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Save South Africa Civic Movement wants state of emergency declared over food contamination cases The Save South Africa Civic Movement has called for a state of emergency following a series of food contamination cases across South Africa. This includes the death of six children in Naledi, Soweto, who consumed snacks contaminated with a restricted pesticide.
Snack food · South Africa ↑ unknown unknown 8/3/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa critical
SA govt ignored warning about food contamination related to pesticides Laboratory tests revealed that the highly toxic pesticide Terbufos, used in spaza shops to manage insects, is responsible for the deaths of more than 20 children in South Africa.
Food · South Africa Unknown 8/3/2026 Anxiety mounts over unsafe Indomie noodles Concerns have been raised following a recall of Indomie noodles due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs. These undeclared ingredients pose a significant health risk to consumers with sensitivities or allergies to these substances.
Processed food · unknown Indomie site 8/3/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
Clicks issues immediate recall on kids' snacks amid Listeria fears The National Consumer Commission has recalled MADE 4 TOTS Chicken Corn Puffs sold at Clicks stores after a batch tested positive for Listeria contamination.
Kids' snacks · South Africa ↑ Clicks Group Limited MADE 4 TOTS site 8/3/2026 Premium Times (Nigeria) · unknown critical
Nestle expands global recall of baby formula over contamination concerns Nestle has expanded its global recall of baby formula products due to contamination concerns. The alert, reported by Premium Times, indicates a widespread safety issue affecting infant nutrition products.
Infant and baby foods · Switzerland ↑ Nestle S.A. site 8/3/2026 Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is recalling spaghetti and chicken products due to potential foreign matter contamination. The products were distributed to North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Prepared Foods · USA site 7/31/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of spaghetti and chicken products due to the potential presence of foreign matter contamination.
Ready-to-eat meals · United States site 7/31/2026 Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Frozen Blueberries (July 2026) Publix has proactively recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination identified during an outbreak investigation.
Frozen Fruits · USA ↑ Publix Super Markets, Inc. GreenWise site 7/30/2026 AllAfrica · Democratic Republic of the Congo critical
Congo-Kinshasa: Hunger Hampers Ebola Response As Cases Top 3,200 in DR Congo An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has infected over 3,200 people. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that severe hunger is undermining the response efforts.
None · None site 7/29/2026 Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Recalls Not Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) Bacon Product Imported without the Benefit of Import Reinspection Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,036 pounds of not ready-to-eat (NRTE) smoked bacon product that was imported from Canada without the benefit of import reinspection. The omission means the products did not undergo the necessary safety and quality checks required upon entry to the U.S.
Meat · United States Maple Leaf Foods site 7/24/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa critical
Public Protector finding ignores supply chain sources behind 23 suspected child food poisoning deaths An investigation into the deaths of at least 23 children due to suspected food poisoning in 2024. Health inspectors identified severe hygiene failures including rodent infestations and improper food storage in local shops (spaza shops), pointing to systemic issues in the food supply chain.
General groceries · South Africa ↑ Unknown Various 7/23/2026 Frozen food recall due to plastic contamination fears A popular frozen food sold nationwide at Woolworths and Coles has been issued an urgent recall due to potential plastic contamination that could pose serious health risks to consumers.
Frozen Foods · Australia ↑ unknown unknown site 7/17/2026 Investigation of 9-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce Investigation into a 9-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico. Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing the affected products from the market.
Vegetables and vegetable products · Mexico ↑ Taylor Fresh Foods Taylor Fresh Foods site 7/17/2026 Investigation of 5-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses FDA is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to iceberg lettuce. Taylor Farms de Mexico has voluntarily removed iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico from the market due to potential health risks.
Vegetables · Mexico ↑ Taylor Fresh Foods Taylor Fresh Foods site 7/17/2026 Popular kids' snack Chickadees recalled nationwide after shock find Batches of Chickadees Multipack snacks are being recalled nationwide due to contamination issues across several pack sizes.
Snacks · Australia Chickadees site 7/13/2026 Corey Feldman released from hospital after bout of food poisoning Actor Corey Feldman was hospitalized following a severe case of food poisoning that manifested during a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. After undergoing medical tests for various abdominal issues, his representatives confirmed the diagnosis was food poisoning.
unknown · unknown site 7/12/2026 Safety recall made on Chickadees after rubber found in packets Certain packets of chicken-flavoured Chickadees corn and rice-based snacks are being recalled due to potential contamination with rubber fragments, which may pose a choking or injury risk.
