March 16, 2025 – March 22, 2025 – 3 F&B Recalls (2 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 16, 2025 – March 22, 2025 – 3 F&B Recalls (2 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/20/25 – Food & Beverage – Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Pecans. “Dessert Holdings LLC is recalling Target...

March 9, 2025 – March 15, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (7 FDA, 0 USDA)

March 9, 2025 – March 15, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (7 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/15/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Cat Food Chicken – Possible Bird Flu Health Risk. “In February, Savage Pet was made aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1...

March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/5/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Cattle Feed – Elevated levels or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle. “ADM discovered this issue during routine...

February 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 1 USDA)

February 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/23/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Supplemental Shakes – Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. “Lyons Magnus handled distribution of the recalled products, which were...

February 9, 2025 – February 15, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA)

February 9, 2025 – February 15, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/15/25 – Food & Beverage – Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias – Undeclared almonds. “The recall was initiated after Mauna Loa’s internal quality control process...

The Recall Pyramid: Why Operational and Quality Failures Drive Recalls

The Recall Pyramid: Why Operational and Quality Failures Drive Recalls

In the world of food and beverage manufacturing, recalls are the ultimate nightmare. They damage reputations, erode consumer trust, and lead to significant financial losses. But recalls don’t just happen overnight, they are the result of a...

January 26, 2025 – February 1, 2025 – 8 Food & Beverage Recalls (6 FDA, 2 USDA)

January 26, 2025 – February 1, 2025 – 8 Food & Beverage Recalls (6 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/31/25 – Food & Beverage (Animal Food) – Natural Mix – Salmonella contamination. “Samples of the product was collected on 01/08/25 by the North Carolina Department of...

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Investing in food and beverage companies offers significant upside but also serious hidden risks. Undetected operational failures, supply chain vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps can quickly turn a promising asset into a financial disaster. The...

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Industries/Products: Snack Foods, Prepared Foods, Frozen Foods Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/24/25 – Food & Beverage – Bacon flavor popcorn seasoning – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – soy. “The...

January 12, 2025 – January 18, 2025 – 5 Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

January 12, 2025 – January 18, 2025 – 5 Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Industries/Products: Medical Devices, Prepared Foods, Meat Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/17/25 – Medical Devices – Speed Control Dial Component – Due to potential safety and performance concerns. “Max...