Over 200,000 pounds of various liquid egg products, including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands, are being recalled due to potential contamination with a bleach-containing cleaning solution. Products with varying “best by” dates were distributed across several states, though nationwide distribution is possible. While no adverse health effects have been reported, consumers are urged to check their pantries for affected products. The recall was initiated following a tip regarding potential contamination.
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Tri-Union Seafoods issued a recall of several brands of canned tuna, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s, due to potential contamination with botulism-causing bacteria. The recall affects specific lots with 2027 and 2028 best-by dates and is linked to a manufacturing defect in the easy-open can lids. Consumers are urged to return or discard affected products, identified by retail codes listed in the recall notice, regardless of appearance or smell. While no illnesses have been reported, botulism is a serious, potentially fatal illness.
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FGF Brands initiated a recall of approximately 2 million baked goods, including some Dunkin’ products, due to potential listeria contamination. The recall, effective January 7, 2025, encompassed various doughnuts, pastries, and coffee rolls manufactured before December 13, 2024. While no products tested positive for listeria, the recall was prompted by findings at a U.S. facility. FGF Brands assures consumers that currently available products are safe.
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Due to potential salmonella contamination, cucumbers from Agrotato S.A. in Sonora, Mexico, distributed by SunFed Produce and sold between October 12 and November 26, have been recalled. This recall follows an outbreak affecting 68 people across 19 states, with 18 hospitalizations. Separately, approximately 11,000 cartons of Kirkland Signature organic eggs, sold in five southern states, were recalled by Costco due to the presence of eggs not intended for retail sale. Consumers are advised to check product codes and dispose of recalled items immediately.
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A listeria outbreak linked to Yu Shang Food, Inc.’s recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has resulted in one infant death and at least 10 illnesses across four states. Over 72,000 pounds of potentially contaminated products, including chicken feet, duck necks, and beef shanks, have been recalled nationwide. Nine of the eleven individuals affected required hospitalization, highlighting the severity of listeria infection. Consumers are urged to discard or return recalled products and thoroughly sanitize affected surfaces.
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10 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled from various major retailers, including Trader Joe’s, due to a listeria outbreak. When I first heard this news, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of shock and dismay. The sheer magnitude of the recall, affecting 350 different items, is staggering to comprehend. It’s not just the quantity but the variety of products that have been impacted, ranging from pre-made chicken salads to frozen meals with chicken. It’s a reminder of how interconnected our food supply chain is and how easily an issue in one facility can have widespread repercussions.
The fact that there have been no confirmed reports of individuals falling ill after consuming these products may offer some semblance of comfort, but it also raises concerns about the effectiveness of our reporting mechanisms.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker