In the news

The FDA reported that Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon, has recalled two specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6 oz. cups, Use By date 08292025 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product was distributed in Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California (including Monterey, Fresno, and all locations North) and Northern Nevada (including Carson City, Reno, and Sparks). The Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds were packaged in a clear, sealed plastic cup with a lid and have the UPC 8 51222 00528 7. It has the Lot numbers 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02 and the Use By date of 08292025. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has notified the FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the company continues its investigation to determine what caused the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-curds-because-possible-health

The CFIA reported that Chaeban Ice Cream (Winnipeg, Manitoba) recalled Chaeban branded Mediterani Mascarpone Fresh Soft Cheese from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected generic Escherichia Coli (“E. Coli”). The following Fresh Soft Cheese is subject to this recall: Chaeban branded Mediterani Mascarpone Fresh Soft Cheese, sold in 250 gram plastic tubs with a best-before date code of .25 AU 01, a batch/lot of 2025050201 and a UPC of 6 28011 03061 0. The product was sold in British Columbia and Manitoba. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/chaeban-brand-mediterani-mascarpone-fresh-soft-cheese-recalled-due-generic-e-coli

The FDA reported that TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company(Tarrytown, NY)), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. The affected lots were distributed nationwide in the United States through retailers and online from December 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025. Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup is packaged in a 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottle and is sold in an outer carton with the Lot Code appearing both on the bottle label and on the bottom of the carton. This recall does not include any other Little Remedies® products. No serious adverse events have been reported to date. All lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough 4 FL OZ (118 mL) still within expiry are being included in the scope of the recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/medtech-products-inc-issues-nationwide-recall-little-remediesr-honey-cough-syrup-due-microbial

In Austria, AGES reported that Ireco Trading and Production SA is recalling CLEVER CALIFORNIA PISTACHIOS ROASTED AND UNSALTED 250G with best before date 11.03.2026 / Batch: 1-12-01-25-2 7596 from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. During a routine inspection, possible contamination with Salmonella was detected. The inventory of the affected product has been withdrawn from sale. The supplier, Ireco Trading and Production SA, regrets the incident and apologizes to all customers for the inconvenience caused. @ https://www.ages.at/mensch/produktwarnungen-produktrueckrufe/produkt/clever-kalifornische-pistazien-geroestet-und-ungesalzen-250g