June 15, 2025 – June 21, 2025 -10 Recalls (8 FDA, 2 USDA)

June 15, 2025 – June 21, 2025 -10 Recalls (8 FDA, 2 USDA)

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...

June 8, 2025 – June 14, 2025 – 7 Recalls (5 FDA, 2 USDA)

June 8, 2025 – June 14, 2025 – 7 Recalls (5 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/13/25 – Food & Beverage – Gummy products – Undeclared allergen – peanut. “This voluntary recall was initiated after the retailer, ALDI, conducted...

June 1, 2025 – June 7, 2025 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

June 1, 2025 – June 7, 2025 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 6/6/25 – Food & Beverage – Brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs – Salmonella. “This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation...

If You See This, Investigate it Immediately!

If You See This, Investigate it Immediately!

Don’t Let a Small Leak Become a Catastrophic Failure What might seem like a small leak from a pipe joint is a signal that something much more dangerous is brewing. That drip or burnt product around the clamp? It’s not just about product loss. It...

May 25, 2025 – May 31, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

May 25, 2025 – May 31, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/29/25 – Food & Beverage – Breading and Batter Mix – Presence of Undeclared Milk. “On 4/23/2025, the firm was notified by a consumer whose daughter had an...

If Your Stainless-Steel Tank Looks Like This, It’s Time to Investigate

If Your Stainless-Steel Tank Looks Like This, It’s Time to Investigate

Discoloration on the inside of your stainless-steel tank, whether it’s rouging, rainbow hues, or rust-like stains—should raise an immediate red flag. These marks aren’t just cosmetic; they’re indicators that something has shifted in your CIP...

May 4, 2025 – May 10, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 0 USDA)

May 4, 2025 – May 10, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/9/25 – Food & Beverage – Breads, bagels, cookies and croutons – Products may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk. “The recall was initiated after it was...

April 13, 2025 – April 19, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

April 13, 2025 – April 19, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/18/25 – Food & Beverage – Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks – Potential choking hazard for babies and young children. “We are issuing a second press...

Condensation Kills: The Hidden Threat Lurking Overhead

Condensation Kills: The Hidden Threat Lurking Overhead

It doesn’t drip every day, but when it does, it can cost you everything. Condensation and roof leaks are two silent killers and brand destroyers in food and beverage facilities. One small droplet, whether from a sweating pipe or a leaking...

This Simple Miss Almost Cost a Child Their Life, And It Was in a Plant I Took Over

This Simple Miss Almost Cost a Child Their Life, And It Was in a Plant I Took Over

When I took over a new plant, this is what I found, employees wearing earplugs with broken cords and hairnets worn incorrectly. It might seem minor, but it was a reflection of something much bigger, a lack of management engagement and...

April 6, 2025 – April 12, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

April 6, 2025 – April 12, 2025 – 5 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/11/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix – Salmonella & Listeria contamination. “Due to a customer complaint of animal illness, samples of...

March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/28/25 – Food & Beverage – Brioche loaves, Brioche Buns – May contain undeclared milk, soy and yellow FD&C # 5. “The improper labels were applied to these 2...