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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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New announcement on SNAP benefits suspension

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By Johnita Anthony,
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted a notice Sunday that federal food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not be distributed starting November 1, citing the ongoing government shutdown. According to the USDA notice posted online, “Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.”

The update confirms that the Trump administration will not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep the program operating through November. SNAP helps about one in eight Americans afford groceries, making the announcement a serious concern for families nationwide. 

The shutdown, which began October 1, is now the second-longest in U.S. history. While steps were taken to ensure benefits were paid for October, the USDA has clarified that emergency funds are legally restricted and must be preserved for disaster response, including emergencies such as Hurricane Melissa, which recently strengthened into a major hurricane. 

As reported by CBS News, several states across the country have expressed alarm about the potential cutoff. Some have pledged to continue benefits using state funds, though the USDA memo cautions that states will not be reimbursed if they do so. Other states, including Arkansas and Oklahoma, are advising residents to identify food pantries and community assistance programs in preparation for a lapse in aid.  

Congressional leaders remain divided over the terms to reopen the government, and millions of families who rely on SNAP now face growing uncertainty. For official information, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture website or read the full article from CBS News.
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