Popular Brand of Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Allergens Due to Packaging Error

Frito-Lay is recalling select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that could include jalapeño-flavored potato chips and therefore may contain undeclared milk.

Frito-Lay has experienced a number of issues with allergen mislabeling to the point they were issued a Warning Letter in 2020.

The products covered by this recall may have been distributed as early as January 15, 2026, to a mix of retailers including grocery, convenience, and drug stores, as well as local digital retailers in the following six states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-miss-vickies-spicy-dill-pickle-potato-chips
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 03, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  March 04, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  Frito-Lay
Brand Name:  Miss Vickie’s
Product Description:  Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips

GA Firm Recalls Honey Product for Allergens After Mislabeling Mistake

Savannah Bee Company, Savanah, GA, is recalling their HONEY BBQ SAUCE- MUSTARD, 16FL OZ B1L1360525 Best Before 05/16/27 UPC 8 50033 93758 9 due undeclared wheat and soy.   The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a customer that the Honey BBQ Sauce - Sweet was mis-labeled with a “Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard” label. Subsequent investigation discovered the mislabeled products failed to include the allergens wheat and soy in the ingredient statement that is contained in the Honey BBQ Sauce-Sweet.

This product was shipped nationwide to distribution centers, retail stores and consumers between 7/30/2025- 2/26/2026.   


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/savannah-bee-company-recalls-honey-bbq-sauce-mustard-due-undeclared-wheat-and-soy
Savannah Bee Company Recalls Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard Due to Undeclared Wheat and Soy
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 27, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  February 27, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat and soy
Company Name:  Savannah Bee Company
Brand Name:  Savannah Bee Company
Product Description:  BBQ sauce

Colorado Firm Expands Recall of Raw Cat Food for Thiamine Deficiency

Go Raw LLC, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is expanding its February 17, 2026, recall of a freeze-dried product to add two lots of select Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe frozen products due to potentially low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).  In early February, the company became aware of low thiamine levels in the Quest Chicken Diet. Upon discovery, an immediate and comprehensive investigation was launched, including a review of formulation specifications, raw ingredient suppliers, and processing procedures.

The two lots of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen (MCD25350 BB 5/17/2027 and MCC25321 BB 6/16/2027) are sold in beige, zip-lock, 2lb packages and distributed nationwide. The company has also decided to stop the sale of all Quest products at all retailers until the issue of thiamine content in the products is addressed.  The expanded recalled products were distributed through retail stores in the following states: CO, UT, WA, OR, PA, RI, MI, CA, TX, IL, GA, NC, SC, FL, MN, NY, OH, WI, PA, ID & MT.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-quest-diet-cat-food-products-due-low-thiamine-levels-and-enacts
GO Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall of Quest Diet Cat Food Products Due to Low Thiamine Levels and Enacts Stop Sale of All Quest Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 26, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  February 26, 2026
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:  May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Company Name:  Go Raw LLC.
Brand Name:  Quest
Product Description:  Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen

Research Article - Dispersal characteristics of five food powders for avoiding unintentional food allergen cross-contact during food processing

In food operations, allergen-containing powders can disperse into the surrounding area leading to opportunities for allergen cross-contact. A recent research article published in the Journal of Engineering discusses allergen dispersal in food processing. As one would guess, it is a problem especially as ingredient power addition to the process is done over a greater height from the process.

The "food powders should be added from as low a position as possible to control redispersion. Among the properties, dispersibility can be a useful tool for simulating the dispersal distance and hygienic control of food powders. This could help reduce the risk of cross-contact due to unintentionally dispersed food allergens.

Journal of Engineering
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0260877425003826?via%3Dihub
Analysis of dispersal characteristics of five food powders for avoiding unintentional food allergen cross-contact during food processing

ABSTRACT

When using allergenic food powders, unintentional cross-contact of food powders potentially occurs due to their dispersibility. This study compared the dispersibility of five food powders—skim milk, infant formula, wheat flour, buckwheat flour, and soybean flour—to identify the parameters for improving the hygienic control of cross-contact. In a drop-dispersal experiment, 50 g of each food powder was dropped from a height of 1.2 m and allowed to settle for 5 min. Using immunochromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, each dispersed food powder was detected in order of higher distance from dropping point: skim milk and buckwheat flour, infant formula, wheat flour, and soybean flour. To clarify the cause of the differences, the dispersed food particles were visualized using laser irradiation in the drop-dispersal experiment. The powder properties were also analyzed. The results showed that skim milk, buckwheat flour, infant formula, and wheat flour rose due to redispersion until reaching near the starting position of the fall. Subsequently, they became a cloud of particles on the experimental table and diffused into the surrounding area. Contrarily, for soybean flour, no rise due to redispersion after dropping and no diffusion to the surrounding area could be confirmed. Thus, food powders should be added from as low a position as possible to control redispersion. Among the properties, dispersibility can be a useful tool for simulating the dispersal distance and hygienic control of food powders. This could help reduce the risk of cross-contact due to unintentionally dispersed food allergens.

Cottage Cheese Recalled Due to Improper Pasteurization

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo), Milwaukee, WI, is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. The issue was discovered during pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted by SUSA in conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.  The impacted pasteurizer was returned to normal function and was verified and sealed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. No other products produced in the facility were affected.

