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Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products. The recalled pro…
Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest
Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest A former Massachusetts McDonald's employee has been arrested after a viral video she filmed allegedly showed her licking a customer’s fries before putting them in a bag and serving them. Kaylie Santos, identified as a night manager at the Southbridge location, was charged with distributing food with a harmful substance, according to court records obtained by USA Today. The alleged incident happened April 9 at an East Main Street McDonald’s, according to the report. Police said the clip was first shared on Snapchat before spreading across social media platforms, where it quickly drew ba…
Smoke-Filled Bel Air Sprouts Evacuated After Trash Compactor Fire Erupts Behind Store Smoke-Filled Bel Air Sprouts Evacuated After Trash Compactor Fire Erupts Behind Store
Smoke-Filled Bel Air Sprouts Evacuated After Trash Compactor Fire Erupts Behind Store A Maryland grocery store was evacuated after a trash compactor fire sparked heavy smoke conditions behind a Sprouts Farmers Market location in Harford County. The fire broke out Sunday afternoon, May 17, behind the Sprouts location on Marketplace Drive in Bel Air, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say an odor-control fan motor seized and failed between the building and the trash compactor, sending sparks into the container and igniting the trash inside. Photos from the scene showed firefighters standing in piles of smoldering garbage as smoke poured from the …
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk A sweet treat sold across the country is now part of a widened food safety warning. Spring & Mulberry expanded its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 8. The affected products were sold online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The expanded recall includes certain lots of Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint Leaf, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, Pure Da…
Maryland Issues Bear Warning As Hungry Black Bears Emerge With Rising Temperatures Maryland Issues Bear Warning As Hungry Black Bears Emerge With Rising Temperatures
Maryland Issues Bear Warning As Hungry Black Bears Emerge With Rising Temperatures Maryland officials are warning residents to take precautions as black bears emerge from hibernation and begin searching for food in neighborhoods across the state. The alert comes as temperatures rise and bears leave their winter dens, prompting increased activity in parts of Maryland, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “After months of not eating or drinking, bears are hungry and in search of easy food,” Jonathan Trudeau, Game Mammal Section Leader for DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service, said. “Black bears typically focus on finding water first and then high-fiber foods, l…
Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe?
Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? A frozen food recall affecting millions of households just got a lot bigger. Federal regulators expanded the recall of frozen products made by Ajinomoto Foods North America on Monday, March 23, pushing the total to nearly 37 million pounds, up from what began as a 3.4-million-pound recall of frozen chicken fried rice early this month. The concern: glass contamination. Investigations point to contaminated carrots as the likely source of glass shards found in the products. Consumers have reported finding glass slivers ranging from approximately 0.4 to 1.2 inches (1 to 3 centimeters) long. Th…
Shelton Restaurant Pulls Pasta From CT Store Shelves Over Undeclared Allergen Shelton Restaurant Pulls Pasta From CT Store Shelves Over Undeclared Allergen
Shelton Restaurant Pulls Pasta From CT Store Shelves Over Undeclared Allergen A pasta product sold at several Connecticut grocery stores is being pulled from shelves after officials found it may contain undeclared allergens. Shelton-based Il Palio Restaurant has recalled its cavatelli pasta due to undeclared milk and eggs in the product. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division issued the recall notice. Officials warned that the product could pose a serious health risk to some consumers. "Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and egg are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consu…
Popular Metal Cookware Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk Popular Metal Cookware Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk
Popular Metal Cookware Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk A routine kitchen task can turn risky when a product meant for daily use raises unexpected safety concerns. Federal regulators have posted a nationwide recall involving several metal cookware items after testing found they may pose a possible health risk. The alert centers on products distributed by IKM, a California-based company, and includes multiple pots and pans that may contain elevated levels of lead. The US Food and Drug Administration posted the company’s announcement on Friday, Jan. 23, after IKM notified the agency of the issue.  According to the FDA, the recall was trigge…
FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide
FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk In Holiday Treats Sold Nationwide Holiday treats sold nationwide are now under an expanded FDA alert after a candy maker disclosed potential allergen issues tied to seasonal products. Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Illinois, announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that it is expanding a voluntary allergy alert involving certain Choceur-branded Holiday Bark products distributed nationwide through Aldi markets. The Food and Drug Administration published the alert on Tuesday, Dec. 23. According to the company, some varieties of the holiday candy may contain undeclared allergens that could pose serious or life-threatening risks to peop…
