NY Distributor Recalls Salted, Smoked Herring Due to Improper Processing

P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5" in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.  The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5" in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

The recalled "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in 18 lbs. wooden boxes with container code Lot 1 PRC5073. The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" is a product of Canada manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/p-east-trading-corp-distributors-issues-alert-uneviscerated-salted-smoked-split-herring-due
P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum
Company Name:  P. East Trading Corp Distributors
Brand Name:  No Brand
Product Description:  Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring

Washington Firm Recalls Cooked Shrimp After Listeria Detected on In-process Sample

Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington is recalling 44,550 Lbs. of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat (see table below for multiple lot codes) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of the firm’s routine sampling program and Listeria monocytogenes was detected in an in-process shrimp sample in a food production environment. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as the company continues our root cause investigation as to what caused the problem.

In this case, the company was testing in-process product, probably pulling it after the cook step but before packaging.  Some companies are hesitant about sampling product, but this is good verification procedure to determine control.  Pre-operational environmental sampling may not pick up contamination that is within the machinery because this type of contamination may only be able to detected once processing has started and machinery is moving.  This is especially true with conveyors and bag filling equipment.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bornstein-seafoods-inc-recalls-cooked-peeled-ready-eat-coldwater-shrimp-meat-because-possible-health
Bornstein Seafoods Inc Recalls Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Bornstein Seafoods Inc.
Brand Name:  Bornstein Seafoods
Product Description:  Coldwater Shrimp Meat

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Impacts 79, CA Firm Recalls Implicated Eggs

FDA and CDC report that there is an ongoing Salmonella outbreak related to raw eggs distributed by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA.  To this point, there have been  a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella from seven states.  There have been 21 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. "Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025. Twenty-seven of 30 cases with information available reported exposure to eggs or an egg containing dish before becoming ill."

FDA also conducted an inspection and collected environmental samples at August Egg Company’s processing facility. Two samples from this inspection were positive for Salmonella and found to be a Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) match to the strain of Salmonella causing illnesses in this outbreak.

"Based on WGS analysis, bacteria from 79 people's samples predicted resistance to nalidixic acid and nonsusceptibility to ciprofloxacin (NSC); this NSC strain is related to a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from chicken, eggs, and backyard poultry. One person's samples also predicted an additional resistance to ampicillin and streptomycin. Most people with Salmonella illness recover without antibiotics. However, if antibiotics are needed, some illnesses in this outbreak may not be treatable with some commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice."

August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA is recalling 1,700,000 dozen brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs.  "Recalled brown cage free eggs and brown certified organic eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 15, 2025, with sell by dates from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025, in California and Nevada to retail locations including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.  The eggs were also distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 6, 2025, with sell by dates from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025, to Walmart locations in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois."

August Egg Company began diverting all eggs to an egg breaker in May 2025. This breaking facility processes eggs to eliminate the Salmonella risk.

FDA

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-june-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (June 2025)

Do no eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs distributed by August Egg Company. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 79
Hospitalizations: 21
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 17, 2025
States with Cases: AZ, CA, KY, NE, NJ, NV, WA
Product Distribution*: AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA, WY
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Maryland Facility for Lack of Food Safety Plan

FDA issued a Warning letter to One Roof LLC of Baltimore, MD after FDA inspected the ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility on October 24, 2024, through December 9, 2024. This inspection was initiated as a follow-up to the voluntary recall of Atwater’s Spider Web Tarts on October 21, 2024, due to undeclared almond in the product.   FDA stated that the "Spider Web Tarts are adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4)] in that they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or may have been rendered injurious to health. In addition, failure of the owner, operator, or agent in charge of a covered facility to comply with the preventive controls provisions of the CGMP & PC rule."

Basically, the facility did not have a food safety plan for any of the products they produced, and with that, did not have established controls for hazards including allergens.   What controls were in place were not followed per the company's procedures.  The Warning Letter is lengthy covering various aspects that the company should be following.  There are also misbranding violations.

