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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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Food Aid Crisis: If You Rely on SNAP, Here’s What’s Happening & What You Can Do Now

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By Johnita Anthony,

Millions of Americans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are facing an urgent food-access crisis. Programs meant to feed over 40 million people are in jeopardy — and the fallout is already here.

What’s going on
  • SNAP serves roughly 1 in 8 Americans.
  • Because of the federal government shutdown, SNAP funds are paused or only partially available in many states.
  • Food banks and pantries are already overwhelmed — record demand, long lines, and fewer supplies.
  • Experts warn this is not just a “delay” — it threatens to become a full-scale public-health and hunger crisis.

What you must do now
1. What you have left wisely.
  • If you still have access to any benefits or supplies: buy shelf-stable essentials (rice, beans, canned vegetables, pasta) first.

2. Look for immediate food-assistance help.
  • Visit your nearest food pantry or bank today — many are already operating at or above capacity.
  • Ask what hours they have, whether they have supplies, and whether they accept walk-ins or only referrals.
3. Bring your own local network into play.
  • Did you buy extra supplies? Are you able to share?
  • Do you need food or essentials and can’t wait?
  • In moments like this, people helping one another matters more than ever.
Why connecting with your community matters
With formal aid systems stretched beyond capacity, the strongest safety net right now is community. Sharing what you have, requesting what you need, pooling resources — all of these lessen the load and accelerate access for everyone.
📣 Take Action Now
Visit youdle.io to compare local grocery deals in your ZIP code.
Then go to youdle.io/community and post one of the following:

If you have food to share: list items (e.g., “extra canned beans, large bag of rice”), your general area, and when you can deliver or neighbors can pick up.

If you need food: list what items you need, your general location, and how you can receive help (pick-up, drop-off).

You aren’t alone. Today, when systems are struggling — your community connection is a lifeline. Let’s move fast, act together, and make sure no household goes without.
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