula Clicks Retailers Pty Limited · South Africa ↑ Clicks Group Limited Made for Tots site 3/15/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa high
RCL Foods Recall of Condemned Pet Food After Stolen Stock Enters Retail RCL Foods is recalling 115,045 bags of dry pet food after condemned stock, originally slated for destruction, was stolen and illegally distributed to retail shelves.
Other · Illegal distribution of condemned/expired stockPet food — dog RCL Foods Limited · South Africa ↑ Remgro RCL Foods site 3/12/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
NCC recalls Bobtail, Catmor and Bonzo pet food over Salmonella The National Consumer Commission (NCC) recalled over 115,000 units of dry pet food due to potential Salmonella contamination, posing risks to both pets and owners.
Pathogen · SalmonellaPet food — dog National Consumer Commission · South Africa Bobtail, Catmor, Bonzo site 3/9/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
Ajinomoto Foods North America Chicken Fried Rice Recall Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is recalling chicken fried rice products due to potential contamination with foreign matter.
Foreign object · Possible foreign matter contaminationMeat Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. 3/9/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
RCL Foods Recalls Bobtail and Bonzo Pet Food for Salmonella RCL Foods has issued an urgent recall for several dry dog and cat food brands, including Bobtail and Bonzo, due to potential Salmonella contamination which poses a risk to both pets and owners.
Pathogen · SalmonellaPet food — dog pet food dog RCL Foods · South Africa ↑ Remgro Bobtail, Bonzo site 3/6/2026 News24 (South Africa) · Europe critical
Recall of Baby Formula in South Africa Over Toxin Concerns Approximately 3,000 units of baby formula are being recalled in South Africa due to concerns regarding toxin contamination.
Mycotoxin · ToxinInfant formula 3/6/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
RCL FOODS Nationwide Pet Food Recall due to Salmonella Risk RCL Foods has announced a nationwide recall of pet food products across South Africa due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Pathogen · SalmonellaPet food RCL Foods Limited · South Africa ↑ Remgro Limited RCL Foods site 3/6/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Recall of Bobtail and Catmor Pet Food due to Contamination RCL Foods has expanded a massive recall of popular pet food brands like Bobtail and Catmor due to the distribution of stolen contaminated stock. The safety alert indicates a more severe fallout than initially reported for the South African pet food market.
Other · Stolen contaminated productPet food — dog RCL Foods · South Africa Bobtail, Catmor site 3/5/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Massive Rice Recall Due to Potential Glass Contamination Over 36 million kilograms of frozen rice products are being recalled from major retailers like Trader Joe's due to potential contamination with fragments of glass.
Foreign object · GlassProduce Ajinomoto Foods North America · United States ↑ Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Trader Joe's, Ajinomoto Foods site 3/5/2026 Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is urging stronger state-level action to combat a worsening outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness often transmitted via food contaminated by infected rodent excreta.
Pathogen · Lassa virus3/4/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Stolen Contaminated Pet Food Alert in Gauteng Batches of contaminated pet food from RCL Foods were stolen and are being illegally sold in Gauteng, sparking a public safety warning.
Other · Contamination (unspecified/stolen goods)Pet food — dog pet food dog RCL Foods · South Africa ↑ Remgro RCL Foods brands site 3/1/2026 Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil) · France critical
Infant Test Positives for Cereulide Toxins Following Formula Recall in France A baby tested positive for cereulide after a series of infant formula recalls in France linked to vomiting and diarrhea cases, with authorities investigating possible links to two deaths.
Pathogen · Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin)Infant formula 2/27/2026 NAFDAC Alert: Recall of Aptamil and Cow & Gate Infant Milk The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the recall of several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant milk due to possible contamination.
OtherInfant formula Danone Nutricia North America · France ↑ Danone Aptamil, Cow & Gate site 2/26/2026 Danone and Nestle Infant Formula Recall Due to Cereulide Contamination Danone and Nestle have issued recalls for infant formula products following potential contamination with the toxin cereulide.