FDA Warning Letter

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/one-roof-llc-701988-05202025
One Roof LLC
MARCS-CMS 701988 — May 20, 2025

Maryland Firm Recalls Various Products Made with Recalled Cucumbers

TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, MD has initiated a voluntary recall of the specific tub and tray items listed below because they contained cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., which had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tgd-cuts-llc-initiated-voluntary-recall-cucumber-bedner-growers-inc-which-had-potential-be
Tgd Cuts, LLC Initiated Voluntary Recall of Cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., Which Had the Potential to Be Contaminated with Salmonella
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 04, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 04, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  TGD Cuts, LLC.
Brand Name:  Multiple brands
Product Description:  Fresh cucumbers and salsa and salads containing fresh cucumbers

Virginia Firm Recalls Organic Crackers for Undeclared Sesame Due to Wrong Label Application

Firehook of Virginia is recalling one lot of Firehook brand Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers because they may contain undeclared sesame.  The recall was initiated on 5/30/2025 after it was discovered that the sesame-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes causing the wrong labels to be applied to the product.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/firehook-virginia-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-classic-sea-salt-crackers
Firehook of Virginia Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Classic Sea Salt Crackers
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 04, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 04, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sesame
Company Name:  Firehook of Virginia
Brand Name:  Firehook
Product Description:  Crackers

NJ Firm Recalls Churro Bites for Undeclared Milk

Camerican International of Paramus, NJ is recalling 7.05 oz boxes of Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream because they may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after a consumer discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes that has subsequently been corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/camerican-international-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-aldi-brand-casa-mamita-churro-bites
Camerican International, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 03, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 03, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Camerican International
Brand Name:  Aldi brand Casa Mamita
Product Description:  Churro Bites

Kentucky Distributor Recalls Over 100 Items After Inspectors Find Significant Rat Infestation

On May 27, 2025, Pan-African Food Distributors of Louisville, Kentucky initiated a recall of over 100 food and health care / cosmetic products after an inspection found a rat infestation in the facility.  "FDA continues to have concerns for all products held and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors due to the insanitary conditions observed at the facility during a routine FDA inspection, including a rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers."

"A May 2025 FDA inspection of the firm’s distribution center in Louisville, Kentucky revealed the presence of an active rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers. The state of Kentucky has mandated the firm halt operations due to the absence of a required permit and has implemented a blanket quarantine of product. The state is urging the voluntary disposal of all contaminated food and will prohibit the business from reopening until the infestation is completely addressed. FDA has recommended Pan-African Food Distributors recall all products of concern currently on the market, and the firm has agreed. FDA is issuing this public health alert to notify the customers and consumers about the public health risk that these products pose."

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-retailers-and-distributors-not-use-eat-sell-or-serve-products-pan-african-food

FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Use, Eat, Sell, or Serve Products from Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. dba East Africa Boutique LLC
Products were held under insanitary conditions with potential contamination with filth.

Product:  
Potentially contaminated products include cosmetic products, various ready-to-eat and/or shelf stable food items including infant nutritional cereals, baking ingredients, and other food products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. doing business as (dba) East Africa Boutique LLC. Products may or may not include a label with the firm name.

Illinois Establishment Recalls Tallow Products After Determination that Products Repackaging Done Without Federal Inspection

Sulu Organics LLC, a Bartlett, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,166 pounds of pork lard and beef tallow products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.  These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered when FSIS received consumer complaints that the pork lard and beef tallow products for sale online did not bear the mark of inspection. FSIS personnel determined the establishment purchased pork lard and bulk beef tallow from an FSIS regulated facility and produced product into smaller retail size containers that were relabeled without the benefit of FSIS inspection

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/sulu-organics-llc-recalls-pork-lard-beef-tallow-products-produced-without-benefit
Sulu Organics LLC Recalls Pork Lard & Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 - Sulu Organics LLC, a Bartlett, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,166 pounds of pork lard and beef tallow products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.