CA Specialty Beverage Company Recalls Various Products Due to Potential Salmonella, Another Recall Linked to Suspect Dry Milk Powder Supply Issue

SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The recall was initiated after SKS Copack received notification from its supplier regarding a voluntary recall initiated by California Dairies, Inc. for a certain lot of low heat nonfat dry milk powder due to possible Salmonella contamination. 


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sks-copack-recalls-various-specialty-beverages-because-possible-health-risk
SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 22, 2026
FDA Publish Date:   May 23, 2026
  Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to contamination of Salmonella
Company Name:  SKS Copack
Brand Name:  Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, Denda
Product Description:  Specialty Beverages

NJ Raw Pet Food Company Recalls 6 Months of Product Due to Listeria

Raaw Energy, Howell, NJ, is recalling all its dog food products manufactured between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 and one lot from 3/31/26 after 4 samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and other pathogens.  Sampling and testing was conducted by New Jersey Department of Agriculture.  Since the original issuance of this advisory in January 2026, the FDA has received additional consumer complaints of illness in animals who have consumed recalled product.

This information is listed on the companies website:  

(https://raawenergy.com/bacterial-control-procedures/)

Bacterial control procedures

Every day, our machines are cleaned, washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

All bags used to package meat are sanitized before they’re filled.

Food is ordered and processed promptly to minimize time out of temperature control, so it’s frozen and ready for use as quickly as possible.

Our team is trained on cleanliness standards, and we take time to educate every employee on safe handling practices and how bacteria can grow when food isn’t handled properly.

We also added two new pieces of equipment: a sanitizer system and a commercial steam cleaner. Common areas like the break room and bathrooms (and other high-traffic areas) are misted with sanitizer daily.

The steam cleaner helps us reach tight spots and small crevices that are hard to clean thoroughly by hand.

We source human-grade ingredients, and our products are tested for bacteria before they reach us.

This page is here to reassure anyone who has questions about the quality and handling standards at Raw Energy.

We work hard to deliver a clean, consistently handled product—without cutting corners on price, delivery, packaging, processing, or blend availability. If you ever want to see how we do things or have questions, we’re happy to walk you through our process.

Comment:  There is no apparent bacterial reduction on the main source of pathogens, the raw meat.  And verification testing is not mentioned.  One can say its clean, but how do you know. 

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-advisory-do-not-feed-eight-lots-raaw-energy-dog-food-due-contamination-harmful-bacteria
FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Eight Lots of Raaw Energy Dog Food Due to Contamination with Harmful Bacteria
As of May 2026, the number of recalled lots has risen to more than 180.

FDA Provides Resource on Conducting a Root Cause Analysis and Other Best Practices

FDA issued an important resource for industry on how to conduct a Root Cause Analysis (RCA).  Conducting a root cause analysis when there is a food safety incident is critical in finding the cause or source of that incident so that that it can be prevented.

A root cause analysis is required as part of a companies corrective action procedures.

FDA provides links to their involvement with industry partners on other best practices.

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-industry/food-safety-best-practices-human-foods



https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/strengthening-food-safety-through-root-cause-analysis
Strengthening Food Safety through Root Cause Analysis

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Airline Catering Operation

FDA Issued a Warning Letter to a Austrian based airline caterer with operations in the United States (New York and Detroit) citing significant sanitation issues and widespread concerns with Listeria findings in RTE finished products and on direct food-contact surfaces in several facilities.

This is a lengthy report that cites numerous GMP issues and the lack of Listeria control, but to note, FDA stated "In [the] New York facility, ten (10) FDA environmental swabs were positive for L. monocytogenes during the 2025 inspection in areas in close proximity to food contact surfaces and in high-traffic areas, including, legs of a processing area table, floor surfaces within processing areas, floor surfaces beneath cooling units, a tilt skillet leg, and the wheels of rolling racks."

Certainly makes you rethink eating food during flights.  Good thing for those of use stuck in the cheap seats, we only get packaged pretzels.

FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/doco-aktiengesellschaftdoco-inc-717773-03302026
DO&CO Aktiengesellschaft/DO&CO, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 717773 — March 30, 2026

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Importers for Issues with FSVP

FDA issued a Warning Letter to four food importers for FSVP failures. Importers of food must comply with FSVP requirements.

Great One Trading Inc., Brooklyn, NY
MARCS-CMS 728716 — April 24, 2026
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported, including each of the following foods:
Fresh Soy Chip imported from (b)(4) located in (b)(4).
White Lotus Seed Paste w/Yolks Mooncake imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
Sesame Tapioca Cracker imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/great-one-trading-inc-728716-04242026

Sahara Enterprise Inc. Philadelphia, PA
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported, including each of the following foods:
1. DRY DOUGH MIX (phyllo dough) imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
2. CANDY (Turkish delight) imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
3. BAKLAVA imported from (b)(4) located in (b)(4).
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sahara-enterprise-inc-728927-04292026

Baja Fresko Distributors Inc.Norco, CA 92860
MARCS-CMS 725781 — March 27, 2026
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods Imported, including each of the following foods:
(b)(4) Squash, imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
Cucumbers, imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
Husk Tomatoes imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/baja-fresko-distributors-inc-725781-03272026

JMT Inter LLC Middletown, DE
MARCS-CMS 718661 — February 19, 2026

From the report:  "During our inspection, you indicated you choose to comply with the requirements for very small importers and may meet the definition of a “very small importer” under 21 CFR 1.500. If you choose to comply with the modified requirements in 21 CFR 1.512, you must document that you meet the definition of a very small importer as required per 21 CFR 1.512(b)(1)(i). You are also still required to comply with the requirements in sections 1.502, 1.503, and 1.509. However, you are not required to comply with the requirements in sections 1.504 through 1.508 or 1.510. In addition, for each food you import, you must obtain written assurance, before importing the food and at least every two years thereafter, that your foreign supplier is producing the food in compliance with processes and procedures that provide at least the same level of public health protection as those required under section 418 or 419 of the FD&C Act, if either is applicable, and the implementing regulations, and is producing the food in compliance with sections 402 and 403(w) (if applicable) of the FD&C Act (see 21 CFR 1.512(b)(3)(i))."
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/jmt-inter-llc-718661-02192026

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Oregon Farming Operation

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Naumes, Inc., a farming operation in Medford, OR.  The inspection resulted in FDA’s issuance of a Form FDA 4056 (FDA 4056), Produce Farm Inspectional Observations, listing the observations at the farm.

Main items identified:

• "Did not manage water used during harvesting, packing, or holding covered produce as necessary to maintain its safe and adequate sanitary quality, as required by 21 CFR 112.44(d)(1).  On September 15, 2025, our investigator observed wooden pear harvest bins being submerged in recirculated, municipal water in dump tanks. The investigator observed several harvest bins to have grass and vegetative debris stuck to the bottom causing the surface of each dump tank to have vegetative debris floating on top." 
• FDA" observed pear harvest bins placed directly on the ground during harvest at the Bragg Orchard. When full bins were picked up in the orchards, using pack forks, clumps of grass and vegetative debris were stuck to the bottom of some bins. The investigator observed grass and vegetative debris contacting pears on at least 4 bin stacks at Bragg Orchard."
• FDA "observed that the annual water risk assessment for EVO orchard documented the use of overhead irrigation where water makes direct contact with pears within three days before harvest. The assessment also determined that the rest of the orchards are irrigated using micro sprinklers that are not intended to contact covered produce; however, low-hanging fruit or foliage may be positioned within the spray pattern."

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/naumes-inc-719653-01212026
WARNING LETTER
Naumes, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 719653 — January 21, 2026

FDA Issues Warning Letter to CA Firm for Temperature Control Issues in Making Rice Product

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Minh Phung, Inc., Westminster, CA, a company that manufactures ready-to-eat (RTE) rice noodles and not RTE rice cakes.  FDA stated the product was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health.  Specifically, there were issues with time-temperature abuse.