Pathogen · Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin)Infant formula Danone · France ↑ Danone S.A. Danone, Nestle site 2/20/2026 MPI (New Zealand) · New Zealand high
Zaroa NZ Products Recall Various Zaroa NZ meat products are being recalled because they were manufactured without the required food safety controls. This recall affects products sold between specific dates and highlights potential regulatory non-compliance.
Other · Lack of required food safety controlsMeat MeatUP Limited · New Zealand Zaroa NZ site 2/20/2026 ARCSA reports preventive voluntary withdrawal of Bebelac Gold 1 lots ARCSA reported a preventive voluntary withdrawal of specific Bebelac Gold 1 infant formula lots as a precautionary sanitary measure.
Other · Precautionary sanitary withdrawalInfant formula Nutricia / Danone · France ↑ Danone Bebelac Gold 1 site 2/20/2026 ANMAT (Argentina) · Argentina medium
ANMAT food alert lists Nucete olive oil market prohibition Argentina’s ANMAT food alerts page listed a February 2026 prohibition involving Nucete extra virgin olive oil under its food alerts and withdrawals section.
Other · Regulatory food alertOils Nucete · Argentina 2/19/2026 FSA Feed (UK) · United Kingdom high
Danone Recalls Aptamil and Cow & Gate Formulas due to Cereulide Toxin Danone is recalling several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk products due to the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin)Infant formula Danone · France ↑ Danone S.A. Aptamil, Cow & Gate site 2/18/2026 Jakarta Post (Indonesia) · Indonesia high
Mass food poisoning at SMK HKBP Sidikalang Approximately 200 students fell ill with symptoms of stomachaches and nausea after consuming government-provided school lunches in North Sumatra.
Third infant death in France linked to suspected contaminated infant milk French health authorities have reported a third infant death associated with the consumption of infant formula that was previously recalled due to contamination suspicions.
Pathogen · Suspected bacterial contaminationInfant formula 2/11/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States critical
CS Beef Packers, LLC Ground Beef Recall CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential contamination with E. coli O145.
Pathogen · E. coli O145Meat CS Beef Packers, LLC · United States site 2/11/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
Recall of ButtaNutt Peanut Butter due to Aflatoxin Contamination An urgent recall has been issued for ButtaNutt peanut butter after tests revealed dangerous levels of aflatoxin contamination.
Mycotoxin · AflatoxinSpreads ButtaNutt · South Africa site 2/10/2026 ButtaNutt Peanut Butter Recall Due to Aflatoxin The National Consumer Commission of South Africa recalled several ButtaNutt peanut butter products following routine quality tests that detected unsafe levels of aflatoxin.
Mycotoxin · AflatoxinProduce ButtaNutt · South Africa site 2/10/2026 Recalled Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula in Namibia The City of Windhoek has instructed retailers to immediately remove Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula from shelves following a recall notice.
Other · Not specified in snippetInfant formula Nestlé · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. site 2/9/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
ButtaNutt Peanut Butter Recall ButtaNutt has recalled certain peanut butter products due to concentrations of aflatoxin exceeding legal safety limits.
Mycotoxin · AflatoxinSpreads ButtaNutt · South Africa site 2/9/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa high
NCC recalls ButtaNutt peanut butter due to aflatoxin The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has initiated a recall for certain ButtaNutt peanut butter products following the detection of unsafe levels of aflatoxin.
Mycotoxin · AflatoxinProduce ButtaNutt · South Africa site 2/9/2026 Danone Infant Formula Recall Expansion Due to Cereulide Toxin Danone has expanded its recall of infant formulas across Europe following the detection of cereulide toxin. The toxin, produced by Bacillus cereus, is linked to cases of food poisoning and severe vomiting.
Pathogen · Bacillus cereus (Cereulide toxin)Infant formula Danone S.A. · France Danone site 2/6/2026 G1 Globo (Brazil) · United Kingdom critical
UK investigation into infant formula food poisoning cases United Kingdom authorities are investigating 36 probable cases of food poisoning in infants linked to recalled Nestlé infant formula products.
