Food Industry & Recall Insights
September 29, 2024 – October 5, 2024 – 3 Recalls (3 FDA, 0 USDA)
Industries/Products: Dairy, Produce, Bakery/Confections Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 10/4/24 – Food & Beverage – Lone Star Dip – Potential mold contamination. “No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance
September 22, 2024 – September 28, 2024 – 4 Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)
Industries/Products: Bakery, Animal Food, Drugs, Meat Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 9/25/24 – Food & Beverage – Trail Mix with peanuts, pretzels, and crackers – Undeclared Almonds and Cashews. “The recall was initiated on September 23, 2024 after a customer noticed an incorrect cup. The firm discovered that the tree
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September 15, 2024 – September 21, 2024 – 6 Recalls (6 FDA, 0 USDA)
Industries/Products: Processed Foods, Dairy, Bakery, Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 9/20/24 – Food & Beverage – Codfish Frying Mix – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish. “The recall was initiated after the issue was brought to our attention (The Firm) that the product label failed to declare
September 8, 2024 – September 14, 2024 – 2 Recalls (1 FDA, 1 USDA)
Industries/Products: Bakery, Processed Meat Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 9/11/24 – Food & Beverage – Fudge Brownie – Undeclared walnuts. “The FDA was notified and the recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that the walnut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of
September 1, 2024 – September 7, 2024 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)
Industries/Products: Confections, Fruit, Eggs, Prepared Foods, Medical Devices Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 9/6/24 – Food & Beverage – Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones – Undeclared Milk. “The recall was initiated after the firm received one consumer report of an allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product. As
August 25, 2024 – August 31, 2024 – 4 Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)
August 25, 2024 – August 31, 2024 – 4 Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA) Industries/Products: Spices, Prepared Foods, RTE Foods Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 8/30/24 – Food & Beverage – Cinnamon powder – Contains Lead. “The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Missouri
August 18, 2024 – August 24, 2024 – 9 Recalls (9 FDA, 0 USDA)
Industries: Cosmetics, Confections, Spices, Dietary Supplements, Nuts Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 8/24/24 – Cosmetics – Water Based Tattoo Pigments – Contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms. “Reason for recall: The recall was initiated after the recalling firm became aware of the results of the samples collected and analyzed
August 11, 2024 – August 17, 2024 – 4 Recalls (2 FDA, 2 USDA)
Industries: Medical Devices, Spices, Meat Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 8/13/24 – Food & Beverage – “Canela Molida” Ground Cinnamon – Due to Elevated Levels of Lead. “The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) collected samples in February 2024 from Lot: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 El Chilar
August 4, 2024 – August 10, 2024 – 10 Recalls (10 FDA, 0 USDA)
Industries: Prepared Foods, Confections, Medical Devices, Infant Formula, Drugs, Fish Current FDA & USDA Recalls FDA Recalls / Contributing Factor(s) 8/9/24 – Food & Beverage – Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added & Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added – Undeclared Sesame. “The mislabeling was identified internally. No customer complaints or illnesses have