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In Canada, MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company La petite chocolatière inc. (293, Grande Côte Ouest, in Lanoraie), advises the public not to consume DUBAI CHOCOLATE BAR, as it is likely to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was offered for sale between August 21 and October 27, 2025, at the establishments: Marie Pain Bakery, located at 452 Notre-Dame Street, in Repentigny, La Généreuse Butcher Shop, located at 920 Iberville Boulevard, in Repentigny, Marché Toit Rouge, located at 160 Brien Boulevard, in Repentigny, Victoria Berthierville Cheese Shop, located at 791 Gadoury Street, in Berthierville, La Shop Glacée ice cream shop, located at 280 Louis-Philippe-Picard Boulevard, Unit A, in Repentigny, La Mie Bakery, located at 1252 Notre-Dame Street, in Lavaltrie, Capri Délice, located at 500 Saint-Louis Street, in Saint-Lin-Laurentides. It was packaged in a clear plastic bag and sold at room temperature. La petite chocolatière is recalling the product as a precautionary measure. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/mise-en-garde-a-la-population-presence-possible-de-salmonelle-dans-les-barres-de-chocolat-dubai-preparees-et-vendues-par-lentreprise-la-petite-chocolatiere-inc-69043

The Seattle-based Marvel Food and Deli in Auburn, WA, recalled “Country-Style Adjika” tomato-based salsa due to a potential botulism risk from improper canning processes. The 32oz glass jars with SKU# 72176232104 were produced between Jan 2024–March 2026, sold at Marvel Food and Deli locations, and were not distributed outside the stores. To date, no illnesses have been reported relating to this product. The recall was initiated after an inspection from Public Health Seattle & King County, which found the Adjika was canned using an unapproved process that could lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product is a tomato-based salsa called ‘Country Style Adjika.’ It is canned in a 32-oz glass jar. Marvel Food and Deli says all existing in-house Country Style Adjika have been removed from the store shelves.  @ https://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/food-poisoning-information/salsa-recalled-due-to-botulism-risk/

In Australia, a Food Recall Alert reported that Datah International (Aust) Pty Ltd has issued an urgent recall for its Vadilal Grated Coconut 624-gram packs. The recall is in place for those marked with a best-before date of JUL 2027 and batch number 003OUY0B. The products have been sold in independent supermarkets throughout WA. The recall comes after the discovery of Hepatitis A contamination in the batch. @ https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/updated-120326-datah-international-aust-pty-ltd-vadilal-grated-coconut

In Canada, the CFIA reported that multiple brands of macadamia nuts and products containing them were recalled (specifically British Columbia and Alberta) in early March 2026 due to Salmonella contamination. The recall includes various raw and roasted, salted and unsalted, bulk and packaged items sold between November 2025 and February 2026. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-macadamia-nuts-and-macadamia-nut-containing-products-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23