NY Establishment Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat Products for Excessive Sodium Nitrite Levels

Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints of products that were off-taste and off-color.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/smith-packing-llc-recalls-sausage-and-sliced-meat-and-poultry-products-due-sodium
Smith Packing, LLC Recalls Sausage and Sliced Meat and Poultry Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Smith Packing, LLC, a Utica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,792 pounds of various ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products due to sodium nitrite levels that exceed the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

NJ Establishment Recalls Pork Bun Product for Undeclared Sesame

ACC Central Kitchen LCC., a Thorofare, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 64,008 pounds of pork bun products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. .  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant verification activities when FSIS inspection personnel noticed that the sesame ingredient used in the pork buns was not declared on the product label.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/acc-central-kitchen-llc-recalls-pork-bun-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
ACC Central Kitchen LLC Recalls Pork Bun Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 – ACC Central Kitchen LCC., a Thorofare, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 64,008 pounds of pork bun products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

Trader Joe's Salad Product Recalled for Undeclared Milk After Cheese Crumbles Packets Mistakenly Added Instead of Crispy Onion Packets

Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois is recalling a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon because the topping packet may potentially contain an undeclared milk allergen.  The product may contain milk that is not declared on the label. 500 units of the salad were mistakenly packaged with a sealed packet of parmesan cheese crumbles (instead of a packet of crispy onions).

A number of recalls such as this have occurred when the incorrect packet is added to the product.  We discuss the importance of having preventive controls for labeling, but consideration must be given to ensuring the proper addition of these packets into kit-type packs.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/trader-joes-sesame-miso-salad-salmon-voluntarily-recalled-due-undeclared-milk-allergen
Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon Voluntarily Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 28, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 29, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Milk
Company Name:  Taylor Fresh Foods
Brand Name:  Trader Joe’s
Product Description:  Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon

Macadamia Nut Company Recalls Product with Undeclared Almonds and Cashews; Highlights the Need for Verifying Co-Manufacturers Allergen Controls

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea’au, HI is voluntarily recalling Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6oz and 4oz bags), due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews.  The recall was initiated after Mauna Loa’s internal quality control process identified that the affected batch, manufactured by a third-party co-manufacturer, contained undeclared almonds and cashews. Immediate action was taken to contain the affected product, notify the third-party co-manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors, and report the issue to the FDA.  The recalled Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias are packaged in 0.6oz and 4oz bags and were distributed to multiple retail locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, ME, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Guam.

It is important for companies that use co-packers to understand the potential allergen risk at these co-manufacturers and that these co-manufacturers have a solid allergen control program in place, including appropriate allergen preventive controls.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mauna-loa-macadamia-nut-company-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-and-cashews-mauna-loa
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds and Cashews in Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6OZ and 4OZ)
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 26, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 26, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashew, almond
Company Name:  Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC
Brand Name:  Mauna Loa
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias

NH Snack Company Recalls Snack Mix After Discovery of Undeclared Almonds

New England Village Foods of Milford NH is recalling all lots of 5 -ounce and 10 -ounce containers of New England Village Snacks “19th Hole Snack Mix” because they may contain undeclared almonds.  The recall was initiated after a customer discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the issue was caused by a temporary breakdown in the companies packaging process.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-england-village-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-19th-hole-snack-mix
New England Village Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in “19th Hole Snack Mix”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 24, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 24, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:  New England Village Foods
Brand Name:  New England Village Snacks
Product Description:  19th Hole Snack Mix

NY Distributor Recalls Enoki Mushrooms after State Laboratory Finds Listeria in Sample

Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Buffalo, NY and subsequent analysis by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/harvest-nyc-inc-recalls-enoki-mushroom-due-possible-health-risk
Harvest NYC Inc Recalls Enoki Mushroom Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 16, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 18, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Due to possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Company Name:  Harvest NYC Inc
Brand Name:  Hofood99 Inc
Product Description:  Enoki Mushrooms

Reminder Notice of Recall of Baby Teething Chew Stick After Reports That Product Still Available for Sale

Gerber Products Company issued a second press release about their January 31st  recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.  The company did this after recent reports of recalled product still available for sale on some retailer shelves and online.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-reminder-gerber-products-company-previously-recalled-and-discontinued-all-batches-gerberr
Recall Reminder: Gerber Products Company Previously Recalled and Discontinued All Batches of Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks Due To Potential Choking Hazard
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 18, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 18, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential choking hazard for babies and young children
Company Name:  Gerber Products Company
Brand Name:  Gerber
Product Description:  Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks

USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Heightened Salmonella Control Standards for Raw Poultry

The USDA is withdrawing a recently proposed policy that had the goal of reducing specific strains of Salmonella in raw poultry products.

(https://pennstatefoodsafety.blogspot.com/2024/07/usda-proposes-new-policy-for-raw.html)

The proposed policy was set to establish final product standards to prevent raw chicken carcasses, chicken parts, ground chicken, and ground turkey products that contain any type of Salmonella at or above 10 colony forming units (CFU) per gram/ml and any detectable level of at least one of the Salmonella serotypes of public health significance from entering commerce. Salmonella Enteritidis, Typhimurium in chicken and Hadar, Typhimurium, and Muenchen for for raw comminuted turkey.

The current standards are still in place.  And there will always be the need for consumers to practice safe handling and preparation procedures with raw poultry.

https://apnews.com/article/poultry-salmonella-food-poisoning-usda-081dafd3c8a75c3ef2203d260584a893
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By JONEL ALECCIA

Updated 4:39 PM EDT, April 24, 2025

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The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat.

NY Importer Recalls Imported Soybean Paste for Undeclared Wheat

May Flower International Inc of Maspeth, NY, is recalling its 8.82-ounce/250g packages of “Beijing Soybean Paste” food treats because they may contain undeclared wheat.   This recall was initiated after the United States Food and Drug Administration discovered during a routine inspection that the product declared flour as an ingredient, but wheat (an allergen) was undeclared.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/may-flower-international-inc-issue-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-beijing-soybean-paste
May Flower International Inc., Issue Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in “Beijing Soybean Paste”
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 11, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat
Company Name:  May Flower Internation, Inc.
Brand Name:  May Flower International
Product Description:  Soybean Paste

MMWR - 2023 Cyclospora Outbreak with 47 Ill from Imported Cilantro Used at Restaurant

In this week's CDC MMWR, an article about a 2023 outbreak of cyclosporiasis.  "In June 2023, a total of 47 cases of cyclosporiasis were associated with consumption of food from a Mexican-style restaurant in Alabama. Analysis of case-control data identified cilantro as the likely food source. Collaboration among multiple states and their respective agencies enabled successful traceback of cilantro to a source in Mexico."

Interesting items from the article:

• "C. cayetanensis, the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, is resistant to routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods, limiting the ability for restaurant operators and food distributors to eliminate risk for contamination through effective sanitation practices (3). Because the restaurant’s environmental assessment report included no substantial findings, contamination likely occurred before arrival at the restaurant."
•  "Through this investigation, a domestic distributor without an identified manufacturing license who sourced produce from an international supplier was discovered, presenting an opportunity for regulatory intervention and education to prevent the future sale and distribution of potentially contaminated product through improper supply channels."

Cyclospora is a single cell parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis.  Cyclospora is spread by people ingesting food or water that was contaminated with feces from an infected individual.  Humans are the only known host (unlike other parasites that have other animals hosts).  It is not unlikely, however, to be passed from person-to-person, because it needs time (days to weeks) after being passed in a bowel movement (pooped) to become infectious for another person.

It is seen mainly in tropical or subtropical regions of the world but makes its way into the United States, via contaminated food, primarily imported fresh produce, or from people who travel to these areas.  The symptoms take about a week to show up, and it is in the form of watery diarrhea, with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements. (Other symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, fever, and other flu-like symptoms may be noted.) Some people who are infected can be asymptomatic (no symptoms).

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7413a1.htm
Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Among Patrons of a Mexican-Style Restaurant — Limestone County, Alabama, May–June 2023
Weekly / April 17, 2025 / 74(13);217–221
Justine Goetzman, MPH1; Adyneshia Carter, MPH1; Ana Oliveira, DrPH1; L. Amanda Ingram, MPH1 

In Memoriam - Dr. Steven Goodfellow

Dr. Steve Goodfellow passed away this past week at the age of 83. He was an incredible food microbiologist, having a huge impact on the industry. He was also a remarkable person with a huge presence.

His work in the area of applied microbiology has been truly impactful. His research achievements include the development of USDA Appendix A and B as well as contribution to the development of cooking temperatures established in the Food Code and the Nut Processing Guidelines.  His work was always on the leading edge such as exploring the increased heat resistance of Salmonella in low water activity products such as flour. I worked for Steve nearly 30 years ago, and his understanding at that time on topics such as Listeria survival and control in food processing plants or E. coli contamination of beef continues to be remarkably pertinent today.

As a highly valued consultant, most of his work is only known to those companies and employees who needed his help. Think Winston Wolf in Pulp Fiction....rolls in, lays out the plan to solve the problem, and then executes that plan. During my time with him, it was a continuous flow of company sponsored research projects, troubleshooting, and training. Whether it was identifying and eliminating the source of Listeria in various plants to prevent those plants from being shut down, conducting research on TPP carcass washes, or working with companies developing new products, he was the ultimate fixer.

As for his character Steve was one of a kind, truly a force of nature. I'd say a mixture of Johnny Cash, Humphrey Bogart (cool factor) and Jack Nicholson (edgy). He was outspoken, direct to the point, and never backed down, especially when he knew he was right which he usually was. He was a wonderful boss and mentor. I have continued to draw upon all that I learned from him.

 

(Early 1990s IFT Annual Conference, Steve and I with Bill Brown in the background)

North Carolina Raw Pet Food Company Issues Another Recall for Pathogens After Complaint of Animal Illness and Positive Confirmation Testing

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags) due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria.  Due to a customer complaint of animal illness, samples of the products were collected on 3/20/25 by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. On 04/01/25, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture that the products tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria.

The products were distributed between January 3, 2025 to January 24, 2025. The product is packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Wisconsin. 

Blue Ridge product was last recalled on February 3, 2025, but has a long history of recalled product.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-and-kitten-mix-due-salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 11, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 11, 2025
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:   Salmonella & Listeria contamination.
Company Name:  Blue Ridge Beef
Brand Name:  Blue Ridge Beef
Product Description:  Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix

Various Soups and Bowl Products Recalled After Potential Wood Issue Identified in Cilantro Ingredient

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various soup and bowl products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, in an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro.   The problem was discovered when an FSIS establishment notified FSIS that an FDA-regulated ingredient was recalled for foreign material.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-various-soup-bowl-products-due-possible-extraneous
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Soup & Bowl Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various soup and bowl products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, in an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro.

Vermont Firm Recalls Cheese with High Coliform Levels

Agri-Mark, Inc of Waitsfield, VT is recalling a single lot of Cabot Creamery 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted due to finished product testing revealing an elevated level of coliform bacteria. The FDA has classified this event as a Class III recall reserved for products that are not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

 Only a small amount —17 retail packages (8.5 lbs.) — was sold to consumers in Vermont.

Coliforms are a broad group of organisms that are used as indicators of unsanitary conditions.  Food operations set limits on how much can be there, if any, in a food product.  In this case, the level was higher indicating a potential issue in processing.

https://cabotcreamery.com/blogs/community/agri-mark-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-of-cabot-8oz-extra-creamy-premium-butter-sea-salted
Agri-Mark, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall - Premium Butter
April 9, 2025 – Waitsfield, Vt.

Based on our commitment to quality products and food safety, Agri-Mark conducted a voluntary recall of a single lot of Cabot Creamery 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted due to finished product testing revealing an elevated level of coliform bacteria. The FDA has classified this event as a Class III recall reserved for products that are not likely to cause adverse health consequences. There have been no reported complaints or illnesses related to this product.

California Firm Recalls Bags of Celery Sticks After State Testing Finds Listeria

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. of Oxnard, Calif. is voluntarily issuing a precautionary advisory of a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat 4 in/1.6oz Marketside Celery Sticks with best if used by date 03/23/2025.   This advisory is being initiated due to the possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered during random sampling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture from a Georgia store location where one of multiple samples yielded a positive test result.

This product is past its best if used by date and is no longer in stores, but consumers may have frozen the item for later use.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/duda-farm-fresh-foods-inc-issues-advisory-1587-cases-4-in16-oz-bundle-marketside-celery-sticks
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Advisory for 1,587 Cases of 4 in/1.6 oz Bundle Marketside Celery Sticks Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Due to possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Company Name:  Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Marketside
Product Description:  Celery Sticks

Illinois Establishment Recalls Cheese Brats Due to Foreign Material - Hard Plastic

Johnsonville, LLC, a Momence, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic.  The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received two consumer complaints reporting hard plastic material found in the bratwurst product.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/johnsonville-llc-recalls-cheddar-bratwurst-product-due-possible-foreign-matter
Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Cheddar Bratwurst Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Momence Real Estate

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2025 – Johnsonville, LLC, a Momence, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Ohio Firm Recalls Peanut Product After Found to Contain Some Cashews

Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s 8.25 oz cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts due to possible presence of cashews.  One consumer complaint of an allergic reaction has been reported to date for this problem.  The recall was initiated after receiving a consumer complaint that product labeled as Honey Roasted Peanuts contained cashews. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Hard to tell if this was peanuts with some cashews or the jars of cashews were labeled as peanuts.  So either a improper clean-out of the line or a mislabeling issue.  My guess is that it was an improper clean-out in that someone reported the issue as an allergic reaction.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/trophy-nut-co-issues-allergy-alert-due-undeclared-cashews-heinens-honey-roasted-peanuts
Trophy Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert Due to Undeclared Cashews in Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 08, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 09, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Nuts & Nut Products
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashew allergen
Company Name:  Trophy Nut Company
Brand Name:  Heinen’s
Product Description:  Honey Roasted Peanuts

CT Firm Recalls Seafood Burgers for Undeclared Egg

Caraluzzi’s Markets of Bethel, CT is recalling 8oz Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers, because it contains undeclared egg.  One allergic reaction on has been reported to date.  The recall was initiated after an investigation following a consumer complaint. It was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. The mislabeled product has been removed from sale.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/caraluzzis-markets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-caraluzzis-italian-style-seafood-burger-8-oz
Caraluzzi’s Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burger, 8 oz
Summary 
Company Announcement Date: April 08, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 08, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared egg allergen
Company Name:  Caraluzzi Markets
Brand Name:  Caraluzzi’s
Product Description:  Italian Style Seafood Burgers

Hot Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. The Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites which are not declared on the label.  

The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce actually contained Sriracha Sauce. Upon review of the two labels, it was determined that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites, since the Sriracha Sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. No illnesses have been reported to date.