Pathogen · Food poisoning (specific pathogen under investigation)Infant formula Nestlé UK · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. Nestlé site 2/5/2026 Nestle Widens Infant Formula Recall Due to Cereulide Contamination Nestle has expanded a recall of Guigoz infant formula in France after the toxin cereulide, linked to a supplier in China, was detected.
Pathogen · CereulideInfant formula Nestle France · Switzerland ↑ Nestle S.A. Guigoz site 2/4/2026 Anvisa Interdicts La Vaquita Condensed Milk Due to Bacterial Contamination The Brazilian regulatory agency Anvisa has banned a batch of La Vaquita semi-skimmed condensed milk after microbiological tests identified bacterial contamination.
Pathogen · Microbiological contaminationDairy La Vaquita · Brazil 2/4/2026 Jakarta Post (Indonesia) · Indonesia high
Large-scale food poisoning from Indonesian free meal program Nearly 2,000 students in Indonesia have suffered food poisoning this year, including a recent outbreak in Jambi where 145 students fell ill after consuming a soto meal.
PathogenMeat Free Nutritious Meal program · Indonesia ↑ Government of Indonesia 2/4/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa critical
RCL Foods Major Dog Food Recall RCL Foods issued a widespread recall in November 2025 affecting nearly half of the dry dog food supply in South Africa due to a safety crisis.
OtherPet food — dog RCL Foods · South Africa ↑ Remgro Limited site 2/3/2026 Baby Formula Recall Risk Increases Over EU Toxin Limits The European Union has advised on strict limits for a specific toxin in infant formula, leading to expectations of significant recalls across major food producers.
Chemical · ToxinInfant formula Nestlé SA · Switzerland Nestlé, Danone, Lactalis site 2/2/2026 Reuters (global) · European Union critical
EU Tightens Cereulide Toxin Limits in Baby Formula Following Global Recalls The EU's advice to lower the threshold for cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, has triggered a wave of precautionary global recalls for infant formula products.
Pathogen · Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin)Infant formula 2/2/2026 Straits Times (Singapore) · Indonesia high
Students in Indonesia suffer food poisoning from free meals Approximately 2000 students across Indonesia, including a recent case of 145 students in Muaro Jambi, have suffered food poisoning after consuming government-provided free meals.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India India is experiencing an outbreak of Nipah virus, which can spread to humans through the consumption of food contaminated by infected animal secretions.
Pathogen · Nipah virusProduce 1/29/2026 Foodwatch Files Complaint in Paris Court Over Baby-Milk Recalls Consumer group Foodwatch filed a legal complaint in Paris regarding massive infant-formula recalls affecting major food giants.
Pathogen · Not specified in snippetInfant formula 1/29/2026 Nestle Infant Formula Contamination and Recall A consumer group filed a complaint following reports of a baby in Belgium falling ill due to contaminated Nestle infant formula.
PathogenInfant formula Nestle · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. site 1/29/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Recalls of candy, food, and daily items due to rodent infestation The FDA initiated a recall of various food products following an inspection that revealed unsanitary conditions, including rodent excrement and urine at distribution facilities.
Other · Rodent infestation (excrement and urine)Other 1/29/2026 Bloomberg · United States of America critical
Baby Formula Recall and Contamination Patterns Increasing complexity in infant formula designed to mimic breast milk is linked to a widening recall and safety system struggles due to contamination risks.
Pathogen · Cronobacter sakazakii or SalmonellaInfant formula 1/28/2026 Danone Expands Infant Formula Recall for Bacillus Cereus Danone has expanded its recall of infant formulas due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria.
Pathogen · Bacillus cereusInfant formula Danone Ltda · France ↑ Danone S.A. Danone site 1/27/2026 Vitagermine Infant Formula Recall French company Vitagermine widened a recall of infant formula batches due to concerns over contamination that impacted market shares of major food producers.