FDA "observed multiple instances of time-temperature abuse at steps of the (b)(4) process. These observations, and an analysis of FDA samples collected during the inspection, demonstrate that the company did not have processes in place to monitor the (b)(4) of rice or (b)(4) of finished products after (b)(4) to prevent microbial pathogen growth and/or toxin formation (such as Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, and Clostridium botulinum) when  manufacturing refrigerated RTE Vietnamese rice noodles and refrigerated not RTE Vietnamese rice cakes, including reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) noodles and rice cakes"

FDA observed that the company did "not monitor, nor have controls in place for, the (b)(4) finished RTE rice noodle and not RTE rice cake products after (b)(4)."

FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/minh-phung-inc-723409-04222026
Minh Phung, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 723409 — April 22, 2026

Pancake Mix Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen

Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg.

Comment:  While not stated, this seems to be an issue of misformulation where an egg ingredient was used in making the product.

Product was distributed nationwide and sold through grocery, natural food retailers and online channels across the U.S.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hometown-food-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-birch-benders-12oz-sweet-potato-pancake
Hometown Food Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 20, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 21, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared egg.
Company Name:  Hometown Food Company
Brand Name:  Birch Benders
Product Description:  Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix

MA Firm Recalls Soup Product for Stray Mislabeled Product Containing Undeclared Shrimp

Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is recalling 24oz cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered in-store that a single cup of soup was found to contain the incorrect product and that the soup in the cup contained Shrimp.

Comment:  A single cup of product would indicate that a container of soup got 'lost' and ended up in getting labeled in a run of the Minestrone Soup.  For facilities running thousands of containers, having one getting away from the line only to be mislabeled is defeating.  It is so important to keep tight controls on labels as well as product on the production floor.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kettle-cuisine-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-shrimp-whole-foods-market-kitchen-minestrone-soup
Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Shrimp In Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup
Summary 
Company Announcement Date:  May 21, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 21, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May Contain Undeclared Shrimp
Company Name:  Kettle Cuisine
Brand Name:  Whole Foods Market
Product Description:  Minestrone Soup

NC Firm Recalls Tahina Product After State Lab Detects Salmonella

Nassar Investments, Raleigh, NC, is recalling Malazi Tahina, 1Kg bottle EXP: 30/12/2026 UPC 6 224011 088244 due to a contamination of Salmonella. On April 29, 2026 the firm was notified by North Carolina Department of Agriculture that the product test positive for Salmonella.

The products were distributed between March 1, 2025 – June 9, 2025. These products were packaged in plastic bottles and sold in retail stores located in the States of: MI & NC.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nassar-investments-recalls-malazi-tahina-due-salmonella-contamination
Nassar Investments Recalls Malazi Tahina Due to Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 18, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 18, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to contamination of Salmonella
Company Name:  Nassar Investment Co., LLC.
Brand Name:  Malazi
Product Description:  Tahina

CA Firm Recalls Croutons Due to Potential for Salmonella, Another Recall Linked to Suspect Dry Milk Ingredient Recall

Sugar Foods, Westlake Village, CA, LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient in the product.  The affected milk powder was supplied by California Dairies, Inc. to our seasoning supplier, Solina USA, and incorporated into the seasoning blend that Sugar Foods purchases from Solina USA and applies to the croutons. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use.

The products were distributed between March 7, 2026 to April 7, 2026, to Kroger stores located in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sugar-foods-issues-recall-specific-lots-kroger-homestyle-cheese-garlic-croutons-due-possible-health
Sugar Foods Issues Recall of Specific Lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 15, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 18, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to potential for Salmonella contamination.
Company Name:  Sugar Foods, LLC.
Brand Name:  Kroger
Product Description:  Cheese and Garlic Croutons

CA Creamery Recalls Ice Cream Due to Potential for Metal Foreign Material

Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA, is voluntarily recalling a small number of production runs of select flavors and sizes of its Organic Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. Only the production runs (noted by the “best by” date on package) specified later in this release are impacted. 

