Food recalls to watch right now: Updated Sep. 2026
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Each year, roughly one in six Americans suffers from a bout of food poisoning. And harmful bacteria or other microbes can mean more than just an upset stomach. Tainted food kills about 3,000 of us every year. The risk of getting sick is higher if you’re pregnant, under age five, over 65, or have a weakened immune system. Wondering whether something in your kitchen has been recalled? Start with the latest recalls, then browse by what you bought. Check the linked recall notices for UPCs, lot codes, dates, where the recalled products were sold, and other important details to keep you and your family safe.
This list is not exhaustive. For a full list of recalls, visit the FDA recalls page.
Key recalls to watch: Sprouts, raw meat, and more
Broccoli sprouts, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts. Salmonella, posted Sep. 10, outbreak updated Sep. 24. At least 32 people in six states have been infected, with three hospitalizations.
Alfalfa sprouting seeds and alfalfa sprouts, Berlin Seeds, Everything Sprouts, Calco. E. coli & salmonella, posted Aug. 22, 28, & Sep. 23. Berlin Seeds recalled 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed after the seed was linked through traceback to the multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak involving sprouts. The recalled seed was sold in stores and online to customers in 44 states. As of Sep. 1, at least 55 people in 15 states have become ill, and four have been hospitalized.
Raw pork, beef, and goat products, Star Meat Delivery, A&D Foods. Produced without federal inspection and bearing a false USDA inspection mark, posted Sep. 22. Star Meat Delivery recalled 167,639 pounds of raw meat products after federal officials found they had been produced without federal inspection and were distributed to restaurants and retailers nationwide with a false USDA inspection mark with establishment number EST. 1363. To date, no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed in connection with the recalled meat, but USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is still urging consumers not to eat it. The missing inspection is important because commercially sold meat from cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats must be inspected by the FSIS and pass inspection to ensure that the meat is safe and properly labeled. Without this step, there’s no way to verify that the recalled products met those requirements.
Frozen organic triple berry blend, Great Value. E. coli O145, posted Sep. 2; frozen berry outbreak information updated Sep. 21. The broader frozen blueberry outbreak involved 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations. Although the outbreak has ended, the recalled berries have a 2028 best-by date, so consumers should check their freezers.
Jalapeños and jalapeño-containing foods (dips, salsas, and more), Multiple brands, incl. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Taylor Farms, Dairyland Produce, and more. Salmonella, posted Aug. 9, Aug. 11, Aug. 12, Aug. 14, Aug. 17. As of Aug. 21, at least 431 people in 32 states have become ill, and 57 have been hospitalized. Recalls include jalapeño peppers, dips, salsa, guacamole, dressings, pico de gallo, stuffed mushrooms, and soup mix.
What should I do if I have recalled food in my home?
Check the linked notice for the exact UPC, lot or batch code, size, and date.
Don’t consume or handle recalled items. Follow the notice for return or disposal instructions.
Wash hands. If a recalled food may have contaminated a refrigerator, freezer, counter, knife, cutting board, bowl/plate, or storage container, clean and sanitize.
Contact a health professional with any concerns or any symptoms, particularly if they last more than three days. If your child may have consumed recalled infant formula, contact your pediatrician.
Current food recalls by category
Browse current and ongoing food and dietary supplement recalls by category.
Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, ByHeart. Botulism/process-control recall—All batches of cans and Anywhere Packs; Can UPC: 85004496800; Anywhere Pack UPC: 85004496802, posted Nov. 8 and 11.
Which meat, poultry, and seafood products are recalled right now?
Pork, beef, and goat, Star Meat Delivery Inc. 167,639 pounds of meat not federally inspected and bearing a false USDA inspection mark with the establishment number “EST. 1363,” which isn’t associated with a facility that has a federal grant of inspection, posted Sep. 22.
Sliced Korean halibut and flounder sashimi, Eunha Fisheries Co., Ltd. Undeclared allergens: wheat, soy, sesame, posted July 1.
Smoked herring (select production dates), Hellas Meze. Botulism risk, posted May 13.
Frozen raw shrimp, AquaStar/Best Yet/Waterfront Bistro/Publix & Market 32. Cesium-137 precautionary recall, posted Oct. 17 and Dec. 19.
Which fruits and vegetables are recalled right now?
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Alfalfa sprouting seeds, Berlin Seeds. E. coli & salmonella, posted Sep. 23.
Alfalfa sprouts (select bar codes), Everything Sprouts, Calco. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and salmonella, posted Aug. 22 & 28.
Jalapeño peppers, Dairyland Produce (sold at Costco). Salmonella, posted Aug. 17.
Frozen blueberries (organic), GreenWise. E. coli O145 (Class I-High Risk), posted July 6 and July 30.
Iceberg lettuce, Multiple brands incl. Taylor Farms, Marketside, Cross Valley Farms, & more. Cyclospora, posted July 17. Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea. An outbreak in the US has grown to 10,930 illnesses across 17 states and has been tied to iceberg lettuce sold at various locations, including Taco Bell.
Enoki mushrooms (select lots), IQ Produce LCC. Listeria, posted May 13.
Enoki mushrooms (distributed to local wholesalers in Florida and Texas), HH Fresh Trading. Listeria, posted May 13.
Which cheese, dairy, and egg products are recalled right now?
Baked spaghetti and bread pudding products, Ukrops Homestyle Foods. Foreign material: aluminum slivers, posted Aug. 1.
