In the summer of 2023, an Alabama cyclospora outbreak was allegedly caused by produce obtained from an unlicensed distributor, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the week of April 17, 2025. The patients ate at a Mexican-style restaurant in that state. Cilantro was identified as the likely food source. Traceback identified the cilantro and the likely distributor. In early June 2023, five cases were confirmed by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). All patients had the common exposure at one restaurant. An outbreak investigation was launched on June 7, 2025. Multivariable analysis of case-control study data found that illness was associated with consumption of cilantro. The cilantro was traced back to a Texas firm with no identified food … [Read more...]
Martinelli Apple Juice Recalled For Patulin Contamination
Martinelli Apple Juice is being recalled for possible patulin contamination. Patulin is a mycotoxin that can cause damage to the liver, spleen, kidneys, and immune system. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page instead of the regular recall page, so there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is S Martinelli & Company of Watsonville, California. Patulin forms when blue mold occurs on apples. The damage to the body only occurs with prolonged and sustained exposure to the mycotoxin. The recalled apple juice was sold at the retail level in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Texas Olive Company Pepperoncini and Capers Recalled
Texas Olive Company pepperoncini, capers, and giardiniera are being recalled because the container seals were not heat sealed, posing a possible risk of contamination. Because this notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page, there is no informant about whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is All American Trading of Houston, Texas. These products were distributed in the states of Texas and Mississippi at the retail level. The recalled products are all Texas Olive Company brand. The recalled products include pepperoncini packaged in 16 ounce glass jars. No UPC number was provided. All lot codes with expiration dates before … [Read more...]
Puzzle Crab Toys Recalled For Risk From Toy Magnets
Puzzle Crab Toys are being recalled for risk of serious injury or death from ingestion of toy magnets. This toy set violates the mandatory federal regulation for magnet toys. When high powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other or another metal object and become lodged in the digestive tract. This can cause perforations, twisting or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this recalled product. The recalling firm is the importer, Lucky Bird Inc. of Buffalo, New York. This toy was sold exclusively on Walmart.com by JinJiang Baimei. It was sold from November 2023 through January 2025 for about $27.00. The recall is for the Multifunctional Puzzle Crab Toy, … [Read more...]
Golden Crop Candy Recalled For Undeclared Food Dyes
Golden Crop Candy is being recalled because it contains undeclared and unallowed food dyes Blue 1, Red 40, and Acid Red 18. People may be sensitive to those food dyes. Because this notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page, there is no informant about whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Blooming Import Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. This candy was sold at the retail level in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Missouri, Delaware, and Texas. No picture of the candy was provided in the recall notice. The recall initiation date was March 5, 2025, but the classification date was … [Read more...]
D. Effe T. Pastries Recalled in Canada For Salmonella
D. Effe T. Pastries, in addition to more Sweet Cream pastries, are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. There are ten more products that are included in the recall. There is one illness that may be associated with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. A Salmonella outbreak linked to other recalled Sweet Cream pastries sickened at least 61 people in Canada and 18 people in the United States. That outbreak was declared over in March 2025. These recalled products are new. The recalled products include these D. Effe T. items; Apollini Mignon or Mini Lobster Tail in 7 kilogram packages, with UPC number 8 054619 850176 and lot numbers 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, and 25013; Apollo K2 or Big Lobster Tail in 75 … [Read more...]
Public Health Alert For Pork Carnitas For Foreign Material
A public health alert has been issued for pork carnitas for foreign material contamination, more specifically pieces of metal, according to the USDA. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, GI tract injury, and choking injury. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Cargill Meat Solutions. A recall was not requested becasue this product is no longer available for purchase. This fully cooked product was made from April 1 to April 2, 2025. It is 16 ounce tray packages containing Pork Carnitas Seasoned & Seared Pork with Juices Slow Cooked with Citrus. The use by dates of 06/30/2025 or 07/01/2025 are stamped on the side of the packaging. This item has the establishment number Est. 46049 printed inside the USDA … [Read more...]
Leetous Glow Sticks and Glasses Recalled For Ingestion Hazard
Leetous Glow Sticks and Glasses are being recalled because they pose a serious injury or death risk from an ingestion hazard. The products' button cell batteries can be accessed easily. When button cell and coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries including chemical burns or death. The glow sticks and glasses violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation. The batteries are in a compartment that can be opened without a tool. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The glow sticks and glasses were sold exclusively online through Amazon from October 2024 through February 2025 for about $15.00. The retailer is Liangyu Technology Co., Ltd., dba Leetous, of China. These products were manufactured in … [Read more...]
Beijing Soybean Paste Treats Recalled For Undeclared Wheat
Beijing Soybean Paste treats are being recalled because they may contain wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who has celiac disease, as well as anyone who is allergic to wheat, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is May Flower International Inc of Maspeth, New York. This product was sold nationally at the retail level. The recalled product is Beijing Soybean Paste treats that are packaged in 8.82 ounce (250 grams) red plastic bags, with Chinese characters and a window that reveals the product. This item was packaged for Fu Xiang Yuan … [Read more...]
Seoulmama Shrimp Fried Rice Recalled For Milk in Canada
Seoulmama Shrimp Fried Rice is being recalled for undeclared milk in Canada. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone who has lactose intolerance, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Five Continents International Ltd. This item was sold at the retail level in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled product is Seoulmama Shrimp Fried Rice that is packaged in a 600 gram plastic bag. A picture of the prepared product is on the front of the bag. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 357470 002204. And the … [Read more...]
