food recalls

Five more people dead from Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, CDC says

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Five more people dead from Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, CDC says

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has resulted in 14 new illnesses and five additional deaths. This brings the total to 57 cases, all of which required hospitalization, with eight fatalities overall. The outbreak is now the largest listeriosis incident since the 2011 cantaloupe-associated outbreak. A Listeria outbreak linked … Read more

Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — but how bad are they?

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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — but how bad are they?

Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet. For kids … Read more

Perdue recalls chicken nuggets, tenders amid metal contamination fears

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Perdue recalls chicken nuggets, tenders amid metal contamination fears

Perdue Foods has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of pounds of frozen chicken nuggets ami fears of metal fragment contamination. The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall in a press release Friday, stating that over 167,000 pounds of frozen nuggets could possibly contain “foreign materials, specifically metal.” After customers complained of … Read more

Americans scared of listeria can shop for meat from local farms

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Americans scared of listeria can shop for meat from local farms

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The listeria hysteria is far from over, but many Americans have already boycotted supermarket meat. They’re going straight to their local farms, instead. Earlier this week, hundreds of New York City-area supermarkets pulled meat off their shelves. The … Read more

Boar’s Head deli meats recalled after announcement of listeria outbreak probe

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Boar’s Head deli meats recalled after announcement of listeria outbreak probe

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled its liverwurst because it may be tainted with the listeria bacteria, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. The company … Read more

Produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger stores recalled over listeria risk

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Produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger stores recalled over listeria risk

More vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. expanded its original recall, issued on July 12, to include additional produce sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Aldi and Kroger because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to … Read more

Pet food recalls spark concerns about dangerous salmonella, listeria infections

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Pet food recalls spark concerns about dangerous salmonella, listeria infections

Multiple recalls of pet food this week have sparked fears of bacterial infections. The Food and Drug Administration has issued two separate recalls — one for dog and cat food and another for hedgehogs — over fears of contamination that could cause illness and, in some cases, potentially death. Dog and cat food recall Viva … Read more

40 types of spinach products recalled due to traces of deadly listeria: FDA

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40 types of spinach products recalled due to traces of deadly listeria: FDA

A New York company has recalled 40 types of bagged spinach after traces of listeria were found in a batch. Solata Foods, LLC. of Newburgh, New York, which operates seven different brands of produce, has issued a recall of its line of “fresh spinach” products, distributed locally in retail stores, according to the Food and … Read more

Hundreds of coffee products recalled over concerns of botulism contamination

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Hundreds of coffee products recalled over concerns of botulism contamination

What a buzz kill. Hundreds of canned coffee products have been recalled over concerns of botulism contamination, the Food and Drug Administration reported this week. The products are produced by the Wisconsin-based company Snapchill LLC, which is voluntarily recalling more than 250 products that were distributed across the country to various roasters and vendors, as … Read more

Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam’s Club recalled due to salmonella risk

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Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam’s Club recalled due to salmonella risk

The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.  The recalled products include “Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough,” “Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk,” “Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie,” “Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk,” “Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie,” “Panera Oatmeal Raisin with … Read more

Denmark mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy: ‘That’s dumb’

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Denmark mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy: ‘That’s dumb’

This food fight is certainly spicing up. Officials in Denmark have recalled ramen noodles manufactured by Samyang, saying a chili pepper extract included in three of its popular products could “poison consumers.” However, the South Korean company has hit back, telling the BBC that there’s no problem with the quality of their products — and … Read more

Arugula sold at major supermarket chain recalled over possible salmonella contamination

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Arugula sold at major supermarket chain recalled over possible salmonella contamination

Baby arugula sold at select Publix stores is being recalled after salmonella was detected during routine testing.  Florida-based Green Life Farms issued the voluntary recall of one lot of its 4-ounce containers “because they have the potential to be contaminated” with the bacteria, according to the notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The recalled … Read more

Costco issues recall of cheese after plastic pieces found in slices

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Costco issues recall of cheese after plastic pieces found in slices

Costco has issued a recall of Tillamook cheese slices after gray and black pieces of plastic were discovered in packs of the popular product. The wholesaler published a letter on its website Saturday saying the recall pertained to 32-ounce packages of Tillamook Monterey Jack and Tillamook Colby Jack cheese slices with a use-by date of … Read more

The 28 sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by the FDA over harmful chemicals revealed

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The 28 sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by the FDA over harmful chemicals revealed

Think before you drink.  The FDA has recalled 28 beverages so far in 2024, The Daily Mail reported. All but four of the drinks were recalled because they had drugs, bacteria or harmful chemicals in them that the company didn’t disclose. The recalled drinks include a pain-relieving tea called Himalayan pain relief tea, which didn’t … Read more

Pedigree dog food recalled because it may contain metal pieces: FDA

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Pedigree dog food recalled because it may contain metal pieces: FDA

A highly popular dog food blend has been voluntarily recalled for a risk of containing loose metal. The product in question is the 44-pound-sized bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food that were sold at Walmart, according to the Food and Drug Administration. There were 315 bags impacted … Read more

Shopper shocked to discover someone seemingly took bite out of new Aldi bacon package

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Shopper shocked to discover someone seemingly took bite out of new Aldi bacon package

We’ve written stories about mold in food pouches and dirty bandaids in yogurt, and the thing they all have in common is that something is inside food when it really shouldn’t be.  But this story isn’t about what’s been found in a food item, rather – something has been taken out. A bite, to be specific.  Yes, a human bite. … Read more

PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

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PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

PepsiCo recently recalled Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale after the brand found it was full of sugar. And now, the soda giant is recalling another soda for incorrect labeling. The brand recalled over 2,000 cases of Mug Root Beer after it was reported the cans actually contained Mug Zero Sugar root beer. The recall began … Read more

Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli: health agency

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Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli: health agency

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning that some ground beef products may be tainted with E. coli.  The more than a dozen potentially contaminated products were produced by the Greater Omaha Packing Co., and include both patties and tubes of raw ground beef, according to the FSIS public health alert issued on Saturday. The … Read more

‘Nutritionist created’ vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen

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‘Nutritionist created’ vegan pancake mix recalled over ‘undeclared’ milk allergen

An Australian made pancake mix touted as being “nutritionist created” and vegan-friendly has been urgently recalled after it was found to contain milk. Food Standards Australia issued a recall notice on Friday for Elixinol Wellness’ Mt Elephant brand “buttermylk” mix due to the “undeclared allergen.” Any buyers of the Byron Bay pancake mix suffering a … Read more

Trader Joe’s basil linked to salmonella outbreak — what to know about the foodborne illness

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Trader Joe’s basil linked to salmonella outbreak — what to know about the foodborne illness

This is rotten news: Fresh basil sold at Trader Joe’s locations across the country have been voluntarily recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Infinite Herbs organic basil was pulled from shelves this week after salmonella bacteria sickened 12, including one hospitalization, across seven states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The … Read more