Corn and rice-based snacks · Australia Chickadees 7/10/2026 Snackbrands Australia - Chickadees Various Sizes Snackbrands Australia is recalling various sizes of Chickadees snacks due to the potential presence of foreign matter (rubber), which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
Snack Foods · Australia ↑ The Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Chickadees site 7/10/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa medium
National Consumer Commission recalls a range of SPAR yoghurt products The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for 3,987 units of SPAR yoghurt and active drinking yoghurt products across various flavors due to unspecified safety concerns. Consumers are urged to return products with a sell-by date of 9 August 2026 and a use-by date of 12 August 2026.
Dairy products · South Africa ↑ The SPAR Group Ltd site 7/10/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa medium
SPAR recalls multiple yoghurts over spoilage, gastro risk SPAR has issued a recall for several yoghurt product lines including fat-free, low-fat, and double-cream varieties. The recall was prompted by potential spoilage which poses a gastrointestinal illness risk to consumers.
Dairy products · South Africa ↑ The SPAR Group Ltd SPAR, Indulge site 7/9/2026 The Butcher Barn brand meat products recalled due to undeclared mustard and soy Recall of The Butcher Barn brand meat products because of the presence of undeclared mustard and soy, which pose a risk to individuals with allergies to these ingredients.
Meat and meat products · Canada 7/9/2026 Investigation of 5-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce An update on an investigation regarding a 5-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to iceberg lettuce.
Produce · USA site 7/1/2026 Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Soft Cheese - FDA The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to soft cheeses produced by Clover Hill Dairy. All Clover Hill Dairy brand cheeses currently on the market are included in the recall.
Dairy · USA 6/29/2026 The Citizen (Tanzania) · Unknown medium
Spoiled food stock destroyed in Zanzibar crackdown The Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency (ZFDA) destroyed 82 tonnes of food products, including 78 tonnes of popcorn maize and four tonnes of assorted items (rice, sweets), after they were found to be spoiled, expired, or infested with pests during storage.
Multiple food categories · Unknown 6/28/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pasta Salad Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling a specific ready-to-eat pasta salad product because it may contain undeclared allergens that were not listed on the label due to misbranding.
Prepared Dishes & Snacks · United States ↑ Reser's Fine Foods Reser's Fine Foods site 6/25/2026 Prepworld recalls fruit products because of possible contamination with Salmonella Prepworld is recalling several fruit packs across multiple UK retailers (ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, and Sainsbury's) after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi used in the products.
Fruit and vegetables · United Kingdom ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury's 6/23/2026 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.
Infant formula · Switzerland ↑ Nestlé S.A. Illuma site 6/17/2026 Five fall ill from E. coli outbreak At least five people, including a child in serious condition, fell ill after an E. coli outbreak. The incident was reported in Japan.
unknown · Japan site 6/16/2026 Five fall ill from E. coli outbreak at Nagoya Costco store Five people fell ill with food poisoning after consuming products from a Costco store in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Local authorities identified E. coli as the cause of the outbreak.
Food · Japan ↑ Costco Wholesale Corporation Costco site 6/16/2026 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.
Produce 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.
Produce 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.
Produce 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.
6/3/2026 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.
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Adcock Ingram Citro-Soda Recall Adcock Ingram's over-the-counter division issued a product recall for certain Citro-Soda products in South Africa.
Other 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.
Meat 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.
6/2/2026 Nestle Australia Ltd. - Allen's iNSiDE OUTS - 130g Nestle Australia Ltd. is recalling Allen's iNSiDE OUTS candies due to the presence of foreign matter (plastic) which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
Confectionery · Australia ↑ Nestlé Allen's site 6/2/2026 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.
Produce 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.
Bakery / dried coconut · 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.
Meat 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.
Processed food 5/26/2026 Sensory changes in beef (fake tenderloin) Notification regarding beef products exhibiting sensory changes and being marketed as fake tenderloin.
Meat 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.
Meat · 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.
Pet food — dog pet food dog · United States 5/22/2026 Raaw Energy Expands Recall of Dog Food Because of Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk Raaw Energy is voluntarily notifying the public of a recall involving dog food products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Animal & Veterinary pet food dog · USA site 5/22/2026 Study Exposes Gambia's Growing Food Safety Threat A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey in The Gambia has revealed widespread food safety risks associated with the open sale of bread. The study identified significant contamination threats from dust, flies, dirty hands, vehicle emissions, and poor bakery hygiene, highlighting a lack of protective covering for bread sold in markets and on roadsides.
Bakery products 5/20/2026 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.
Meat · 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.
Bakery 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.
Dairy Gü 5/13/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Retiran alimento congelado para perros tras detectar salmonella que amenaza a mascotas y personas La FDA emitió un retiro voluntario de un lote de alimento crudo congelado para perros de la marca Albright’s Raw Pet Food tras detectar Salmonella durante controles de rutina. El producto afectado es el 'Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced' en presentaciones de 1 libra.
Dog food pet food dog · United States Albright’s Raw Pet Food 5/12/2026 Pycoxistrobin in peppers from Egypt Pesticide residue (Pycoxistrobin) was detected in peppers originating from Egypt during a routine sampling.
Produce 5/10/2026 WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a limited outbreak of hantavirus that has resulted in at least three fatalities among passengers from an unspecified location. Hantavirus is typically spread by rodents and can cause severe respiratory or hemorrhagic illnesses in humans.
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Retiraron frutos secos del mercado estadounidense por riesgo de salmonela The manufacturer John B. Sanfilippo and Son has voluntarily recalled several snack and nut mix products across multiple brands in the United States due to potential Salmonella contamination identified by the FDA.
Frutos secos / Nut mixes · United States ↑ John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Good & Gather, Southern Style Nuts, Fisher, Squirrel Brand 5/7/2026 Anvisa suspende fabricação e determina recolhimento de produtos da marca Ypê The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended the production and ordered the recall of dish detergents, liquid laundry soaps, and disinfectants from the Ypê brand. The measure affects all batches ending in the number '1' produced at the Amparo (SP) facility due to critical failures in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and potential microbiological contamination risk.
Cleaning products (Saneantes) · Brazil Ypê site 5/7/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Retiran del mercado reconocidas marcas de papas fritas por posible contaminación con salmonella Utz Quality Foods LLC anunció el retiro voluntario de ciertos lotes de papas fritas de las marcas Dirty y Zapp’s en Estados Unidos debido a la posible presencia de salmonella en un ingrediente de polvo de leche seca suministrado por California Dairies, Inc.
Snacks · United States ↑ Utz Brands, Inc. Dirty, Zapp's 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Beverage · South Africa site 5/3/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Sick dogs, R3 000 vet bill — then the pet food recall A pet food recall was initiated after reports of dogs becoming ill, resulting in significant veterinary expenses for owners. The incident highlights potential contamination or quality issues in the product line.
Pet food pet food dog · South Africa site 5/3/2026 Planet Organic Garlic Powder 50g – Certified Organic The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Peanut) in Planet Organic Garlic Powder 50g. Consumers with a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume the product and can contact the company for a refund.
Spices and Herbs · Australia site 5/1/2026 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.
Meat 5/1/2026 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.
Beverages 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.
5/1/2026 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.
Meat 5/1/2026 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination FSIS issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that contain dairy ingredients recalled by the FDA due to potential Salmonella contamination. The alert includes multiple products and has been updated to include additional labels.
Meat and Poultry · USA Various site 4/30/2026 Anvisa determina recolhimento de sardinha por contaminação por Salmonella The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has ordered the immediate recall of a specific batch of frozen Sardinha Laje (sardine) produced by JMS Indústria e Comércio de Pescados due to the detection of Salmonella spp. The company initiated a voluntary recall after lab reports showed unsatisfactory microbiological results.
Seafood · Brazil 4/29/2026 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.
Produce 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.
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.
Dairy / frozen dessert · 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.
Ready-to-eat meals · 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.
Produce 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Seafood · 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.
Infant formula 4/22/2026 Certified Organic Garlic Powder- 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 10kg Recall of Certified Organic Garlic Powder due to undeclared peanut allergen presence. Products were sold in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and online.
