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Weekly Recall Roundup: Listeria Outbreaks and Ice Cream Allergen Alerts This week’s grocery watch highlights several major recalls and public-health alerts affecting everyday shoppers and store operators. Federal agencies and retailers have pulled multiple ready-to-eat pasta items and fresh fruit over concerns about Listeria, linked in some reports to serious illnesses and deaths. At the same time, a nationally distributed ice cream bar has been voluntarily recalled for an undeclared wheat ingredient, prompting allergen warnings and product removals across multiple supermarket chains. Shoppers with allergies, compromised immunity, or who purchase refrigerated/prepared meals should check package lot codes and discard or return any matching products. Grocers should prioritize removing affected lots from shelves, updating point-of-sale and inventory systems, and communicating clearly to customers both in stores and online. Maintaining supplier traceability and rapid internal reca...

  What You Need to Know About the Listeria Scare A recent recall of  over 2 million baked goods  has caught the attention of Dunkin’ fans nationwide. If you’ve picked up a donut or pastry in the past few weeks, here’s what you need to know—and how Youdle can help you find safe alternatives near you. What’s Going On? FGF Brands, a major supplier for Dunkin’ and other retailers, has voluntarily recalled several baked goods due to potential Listeria contamination at one of its U.S. facilities. While no illnesses have been reported , the company is taking extra precautions to ensure consumer safety. Recalled Dunkin’ Products Include: Just Baked Yeast Rings Just Baked Yeast Munchkins Just Baked Sour Cream Cake Donuts Just Baked Coffee Rolls Just Baked Eclairs FGF assures customers that all recalled items have already passed their expiration dates , meaning they should no longer be in stores. Why Does This Matter? Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can lead to serious ...

In a sweeping consumer safety action, Colgate-Palmolive has initiated a major recall of their popular Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall encompasses nearly 5 million units in the United States and an additional 56,000 in Canada. Key Details: The recall was announced in February 2023, affecting multiple product variants sold between December 2022 and January 2023 Prices ranged from $1 to $11 at major retailers including Walmart, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Amazon No injuries or incidents have been reported as of the announcement date Affected Products: Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner: Lavender and Refreshing Lemon (22 fl oz) 2X Concentrated Formula: Multiple sizes (33.8, 56, 128, and 169 fl oz) in Lemon, Lavender, and Passion of Fruits scents Professional Line: All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser in Lavender and Ocean scents (1 gallon) Specialty Products: Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula in Sp...

U.S. Schools Brace for Milk Carton Shortage Impact Across States A challenge looms over schools in New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Washington state as they prepare for an impending milk carton shortage, a situation that has reverberated across multiple states, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In response to the brewing crisis, California's state education officials are advising schools to embrace flexibility. This includes measures like limiting milk choices, opting for boxed shelf-stable milk, and utilizing bulk dispensers to ensure that students continue to have access to milk. However, the impact of this shortage isn't confined to school cafeterias alone. Hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons are also anticipating potential disruptions in milk and juice supplies. This has prompted officials nationwide to brainstorm and implement backup plans. As schools and institutions navigate this challenging period, communities must remain adaptable and creativ...

Orgain Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Sold in Costco Warehouse Stores Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen. People who have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb. is an item exclusively sold at Costco. The impacted product is limited to four lots and has been traced to select Costco warehouse locations, but not to Costco’s e-commerce site. No other Orgain products or retailers are affected by this voluntary recall. No illnesses have been reported to date. A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy...

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Issues Recall for Allergy Allert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate of Eureka, California is recalling “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” batch 23194 because they were mis-packaged and are Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars in Ginger Snap wrappers and contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts are at risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” bars were distributed locally to retail accounts in Humboldt Couty, via online/mail orders and through our factory store in Eureka, California. The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. UPC 858788004495 No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was sold to tw...

Safeway Fresh Foods Recalls Sunnyside Farms Organic Butternut Squash Because of Possible Health Risk Safeway Fresh Foods of Vineland, NJ, is recalling its 32-oz. Diced Organic Butternut Squash product as it has the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O45. E. coli O45 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly; the condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. The 32-oz. diced Butternut was distributed only to Costco in the following states, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers who specifically purchased Costco item 20522, UPC 040232244124, 32-oz. diced Organic Butternut Squash between September 7, 2023, and September 15, 2023, with a use by date of 09/19/2023 date code are urged to return this item to your local...

Kraft Heinz Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Kraft Singles American Processed Cheese Slices Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 83,800 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices that were shipped to a limited number of customers. The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking hazard. Only Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices with the case/package information below are affected. No other varieties or sizes are included in the recall. Products included in the recall include 16 oz. Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with an individual package UPC of 0 2100061526 1 and a “Best When Used By” date of 1...