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 notified U.S. FDA and Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.” 1
- 6/20/25 – Food & Beverage – Dark chocolate nonpareils – Undeclared milk allergen.
- “The recall was initiated after being notified by Weaver Nut Company that they were recalling their “Dark Chocolate Nonpareils” due to possible undeclared milk. It was discovered that the potential milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.” 2
- 6/20/25 – Food & Beverage – Mousse Desserts – Undeclared milk allergen.
- “The recall was initiated after a routine inspection where it was discovered that product containing allergens was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk, Eggs, Soy Ingredients (Soybean oil, Soy Lecithin), Wheat, and Tree Nuts (Almonds, Hazelnuts). The recalling firm is in the process of implementing corrective actions, including implementing systems to improve labeling, traceability and strengthen our food safety moving forward.” 3
- 6/20/25 – Food & Beverage – Dark chocolate nonpareils – Undeclared milk allergen.
- “On 6/16/2025 we were informed by our supplier Weaver Nut Company of Lebanon PA that they are voluntarily recalling their Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) due to the product possibly containing milk which was not listed in ingredients or as an allergen.” 4
- 6/18/25 – Food & Beverage – Semi sweet chocolate pareils with white or Christmas colored seeds – Undeclared milk allergen.
- “The issue was discovered through a wholesale customer complaint upon receipt of shipment misaligned with updated product spec. followed by a lab test to confirm the milk presence.” 5
- 6/18/25 – Food & Beverage – Honey Cough Syrup – Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus.
- “TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Medtech” or “Company”), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (the “Product”) due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses. One type is characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that can start 1 to 6 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food. The second type can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea that can start 8 to 16 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food. Diarrhea may be a small volume or profuse and watery. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death.” 6
- 6/16/25 – Food & Beverage – Cucumbers in bushel boxes – Potential Foodborne Illness – Salmonella.
- “The recall was as the result of a routine sample performed by the FDA, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.” 7
- 6/16/25 – Food & Beverage – Dark Chocolate Almonds – Undeclared cashews.
- “This recall was initiated after Meijer was informed of the issue by a customer who received the product.” 8
USDA
- 6/20/25 – Food – Meat Sauce Products – Without the Benefit of Inspection.
- “The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities at a retail location in Roann, Ind., where FSIS investigators identified these thermally-processed meat sauce products for sale without a federal mark of inspection.” 9
- 6/17/25 – Food – Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Products – Possible Listeria Contamination.
- “FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Lm that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. The outbreak strain of Lm was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce. The subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product, and into the product ingredients, have not identified the source of contamination. FSIS also used purchase records from two ill people to trace purchased chicken fettuccine alfredo products to FreshRealm establishments. An additional two ill people verbally described chicken fettuccine alfredo products they purchased. FSIS identified products produced by FreshRealm that matched the descriptions during follow-up at the retail stores where they shopped. This investigation is ongoing. FSIS is sharing what is currently known regarding products associated with the outbreak as the agency continues to work with public health partners to identify whether a specific ingredient in the chicken fettucine alfredo may be the source of this strain of Lm.” 10
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