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In Hong Kong, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, on July 3, 2025, urged the public not to consume prepackaged turkey bacon originating from the United States (US) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall followed the USD/FSIS recall of the product in the US. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up on the case. A preliminary investigation found that a vendor, City Super Limited, had sold one of the affected products (pack size: 12oz; use-by date: July 26, 2025), a spokesman for the CFS said. The vendor concerned has ceased sales and removed the affected product from shelves, and has initiated a recall in accordance with the CFS’s instructions. @ https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250703_11685.html

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration reported that Danish seafood processor Polar Salmon Hjerting Laks, owned by Greenland’s Polar Group, has recalled smoked halibut due to Listeria monocytogenes being detected in the product. The following products were affected (i) Netto Premieur røget hellefisk i skiver / Sliced smoked halibut (100g) Use by date of 18-07-2025.(ii) Salling Princip røget hellefisk i skiver / Sliced smoked halibut (100g) Use by date of 22-07-2025. And (III)  Polar Salmon Hjerting Laks A/S premium smoked salmon, 100 grams all fish, cold smoked products, and all lots.@ https://foedevarestyrelsen.dk/nyheder/tilbagekaldte-produkter/2025/jul/listeria-i-roeget-hellefisk

In consultation with the FASFC, Albert Heijn recalled “Chicken Shoarma from the Cucina brand.” Test results revealed that the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product weighs 400 grams and was sold in Albert Heijn stores. Customers are advised not to consume “Cucina Kipshoarma 400 grams” with the following batch codes and expiry dates: (i) Batch code: 1125507 to be used until: 06/30/2025; (ii) Batch code: 1125689 to be used until: 01-07-2025; (iii) Batch code: 1125854 to be used until: 03-07-2025; (iv) Batch code: 1125888 to be used until: 04-07-2025; and (v) Batch code: 1126678 to be used until: 10-07-2025. @ https://favv-afsca.be/fr/produits/rappel-de-cucina

The FDA upgraded a blueberry recall of 400 boxes, each weighing 30 pounds, this week to Class I amid concerns of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The blueberry recall, which took place on June 9, was initiated after Alma Pak International LLC (230 Pineview Rd, Alma, GA) received a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing, according to the FDA. The firm shipped the blueberries to one customer in North Carolina. The recall number is H-0204-2025. On July 1, the FDA issued a Class I recall for 12,000 pounds of organic blueberries produced by Alma Pak International in Atlanta, Georgia. The recall was initiated on June 9 after routine testing of the facility found positive results for Listeria. @ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/07/03/blueberry-recall-listeria-fda/84457556007/