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  • More than 13,000 pounds of chicken, some sold in NC, recalled over Listeria concerns

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    More than 13,000 pounds of chicken were recalled on Saturday over concerns over Listeria contamination.

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products. The USDA said they may be contaminated with Listeria.

    The USDA said the recall was tied to 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked chicken breast fillets with rib meat. USDA provided a photo of the label tied to the recall:

    The items were shipped to distribution centers for sale in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio.

    The USDA said the problem was discovered when a third-party lab sample reported a postivie Listeria result in the product, adding that there have no reports of illness due to eating the products.

    USDA is advising anyone who is concerned about an illness tied to the product to call their healthcare provider.

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  • “Possibly deadly” cheese recalled from 20 states, including NY, NJ, CT: FDA

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    Several cheese products from a New Jersey-based company have been recalled in at least 20 states, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    As of January 6, the cheese products were under a Class 1 recall classification, meaning there is a “reasonable probability” that the product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The recall was first rolled out on November 25, 2025.

    The products from The Ambriola Company, based out of West Caldwell, NJ, first issued the recall after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

    The ongoing recall of grated Pecorino Romano products sold under different brands impacted the following states:

    Arizona Maine
    California New Jersey
    Colorado New York
    Connecticut Ohio
    Delaware Oregon
    Florida Pennsylvania
    Georgia Texas
    Illinois Virginia
    Indiana Washington
    Massachusetts Wisconsin

    “We take food safety very seriously and immediately alerted stores and distributors to remove the affected products from shelves,” said Phil Marfuggi, chief executive officer of The Ambriola Company in a statement. “We are working closely with the FDA and continuing to test our products and facilities to fully understand the situation.”

    The products included in the recall are the following:

    • Locatelli
      • Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case (Lot Numbers: 1000572472 1000570734 1000570735 1000570736 1000572482 1000572483 1000572485)
      • Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) (Lot numbers: 1000570725 1000572476 1000570724 1000572475 1000570726 1000570727 1000572477)
      • Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case (Lot numbers: 1000570750 1000572499 1000572514)
    • Pinna 
      • Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units) (Lot number(s): 1000572486)
    • Boar’s Head
      • Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case (Lot number(s): 1000572486)
      • Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit) (Lot number(s): 1000570093 1000570738)
    • Sam’s
      • Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case (Lot number(s): 1000570107 1000570766 1000572513)
    • Ambriola
      • Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units) (Lot number(s): 1000572981 1000570737 1000570092 1000572487)

    No other Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, or Boar’s Head products are included in the recall.

    Customers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

    For more information, please contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time).

    How does Listeria make people sick?

    People get sick from Listeria when they eat food contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms can be mild and include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. More severe symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.

    Listeria infection is tricky because symptoms can start quickly, within a few hours or days after eating contaminated food. But they can also take weeks or even up to three months to appear.

    Those most vulnerable to getting sick include very young children, people over 65, and people with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant.

    What symptoms are linked to Listeria?

    Listeria infections typically cause fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and can also lead to a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Symptoms can appear quickly or up to 10 weeks after consuming contaminated food. The infection is especially dangerous for people over 65, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.

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  • Metal Shards Spark Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa

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    By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage.

    The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce clear pouches and labeled “OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA.”

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the Class I recall on Dec. 19 due to possible metal or other fragments in the meat. 

    Consuming the recalled kielbasa may pose serious health risks to consumers.

    The ready-to-eat sausages were manufactured on Oct. 14, 2025, and carry a “BEST IF USED BY” date of 02/19/26 printed on the side of the label.

    Packages have the establishment number — “EST. 39928” — inside the USDA mark of inspection.

    The contamination came to light through after a consumer reached out to the Portland, Ore., company, which then notified FSIS. To date, there have been no confirmed reports of medical emergencies or injuries.

    The recalled meat was distributed to retail shops in California, Oregon and Washington. 

    However, because the company sells its artisanal products through its website, the sausages were also shipped to online customers nationwide. This makes it crucial for anyone who purchased holiday meat through the internet to see whether it’s part of the recall.

    Safety inspectors are particularly worried about the product’s long shelf life. Because the kielbasa is fully cooked and vacuum-sealed, it can be stored for months. 

    Federal officials expressed concern that many consumers might have the product sitting in their refrigerators or freezers, unaware of the potential hazard.

    If you find one of these packages in your home, discard the sausage immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

    Health officials urge anyone who believes they may have suffered an injury from consuming the meat to contact a health care provider.

    Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. 

    SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, recall announcement, Dec. 19, 2025

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  • Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

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    Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said investigators “cannot rule out the possibility that contamination might have affected all ByHeart formula products” ever made.

    The outbreak now includes at least 51 infants in 19 states. The new case definition includes “any infant with botulism who was exposed to ByHeart formula at any time since the product’s release,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most recent illness was reported on Dec. 1.

    No deaths have been reported in the outbreak, which was announced Nov. 8.

    Previously, health officials had said the outbreak included 39 suspected or confirmed cases of infant botulism reported in 18 states since August. That’s when officials at California’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program reported a rise in treatment of infants who had consumed ByHeart formula. Another 12 cases were identified with the expanded definition, including two that occurred in the original timeline and 10 that occurred from December 2023 through July 2025.

    ByHeart, a New York-based manufacturer of organic infant formula founded in 2016, recalled all its products sold in the U.S. on Nov. 11. The company, which accounts for about 1% of the U.S. infant formula market, had been selling about 200,000 cans of the product each month.

    News that ByHeart products could have been contaminated for years was distressing to Andi Galindo, whose 5-week-old daughter, Rowan, was hospitalized in December 2023 with infant botulism after drinking the formula. Galindo, 36, of Redondo Beach, California, said she insisted on using ByHeart formula to supplement a low supply of breast milk because it was recommended by a lactation consultant as “very natural, very gentle, very good for the babies.”

