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Recall Renewed for Gerber Teething Sticks After Product Still Found to be Available in Some Areas

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Recall of Gerber teething sticks renewed because of reports of product still being sold

A renewed recall of Gerber Products Co.of all batches of GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS has been issued by the FDA because it has been found that the products are still available online and at some stores. The products were initially recalled Jan. 31 because they pose a choking hazard. In addition to the recall, the company has discontinued production of the teething sticks. The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. As of the posting of the initial recall, one emergency room visit had 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).


The updated article on the Food Safety News website contains descriptions of products included in this recall:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Listeria Found in Celery Stick 4 Packs, Product Recalled

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Celery sticks recalled in 30 states after testing finds Listeria

No illnesses have been reported

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., based in Oxnard, CA, is recalling 1,587 cases of its 4 in/1.6 oz Marketside Celery Sticks sold at Walmart stores across 30 states because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was prompted by a random sampling conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which detected Listeria monocytogenes in one of multiple samples taken from a Georgia store. Although the product is past its Best if Used by Date and is no longer available in stores, consumers may have frozen the celery sticks for later use.


The recalled product was distributed to stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.


Consumers who have the recalled product, including any stored in freezers, are urged not to consume it and should discard it immediately.


A description of the recalled product can be found in the article on the Food Safety News website at:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Possible Contamination by Cleaning Solution Prompts Recall of Liquid Egg Substitute

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Cargill recalls more than 100 tons of liquid egg products because of cleaning solution contamination

The liquid egg items were produced on March 12 and 13

Cargill Kitchen Solutions of Lake Odessa, MI, is recalling 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products subject to recall have the establishment number “G1804” printed on the cartons. The recalled items were shipped to distributor locations in Ohio and Texas and for foodservice use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa. There is a possibility that the products were distributed nationwide.


After conducting an investigation and thorough assessment of the contents of the cleaning solution, FSIS scientists concluded that use of this product should not cause adverse health consequences, or the risk is negligible. Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects for Class III recalled products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.


Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and foodservice locations are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.


Visit the original article for descriptions and "Best By" dates of the affected products:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Possible Foreign Object Contamination Causes Recall of Some Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S Frozen Meals

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Voluntary Recall of a Limited Quantity of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S Frozen Meals Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material

The source of the material is being investigated

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

Canned Green Beans Recalled for Possible Contamination by Foreign Objects

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Good & Gather Cut Green Beans recalled because of foreign object contamination

Over 197,000 cans recalled by Del Monte Foods

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.



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

Metal Contamination Risk Causes Recall of Several Oyster Cracker Brands

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Oyster crackers distributed by Walmart, Target and Giant Eagle recalled in 24 states because of metal contamination

Multiple brands are affected

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.



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 of International Delight Coffee Creamer for Spoilage Concerns

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International Delight Coffee Creamer recalled because of spoilage and illness complaints

Over 75,000 bottles recalled

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.



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

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
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