Keeping up with food safety is crucial for every household, and one of the most reliable sources for this information is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA plays a vital role in ensuring that the food we consume is safe. When products are found to be potentially harmful or mislabeled, the FDA issues recalls to protect public health. This article provides a summary of recent FDA recalls, helping you stay informed about products that might affect you and your family.
Below is a list of recent recalls for FDA-regulated products. It’s important to note that this may not be an exhaustive list, as some recalls do not have public press releases. For a more comprehensive overview, you can visit the FDA’s recall page. Remember, the FDA keeps recall information on their website for three years before archiving. For older recalls, you can utilize the FDA Archive Search and enter the product or company name along with the year. You can also browse the Recall and Safety Alerts Archive for a year-by-year breakdown.
Recent Food and Beverage Recalls:
- The Bakery Group: Recalled Brioche loaves and Brioche Buns due to undeclared milk, soy, and Yellow FD&C #5. This recall was initiated because the products may pose a risk to individuals with allergies to milk, soy, or Yellow FD&C #5.
- Cromer Food Services, Inc.: Voluntarily recalled Chicken salad on white bread sandwiches because of undeclared milk. People with milk allergies should avoid consuming this product.
- Frito-Lay: Issued a limited recall of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to undeclared milk. This is a concern for consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.
- Dessert Holdings (Target Brand): Recalled Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake because of potential undeclared pecan allergen. Individuals with tree nut allergies, specifically pecans, should be aware of this recall.
- Nestle USA (Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine): Announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals due to potential wood contamination. This recall was due to the possible presence of a foreign material (wood) in the meals.
- Seabear Company: Recalled Alehouse Clam Chowder and Smoked Salmon Chowder due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious form of food poisoning.
- C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (365 Whole Foods Market Brand): Issued an allergy alert for 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese due to undeclared eggs. People with egg allergies should avoid this product.
- HAR Maspeth Corp (Jinga Brand): Recalled Jinga Glass noodles with vegetables (Japchae) because of undeclared eggs. This poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies.
Other Notable Recalls:
- Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V (Tec Italy Brand): Recalled Tec Italy Totale Shampoo due to potential contamination with Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria. This recall highlights that even non-food products can be subject to FDA alerts for health risks.
- Savage Pet: Recalled Savage Cat Food Chicken (large and small boxes) due to a possible bird flu health risk. This recall emphasizes that FDA regulations extend to animal and veterinary products as well.
It is always recommended to check your pantry and refrigerator for any recalled products and to take appropriate action, which usually involves discarding the product or returning it to the place of purchase. To stay proactively informed about future recalls, you can sign up to receive Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts from the FDA. Staying informed is the best way to protect yourself and your family from potential health hazards related to recalled products.