    “That’s a hard one,” Galindo said. “If there is proof that there were issues with their manufacturing and their plant all the way back from the beginning, that is a problem and they really need to be held accountable.”

    Amy Mazziotti, 43, of Burbank, California, said her then-5-month-old son, Hank, fell ill and was treated for botulism in March, weeks after he began drinking ByHeart. Being included in the investigation of the outbreak “feels like a win for all of us,” she said Wednesday.

    “I’ve known in my gut from the beginning that ByHeart was the reason Hank got sick, and to see that these cases are now part of the investigation brings me to tears — a mix of relief, gratitude and hope that the truth is finally being recognized,” she said.

    In a statement late Wednesday, ByHeart officials said the company is cooperating with federal officials “to understand the full scope of related cases.”

    “The new cases reported by CDC and FDA will help inform ByHeart’s investigation as we continue to seek the root cause of the contamination,” the statement said.

    Lab tests detected contamination

    The FDA sent inspectors last month to ByHeart plants in Allerton, Iowa, and Portland, Oregon, where the formula is produced and packaged. The agency has released no results from those inspections.

    The company previously reported that tests by an independent laboratory showed that 36 samples from three different lots contained the type of bacteria that can cause infant botulism.

    “We cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have been contaminated,” the company wrote on its website last month.

    Those results and discussions with the FDA led CDC officials to expand the outbreak, according to Dr. Jennifer Cope, a CDC scientist leading the investigation.

    “It looks like the contamination appeared to persist across all production runs, different lots, different raw material lots,” Cope said. “They couldn’t isolate it to specific lots from a certain time period.”

    Inspection documents showed that ByHeart had a history of problems with contamination.

    In 2022, the year ByHeart started making formula, the company recalled five batches of infant formula after a sample at a packaging plant tested positive for a different germ, cronobacter sakazakii. In 2023, the FDA sent a warning letter to the company detailing “areas that still require corrective actions.”

    A ByHeart plant in Reading, Pennsylvania, was shut down in 2023 just before FDA inspectors found problems with mold, water leaks and insects, documents show.

    Infant botulism is rare

    Infant botulism is a rare disease that affects fewer than 200 babies in the U.S. each year. It’s caused when infants ingest botulism bacteria that produce spores that germinate in the intestines, creating a toxin that affects the nervous system. Babies are vulnerable until about age 1 because their gut microbiomes are not mature enough to fight the toxin.

    Baby formula has previously been linked to sporadic cases of illness, but no known outbreaks of infant botulism tied to powdered formula have previously been confirmed, according to research studies.

    Symptoms can take up to 30 days to develop and can include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, drooping eyelids and a flat facial expression. Babies may feel “floppy” and can have problems swallowing or breathing.

    The sole treatment for infant botulism is known as BabyBIG, an IV medication made from the pooled blood plasma of adults immunized against botulism. California’s infant botulism program developed the product and is the sole source worldwide.

    The antibodies provided by BabyBIG are likely most effective for about a month, although they may continue circulating in the child’s system for several months, said Dr. Sharon Nachman, an expert in pediatric infectious disease at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

    “The risk to the infant is ongoing and the family should not be using this formula after it was recalled,” Nachman said in an email.

    Families of several babies treated for botulism after drinking ByHeart formula have sued the company. Lawsuits filed in federal courts allege that the formula they fed their children was defective and ByHeart was negligent in selling it. They seek financial payment for medical bills, emotional distress and other harm.

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  • Tesla Recalls Thousands More Cybertrucks, Is Bad at Gluing Things

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    Tesla is an impressive company by many metrics but one place where it has noticeably struggled is glue. Specifically the glue the EV company has been using to stitch together its beleaguered monstrosity the Cybertruck. Earlier this year, Wired reported that nearly all of the Cybertrucks on the market had been recalled because Tesla used the “wrong glue” to attach the stainless steel panels the car is known for. As a result, the panels were at risk of falling off mid-ride.

    Now, the company appears to have yet another adhesive-related problem on its hands. A regulatory filing made by Tesla this week shows the company is recalling another 6,197 Cybertrucks because yet another piece of its overpriced car is at risk of falling off onto the road. “On affected vehicles, the service-installed optional off-road light bar accessory may have been inadvertently attached to the windshield using the incorrect surface primer,” the filing states. The filing was originally reported by Business Insider.

    The document goes on to note that the improperly glued light-bar might, in certain circumstances, be hazardous to other drivers on the road: “If the service installed optional off-road light bar accessory separates while the vehicle is in drive, it could create a road hazard for following motorists and increase their risk of a collision,” the filing states.

    Nobody wants to be hit by a flying light bar, so the fix is obviously much appreciated. It sounds, again, like Tesla used the wrong glue to attach the fixture: “The remedy component is attached with a bracket anchored to the vehicle structure and, if necessary, an adhesive tape, whereas the recalled component was installed using a potentially incorrect adhesive primer,” the filing states.

    Tesla has said that, as of this month, it had only “identified 619 warranty claims and 1 field report that may be related to the condition.” The company added that it was not aware of “any collisions, fatalities, or injuries that are or may be related to the condition.”

    The Cybertruck has been broadly derided as an ugly failure. Originally, Tesla is said to have planned for a production capacity of 250,000 trucks per year, but sold a little less than 40,000 units last year, according to estimates from Cox Automotive. Since then, sales haven’t picked up much and, earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force finally found a good use for the vehicle: target practice.

    People claim Elon Musk is a genius and Musk, himself, has often cultivated this image by claiming he wants to do many impressive and Herculean things—stuff like “colonize Mars,” make humanity a “multiplanetary species,” and save the world from a slew of perceived threats (the “woke mind virus,” etc.). However, before Musk becomes the messianic technocratic leader he dreams of being, he is going to have to first master that oldest of rudimentary technologies: the goop that holds stuff together.

