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The USDA-FSIS reported that Suzanna’s Kitchen (Norcross, GA) recalled approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm. The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet items were produced on October 14, 2025. 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb. bags of fully cooked, grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat, with lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on the side of the case and on the package. These items were shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. The problem was discovered when a third-party laboratory reported a positive Listeria monocytogenes result for the ready-to-eat, fully cooked, grilled chicken breast fillets product. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. @ The USDA-FSIS reported that Suzanna’s Kitchen (Norcross, GA) recalled approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm. The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet items were produced on October 14, 2025. 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb. bags of fully cooked, grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat, with lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on the side of the case and on the package. These items were shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. The problem was discovered when a third-party laboratory reported a positive Listeria monocytogenes result for the ready-to-eat, fully cooked, grilled chicken breast fillets product. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. 

The Ambriola Company (West Camden, NJ) is recalling select cheese products after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Products affected include: Primarily grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold under various names, including Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head. The 20 states where the cheese was distributed include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The affected products were distributed to retail stores and distributors nationwide between November 3, 2025, and November 20, 2025. Several Pecorino Romano cheese products that were voluntarily recalled in November due to possible Listeria contamination have now been reclassified by the FDA to the highest hazard level. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is also recalling additional cheese products processed at the same facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey. No illnesses have been reported to date. That said, customers who have symptoms of listeria infection should contact their healthcare provider. Ambriola has suspended production and distribution of affected products as the company conducts a review of all sanitation and food safety procedures. In a January 6 enforcement report, the FDA updated a prior November 21, 2025, voluntary recall issued by the Ambriola Company to a Class 1 designation. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Canadian authorities reported an interim summary of Salmonella in pistachios. There are 166 laboratory-confirmed cases of various Salmonella strains (S. Agona, S. Anatum, S. Bareilly, S. Branderup, S. Corvallis, S. Havana, S. Kottbus, S. Mbandaka, S. Meleagridis, S. Ohio, S. Reading, S. Senftenberg, and S. Tennessee) illnesses linked to this outbreak. 

Cases were reported from British Columbia (9), Alberta (7), Manitoba (3), Ontario (64), Quebec (82), and New Brunswick (1). People became sick between early March and early December 2025. Of the cases reported, 25 people have been hospitalized, and there have been no deaths. People who became ill are between 1 and 95 years old. The majority of sick individuals are female (71%).

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick to the time their results are confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 12 and 99 days after illness onset. This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. 

Some recent cases include: La Cartete (Montréal, QC) recalled BISCUIT 3 CHOCO PISTACHES / Chocolate biscuits with pistachios, sold between 21 October 2025 and 9 January 2026) due to possible Salmonella.

Contamination. Chez Louis fruits et legumes pistachios sold by the company,  Mme Macadam noix & délices pistachios. pistachios sold by the company Léopoldo Fruits & Légumes. Raw shelled pistachios sold by the company Aliments naturels L’Eau Vive Inc. Raw shelled pistachios sold by the company Boulangerie Les Fours du Roy Inc. Raw, unsalted pistachios in their shells sold by the Intermarché Palumbo store (Boulevard Concorde Est in Laval). Pistachio and cranberry country pies are sold by the company Boucherie La Petite-Patrie Inc. Various pistachio pastries are sold by the company Délices des cèdres. Pistachio sandwiches prepared and sold by Pâtisserie Ayda. Various pistachio pastries sold by the company Pâtisserie Al Sham. Pistachio and cranberry country pies sold by the company Boucherie La Petite-Patrie Inc., Dubai biscuits containing pistachios sold by the company Traiteur Eatz Chez Vouz. Raw shelled pistachios sold by the company Marché Place Richard Inc., Dubai, chocolate prepared and sold by the company Hansel & Gretel Confectionery. Pistachios sold by the company Le Marché en Vrac, Épicerie & Espace Café Inc. “Barazek” biscuits prepared and sold by the company Le Pain Saj Express Inc., and Various pistachio-containing products sold by the company La Fudgerie Inc. 

The FDA reported that on January 14, 2026, Spring & Mulberry (Raleigh, North Carolina) updated their press release issued on January 12, 2026, to expand their voluntary recall beyond Mint Leaf to include additional flavors due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since September 15, 2025. There have been no confirmed illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date. The potential for contamination was first noted after routine third-party testing conducted by the company’s contract manufacturer revealed that the finished product tested positive for Salmonella. Because Salmonella can be difficult to detect and may appear intermittently, the company is expanding the recall beyond Mint Leaf in consultation with the FDA to include additional production lots made during the same time period on the same equipment. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-due-possible-salmonella-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery