CA Distributor Recalls Dried Lilly Flowers for Undeclared Sulfites

U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers because it may contain undeclared SULFITES.  The recall was initiated after Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services collected a sample of the lily flowers. It was discovered that lily flowers containing sulfites were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites.

Eating Lilly Flowers...according to AI:

Eating dried lily flowers, particularly the unopened buds of the daylily plant (also called "golden needles"), is a common practice in Chinese cuisine, where they are added to soups, stir-fries, and rice dishes for their subtle floral aroma and mild, slightly sweet flavor; essentially, they are considered an edible flower with a musky and flowery taste when rehydrated and cooked properly. 

Key points about eating dried lily flowers:

Origin: Primarily used in Chinese cooking, where they are often referred to as "golden needles" or "yellow flower vegetable". 

What you eat: The dried unopened buds of the daylily plant. 

Preparation: Before using, dried lily flowers need to be soaked in water to rehydrate them. 

Flavor profile: A delicate, slightly sweet floral taste with a musky undertone. 

How to use dried lily flowers in cooking:

Soups: Add to broths for a subtle floral flavor. 

Stir-fries: Incorporate into stir-fried vegetable or protein dishes. 

Rice dishes: Mix into fried rice or rice porridge for added texture and flavor. 

Important points to remember:

Not all lilies are edible:

Ensure you are using the correct type of lily, specifically the daylily, as other lily varieties can be toxic. 

Quality matters:

Buy dried lily flowers from a reputable source to guarantee quality and proper identification. 

Check for insects:

Always rinse dried lily flowers thoroughly before using to remove any potential insects. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/us-trading-company-hayward-ca-recalling-joy-luck-brand-lily-flowers-because-it-may-contain
U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is Recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers Because it May Contain Undeclared Sulfites
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 04, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  March 04, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sulfites
Company Name:  U.S. Trading Company
Brand Name:  Joy Luck
Product Description:  Dried Lily Flowers

California Distributor Expands Recall for Packaged Vegetables for Temperature Abuse, Botulism Potential

AKT Trading Inc. of Torrance, California, is recalling additional prepared vegetable products manufactured by Choshiya Honten Co., Ltd. The company had recalled Bamboo Shoots on February 11, 2025.  The  report states, "the products lack the necessary "Keep Refrigerated" statement, which could lead to hazardous bacterial growth if stored at room temperature. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled."  The concern with these product is the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum. The products lack the necessary "Keep Refrigerated" statement, which could lead to hazardous bacterial growth if stored at room temperature.

This issue was discovered on 2/18/2025 at the Tokyo Central / Marukai retail store. The missing "Keep Refrigerated" label likely contributed to this issue. The product was immediately removed from sale at this location. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/akt-trading-inc-recalls-prepared-vegetable-products-because-possible-health-risk
AKT Trading Inc. Recalls Prepared Vegetable Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 03, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  March 03, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential risk of Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  AKT Trading, Inc.
Brand Name:  Multiple brands
Product Description:  Prepared vegetable products.

Raw Cat Food Recalled Due to Potential Bird Flu (HPAI) Contamination

Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, WA is recalling lots of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 also known as bird flu.  The recall was initiated after sampling conducted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products as well as sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Wild Coast Raw and the Washington State Department of Agriculture continue to work collaboratively to address the source of the problem.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-wild-coast-raw-boneless-free-range-chicken-formula-raw-pet-food-because-possible
Voluntary Recall of Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Bird Flu Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 01, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  March 01, 2025
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement:  Possible Bird Flu Health Risk
Company Name:  Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw
Brand Name:  Wild Coast Raw
Product Description:  Frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats

MA Produce Packer Recalls Salad for Undeclared Allergens Due to Mislabeling

Little Leaf Farms, Shirley, MA, is voluntarily recalling a specific lot code of its Southwest Salad Kits due to the potential presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens.   The issue was identified after receiving one consumer complaint noting incorrect ingredients. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

So it appears that the wrong preprinted label was applied to the clamshell package.





https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/little-leaf-farms-announces-limited-voluntary-withdrawal-specific-lot-code-southwest-salad-kit-due
Little Leaf Farms Announces Limited Voluntary Withdrawal of a Specific Lot Code of Southwest Salad Kit Due to Undeclared Fish and Wheat
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 28, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  March 01, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared fish and wheat allergen
Company Name:  Little Leaf Farms
Brand Name:  Little Leaf Farms
Product Description:  Southwest Salad Kits

FDA and CDC Provide Update on Listeria Outbreak Linked to Supplement Shakes

FDA and CDC provided an update on the investigation of Listeria in frozen shakes.

As of February 24, 2025, a total of 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 21 states.   There have been 12 deaths, up one from the initial report.  Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 people have been hospitalized, and 12 deaths have been reported.  Age Range -  from 43 to 101 years with a median age of 78.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 38

Hospitalizations: 37

Deaths: 12

Last Specimen Collection Date: January 23, 2025

States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA, and WV

Product Distribution: Nationwide

As summarized by CIDRAP

• Starting in 2018, illnesses were reported but at that time, epidemiologic investigations suggested that institutional food was the likely source, however there wasn't enough evidence to pinpoint a specific food source.
• There were subsequent investigation in 2021, and 2023, in addition to 2018.
• The CDC reopened the investigation in October 2024 after six new infections were reported. In background information on the outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 20 of the cases were reported in 2024 and 2025 and that the outbreak and the investigations are ongoing.
• In November 2024, the FDA focused on nursing homes where many of the cases occurred. In its investigation, FDA used food invoices from involved nursing homes to show that since 2024, all nursing homes had received frozen supplement shakes from Lyons ReadyCare or Sysco Imperial brand.
• FDA investigators used environmental sampling and whole-genome sequencing to show that the strain of Listeria found in environmental samples were closely related to isolates from sick patients.  "Three of the environmental swabs collected from the processing area tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing analysis determined that the Listeria detected in these samples is closely related to the strain of Listeria that is causing illnesses in this outbreak."
• On February 22, Lyons Magnus, a distributor based in Fresno, California, recalled 4-ounce servings of several flavors of Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen supplemental shakes.

Washington State Firm Recalls RTE Chicken Caesar Wraps Due to Undeclared Anchovies (Fish)

LPK1, a Renton, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 303 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the product’s individually-wrapped Caesar dressing packet contains fish (anchovies) which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered by the establishment during a routine quality assurance check of ingredient labels. The establishment then notified FSIS that the product may contain fish (anchovy), which is not declared on the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/lpk1-recalls-ready-eat-chicken-caesar-wrap-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
LPK1 Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Caesar Wrap Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2025 – LPK1, a Renton, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 303 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product’s individually-wrapped Caesar dressing packet contains fish (anchovies), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

NJ Firm Recalls Dark Chocolate Novelties Due to Undeclared Milk

Kayco, a Bayonne NJ company is recalling their Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos because it may contain undeclared milk.  This recall was initiated after the company was notified by their Quality Control Department that a limited number of bags labeled as “Dark Chocolate Conettos” contained Milk Chocolate Conettos, which contains milk allergen that is not declared on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kayco-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-limited-units-glicks-dark-chocolate-conettos
Kayco Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Limited Units of Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 21, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  February 21, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  Kayco
Brand Name:  Glicks
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Conettos

Frozen Supplemental Shakes Linked to Listeria Outbreak Impacting Long-Term Care Residents

The FDA and CDC are linking a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections  Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes.  This product, used a nutrient supplement, was used in long-term care facilities which would have high-risk consumers for Listeria.  Cases date back to 2018.  There have been 38 reported cases with 11 deaths.

"On November 25, 2024, FDA was notified about an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the United States, with many ill people residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF) prior to illness onset. FDA’s traceback investigation identified that each of the LTCF who supplied invoice information for review from 2024 to present received a frozen supplemental shake of either Lyons ReadyCare or Sysco Imperial brand. As part of this investigation, FDA collected environmental samples and found the outbreak strain of Listeria."

"According to CDC, this outbreak includes cases dating back to 2018, with 20 cases across 2024 and 2025, and is currently ongoing. Epidemiologic evidence in previous investigations were unable to identify a source of the outbreak. As of February 21, 2025, a total of 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 21 states. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 people have been hospitalized. Eleven deaths have been reported. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 34 (89%) reported living in long term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. Records reviewed from facilities indicated nutritional shakes were available to residents."

Lyons Magnus LLC (“Lyons Magnus”), Fresno CA, announced that it is voluntarily recalling 4 oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes due to the potential for the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 38
Hospitalizations: 37
Deaths: 11
Last Specimen Collection Date: January 23, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA, and WV

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-frozen-supplemental-shakes-february-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (February 2025)
Content current as of: 02/21/2025
Do not sell or serve Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Importer Recalls Snack Products After Foreign Supplier Fails on Allergen Labeling

ZB Importing LLC. Cicero, IL, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers due to undeclared wheat, egg and/or milk in the Ingredient List and/or Contains Statement on the product labels.  This mislabeling was discovered following receipt of a single consumer complaint involving an allergic reaction. The issue originated from a supplier who inadvertently failed to fully disclose all allergens while translating the ingredient list. [The company is] actively working with the supplier to implement stricter labeling controls, including an additional verification process for multilingual labels.

Ulker branded product is imported from Turkey.

The importer in this case, ZB Importing LLC., is responsible for assuring proper allergen labeling through their foreign supplier verification program (FSVP).   Allergens would have been identified on the hazard analysis for  product from that company, and the importer would need measures to ensure that proper allergen control was implemented, specifically in this case, label declaration of allergens.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zb-importing-issue-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-wheat-and-milk-certain-ulker
ZB Importing Issue Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg, Wheat and Milk in Certain Ulker Brand Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 18, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  February 20, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs, milk)
Company Name:  ZB Importing LLC
Brand Name:  Ulker
Product Description:  Snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers