California Firm Recalls Frozen Treats for Undeclared Milk

Tropicale Foods of Ontario, CA is recalling certain Helados Mexico and La Michoacana products with specific best by dates, as detailed below because these products contain undeclared milk. Though these products include “cream” in the product ingredient lists, the common name “milk” is not declared.  The company conducted an audit of all product labels, which led to this recall. One consumer illness has been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tropicale-foods-recalls-certain-helados-mexico-and-la-michoacana-products-due-undeclared-milk
Tropicale Foods Recalls Certain Helados Mexico and La Michoacana Products Due to Undeclared Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 25, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 26, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Tropicale Foods
Brand Name:  La Michoacana, Helados Mexico
Product Description:  Ice cream products

Ham Salad Recalled Due to Concerns for Potential of Listeria in Breadcrumb Ingredient

USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for ham salad products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated breadcrumb products that have been recalled by Newly Weds Foods, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).  The problem was discovered when Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., a Topeka, Kan., establishment, determined that they used FDA-regulated breadcrumb products subject to an FDA recall because the breadcrumbs may be contaminated with Lm.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-ham-salad-products-containing-fda
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Ham Salad Products Containing FDA-Regulated Breadcrumbs That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated breadcrumb products that have been recalled by Newly Weds Foods, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert. Consumers should check back frequently because additional products may be added.

Canned Pears Recalled for Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium

W.W. Industrial Group, Inc., NY is recalling Parashore Pear Slices in juice, 15 oz, because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and cadmium.  The heavy metal contamination was discovered via sampling by the Maryland Department of Health which is part of the FDA Laboratory Flexible Funding Model program.  No illnesses have been reported as of 07/22/2025.

"Lead and cadmium are toxic substances present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some of these heavy metals from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water. In general, the small exposure to lead within the U.S. population does not pose a significant public health concern.  However, exposure to larger amounts of lead and cadmium can cause poisoning. While these heavy metals can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ww-industrial-group-recalls-pear-slices-juice-due-elevated-levels-lead-and-cadmium
W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 23, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Metal Contaminant – Lead and Cadmium
Company Name:  WW Industrial Group
Brand Name:  Parashore
Product Description:  Canned Sliced Pears

Investigative Report for 2023 / 2024 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to California Raw Milk Dairy

An investigative report was issued on a 2023/2024 Salmonella outbreak that was linked to raw milk and raw milk cheese from a California dairy farm.  There were 171 cases with 70% being youth (<18 years old).  "This outbreak is one of the largest foodborne outbreaks linked to raw milk in recent U.S. history. During 2009–2021, a total of 143 enteric disease outbreaks that were confirmed or suspected to be associated with consumption of raw milk were reported to CDC (6). Of these, 16 were salmonellosis outbreaks, all of which were small (median number of cases = 10; range = 2–33). "

"S. Typhimurium was detected in three of the 40 brand A product samples collected; isolates were indistinguishable by WGS from the clinical isolates collected from patients in the outbreak. The positive samples included two from bottled raw whole milk collected by CDFA at the bottling facility operated by dairy farm A on October 19 and 25, 2023; one retail sample of raw milk with a best-by date of October 27, 2023. No Salmonella bacteria were detected in the remaining samples from retail stores and patients’ homes. In addition, the outbreak strain was detected in a sample of raw cheese aged for 60 days made from the contaminated milk and collected from the dairy during January 2024; S. Typhimurium was not detected in any raw milk cheese samples collected before January 2024."

"In California, unpasteurized (raw) milk is regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). CDFA requires raw milk dairy farms to hold a permit and pass dairy farm and bottling sanitation inspections. Livestock must be tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis annually. Raw milk must meet strict bacterial and cell count limits and be kept at 45°F (7.2°C) or below (1). Raw milk may be legally sold at retail stores but requires warning labels alerting customers of potential contamination by disease-causing microorganisms."


https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7427a1.htm
Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk — California and Four Other States, September 2023–March 2024
Weekly / July 24, 2025 / 74(27);433–438
Eva Weinstein, MPH1; Katherine Lamba, MPH1; Christian Bond1; Vi Peralta, MPH1; Michael Needham, MPH1; Stephen Beam, PhD2; Francine Arroyo, MSc1; David Kiang, PhD1; Yishi Chen, PhD1; Seema Shah, MD3; Mark E. Beatty, MD3; Stephen Klish, MPH4; Akiko Kimura, MD1 (View author affiliations)

Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Unpasteurized (raw) milk has been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks caused by Escherichia coli bacteria and certain species of Brucella, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, and Salmonella.

Supermarkets Recall Tuna Salad Products After Breadcrumb Ingredient Potential Source for Listeria

Two supermarket chains are recalling products made with tuna salad produced by Reser's Fine Foods because the breadcrumb ingredient used to make the tuna salad may be contaminated with Listeria.

This is an issue for companies that make ingredients that in themselves, do not support the growth of Listeria, but then are added to foods where that new food matrix can support the growth of Listeria.  It may be that for the company making breadcrumbs, there may a bigger concern with Salmonella than with Listeria.  However, for the company buying those breadcrumbs for use in a RTE refrigerated product such as tuna salad, Listeria in a concern and with that, will test ingredients for Listeria.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-stores-arkansas-louisiana-oklahoma-and-texas-voluntarily-recalls-select-items
Albertsons Companies Stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas Voluntarily Recalls Select Items Containing Tuna Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods Due to an Ingredient Recall Linked to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 21, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Albertsons
Brand Name:  Randalls, Albertsons
Product Description:  Tuna Salad products

FDA to Revoke 52 Food Product SOIs (Standard of Identity)

FDA announced that it plans to revoke 52 obsolete food standards, or Standards of Identity (SOI) of the more than 250 that exist.  According to FDA, "The FDA’s Standards of Identity efforts have helped ensure uniformity, boost consumer confidence and prevent food fraud. But many of these standards have outlived their usefulness and may even stifle innovation in making food easier to produce or providing consumers healthier choices."

The list of items are provided below.  The only one I saw of interest to me was removal of the standard for raw, lightly breaded shrimp.  While it was removed, the standard for raw breaded shrimp remains.  The difference is that with lightly breaded shrimp, the shrimp constitutes 65% of the product whereas with raw breaded shrimp, the standard is that the product is comprised of at least 50% shrimp with the rest breading.  

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-revoke-52-obsolete-standards-identity-food-products
FDA to Revoke 52 Obsolete Standards of Identity for Food Products
Today’s action builds on Trump Administration’s deregulatory initiative.

For Immediate Release:
July 16, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary. The 52 standards are for canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, macaroni products and other foods.

USDA Announces Plans to Improve Food Safety for Meat and Poultry

USDA's new Secretary launched a new plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness.

1. Enhancing Microbiological Testing and Inspection Oversight

• FSIS is making continued enhancements to its Listeria testing method to provide quicker results to industry and to detect a broader set of Listeria species
• FSIS is opening its new, modernized Midwestern Laboratory in Normandy, Missouri.
• FSIS is also mobilizing its resources to perform more robust, in-person Food Safety Assessments (FSAs), prioritizing RTE meat and poultry establishments

2. Equipping FSIS Inspectors with Updated Training and Tools

• FSIS implemented a new weekly questionnaire for frontline inspectors to collect data on specific Listeria monocytogenes-related risk factors at all RTE establishments
• FSIS continues to enhance its instructions and related training for inspectors to help them recognize and elevate problems with an establishment’s food safety system. New instructions aid inspectors in recognizing how to look beyond individual noncompliances and determine when an establishment has systemic problems that should be elevated and addressed.

3. Charging Ahead to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses

• FSIS is pursuing a new, common-sense strategy on Salmonella to protect public health while preventing unnecessary regulatory overreach, which will begin by convening listening sessions with key stakeholders to collaborate on best approaches moving forward.

4. Strengthening State Partnerships

• Announced an additional $14.5 million in funding to reimburse states for their meat and poultry inspection programs and called on Congress to more sustainably fund these critical programs moving forward. This funding is needed to support more than 1,500 American businesses that rely on state inspection, including small and very small meat and poultry processors. The Secretary also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture in May to improve collaboration between USDA and states moving forward.
• FSIS signed updated, comprehensive cooperative agreements with all 29 states that operate state meat and poultry programs.

5. Empowering FSIS Inspectors to Take Action to Drive Compliance

• FSIS is exercising its enforcement authorities and issuing notices of intended enforcement or suspending operations at establishments to address recurring noncompliance and ensure safe food production. 

https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/07/15/secretary-rollins-announces-new-plan-bolster-meat-and-poultry-safety

Secretary Rollins Announces New Plan to Bolster Meat and Poultry Safety

Published: 
July 15, 2025

NJ Firm Recalls Golden Raisins Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Nirwana Foods of NJ is recalling its 28-ounce pouches Golden Raisin with lot number (24/351-2410) because they may contain undeclared sulfites. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed that the sulfites containing product Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch distributed in the packages that did not reveal the presence of sulfites.

