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

Connecticut Facility Recalls Hummus Products Due to Undeclared Sesame

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division is warning the public that Carrot Top Country Kitchens LLC, DBA Carrot Top Kitchens of Bridgeport (formerly Redding), is recalling 5 varieties of hummus due to undeclared sesame.

The recalled products were distributed to Rochambeau Farm Store (Bedford, NY). The product has also been sold at farmers markets in Connecticut.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/carrot-top-kitchens-bridgeport-formerly-redding-issues-class-ii-recall-hummus-containing-undeclared
Carrot Top Kitchens of Bridgeport (formerly Redding) Issues a Class II Recall of Hummus Containing Undeclared Sesame
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 06, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 07, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Sesame
Company Name:  Carrot Top Kitchens
Brand Name:  Carrot Top Kitchens
Product Description:  Hummus Varieties

CA Company Expands Recall of Tamale Products Due to Improper Processing

Primavera Nueva Inc., Sonoma, CA, is expanding its recall of its 4-count tamales because of an undercooking process condition of the products resulting in the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The expanded recall includes additional products.  The initial recall was posted on December 17, 2025.

The issue was that the products were sold as ready-to-heat, which is really ready-to-eat, but an ingredient used in the product had to be fully cooked first, but was not when the tamale product was made.  

"The products were made with a frozen ingredient labeled “Not Ready to Eat. Must Be Thoroughly Cooked Before Eating.” During an FDA inspection on October 10, 2025, the agency determined that earlier production records did not consistently verify internal cooking temperatures needed to control potential biological hazards, including Listeria monocytogenes".

So while Listeria was not actually detected in the product, it is a risk, as would other pathogens such as Salmonella.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/primavera-nueva-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-select-4-count-tamales-because-possible-health-risk-0
Primavera Nueva Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select 4-Count Tamales Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Include Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, a Seasonal Item
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  January 07, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Primavera Nueva Inc.
Brand Name:  Primavera
Product Description:  Tamales

CA Importer Recalls Mustard Product Due to Undeclared Wheat

Newway Import Inc., located in La Puente, CA 91744, is recalling “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil” (Brand: Cai Hua Xiang) because the product may contain undeclared wheat.  The recalled product is Cai Hua Xiang brand preserved mustard in soybean oil.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product contained wheat but was distributed in packaging that did not declare wheat as an allergen.

The ingredient statement includes soy sauce which usually contains wheat.  The wheat was not declared on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/newway-import-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-preserved-mustard-soybean-oil-la-puente

Newway Import Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil” La Puente, Calif. – December 23, 2025
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 23, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  January 05, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat
Company Name:  Newway Import Inc.
Brand Name:  Newway Import
Product Description:  Preserved mustard in soybean oil