RECALL ALERT - 2/9/26
Chips Ahoy cookie bites recall expanded
Mondelēz Global LLC has expanded its Dec. 24, 2025, recall in the United States of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookies. This expansion includes one additional code date (10MAY2026) and two additional UPCs of product pouches inside the recalled carton units of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie.
The recall is being conducted because of an incorrect mixing process that resulted in the formation of small corn starch clumps in the product. Due to the characteristics and size of the starch clumps, they could constitute a choking hazard, particularly in special risk groups, such as young children and the elderly.
There have been no reports of injury or illness reported to Mondelēz Global LLC to date related to this product.
This recall is limited exclusively to the Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below, available at a limited number of retail stores nationwide. No other Chips Ahoy! or Mondelēz Global LLC products are included in, or affected by, this recall.
Consumers who have this product should not eat it.
Visit the original article for product descriptions and UPC codes:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
RECALL ALERT - 2/2/26
Gerber recalls biscuits because of plastic pieces or paper
Gerber Products Company is recalling batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits because of the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed. According to a company notice, the material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier who initiated a recall. Gerber is no longer working with the flour supplier.
This recall is isolated to limited batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5-ounce products produced between July 2025 and September 2025. In the U.S., this recall is nationwide. No other Gerber products are impacted by this recall.
As of Jan. 26, no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
View the Food Safety News article for a full list of affected batch codes:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
IDPH News Release
IDPH Issues Reminder About Potential Hazards of Consuming Raw Milk
At least eleven recent illnesses linked to consumption of unpasteurized milk
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently sickened by such products. While most milk products sold in the state are pasteurized, meaning they have been treated with heat to kill viruses, germs, and other substances that can cause illness, raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, making it more likely to be a source of foodborne illness.
“Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and individuals with chronic medical conditions. To help keep everyone in Illinois safe, we encourage people to be cautious and think carefully before choosing to drink raw milk.”
IDPH has so far identified an outbreak of eleven cases of Campylobacter infection that appear to be linked to consumption of raw milk from a common source; the producer is taking steps to notify customers and is cooperating with the investigation. Campylobacter is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea (which can be bloody), fever, and stomach cramps. In more severe cases, the infection can lead to irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IDPH recommends that anyone who has consumed raw milk and begins to exhibit those symptoms to contact their medical provider.
Illinois raw milk rules require testing for temperature, antibiotics, and certain signs that could indicate infection within the product. However, specific pathogen testing for germs like Campylobacter or other disease-causing agents like E. coli or salmonella is not required.
IDPH recommends the following precautions to avoid illnesses associated with milk consumption:
• Use pasteurized milk and dairy products.
• Refrigerate perishable foods at 40°F or colder to slow bacterial growth. Never leave perishable food out for more than two hours -- or one hour if exposed to temperatures above 90°F, like in a hot car or at a picnic.
• Throw away expired or spoiled food. When in doubt, throw it out.
For more information on raw milk and its potential hazards, go to Raw Milk and Your Health.
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
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