May 5, 2024 – May 11, 2024 – 7 Recalls (7 FDA, 0 USDA)

May 5, 2024 – May 11, 2024 – 7 Recalls (7 FDA, 0 USDA)

Industries: Medical Devices, Confections, Formula, Supplements, Nuts, and Dairy Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 5/10/24 – Medical Devices – Mega Soft Pediatric Patient Return Electrode –...

Change Management: A Practical Approach in Manufacturing

Change Management: A Practical Approach in Manufacturing

For Food & Safety Magazine What is change management, and why do we need it in food and beverage manufacturing? Change management is a system for managing people and how change is implemented within an organization. It can be used...

April 28, 2024 – May 4, 2024 – 6 Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA) – Industries: Bakery, Nuts/Peanuts, Bulk Nuts, Ice Cream, Raw Meat

April 28, 2024 – May 4, 2024 – 6 Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA) – Industries: Bakery, Nuts/Peanuts, Bulk Nuts, Ice Cream, Raw Meat

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 5/3/24 – Food & Beverage – Potato Chip Mini Chocolate Bar – Undeclared Hazelnuts. “The recall was initiated after it was discovered hazelnuts were...

April 21, 2024 – April 27, 2024 – 4 Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

April 21, 2024 – April 27, 2024 – 4 Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 4/26/24 – Food & Beverage – Queso de Mano PAISA – Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. “The recall was initiated after one laboratory...

April 7, 2024 – April 13, 2024 – 11 Recalls (11 FDA, 0 USDA)

April 7, 2024 – April 13, 2024 – 11 Recalls (11 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 4/13/24 – Animal & Veterinary, Animal Feed – Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV) – Non-inclusion of Vitamin D. “Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a...

March 31, 2024 – April 6, 2024 – 8 Recalls (8 FDA, 0 USDA)

March 31, 2024 – April 6, 2024 – 8 Recalls (8 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 4/5/24 – Drugs – Hand Sanitizer Gel and Alcoholada Gel – Product contains methanol. “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5th, 2024 – Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba Aloe Balm...

March 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

March 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 3/30/24 – Food & Beverage – mango bars in the variety pack – Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. “Finished product testing on the mango bars...

March 17, 2024 – March 23, 2024 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 17, 2024 – March 23, 2024 – 6 Recalls (5 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 3/20/24 – Dietary Supplements – Dietary supplements for sexual enhancement – Undeclared Sildenafil and/or Tadalafil. “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2024, Los...

March 10, 2024 – March 16, 2024 – 5 Recalls (3 FDA, 2 USDA)

March 10, 2024 – March 16, 2024 – 5 Recalls (3 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 3/13/24 – Food & Beverage – Honey Roasted Cashews – Undeclared milk and coconut allergens. “The recall was initiated after a consumer report of finding...

March 3, 2024 – March 9, 2024 – 9 Recalls (8 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 3, 2024 – March 9, 2024 – 9 Recalls (8 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 3/8/24 – Food & Beverage – Single Slices of Carrot Cake & Chocolate Cake – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Soy. “KALO Foods, LLC is recalling...

February 25, 2024 – March 2, 2024 – 9 Recalls (5 FDA, 4 USDA)

February 25, 2024 – March 2, 2024 – 9 Recalls (5 FDA, 4 USDA)

February 25, 2024 – March 2, 2024 – 9 Recalls (5 FDA, 4 USDA) Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 2/29/24 – Food & Beverage – Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars – Due to Undeclared Milk. “The...

February 18, 2024 – February 24, 2024 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

February 18, 2024 – February 24, 2024 – 5 Recalls (5 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recall / Contributing Factor(s) 2/23/24 – Food & Beverage – Banh Ba Xa and Banh Pia – Undeclared Egg. “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the affected products may have...