Food Safety News

May 23rd, 2023, Meijer.

By Shams Adigozalzade | June 5, 2023 |

On May 23rd, 2023, Meijer in partnership with its supplier, Lamontagne Chocolate Corp., announced a voluntary recall of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds and Meijer Express Go Cup Dark Chocolate Almonds. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.  The recalled products are sold through Meijer stores in stand-up pouches and in Michigan,…

On May 17th, 2023

By Shams Adigozalzade | May 28, 2023 |

On May 17th, 2023, Hu Products announced a voluntary recall of single production lot of Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar product (2.1 oz bar) throughout the United States. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond that might have been added to the product during manufacturing.   The recalled product…

The Perrigo Company

By Shams Adigozalzade | May 21, 2023 |

On March 17, 2023, the Perrigo Company announced a voluntary recall of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula. The recall is due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, a common bacteria found in the environment.  The recalled products were sold in the U.S., and manufactured at the Company’s Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin manufacturing…

On May 4th, 2023, Frito-Lay.

By Shams Adigozalzade | May 14, 2023 |

On May 4th, 2023, Frito-Lay announced a voluntary recall of limited amount of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips (146 bags of 13 oz. and 15 5/8 oz.). The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips.  The recalled products were sold to grocery, club, and convenience…

On April 27th , 2023, TruVision health LLC announced the recall of the list of dietary supplement products due to unapproved ingredients.

By Shams Adigozalzade | May 5, 2023 |

On April 27th , 2023, TruVision health LLC announced the recall of the list of dietary supplement products. The recall is due to the potential presence of unapproved dietary ingredients, hordenine and/ or octodrine/DMHA (1,5-Dimethylhexylamine), within the products.  Hordenine is a dietary ingredient that stimulates negative side effects like increased heart rate, high blood pressure,…

April 18th, Dakota Style Food, Inc. 

By Shams Adigozalzade | April 28, 2023 |

On April 18th , 2023, Dakota Style Food, Inc. announced the recall of Hy-Vee Brand Honey Mustard Braided Pretzels, Hy-Vee Brand Dill Pickle Braided Pretzels, and Hy-Vee Brand Salt and Vinegar Braided Pretzels. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared milk that could cause life-threatening allergic reactions for people with sensitivity to…

On April 7th , 2023, Fresh From Meijer premade salads.

By Shams Adigozalzade | April 21, 2023 |

On April 7th , 2023, Meijer announced a voluntary recall of select Fresh From Meijer premade salads. The recall is due to the potential presence of contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes, posing a risk to young children, frail or elderly people.  The recalled product was distributed in Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and…

April 07, Fresh Express Incorporated Recalled Salad Kit Products Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

By Haohui Zhu | April 14, 2023 |

On April 7, 2023, Fresh Express Incorporated announced a voluntary recall of three varieties of expired branded and private-label salad kit products due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are no longer available for sale, and no illnesses have been reported so far. The recalled salad items have a Product Code…

March 31, Wellness Natural Recalled Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar Due to Undeclared Cashews

By Haohui Zhu | April 8, 2023 |

On March 31, 2023, Wellness Natural USA Inc. announced a voluntary recall of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, sold in a 15-count variety pack containing two other flavors. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared cashews, posing a risk for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews. The…

March 16, California Splendor Recalled Frozen Organic Strawberries Due to the Hepatitis A Outbreak

By Haohui Zhu | March 17, 2023 |
Frozen Strawberry

On March 16, 2023, California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California announced a recall of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses. The recalled products are packed in 4-lb bags and sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and two San Diego business centers. The lots subject to…