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Hazards · Microbiological

Clostridium botulinum in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

Food safety notices for clostridium botulinum from six authorities, by country of origin and product.

Notices, 12 months17all years: 113
Top origin, 3 yearsUnited States
Top product, 3 yearsFish
Hazard groupMicrobiological

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanada
01235Canada, Nov 2022: 1NovCanada, Mar 2023: 3MayCanada, Jun 2023: 2Canada, Jul 2023: 1Canada, Nov 2023: 1NovUnited States, Dec 2023: 1Canada, Dec 2023: 1United States, Feb 2024: 1United States, Mar 2024: 1Canada, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1Canada, Jun 2024: 1United States, Aug 2024: 1NovUnited States, Feb 2025: 1United States, Mar 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1United States, Jun 2025: 2United Kingdom, Aug 2025: 1United States, Sep 2025: 3United States, Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 1United States, Nov 2025: 2Canada, Nov 2025: 1NovUnited States, Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1United States, Mar 2026: 2United States, Apr 2026: 3United States, May 2026: 1MayUnited States, Jun 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1United States, Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 2Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

US28IT4ES1PL1CZ1DE1RU1

Products, 3 years

Fish6Fruit and vegetables6Dairy3Prepared and snack foods2Crustaceans2Infant food2Herbs and spices2Food contact materials2Sauces and seasonings2Nuts and seeds1Honey1Meat1

