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APRIL 4, 2025

Fresh Creative Foods is voluntarily recalling a single item with a specific use by date, produced at a regional facility and distributed to limited Trader Joes locations. The product is Trader Joes Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, with a Use By Date of 05/27/2025 due to labeling error.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The movement to ban certain additives in food or beverages that started last year in California and spread this year first to Illinois has now reached as far as the Empire State. Two New York State lawmakers introduced related bills to protect consumers from dangerous known and unknown additives used in foods and beverages.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Guenther & Son LLC of San Antonio, TX, is recalling its 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese because it may contain undeclared eggs and meat ingredients. Guenther & Son LLC Brand Name: 365 Whole Foods Market Product Description: Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese Company Announcement C.H. oz cartons).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

The potential contamination was discovered after an inspection by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors found that the pumpkin juice pH was too high to be processed per Walkers hot fill schedule process. Products can be identified as follows: 2.5-gallon

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

On 3/14/2025, the firm received a customer complaint that the product contained pecans, but the product label did not declare pecans. On 3/14/2025, the firm received a customer complaint that the product contained pecans, but the product label did not declare pecans. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

The recall was initiated after being notified by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a retail inspection and the presence of eggs in the 8 and 12 ounce packages of "JINGA GLASS NOODLES W/ VEGETABLES (Japche)" which did not declare an egg ingredient on the label.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. Garner Food Company Brand Name: Texas Pete Product Description: Condiments Company Announcement WINSTON SALEM, N.C. April 3, 2025 T.W. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

The company had recalled Bamboo Shoots on February 11, 2025. This issue was discovered on 2/18/2025 at the Tokyo Central / Marukai retail store. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025. The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025. Company Name: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 19, 2025

Quaker has informed the FDA of this activities. Consumers with the product described above can contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-407-2247 (9 a.m. CST, MondayFriday). Company Contact Information Consumers: Quaker Consumer Relations 1-800-407-2247

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

This issue was discovered on 1/14/2025 at the Tokyo Central Costa Mesa retail store where the product was found being sold under ambient (non-refrigerated) conditions. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 9, 2025

Product was sold February 18th to April 2nd 2025. The product comes in 8oz clear packaging with a blue overwrap label, expiration date of 01/16/2026 located on back of clear packaging, with UPC of 0-95864-80008-8. One allergic reaction on has been reported to date.

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APRIL 9, 2025

The recalled Honey Roasted Peanuts were distributed in Ohio and Illinois in Heinens Grocery stores between October 24, 2024 to April 4, 2025. oz composite can with lid and is marked with a best if used by date of 10-01-2025 and best by date of 10-03-2025 stamped on the bottom of the can. [link] Trophy Nut Co.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The FDA and CDC are linking a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. On November 25, 2024, FDA was notified about an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the United States, with many ill people residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF) prior to illness onset.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Food and Drug Administration. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

grams) 28400 31041 Must have both Guaranteed Fresh date of 11 FEB 2025 AND one of the following the Manufacturing Codes 6462307xx OR 6463307xx If consumers have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, they should not consume the product and discard it immediately. Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of this action. 4:30 p.m.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

[link] Lifestyle Evolution Voluntarily Recalls NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and NuGo Dark Pretzel Due to Undeclared Milk Summary Company Announcement Date: January 10, 2025 FDA Publish Date: January 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Lifestyle Evolution Inc.

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FoodInsight

JANUARY 20, 2025

What you should know about approved food additives. Often, the names given to additives and other ingredients in our food can make them seem confusing and off-putting, even to the savviest shopper. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety of food additives and allows only the use of those that are deemed safe.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Quesadilla De Queso Summary Company Announcement Date: April 02, 2025 FDA Publish Date: April 02, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk Company Name: Panaderia Salvadorena Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Company Contact Information Consumers: 1-844-696-6244 Content current as of: 01/10/2025 Consumers who have purchased My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet with lots 337-24 & 341-24 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-844-696-6244.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

It is packaged in a 6 count clear muffin container with a sell by date of 2/18/2025 and a net weight of 12 oz. The muffins were labeled under the following Brands: Cub Foods, Jerrys Foods, and Country Market and contains UPC 0 29341-00233. The product was distributed through retail grocery stores in the Twin Cities, MN area.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Consumers would have been able to purchase these chips as early as March 7, 2025. Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of this action. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips that could include nacho cheese tortilla chips, and therefore may contain undeclared milk. Less than 1,300 bags are included in the recall.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Sugar Foods, a company headquartered in California, is recalling 3.5 ounce pouches of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style with UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6 and Best By Date June 20, 2025 due to a contamination of undeclared wheat allergen. link] Sugar Foods Recalls Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style 3.5

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Worth and Rodeo Goat Casa Linda through wholesale distribution between the dates of December 24, 2024 and March 12, 2025. The improper labels were applied to these 2 products that are specifically produced for Ben E. The 2 products can be identified as being delivered in a brown box with the Ben E. Ben E, Keith Ft.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

The products were distributed nationwide and sold in the United States via retail stores and www.tonyschocolonely.comExternal Link Disclaimer; distribution of the products began February 7, 2025 and ended March 24, 2025. Brand Name: Tonys Chocolonely Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Description Lot Number Best By Date UPC# Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels 24353 06/30/2025 811102026276 The lot numbers are printed on the back of each retail packaging. No illnesses or complaints have been reported to date.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is expanding its January 17, 2025 recall of 2.46 The FDA Recall Notice was obviously not well reviewed prior to its issuance. Company Name: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA is expanding its January 17, 2025 recall of 2.46

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 2, 2025

The affected product was produced during a single run on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, resulting in one pallet of 96 cases (576 individual clamshells). 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.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Paras Premium Golden Raisins which were not declared on the label. milligrams per serving.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Immediate action was taken to contain the affected product, notify the third-party co-manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors, and report the issue to the FDA. Immediate action was taken to contain the affected product, notify the third-party co-manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors, and report the issue to the FDA.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 19, 2025

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection. Production of the product has been suspended until the FDA and Monkey Spit are certain that the problem has been corrected. Swamp Mob BBQ Sauce - because it may contain undeclared soy.

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MARCH 13, 2025

On March 11, 2025, Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. Brand Name: Wangzhihe Product Description: Hot Pot Sauce Company Announcement On March 11, 2025, Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. Food and Drug Administration. of San Gabriel, California is recalling Hot Pot Sauce Because it may contain undeclared peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat.

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MARCH 13, 2025

The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in West Virginia on 1/14/2025 and subsequent analysis by West Virginia Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom from Korea. This recall includes all lots.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

KEDAKE, INC. of Houston, TX is recalling its 2 lb packages of Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks because they may contain undeclared Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Yellow No 5, Yellow No 6, and Red No 6. Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks 2 lb packages were distributed in Texas and reached consumers through both wholesale and retail stores. 5, Yellow No. 6, and Red No.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

[link] ZB Importing Issue Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg, Wheat and Milk in Certain Ulker Brand Products Summary Company Announcement Date: February 18, 2025 FDA Publish Date: February 20, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs, milk) Company Name: ZB Importing LLC Brand (..)

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JANUARY 29, 2025

La Fiesta Food Products, LLC, La Mirada, CA is recalling 8 oz packages of La Fiesta brand Unseasoned Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado) and Seasoned Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado Sazonado). The products contain sesame as an undeclared allergen. Additionally, the labels do not include the allergen declaration in Spanish.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

TS Food Packaging, a Wisconsin firm, is recalling its Rural King and Wabash Valley Farms Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient. People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

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