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2025 Week 10 Recall Reasons

The ABC’s of Recall Prevention: Allergens, Bacteria, and Contaminants FDA Class 1 Recalls aren’t random—they follow a pattern: – 25% from Undeclared Allergens – Mislabeling or cross-contact can lead to life-threatening reactions. – 25% from Bacteria – Pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella, and Clostridium botulinum continue to trigger major recalls. – 50% from Contaminants – Foreign

March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/5/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Cattle Feed – Elevated levels or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle. “ADM discovered this issue during routine production. The company immediately began investigating and initiated the recall upon receiving confirmation that the

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Recall Review Week 9 – GMP’s

The recent recalls highlight the critical role of GMP compliance, particularly in handwashing and shoe sanitation, to prevent cross-contamination. Proper hygiene practices could mitigate risks associated with bird flu in raw pet food, as employees handling raw poultry must follow strict handwashing protocols and shoe-cleaning procedures to avoid pathogen spread. Similarly, in salad kit production,

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February 23, 2025 – March 1, 2025 – 4 Food & Beverage Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/1/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats – Possible Bird Flu Health Risk. “The recall was initiated after sampling conducted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of the same strain of H5N1

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Recall Review Week 8 – Labels

7 Food & Beverage Recalls This Week This week, six FDA and one USDA recall were issued due to Listeria contamination, undeclared allergens, and misbranding in various products, including frozen shakes, snack foods, and dietary supplements. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges in supplier oversight, labeling accuracy, operations, and quality assurance. Proactive audits, robust verification, and

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2025 Week 8 Recall Reasons

Week 8 Recall Overview (Feb 16 – Feb 23, 2025) Seven recalls were issued in the food and beverage sector, six by the FDA and one by USDA. Issues ranged from potential Listeria contamination in frozen supplemental shakes to several cases of undeclared allergens and misbranding in various products. Key Incidents: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (2/23):

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2025 Week 7 Recall Reasons

Recent Food & Beverage Recalls: What You Need to Know Food safety remains a top priority for manufacturers, regulators, and consumers alike. In the past week, multiple recalls have been issued due to undeclared allergens, potential foodborne illness risks, and regulatory missteps. Here’s a breakdown of the latest recalls and what they mean for consumers

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February 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/23/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Supplemental Shakes – Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. “Lyons Magnus handled distribution of the recalled products, which were manufactured and supplied to Lyons Magnus by Prairie Farms. The recalled products were distributed primarily to long-term care facilities and were

February 24, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, failure prevention, FDA, foodandbeverage, FSIS, listeria monocytogenes, manning resource, recall advisor, recall management, recall prevention, robert w manning, under processed, USDA 0 Comments

February 9, 2025 – February 15, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/15/25 – Food & Beverage – Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias – Undeclared almonds. “The recall was initiated after Mauna Loa’s internal quality control process identified that the affected batch, manufactured by a third-party co-manufacturer, contained undeclared almonds. Immediate action was taken to contain

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2025 Week 6 Recall Reasons

Last Week’s Recalls: A Bacterial Pattern Emerges All Class 1 food recalls had one thing in common—bacterial contamination. – 2/8/25 – Alfalfa Sprouts – Listeria monocytogenes Routine testing in Minnesota found Listeria in expired 5oz alfalfa sprouts, despite independent lab results showing negative for the pathogen before release. – 2/6/25 – Tahini Sesame Paste –

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