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