Michigan Firm Recalls Chocolate Bars for Undeclared Nuts Due to Processing Error

Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory of Ann Arbor, Michigan is recalling Zingerman’s Peanut Butter Crush Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared cashew and Zingerman’s Ca$hew Cow Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared peanut.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Peanut Butter Crush Bars containing cashews were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of cashews. It was also discovered that Cashew Cow Bars may have been distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zingermans-candy-manufactory-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-cashew-candy-bars
Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut & Cashew in Candy Bars
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 24, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  October 27, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Cashew and Peanut
Company Name:  Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory
Brand Name:  Zingerman’s Candy
Product Description:  Peanut Butter Crush and Ca$hew Cow candy bars

MN Establishment Recalls Frozen RTE Chicken Breast After Complaints for Metal Originating with Conveyor Belts

Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal,  The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production.

The affected chicken breast and thigh products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on various dates from February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025.  There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. 


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-corporation-recalls-ready-eat-frozen-chicken-products-due-possible
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

SD Establishment Recalls Pork Jerky After Metal from Fraying Belt Found in Product

LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.  The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from consumers finding pieces of wiry metal in the pork jerky product. LSI, Inc. determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. 

This item was shipped to Costco and Sam’s Club retail locations nationwide.  There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. 

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/lsi-inc--recalls-bbq-pork-jerky-product-due-possible-foreign-matter-contamination
LSI, Inc. Recalls BBQ Pork Jerky Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

LSI, Inc.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, October 24, 2025 – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Europe - Invesitigation into Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes 2011 - 2024

An investigation report in Eurosurveillance details a Salmonella outbreak linked to cherry tomatoes occurring from 2011 to 2024 with 643 reported cases in 17 countries.   First notice that a common food, cherry tomatoes, was identified in 2023, but reported cases continued into 2024 with 132 occurring that year.   Eventually, tomatoes from Sicily were identified as the vehicle, but the exact source was not identified.

"Contamination of tomatoes can happen at various points from the farm-to-fork, such as farm, packinghouses, or fresh-cut processing facilities [26]. They can potentially become contaminated with faeces from wild animals [29] or migratory birds [30,31]. Since water used for irrigation does not need to be potable, this may be a further source of contamination. Additionally, during water restrictions, different types of water can be used. Surface waters, such as rivers, streams or lakes, are more susceptible to contamination than protected sources like wells. The sewage sludge isolates from Germany and Austria support the hypothesis that sewage water can carry harmful pathogens and could be transferred to crops when used for irrigation or applied as a fertiliser [21]."

Eurosurveillance Volume 30, Issue 41, 16/Oct/2025
https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2025.30.41.2500224
Insights into recurring multi-country outbreaks of Salmonella Strathcona associated with tomatoes, Europe, 2011 to 2024

Introduction

In 2023, non-typhoidal salmonellosis was the second most frequently reported gastrointestinal infection among humans in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries after campylobacteriosis, accounting for 78,307 cases reported by 30 EU/EEA countries with an incidence of 18.15 cases per 100,000 population [1]. Notification of non-typhoidal salmonellosis is mandatory in 27 EU/EEA countries [1], while in three countries (Belgium, France and the Netherlands), it is voluntary [2]. Non-typhoidal salmonellosis is characterised by diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever. In some cases, infections may become invasive causing bacteraemia and sepsis, requiring hospitalisation and antimicrobial treatment [3]. The most frequently notified Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica (S.) serovars in humans in the EU/EEA countries are Enteritidis and Typhimurium, including monophasic Typhimurium [2,4].

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