June 16, 2024 – June 22, 2024 – 4 Recalls ( 4 FDA, 0 USDA)

Industries: Animal Food & Treats, Canned Coffee, Jar Sauce

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends

FDA

Recalls / Contributing Factor(s)

• 6/22/24 – Animal & Veterinary, Pet Food – Hedgehog Food – Due to potential Salmonella contamination.
  • “Vitakraft Sun Seed was notified on June 18, 2024, by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that Salmonella was detected in an inspection sample of product from Lot Number 417429. The tests which identified the bacteria were part of random testing performed by the State of Minnesota on consumer products, and not prompted by any consumer concerns. To date, there have been no reports of illness.” 1
• 6/21/24 – Animal & Veterinary – Green Tripe Dog Treats.
  • “The potential presence of metal objects could pose a health hazard to your dog. If you believe your dog has consumed the affected product, you should monitor for any signs of illness unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian in the event of any concerns.” 2
• 6/20/24 – Food & Beverage – Coffee Products – Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
  • “06/17/2024, Snapchill LLC (Snapchill) of Green Bay, WI is voluntarily recalling all canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. Symptoms can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains botulinum toxin. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.” 3
• 6/19/24 – Food & Beverage – Tomato Basil Sauce – Potentially under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.
  • “Hudson Harvest of Germantown, NY, is voluntarily recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.” 4

1 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk

2 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tdbbs-llc-recalls-green-tripe-dog-treats-due-potential-foreign-metal-object-contamination

3 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/snapchill-llc-recalls-canned-coffee-products-due-potential-clostridium-botulinum

4 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hudson-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-tomato-basil-sauce-due-potential-under-processing