Food Industry & Recall Insights

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

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

2025 Week 6 Recall Reasons

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 –

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

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

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/8/25 – Food & Beverage – Alfalfa Sprouts – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes. “The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the State of MN which revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in expired 5oz package Alfalfa sprouts. Even though Jack

The Recall Pyramid: Why Operational and Quality Failures Drive Recalls

The Recall Pyramid: Why Operational and Quality Failures Drive Recalls

In the world of food and beverage manufacturing, recalls are the ultimate nightmare. They damage reputations, erode consumer trust, and lead to significant financial losses. But recalls don’t just happen overnight, they are the result of a cascading failure that starts deep within operations. At Manning Resource, we use the Recall Pyramid to illustrate this

2025 Week 5 Recall Reasons

2025 Week 5 Recall Reasons

Week 5 FDA & USDA Recalls: Key Insights Breakdown of Recalls 🔴 50% Contaminants – Foreign materials and lead contamination. ⚪ 37.5% Allergens – Undeclared milk and sesame in various food products. ⚫ 12.5% Bacteria – Salmonella in animal food. Notable Recalls This Week – Natural Mix (Animal Food) – Salmonella contamination detected by NC

January 26, 2025 – February 1, 2025 – 8 Food & Beverage Recalls (6 FDA, 2 USDA)

January 26, 2025 – February 1, 2025 – 8 Food & Beverage Recalls (6 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/31/25 – Food & Beverage (Animal Food) – Natural Mix – Salmonella contamination. “Samples of the product was collected on 01/08/25 by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and tested by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Food and Drug Protection Laboratory. The product tested

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Investing in food and beverage companies offers significant upside but also serious hidden risks. Undetected operational failures, supply chain vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps can quickly turn a promising asset into a financial disaster. The question isn’t if these risks exist, it’s where they’re hiding in your portfolio. The High-Stakes Reality of Food & Beverage Investments

2025 Week 4 Recall Reasons

2025 Week 4 Recall Reasons

Last Week’s Class 1 Recalls: Allergen Risks on the Rise All Class 1 food & beverage recalls last week were caused by undeclared allergens—including soy, sulfites, almonds, milk, egg, and sesame. These preventable mistakes put consumers at serious risk and expose brands to costly recalls. The pattern is clear: stronger supplier oversight, labeling reviews, and

Week 4 Recall Review

Predictive Insights: Stopping Recalls Before They Happen A review of 2024 recall data revealed a common theme—supplier communication gaps. In January, I conducted surveys on supplier transparency and trust, and the results showed clear concerns. Just two weeks later, a recall occurred due to a supplier failing to disclose an ingredient substitution, leading to an

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Industries/Products: Snack Foods, Prepared Foods, Frozen Foods Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/24/25 – Food & Beverage – Bacon flavor popcorn seasoning – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – soy. “The recall was initiated after it was discovered via a manufacturing quality verification that the soy containing ingredient was a substitute