So far this month, the FDA and FSIS have issued a total of 13 recalls, ranging from dog food to chia seeds to chocolate bars. The FDA has emphasized the importance of consumers being aware of recalls, as consuming recalled foods could potentially cause injury or illness, especially for those with weakened immune systems. Some of the recalled products include Palmer Candy Company’s Caramel Swirl Pretzels and Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow due to potential salmonella contamination, Mars Petcare US’s Pedigree dry dog food due to the presence of metal pieces, and Natural Sourcing International’s Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds also due to potential salmonella contamination.
The FDA’s list of products recalled this month includes items such as Aldi Deli Macaroni Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods, Megadyne Mega Soft Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes from Megadyne Medical Products Inc., and Potato Chip mini bars from Chuao Chocolatier. The FSIS has also issued recalls this month, such as Lean Apco Brand Meats All Natural Premium Chorizo due to concerns of contamination with foreign materials like hard plastic and metal, and raw ground beef products from Cargill Meat Solutions due to E. Coli contamination.
The FDA has raised concerns about the Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula Kit not meeting all of its requirements for infant formula, prompting a recall of the product. Other recalls have been issued for products such as S&S Cup Samin manufactured by Sun Noodle due to undeclared egg white powder, and Western Mixers Produce and Nuts’ Yogurt Covered Pretzels due to possible salmonella contamination. Megadyne Medical Products Inc. has recalled Megadyne Mega Soft Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes due to reports of patient burn injuries, while FoodScience, LLC has recalled Amyloid Complete due to the potential presence of undeclared shellfish.
The FSIS has issued health alerts for certain products like Lean Apco Brand Meats All Natural Premium Chorizo over concerns of foreign material contamination, and for Cargill Meat Solutions’ raw ground beef products over concerns of E. Coli contamination. It is essential for consumers to stay informed about recalls and to check specific lot numbers of recalled products to ensure their safety. To find more detailed information about each recall, including the specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the recalled batches, consumers can visit the FDA and FSIS websites.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground. By providing information on the various recalls issued by the FDA and FSIS this month, consumers are encouraged to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions when it comes to food safety. It is important for individuals to be aware of recalls, especially if they are pregnant or have weakened immune systems, in order to prevent possible illness or injury from consuming recalled products. Stay informed and stay safe by staying informed about food recalls and taking appropriate actions to protect your health and well-being.
