The ByHeart formula infant botulism outbreak has ended with 48 sick, according to the CDC. This outbreak case count has been confusing from the beginning. In the last update issued on December 11, 2025, there were allegedly 51 babies sick. And the FDA update lists 28 sick. But the FDA numbers include 28 cases of confirmed botulism, 20 cases of probable botulism, and three cases of infants who were eventually diagnosed with another illness. The CDC counts all illnesses except those diagnosed with something else. The last update also included 19 states, but the state count hs been reduced t0 17. One thing remains true: all ByHeart infant formulas were recalled as a result of this outbreak. The final case count by state is: Arizona (5), California (12), Idaho (2), Illinois (2), … [Read more...]
Recall of Ajinomoto Foods Products For Foreign Material Expanded
The recall of Ajinomoto Foods products for possible foreign material contamination has been expanded. The original recall, issued on February 19, 2026, included Trader Joe's and Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice. The foreign material is pieces of glass, which pose a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking injury, and GI tract injury hazard. There are no confirmed reports of injuries received by the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Ajinomoto Foods North America of Portland, Oregon. The recall includes about 33,617,045 additional pounds of various ready to eat and not ready to eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumplings, for a total of about 36,987,575 pounds of products. You can see more pictures of the recalled foods at the USDA web site. … [Read more...]
Health Alert For Punahele Beef Jerky Crisps For Undeclared Soy
A health alert has been issued by the USDA for Punahele Beef Jerky Crisps because they may contain soy lethicin that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to soy could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No confirmed reports of allergic reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. A recall was not requested because these items are not longer available. The recalling firm is Punahele Jerky Company of Hilo, Hawaii. These items have best by dates of February 17, 2027 or before. The recalled products are: 6 ounce plastic packages containing "DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS, ORIGINAL SALT & PEPPER FLAVOR", and bearing establishment number "EST. 2625" inside the USDA mark … [Read more...]
Three Rivers Cranberry Mix Recalled For Undeclared Sulfites
Three Rivers Cranberry Mix is being recalled because it may contain sulfites that are not declared on the product label, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Anyone who is sensitive to sulfites or who has asthma could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. No reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Shata Traders of Brooklyn, New York. The recalled product is Three Rivers Cranberry Mix that is sold in 7.05 clear plastic bags. The bags have a blue banner on the top and bottom, along with some colorful art. You can see the cranberry mix through the package. The UPC number for this product is 793283751331. There is no best if used by date or expiration date on this product. It … [Read more...]
Dan-D Pak Nuts and Dan-D Bulk Nuts Recalled For Salmonella
Dan-D Pak Nuts and Dan-D Bulk Nuts are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these nuts. The recalling firm is Dan-D Foods Ltd. The recalled nuts were sold in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled products include Dan-D Bulk Macadamia Raw that is packaged in a 11.34 kilogram container. The UPC number for that product is 1 07 70795 05225 2. The code is DDBK 005225, the lot number is 52411473, and the best before date is August 29, 2027. Also recalled is Dan-D Pak Super Mac's Mix, Unsalted, also packaged in an 11.34 kilogram container. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is … [Read more...]
Golden Sea Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp Recalled
Golden Sea Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp is being recalled in Canada for contamination with 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone. This chemical is used as a marker to detect illegal, potentially carcinogenic veterinary residues in food products such as poultry, eggs, and shrimp. 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone is a stable, tissue-bound metabolite of the banned nitrofurazone antibiotic that is banned in many countries because of potential carcinogenicity and safety risks. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Transhing Investment Inc. This shrimp was sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the province of Quebec. The recalled product is Golden Sea Sushi EBI … [Read more...]
Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese Recalled For Spoilage
Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese is being recalled in Canada for container integrity defects and spoilage. There is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is SnapFoodz Inc. This cheese was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled products include Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese that is packaged in 400 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 262235 400060. The production date for this cheese is 2024/11/15 S/N, and the best before date is 2026/05/15. The code for this product is 29981644. Also recalled is … [Read more...]
Maine Mall Hannaford Meat Products Recalled For Quality Concern
Maine Mall Hannaford meat products are being recalled for quality concerns. The specific problem was not identified in the recall notice. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Maine Mall Hannaford that is located at 415 Philbrook Avenue in South Portland, Maine. These products were available for purchase from Sunday, February 15, 2026 through Wednesday, February 18, 2026. No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the notice. The recalled products include Mailhot's Best Pork Pie packaged in a 20 ounce container. The UPC number for this item is 4259800001. Also recalled is Mailhot's Best Chicken Pie Refrigerated, packaged in an 8 ounce container. The UPC number is … [Read more...]
Savannah Bee Honey BBQ Sauce Recalled For Allergens
Savannah Bee Honey BBQ Sauce is being recalled because it may contain wheat and soy, two of the nine main food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, 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 Savannah Bee Company of Savannah, Georgia. The recalled product is Savannah Bee Honey BBQ Sauce - Mustard, that is packaged in 16 ounce ounce glass bottles. The bottles have an orange banner in the middle, with the name of the product printed in the center. The batch code on the product is B1L1360525, the UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 50033 93758 9, … [Read more...]
Recall of Quest Diet Cat Food For Low Thiamine Expanded
The recall of Quest Diet Cat Food products for low thiamine levels has been expanded to include all products. A stop sale of all Quest products has been enacted. The previous recall, issued on February 17, 2025, was for the company's freeze dried nuggets. The recalling firm is Go Raw LLC of Cottonwood Heights, Utah. This food was sold at the retail level in these states: Colorado, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Michigan, California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Montana. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency in a cat can include gastrointestinal or neurological signs. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure … [Read more...]
