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Month: February 2025

Feel Good Mac & Cheese Bites Recalled for Metal

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Mac & Cheese Bites recalled because of metal in product

The recalled product was distributed nationwide.

Feel Good Foods Inc. of New York, NY, is recalling Feel Good Foods Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites because the product may contain foreign objects, specifically metal pieces. According to details posted online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2025, and is ongoing.



Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.


For lot numbers of the affected products visit the original article:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Ulker Brand Products Recalled for Allergy Risk

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Import company recalling variety of snacks after consumer complaint of allergic reaction

Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@ziyad.com

ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers because of undeclared wheat, egg and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or contains statement on the product labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, egg, or milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



Products were distributed through retail stores in Ontario, Canada and the following U.S. states: AL, AR, CA, CT, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV. This mislabeling was discovered following receipt of a single consumer complaint involving an allergic reaction. The issue originated from a supplier who inadvertently failed to fully disclose all allergens while translating the ingredient list. The company is actively working with the supplier to implement stricter labeling controls, including an additional verification process for multilingual labels.


Consumers who have purchased any of the Ulker Brand products affected are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.


A link to a product list and photos can found found in the original article on the Food Safety News website:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Recall Upgraded to ‘Most Serious’ Category on Quaker Oats Pancake Mix

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Quaker Oats recall updated to 'most serious' category

No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date.

Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently escalated the recall of certain Quaker Oats pancake mixes earlier this week, increasing the recall category to the most serious level. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of Pepsi Co, previously announced the limited recall of certain boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix on Jan. 14.



On Thursday, the FDA updated the recall category to Class I, which pertains to "situation[s] in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." In a January press release, the company noted that certain two-pound boxes of the product contained "undeclared milk." "[The recall was announced] after being alerted by a retail partner," the statement noted. "Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product." The mixes were distributed to retailers in 11 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah and Wisconsin. Consumers could have bought the recalled products as early as Nov. 18 of last year.


No other Pearl Milling pancake and waffle mixes have been recalled, and the recall strictly pertains to products with a UPC code of 30000 65040 and a best-by date of Sept. 12, 2025.


This information was originally posted by Fox 32 Chicago and is visible on their website at:

https://www.fox32chicago.com

Undeclared Soy Ingredient Causes Recall of Bacon Flavored Popcorn Seasoning

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TS Food Packaging is Recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning Due to the Presence of an Undeclared Soy Ingredient

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

TS Food Packaging is recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient. People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The recalled “Bacon Seasonings” were distributed nationwide via E-commerce and retail stores.



The recall was initiated after it was discovered via a manufacturing quality verification that the soy containing ingredient was a substitute provided by a supplier without notification of the presence of Soy. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by a substitution review process gap between the supplier and their customer base, corrective actions are in place to prevent recurrence.


Consumers who have purchased Rural King or Wabash Valley Farms Bacon Seasonings packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.


Product photos and contact information can be found on the FDA website:

https://www.fda.gov/safety

Tuna Recalled for Possible Botulism Poisoning

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Tuna recalled from Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and more retailers because of potential for botulism poisoning

No illnesses associated with the recalled products had been reported as of Feb. 7.

Tri-Union Seafoods recalling select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names because they may become contaminated with botulism. This voluntary recall comes after the supplier of the tuna reported that the pull tab can lid on limited products have a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal, causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.



Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses associated with the recalled products had been reported as of Feb. 7.


If you have a recalled tuna can, please return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product.


More information on the recalled procucts can be found on the Food Safety News website:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Choking Hazard Causes Recall of Gerber Teething Sticks

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Gerber Recalls Teething Sticks After Consumer Complaints of Choking

This recall and discontinuation is isolated to GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE and GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS – BANANA.

Gerber Products Company is recalling and discontinuing all batches of edible Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks because of a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.



The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. To date, one emergency room visit has been reported to the firm. The edible teething sticks were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in the following states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and Puerto Rico.


Consumers who may have purchased GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS should not feed this product to their child and can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund. For any additional support needed, Gerber is available 24 hours a day seven days a week at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).


Visit the original article on Food Safety News for details identifying the affected products:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com
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