Other · Contamination (unspecified)Infant formula Vitagermine · France site 1/26/2026 Danone Widenes Infant Formula Recall After Second Death Reported in France Danone SA expanded its infant formula recall following reports of a second infant death in France linked to a toxin crisis involving multiple major dairy producers.
Other · Toxin crisisInfant formula Danone SA · France Danone site 1/23/2026 Danone Recalls Baby Formula Due to Cereulide Contamination Danone has recalled specific batches of infant formula produced in Ireland following the detection of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · CereulideInfant formula Danone · France ↑ Danone S.A. site 1/23/2026 DIGESA lists voluntary preventive withdrawal of Alula Gold Premium products Peru’s DIGESA 2026 communications archive lists a preventive voluntary market withdrawal and non-consumption notice for Alula Gold Premium and Alula Gold Comfort Premium products imported by Sanulac Nutrición Perú SAC.
Other · Preventive withdrawal noticeInfant formula Sanulac Nutrición Perú SAC · Peru Alula Gold 1/23/2026 Bangkok Post (Thailand)
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Danone and Nestle Infant Formula Recall Dairy giants Danone and Nestle are recalling specific batches of infant formula in Singapore after the detection of a toxin.
Other · ToxinInfant formula Nestle Singapore · Switzerland ↑ Nestle S.A. Danone, Nestle site 1/22/2026 Lactalis, Danone, and Nestle Baby Formula Recall in Singapore Authorities in Singapore have recalled Dumex (Danone), Nestle, and Lactalis baby formula products due to potential contamination concerns.
Pathogen · SalmonellaInfant formula Lactalis · France ↑ Groupe Lactalis Dumex, Nestle, Lactalis site 1/22/2026 Global Recall of Nestlé Infant Formula Due to Cereulide Toxin Nestlé has issued a worldwide recall of infant formula products following the discovery of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin)Infant formula Nestlé S.A. · Switzerland Nestlé site 1/22/2026 Minsal Food Alert: Cereulide Contamination Risk in Infant Formula The Chilean Ministry of Health (Minsal) issued a food alert due to the presence of Cereulide (Bacillus cereus toxin) in nutritional products, posing a significant risk to infants.
Pathogen · Bacillus cereus (Cereulide toxin)Infant formula Danone Nutricia · France ↑ Danone Nutricia site 1/22/2026 Sanulac Chile Recalls Alula Infant Formula Due to Toxin Sanulac Chile has initiated a voluntary recall of several batches of Alula brand infant milk after the Ministry of Health (Minsal) issued a food alert regarding the presence of a toxin.
Mycotoxin · ToxinInfant formula SANULAC CHILE · Chile ↑ Lactalis Alula site 1/22/2026 Nestlé Recall of NAN Products Due to Bacillus Cereus Toxin Nestlé has issued a recall for certain NAN infant products due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The company has urged the public to discontinue use to ensure food safety.
Pathogen · Bacillus cereusInfant formula Nestlé · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. NAN site 1/13/2026 Recall of Tomato Sauce due to Glass Fragments Anvisa ordered the recall and seizure of imported tomato sauce batches after identifying the presence of glass fragments, posing a physical risk to consumers.
Foreign object · Glass fragmentsProduce 1/8/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Nestlé baby formula contamination hits South African shelves Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall for baby formula in South Africa due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · Bacillus cereus (cereulide toxin)Infant formula Nestlé South Africa · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. Nestlé site 1/8/2026 Anvisa Suspends Batches of Nestlé Infant Formulas Due to Contamination Risk The Brazilian health regulator Anvisa has suspended specific batches of various Nestlé infant formulas, including brands like Nan and Nestogeno, due to potential contamination risks.
Other · Risk of contamination (specific agent not specified in description)Infant formula Nestlé Brasil Ltda. · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. Nestlé site 1/8/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa critical
NAN Baby Formula Recall Due to Cereulide Toxin The National Consumer Commission has recalled a batch of NAN baby formula after the discovery of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Pathogen · CereulideInfant formula Nestlé South Africa · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé NAN site 1/8/2026 AI-curated from public sources. Always verify against the original notice linked on each card before acting.