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Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk A sweet treat sold across the country is now part of a widened food safety warning. Spring & Mulberry expanded its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 8. The affected products were sold online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The expanded recall includes certain lots of Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint Leaf, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, Pure Da…
6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk 6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A widely sold line of brown eggs is being pulled from stores and kitchens nationwide after federal testing found multiple Salmonella strains at a processing plant.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the recall could widen as distribution tracking continues. Black Sheep Egg Company has voluntarily recalled more than six million eggs distributed between Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, Sept. 17. The action covers 12-count and 18-count cartons of Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with “Best By” dates from Aug. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025, and UPC codes 8600105…
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded A nationwide recall of frozen foods is expanding after additional products were flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Chetak LLC Group is broadening its voluntary recall to include more Deep-branded frozen vegetable and fruit products.  The company said the expanded action covers items manufactured on shared equipment between December 2024 and August 2025. The move follows testing that found Salmonella in several frozen vegetable lots, including Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mun…
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.  The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…
CDC Reportedly Reduces Scope Of Foodborne Illness Tracking CDC Reportedly Reduces Scope Of Foodborne Illness Tracking
CDC Reportedly Reduces Scope Of Foodborne Illness Tracking The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has scaled back a major foodborne illness surveillance program, according to a new report. The agency is now tracking just two pathogens instead of the usual eight, NBC News reports.  As of Tuesday, July 1, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) is only monitoring for salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Previously, the program also tracked listeria, shigella, campylobacter, cyclospora,  vibrio, and Yersinia. Some of those illnesses can cause severe or life-threatening illness, e…
'Rodent Activity' Prompts Recall Of Cheese Product Sold In Northeast 'Rodent Activity' Prompts Recall Of Cheese Product Sold In Northeast
'Rodent Activity' Prompts Recall Of Cheese Product Sold In Northeast A cheesemaker is pulling one of its products from store shelves after federal inspectors found troubling conditions inside its facility. Quesito El Establo, located in Salem, New Hampshire, has recalled all of its Spanish Cheese (Quesito Colombiano).  This action follows an FDA inspection that uncovered the presence of rodents, signs of rodent activity, and other unsanitary conditions during manufacturing and storage. The cheese was distributed to retail stores in Massachusetts, primarily serving Hispanic/Latino customers. The FDA warns that rodent presence can carry a variety of hea…
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products
Massive Cucumber Recall Expands To Include New Products A cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak that’s sickened dozens has now led to another round of product recalls. this time targeting fresh food trays and tubs sold across five states. TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, Maryland, announced it is voluntarily recalling several cucumber-containing products distributed under multiple brands.  The affected items — including pre-packaged salsas, salads, and produce trays — were made using cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., the same Florida-based supplier at the center of a nationwide recall and Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people and…
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States 45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States A Salmonella outbreak linked to a cucumber producer has now expanded to 18 states with 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations now reported. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new recall for Bedner Growers cucumbers on Friday, May 30.  The recalled cucumbers, grown in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were shipped to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service dealers from Tuesday, April 29, to Monday, May 19. The products were labeled as either being “supers,” “selects,” or “plains." Target had issued…
Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk
Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk A tomato product sold in New York, Pennsylvania and nine other states has been recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella, according to a new FDA announcement. Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in 20-ounce plastic clamshell containers. The affected products carry UPC# 7 96553 20062 1 and include Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B. The tomatoes were distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee,…
Raw Kitten Food Sold In NY Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says Raw Kitten Food Sold In NY Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says
Raw Kitten Food Sold In NY Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,350 pounds of its raw cat food sold across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic after the product tested positive for salmonella, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration said the recall impacts two-pound logs of Blue Ridge Beef's kitten mix with lot number N25-0716 (UPC 854298001436). A customer complained about a cat getting sick after eating the mix and a food sample was collected on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the product tested positive for salmonella on Friday, Jan. 3. The FDA said the food …
FDA Elevates Egg Recall By NY-Based Manufacturer Over Salmonella Concerns FDA Elevates Egg Recall By NY-Based Manufacturer Over Salmonella Concerns
FDA Elevates Egg Recall By Ny-based Manufacturer Over Salmonella Concerns The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised its recall alert for a brand of eggs to the highest level due to potential Salmonella contamination, which could lead to severe health risks or even death. The brand, Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs, were sold at Costco. This follows a voluntary recall initiated by New York City-based manufacturer Handsome Brook Farms in late November. Earlier Report: Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination The affected eggs, bearing UPC 9661910680, Julian code 327, and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2…
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Black Pepper Due To Possible Health Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of ground black pepper that could be contaminated with Salmonella. UBC Food Distributors issued the recall for the product under the Baraka brand name in 7-ounce plastic containers with UPC code 8 22514 26626 6, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The company said it was notified of the potential for contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some packages of the product. Salmon…