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Hazards · Microbiological

Staphylococcus aureus in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

Food safety notices for staphylococcus aureus from six authorities, by country of origin and product.

Notices, 12 months6all years: 74
Top origin, 3 yearsFrance
Top product, 3 yearsDairy
Hazard groupMicrobiological

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesCanadaAustralia
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Countries of origin, 3 years

FR7AT3US3DE2BE2ES1

Products, 3 years

Dairy11Meat4Crustaceans1Confectionery and cocoa1Food contact materials1Fish1Prepared and snack foods1Fruit and vegetables1

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
15 Oct 2026EUAustriaStaphylococcus spp. in cooked sausage from AustriaStaphylococcus aureusInformation · potential risk
22 Sep 2026CA–Frozen cooked lobster meatStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
18 Sep 2026CA–Caciotta Peperoncino CheeseStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
2 Jul 2026USUnited StatesSweet Sensi Elevated Edibles Hybrid Gum Drops - Passion Guava Kush 140mg THC. Product is
SWEET SENSI
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
6 Mar 2026EUGermanyStaphylococcal enterotoxin in whey powder from GermanyStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
6 Mar 2026EUGermanyStaphylococcal enterotoxin in cheese from GermanyStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
19 Aug 2025EUSpainStaphylococcus aureus in diced frozen sweet potato from Spain.Staphylococcus aureusInformation · potentially serious
23 Jul 2025CA–Valley Gold Artisanal Firm Ripened CheeseStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
22 Jul 2025EUFranceDetection of coagulase-positive staphylococci in plain bacon lardonsStaphylococcus aureusInformation · potentially serious
25 Jun 2025USUnited StatesBrand name: BulkSupplements.com Generic name: Inositol. Dosage: 1 gram. Form: Powder. Rout
HARD EIGHT NUTRITION LLC
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
15 May 2025EUBelgiumDetection of coagulase-positive Staphylococci in raw milk cheese from BelgiumStaphylococcus aureusInformation · potential risk
26 Feb 2025EUFrancePresence of staphylococcus aureus in cheeseStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
22 Nov 2024EUFranceStaphylococcus aureus in soft cheese from FranceStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
21 Aug 2024EUFrance1/2 reblochon contamination with staphylococcusStaphylococcus aureusAlert · potentially serious
19 Jul 2024EUFranceStaphylococcal enterotoxins in breaded frozen Hoki fillet, manufactured in FranceStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
10 Jun 2024CA–CheeseStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
23 May 2024EUAustriaCoagulase positive Staphylococcus in lasagna from AustriaStaphylococcus aureusInformation · serious
1 May 2024EUFranceCoagulase Staphylococcus in raw milk cheese, from FranceStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
26 Apr 2024EUAustriaStaphylococci in Sucuk from AustriaStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
18 Mar 2024USUnited StatesFRENCH S CRISPY FRIED ONIONS ORIG 240/26.5 OZ PDM
McCormick & Company, Inc.- Consumer Product Divis
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
18 Jan 2024EUBelgiumStaphylococcus aureus in fermented dried sausage from BelgiumStaphylococcus aureusInformation · serious
19 Dec 2023EUFranceDetection of staphylococci on cheeseStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
19 Sep 2023EUSwitzerlandStaphylococcal enterotoxin in raw milk cheese from SwitzerlandStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
16 Aug 2023EUUnited KingdomStaphylococcal enterotoxins in milk productsStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
7 Aug 2023EUNetherlandsToo high of Staphylococcus aureus in babi pangangStaphylococcus aureusInformation · serious
21 Jun 2023USUnited States1st phorm Level-1 Sustained Assimilation Protein. Milk Chocolate. Protein Supplement. I
International Food Companies DBA International Foo
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
21 Mar 2023EUFranceCoagulase-positive staphylococcus in Reblochon cheeseStaphylococcus aureusAlert · potentially serious
27 Feb 2023EUBulgariaCoagulase-positive staphylococci in frozen vegetable dumplingsStaphylococcus aureusInformation · undecided
20 Jan 2023EUItalyStaphylococcus aureus in pasta from ItalyStaphylococcus aureusInformation · undecided
24 Nov 2022EU–Detection of staphylococcal enterotoxins in a assortment of Italian cold cuts from ItalyStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
