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USDA issues Class I recall for 167,000 pounds of uninspected meat with fake labels
The USDA has issued a Class I recall for approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products from Star Meat Delivery Inc. in North Carolina. The meat was distributed nationwide without federal inspection and bore a false USDA inspection mark labeled 'EST. 1363.'
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USDA Recalls 167,639 Pounds of Uninspected Meat from North Carolina Firm
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So Delicious Recalls Salted Caramel Cluster Dessert Over Stone Contamination
So Delicious is recalling its Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert nationwide after customer complaints revealed potential hard objects, including stones, inside the cashew clusters. The recall affects pints sold at major retailers like Walmart and Target, with specific UPC and best-by date criteria provided for identification. Consumers are advised to discard affected products and contact the company for a refund or replacement.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Broccoli Sprouts Triggers Recall, FDA Says
The FDA and CDC are investigating a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak likely linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC. A recall affects sprouts distributed to grocery stores, restaurants, and food-service customers in Idaho, Montana, and Washington (with additional risk to Utah). So far, 22 illnesses have been reported across multiple states, including two hospitalizations; cases began between July and August 2026. Consumers who bought recalled broccoli sprouts should monitor for symptoms (diarrhea, fever, cramps), seek medical care if symptomatic, and sanitize surfaces and containers to prevent cross-contamination. The investigation is ongoing, and advisories will be updated as more information becomes available.
Recalls reshape American attitudes toward food safety
A GS1 US survey of 1,000 U.S. adults finds rising concern about food recalls and waning faith that recalls protect public health, in the wake of high-profile outbreaks linked to jalapeño peppers and iceberg lettuce. Following these recalls, many consumers are changing buying habits: 67% have avoided an entire food category and 66% would hesitate to buy the same product or brand again, though most would still consider returning to a recalled brand. There is a demand for clearer product information and faster traceability, while allergens are the leading recall cause (about 45%), followed by bacterial contamination and foreign materials; total recalls rose 2021–2025 (505 to 613), with Class I recalls up 36.4%.
Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk Recalled Nationwide Over Spoilage and Off Flavors
Nearly 54,000 cases of Horizon Organic Dairy 1% Chocolate Milk (12-pack and 18-pack, 8-ounce) are being recalled nationwide after customers reported bloated cartons and an unpleasant smell, taste, or texture. In total, 53,760 cases are recalled (34,524 of the 12-pack and 19,236 of the 18-pack). The 12-packs have UPC 742365002700 with best-by dates Jan. 28–Feb. 3, 2027; the 18-packs have UPC 742365208867 with best-by dates Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 2027. Horizon says the milk may spoil prematurely and is investigating the cause; recall began Aug. 7 and is ongoing. Consumers should discard affected products, keep receipts and packaging, and call 1-888-494-3020 for refunds or more information.
Horizon pulls chocolate milk from shelves after spoilage complaints
Horizon Organic Dairy voluntarily recalls about 53,760 cases of its 1% Chocolate Milk sold nationwide in 12- and 18-pack 8-ounce cartons after customers reported bloated cartons and an unpleasant smell, taste, or texture. The recall began Aug. 7; affected 12-packs (UPC 742365002700) have best-by dates Jan. 28–Feb. 3, 2027, and 18-packs (UPC 742365208867) have best-by dates Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 2027. Consumers should discard the products and can call 1-888-494-3020 for refunds or more information as the investigation into the cause proceeds with FDA awareness."
Ink contamination prompts 29-state tofu recall
The FDA recalled more than 10,000 cases of Hodo Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu sold across 29 states due to possible ink contamination. The recall began Aug. 7 and affects products with UPC 850565007842 and use-by dates May–Nov 2026, tied to specific lot codes: 260423 (08/22/2026), 260521 (09/19/2026), 260611 (10/10/2026), 260625 (10/24/2026), and 260709 (11/07/2026).
Recall Summer: Navigating a Wave of Contaminated Food
2026 has seen a flood of recalls—from cyclospora outbreaks linked to produce that sickened about 17,000 people across 48 states to incidents of glass in popsicles and salmonella in eggs, sprouts, and supplements—raising questions about how safe what we eat actually is. The number of recalls, now over 160, is high, and illnesses are up sharply this year, with supply chains dominated by a few large producers (notably Taylor Farms). Regulators argue recalls are not unusually high relative to a decade ago, but critics say the picture is more complex when you count outbreaks without recalls and aging, lean staffing at the FDA/CDC/USDA. The Trump administration’s move to import large amounts of foreign beef adds market uncertainty amid recalls and contested sourcing. All of this underscores how difficult it is to trust everyday groceries, with the author concluding that caution is warranted—humor aside—about what’s considered safe to eat today.
Salmonella Jalapeño Recall Expands to Major Retailers After 345 Illnesses
A jalapeño recall tied to Salmonella has expanded to products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods and more, after 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states. The jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to Taylor Farms, prompted a broad FDA/FSIS public health alert; consumers should not eat or sell recalled items, discard them if found, and sanitize any surfaces or containers that touched the product. Check store and UPC lists to identify affected items.
Salmonella Jalapeño Recall Expands Across U.S. After 345 Illnesses
A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened 345 people across 27 states, prompting recalls of Taylor Fresh Foods products sold at Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Whole Foods and more; 36 hospitalizations have been reported, with illnesses dating from June 19 to July 20, 2026. The FDA urges consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled items and to discard them; Taylor Fresh Foods has ceased sourcing from the implicated supplier.
Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora and Salmonella Recalls Across U.S. Stores and Chains
Taylor Farms, a leading global producer of salads, is under scrutiny as the FDA links a cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce from its operations and issues warnings across 47 states; separately, a jalapeño-containing product recall tied to a salmonella outbreak has affected 26 states; the two cases do not appear related. Chipotle says its ingredients aren’t linked to the Cyclospora cases, and the piece highlights the company’s vast reach in supermarkets and fast-food chains along with its history of recalls.