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  • NordicTrack Home Fitness Machines Recalled After Reports of Fires

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    NordicTrack rowing machines have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada over concerns that the machines can catch fire, according to an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

    The problem with the machines involves the screen console, which can overheat and ignite. There have been six reports of smoking or melting of the screens, and two reports of fire, according to the CPSC. There has been at least $6,000 in property damage, but no reports of injuries.

    The NordicTrack machines were sold between November 2018 and April 2022 online and in stores at:

    • Amazon
    • ABT
    • Best Buy
    • Dick’s Sporting Goods
    • Nebraska Furniture
    • nordictrack.com

    The rowing machines, which come in black, gray and white, were produced in China and imported by iFIT Inc. of Logan, Utah. They retail for $1,700.

    “Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled rowing machines,” the CPSC said in a statement. “Consumers should contact iFIT to arrange for a free home repair by an authorized technician in the form of a replacement screen console.”

    The model numbers for the rowing machines that have been recalled include:

    • NTRW19147.0
    • NTRW19147.1
    • NTRW19147.2
    • NTRW19147.3

    The model number is visible on a decal attached to the rower base, according to the recall from the CPSC. The back legs for the machines being recalled have “RW900” printed on them in white letters.

    The last NordicTrack recall happened in early 2024 and involved dumbbells that included an electronic eight selector that responded to voice prompts. The voice-controlled adjustments could allow the user to just say how heavy they wanted the weight to be before they picked it up, but the weights could become dislodged and cause injuries.

    Overheating electronics is a common reason for recalls, whether it’s smartwatches or mini-fridges, or power banks.

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  • Spinach recalled after batch tests positive for potentially harmful bacteria

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    Sno Pac Foods of Caledonia, MN, is recalling Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (FDA)

    A Minnesota-based food products supplier is recalling organic spinach after some of the product tested positive for a potentially harmful bacteria. 

    Sno Pac Foods’ Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10-ounce Organic Frozen Cut Spinach are being recalled after a bulk case of spinach from its supplier was tested and found positive for listeria monocytogenes, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

    The case that tested positive for listeria was the same lot code the company used to repack the Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach into 10-ounce packages, according to the notice. 

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    The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and distributors, though the company did not specify which stores carried it.

    The production of the spinach was suspended as the company continues to investigate the source of the problem. There have been no illnesses reported in connection with the problem, but the organism can be dangerous if ingested.

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    The product comes in a 35-pound box with lot codes 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071 and 2501073, all of which expire in January 2027. 

    The product was also sold in 10-ounce, poly retail packages marked with lot codes SPM1.190.5 with a “best by” date through July 2027, SPC1.160.5 with a best by date through June 2027, SPC2.160.5 with a best by date through June 2027 and SPM1.097.5 with a best by date through April 2027. 

    Listeriosis has a range of symptoms that can vary based on the severity and form of the illness. There are two forms of the disease. The FDA said one form is known as non-invasive gastrointestinal listeriosis, and is less severe. The more severe form is called invasive listeriosis and occurs when the listeria spreads beyond the intestines, the FDA said.

    If people have the less severe form, they may exhibit mild symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It often persists for one to three days, the FDA said.

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    In the more severe cases, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. A listeria infection can lead to serious pregnancy complications. 

     

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  • Listeria Alert Issued for Hello Fresh Meals

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    Health officials in the U.S. have issued an alert over possible listeria in Hello Fresh ready-to-eat meals. Two products shipped to consumers containing spinach could be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious health problems or even death in vulnerable people.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the health alert late Monday after FreshRealm, a contractor that produces the meals for Hello Fresh, conducted regular tests on its spinach for listeria monocytogenes that came back positive.

    The two products to look out for include a cheesy pulled pork pepper pasta and unstuffed peppers with ground turkey, according to the warning posted by FSIS online:

    • 10.1-oz. containers of “HELLO FRESH READY MADE MEALS CHEESY PULLED PORK PEPPER PASTA” with establishment number “Est. 47718” and lot code 49107 or establishment number “Est. 2937” and lot code 48840.
    • 10-oz. containers of “HELLO FRESH READY MADE MEALS UNSTUFFED PEPPERS WITH GROUND TURKEY” with establishment number “P-47718” and lot codes 50069, 50073, or 50698.

    There haven’t been any confirmed reports of anyone getting sick from the Hello Fresh products, but many food illnesses go unreported in the U.S. When it comes to listeria, the biggest concern is for pregnant women, newborns, those 65+, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC, all of whom can have some of the worst outcomes.

    FreshRealm has been at the center of several food recalls lately, including a listeria outbreak that’s sickened at least 20 people and killed four. That recall involves prepared pasta that was distributed to major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe’s, among a host of other grocery chains. The pasta recall involved one of FreshRealm’s suppliers, Nate’s Fine Foods, though in the case of this new Hello Fresh health alert, FreshRealm is the only company mentioned.

    The CDC estimates that about 1,250 people in the U.S become sick from listeria each year, with 172 people dying from the infection. Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness in the country. Norovirus is the most common among Americans, with about 5.5 million illnesses and 22,400 hospitalizations. But salmonella is the most deadly, causing an estimated 238 deaths each year, according to the CDC.

    Consumers with questions about the recall impacting Hello Fresh meals are encouraged to reach out to FreshRealm’s customer service hotline at 1-888-244-1562 or [email protected], according to the FSIS.

    FreshRealm didn’t immediately respond to questions on Tuesday afternoon. Gizmodo will update this article when we hear back.

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  • USDA issues health alert for HelloFresh meals over listeria-tainted spinach

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    Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

    The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public health alert for the meals, which were produced by FreshRealm, the San Clemente, California-based company linked to an expanding listeria outbreak tied to heat-and-eat pasta meals.