The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming between February 17 and February 20, 2026


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/saputo-usa-recalls-great-value-cottage-cheese-because-possible-health-risk
Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 24, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  February 25, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Cheese/Cheese Product  
Reason for Announcement:  Not fully pasteurized.
Company Name:  Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Brand Name:  Great Value
Product Description:  Cottage Cheese

Dog Treats, Dehydrated Chicken Pieces, Recalled After Testing Finds Presence of Salmonella

Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling a single lot of "Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs" 6-ounce bags because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.  The contamination was noted after testing performed by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related yet commercially unreleased lot of the same product.   No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recalled "Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs" were sold to Florida Hardware, LLC which sold to feed stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

How can this situation arise?  One of two probable issues 1) survival of the organism during processing due to increased heat resistance of Salmonella or 2) post-process contamination.

1 - This product is made from chicken pieces that are dehydrated.  As we know, it is important to first heat the product to a sufficient temperature before drying.  If the product, and the organism, dry first, the organism can have higher heat resistance 

2 - In food facilities, Salmonella contamination can become an environmental contaminate if not controlled through good sanitary practices.  One the organism is in the post-process environment, which is going to be a dry environment, Salmonella can persist for long periods of time. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination
Elite Treats LLC Recalls Single Lot of Chicken Chips Due to Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 24, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  February 24, 2026
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:  May be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  Elite Treats, LLC.
Brand Name:  Elite Treats
Product Description:  Chicken dog treats

Update on Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula - No Further Cases, But Investigation Continues

CDC has declared that the botulism outbreak linked to infant formula is over, as of February 26, 2026. At the close of the investigation, there have been 28 cases of confirmed infant botulism and 20 cases of probable infant botulism. Luckily, there were no reported deaths.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 48
Confirmed cases: 28
Probable cases: 20
Hospitalizations: 48
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: November 29, 2025
States with Cases: AZ, CA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI
Product Distribution: Online and nationwide (including Guam and Puerto Rico), and internationally

The source of the Clostridium botulinum spores was found to be the base whole milk powder.

"Two isolates from one lot of organic whole milk powder, collected and analyzed by FDA, have been shown by whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis to match a cluster of isolates reported by FDA on January 23, 2026. These two new isolates were collected by FDA at Dairy Farmers of America, the processor for Organic West Milk, which supplies ByHeart."

As for the root cause, it is still under investigation. 

"The detection of Clostridium botulinum in infant formula, or ingredients, is complex. To date, WGS analysis has identified 17 different strains of this bacterium in samples from patients, finished products, and ingredients. While these sample results add to the available evidence needed to investigate the root cause of this outbreak, due to the complexities of Clostridium botulinum and limited scientific evidence currently available, FDA has not yet determined a root cause(s). Additional sample analysis and research is being conducted and is necessary to inform possible conclusions about this outbreak."

FDA goes on to state:

"This is the first known botulism outbreak tied to infant formula anywhere in the world since infant botulism was first described as a distinct clinical entity almost 50 years ago. As a result of this outbreak, FDA is working with international experts and standard setting bodies to conduct a risk assessment on Clostridium botulinum in infant formula, which will consider all available data."

While much of the focus in infant formula is on vegetative pathogens such as Salmonella or Cronobacter, the sporeforming pathogen Clostridium botulinum has not been an issue.  We know that honey is a recognized source of Clostridium botulinum spores and we avoid feeding honey to infants because of this.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism: Infant Formula (November 2025)
CDC declares this outbreak over. FDA’s investigation into the root cause is ongoing.

NY Firm Recalls Cream Cheese Mixes After Mixer Unit Found with Listeria Contamination

Made Fresh Salads, Inc. of Bay Shore, NY is recalling assorted flavors of cream cheese because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that a part of the mixer used to manufacture finished products was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company has ceased production using the mixer in question and removed it from service.

The cream cheese was distributed in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and New York City area by direct delivery to retail stores and distributors. Products are distributed in 5 lb. white plastic tubs 


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/made-fresh-salads-inc-recalls-assorted-flavors-cream-cheese-because-possible-health-risk
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. Recalls Assorted Flavors of Cream Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 20, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  February 20, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Made Fresh Salads, Inc.
Brand Name:  Made Fresh Salad
Product Description:  Various Cream Cheeses and Tofu Spread

NY Establishment Recalls Frozen Meatballs After Complaint for Metal

Rosina Food Products, Inc., a West Seneca, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal.  The problem was discovered after FSIS received a consumer complaint regarding metal fragments found within the product.

The affected products have a 15-month shelf-life and were shipped to Aldi supermarket locations nationwide.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/rosina-food-products-inc--recalls-ready-eat-frozen-meatball-products-due-possible
Rosina Food Products, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Meatball Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, FEB. 22, 2026 – Rosina Food Products, Inc., a West Seneca, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Oregon Firm Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Meals After Complaints Received for Glass

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,370,530 pounds of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass.  The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that it received four consumer complaints regarding glass found in product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product.

Another rice dish recall for glass occurred in 2016.  https://pennfsqa.blogspot.com/2016/08/frozen-chicken-entees-recalled-due-to.html


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ajinomoto-foods-north-america-inc--recalls-chicken-fried-rice-products-due-0
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, FEB. 19, 2026 – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,370,530 pounds of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.