CA Establishment Recalls RTE Burrito Products After RTE Egg Ingredient Tests Positive for Listeria

M.C.I. Foods Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,585 pounds of specific lots of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS of a positive Lm result in the scrambled egg component after the firm conducted routine sampling and testing of RTE ingredients from its external suppliers.

USDA does not require a Supply Chain Preventive Control as is required by FDA, however, the same types of controls need to be in place for suppliers of  RTE ingredients.  While testing was in place and did identify the contamination, which is good, however, the goal is prevention rather than reacting.  In this case, the product had been released and now has to be recalled.  In a preventive control's approach, the purchasing company would verify control through audits, prior testing communicated by a COA, or even an evaluation of that supplier's environmental monitoring program.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/m-c-i--foods-inc--recalls-ready-eat-breakfast-burrito-and-wrap-products-due-possible
M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Burrito and Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

WASHINGTON, October 18, 2025 – M.C.I. Foods Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,585 pounds of specific lots of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

CA Firm Recalls Cinnamon Powder After FDA Testing Detects Lead

Haitai, Inc of Cerritos, CA (Oct., 15, 2025) is recalling Haetae (HT) brand Cinnamon powder 8 oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.  The recall was initiated after the FDA collected product samples and detected elevated levels of lead. The firm’s investigation indicates the problem might be caused by potentially adulterated raw material from the supplier or natural lead concentration in Cinnamon and its powder.

Product was distributed by Haitai, Inc. and sold at various supermarkets nationwide.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haitai-inc-recalls-haetae-ht-brand-cinnamon-powder-8-oz-possible-risk
Haitai, Inc. Recalls Haetae (HT) Brand Cinnamon Powder 8 oz of Possible Risk
Summary
Company Announcement 

Date: October 17, 2025

FDA Publish Date: October 17, 2025

Product Type: Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement:  Potential Metal Contaminant - Lead

Company Name: Haitai, Inc

Brand Name:  Haetae

Product Description:  Ground cinnamon
Company Announcement

NY Firm Recalls Pecan Product for Undeclared Cashews

Nat’s Nuts of Rochester, NY is recalling 600 bags of Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans, because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  The recall was initiated after a retailer opened a package of the Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans for sampling and discovered cashews mixed in with the pecans. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

So this appears to be an improper line cleanout, but could as well be an issue with in-process product or an even with addition where the wrong product was dumped.  Regardless, although both are nut products, they are different allergens and must be controlled as  such.

Product was distributed to 25 retail stores located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin.  Product was also sold online.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nats-nuts-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-cashews-nats-nuts-brand-cinnamon-whiskey-pecans
Nat’s Nuts Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Cashews in Nat’s Nuts Brand Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashews
Company Name:  Nat’s Nuts
Brand Name:  Nat’s Nuts
Product Description:  Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans

Florida Firm Recalls Ice Cream with Mismatched Lid and Carton Resulting In Undeclared Allergen

Publix, Lakeland, FL, has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen.  The Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream half gallon container with a sell by date of “June 19, 2026 A” may contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with a mismatch French Vanilla container lid.

Here is another instance of a mis-match between the lid and the container.  As part of an Allergen Preventive Control, there would need to be controls to ensure the carton matches the lid which matches the product.

The product was distributed to stores located in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, except for stores in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa and Sarasota.  There have been no reported cases of illness to date.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-rich-creamy-vanilla-ice-cream-voluntarily-recalled-select-areas
Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Voluntarily Recalled in Select Areas
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared egg allergen
Company Name:  Publix
Brand Name:  Publix
Product Description:  Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheddar Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanuts - The Risk of Licensing Brand Name

Jody’s Inc. of Norfolk, VA is recalling Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn 6 oz (170 g) bag, lot number 2519907B1, Best If Enjoyed By: 07 15 26  due to presence of undeclared peanuts.  On October 15, 2025, the firm was notified by The Farmer Companies, Inc. that they received two customers complaints of peanuts found in their bags of the product.

In this case, Cabot Creamery licensed the use of its brand name to Jody's Inc, a popcorn company, through The Farmer Companies.   All good until the popcorn company fails to control allergens within their facility, resulting in a recall that impact the Cabot brand.  We are not told much beyond that, but it does bring up an important issue of co-branding and the need for the brand owner to ensure those that use that brand are top notch with regard to food safety and quality systems.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts
Jody’s Inc. Recalls Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  
Reason for Announcement:  Due to presence of undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Jody's Inc.
Brand Name:  Cabot Creamery
Product Description:  Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn

WA Firm Recalls Frozen Shrimp Linked to FDA Advisory on Cesium in Indonesian Shipments

AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137).  This product is linked to the FDA Consumer Advisory issued in September for shrimp imported from Indonesia.  

Product was packed under the Best Yet, Waterfront Bistro, Aquastar, and Publix brand labels.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk
Aquastar (USA) Corp Recalls Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Product may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137)
Company Name:  AquaStar Corp
Brand Name:  AquaStar, Best Yet, Waterfront Bistro, Publix
Product Description:  Frozen Raw Shrimp

TX Firm Recalls Eggs After Salmonella Found in Processing Environment

Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, TX, is recalling its 12 count packages of "Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  This comes after FDA inspected a processing facility and through environmental sampling, found extensive Salmonella contamination.

Current update as of September 29, 2025: FDA initiated an inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company’s egg processing facility and collected environmental samples. Of the samples collected, 40 environmental samples were positive for Salmonella including seven different strains of Salmonella. Some of these strains are known to cause human illness. FDA does not have information available at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recalled "12 Count Pasture Raised eggs" in retail stores in Houston, TX.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kenz-henz-recalls-pastured-raised-eggs-because-possible-health-risk
Kenz Henz Recalls "Pastured Raised Eggs" Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 16, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  Kenz Henz
Brand Name:  Kenz Henz
Product Description:  Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs

Health Warning Issued for Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower That May Be Contaminated With Listeria

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).  The problem was discovered when FreshRealm notified FSIS that the riced cauliflower used in these products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-riced-cauliflower-may-be
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower That May Be Contaminated With Listeria

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Based on current evidence, the products included in this public health alert are not related to any ongoing outbreak investigations. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Rice Products Recalled Due to the Potential for Small Stones in Product

Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States on a limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm.  This is an isolated issue limited to these batches— no other Ben's Original™ products are affected.

In commercial rice operations, stones are removed through specific equipment that separates based on density.  Generally this is done with the use of forced air that causes the lighter rice grains to be separated from heavier rocks.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bens-originaltm-issues-voluntary-recall-select-bens-original-long-grain-white-whole-grain-brown-and
Ben’s Original™ Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice Products Due to Possible Presence of Small Stones from Farm
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 14, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foreign Body Contaminant – Small Stones
Company Name:  Ben’s Original
Brand Name:  Ben’s Original