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business6 months ago

Danone U.S. Recalls YoCrunch® Products Over Plastic Contamination

Danone U.S. has voluntarily recalled all YoCrunch® products due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome toppers, which could pose a choking hazard. The recall affects various flavors and sizes, and consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and to contact the company for refunds. The issue is limited to the toppers and does not impact the yogurt itself.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings Over Plastic Contamination

Trader Joe's has recalled its popular frozen Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings due to potential plastic contamination, with the affected products having a best by date of 03.07.25 and lot code C1-1 or C1-2. The grocery store chain has urged customers to discard the product or return it for a full refund, emphasizing that there have been no reported illnesses or injuries associated with the recall.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings for Marker Plastic Contamination

Trader Joe's has recalled over 60,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings due to potential plastic contamination from a permanent marker, with impacted products having a "best by" date of March 7, 2025, and lot codes C1-1 or C1-2. No injuries have been reported, and customers are advised to discard or return the products for a full refund. The impacted products were manufactured in December 2023 by CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation, and customers can contact Trader Joe's customer service for assistance. This is the latest in a series of recalls by Trader Joe's, including issues with listeria contamination and salmonella in previous products.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings for Possible Plastic Contamination

Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's steamed chicken soup dumplings are being recalled due to possible contamination with hard plastic from a permanent marker pen. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding plastic in the product. No related illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the 6-ounce dumplings produced on Dec. 7, 2023, and can return them to any store location for a full refund. CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp. is investigating the issue, emphasizing customer safety as their top priority. Foreign object contamination is a leading cause of food recalls in the US.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings for Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's steamed chicken soup dumplings are being recalled due to possible contamination with hard plastic from a permanent marker pen. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding plastic in the product, and no related illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the 6-ounce dumplings produced on Dec. 7, 2023, and can return them to any store location for a full refund. CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp. is investigating the issue, emphasizing that customer safety is their top priority. Foreign object contamination is a leading cause of food recalls in the U.S., with plastic, metal fragments, and other materials prompting recalls.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings for Plastic Contamination

Trader Joe's is recalling its steamed chicken soup dumplings with a best-by date of March 7, 2025, due to potential plastic contamination, marking at least the sixth product recall this year. The company emphasized its commitment to food safety and urged customers to discard the affected product or return it for a full refund. This recall follows previous recalls for Listeria monocytogenes contamination and foreign material concerns, prompting concerns among loyal customers and highlighting the importance of vigilance in food safety.

food-safety1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings Over Plastic Contamination

Trader Joe's has issued an urgent recall for its steamed chicken soup dumplings after customers found pieces of hard plastic in the food, with over 160,000 boxes affected. The dumplings, popularized by TikTok influencers, may have been contaminated with plastics from a permanent marker pen. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, urging consumers not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase. This comes after Trader Joe's recalled four products last month due to a nationwide listeria outbreak linked to contaminated cheese, which has resulted in two deaths and affected items sold nationwide.

food-safety-recall1 year ago

Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Soup Dumplings Over Contamination Concerns

Trader Joe's has recalled over 61,839 pounds of its Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings due to potential contamination with hard plastic from a permanent marker pen. The affected products, sold nationwide, come in 6-oz. boxes with lot codes "03.07.25.C1-1" and "03.07.25.C1-2." Consumers are advised not to consume the dumplings and to either discard them or return them. No adverse reactions or injuries have been reported, and customers with questions can contact CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation or Trader Joe's Customer Relations for more information.

food-safety2 years ago

TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Recalled Nationwide for Plastic Contamination

TGI Fridays is recalling over 26,000 pounds of Boneless Chicken Bites due to potential contamination with clear, hard plastic. The recall covers 15-ounce cartons of TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Honey BBQ flavor, which were produced on October 3 and distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported. The Department of Agriculture is urging consumers to be aware of the recall.

consumer-safety2 years ago

Kraft Recalls Cheese Slices Over Choking Hazard

Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 83,800 cases of processed cheese slices due to a temporary issue with a wrapping machine, which caused thin strips of plastic film to remain on the cheese. Customers complained of gagging and choking on the cheese. The company fixed the faulty machine and there were no injuries or deaths reported. The recall affects specific shipments of 16-ounce Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a use-by date of Jan. 10 through Jan. 27. Customers can contact Kraft Heinz for reimbursement.

food-safety2 years ago

"Recall Alert: Plastic Contamination Found in Giant Eagle's Ground Beef"

Giant Eagle has issued a recall for certain ground beef products sold at their McCandless store due to the potential presence of small plastic fragments. The recall affects various ground beef items, and the company has contacted customers who may be affected. There have been no reports of illness related to these products, and customers with questions can contact Giant Eagle Customer Care.

environment2 years ago

Unveiling Microplastic Pollution: Tourists and Citizen Scientists Aid Arctic Research

Tourists acting as citizen scientists have helped researchers detect concentrated levels of microplastic pollution on remote Arctic beaches. The study, conducted in the Svalbard archipelago, found that microplastics were not widespread but highly concentrated, comparable to areas previously believed to be more polluted. The study identified polypropylene fibers from fishing nets and polyester-epoxide particles from ship coatings as specific sources of plastic pollution. The findings highlight the need for more sampling in the Arctic to monitor the situation and engage citizens in addressing this global environmental issue.

food-safety2 years ago

Multiple Frozen Food Recalls Due to Contamination Concerns

Marie Callender's has recalled 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products due to the possibility of "clear, flexible plastic" pieces. The recall was initiated after the company received several complaints from consumers. The affected products were made on March 1, 2023, and were shipped to various retailers across the country. The FSIS advises consumers not to eat the products and to return them to the place of purchase or throw them away. No injuries or negative reactions have been reported.