Recall Reissued for Tuna with Bad Lids After Third Party Distributor Reships Product

A seafood company is reissuing a recall for product that was recalled in February and then accidently reshipped.

Tri-Union Seafoods is cautioning consumers that a third-party distributor inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated to a February 2025 recall. The initial voluntary recall was conducted following notification from our supplier that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on limited products had a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.  This current recall was initiated after Tri-Union Seafoods discovered that quarantined cases, associated with the initial recall, were inadvertently shipped by a third-party distributor. 

When recalled product is being held, there has to be tight controls in place so this type of thing, reshipping product, does not occur.  This can be especially a concern when third-party companies are the ones holding that product.  One could question why product from February with troublesome lids were still being held for close to a year later.  The longer something is not handled, the longer it sits, the greater the risk that it will escape.  This falls on the processor as much as the third party distributor.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tri-union-seafoods-identifies-additional-quantities-recalled-genovar-tuna-limited-retailers-due
Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova® Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 16, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 19, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  Tri-Union Seafoods
Brand Name:  Genova
Product Description:  Yellowfin Tuna

Georgia Establishment Recalls Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast After Lab Finds Listeria

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Norcross, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The problem was discovered when a third-party laboratory sample reported a positive Listeria monocytogenes result in the ready-to-eat fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets product.

The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet items were produced on October 14, 2025.   These  items (2 units of 5lb bags) were shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.

This is the type of situation that a robust environmental monitoring program is designed to prevent. Not only is USDA testing product, but so are customers, only done through outside contract laboratory services.  Unfortunately, the food establishment does not get to decide which outside laboratory a customer uses (if this is the case in this situation).

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/suzannas-kitchen-recalls-ready-eat-grilled-chicken-breast-fillet-products-due
Suzanna’s Kitchen Recalls Ready-To-Eat Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 – Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Norcross, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Super Greens Dietary Supplement Powder Recalled After Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder produced by Superfoods, Inc. doing business as (dba) Live it Up of New York, NY. There have been 45 cases with 12 hospitalizations to date.  The company is recalling all Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, including original and wild berry flavors, with lots beginning with the letter "A" and all stick pack products within expirations dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028 

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 45
Hospitalizations: 12
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: December 30, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CT, DE, IA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI
Product Distribution: Nationwide


https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-dietary-supplement-january-2026
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Dietary Supplement (January 2026)
Do not eat, sell or serve recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Product
All Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, including original and wild berry flavors, with lots beginning with the letter "A" and all stick pack products within expirations dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028 have been recalled.

Cheese Recall Reposted a Month After It Was Issued

FDA is issuing a recall notice that was reissued last month regarding Ambriola Company's recall of select cheese products after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initially posted at the end of November, but it was reissued on December 3 to include additional product identification.  It seems that FDA did not post this at that time, and so are posting it now.  However, the main stream press is reporting this again which makes it seem as if it is a new recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk
The Ambriola Company Issues Recall of Cheese Products Because of Listeria Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 03, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  January 15, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:   The Ambriola Company
Brand Name:   Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head
Product Description:  Cheese

NY Firm Recalls Traditional Indian Sweets for Undeclared Milk

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc of Port Washington, NY 11050 is recalling 12 oz containers of ‘PANJIRI’, ‘ALSI PINNI’, ‘PUNJABI PINNI’, ‘BESAN LADDOO’, and ‘NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO’ due to undeclared milk allergen.   During a routine inspection conducted at the firm, it was found that the milk allergen is undeclared on labels.

These items are traditionally made with ghee, a type of clarified butter.  This may be the case here that ghee was used.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/food-business-karison-foods-snacks-inc-recalls-panjiri-alsi-pinni-punjabi-pinni-besan-laddoo-and-no
Food Business Karison Foods & Snacks Inc Recalls ‘PANJIRI’, ‘ALSI PINNI’, ‘PUNJABI PINNI’, ‘BESAN LADDOO’, and ‘NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO’ Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 12, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 12, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Milk
Company Name:  Karison Foods & Snacks Inc
Brand Name:  Karison
Product Description:  Panjiri, pinni, and laddoo

California Firm Recall Sea Moss Gel for Improper Process Controls Resulting in Botulism Risk

Diva Fam Inc. ("Diva Fam" or the "Company") today (January 9, 2026) announced a voluntary recall of all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products.  The matter was identified during a California Department of Public Health inspection that raised questions regarding regulatory authorization and related production records for certain distributed products. The Company is cooperating fully with regulatory authorities and has initiated this voluntary recall to ensure regulatory alignment.