Herbs and Spices · Australia ↑ Greenstorm Foods Austral Herbs site 4/21/2026 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Infant 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.
Dairy California Dairies Inc. 4/20/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · unknown critical
Rat poison found in baby food jars triggers Austrian recall Austrian police and Spar supermarkets initiated a recall of baby food jars after rat poison was discovered inside a product. The incident is currently being investigated as a case of suspected tampering.
Baby food · Austria ↑ Spar Holding AG 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.
Infant formula · Germany HiPP site 4/18/2026 HiPP baby food jars recalled from Austrian supermarkets over safety concerns An entire range of HiPP baby food jars is being recalled from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in Austria due to suspected tampering. The company stated it cannot be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into the 'HiPP Vegetable Carrot with Potato' jars, which could be life-threatening if consumed.
baby food · Germany ↑ HiPP Group site 4/18/2026 Reuters (global) · United States high
Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster A federal lawsuit alleges the USDA withheld records concerning agricultural contamination and food supply vulnerability following the toxic chemical spill from the East Palestine train derailment. Concerns center on dioxin contamination and the failure to properly test the food supply.
Multiple food categories · United States site 4/17/2026 TimesLIVE (South Africa) · South Africa high
Hummus supplier faces fine over 2024 Listeria contamination The National Consumer Commission is seeking a fine against BM Foods after a 2024 incident where Deli-branded hummus products were found to be contaminated with Listeria. The recall affected multiple batches of ready-to-eat hummus sold at Checkers retailers.
Dips and Spreads · South Africa ↑ null Deli site 4/15/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Checkers, OK Foods recall: Hummus supplier to face Tribunal over 2024 listeria contamination The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred BM Foods to the National Consumer Tribunal following an investigation into listeria contamination in hummus products. The contamination led to a recall of various hummus products sold at Checkers and OK Foods retail outlets.
Chilled dips and spreads · South Africa Checkers, OK Foods 4/14/2026 EWN (South Africa) · South Africa high
Hummus manufacturer referred to tribunal following listeria detection BM Foods Manufacturers has been referred to the National Consumer Tribunal following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in its ready-to-eat hummus products. This follows a recall initiated by Shoprite Checkers in September 2024 after laboratory tests confirmed the contamination.
Vegetables and vegetable products · South Africa unknown 4/14/2026 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.
Prepared 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.
Meat 4/6/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States medium
Retiran del mercado más de 25.000 cajas de pan y pizza por riesgo de contaminación con fragmentos de metal La FDA ordenó el retiro voluntario de más de 25.000 cajas de productos de pan y pizza elaborados por Bakkavor USA debido a la posible presencia de fragmentos de metal. Los productos afectados se distribuyeron en diez estados a través de marcas como HelloFresh, Trader Joe’s, Meijer y Harris Teeter.
Baked goods · United States ↑ Bakkavor Group HelloFresh, Trader Joe’s, Meijer, Harris Teeter 4/1/2026 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.
Meat 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.
· 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.
Bakery · Brazil 3/28/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa medium
Food safety alert: Slimsy Pomegranate Squash concentrate recalled The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for Slimsy Pomegranate Squash concentrate due to undisclosed safety concerns potentially affecting consumers.
Beverages · South Africa Slimsy 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 · South Africa Citro-Soda site 3/24/2026 Barkly Smokehouse Pty Ltd - Lux Ham 1.9 kg Barkly Smokehouse Pty Ltd is recalling Lux Ham 1.9 kg due to microbial contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold at independent retailers, including IGA, in New South Wales and Victoria.
Meat and meat products · Australia Barkly Smokehouse site 3/24/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Alerta en Estados Unidos: retiran millones de productos de Trader Joe's por posible contaminación The FDA announced a recall of over 9.8 million kilograms of frozen food products, including fried rice and shu mai, due to the potential presence of glass fragments. The recall affects 43 states and involves products manufactured by Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
Frozen prepared meals · United States ↑ Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Trader Joe's 3/23/2026 Anvisa proíbe venda de fórmula infantil contaminada por toxina Anvisa has banned the sale, distribution, and use of three specific lots of Aptamil Premium 1 infant formula (800g) after the manufacturer, Danone, reported the presence of the cereulide toxin (Bacillus cereus) during voluntary quality testing.
