RECALL ALERT - 3/19/25
Voluntary Recall of a Limited Quantity of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S Frozen Meals Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material. This recall is isolated to a limited quantity of batches of the following items: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and STOUFFER’S Party Size Chicken Lasagna that were produced between August 2024-March 2025. These products were distributed at major retailers in the U.S. between September 2024-March 2025.
This recall does not involve any other Lean Cuisine or STOUFFER’S products.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not prepare or consume the product and should return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a replacement or a full refund. For any further support needed, please contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1676 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.
Batch numbers and UPC codes can be found in the press release on the FDA website:
https://www.fda.gov/safety
RECALL ALERT - 3/18/25
Good & Gather Cut Green Beans recalled because of foreign object contamination
Del Monte Foods, Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA, is recalling 8,242 cases—totaling 197,808 cans—of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans because of potential contamination with a foreign object. According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 12, 2025, and remains ongoing. The firm launched the recall after identifying the contamination risk, classified as a Class II event. This classification indicates a low probability of serious health consequences but a potential for temporary or reversible effects.
The recalled green beans were distributed to Target stores across 21 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
The original article, with details of the recalled product, can be viewed at:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
RECALL ALERT - 3/17/25
Oyster crackers distributed by Walmart, Target and Giant Eagle recalled in 24 states because of metal contamination
Shearer’s Foods, LLC, of Massillon, OH, is recalling 15,874 cases of various oyster cracker products because of potential contamination with stainless steel wire fragments. According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and is ongoing. The firm voluntarily launched the recall after identifying the presence of foreign material, classified as a Class II risk, indicating a low probability of serious health consequences but a potential for temporary or reversible effects.
The recalled products were distributed to customers in 24 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Visit the original article for brand names and UPC codes of the affected products:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
RECALL ALERT - 3/17/25
International Delight Coffee Creamer recalled because of spoilage and illness complaints
Danone US, LLC of Louisville, CO, is recalling 75,654 bottles of two International Delight Coffee Creamer flavors because of spoilage and associated consumer illness complaints. According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and remains ongoing. The firm voluntarily launched the recall after receiving reports of spoilage and illness linked to the products, which have been classified as a Class II risk. This classification indicates a low probability of serious health consequences but a potential for temporary or reversible effects.
The recalled coffee creamers were distributed to retail locations across 31 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Details of the recalled lots can be found in the article on the Food Safety News website:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
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IDPH Warns Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats
Over two dozen cases of rabies have been verified in bats across 14 Illinois counties. For information about rabies and what to do if you think you've been exposed, plus tips for keeping you family and pets safe from exposure, you can read the article on our
News page
Or read the original news release on the IDPH website at:
- Possible Foreign Object Contamination Causes Recall of Some Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S Frozen Meals
- Canned Green Beans Recalled for Possible Contamination by Foreign Objects
- Metal Contamination Risk Causes Recall of Several Oyster Cracker Brands
- Recall of International Delight Coffee Creamer for Spoilage Concerns
- Feel Good Mac & Cheese Bites Recalled for Metal
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The minutes from the monthly Board of Health meeting will be made available for download on this page
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