Industries: Produce, Spices, Drugs, Nuts, Meat
Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends
FDA
Recalls / Contributing Factor(s)
- 7/26/24 – Food & Beverage – Vegetable products – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.” 1
- 7/26/24 – Food & Beverage – Variety of vegetables and pepper mixes – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.” 2
- 7/26/24 – Food & Beverage – Ground Cinnamon Powder – Potential Metal Contaminant – Lead.
- “The recall was the result of an analysis conducted by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead.” 3
- 7/26/24 – Food & Beverage – Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Green Beans – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “Batavia, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – In cooperation with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc. and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc., (“ALDI”) recalls Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers and green beans. The affected product from Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc is recalled due to a potential listeria monocytogenes” 4
- 7/24/24 – Drugs – Migraine Relief Acetaminophen 250mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250mg & Caffeine 65mg tablets – Device & Drug Safety – Mislabeling
- “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 18, 2024 – East Windsor, New Jersey. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., on behalf of AuroHealth, is voluntarily recalling one lot (refer table below) of Healthy Living Migraine Relief, Acetaminophen 250mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250mg & Caffeine 65mg tablets, to the consumer level as sold through Amazon to known within the US market due to the product missing the manufacturer label.” 5
- 7/24/24 – Food & Beverage – Jerome cheese – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Kentucky Department of Public Health revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a package of St. Jerome batch 231129.” 6
- 7/23/24 – Food & Beverage – Vegetables and Bagged Salads – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “Willard, OH (July 22, 2024) – Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), began its investigation in response to original findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD). This expansion is in response to that investigation. Products involved in this expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 (2024). Wiers Farm Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation.” 7
- 7/22/24 – Drugs – Acetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL) 100 mL – Potential presence of Dexmedetomidine HCL Injection (400mcg/100mL) inside the overwrap that is labelled Acetaminophen Injection, 1000mg/100mL, (10mg/mL).
- “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – London, July 22, 2024 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), today announces that its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall of one lot (listed below) of Acetaminophen Injection, 1000mg/100mL, (10mg/mL) to the consumer/user level. The product is being recalled due to the potential presence of a bag labelled Dexmedetomidine HCL Injection (400mcg/100mL) inside the overwrap that is labelled Acetaminophen Injection, 1000mg/100mL, (10mg/mL).” 8
- 7/22/24 – Drugs – Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento Alimenticio – Undeclared Drug Ingredients: Diclofenac and Omeprazole.
- “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 07/22/2024 – Chula Vista, CA – Main Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento Alimenticio – 30 Capletas de 850mg” to the consumer level. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that UMARY has been found to be tainted with the drug ingredients, diclofenac and omeprazole. Products containing diclofenac and omeprazole cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Umary is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.” 9
- 7/22/24 – Food & Beverage – Shelled Walnuts – Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes.
- “The recall was the result of routine sampling which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Stutz has ceased the production and distribution of this product as FDA and Stutz continue their investigation. No other sizes, varieties, or other packaging of Shelled Walnuts are included in this recall.” 10
USDA
- 7/26/24 – Food – Ready-to-Eat Liverwurst and other Deli-Meats – Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
“The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Maryland Department of Health tested positive for L. monocytogenes. The Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Baltimore City Health Department, collected an unopened liverwurst product from a retail store for testing as part of an outbreak investigation of L. monocytogenes infections. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product sample is related to the outbreak. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate the multistate outbreak of L. monocytogenes infections linked to meats sliced at delis. As of July 25, 2024, 34 sick people have been identified in 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths. Samples were collected from sick people from May 29, 2024, to July 12, 2024. Additional information may be found on the CDC investigation notice, Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis. The investigation is ongoing, and FSIS continues to work with the CDC and state partners.” 11
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