The recalled Golden Raisin was distributed at retail stores of Maharaja Super Market, NY and Villager Farmers Market stores located at NY and NJ.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nirwana-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-golden-raisin-28oz-pouch-label
Nirwana Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites on Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch Label
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 28, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 18, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sulfites
Company Name:  Nirwana Foods LLC
Brand Name:  Nirwana Foods
Product Description:  Golden Raisins

Imported Cookie Products Recalled For Undeclared Allergens

Jalux Americas, Inc.(dba J.sweets) of El Segundo, CA is recalling 32 units of L’espoir Brand L’espoir cookies and 28 units of L’espoir Brand Drycapot cookies, because they may contain the following undeclared allergens: in L’espoir – undeclared milk; and in Drycapot – undeclared tree nuts (almond and macadamia nuts).  The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inventory audit that L’espoir product containing Milk and the Drycapot product containing Tree Nuts were inadvertently distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of those allergens.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jalux-americas-inc-dba-jsweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-and-milk-lespoir-brand
Jalux Americas, Inc. (dba J.sweets) Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts and Milk in L’espoir Brand Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and tree nuts (almonds and macadamia nuts)
Company Name:  Jalux Americas, Inc.(dba J.sweets)
Brand Name:  L'espoir
Product Description:  L’espoir and Drycapot cookies,

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Barbeque with Undeclared Allergens from Colorado Establishment

USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for two ready-to-eat products, barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito filling, for undeclared allergens - they were prepared with Worchester sauce, which contains soy, a known allergen that is not declared on the product labels. The pulled pork burrito filling product also contains anchovies and egg whites, known allergens that are not declared on the product label.   The products were produced by Roth Premium Foods of Colorado Springs, CO.  The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS label review.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-pulled-pork-products-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Pulled Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pulled pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The two ready-to-eat products barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito filling are prepared with Worchester sauce, which contains soy, a known allergen that is not declared on the product labels. The pulled pork burrito filling product also contains anchovies and egg whites, known allergens that are not declared on the product label. Consumers with allergies to soy, fish or egg should not consume these products. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Massachusetts Establishment Recalls RTE Chicken Sausage After Receiving Complaints for Plastic Foreign Material

Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic.  The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received three consumer complaints reporting white pieces of plastic in the chicken sausage products.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-sausage-products-due-possible-foreign
Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 – Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Frozen Mung Beans Recalled After Linked to a Salmonella Outbreak

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Anatum infections linked to Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans.   Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Four of six cases with information available reported eating or likely eating frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong beans before becoming ill. There have been four hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.

Chetak affiliated companies are recalling Frozen ‘Deep Sprouted Mat(Moth) 16 oz. and Deep Sprouted Moong 16oz. because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 11

Hospitalizations: 4

Deaths: 0

Last Illness Onset: June 24, 2025

States with Cases: CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WA

Product Distribution: Nationwide

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-frozen-sprouted-beans-july-2025

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Frozen Sprouted Beans (July 2025)

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

Current Update

July 17, 2025

NY Firm Recalls Uneviscerated Fish Due to Botulism Concern

KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. USA. of BROOKLYN, NY, is recalling its “ARAL SILVER VOBLA” brand “ARAL”, because the product was found to be uneviscerated.  The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by NYS Food Laboratory revealed the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited because clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/krasniy-oktyabr-inc-usa-issues-alert-eviscerate-dry-salted-vobla-aral-silver
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA Issues Alert on Eviscerate Dry Salted Vobla “Aral Silver”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 15, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 15, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. USA
Brand Name:  ARAL SILVER VOBLA
Product Description:  EVISCERATE DRY SALTED VOBLA ARAL SILVER

Yogurt Product with Topper Lid Recalled Plastic Pieces Found in Topper Component

Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling YoCrunch® products sold at retail stores nationwide due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper.  Consumer complaints have reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking. The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length. This voluntary recall was initiated on July 11, 2025

Based on the lots dates, the recall covers about 2 months of production

The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt. This recall applies to all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch® products currently inmarket, as summarized on the table below.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yocrunchr-products-voluntarily-recalled-danone-us-due-potential-presence-plastic-pieces-dome-topper
YoCrunch® Products Voluntarily Recalled by Danone U.S. Due to Potential Presence of Plastic Pieces in Dome Topper
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 14, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper.
Company Name:  Danone U.S.
Brand Name:  YoCrunch®
Product Description:  Yogurt with topper

Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Recalled After Product Tests Positive for Salmonella, Linked to Outbreak

World Market of Alameda, CA is recalling EMEK SPREAD PISTACHIO CACAO CREAM WITH KADAYIF, 9.7oz, Best Before: April 01, 2027, Batch Number: 250401 due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.  The firm initiated the recall after samples of the product were tested by the FDA and the products tested positive for Salmonella.