Infant Formula · Brazil Aptamil site 3/19/2026 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.
Infant formula · France ↑ Danone Aptamil site 3/19/2026 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.
Infant formula · 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.
Infant formula · South Africa ↑ Clicks Group Limited Made for Tots site 3/15/2026 Daily Maverick (South Africa) · South Africa high
RCL comes clean on pet food recall after stolen stock reaches retail shelves RCL Foods initiated a significant recall of dry dog food in South Africa following reports of salmonella contamination. The incident was complicated by the fact that stolen stock potentially reached retail shelves, leading to a massive reduction in the brand's supermarket presence.
Pet food pet food dog · South Africa RCL 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.
Pet food — dog · 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.
Meat Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. 3/9/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa high
Urgent warning: RCL Foods issues dry dog and cat pet food recall over Salmonella risk RCL Foods has announced an urgent recall of several dry pet food products, including popular brands like Bobtail and Bonzo, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Pet Food pet food dog · South Africa Bobtail, Bonzo site 3/6/2026 News24 (South Africa) · unknown high
SA parents asked to return 3 000 tins of baby formula over toxin fears The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of approximately 3,000 tins of Nutricia baby formula in South Africa due to potential contamination with cereulide, a heat-resistant toxin that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps. This follows a similar recall by Nestlé in January 2026.
Baby Formula · South Africa ↑ Danone site 3/6/2026 IOL (South Africa) · South Africa medium
RCL FOODS issues nationwide recall of pet food that may be contaminated with Salmonella RCL Foods has announced a nationwide recall of pet food products in South Africa due to potential Salmonella contamination. This follows a previous recall in November involving elevated deoxynivalenol levels.
Pet Food pet food other · South Africa site 3/6/2026 Infobae (Argentina) · United States high
Más de 16 millones de kilos de arroz son retirados de supermercados por posible contaminación con vidrio Trader Joe's has recalled over 36 million pounds (approx. 16 million kilos) of frozen ready-to-eat products including chicken, vegetable, and Japanese-style fried rice and chicken dumplings. The recall, initiated by manufacturer Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., follows the discovery of glass fragments in the products.
Frozen ready-to-eat meals · United States ↑ Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Trader Joe's 3/5/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Massive recall of popular pet foods, including Bobtail and Catmor, as safety scare expands RCL Foods has expanded a recall for various pet food products initially designated for destruction due to contamination. The company confirmed that stolen, contaminated batches have entered the formal retail trade, specifically affecting regions including Gauteng.
Pet Food · South Africa Bobtail, Catmor 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.
3/4/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Expands Recall for Chicken and Pork Fried Rice, Ramen, and Shu Mai Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is expanding a recall for chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai products that may be contaminated with foreign matter. The recall is classified as High - Class I.
Ready-to-eat meals · United States ↑ Ajinomoto Group Ajinomoto site 3/3/2026 News24 (South Africa) · South Africa high
Stolen, contaminated pet food has hit Gauteng Batches of pet food contaminated with Salmonella, which were sent to be destroyed, were stolen and are currently being sold in Gauteng. RCL Foods has issued a warning to the public regarding these products.
Pet Food pet food dog · South Africa Canine Cuisine, Bobtail, Catmor, Ultra Pet Dog Food 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.
Infant formula 2/27/2026 Warning: Korean seaweed snack recalled over plastic Kagro NSW Pty Ltd has recalled Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes across NSW and ACT due to the detection of foreign matter contamination (plastic), which poses a safety risk to consumers.
snacks · Australia Pinkfong 2/26/2026 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.
Infant formula · France ↑ Danone Aptamil, Cow & Gate site 2/26/2026 USDA FSIS (USA) · United States high
Rosina Food Products, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Meatball Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Rosina Food Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,462 lbs of ready-to-eat frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with foreign matter.
Meat and poultry · United States Rosina site 2/22/2026 Danone infant formula recall casts shadow over results beat Danone and Nestle reported a widespread recall of infant formula due to possible contamination with a toxin. Danone estimated the recall could hit sales by up to 70 million euros in the following quarter, though products in China were reportedly not affected.
Infant formula · France Aptamil 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.
Meat · New Zealand Zaroa NZ site 2/20/2026 AI-curated from public sources. Always verify against the original notice linked on each card before acting.