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
16 Oct 2026EUItaly, United StatesClostridium botulinum in blanched sliced almonds from Italy, raw material from the USAClostridium botulinumAlert · serious
5 Oct 2026EUSpainClostridium Botulinum in honey from SpainClostridium botulinum
precent (limit not precent) /25g
Information · potentially serious
2 Sep 2026EUPolandobecności genu ntnh kodującego neurotoksyny botulinowe w próbce zielonego sosu bazyliowegoClostridium botulinum
wykryto obecność genu ntnh kodującego neurotoksyny botulinow
Alert · serious
31 Jul 2026EUCzechiaClostridium botulinum in pork pâté from CzechiaClostridium botulinum
positive
Information · serious
2 Jul 2026USUnited StatesBrooklyn Roasting Company Pasteurized Cold Brew Concentrate; 2.5gal; bag in a box distribu
Brooklyn Roasting Works LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
13 Jun 2026USUnited Statesa.) nara organics brand; Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula; Milk-based Powder with Iron; 0
NARA ORGANICS INC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
2 Jun 2026USUnited StatesDried Herring Fish 7 oz.
Prime Food Processing LLC.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
13 May 2026USUnited StatesHellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Terra Medi LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
28 Apr 2026USUnited StatesMA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, UPC 7232577992
Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
23 Apr 2026USUnited StatesLiposomal Sleep Spray. Dosage: 6 sprays Liquid. Packaging: Aluminum bottle. 30 ml. Firm Ad
Wellnov Supplements LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
6 Apr 2026USUnited StatesLiquid Blenz Good Brain Tonic 16 oz and 32 oz
LIQUID BLENZ CORP
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
25 Mar 2026USUnited StatesCrab Cakes various sizes sold to food service
Connecticut Crab Company LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
24 Mar 2026USUnited StatesChristopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 oz.
Tops Markets LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class III
18 Mar 2026EUGermanyClostridium botulinum typo B in salmon mousse from GermanyClostridium botulinumAlert · potentially serious
9 Jan 2026USUnited StatesSea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Orange- UPC# 5061033692926
Diva Fam Inc
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
17 Nov 2025EUItalypresenza di clostridi produttori di tossine botuliniche e tossine botuliniche in conserve Clostridium botulinumAlert · serious
14 Nov 2025CA–Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Clostridium botulinumRecall
8 Nov 2025USUnited States1. ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans 24 OZ 680 grams; Cans sold in 1 pack, 2 pac
ByHeart, INC.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
5 Nov 2025USUnited StatesOven Dried Fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA); distributed to walk-in customers of African Food
African Food on Wheels Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
31 Oct 2025USUnited StatesFirst & Last Tavern Puttanesca Sauce (olives, capers, hot peppers) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz)
First & Last Tavern
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
28 Oct 2025USUnited StatesDry Ghoinnya Fish
New Hoque and Sons, Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
27 Oct 2025USUnited StatesBelevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PA
MAMTAKIM, Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
30 Sep 2025USUnited StatesOceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, Refrigerated, vacuum packa
Ocean's Kitchen Corp.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
27 Sep 2025USUnited StatesBona Fish
Vicky IT Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
9 Sep 2025USUnited StatesLotsa Pasta International Food Shop Fresh Basil Infused Olive Oil, Net Wt. 12 oz. (375ml),
Hale inc
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
28 Aug 2025UK–name: Vittoria Friarielli alla Napoletana
La Sovrana
Clostridium botulinumRecall
18 Jun 2025USUnited StatesARAL FISH; ARAL SILVER VOBLA; WHOLE DRIED, SALTED ROACH FISH EVISCERATED; FISH ROE DRIED;
Krasnyi Oktyabr USA Inc
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
16 Jun 2025EUItalyClostridium produttore di tossina botulinica in tramezzino/Botulinum toxin-producing ClostClostridium botulinumAlert · potentially serious
6 Jun 2025USUnited StatesSalted Smoked Split Herring, approximately 12 inches in length; packaged in 18 lb wooden b
P East Trading Corp
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
28 Mar 2025USUnited StatesWalker's Wine Juice Pumpkin Juice 2.5, 5, 30, 60, 275 gallon bulk containers
Walker's Fruit Basket and Press House
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
13 Mar 2025USUnited StatesSeaBear Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder is packaged in retort pouch, net wt. 12-oz., UPC
Seabear Company
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
4 Feb 2025USUnited StatesVan Camp's branded Solid Light Yellowfin in Vegetable oil; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
1 Aug 2024USUnited StatesCold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce packages, plastic trays, 34 packages per case (Best By Date:0
North Fish USA, Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
28 Jun 2024CA–Elevate Snapchill CoffeeClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
27 Jun 2024EURussiaClostridium botulinum toxins in pickled mushrooms from the Russian FederationClostridium botulinumAlert · serious
3 May 2024EUItalyClostridi produttori di tossina botulinica in Zuppa con farro e verdure - foglia verde/CloClostridium botulinumAlert · serious
10 Apr 2024CA–Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold SmokedClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
27 Mar 2024USUnited StatesOnion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings 4-5 LB in a 5 LB ,vacuum sealed, clear plastic bag. Labelin
Pueblo Fruits, Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
29 Feb 2024USUnited StatesAJI MORI***CHILLIMAMI SAUCE***UMAMI BOMB***NET WT. 250ml. Packaged in a LDPE bottle. Refri
AJI MORI SAUCE CORP
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
8 Dec 2023CA–Sauces and Soup BasesClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
1 Dec 2023USUnited StatesPamana Premium Bangus Belly (Cut Deboned Milkfish Belly), 340 g (120 oz)
Foremost Foods International, Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
17 Nov 2023CA–PestoClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
18 Jul 2023CA–Chili Garlic ConfitClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
16 Jun 2023CA–Lupini BeansClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
9 Jun 2023CA–Lupini BeansClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
30 Mar 2023CA–Seasoned Hot Pepper SauceClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
22 Mar 2023CA–Carob (drink) Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
21 Mar 2023CA–Carob (drink)Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
18 Nov 2022CA–Labneh – Soft Unripened Cheese in Vegetable OilClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
23 Sep 2022USUnited StatesTHE CHAI BOX CHAI CONCENTRATE UNSWEETENED 16FL OZ/473ML glass bottles UPC 7 93611 81925 2
The Chai Box
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class III
26 Aug 2022CA–4 In. Split Top Brioche Style BunClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 2
17 Aug 2022USUnited StatesGourmet Potato Slider Rolls 24-pack (033474512045)
Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
12 Aug 2022USUnited StatesKing's Hawaiian 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites
King's Hawaiian Bakery
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
22 Jul 2022USUnited StatesPROUCT WAS NOT DISTRIBUTED IN US. The Original Oatly! Oat Drink Deluxe 330ml. UPC 7 394
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class I
22 Jul 2022EUTürkiyeClostridium botulinum in trout fillet (-packing) from TurkeyClostridium botulinumInformation · serious
18 Apr 2022USUnited StatesZesty Sweet Peppers. Shelf stable product in glass container. Net wt. 8 oz (372 g). The
Soul Cedar Farm LLC
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
10 Jan 2022CA–"La" Stimpson's Surf ClamsClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
23 Dec 2021CA–Bar ClamsClostridium botulinumRecall · Class 1
8 Sep 2021USUnited StatesBanquet Cut European Style Cold Smoked Salmon, Item Number 2-92845, brand Gerard and Domin
Seabear Company
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II
4 Feb 2021USUnited StatesAaron's Gourmet Smoked Fish (King, Sockeye, or Steelhead) packaged in glass jars or in vac
Aaron's Gourmet Smoked Fish
Clostridium botulinumRecall · Class II