The product is sold primarily in World Market retail stores located in the States of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA & WI.

As of June 13, 2025, four people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from two states.  The Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected and tested pistachio cream from the restaurant where sick people reported eating. WGS from these samples showed that the Salmonella in the pistachio cream is closely related to bacteria from the sick people, confirming the pistachio cream as the source of the outbreak.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-market-recalls-emek-spread-pistachio-cacao-cream-kadayif-due-salmonella-contamination
World Market Recalls Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Due to Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 14, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  World Market
Brand Name:  Emek
Product Description:  Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif

Company Announcement

Mushrooms Imported from China Recalled after FDA Testing Finds Listeria

LLK TRADING INC. of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200g packages of “Needle Mushrooms” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the package they sampled.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/llk-trading-inc-recalls-needle-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk
LLK Trading Inc. Recalls “Needle Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 11, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 13, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  LLK TRADING INC.
Brand Name:  LLK TRADING INC.
Product Description:  Needle mushroom

Sliced Mushrooms from Canada Recalled After Testing Finds Listeria

Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited of Charing Cross Ontario, Canada is recalling its Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms 227g , Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced 227g and Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushroom 10lb cardboard because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 227g packages of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms. The other products affected in this recall have been manufactured on the same line as the 227g fresh sliced mushrooms.

The recalled mushrooms were distributed in Michigan and Ohio.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm
Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited RECALLS “Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms, Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced and Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushroom " Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 11, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited
Brand Name:  Peeters and Aunt Mid’s
Product Description:  Fresh sliced and Cremini sliced mushrooms

Man Pleads Guilty of Intentionally Contaminating Food At Kansas Steakhouse

A 21 year old former kitchen employee of a well know Kansas steakhouse has plead guilty of intentionally contaminating food while he worked for the restaurant.  From the new report, "The special agent later provided thumbnails for videos posted to a website from the username “Vandalizer.” The images depicted a male urinating in food contained in restaurant-style bins, pressing food items against his privates and buttocks and using their feet to touch food items."

The restaurant has closed and faces numerous lawsuits.

https://fox4kc.com/news/man-accused-of-contaminating-food-at-leawood-hereford-house-pleads-guilty/
Man accused of contaminating food at Leawood Hereford House pleads guilty
by: Brian Dulle
Posted: Jul 3, 2025 / 05:37 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 3, 2025 / 06:11 PM CDT

FDA Closes Investigation for Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs from California Producer

The FDA and CDC investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to recalled brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs supplied by August Egg Company, of Hilmar, CA. In this outbreak, there were a reported total of 134 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella from 10 states. There have been 38 hospitalizations, and one death.

CDC has declared the outbreak to be over.  The outbreak was first reported in early June

"As part of this investigation, FDA conducted an inspection with environmental sampling at cage-free laying houses used by August Egg Company. Three environmental samples from this inspection were positive for Salmonella and found to match the strain of Salmonella causing illnesses in this outbreak by whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis. Eggs supplied by this facility were already included in the recall from August Egg Company and should no longer be available for sale."

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 134
Hospitalizations: 38
Deaths: 1
Last Illness Onset: June 6, 2025
States with Cases: AZ, CA, CO, KS, KY, NE, NJ, NV, UT, 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


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

Current Update
July 10, 2025

Ohio Food Operation Supplying Vending Machines Recalls Sandwich Products With Undeclared Sesame

Sheehan Brothers Vending of Springfield OH is recalling its Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Italian Mini Subs, Pepperoni Pizza Sub, Chili Cheese Coney and BBQ Riblet w/coleslaw due to an undeclared Sesame allergen.  The products were available from 7/2/2025 - 7/8/2025 through Micro Markets and Vending Machine locations throughout all of Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Eastern Indiana.

The issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illnesses involving the product addressed in this recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sheehan-brothers-vending-issues-voluntary-recall-due-undeclared-sesame-allergen
Sheehan Brothers Vending Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to an Undeclared Sesame Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 08, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sesame
Company Name:  Sheehan Brothers Vending
Brand Name:  Sheehan Brothers Vending
Product Description:  Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Italian Mini Subs, Pepperoni Pizza Sub, Chili Cheese Coney and BBQ Riblet w/coleslaw