A few things going on here that were missed. For one, the hazard analysis should have determined that there were sulfites in the Sirracha sauce, and then during formulation, it appears that the sriracha sauce made its way into the Habanero sauce. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence
T.W. Garner Food Company Issues Recall on Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce Due To Potential Presence of Undeclared Sulfites and Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Due To Mislabeling
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 03, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 03, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Gravy/Sauces
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen-Sulfites
Company Name:  T.W. Garner Food Company
Brand Name:  Texas Pete
Product Description:  Condiments

Pig Ear Sliver Pet Treats Recalled After Testing Finds Salmonella Contamination

Supercan Bulk of Miami, Florida is recalling one lot of Supercan Pig Ear Slivers- Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices pet treats in 500 piece bags, 15.9 oz, expiration date 11/09/2026, due to Salmonella contamination. The health risk was discovered when samples of the product were collected on 03/04/2025 and tested by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The product tested positive for Salmonella.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supercan-bulk-recalls-single-lot-pig-ear-slivers-pet-treats-due-salmonella-contamination
Supercan Bulk Recalls a Single Lot of Pig Ear Slivers Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 02, 2025
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Supercan Bulk
Brand Name:  Supercan
Product Description:  Pig ear slivers

RI Bakery Recalls Quesadilla de Queso Bread for Not Properly Declaring Milk

Panaderia Salvadorena Inc., of Providence, RI is recalling its 14-ounce packages of Quesadilla de Queso bread because they contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered during inspection by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and only listed sour cream and butter. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/panaderia-salvadorena-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-quesadilla-de-queso
Panaderia Salvadorena, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Quesadilla De Queso
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 02, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 02, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared milk
Company Name:  Panaderia Salvadorena Inc.
Brand Name:  Panaderia/Bakery
Product Description:  Quesadilla de Queso bread

NY Firm Recalls Chocolate Bars After Multiple Complaints of Small Stones

Tony’s Chocolonely Inc., a New York, New York Corporation, is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Tony’s brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz); and Everything Bar (6.35oz) because the product may contain small stones.  The recall was initiated following 12 reports of consumers finding small stones in the product not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process. All complaints occurred outside of the United States and Canada, and no injuries were reported

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tonys-chocolonely-recalls-two-chocolate-products-because-they-may-contain-small-stones
Tony's Chocolonely Recalls Two Chocolate Products Because They May Contain Small Stones
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 02, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of small stones
Company Name:  Tony’s Chocolonely Inc.
Brand Name:  Tony’s Chocolonely Inc.
Product Description: Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar and Everything Bar

NY Juice Processor Recalls Pumpkin Juice Due to Botulism Risk

Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with "Botulism"[botulinum toxin].   The potential contamination was discovered after an inspection by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors found that the pumpkin juice pH was too high to be processed per Walker’s “hot fill” schedule process. As a result, it was determined that no adequate kill step was used to address the possibility of microbiological hazards.

The risk here is that the pumpkin juice, having a higher pH then regular juice, was improperly processed (it was hot filled which requires a pH below 4.6) resulting in a product that could support the growth of Clostridium botulinum, and with this, the potential to produce botulinum toxin, the causative agent of Botulism poisoning.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walkers-wine-juice-llc-recalls-product-due-possible-health-risk
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC Recalls Product Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  April 01, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Juice
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
Company Name:  Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Brand Name:  Walker’s Wine Juice LLC
Product Description:  Pumpkin Juice

Trader Joe's Mislabeled Salad Dressing Recalled for Undeclared Allergens Including Peanut

Fresh Creative Foods is voluntarily recalling a single item with a specific use by date, produced at a regional facility and distributed to limited Trader Joe’s locations. The product is Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, with a Use By Date of 05/27/2025 due to labeling error. The incorrect label does not include allergen callouts for peanuts, soy, sesame, or wheat.

Basically, the product labeled as Hot Honey Mustard was probably the Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette.  With potentially undeclared peanut, this could result in someone having a very serious reaction.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/undeclared-allergen-trader-joes-hot-honey-mustard-dressing-use-date-05272025-issued-fresh-creative
Undeclared Allergen in Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing with Use By Date of 05/27/2025 Issued by Fresh Creative Foods
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 30, 2025
FDA Publish Date: March 31, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergen - peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat.
Company Name:  Fresh Creative Foods
Brand Name:  Trader Joe’s
Product Description:  Hot honey mustard dressing
Company Announcement  Vista, CA March 30, 2025