Pathogens and toxins
Listeria: recalls, alerts and outbreaks
This page brings together the 31 stories about Listeria that the TAAG editorial team selected and summarised between Sep 25, 2026 and Oct 26, 2026, based on notices from health authorities and specialist sources. By type of story: Product Recall (23), Health Alert (4), and Regulation (2). Countries with the most stories: France (14), United States (4), and Poland (3).
Every story can be read in full on TAAG Insights, with its publication date, country and cited original source and, where relevant, the related laboratory analysis. The list runs from newest to oldest. To understand how Listeria is detected, which laboratory methods are used and what regulations require, see the TAAG Learning Center guide linked below.
31 stories, newest first
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Scallop Meats From the Bay of Saint-Brieuc Over Listeria monocytogenes in Four Notices, Including a Dish Made With Them
RappelConso published between October 23 and 26 four recalls over Listeria monocytogenes linked to fresh scallop meats from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, in Brittany: three from the same establishment, sold at several supermarket chains, and a scallop blanquette made with them.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · European Union
Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland Recall Danish Smoked Trout Fillets Over Listeria monocytogenes After a RASFF Alert
Switzerland's FSVO issued a warning on October 24 over Listeria monocytogenes in 125-gram smoked trout fillets made in Denmark, which are also being recalled in Belgium, Germany and Austria following a RASFF alert that detected the bacterium in 2 of 5 samples.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls a Sliced Spanish Cured Pork Loin Over Listeria monocytogenes and Notifies a Serious Alert to RASFF
France published on October 19 in RappelConso the nationwide recall of a cured pork loin of Spanish origin, in 100-gram packs of 20 slices, over Listeria monocytogenes, and on October 21 notified the case to RASFF as a serious risk alert.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · Belgium
Belgium Recalls Two Fresh Goat Cheeses, Plain and With Herbs, Over Possible Listeria monocytogenes
Belgium's AFSCA published on October 21 the recall of two maquée-type fresh goat cheeses, plain and with herbs, in 125-gram containers, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes; they were sold from October 13 to 20 at various points of sale.
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MicrobiologyHealth Alert · European Union
Latvia Detects Listeria monocytogenes in 5 of 5 Samples of Frozen Skinless Salmon Fillet Pieces of Norwegian Origin
RASFF validated on October 21 an alert notification from Latvia over Listeria monocytogenes in all 5 of the 25-gram samples analyzed of frozen skinless salmon fillet pieces, of Norwegian origin, taken in an official market control; the risk was classified as potentially serious.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · United Kingdom
United Kingdom Recalls Smoked Salmon and Prawn Cocktails in Northern Ireland Over Listeria monocytogenes, After the Recall Was Extended in Ireland
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) published on October 21 the recall in Northern Ireland of nine smoked salmon and prawn cocktail products from two supermarket chains, with all their use-by dates, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · United States
FDA Publishes Recall of a Batch of Coffee and Vanilla Ice Cream Sold in Nine States and Washington, D.C. Over Listeria monocytogenes
The FDA published on October 17 the recall of a batch of coffee and vanilla ice cream with coffee sauce and cookie pieces, in pint containers, over Listeria monocytogenes found in a routine quality control check; it was sold at a supermarket chain in nine states and Washington, D.C.
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Industry & regulationRegulation · Switzerland
Switzerland Publishes Its 2025 Recall and Alert Report: 97 Recalls and 33 Warnings, with Allergens, Listeria and Salmonella as Main Causes
Switzerland's BLV published its 2025 annual report on October 14: 97 recalls and 33 public warnings, with undeclared allergens (20) and pathogens (19: Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli) as the main causes in food.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Refrigerated Nordic Salad Over Listeria monocytogenes Nationwide
On October 13, RappelConso published the voluntary recall of a prepared salad called Nordic, sold in 250-, 500- and 800-gram trays in protective atmosphere packaging, due to Listeria monocytogenes; it was sold throughout French territory.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Fresh Mackerel Fillets Over Histamine and a Raw Farm Cream Over Listeria monocytogenes
RappelConso published on October 13 two voluntary recalls: packaged fresh mackerel fillets with histamine above 200 mg and a raw farm fresh cream with Listeria monocytogenes, sold in western France.
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MicrobiologyHealth Alert · Poland
Poland Warns of Listeria monocytogenes in 5 of 5 Samples of a Production of Regional Raw Milk Cheeses in Official Checks
Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) published on October 12 a warning over Listeria monocytogenes in a production of eight varieties of regional cheese, with a positive result in all 5 samples analyzed by the Veterinary Inspectorate.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · Italy
Italy Recalls a Packaged Vitello Tonnato Over Listeria monocytogenes
Italy's Ministry of Health published on October 12 the recall of a 180-gram vitello tonnato, a cold veal dish with tuna sauce, over the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · Ireland
Ireland Recalls Smoked Salmon Slices Over Listeria monocytogenes in Its Third Notice for This Product in Ten Days
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published on October 12 alert 2026.64 for the recall of Irish smoked salmon slices at the stores of a discount supermarket chain, because Listeria monocytogenes was detected.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls an Organic Munster with 260 CFU/g of Listeria and Several Artisanal Cheeses of German Origin for the Same Pathogen
RappelConso published two recalls on October 12 for Listeria monocytogenes: an organic Munster with a level of 260 CFU/g in the Grand Est region, and a range of artisanal cheeses of German origin sold nationwide.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Publishes Three Fresh Meat Recalls on October 12: Pathogens in Pork Cheek and Listeria in Ground Beef and in Merguez
RappelConso published on October 12 three voluntary recalls of fresh meat: pork cheek with E. coli and Salmonella detected in samples, ground beef with Listeria and artisanal merguez with Listeria.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · Ireland
Ireland Recalls a Batch of Smoked Salmon from a Supermarket Chain Over Listeria monocytogenes
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published on October 11 alert 2026.63 for the recall of a batch of Irish smoked salmon, in 40 and 150 gram packs, because it contains Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Seven Varieties of Paupiettes Over Listeria monocytogenes in Fifteen Departments in the North, West and Center of the Country
RappelConso published on October 10 six voluntary recall notices, in addition to one from the previous day, for seven varieties of paupiettes (stuffed meat rolls) over the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, sold in fifteen departments in northern, western and central France.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Farmhouse Munster Cheese in the Grand Est Region Due to Listeria Detection
RappelConso published on October 9 the voluntary recall of a refrigerated farmhouse Munster cheese sold in the Grand Est region, due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Refrigerated Whole Cooked Shrimp Due to Listeria monocytogenes Nationwide
RappelConso published on October 9 the voluntary recall of refrigerated, farmed whole cooked shrimp, in 300-gram trays, due to Listeria monocytogenes; they were sold throughout French territory.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · United States
Trio of Cold-Smoked Fish Recalled in the United States Over Possible Listeria Detected by the New York Department of Agriculture
The FDA published on October 9 the recall of an assortment of cold-smoked, vacuum-packed salmon, halibut and trout over possible Listeria monocytogenes, identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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MicrobiologyHealth Alert · Poland
Poland Issues a Public Warning Over Listeria monocytogenes in a Batch of Sliced Smoked Pork Belly Detected in the Manufacturer's Own Checks
Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) published on October 8 a warning over Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of sliced smoked pork belly, found in 2 of 5 samples in the establishment's own checks.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls a Pasta Salad with Surimi Nationwide Over Listeria Monocytogenes
RappelConso published on October 6 the recall of a pasta salad with surimi in a plastic bowl, sold across France between October 1 and 6, after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a check.
· 3 min
Industry & regulationRegulation · United States
FDA Publishes Its 2025 Annual Outbreak Report: 69 Incidents Assessed and 11 Public Health Advisories
The FDA published on October 6 the 2025 report from its outbreak response office: it assessed 69 incidents, responded to 26 and issued 11 public health advisories, with Salmonella the pathogen that appears most often among the responses.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Issues Two Pork Recalls on October 5: Listeria in Traditional Bulk Charcuterie and Salmonella in a Marinated Cut
RappelConso published two voluntary pork recalls on October 5: a friton, a traditional charcuterie preparation, with Listeria monocytogenes and sold in bulk nationwide, and a marinated cut with wild garlic containing Salmonella in a single department.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · Czechia
Czech Republic Orders the Recall of a Packaged Russian Salad Over Listeria monocytogenes and Bans a Repeat-Offender Manufacturer from Producing Similar Foods
The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) reported on October 3 that a laboratory analysis confirmed Listeria monocytogenes in a potato and vegetable salad with mayonnaise, and ordered it withdrawn in all formats.
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Industry & regulationEnforcement · Chile
Health Authorities Ban Operations at a Cheese Plant in Biobío Over Repeated Listeria monocytogenes Findings
The Biobío Regional Health Secretariat (Seremi de Salud) temporarily banned the production of all products at a cheese plant after four samplings with positive results for Listeria monocytogenes in September; the case began with a food alert on September 8.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Farmhouse Raw-Milk Camembert Over Listeria monocytogenes
On October 1, RappelConso published the recall throughout France of a farmhouse raw-milk camembert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, distributed through three wholesalers and sold on September 17 and 18.
· 3 min
MicrobiologyOutbreak · United States
FDA Opens Investigation into Listeria Outbreak with 11 Cases Linked to Unidentified Food
On September 30, the FDA added to its investigation table a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes with 11 confirmed cases, with no food yet identified and traceback under way.
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MicrobiologyHealth Alert · Poland
Poland Warns of Listeria monocytogenes in a Batch of Smoked Chicken Quarters Sold in a Supermarket Chain
Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) published a public warning on September 29 over Listeria monocytogenes detected in one of five samples of smoked chicken quarters, a product that has already been removed from the shelves of a supermarket chain.
· 3 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Two Batches of Chilled Cooked Shrimp Over Listeria monocytogenes
On September 25, RappelConso announced two separate recalls of chilled cooked shrimp (peeled in one case, whole and organic in the other) due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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