Recall Roundup: Nestlé cereal choking hazard and US vegetable mix botulism risk

Undeclared mustard

In the UK this week, Baxter’s Food Group is recalling Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet because they contain mustard, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a possible health risk for anyone with a mustard allergy.

Recalled product:

Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet (Best before June 2026)

• Batch codes: 2400059, 2400060, 2400061, 2400062

Baxter’s Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet (Best before July 2026)

If you have purchased the above product and have a mustard allergy, do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the product and contact the Baxter’s customer care team on 0800 389 8389 or [email protected] for a replacement.

Choking hazard

Cereal Partners UK and Ireland are recalling Nestlé Frosted Shreddies because they may contain small hard lumps of sugar that have formed in the product. This makes the product unsafe to eat and may present a choking hazard.

Recalled Product:

Nestlé Frosted Shreddies

• Pack size: 500g
• Batch codes: 42850952, 42860952, 42870952, 42880952, 42890952, 42900952
• Best before: July 2025

Nestlé Frosted Shreddies 40g box

• Pack size: Sold as part of the Nestlé Box Bowl Mixed Cereals 210g pack
• Batch codes: 42913451, 42923451, 42933451
• Best before: June 2025

Nestlé Frosted Shreddies 40g box

• Pack size: Sold as part of the Nestlé Box Bowl Mixed Cereals 210g pack
• Batch codes: 43173451, 43183451, 43193451, 43203451, 43233451
• Best before: July 2025

If you have purchased any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Undeclared fish and wheat

In the US this week, Little Leaf Farms is voluntarily recalling a specific lot code of its Southwest Salad Kits due to the potential presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and/or fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Recalled Product:

Southwest Salad Kit

• Lot Number: 050011 as the first six digits
• Enjoy By Date: 03/08/2025
• Package Size: Individual clamshell

Consumers who may have purchased the potentially affected Southwest Salad Kits with this lot number are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or immediately dispose of them.

Little Leaf Farms is advising affected retailers in its distribution network to remove existing products with the above-identified lot code from their shelves and warehouses.

Potential botulism risk

AKT Trading Inc. is recalling certain prepared vegetable products manufactured by Choshiya Honten Co. due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. The affected products lack the required “Keep Refrigerated” statement, which could result in hazardous bacterial growth if stored at room temperature.

Consumers are strongly advised not to consume these products, even if they do not appear spoiled or have no unusual odour.

Symptoms of botulism include weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing, breathing and constipation. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

No illnesses have been reported, and the recall is being carried out as a precaution.

Recalled Products:

Japanese Pickles’ Shiba Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables (1 lb)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4582207535128
• Expiration Date: 8/27/2025

Japanese Pickles’ Aokappa Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables (1 lb)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4582207535135
• Expiration Date: 5/14/2025

Japanese Pickles’ Fukushin Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables (1 lb)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4582207535142
• Expiration Dates: 7/9/2025, 5/31/2025

Japanese Pickles’ Soft Tsubozuke Prepared Mix Vegetables (1 lb)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4582207535159
• Expiration Date: 7/29/2025

Japanese Pickles’ Rakkyo Zuke Prepared Vegetables (1 lb)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4983673526021
• Expiration Dates: 8/1/2025, 7/1/2025

Choshiya’s Abura-Itame Zhasai Prepared Sichuan Vegetable (8.8 oz)

• JAN CODE (UPC): 4983673527325
• Expiration Dates: 4/3/2025, 2/25/2025

Consumers should immediately discard these products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Undeclared sulphites

Finally, the U.S. Trading Company is recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers because it may contain undeclared sulphites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulphites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Recalled Product:

Joy Luck’s Dried Lily Flowers 2.5oz

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Customers with a sulphite allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.