    The products include 10.1-ounce containers of Hello Fresh Ready Made Meals Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and 10-ounce containers of Hello Fresh Ready Made Meals Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey. Both were shipped directly to consumers.


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    HelloFresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

    The pork pepper pasta is identified with establishment number Est. 47718 and lot code 49107 or Est. 2937 and lot code 48840. The unstuffed peppers with ground turkey is identified with Est. P-47718 and lot codes 50069, 50073 or 50698.

    The problem was discovered when FreshRealm notified the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that the spinach used in the products tested positive for listeria bacteria.

    Last month, FreshRealm said that tests confirmed that pasta used in linguine dishes sold at Walmart contained the same strain of listeria linked to an outbreak in June. That outbreak, originally tied to chicken fettucine Alfredo, has killed at least four people and sickened 20, with the most recent illness reported Sept. 11.

    FreshRealm officials said genetic testing found the outbreak strain of listeria in samples of pasta made and supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California.

    Several additional companies including Kroger, Giant Eagle and Albertson’s have recalled pasta salads and other dishes made with products from Nate’s Fine Foods for potential listeria contamination.

    Listeria infections can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults, people with weakened immune systems and those who are pregnant or their newborns. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

    About 1,600 people get sick each year from listeria infections and about 260 die, the CDC says. Federal officials in December said they were revamping protocols to prevent listeria infections after several high-profile outbreaks, including one linked to Boar’s Head deli meats that led to 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.

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  • Even More Pasta Just Got Recalled in That Deadly Listera Outbreak

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    Just when you thought it was safe to let your guard down, another food recall makes headlines.

    At least 20 people have been sickened by a listeria outbreak in prepared pasta products across the U.S., with four people dying, according to the CDC. Warnings have been issued for pasta from Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and a host of other retailers across the country.

    Yet another pasta has been added to the list of things to avoid. Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Pasta Bowls (9.6-oz) have been recalled over listeria concerns. The FDA has not issued a list of retailers where the product was sold, but did provide the best-by dates to look for. They include dates in 2027, so be sure to check your freezer.

    Best if used by dates:

    • March 12, 2027
    • March 13, 2027
    • March 17, 2027
    • March 21, 2027

    No illnesses have been reported from consuming Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi, but the product is being recalled because it contains pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Food. Kroger stores also added recalled deli bowtie and penne pasta salads sold from Aug 29, 2025 to Oct. 2, 2025 to the list.

    The CDC has identified illnesses tied to the listeria outbreak in 15 states, with the largest number of cases identified so far in Texas. The recall for some pasta from Nate’s Fine Food was first issued in June 2025 but has expanded ever since. And it’s not clear if more brands will be added to the list.

    This new recall adds to the previously recalled pasta, which is listed below by retailer.

    Trader Joe’s

    Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo

    Best-by dates:

    • 9/20/2025
    • 9/24/2025
    • 9/27/2025
    • 9/28/2025
    • 10/01/2025
    • 10/03/2025
    • 10/05/2025
    • 10/08/2025
    • 10/10/2025

    Walmart

    • Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. – best if used by dates of SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025.
    • Establishment number “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” appears on the label in the USDA mark of inspection.

    Walmart and Kroger

    • Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3 oz – best-by date of June 26, 2025, or prior
    • Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 32.8 oz – best-by date of June 27, 2025, or prior
    • Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5 oz – best-by date of June 19, 2025, or prior
    • Establishment number “EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718” appears on the label in the USDA mark of inspection.

    Albertson’s and Albertson’s-owned stores

    Albertson’s pasta salads supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods have also been recalled. The full list of grocery stores where the Albertson’s pasta products have been sold:

    • Albertsons
    • Albertsons Market
    • Amigos
    • Andronico’s Community Markets
    • Carrs-Safeway
    • Eagle
    • Pak ‘N Save
    • Pavilions
    • Market Street
    • Randalls
    • Safeway
    • Tom Thumb
    • Vons

    Consumers with questions who may need to reach the company behind the recall can contact Nate’s Fine Foods at 916-677-7303 between noon and 7 p.m. ET (9 a.m.-4 p.m. local time on the West Coast), Monday through Friday.

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  • Colorado food recalls: Listeria-tainted pasta, corn dogs with wood, radioactive shrimp

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    If you like noodles, now would be a good time to check your freezer and fridge: Multiple grocery stores have had to recall pasta salad and other pre-made dishes because of possible listeria contamination.

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  • 58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside

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    NEW YORK — About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several consumers reporting injuries to date.

    According to a Saturday notice published by the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall covers select “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” products from Texas-based Hillshire Brands, which is a subsidiary of Tyson Foods.

    The contamination problem was discovered after Hillshire received multiple consumer complaints, the service notes, five of which involved injuries. The company later determined that a “limited number” of these products included “extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter,” Tyson said in a corresponding announcement — adding that it opted to initiate a recall “out of an abundance of caution.”

    The recalled corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick goods were produced between March 17 and as recently Friday, per Saturday’s recall notices. Tyson, which is headquartered in Arkansas, says the issue was isolated to one facility located in Haltom City, Texas.

    FSIS is worried that some of these recalled products may be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers in households across the U.S. — as well as some schools and other institutions. In addition to being sold online and to retailers nationwide, the agency noted Saturday, these products were also sold to school districts and Defense Department facilities.

    Consumers in possession of the now recalled “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” are urged to throw them away or return them to their place of purchase.

    To determine which corn dogs and other sausage goods are subject to this recall, consumers should check the product’s name, use by dates and other identifying information published online by the FSIS and Tyson. The products being recalled should also have an establishment number of “EST-582” or “P-894” printed on the packaging.

    It’s unclear if consumers who purchased these now-recalled products will be eligible for a refund. The Associated Press reached out to contacts for Hillshire Brands and Tyson for further information Sunday.

