The recall of Southwind Foods frozen shrimp for possible cesium-137 contamination is being updated again with more brands, types, and package sizes. That recall, published on August 21, 2025, was for Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street shrimp. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Southwind Foods of Carson, California. The bagged, frozen shrimp products were distributed between June 24 to September 16, 2025 to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, … [Read more...]
Recall of Shaikh Al Kar Halva Products For Salmonella Updated
The recall of Shaikh Al Kar Halva products for possible Salmonella contamination has been updated again to include more items. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Nabil Boutamina doing business as Mediterranean Halal Meats. These items were sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled products are all Shaik Al Kar brand. You can see more pictures of the recalled products at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The items include Plain Halva packaged in 800 gram containers. The UPC number is 6 253011 500616 and the codes are "Best Befor:" 2026.Aug.25 BN#260824.V. Also recalled is Pistachio Halva in 400 gram containers with UPC number 6 … [Read more...]
FDA Advises Consumers Not to Eat Indonesian Imported Shrimp
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat, sell, or serve certain Indonesian imported shrimp imported from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati. The shrimp is in violation of the Federal FD&C Act because it may be contaminated with cesium-137 and may be radioactive. The problem is that shipping containers have tested positive for the radioactive isotope. No radioactive shrimp has entered U.S. commerce. This list will be updated as the FDA updates. Three firms have issued press releases for recalled products. They are: August 21, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall August 22, 2025: Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC Recall August 27, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Kroger Brand August 28, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Aqua Star Brand August 29, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall … [Read more...]
Stewed Aged Kimchi with Mackerel Recalled For Milk and Shrimp
Stewed Aged Kimchi with Mackerel is being recalled because it contains milk and shrimp, two of the main food allergens, that are not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who eats this product and who is allergic to milk or shrimp, or who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction. The recall notice did not state whether or not any allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Lee K of NY Inc. of Flushing, New York. The recalled product was sold in supermarkets in the states of New York and New Jersey. The recalled item is Stewed Aged Kimchi with Mackerel. It is packaged in 57-ounce black bottomed plastic containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the … [Read more...]
Daesang Gochujang Recalled in Canada For Undeclared Wheat
Daesang Gochujang is being recalled in Canada because it contains wheat, one of the major food allergens, that is not listed on the product label as required by law. Gochujang is spicy red pepper paste. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, 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 item. The recalling firm is Korea Food Trading Ltd. This product was sold at the retail level in the province of Ontario. It is Daesang Gochujang that is packaged in 500 gram containers. The notice did not state what type of container the paste is packaged in. The UPC number that is stamped … [Read more...]
More Kroger, AquaStar Shrimp Recalled For Possible Cesium-137
More Kroger and AquaStar shrimp are being recalled for possible Cesium-137 contamination, which makes food radioactive. No illnesses have been reported to date. And no product that has tested positive or alerted for the contaminant has entered U.S. commerce. The issue is contamination in shipping containers and some frozen shrimp products processed by PT Bahari Makmur Sejati, doing business as BMS Foods, of Indonesia. The shrimp was sold at Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC in these states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, … [Read more...]
Kirkland Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke Recalled For Possible Listeria
Kirkland Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Western United Fish Company doing business as Annasea Foods Group of Kent, Washington. The recalled product was sold at the deli section from Costco Warehouse stores in these states on September 18, 2025: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Poke is … [Read more...]
Health Alert For Trader Joe’s Turkey Gobbler Wrap For Listeria
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Trader Joe's Turkey Gobbler Wrap for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The firm is WCD Kitchen - Minooka of MInooka, Illinois. This ready to eat turkey product was produced on September 20, 2025. The recalled product is a 10 ounce clear plastic clamshell package containing Trader Joe's Turkey Cobbler Wrap. The best by date that is printed on the product label is September 16, 2025 (even though the picture shows September 21, 2025). This item has the establishment number P-1644 stamped inside … [Read more...]
Habibi Dubat Chocolat Kunafa Pistachio Milk Chocolate Recalled
Habibi Dubat Chocolat Kunafa Pistachio Milk Chocolate is being recalled in Canada because it may contain soy and wheat, two of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the product label as required. 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. 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 Bonbons JJ Candy. The recalled product was sold online, and was also sold at the retail level in the provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. The recalled item was available for purchase in two sizes. The first … [Read more...]
Enayat Farms Pistachio Raw Kernel Recalled For Salmonella
Enayat Farms Pistachio Raw Kernel is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak in that country, although the recall notice did not state that there are illnesses specifically linked to the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Ehsan Foods Canada Ltd. These pistachios were sold to hotels, restaurants, institutions, manufacturers, and at the retail level in these provinces: Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled product is Enayat Farms Pistachio Raw Kernel that is packaged in 10 kilogram containers. There is no UPC number stamped on the product … [Read more...]