Mislabeling Leads To Recall Of Breaded Chicken Shipped Nationwide Mislabeling Leads To Recall Of Breaded Chicken Shipped Nationwide
Mislabeling Leads To Recall Of Breaded Chicken Shipped Nationwide A major recall has been issued for fully cooked, breaded chicken products distributed to across the US after officials found a mislabel and an undeclared allergen, federal food safety authorities announced. Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Suwanee, Georgia, is recalling approximately 62,550 pounds of its bone-in, breaded chicken portions because the product contains soy, a known allergen, that was not listed on the packaging, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  The recalled product was produced Oct. 16 and shipped in 18-pound cases mar…
Recall Issued For Ritz Crackers Sold In NY, 7 Other States Recall Issued For Ritz Crackers Sold In NY, 7 Other States
Recall Issued For Ritz Crackers Sold In NY, 7 Other States Shoppers in several states are being urged to take a second look at a popular snack after a packaging mix-up led to a new allergy warning. Mondelez Global, the maker of Ritz crackers, said that it is voluntarily recalling 70 cases of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches sold in eight states, including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  The concern centers on cartons that may contain peanut butter sandwiches even though some individual packs inside are labeled as the cheese variety, creating a risk for people with peanut allergies. The recall covers a single product configuration…
Ice Cream Recall: Bars Pulled Nationwide After Labeling Error Ice Cream Recall: Bars Pulled Nationwide After Labeling Error
Ice Cream Recall: Bars Pulled Nationwide After Labeling Error A new recall affecting a popular frozen treat is prompting shoppers across the country to check their freezers. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has pulled one batch of its Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars from shelves after an ingredient mix-up introduced allergens not listed on the label. The voluntary recall was announced Monday, Nov. 17, after the company determined that a crunch topping used in a separate product was accidentally blended into a specific batch of bars during manufacturing.  Click here to view product labels on the FDA website. The topping contains wheat and so…
Plastic Pieces Prompt Recall Of Popular Sandwich Sold Nationwide Plastic Pieces Prompt Recall Of Popular Sandwich Sold Nationwide
Plastic Pieces Prompt Recall Of Popular Sandwich Sold Nationwide A popular pulled pork sandwich has been recalled after multiple consumers reported finding plastic pieces inside the product. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Monday, Oct. 27, that the recall involves E.A. Sween Company of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, which is pulling about 127,887 pounds of its barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. The items may be contaminated with fragments of plastic. The affected sandwiches are 5.5-oz. paper-wrapped “Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun” products bearing establishment number EST. 2451 inside the USDA mark of ins…
Walmart Joins Push To Remove Artificial Dyes, Additives From Food Products Walmart Joins Push To Remove Artificial Dyes, Additives From Food Products
Walmart Joins Push To Remove Artificial Dyes, Additives From Food Products The nation's largest retailer is the latest corporation promising to eliminate artificial food dyes from its products. Walmart will remove synthetic dyes and more than 30 other additives from all of its private brand foods, the company announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The change covers Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed, and bettergoods products. Reformulated items will roll out gradually, with all changes finished by January 2027. Walmart said about 90% of its private brand foods are already dye-free, but this move will ensure all items meet the new standard. …
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's A grab-and-go favorite is under a federal health warning.  The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert after food-contact surface samples tied to a ready-to-eat turkey wrap tested positive for Listeria.  The product was produced Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and marked with “Best By Sep 16, 2025,” which fell on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The alert covers ten-ounce clear plastic clamshell packages labeled “TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP,” bearing establishment number P-1644 inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The item shi…
Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall
Listeria Concerns Spark Nationwide Fish Recall A nationwide recall has been announced for smoked salmon and seabass products after tests revealed possible contamination with Listeria. New York City-based Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, Queens, issued the recall Tuesday, Sept. 16. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the alert Wednesday, Sept. 17. The affected items are Haifa Cold Smoked Salmon (8 oz., Lot #219) and Cold Smoked Seabass (8 oz., Lot #212). Both were distributed across the country through retail stores and distributors. View product labels here on the FDA website. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and …
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded
Nationwide Frozen Food Recall Expanded A nationwide recall of frozen foods is expanding after additional products were flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Chetak LLC Group is broadening its voluntary recall to include more Deep-branded frozen vegetable and fruit products.  The company said the expanded action covers items manufactured on shared equipment between December 2024 and August 2025. The move follows testing that found Salmonella in several frozen vegetable lots, including Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mun…
Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus
Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Two students skinned and butchered a legally hunted black bear in a campus dorm kitchen at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, prompting outcry but no charges. On Thursday, Sept. 11, university and state officials confirmed the hunt and the on-campus processing but said no laws were broken. NBC News reported the pair killed the 120-pound black bear over the weekend and brought the carcass into a residence hall to process it on Saturday, Sept. 6.  The students held valid New York State hunting licenses, a Cornell spokesperson said, adding that a police report was filed after a comp…
Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT
Freezer Staples Recalled Across Multiple States, Including CT Freezer vegetables sold across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are being pulled for a safety concern. Endico Potatoes Inc. of Mount Vernon, NY, is recalling Endico brand frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a company notice posted by the FDA.  The recalled items were distributed in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, DC, and FL through local distributors between July 18 and Aug. 4, 2025. No illnesses have been reported. The products were packed in 2.5-pound clear plastic bags under the Endico label. Affected l…
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.  The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight
Boar’s Head Plant In VA Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Will Reopen With Federal Oversight The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen with direct oversight from federal inspectors, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers wi…
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp A widening seafood safety scare has prompted federal officials to expand a nationwide shrimp recall for the second time in a week. Walmart’s popular Great Value brand to the growing list of products pulled from store shelves over concerns about possible radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, announced a voluntary recall of select lots of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb, following an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential exposure to Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive iso…
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels 32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels A company is recalling tens of thousands of pounds of meat after federal investigators discovered that products were sold with counterfeit inspection labels. Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, is pulling back approximately 32,000 pounds of chorizo, pork chops, and ribs.  The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the items were produced without required federal inspection but carried a false USDA mark, making them unsafe to eat. The recall covers six types of vacuum-sealed products under the “Olancho” and “Sabrositos Hondureños” labels, including m…
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Shoppers may want to double-check their freezers after a federal warning about potentially radioactive shrimp sold at some Walmart stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public alert urging consumers not to eat, sell, or serve certain lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, citing concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.  The affected products are 2-pound bags of Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, with lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1, all bearing a best by date of March 15…
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way The microwave is a weeknight lifesaver: fast, easy, and always within reach. But when it comes to reheating certain foods, it can also be a recipe for trouble. Experts say microwaves heat unevenly, which means bacteria can survive even after reheating. In some cases, the high heat can trigger chemical changes that make food potentially dangerous.  Reader’s Digest put together a list of 10 foods you should skip microwaving — and some might surprise you. Five of them include: Hard-boiled eggs: Steam buildup can cause them to explode after heating. Chicken: Uneven heating can leave beh…
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY A sweet treat sold in several states is being pulled from shelves over an undeclared allergen that could pose serious health risks. Neuhaus Chocolates NV, based in Vlezenbeek, Belgium, has issued a voluntary recall for its Belgian Chocolate Moments Smurfs “Popping Milk Chocolates with Cookies.” The recall was announced after the company discovered the product contained wheat that was not listed on the label. The chocolates, which contain cookie pieces, were distributed between Monday, July 21 and Monday, Aug. 4, through Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Was…
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A ground beef product distributed to five states is being pulled from shelves due to possible metal contamination. Ada Valley Meat Company of Ada, Michigan, is recalling about 1,065 pounds of fully cooked, frozen ground beef that may contain pieces of metal, according to an alert issued Tuesday, July 29 by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was packed in 20-pound boxes, each containing four 5-pound bags labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.” It was produced on Wednesday, May 28 and Friday, May 30 and shipped to establishments an…