    Foreign object contamination is one of the top reasons for food recalls in the U.S. Beyond plastic, metal fragments, bits of bugs and more “extraneous” materials have prompted recalls by making their way into packaged goods.

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  • Nearly 200,000 BMWs recalled over potential fire risk

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    The owners of nearly 200,000 BMWs should park their vehicles outside because they risk catching fire while parked or being driven, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.

    The vehicle models affected include 2019-22 Z4; 2019-21 330I; 2020-22 X3; 2020-22 X4; 2020-22 530I; 2021-22 430I standard and convertible; 2022 230I; and roughly 1,500 20-2022 Toyota Supra vehicles manufactured by BMW, NHTSA said in a news release.

    The federal agency said the vehicles’ engine starter relay may corrode, “causing the relay to overheat and short circuit, which may cause a fire.”

    “Owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until they either confirm their vehicle is not subject to the recall or have their vehicle remedied,” NHTSA said.

    BMW did not immediately return a request for comment.

    NHTSA said the German automaker will be conducting a phased recall due to parts availability. Interim notification letters to owners are scheduled to be mailed on Nov. 14, with a second notice to be sent as remedy parts are available, the agency added.

    Vehicle identification numbers for affected vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting Nov. 14, the agency said.

    Beginning on that date, car owners can visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter their license plate number or 17-digit VIN to see if their vehicle is under recall. They can also call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

    NHTSA also advised owners of the BMWs to call the company with any questions.

    The German automaker recalled more than 1 million cars and SUVs in 2017 over similar issues. The recall was expanded to another 185,000 vehicles in 2019.

    Jay Blackman contributed.

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  • You’ll Never Guess Which Food Just Got Recalled Again for Being Radioactive

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    U.S. food safety officials have issued multiple warnings over the past five weeks about shrimp on supermarket shelves that could be radioactive. But this week has seen even more recalls than usual, with four new warnings for various brands of shrimp since Sunday.

    The latest recalls are for shrimp from Lawrence Wholesale, Southwind Foods, and AquaStar, distributed across the country in enough forms to make Bubba from Forrest Gump proud: frozen raw shrimp, shrimp skewers, cooked shrimp, and cocktail shrimp.

    The shrimp recalls started last month after Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart was flagged for potentially being contaminated with Cesium-137. The Cs-137 found in that shrimp measured 68 Bq/kg, below the standard for federal intervention, which sits at 1200 Bq/kg. But officials were still concerned because prolonged exposure to small amounts of radiation can lead to health problems.

    The cause of the potential contamination in all these shrimp is still unclear, though the FDA warns the shrimp was potentially packaged and prepared in “unsanitary conditions.” No product that’s reached supermarket shelves has yet tested positive for Cs-137, according to the FDA. You’ll notice all the FDA warnings say “may have become contaminated.”

    But that didn’t stop Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, who recently took to the floor of the Senate to warn that eating all this shrimp will turn you into an “alien from the movie Alien.” Seriously.

    Here’s the full list of shrimp to look out for:

    AquarStar shrimp at over a dozen retailers

    On Sunday, Sept. 21, the FDA issued a recall for three different kinds of AquaStar shrimp:

    • 49,920 bags (2-pound) of Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp
    • 18,000 bags (2-pound) of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp
    • 17,264 bags (2-pound) of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers

    The shrimp was sold in 32 states between June 12, 2025 and September 17, 2025 at:

    • Baker’s
    • City Market
    • Dillons
    • Food 4 Less
    • Foodsco
    • Fred Meyer
    • Fry’s
    • Gerbes
    • Jay C
    • King Soopers
    • Kroger
    • Mariano’s
    • Metro Market
    • Pay Less Supermarkets
    • Pick ‘n Save
    • Ralphs
    • Smith’s
    • QFC

    AquaStar shrimp at Food Lion

    On Tuesday, the FDA also issued a new recall for 8,000 bags of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers sold in Food Lion stores between July 7, 2025, and Sept. 20, 2025.

    The states where that shrimp was sold:

    • Delaware
    • Georgia
    • Kentucky
    • Maryland
    • North Carolina
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Carolina
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia

    Lawrence Wholesale shrimp at Kroger

    Another recall issued Tuesday by the FDA involves Lawrence Wholesale shrimp sold at Kroger. The bagged frozen shrimp and cocktail shrimp includes best-by dates in April and May of 2027, with the full lot codes available on the federal agency’s website.

    • Alabama
    • Alaska
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Georgia
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Kansas
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • Nevada
    • New Mexico
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • South Carolina
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • West Virginia
    • Wisconsin
    • Wyoming

    Southwind Foods

    Still another recall was issued Tuesday for a wide variety of shrimp brands distributed by Southwind Foods between June 24 and September 16, 2025.

    The full list can be found in a PDF from the FDA’s website with full lot listings and product weight specifics, but the brands include:

    • Arctic Shores
    • Best Yet
    • First Street
    • Great American
    • Kroger
    • Master Catch
    • Phosphate Free IQF Tovala
    • Sand Bar
    • Winco

    Paris Martineau, a journalist at Consumer Reports, commented on how rapid the recalls were coming this week.

    tuesday marked the 5th time in 5 weeks that shrimp was recalled for possible radioactive contamination

    yesterday, two NEW recalls were issued. then, literally as i was reporting those out, *another* company announced a radiation-related shrimp recall www.consumerreports.org/health/food-…

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    — paris martineau (@paris.nyc) September 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM

    Again, the FDA isn’t claiming that any of this shrimp is definitely radioactive. And the American Nuclear Society notes that the 68 Bq/kg reading found last month is similar to the radiation levels found in bananas. It’s just not the kind of thing you want repeated exposure to, especially since the radiation in bananas (potassium-40) is natural, and Cesium-137 only exists because we decided to usher humanity into the nuclear age in 1945.

    But it’s probably better to be safe than sorry.

