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Weekly Grocery Recall Roundup: Soups, nuts, spices, and snacks pulled from shelves

By Johnita Anthony,
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Multiple new recalls this week involve undeclared allergens, potential contamination, and safety concerns affecting a range of grocery items. Shoppers who purchased the products below should check labels carefully and follow the recall guidance provided by manufacturers and regulatory agencies. New recalls issued this week Monster Cookies (Lunds & Byerlys) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens. Product information can be cross-referenced with the store’s listing: https://www.lundsandbyerlys.com/product/l%26b-signature-monster-cookies-id-00018169481066 Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup (H-E-B) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergens. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/soup-sold-h-e-b-recalled-customer-reports-21235415.php Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup Recall date: December 9 Reason: Undec...

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If the Internet Goes Down, Do You Know How to Feed Your Community?

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By Johnita Anthony,


We’re used to internet outages lasting a few hours after a storm, but what if the internet went down everywhere — indefinitely? Experts warn that regional or even nationwide blackouts caused by cyberattacks, grid failures, or system breakdowns are not a matter of if but when.

For emergency managers, that warning carries real implications for communities. FEMA data shows that 57% of Americans admit they aren’t prepared for a major disaster. That lack of readiness extends to critical areas like food access. When internet or power goes down, families lose the ability to:

  • Order groceries or essentials online.

  • Pay digitally for food, gas, or water.

  • Access real-time supply chain alerts about shortages.

  • Coordinate distribution of food to vulnerable populations.

Security analyst Robert Siciliano urges Americans to rethink the word “prepper” and instead see backup food, water, and power as standard emergency planning. Former Air Force emergency manager Sean Gold agrees, noting that outages can strain cell towers and cripple digital grocery ordering systems. For households and agencies, that means relying more heavily on local supply chains, neighborhood cooperation, and physical stockpiles of essentials.

Chris Reynolds, an emergency management expert with over 35 years in the field, stresses financial preparedness as part of food security. With outages, digital payments fail — making it impossible to buy groceries without cash or prepaid cards. He recommends families and communities keep small bills on hand, or even form informal neighborhood cooperatives to trade food and small items during prolonged outages.

The message for agencies and citizens alike is clear: groceries and basic supplies must be part of every emergency plan. Power banks, radios, and internet backups help keep us connected, but the ability to eat — and to help others eat — is what sustains a community through crisis.

📌 For the full article with strategies, expert insights, and broader implications for disaster planning, read the complete HuffPost story by Geoff Williams.

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