These lots were distributed to retailers in seventeen states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI) and on shelves beginning May 4.No injuries have been reported.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/straus-family-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-select-flavors-organic-ice-cream-due-potential-presence
Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 15, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Presence of metal fragments
Company Name:  Straus Family Creamery
Brand Name:  Straus Family Creamery
Product Description: Various Ice Cream Products, pint and quart sizes

Utah Firm Recalls Seasoning Mix Due to Potential Salmonella, Another Recall Linked to Suspect Dry Milk Ingredient Recall

Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Blackstone’s action is based on a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected milk powder ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the seasoning product. 

Comment:  This comes more than a week after many other companies conducted recalls for using the same recalled milk powder ingredient.  This demonstrates the reason why it is important to track recalls and investigate whether your own product is involved.

No illnesses have been reported to date.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blackstone-products-recalls-parmesan-ranch-seasoning-because-possible-salmonella-health-risk
Blackstone Products Recalls Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 15, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 15, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Blackstone Products
Brand Name:  Blackstone
Product Description:  Parmesan Ranch seasoning

NY Distributor Recalls Uneviscerated Fish Due to Botulism Concerns

Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.  The product was found to be violative after sampling by the New York State department of agriculture and markets inspectors and subsequent analysis of Food Laboratory personnel.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/terra-medi-llc-recalls-karagounis-bros-hellas-meze-golden-smoked-whole-herring-due-improper
Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros – Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 13, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 14, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product is an uneviscerated fish with potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination
Company Name: Terra Medi LLC
Brand Name:  Hellas Meze
Product Description:  Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring

More Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria After Product Testing Finds the Pathogen

There were two recalls of enoki mushrooms after testing by regulatory agencies detected Listeria.

IQ PRODUCE of VERNON, CA is recalling 528 CASES/ MUSHROOM ENOKI 150g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes  The mushrooms were distributed through retail stores. The package has green label and label as IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom 150g Lot# UI775.

The recall was a result of a product sample taken by the FDA that was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

HH Fresh Trading of Los Angeles, California State is recalling 120 cases of Enoki Mushroom 150g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The enoki mushrooms were distributed to Texas and Florida States where the product was distributed to local wholesalers. The product is sold in a plastic 150g bag with the brand name HH Fresh Trading. The recall was initiated due to notification from FDA on 5/11/2026 informing us that the Health Department in Florida lab-tested the Enoki on 4/20/2026 and got back the results on 4/28/2026 reporting that the Enoki tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The batch of Enoki was sold to Texas on 2/23/2026 and then redistributed to Florida.

No illnesses have been reported to date in either case.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/iq-produce-lcc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk
IQ Produce LCC. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 13, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 14, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product found positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  IQ Produce LCC
Brand Name:  IQ Produce LCC
Product Description:  Enoki Mushrooms 150g package
Company Announcement

CA Firm Recalls Sesame Noodles Due to Potential Peanut Cross Contact at Contract Packer

Fly By Jing, Los Angeles, CA, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles (single pack and 4-pack) because the products may have been exposed to cross-contact from peanuts. Peanuts are not an intended ingredient in Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles. Fly By Jing discovered a third-party manufacturer produced the product on equipment that also processes peanuts under conditions that may have led to peanut being in Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles.

As a result, Fly By Jing has immediately ceased distribution of the affected products, notified customers and retail partners, and placed all remaining inventory on hold. Fly By Jing has implemented additional safety checks and corrective actions, including strengthened allergen-control procedures with the third-party manufacturer.

Comment:  A major focus of the Supply Chain Preventive Control is focusing on the supplier's allergen control program and understanding other allergens being handled by that supplier.  Suppliers handling allergens other than ones declared on the products supplied to your company are a risk that needs to be under control by the supplier.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fly-jing-issues-voluntary-recall-creamy-sesame-noodles-due-potential-cross-contact-peanuts
Fly By Jing Issues Voluntary Recall of Creamy Sesame Noodles Due to Potential Cross-Contact with Peanuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 12, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 13, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Peanut Contamination
Company Name:  Fly by Jing
Brand Name:  Fly by Jing
Product Description:  Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles, single packs (NET WT 38 OZ, 107 G) and 4 pack (NET WT 152 OZ, 428 G)

USDA FSIS Issues Health Alert for Pork Product from Illinois Establishment Linked to Regional Listeria Outbreak

UPDATE (May 14, 2026) USDA stated "Whole genome sequencing results show that headcheese samples collected by FSIS and produced at Crawford Sausage Co. (Est. 21406) tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS continues to coordinate with the Illinois public health and agriculture partners on the outbreak investigation."