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  • 3,000 Pounds of Poke From Costco Recalled for a Surprising Reason

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    Have you recently purchased Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke from Costco? You should check to make sure it wasn’t part of a new recall.

    Western United Fish Company (also known as Annasea Foods Group) of Kent, Washington, has issued a recall for 3,314 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke packed on Sept. 18, 2025, with a sell-by date of Sept. 22, 2025.

    The recall is over concerns about Listeria contamination, which can be fatal among young kids, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Otherwise healthy people can still have serious symptoms from listeria infection, including high fever, bad headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, according to the FDA.

    The poke was packaged in plastic clamshell containers with Kirkland Signature branding, though it was produced by Western United Fish Company/Annasea Foods Group. Consumers are being told to dispose of the product immediately and request a full refund from their local Costco.

    The concern over listeria is actually focused on the green onions that were included in the product rather than the raw fish.

    “This recall was initiated after being notified by our green onion supplier of a Listeria monocytogenes positive test result in the green onions which were used only in Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke on 9/17/2025,” the company said in a statement posted to the FDA website. “We are continuing to work with our green onion supplier to determine the root cause.”

    The states where the poke has been recalled:

    • Alabama
    • Alaska
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Idaho
    • Indiana
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Minnesota
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • New Hampshire
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Carolina
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • Wisconsin

    Listeria can be a very serious problem. Back in June, chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart were recalled after 17 people became ill and 3 people actually died, according to NPR. It turned out they were contaminated with listeria. One woman also lost a fetus, which is why pregnant people are advised to be particularly alert when recalls over listeria happen.

    Experts have expressed concern over the Trump regime’s cuts to America’s food safety monitoring programs in recent months. The CDC quietly cut back the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (or FoodNet), which tracks foodborne illness, according to a startling report from the New York Times. And one of the concerns is that most people won’t really notice the change until it’s too late. In a country of over 330 million people, a handful of people dying from a given outbreak is barely noticed. But if food safety regulators don’t have the data to spot an outbreak, those handful of deaths can grow unnecessarily.

    Consumers with any questions about the Costco poke recall are being encouraged to contact Western United Fresh Co./Annasea Foods Group by calling 425-558-7809 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET (7 a.m. to 3:30pm PT) Monday to Friday, or to email: [email protected].

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  • The Hidden Costs of a Product Recall | Entrepreneur

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    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

    For entrepreneurs, few events are more damaging than a product recall. The immediate image is always financial: refunds, fines and settlements. But anyone who has been inside these cases knows the true cost runs far deeper. Recalls erode consumer trust, unravel years of brand building and expose systemic failures in leadership.

    I have seen firsthand how these crises unfold. In nearly every instance, the warning signs were there. Companies knew about risks. Employees raised concerns. Complaints trickled in. Yet leadership chose to wait, to monitor, to hope the problem would fade. It never does. When companies delay action, injuries multiply, lawsuits escalate, and reputations are permanently scarred.

    Related: Soar Above, Rather Than Survive, a Product Recall

    When delay turns deadly

    Consider Peloton. The company faced reports of injuries and even the tragic death of a child linked to its Tread+ treadmill. Instead of acting swiftly, Peloton resisted recalling the product. That decision led to one of the largest penalties in Consumer Product Safety Commission history. Peloton paid $19 million for failing to immediately report defects. The fine was only part of the story. The brand damage continues to ripple years later.

    Onewheel, the self-balancing electric skateboard, now faces lawsuits tied to sudden stopping issues that led to consumer deaths. The legal actions are only beginning, but the company’s reputation has already been drawn into headlines that focus on tragedy rather than innovation.

    Other cases may not grab as many headlines but still leave lasting scars. Ninja recalled hundreds of thousands of pressure cookers after reports of severe burns. Portable blenders were pulled from the market after blades came loose during operation. Werner ladders were recalled when they broke without warning. In every case, the cost of waiting outweighed the cost of acting early.

    Lawsuits are the beginning, not the end

    When a product injures a consumer, lawsuits arrive quickly. For many founders, that is the first moment they truly grasp the scale of the crisis. Litigation is costly, time-consuming and distracting, but lawsuits are not the end. They are the beginning.

    From my own work in product defect litigation, I have seen how one case rarely stands alone. A single injury multiplies into dozens of filings. What begins as an isolated incident can grow into a class action. Through discovery, internal safety reports, cost-cutting memos and ignored warnings come to light. That evidence does not just determine the verdict — it drives the headlines. The reputational damage is often far worse than the financial cost.

    Entrepreneurs must recognize that litigation is not just about settlements and legal fees. It is about the company’s culture being put on trial. Once a jury sees that safety took a back seat to profits, rebuilding consumer trust is nearly impossible.

    Related: Companies Often Choose Profits Over Consumer Safety — Here’s What It Takes to Hold Them Accountable

    The leadership failure behind every recall

    What connects these cases is not simply defective products. It is defective leadership.

    Too often, product safety is left to compliance teams or buried in operations. The CEO only steps in once the crisis explodes. By then, it is too late.

    The truth is simple. Product safety is a CEO-level issue. It belongs at the very top of the agenda. Decisions in the first hours and days after a safety concern emerges define the future of a company. Listening to engineers, taking consumer complaints seriously and acting quickly to protect customers are leadership choices. They are not legal technicalities.

    Entrepreneurs who understand this protect both their consumers and their companies. Those who treat safety as a secondary issue risk losing everything they have built.

    The hidden costs entrepreneurs miss

    Most founders understand the financial hit of a recall. Few recognize the long-term damage that follows.

    The hidden costs include the loss of consumer trust that cuts into lifetime customer value, the greater scrutiny from regulators and watchdog groups, higher insurance premiums, difficulty securing future coverage, the distraction of leadership who must focus on crisis management instead of growth and the brand damage that affects hiring, partnerships and investor confidence.

