Food recalls happen regularly, even from companies known for their rigorous safety practices. While most recalls are issued due to health risks like allergens or contamination from bacteria, they are vital to ensuring the safety of consumers. Both the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regularly issue recall notices, but these often don't make major headlines. To help you stay informed, here is a roundup of the major food recalls affecting consumers right now, with continuous updates throughout 2024. So, be sure to check back regularly.
A recall has been issued for over 1,700 Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas due to the possibility of plastic contamination. The affected pizzas were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and have a best-by date of 11/27/2024, with lot number MR199856. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers with these pizzas should 'discard them or return them to a place of purchase for a refund.'
Certain MadeGood granola bars are being recalled due to potential metal contamination. The affected varieties include Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Cookies & Crème, and several other flavors. The recall specifically impacts products with certain "best by" dates and UPC codes, which are listed in the FDA notice. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are advised to 'return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.'
Several companies -- SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, and Russ Davis Wholesale -- have issued recalls for cucumbers connected to a salmonella outbreak. These cucumbers were sold across numerous states, and Russ Davis Wholesale also recalled salads and wraps containing potentially contaminated cucumbers. 'Consumers who discover they have the recalled cucumbers should discard or return them,' per the recall notices.
Certain organic carrots sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, and other retailers have been recalled due to a potential E. coli contamination. Though testing has not confirmed the bacteria, the CDC links the recall to an outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 39 others. The recall affects organic whole and baby carrots sold between August 14 and October 23, with specific "best by" dates. Consumers are urged to 'discard any bags that match the recalled items.'
Baker Farms has recalled curly mustard greens due to the risk of Listeria contamination. These greens, packaged in 16-ounce bags with a best-by date of Nov. 21, 2024, were distributed in nine southern states. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are advised to 'discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.'
Fresh Gourmet has recalled Santa Fe Style Tortilla Strips after discovering they contain undeclared wheat, posing a risk to those with allergies. The affected products are 3.5-ounce bags of tortilla strips with a UPC of 7 87359 17504 6 and a best-by date of June 20, 2025. 'Consumers are urged to discard the product or return it for a full refund.'
Over 72,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination, linked to an ongoing outbreak that has led to one fatality and at least 10 illnesses. The recall impacts 27 different products, ranging from whole chickens to seasoned pork hocks. 'Consumers are urged to return the recalled products or discard them.'
Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled over 167,000 pounds of ground beef possibly contaminated with E. coli, tied to an outbreak that has sickened 17 people in Minnesota. The recall includes fresh and frozen ground beef products with use-by dates ranging from Nov. 14, 2024, to Oct. 22, 2024. 'Restaurants with recalled beef should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.'
Nearly 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature unsalted and salted butter sold at Costco are being recalled because the product labels did not declare milk, a major allergen. This recall affects specific lot numbers with "best by" dates in 2025. 'Consumers with milk allergies should discard the butter or return it for a refund.'
Wegmans has recalled its Large Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken and Asian Peanut Dressing due to an undeclared egg allergen. The affected salads were sold between Nov. 5 and Nov. 8, 2024, with "sell by" dates from Nov. 7 through Nov. 10. Customers can 'return the impacted salads to Wegmans for a full refund.'