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Over 38,000 Tater Tots Recalled Nationwide for Plastic Contamination
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Restaurant Inspection Finds Mouse Droppings, Flies, and Expired Food
Iowa restaurants and stores have been cited for numerous food safety violations, including expired food, unclean kitchens, pest droppings, and improper food handling, during recent inspections across the state.
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Mountain West Food Group Recalls Ground Beef Over E. Coli Risk
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Olympia Provisions Recalls Holiday Kielbasa Over Foreign Matter Risk
Originally Published 23 days ago — by fsis.usda.gov
Olympia Provisions has recalled approximately 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa sausages due to potential metal contamination, urging consumers to discard or return the product to prevent injury.
Maître Saladier Inc. Recalls Lorraine Quiche Over Import Inspection Issues
Originally Published 23 days ago — by fsis.usda.gov
Maître Saladier Inc. in Quebec is recalling about 6,000 pounds of Lorraine Quiche containing pork that were not reinsured upon import into the US, with no reports of illness so far. The products, produced in April 2025, were shipped to several US states and do not bear a USDA inspection mark. Consumers are advised not to eat the products and to dispose of or return them. The recall was initiated after routine surveillance detected the issue, and FSIS is verifying that the products are removed from the market.
FDA Recalls Nondairy Ice Cream Over Small Stones Risk
Originally Published 25 days ago — by CBS News
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster nondairy ice cream due to the presence of small stones and hard objects embedded in the cashew pieces, affecting products with a best-by date before August 8, 2027.
AIO Refuses MIL's Dinner and Stops 1-Year-Old from Eating It
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Bored Panda
A woman refused to eat her mother-in-law's dinner after seeing raw chicken left in the sink for an hour, highlighting the health risks of cross-contamination and the importance of food safety, especially around infants. Her reaction was justified, as raw chicken in the sink can harbor dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, posing a serious threat to her baby, and she prioritized health over family harmony.
Nationwide Recall of Shredded Cheese Over Metal Fragment Concerns
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
Multiple cheese products, including shredded mozzarella and grated Pecorino Romano, are being recalled nationwide due to contamination concerns, with some products containing metal fragments and others testing positive for Listeria, prompting widespread consumer advisories and product withdrawals.
Massive Recall: 4.9 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Pulled from Shelves
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Hormel Foods has recalled nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products sold to restaurants and food service outlets due to metal contamination from a conveyor belt, with no reports of injuries or illnesses, and customers advised to discard the affected products.
Hormel Recalls Nearly 5 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Over Metal Contamination
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Hormel is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to metal contamination found during production, with no reported injuries so far, and concerns that the products may have reached hotels and food service institutions.
Massive Recall: Over 2 Million Pounds of Pork Jerky Due to Metal Contamination
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cleveland.com
Over 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club have been recalled due to metal pieces found in the product, which originated from a conveyor belt; consumers are advised to discard or return the product.
Major Egg Recall Expands Due to Salmonella Risks
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NJ.com
Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling certain cartons of its free-range large eggs due to salmonella contamination detected at its processing facility, urging consumers to discard or return the eggs and sanitize surfaces that may have come into contact with them.
Multiple Pasta Salad Recalls Amid Listeria Outbreak Across Several States
Originally Published 3 months ago — by fda.gov
Kroger has voluntarily recalled two varieties of deli pasta salads, Basil Pesto Bowtie and Smoked Mozzarella Penne, sold across multiple states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from the pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised not to eat the products and to return them for a refund or replacement.