    These costs linger long after the settlement checks have been written. They erode the very foundation of a business.

    Why acting early saves businesses

    Entrepreneurs have one key advantage over larger corporations. They can move quickly. Without layers of bureaucracy, a founder can make bold decisions to protect consumers and preserve trust. Acting early may feel painful in the moment, but it prevents the cascading damage of lawsuits, headlines and regulatory intervention.

    The choice is not between acting and ignoring. The choice is between acting early when you have some control or acting later when you have none.

    Related: How to Avoid a Product Recall: Quality Control Essentials

    Protecting the future of the brand

    Every recall is ultimately a test of leadership. The companies that survive are those where CEOs accept responsibility and act decisively. The companies that fail are those where leaders delay, deflect or deny until the crisis consumes them.

    For entrepreneurs, the lesson is clear. Safety cannot be delegated away. It cannot be viewed as a legal technicality. It is a core leadership responsibility that protects both people and the future of the business.

    The real cost of a recall is not measured only in dollars. It is measured in trust lost, in reputations destroyed and in businesses that never recover. Entrepreneurs who understand this truth will treat safety not as a burden but as the foundation of lasting success.

    For entrepreneurs, few events are more damaging than a product recall. The immediate image is always financial: refunds, fines and settlements. But anyone who has been inside these cases knows the true cost runs far deeper. Recalls erode consumer trust, unravel years of brand building and expose systemic failures in leadership.

    I have seen firsthand how these crises unfold. In nearly every instance, the warning signs were there. Companies knew about risks. Employees raised concerns. Complaints trickled in. Yet leadership chose to wait, to monitor, to hope the problem would fade. It never does. When companies delay action, injuries multiply, lawsuits escalate, and reputations are permanently scarred.

    Related: Soar Above, Rather Than Survive, a Product Recall

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  • Your Valdobbiadene Is at Risk of Shattering!

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    Did you buy any Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene at Coscto in the past year? You might want to be careful with that bottle. It could shatter for absolutely no discernible reason.

    Costco has sent out a warning to consumers who’ve purchased the Prosecco Valdobbiadene, a sparkling white wine, because the company says, “there is a risk of unopened bottles shattering, even when not handled or in use.”

    Unlike many other food recalls, this one specifically states that consumers shouldn’t return the product for a refund. Instead, anyone who has a bottle is encouraged to wrap it up in paper towels, put it in a plastic bag, and put the bag in the trash to avoid getting cut.

    “If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it. Dispose of the bottle immediately (do not return the item) by wrapping the unopened bottle in paper towels and placing it in a plastic bag before placing it in the garbage to avoid risk from shattered glass,” the letter that went out to consumers reads.

    “You will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price upon returning this letter to your nearest Costco location,” the letter says.

    The states where the shattering Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene bottles were sold include:

    • Iowa
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Kentucky
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • North Dakota
    • Nebraska
    • Ohio
    • South Dakota
    • Wisconsin

    The bottles were sold from April 25, 2025, until Aug. 26, 2025, according to Costco.

    It’s not entirely clear how Costco discovered that the bottles being recalled were at risk of cracking. The notice sent out by the company didn’t include any further information about how common the problem might be.

    Back in March, Trader Joe’s issued a recall for some bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water produced in late 2024 and early 2025 over concerns the bottles could crack.

    If you don’t speak Italian, you may be asking yourself how to pronounce Valdobbiadene, which is named after a town in northern Italy. And thankfully, the internet has an answer for that.

    Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact Ethica Wines at [email protected] or call the company’s customer service number: 786-810–7132. The number is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. ET.

    And if you call to ask questions, make sure to practice your pronunciation.

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  • Frozen vegetables sold in 6 states recalled due listeria risk – WTOP News

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    Bags of Endico frozen vegetables sold in six states and Washington, D.C., are being recalled because of a risk of listeria contamination, federal officials said Thursday. 

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    Bags of frozen vegetables sold in six states and Washington, D.C., are being recalled because of a risk of listeria contamination, federal officials said Thursday.

    The Endico 2.5 lb bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C., between July 18 and Aug. 4, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration’s recall notice said. The company, Endico Potatoes Inc., is based in Mount Vernon, New York.

    Here are the lot codes of the recalled products:

    • Peas and carrots: lot 110625, production date 6/11/25, use by date 6/10/27
    • Mixed vegetables: lot 170625, production date 6/17/25, use by date 6/16/27
    Bags of Endico frozen vegetables are recalled due to a risk of listeria contamination, the FDA said.FDA

    No illnesses had been reported as of Thursday, the FDA said.

    Sampling of the products at a distributor in Pennsylvania showed positive tests for the bacteria listeria monocytogenes, the agency said.

    Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA said. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

    Healthy people who get a listeria infection may experience shot-term symptoms, including fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

    Anyone who has bought the recalled vegetables should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers can contact Endico with any questions at 1-800-431-1398.

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  • Senator Says Radioactive Shrimp Will Turn You Into the Alien From ‘Alien’

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    U.S. health officials have issued several recalls of shrimp in recent weeks over concerns about radioactive material. And now a sitting U.S. Senator has taken the opportunity to warn people in the most dire terms possible. With help from a visual aide, of course.

    Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, took to the Senate floor with a giant poster board featuring a screenshot from the classic 1979 film Alien on Wednesday. And he wants you to know that Americans are going to look like the chestburster from that movie if we’re not careful.

    Kennedy posted a video of his warning on his X account, though the senator’s version of the video is just 3 minutes and 37 seconds long. The entire speech, which is available on the Forbes YouTube channel, is five and a half minutes.

    “This is a photograph of the alien from the movie Alien,” Kennedy helpfully explained. “This is what you could end up looking like if you eat some of the raw frozen shrimp being sent to the United States by other countries.”

