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FDA Recall Update: November 2024FDA Recall Update: November 2024
A few major recalls occurred during the month for organic carrots, organic eggs, and soft cheese.
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There were 6 food products recalled due to labeling that did not include allergens.AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
There were 20 products recalled by the US Food & Drug Administration, 1 cancelled recall, and 3 expanded recalls in November. October had 23 recalls, and September was at an all-year low at 15.
A total of 16 recalls, 1 cancellation, and 3 expansions were in the food and beverage sector, while 2 were pet/animal food products, and 2 were drugs.
Of the 16 food & beverage product recalls, 4 were due to Listeria contamination, 6 for undeclared allergens, 3 for the potential of E. coli contamination, 1 due to high levels of lead, and 2 due to potential Salmonella.
Food & Beverage
Undeclared Allergens
Babcock Dairy Orange Custard Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream – undeclared egg (with expansion)
Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix – undeclared egg
Vitality Vita dietary supplement – undeclared Sildenafil and Diclofenac
Boulla LLC dietary supplement – undeclared Sildenafil and Diclofenac
Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style – undeclared wheat
Wegmans Food Markets Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken & Asian Dressing – undeclared egg
Potential Listeria Contamination
HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms
Aldi, La Bonne Vie, other brands soft ripened cheeses including Brie, Camembert (with expansion)
CIBUS Fresh, Jack & Olive, and Sprig and Sprout Autumn Turkey Sandwiches due to containing Glenview Farms spreadable Brie cheese, which is under the above recall
Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, Wild By Nature ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables
Potential E. coli Contamination
Grimmway Farms, supplier, under brands 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Full Circle and others Organic whole and baby carrots (with expansion)
Fabash “Kickin” Carrot Falafel Bites
Whole Foods Market Organic Carrots & Celery
Potential of High Lead Levels
Super Brand “Super Dried” Cinnamon Powder
Possible Salmonella Contamination
Handsome Brook Farms, supplier, Kirkland Signature organic pasture-raised 24 ct. eggs
SunFed Produce LLC whole cucumbers
Canceled Recall
Church Brothers with multiple brand names including Imperial Fresh (in Canada and US), Church Brothers and Trader Joe’s (both in US) Green Onions were recalled in October due to possible Salmonella. It was found that product testing resulted in a false positive reading.
Pet Food Products
Gaines Pet Treats LLC Family Farmstead Chicken Chips Dog Treats
Carolina Prime Pet for Hollywood Feed, Carolina Made Chicken Chips Dog Treats
Drugs
Umary Hyaluronic Acid tablets – product contains undeclared diclofenac and omeprazole
Endo Inc., Par Pharmaceutical Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets – mislabeled with incorrect strength level on carton.
If you have any of the above products in warehouses, distribution centers, or retail stores, contact the manufacturer or supplier. For consumers, contact the retailer or manufacturer.
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