25 Oct 2022EUSpainStaphylococcal enterotoxin (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in mozzarella from SpainStaphylococcus aureusInformation · serious
7 Sep 2022EUFrancecoagulase-positive Staphylococcus (> 120 CFU/g) in nem chua bla from FranceStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
26 Aug 2022EUSpainStaphylococcal toxin outbreak due to consumption of canned mushrooms (boletus edulis) fromStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
2 Dec 2021CA–Tête de Moine (Firm Ripened Cheese)Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
4 Aug 2021CA– Luigi Guffanti brand Cheese Taleggio Dop a Latte Crudo Incarto Verde recalled due to StaStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
30 Jul 2021CA– Luigi Guffanti brand Cheese Taleggio Dop a Latte Crudo Incarto Verde recalled due to StaStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
27 Jan 2021EUPortugalStaphylococcal enterotoxins in Cured sheep cheese (Queimoso)Staphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
30 Dec 2019AUChinaCooked salad prawns
Fijian Dongshan County Shunfa Aquatic Co. Ltd.
Staphylococcus aureus
<100, <100, <100, 2700, <100 cfu/g
Border rejection
11 Oct 2018CA– Euro-Balkan Specialty Foods brand Balkan Style Kajmak Cream Cheese Product recalled due Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
2 May 2018USUnited StatesSoozie s Doozies Sugar Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, 16 ounce, plastic pouch, 6 pou
National Foodworks Services
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
15 Jan 2018CA– The Village Cheese Company brand Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese recalled due to a toxin produceStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
1 Nov 2017CA– Maple Leaf brand Chicken Breast Strips recalled due to a toxin produced by StaphylococcuStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
9 May 2017CA– Various breaded chicken products recalled by Maple Leaf Foods due to a toxin produced byStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
23 Mar 2017USUnited StatesPERFORMIX(TM) CREA-BEAD, MULTI-PHASE CREATINE, BLUE RAZZ ICE, NET WT 11.1 OZ (315G), Distr
Armada Nutrition
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
23 Nov 2016USUnited StatesGreen Dirt Farm "Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese packaged in cases of 8, 4-6 oz.. units, s
Green Dirt Farm, LLC
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
9 Nov 2016CA– Sao Jorge Cheese recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
6 Jun 2016USUnited StatesNature Made(R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 140 count, UPC 0-31604-02727-8
Pharmavite
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
16 Oct 2015CA– St. Jorge and Queijo São Jorge raw milk cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by StaphStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
15 Aug 2015CA– Pinty's brand Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - Fully Cooked recalled due to a toxin produceStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
15 Aug 2015CA– Various store-packaged, cooked Chicken Wings recalled due to a toxin produced by StaphylStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
23 Jun 2015CA– La Cigogne brand "Munster Géromé" cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by StaphylococStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
19 Jun 2015CA– Papillon brand Roquefort cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
17 Jun 2015CA– Papillon brand Roquefort cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
17 Jun 2015CA– Papillon brand Roquefort cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
28 May 2015CA– President's Choice brand hummus and dip products recalled due to a toxin produced by StaStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
25 May 2015CA– President's Choice brand Moroccan-Style Hummus recalled due to a toxin produced by StaphStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
7 May 2015CA– Raw Milk St. Jorge Cheese recalled by Portuguese Cheese Company Limited due to StaphylocStaphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2
11 Feb 2015USUnited StatesOrganic Sacha Inchi Powder, 8oz. white poly bags, UPC 803813-28444 1. Organic Sacha Inc
Sunfood Corportation
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
29 Jan 2015USUnited StatesALOHA VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE PREMIUM PROTEIN powders are distributed under the following la
Aloha
Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class II
28 Aug 2014CA– L'Alpette cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria Staphylococcus aureusRecall · Class 2