    Kennedy went on to list some of the brands that have been recalled from places like Walmart. And he turned back to the posterboard and his dire warning. “If you eat it, how could you end up looking like alien in the Alien? Because the shrimp was radioactive. I kid you not.”

    “It had a radioactive isotope in it called cesium-137. It’ll kill you. Even if it doesn’t turn you into the alien if you eat this stuff, I guarantee you’ll grow an extra ear,” Kennedy said.

    Kennedy’s claim isn’t really true, whether he’s kidding or not. Obviously, nobody wants to be eating shrimp that could potentially contain radioactive substances. But it’s not going to kill you without repeated exposure at a much higher dose.

    The Cs-137 found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection near shrimp distributed by BMS Foods of Indonesia last month registered at 68 Bq/kg, well below the level for federal intervention, which is 1200 Bq/kg. The American Nuclear Society noted at the time that 68 Bq/kg is similar to the radiation levels found in bananas.

    Cs-137 is not naturally occurring like the radiation in bananas. And nobody wants any level of radiation in their food. But there’s no evidence that the radiation that could potentially be present in shrimp is going to kill you (at least not in the way that Kennedy suggests), and the FDA recall notices all mention that. It’s not going to make you grow an extra ear. The concern around eating the recalled shrimp is purely long-term, involving repeated low-dose exposure, which can contribute to cancer.

    Kennedy represents Louisiana, which is America’s largest shrimp producer. So it makes sense that he would highlight the issue. But he clearly has an incentive to make foreign shrimp sound scary.

    Kennedy’s video clip on X didn’t include almost two minutes of his remarks. The senator would go on to say that he wasn’t picking on Indonesia, but then made another claim that seemed to suggest shrimp producers overseas were intentionally making the shrimp radioactive.

    “This shrimp, and I’m not just picking on Indonesia, it’s other countries,” Kennedy said. “This shrimp is grown in conditions that you can’t possibly imagine. Dirty water. They shoot the shrimp full of antibiotics. I confess, I didn’t know they were shooting them full of this radioactive isotope.”

    There’s no evidence that any shrimp producers are “shooting them full” of radiation. The most likely explanation is accidental contamination from some kind of industrial equipment. The average person would likely be surprised at how radioactive material is used in consumer products like smoke detectors. But we don’t know how the shrimp may have been potentially contaminated at this point. There’s just no logical reason to intentionally do it.

    “Now, I’m biased,” Kennedy conceded in a portion of the remarks that he didn’t tweet.

    “I believe in homegrown Louisiana shrimp. Fresh, out of the Gulf, not radioactive. But I understand that some stores prefer to buy foreign shrimp because it’s cheaper. Now we know why. The damn stuff’s radioactive,” Kennedy continued.

    “And NOAA needs to do a better job of inspecting the shrimp that is sold from other countries who don’t abide by the same standards we do to the consumers in the United States and America.”

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  • 95 People Sickened, 18 Hospitalized After Eating These Recalled Eggs

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    The CDC and FDA issued a recall notice on Thursday, warning consumers about brown eggs that have been linked to a salmonella outbreak in 14 states. The eggs, sourced from Country Eggs of Lucerne Valley, California, have sickened at least 95 people and hospitalized 18. No deaths have been reported.

    The cage-free eggs have been sold under brand names that include Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and Country Eggs, according to a notice posted by the CDC.

    • Code on carton: No. CA-7695
    • Sell by dates ranging from July 1, 2025, to Sept. 18, 2025

    The eggs were also sold using the description “sunshine/omega-3 golden” yolk (1/15 Dozen fresh eggs bulk) to food service retailers with the same codes and sell-by dates listed above, according to the FDA. Consumers are encouraged to discard any recalled eggs.

    The CDC provided a map showing the 14 states where they’ve identified illnesses from the salmonella outbreak.

    © CDC / FDA

    The states, along with the number of cases:

    • Arizona (1 case)
    • California (73 cases)
    • Florida (1 case)
    • Georgia (1 case)
    • Hawaii (1 case)
    • Iowa (1 case)
    • Minnesota (4 cases)
    • Nebraska (1 case)
    • Nevada (3 cases)
    • New Mexico (1 case)
    • New York (2 cases)
    • North Carolina (2 cases)
    • Pennsylvania (1 case)
    • Washington (3 cases)

    The CDC notes that the actual number of people sickened by this outbreak is likely much higher than the number the agency is reporting because most people who get sick don’t require medical care and are never tested for salmonella.

    The people who’ve become sick from this outbreak range in age from 1 to 91 years old, with a median age of 29. Fifty-five percent have been identified as female, with 45% of those who’ve fallen ill being male.

    The CDC also includes a racial breakdown for those who’ve become sick, with 62% white, 37% Asian, and 1% Black. Twenty-four percent are identified as Hispanic, while 76% are non-Hispanic, according to the ethnic data published by the CDC.

    Public health investigators are using a system called Pulsenet to identify illnesses that might be part of this outbreak. The CDC’s Pulsenet includes a national database of “DNA fingerprints of bacteria” that allows investigators to track bacteria using whole genome sequencing (WGS).

    From the CDC’s website:

    WGS showed that bacteria from sick people’s samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.

    Based on WGS analysis, bacteria from 94 people’s samples had predicted resistance to nalidixic acid and nonsusceptibility to ciprofloxacin (NSC); this NSC strain is related to a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from chicken, eggs, and backyard poultry. Most people with Salmonella illness recover without antibiotics. However, if antibiotics are needed, some illnesses in this outbreak may not be treatable with some commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice. More information is available at the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) site.

    FDA conducted traceback based on where sick people reported shopping or eating eggs and dishes containing eggs during the timeframe of interest. Country Eggs, LLC was identified as a common supplier.

    Pretty neat, when you think about it. Too bad the Trump regime is doing everything it can to destroy the agency. Here’s hoping the folks at the CDC can continue to do their important work now and into the future.

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