The company is making a sea moss gel, which if not adjusted for pH after heating to set the gel, could become essentially a petri dish for growing organisms, specifically Clostridium botulinum.  


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/diva-fam-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-sea-moss-gel-superfood-products-due-possible-health-risk
Diva Fam Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Of Sea Moss Gel Superfood Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 09, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 12, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
Company Name:  Diva Fam Inc.
Brand Name:  True Sea Moss
Product Description:  Sea Moss Gel Superfood in various flavors (16 FL OZ glass jars)

Colorado Firm Recalls Bread Crumbs for Undeclared Allergens

VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox of Colorado Springs, CO is recalling its 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" because they may contain undeclared egg and milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the egg and milk product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of eggs or milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.  

One could guess that the wrong bread crumbs were added to the prelabeled package.  Here, proper labeling of in-process product and then selection of that product is so important.  Allergen Preventive Controls need to address these elements.    Note that the label does have the precautionary statement, but that does nothing to prevent this recall.

This was an isolated incident occurring on one production date.  The recalled "Bread Crumbs" were distributed in Colorado retail stores and through mail orders.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vh-foods-inc-dba-outside-breadbox-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-and-milk-bread-crumbs
VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Milk in "Bread Crumbs"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 12, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 12, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and Milk
Company Name:  VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox
Brand Name:  Outside the Breadbox
Product Description:  Bread Crumbs

NC Firm Recalls Flavored Chocolate Bars After Contract Manufacturer Finds Salmonella in Product

Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling various types of  flavored Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) due to possible contamination with Salmonella.  The potential for contamination was first noted after routine third-party testing conducted by the company’s contract manufacturer revealed finished product tested positive for Salmonella.  The recall was initially for the Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) but that recall was expanded five days later to include additional flavors.

There have been no confirmed illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date.  The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since September 15, 2025.

Food entrepreneurs who build a brand relying on co-manufacturers live and die by quality and food safety systems of that co-man.  I always recommend that someone from the organization take training to understand the technical elements of making safe quality product and then ensure that the co-mans are compliant.  With that, requiring co-mans to have 3rd party certification is a big part of that picture, but then reviewing the food safety plan with its preventive control elements to ensure the necessary elements have been determined and are being properly implemented. 


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-due-possible-salmonella-contamination
Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-due-possible-salmonella-contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 15, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Spring & Mulberry
Brand Name:  Spring & Mulberry
Product Description:  Multiple Flavors of Chocolate Bars

NJ Distributor Recalls Shrimp Paste For Elevated Lead Levels Which Resulted in Injury

Gusto Group Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling [Klong Kone] Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) '454 G. (1 LBS)' and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

To date, there has been one report of four children becoming ill, which involved diarrhea and elevated blood levels. This recall was initiated following this report of illness associated with consumption of the product. The FDA collected product samples from retail locations and lab analysis found that the finished products contained elevated levels of lead. The company has ceased distribution of this lot. 

The recalled [Klong Kone] Shimp Paste (Klong Kone) “454 G. (1 LBS)” and “910 G. (2 LBS),” is packaged in a white plastic jar with a red cap was directly distributed to the two retailers listed below, located IA and NJ , between April 2023 to December 2023 There were no online sales


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gusto-group-inc-recalls-shrimp-paste-klong-kone-454-g-1-lbs-and-910-g-2-lbs-because-possible-health
Gusto Group Inc. Recalls Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘'454 G. (1 LBS)’ and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 08, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 08, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Metal Contaminant - Lead
Company Name:  Gusto Group Inc.
Brand Name:  Klong Kone
Product Description:  Klong Kone Shrimp Paste