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JANUARY 17, 2024

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume the products and discard them or present a photo of the product or receipt to their place of purchase for a full refund and then discard them. (To Retailers have been instructed to remove all recalled products from store shelves.

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MARCH 7, 2024

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. Sargento Foods, Inc. of Plymouth, WI, is recalling certain shredded cheese products over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

According to the details posted by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. Ingomar Packing Co of Los Banos, CA, is recalling diced tomatoes because of foreign objects in the product, specifically plastic. 3, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in the U.S.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Family Dollar pleaded guilty to allowing FDA regulated products to become contaminated when they failed to rectify a rodent issue in their warehouse. Family Dollar faced one misdemeanor count of causing FDA-regulated products to become adulterated while being held under insanitary conditions at the facility, the U.S.

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MARCH 8, 2024

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. Castle Importing, Inc. of Fontana, CA is recalling certain cheese products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Recalled products: Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. lbs (300/0.4

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JULY 1, 2024

has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Totally Cool, Inc. Totally Cool, Inc.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The issue was identified through routine testing by FDA during import, which indicated that at least one of the recalled lots tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased a recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning restaurants and food retailers in California that have recently purchased oysters from Sociedad Acuicola GolPac (MX 06 SP) harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico on 12/18/2023 or 12/27/2023. Dehydrated children may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Following receipt of a complaint and sample results from DSHS, the FDA notified Apricot Power of the results of amygdalin analysis and FDA's initial concerns. "On Upon additional assessment of the findings, the FDA held a follow up call with the firm to share the risks associated with these products.

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JUNE 11, 2024

FDA issued a health warning after a reported number of cases of adverse reactions linked to bars, cones, and gummies from the brand Diamond Shruumz. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. FDA is working to determine the cause of these illnesses and is considering the appropriate next steps. No deaths have been reported.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

14, 2023, according to the company’s recall notice posted by the FDA on Feb. Consumers should not consume the products and should discard this product or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Nam & Son of MD of Jessup, MD, has expanded a recall of one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of Dec.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

22, 2024, because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the Cotija Cheese, an ingredient found in the salad kits. For more information on the outbreak investigation go to FDA Outbreak Investigation. In response to a recall initiated by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. 31, 2023, through Feb.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So what should have happened in the purchasing process to prevent this type of issue? Have an approval process for ingredients prior to purchase to ensure food safety parameters including allergens. Linked to that, have ingredient specifications that identify risks needing controls including allergens. Food and Drug Administration.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 719195135045 102525G Consumers who have purchased the recalled parrot food product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The recall notification is being issued after a batch had a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test collected by the U.S.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. Consumers who have purchased the recalled parrot food product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to the company that was responsible for producing the cinnamon apple sauce that was contaminated with lead. As you may remember, the cinnamon used had been contaminated with lead chromate in what FDA believed to be a case of economically-motivated intentional adulteration.

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MARCH 7, 2024

"Following the October 2023 recall of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products due to elevated lead levels linked to the cinnamon in those products and the concern for lead toxicity in children, the FDA initiated a targeted survey of ground cinnamon products from discount retail stores and analyzed the samples for lead and chromium."

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

This recall alert, which is being conducted under the full cooperation of the FDA, is being issued out of an abundance of caution in the event that a product remains in a consumers freezer. The pizzas are no longer available for purchase. Consumers who have purchased these Pizzas are urged not to consume them.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 9, 2023

FDA and USDA both recently announced efforts to review label claims, with the goal of increasing consumer trust in and reliance on label claims. Front-of-pack labeling is intended to provide consumers with high-level nutrient information to allow consumers to make quick decisions about which foods to purchase and consume.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

FDA issues a Warning Letter to Alfred Louie Inc, a sprouting operation and noodle manufacturing facility, located in Bakersfield, CA. MARCS-CMS 680624 — September 11, 2024 Mr. Michael Louie, President Mr. Gordon Louie, Secretary Alfred Louie, Inc. Bakersfield, CA 93313 from January 2 through February 20, 2024. 4501 Shepard St.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

The recalled cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024, through November 26, 2024, and are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. may be associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – and November 15, 2024. 29, 2024) – Baloian Farms of Arizona Co.,

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is issuing a recall of 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package, UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024 due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024. This product was distributed between October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

The firm is working with the FDA. These products are no longer in commerce and are past their sell by date, but consumers should check their freezers and dispose of product or return to store where they purchased for refund. The firm is working with the FDA. link] Gracie’s Kitchen’s Inc. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Bloomberg [link] Dozens of CVS Generic Drug Recalls Expose Link to Tainted Factories The chain’s branded drugs were recalled about two times more than those of its biggest rival, Walgreens By Anna Edney and Peter Robison June 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT One factory making CVS-branded pain and fever medications for children used contaminated water.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Due to a customer complaint of animal illness, a sample of the product was collected on 12/12/2024 by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources and tested by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory. On 01/03/2025 the firm was notified by the FDA that the product tested positive for Salmonella.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Consumers would have been able to purchase these chips as early as November 3, 2024. Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of this action. bags of Lays Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted through a consumer contact. No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 18, 2024

According to the details posted by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Dec. 2 sealed trays in a box, 10 boxes per case Product Quantity: approximately 3412 retail units Code Information: 3483 BEST BY: 06/14/2025 Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase. (To The Fillo Factory Inc.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the FDA during an inspection that the labels did not list the allergen milk in the ingredient statement. The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the FDA during an inspection that the labels did not list the allergen milk in the ingredient statement.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to High Quality Organics, a ready-to-eat (RTE) spice facility, located in Reno, NV. Did not maintain documentation that the untreated spices you purchase and send to the third-party (b)(4) providers are treated under a validated process that delivers an appropriate destruction of Salmonella. 12101 Moya Blvd.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The FDA was notified and the recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that the walnut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnuts. Consumers who have purchased 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie 3.5 The product comes in a 3.5 oz pack, marked with Lot Code: Best By Wednesday 0911.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its pints of "Tomato Basil with Rice EXP 3/22/2024" 16 Oz containers because they contain Butternut Squash Bisque resulting in soy being undeclared on the label. The recalled "Tomato Basil With Rice EXP 3/22/2024" was distributed locally in the state of NY to the following retail stores: Food Garden Market.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Babcock Dairy of Madison, Wisconsin, is expanding its November 7, 2024 recall for Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream that may be labeled as Chocolate Peanut Butter. 17 and 30, 2024. 4, 2024, when a customer reported the mislabeling. 4, 2024, when a customer reported the mislabeling. 17, 2024) or 09 3024 (Sept.

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JULY 22, 2024

The review in the July 2024 Journal of Food Protection , “Potential for Glove Risk Amplification via Direct Physical, Chemical, and Microbiological Contamination,” sheds light on critical issues within the glove manufacturing industry and their implications for food safety.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

The recall was initiated during an FDA inspection where it was discovered that the products containing wheat, milk, and/or sesame were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the specific allergens. Products were distributed from 08/27/2023 to 08/27/2024. M&P Food Production Ltd.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

plastic bags with BEST BY 11-21-2024, UPC: 8 13098 02018 4, Lot Code: bak144-6806 due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. On 11-29-2024 the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No other bagged greens are included in this recall.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

Consumers would have been able to purchase this mix as early as November 18, 2024. Quaker has informed the FDA of this activities. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product. CST, MondayFriday).

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