Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Macadamias are being recalled because they may contain the tree nuts cashews and almonds. Anyone who is allergic to those specific nuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company of Kea'au, Hawaii. This product was sold at the retail level in these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, and also in Guam. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the FDA web site. The recalled product is Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias that is … [Read more...]
Request Foods Soups Recalled For Pieces of Wood
Request Foods soups are being recalled for foreign material contamination in the form of pieces of wood. This poses a tooth and mouth injury hazard, choking hazard, and GI tract injury hazard. 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 injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these soups. The recalling firm is Request Foods Inc. of Holland, Michigan. The soups were sold in the states of Illinois and Michigan. No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the recall notice. The recalled products include Moroccan Style Lentil Soup packaged in 4 x 8 pound pouches. The code information is Oct 11 2026 MOROCCAN STY … [Read more...]
Upper Crust Bakery Rolls Recalled For Glass Fragments
Upper Crust Bakery Rolls are being recalled for foreign material contamination in the form of glass fragments on top of the bread. This poses a tooth and mouth injury hazard, a choking hazard, and a GI tract injury hazard. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any injuries have occurred in relation to this issue. The recalling firm is Upper Crust Bakery of Glenn Dale, Maryland. Thee rolls were sold at the retail level in these states: Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Ohio. No picture of the recalled products was provided. The recalled products are all Upper Crust brand. They include Ancient Grains Hoagie roll in 4 ounce containers. The … [Read more...]
Jersey Mike’s Subs Hepatitis A Exposure in Oceanside, NY
A Jersey Mike's Subs Hepatitis A exposure in Oceanside, New York may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. The restaurant is located at 24 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside. A confirmed case of hepatitis A in a food worker at that facility has been announced. Anyone who ate food or consumed drinks at that restaurant, or who used the restrooms, from April 5 to April 19, 2024 may have been exposed to the virus. The hepatitis A vaccine is available up to 14 days after exposure. That means that anyone who was at the restaurant before April 12, 2024 may not be eligible for the vaccine. Check with your doctor to be sure. Vaccines are available at healthcare facilities and may be available at pharmacies. If you are not eligible for the … [Read more...]
USDA Withdraws Framework to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry
USDA is withdrawing its proposed framework to reduce Salmonella in poultry. In October 2022, that agency released the framework to reduce Salmonella infections linked to poultry. Food safety advocates were pleased to see this framework and were hopeful it would lead to fewer illnesses and deaths. In that announcement the USDA stated, "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations in the United States every year. Of those infections, over 23% are attributed to poultry consumption." The framework had three key components that, together, supported a comprehensive approach to controlling Salmonella in poultry. They were: Requiring that incoming flocks be tested for … [Read more...]
Zaarah Herbals Powders Recalled For Lead and Arsenic
Zaarah Herbals powders are being recalled because they contain elevated levels of lead and arsenic. Not all of the products contain both heavy metals. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have occurred in relation to this issue. The recalling firm is New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, New York. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Increased blood lead levels may be the only sign of lead exposure. Consuming arsenic can cause cancer, heart disease, lung disease, IQ loss, diabetes, and neurological problems. And its effect is much more serious in infants and young children … [Read more...]
3 Meals a Day Soupy Pork Buns Recalled For Sesame
3 Meals a Day Soupy Pork Buns are being recalled because they contain sesame, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to sesame 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 this issue. The recalling firm is ACC Central Kitchen of Thorofare, New Jersey. The frozen not ready to eat product was produced on various dates dating back to November 28, 2023. The recalled product is 8.45-ounce sleeve tray packages of 3 Meals a Day Soupy Pork Bun with Crab Roe that has this range of lot codes: 052625 to 090626. This item has the establishment number EST. 40031 stamped inside the USDA mark of … [Read more...]
19th Hole Snack Mix Recalled For Undeclared Almonds
19th Hole Snack Mix is being recalled because it may contain almonds, or tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to almonds who eats this product could have a serious allergic reaction. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is New England Village Foods of Milford, New Hampshire. The recalled product was distributed to small independent grocery markets and convenience stores throughout New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. The recalled item is 19th Hole Snack Mix that is packaged in 5 ounce and 10 ounce clear plastic cups and tubs with recloseable lids. The UPC number for the … [Read more...]
Binggrae Power Cap Watermelon Ice Tube Recalled For Milk
Binggrae Power Cap Watermelon Ice Tube is being recalled in Canada because it contains milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the package label as required. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Seasia Foods Ltd. This item was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. No picture of the recalled product was provided in the notice. The recalled product is … [Read more...]
Fairway Market Croissants Recalled in Canada For Egg
Fairway Market Croissants are being recalled in Canada because they contain egg, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to egg could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. The recall notice did not state whether or not any allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Fairway Market. The croissants were sold in the province of British Columbia at the retail level. The recalled product is Fairway Market Croissants that are packaged in a 300 gram container. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 202464 105998. All codes where egg is not declared on the label are included in this recall. The notice did … [Read more...]
