May 11, 2025 – May 17, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends

FDA

Recalls / Reason(s)

• 5/16/25 – Food & Beverage – Family Pack Vegetable Singara  – Undeclared Allergen – Peanut.
  • “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a peanut-containing ingredient was included in the product without being declared on the label. A subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by unintentional human error in the packaging processes.” 1
• 5/14/25 – Food & Beverage – Afghani Corn Bread – Undeclared Allergen – Sesame, Wheat
  • “The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine FDA inspection that product containing sesame and wheat was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame and wheat.” 2
• 5/13/25 – Food & Beverage – Rice Mixes, Soups, Spice Mixes, Porridge Mix, Papads and Vadam Products. – Undeclared Allergen – Wheat, Milk, Sesame
  • “This recall was initiated after a routine internal audit revealed missing ingredients and allergen labeling. The issue was the result of a oversight in the packaging process. Immediate corrective measures have been implemented.” 3
• 5/11/25 – Food & Beverage – Ready to eat sandwiches and snack items – Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination.
  • “This issue was identified through environmental monitoring conducted by the FDA during a site inspection, which resulted in a positive finding for Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment. Fresh & Ready Foods has taken immediate corrective actions including removing equipment to address this issue to ensure ongoing food safety and compliance with FDA guidance.” 4

USDA

• 5/16/25 – Food – Ready-to-Eat Meat Pie Products – Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection.
  • “The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and FSIS determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection.” 5
• 5/13/25 – Food – Ready-to-Eat Chicken and Bacon Wrapped Products – Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination.
  • “The problem was discovered when a state public health partner notified FSIS of a product sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.” 6

1 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/south-asian-food-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-bengal-king-family-pack-vegetable

2  https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ariana-sweets-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-and-wheat-afghani-corn-bread-doda

3 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/naturemills-us-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-milk-and-sesame-rice-mixes-soups-spice

4 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-ready-foods-voluntarily-recalls-ready-eat-sandwiches-and-snack-items-sold-arizona-california

5 https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fijian-import-export-co–inc–recalls-ready-eat-meat-pie-products-imported-without

6 https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-chicken-and-bacon-wrap-products-due