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Headcheese is a ready-to-eat (RTE), pork deli meat product typically made from meat (pig tongues and snouts) and seasonings that are cooked together and formed into a loaf or jelly-style product.  The problem was discovered as part of an ongoing illness outbreak investigation. FSIS, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and local health departments in Illinois are investigating a localized outbreak of Lm that includes three sick people in Illinois. Because the outbreak is contained within the state, Illinois is leading this investigation with FSIS.

FSIS collected an unopened headcheese product sample that tested positive for Lm. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product samples are related to the specific outbreak strain.

Comment - one lot code of production was recalled. As with many such recalls where one lot is recalled, there can be an expanded recall when it is determined the facility did not have adequate Listeria controls in place.

A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.




https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-headcheese-deli-meat-products-may-be-contaminated
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Headcheese Deli Meat Products That May Be Contaminated With Listeria

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for headcheese produced by Crawford Sausage Co., Inc.
Chicago, IL, that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Headcheese is a ready-to-eat (RTE), pork deli meat product typically made from meat and seasonings that are cooked together and formed into a loaf or jelly-style product.

PA Firm Recalls Packaged Sesame for Containing Cashews, An Undeclared Allergen

George J. Howe Co. of Grove City, Pennsylvania is voluntarily recalling 13,619 pounds of Sunflower Seeds because it may contain undeclared tree nut (cashew) allergens.  The voluntary recall was initiated after the company discovered in a routine inspection that Sunflower Seeds containing Tree Nut (Cashews) were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Tree Nut (Cashews). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an oversight in the company’s production process at the changeover of products.

Comment - A proper cleanout / sanitation was not completed as a changeover was conducted.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/george-j-howe-co-voluntarily-recalls-sunflower-seeds-due-undeclare-tree-nuts-cashews
George J. Howe Co. Voluntarily Recalls Sunflower Seeds Due to Undeclare Tree Nuts (Cashews)
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 07, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 08, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Cashews
Company Name:  George J. Howe Co.
Brand Name:  George J. Howe Co.
Product Description:  Sunflower Seeds

CA Bakery Recalls Walnut Containing Muffins Labeled as Blueberry Muffins

The Brownie Baker, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nouria Banana Nut Muffins that we incorrectly labeled as blueberry muffins, which do not declare the presence of tree nuts (walnuts).  This recall was initiated after the company was notified by a customer on April 24, 2026, of a labeling discrepancy. An internal investigation determined that a packaging error resulted in banana nut muffins being placed into blueberry muffin packaging.

Comment - We continually see bakery recalls due to mislabeling issues.  Bakeries handle many different products, and so a disciplined system (aka Allergen Preventive Control) is needed to ensure these simple errors do not occur.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brownie-baker-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-walnuts-muffin-product
The Brownie Baker, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Walnuts) in Muffin Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 07, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 08, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared walnut
Company Name:  The Brownie Baker, Inc.
Brand Name:  Nouria
Product Description:  Banana Nut Muffins

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Retail Brand of Flavored Pita Chips, Another Recall Linked to Suspect Dry Milk Powder Supply Issue

Legacy Snack Solutions of Waukesha, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Diaries, Inc. milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contamination.

The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer of a seasoning blend, and that blend may be present on the surface of the Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution the product referenced below is being recalled.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/legacy-snack-solutions-voluntarily-recalls-giant-eagle-baked-pita-chips-parmesan-garlic-herb-because
Legacy Snack Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 07, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  May 08, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella Contamination
Company Name:  Legacy Snack Solutions
Brand Name:  Giant Eagle
Product Description:  Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic and Herbs