September 29, 2024 – October 5, 2024 – 3 Recalls (3 FDA, 0 USDA)

Industries/Products: Dairy, Produce, Bakery/Confections

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends

FDA

Recalls / Reason(s)

• 10/4/24 – Food & Beverage – Lone Star Dip – Potential mold contamination.
  • “No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance team.” 1
• 10/4/24 – Food & Beverage – Alfalfa and Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts – Listeria monocytogenes.
  • “The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa sprouts.” 2
• 10/3/24 – Food & Beverage – Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones – Undeclared Milk.
  • “The recall was initiated after the firm received one consumer report of an allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product. As part of the firm’s ongoing investigation, the product was tested and found to contain more than trace amounts of milk proteins, which is not indicated on the packaging. The firm’s investigation into the cause is ongoing.” 3

1 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lunds-byerlys-voluntarily-recalls-lb-lone-star-dip-due-potential-mold

2 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jacks-and-green-sprouts-recalls-alfalfa-and-alfalfa-onion-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk

3 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hammonds-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-hammonds-dark-chocolate-filled-mini-waffle