The act of being a consumer in today’s society has become inextricably linked to the occurrence of food recalls. Even businesses that boast about their commitment to the highest standards of food safety may sometimes create items that pose a threat to the health and safety of customers. This may be the case for a number of reasons, including the presence of an allergy that has not been notified or the presence of infectious microorganisms.
Therefore, when manufacturers see or have reason to believe that one of their goods is harmful, they remove it from the shelves and issue a recall to consumers, advising them not to consume the product in question.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) both have specific sections on their respective websites where they regularly issue fresh recall notifications. However, if you do not make it a habit to check both of the government-run websites on a regular basis, it is quite probable that you will completely overlook a food safety warning that applies to anything that is stored in your own pantry. This is particularly true if the issue does not make headlines in major news outlets.
Consequently, in order to keep customers informed about which food items they should steer clear of, we have compiled a list of all the significant food recalls that every consumer in the United States need to be aware of exactly that now. We will be continually updating this article with the most recent recalls as they are issued throughout the year 2024, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the most recent information whenever it becomes available.
1. Savencia Cheese products
According to Savencia Cheese USA, many types of soft-ripened cheeses have been recalled because there is a possibility that they contain Listeria, a pathogen that may cause illnesses that are transmitted via food. Products such as Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, Ultimate Oval, La Bonne Vie Brie, La Bonne Vie Camember, Industrial Brie, Market Basket’s Brie, and Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie are among those that have been affected.
The recall is only applicable to those packages of these cheeses that include certain universal product codes (UPCs) and best by dates associated with them. Consumers who have recently bought one of these cheeses should verify the recall notice to see whether or not their packets contain UPCs and best by dates that are identical to those listed on the notice. If they do, they should return the cheeses to the location where they were obtained.
2. International Delight Zero Sugar Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
It has been determined that more than 10,000 bottles of International Delight’s “Home Alone” Zero Sugar Mint Mocha Coffee Creamer have been recalled due to the fact that they were incorrectly labeled and do, in fact, include sugar. Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, the state of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin were among the states that had received the recalled coffee creamer; it had been delivered in these states.
The only bottles that are vulnerable to the recall are those that have a “best by” date of February 25, 2025. Due to the fact that the creamer that is included inside such bottles does not genuinely contain zero sugar, customers who are required to abstain from ingesting sugar for medical reasons should refrain from getting their hands on it.
3. Frozen waffles
A number of frozen waffle brands belonging to the supplier TreeHouse Foods have been voluntarily recalled because there is a possibility that they contain Listeria. Kodiak Cakes, Walmart’s Great Value, Aldi’s Breakfast Best, and Target’s Good & Gather are among the several private-label and well-known name-brand products that are being recalled. Additional products that are being recalled include Good & Gather.
The recalled waffles were sold at every single location throughout the United States of America and Canada. Customers who have recently bought frozen waffles should review the whole list of items that have been affected, as well as the best-by dates and lot numbers that are pertinent to the situation, in order to identify whether or not they have any possibly contaminated boxes now in their possession.
The notice of recall usually contains photographs of the products that are being recalled. Consumers are strongly asked to check their freezers and either throw away or return the waffles that have been recalled, despite the fact that there have been no illnesses recorded in connection with the items as of yet.
4. Trader Joe’s Green Onions
A total of 1,271 containers of green onions have been recalled by Trader Joe’s owing to the possibility of salmonella contamination. This recall is part of a wider recall that was issued by the supplier Church Brothers Farms. There is a “pack date” of September 25, 2024 on the Trader Joe’s green onions that have been recalled.
These onions were packaged in plastic packaging. They were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in the following states and locations: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Additionally, they were sold in the state of Wisconsin.
The wider recall also includes green onions manufactured by Church Brothers and Imperial Fresh, both of which have a lot number of CB272378. Additionally, the recall covers green onions manufactured by Church Brothers. Consumers are strongly discouraged against ingesting any of the recalled fruit that is still sold.
5. Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade
It was revealed that the cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade included the full sugar form of the beverage, which can be harmful to anyone who have sensitivities or allergies. As a result, Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 containers of the beverage. The recall is for cans that are 12 ounces in size and were distributed to merchants in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
It is required that they carry one of the two codes that are listed below: FEB1725CNA or FEB1725CNB. Simply Recipes was informed by a representative of Coca-Cola that all lemonade products that were included in the recall have been withdrawn off the market and that all recall efforts in the affected areas have been completed.