Food Industry & Recall Insights
June 22, 2025 – June 28, 2025 – 5 Recalls (3 FDA, 2 USDA)
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/27/25 – Drugs – Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gm vial – Potential Presence of Penicillin G Potassium Injection Vial. “Sandoz, Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a voluntary recall of one (1) lot of Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial. This single
June 15, 2025 – June 21, 2025 -10 Recalls (8 FDA, 2 USDA)
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/21/25 – Food & Beverage – Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes. “The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has
June 8, 2025 – June 14, 2025 – 7 Recalls (5 FDA, 2 USDA)
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/13/25 – Food & Beverage – Gummy products – Undeclared allergen – peanut. “This voluntary recall was initiated after the retailer, ALDI, conducted routine testing as part of their standard protocol to verify the accuracy of allergen-related claims made on their product labeling,
June 1, 2025 – June 7, 2025 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/6/25 – Food & Beverage – Brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs – Salmonella. “This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses. Products were distributed in AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA and WY.”
This “Forgotten Corner” Could Lead to Bigger Problems Than You Think
Out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind, especially when it comes to outdoor storage and trash collection areas at your food or beverage facility. That “temporary” collection zone full of pallets, empty drums, rusting pipes, totes, and trash bags? It’s not just an eyesore, it’s a red flag. Here’s why this matters: – Rodent
You Can’t See It, But It’s Sabotaging Your Operation from the Inside
They’re invisible. They’re resilient. And they could be the reason your plant keeps chasing the same sanitation, downtime, and quality issues—over and over again. Biofilms aren’t just buildup or poor cleaning—they’re microbial strongholds that survive aggressive sanitation and quietly create risk. When they take root, they: – Shield pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli
How Chemical Degradation is Sabotaging Your Plant (and How to Stop It)
Rubber components – seals, gaskets, diaphragms, and O-rings, might look fine at a glance, but hidden chemical degradation and dry rot could be quietly destroying your plant’s integrity. Why It Matters Degraded rubber components don’t just mean a maintenance headache, they can cause contamination, leaks, unscheduled downtime, and even recalls. The cracks and fissures from
If You See This, Investigate it Immediately!
Don’t Let a Small Leak Become a Catastrophic Failure What might seem like a small leak from a pipe joint is a signal that something much more dangerous is brewing. That drip or burnt product around the clamp? It’s not just about product loss. It could be caused by: – Improper reconnection after an inspection – Loose
May 25, 2025 – May 31, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/29/25 – Food & Beverage – Breading and Batter Mix – Presence of Undeclared Milk. “On 4/23/2025, the firm was notified by a consumer whose daughter had an allergic reaction. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing the milk
Sealing the Gaps: Why Hidden Spaces Under Equipment Could Be Your Biggest Sanitation Risk
In today’s food and beverage manufacturing environments, sanitation isn’t just about the visible surfaces, it’s about the spaces we don’t see. One of the most overlooked vulnerabilities lies at the base of equipment legs on the floor. While these design choices allow for easier cleaning around equipment, they create a hidden challenge: inaccessible gaps where