When “Normal” Operations Turn into Enterprise Risk

When “Normal” Operations Turn into Enterprise Risk

Behind the Recall – Week 52 This week’s recalls weren’t driven by exotic hazards. They came from everyday breakdowns, storage conditions, labeling execution, sanitation discipline, and pathogen findings that were caught after the fact. If you’re...

December 7, 2025 – December 13, 2025 -10 Recalls (9 FDA, 1 USDA)

December 7, 2025 – December 13, 2025 -10 Recalls (9 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends  FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 12/12/25 – Food & Beverage – Original Sliders, frozen, 4 count carton – May contain undeclared milk and soy allergens. “During the packaging process, Jalapeño...

November 9, 2025 – November 15, 2025 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

November 9, 2025 – November 15, 2025 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 11/15/25 – Food & Beverage – Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese – Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. “We initiate this recall due to the...

October 26, 2025 – November 1, 2025 – 13 Recalls (12 FDA, 1 USDA)

October 26, 2025 – November 1, 2025 – 13 Recalls (12 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 10/31/25 – Food & Beverage – Bali Gold, Red Bali, Green Maeng Da, and White Elephant Kratom powder – Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. “This recall...

October 19, 2025 – October 25, 2025 – 2 Recalls Total – FDA Website Not Updated, 2 USDA Listed

October 19, 2025 – October 25, 2025 – 2 Recalls Total – FDA Website Not Updated, 2 USDA Listed

Current Class 1 Recall Trends USDA 10/25/25 – Food – Ready-to-Eat Frozen Chicken Products – Possible Foreign Matter Contamination. “The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding...

October 12, 2025 – October 18, 2025 – 8 Recalls Total – 7 FDA Recalls, USDA Not Listed

October 12, 2025 – October 18, 2025 – 8 Recalls Total – 7 FDA Recalls, USDA Not Listed

Current Class 1 Recall Trends Recalls / Reason(s) 10/17/25 – Food & Beverage – Ground cinnamon – Potential Metal Contaminant – Lead. “The recall was initiated after the FDA collected product samples and detected elevated...

September 21, 2025 – September 27, 2025 – 12 Recalls ( 10 FDA, 2 USDA)

September 21, 2025 – September 27, 2025 – 12 Recalls ( 10 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 9/27/25 – Food & Beverage – Dried Bean Curd – Undeclared wheat allergen. “The recall was initiated after feedback from an FDA inspection that the product’s...

September 7, 2025 – September 13, 2025 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

September 7, 2025 – September 13, 2025 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 9/11/25 – Food & Beverage – Flavored Pasta – Undeclared milk and cashews. “The issue was discovered through consumer feedback . The company is recalling the affected...

September 1, 2025 – September 6, 2025 – 2 Recalls (2 FDA, 0 USDA)

September 1, 2025 – September 6, 2025 – 2 Recalls (2 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 9/4/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Peas and Carrots, Mixed Vegetables – Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. “The recall was the result of...

August 24, 2025 – August 30, 2025 – 11 Recalls (10 FDA, 1 USDA)

August 24, 2025 – August 30, 2025 – 11 Recalls (10 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 8/29/25 – Drugs – Dietary Supplement – Undeclared prescription drug-Tadalafil. “Costa Mesa, California August 28, 2025 – Green Lumber Holding, LLC (“Green Lumber”)...

August 17, 2025 – August 23, 2025 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

August 17, 2025 – August 23, 2025 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 8/22/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Raw Shrimp – Possible contamination with radionuclide (Cesium-137). “Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, FL is voluntarily...