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By: Linda Larsen
Allo Simone Pistachio Matcha Spread and Almond Cardamom Spread are being recalled in Canada because they may be contaminated with foreign material in the form of glass pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking, and GI tract injury hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Allo Simonne.
By: Linda Larsen
The Nara Organics Infant Formula botulism outbreak has ended with four sick in three states, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ). All four infants were hospitalized. That formula was recalled.
By: Linda Larsen
Kim Phat Seafood Medley is being recalled in Canada because it may contain the allergens egg, fish, soy, and wheat that are not listed on the ingredient label required by law. Anyone who si allergic to those ingredients, as well as anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Ocean Packers Inc.
By: Linda Larsen
Three more states have been added to the Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce Cyclospora outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ). The total case count is now 11,458 illnesses reported from 20 states. That is an increase of 555 more patients since the last update was issued on August 20, 2026. This outbreak is slowing down. The three new states are Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.
Martina Mangoes are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this fruit. The recalling firm is Panorama Produce of Mamaroneck, New York.
By: Linda Larsen
Everything Sprouts is expanding their recall of products for possible E. coli and Salmonella contamination to include their Robust Radish Mix. The company recalled alfalfa sprouts on August 22, 2026, when the FDA informed them there was an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to the sprouts. That outbreak has sickened at least 55 people in 15 states. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption;tion of this particular product. The recalling firm is Everything Sprouts of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
By: Linda Larsen
Northwest Naturals raw pet food is being recalled for possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Northwest Naturals of Portland, Oregon.
By: Linda Larsen
Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs are being recalled for milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required by the FDA. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, New Jersey.
By: Linda Larsen
LMSI LLC/Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean infused olive oil is being recalled because it was made with a garlic essential oil that is not approved for culinary use. There have been no illnesses reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil of Cincinnati, Ohio.
By: Linda Larsen
The FDA sent Everything Sprouts a warning letter in 2025, about a year before the company’s alfalfa sprouts and alfalfa sprouts products caused a Salmonella and E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 55 people in 15 states. The letter stated that their mung bean, soybean, and green sprouts products were considered adulterated. Alfalfa sprouts were not specifically mentioned in the warning letter.
