BIG RECALL: Full List of Food Recalls in September as Warnings Issued
According to News Week, In September, nearly a dozen food products were recalled, reflecting a growing trend in the frequency of food recalls. Most of the recalls were attributed to undeclared allergens in items ranging from premade desserts to milk products. A few products were recalled due to foodborne illnesses, but none matched the severity of the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to a meat deli plant over the summer.
Rising Recall Numbers
Studies indicate that the rate of food recalls has risen in recent years. A report by regulatory compliance company Traceone revealed a 20 percent increase in recalls from 2020 to 2023. As of August, the number of recalls in 2024 was already on track to match the total from 2023.
Darin Detwiler, a food policy expert at Boston’s Northeastern University, stated that the rise in food recalls is partly due to improved reporting procedures, which he sees as a positive development. However, he cautioned that “the complexity of the modern food supply chain, with its reliance on global sourcing, increases the risk of contamination at various points from production to distribution.”
September Product Recalls
Here are some notable products recalled in September, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS):
Niitakaya Pickled Garlic
On September 4, Niitakaya, a California-based company, recalled its Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku products due to undeclared fish allergens. The pickled garlic was sold nationwide in 5.2-ounce clear plastic containers, but no illnesses related to the recall have been reported.
Milo’s Poultry Farms Eggs
On September 6, Milo’s Poultry Farms from Wisconsin recalled all eggs branded under Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall followed positive salmonella tests from FDA samples. The agency’s whole genome sequencing linked the samples to an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation.
Eagle Produce Cantaloupe
Arizona-based Eagle Produce issued a recall on September 6 for over 200 cases of whole cantaloupe due to potential salmonella contamination. The fruit, sold in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, was identified during routine testing by Michigan inspectors, though no illnesses were reported.
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Hammond’s Candies Dark Chocolate
On September 5, Hammond’s Candies of Colorado recalled 4-ounce bags of dark chocolate-filled mini waffle cones after discovering undeclared milk allergens. The candies were sold in more than 30 states, and one consumer reported an allergic reaction, prompting further investigation.
7-Eleven Fudge Brownies
Innovation Bakers recalled one day’s production of 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie packages on September 6 due to undeclared walnuts. The recall included over 2,000 units distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Southern California, with no illnesses reported.
KTM Services Taro and Coconut Cookie
A recall was issued on September 10 for KTIM Services’ taro and coconut cookies due to undeclared milk allergens. The products, sold in Hawaii, Guam, and Las Vegas, were distributed in 5.3-ounce and 17.7-ounce packages, with no reported illnesses.
Avole Codfish Frying Mix
On September 19, Puerto Rico-based Avole recalled its Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix due to undeclared fish products. The 7-ounce bags were distributed only in Puerto Rico, and no illnesses or injuries were reported.
Lactaid Milk
On September 20, HP Hood recalled five variations of Lactaid milk due to potential almond contamination. The trace amounts of almond are a major allergen that must be listed on product labels. No related illnesses have been reported.
Grace Imports Products
Georgia-based Grace Imports recalled its kara boondhi, Kerala, and spicy murukku mixes due to undeclared traces of wheat. These products were sold in retail stores in Georgia, with no reported illnesses.
Truly Good Foods Snack Mix
On September 24, Truly Good Foods recalled 3.5-ounce bags of The Big Cheese Snack Mix Cups due to undeclared traces of cashews. These items were distributed in 10 states, with no illnesses reported.
Pork Dynasty Fried Pork Skin
Texas-based Pork Dynasty recalled 469 pounds of ready-to-eat fried pork skin products after the FSIS discovered undeclared soy allergens. The recall included 3.5-ounce and 2.5-ounce bags of “Texarones Born in the Philippines,” sold in Texas, with no reported illnesses.