Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. Consumers who have purchased White coated confectionary items manufactured by Palmer Candy Company are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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JULY 1, 2024

of Weston, OH is working closely with our colleagues at the FDA and MN Department of Agriculture and out of an abundance of caution has elected to expand the recall to include the following lots of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

The back of the product is marked with Best If Used By 08/2025, Lot#GRA240602 and Best If Used By 05/2025, Lot# GDR240901. Consumers who have purchased Terrafina Brand Golden Raisins are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The UPC is 847938001385.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and the expiration date of May 7, 2025 on the side of package. The product is package in a clear compostable bag marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A and the expiration date of May 17, 2025 on the side of package.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

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. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to return it to the place of purchase.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

The company is recalling this product as FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation. Best by Date is 05/2025 and Lot # is RMA241201. The company is recalling this product as FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation. The raw macadamia nuts were manufactured by SolCaribe, S.A., Costa Rica.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Consumers who purchased these affected items should dispose of the product and contact Primal Kitchen from 10 a.m. Products included in the recall include 750mL Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil with an individual package UPC of 8-5523200719-4, Case UPC of 108552320071910000 and a “Best When Used By” date of 19 Aug 2025 through 21 Aug 2025.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The recall was initiated after a consumer reported the issue to the retailer where they had purchased the affected item. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported the issue to the retailer where they had purchased the affected item. No other Lot Codes, or any other Electric City Sweets products, are involved in this action.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors 'identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction'. Product Identification Statement: Brand Name: Bikano Product Name: Moong Dal Plain Size: 350g Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack. at 510.429.1797.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall. Costco has notified its members who purchased the affected product between September 8th – 28th. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated the recall. Orgain is working closely with Costco and the U.S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The recalled product codes LN0525453 Use By: 03/20/2025 and LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025 can be found printed on the lower-center region of the back of the bag. Consumers who have purchased Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 29, 2024

The company has ceased the importing and distribution of the product as the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem. On the back, you'll find information about the product's origin, a description, a QR code for recipes, the UPC 5304000333362, the Best Before date of 30/08/2025, and the Lot number LA02.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Recalls Product Due to Undeclared Sulfites Summary Company Announcement Date: May 10, 2024 FDA Publish Date: June 13, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Sulfites Company Name: AAHU BARAH USA INC. The size of the product is 14 OZ, the expiration date is Dec 2025, the UPC code is 882475000279.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: July 12, 2024 FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: AB World Foods US, Inc. link] AB World Foods US, Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Crecelac Infant 0-12 with an expiration date of 08/2025 was manufactured at D.M. DATE Crecelac Infant 0-12 8 50042 40847 6 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 08/2025 The recalled product can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can. contamination Company Name: Dairy Manufacturers Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ONE LOT OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET “BEER BATTERED POLLOCK FILLETS” (32OZ) BAGS WITH UPC 9948249803, LOT# 32508201, AND BEST BUY: 03/07/2025 LOCATED ON THE BACK OF BAG. 2 LOTS OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET “BEER BATTERED COD FILLET” (12OZ) CARTONS WITH UPC 9948248051, LOT# 32348201 AND BEST BY: 02/22/2025.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Expiration on 10/2025. Expiration on 10/2025 UPC Code 797803704869 The products are Frozen items packaged in bright yellow packaging. Consumers should return the affected product to the store where they purchased it with the uneaten buns and packaging for a full refund. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. Consumers who have purchased 2 oz Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Open weekdays 9-5pm.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Bag Size Summary Company Announcement Date: May 17, 2024 FDA Publish Date: May 18, 2024 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Presence of Loose Metal Pieces Company Name: Mars Petcare US, Inc. The affected products have a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Product Description UPC Lot Code Best By Date Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts 0 10300 80894 7 2EE06284 June 28 2025 *Lot code and Best By date can be found on the bottom right of the back panel of the package, near the barcode. link] Flagstone Foods, LLC. Flagstone Foods, LLC.,

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales Summary Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 25, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Texas Tamale Co. link] Texas Tamale Co.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Potential affected products include the following details: Name: Enjoy By Date: 03-09-2025 & 03-10-2025 (located on the bottom of the box) UPC: 711381313329 Item #: 553429 Packaged in rectangular cardboard box The recall was initiated after the company received a consumer report of a reaction.

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The NAFEM Show

JULY 24, 2024

Make a plan for purchasing, installation, repairs, training and maintenance. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides free access to the most recent fire codes and standards while the FDA offers state-specific food code guidelines. If you’re purchasing new equipment, budget strategically. Take action!

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

Recalled product batches are ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025” (Photo: Business Wire). The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”. PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS ZL3FHG (12.6 No other U.S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

and can be identified with “best if used by” dates ranging from May 9th, 2025, to October 12th, 2025, for frozen product, and May 27th, 2023, to October 30th, 2023, for refrigerated product. The recalled product, Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Lobster Meat was sold frozen or refrigerated in packages ranging from 1 to 2 lbs.

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Forward Fooding

MAY 29, 2024

However, due to regulatory hurdles in the UK, Hoxton Farms is now considering moving to the US, where they are confident they will get approval from the US FDA. The report highlights that making plant-based foods easily accessible leads to increased purchases in both units and dollar sales.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The following “best buy” dates are included in the recall: Best by 11/15/2024 - Lot 3135 Best by 11/16/2024 - Lot 3136 Best by 02/04/2025 - Lot 3216 The “best by” dates are located on the bottom of the container. Customers who have purchased this product may return the product to the store it was purchased from for a full refund.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Recalls Frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 23, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness Company Name: Twin City Foods, Inc. link] Twin City Foods, Inc., and 5:00 p.m.

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FoodInsight

JUNE 7, 2023

The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage increased consumption of fruits and vegetables due to the fact that “almost 90 percent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA. should be safe from a pesticide standpoint, there are some further guidelines to consider when purchasing fruits and vegetables.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Issues Voluntary Recall of Select MadeGood Granola Bar Products Over Potential Presence of a Piece of Metal Summary Company Announcement Date: December 09, 2024 FDA Publish Date: December 10, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Metal Contaminant Company Name: Riverside Natural Foods Inc. 10/14/2025 Z].

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed below and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Consumers with questions may contact TreeHouse Foods at 1-800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. –

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