Spicy breakfast burritos (select UPCs), Sprig & Sprout, Fresh and Ready. Undeclared allergen: soy (due to inadvertent inclusion of sausage in products labeled as vegetarian), posted July 22.
Ice cream (select flavors), Loard’s. Undeclared allergens: milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, sulfites, and colors, posted April 16.
Fried rice, ramen, and Shu Mai products, multiple brands incl. Trader Joe’s. Foreign material: glass; includes Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice, Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai, Ling Ling Ramen, Kroger Chinese Inspirations Chicken Fried Rice, and more; posted Feb. 19 and March 4, expanded March 20.
Frozen blueberries, Willamette Valley Fruit Company. Listeria, company announcement Feb. 25 (Recalled blueberries were not sold directly to consumers in retail locations but instead were sold in 30 lb cases or 1,400 lb totes).
Which bread, snack, and candy products are recalled right now?
Shortbread Cookies (select UPCs), Eridanous. Undeclared allergens: wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language packaging that did not contain English ingredients, nutrition facts, or allergen declaration, posted July 28 & July 31.
Chocolate raisins, First Street. Undeclared allergen: peanuts, posted June 15.
Dark chocolate almond bites (select UPCs), SkinnyDipped. Undeclared allergen: peanuts, posted May 27.
Fruit paletas (multiple flavors), D’Dioses. Undeclared allergens: milk, pecans, pistachios, yellow #5 and red #40, posted May 27.
Cheese and garlic croutons (select UPC), Kroger. Salmonella, posted May 18.
Chocolate bars, Winfield’s. Undeclared allergen: milk, posted May 8.
Banana nut muffins, Nouria. Undeclared allergen: tree nuts (walnuts), posted May 8.
Pita chips (parmesan, garlic and herbs), Giant Eagle. Salmonella, posted May 8.
Chocolate bars, Spring & Mulberry. Salmonella, posted May 8.
Tahina (select UPC in Michigan and North Carolina), Malazi. Salmonella, posted May 18.
Parmesan ranch seasoning (select lots), Blackstone. Salmonella, posted May 15.
Flavored popcorn seasoning, Wildlife Seasoning. Salmonella, posted May 7.
Powdered beverage mixes (select lots), Ghirardelli. Salmonella, posted April 28.
Good Brain Tonic 16 oz & 32 oz (select UPC codes), Good Brain. Botulism risk, posted April 14.
Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade and Fruit Punch (select UPCs), Wawa. Undeclared allergen: milk, posted April 3.
Organic beans and soup mix (Black Beans, Chili Bean Blend, Sunset Soup Mix—select UPCs), Falcon Trading Company’s SunRidge Farms. Pesticide residue, posted March 26.
Which pet foods and pet treats are recalled right now?
Pet food (chicken recipe for cats and dogs), Northwest Naturals. Salmonella and/or listeria, posted Aug. 28.
Dog food (select lots), Fromm. Foreign material: metal, posted Aug. 21.
Dog food (Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe), Oma’s Pride. Salmonella, posted Aug. 17.
High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food (select lots), Pedigree. Foreign material: plastic, posted July 2.
Dog food (select varieties), Raaw Energy. Listeria, posted May 22.
Raw pet food (chicken recipe for dogs), Albright’s. Salmonella, posted May 7.
Which cookware and kitchen products are recalled right now?
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Metal cookware (multiple items), IKM Lead, posted Jan. 23.
Which dietary supplements and botanical products are recalled right now?
Powdered botanicals and supplements lack premarket controls, making it a huge challenge for the FDA to remove dangerous supplements from the market or punish manufacturers who make unsubstantiated claims. Powdered botanicals are usually consumed as is, so treat all powdered botanicals as raw foods.
Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme, and Blue Bull Extreme, Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements. Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil, posted March 14.
Different hazards call for different precautions. Here’s what you should know about each pathogen and how to protect your health.
Botulism
Botulinum toxin attacks the nervous system and can be fatal without prompt treatment.
Do not eat recalled products. Return or discard (double-bag liquids to prevent leaks). If your infant may have consumed recalled formula, contact your pediatrician. Seek urgent care for symptoms such as muscle weakness, dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, trouble swallowing or breathing, or abdominal distension.
Cesium-137
The shrimp notices were precautionary; there have been others in the recent past, and they are ongoing. Though firms reported no positive findings in US products, exposure to Cs-137 (a radioisotope) can increase the risk for cancer because of high-energy gamma radiation exposure. According to the CDC, internal exposure to Cs-137, through ingestion or inhalation, allows the radioactive material to be distributed in the soft tissues, especially muscle tissue, exposing these tissues to the beta particles and gamma radiation and increasing cancer risk. Long-term, low-dose exposure to Cs-137 is associated with an elevated risk of cancer.
Don’t consume recalled products. Return/dispose of recalled products. Routine kitchen cleaning is recommended.
Cyclospora
Cyclosporiasis is an infection that can spread to humans through food and water infected with the cyclospora parasite. Infection can cause diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, and other intestinal symptoms, although not all infected individuals will experience symptoms. Cyclosporiasis can be treated with antibiotics and is generally not a life-threatening illness. Individuals who are infected will typically exhibit symptoms about one week after infection, although this infection window may be as low as two days or as high as two weeks or more.
Cyclosporiasis can spread to humans through food and water that has had contact with feces. The parasite that causes the illness has to live outside of the body in a warm environment for one to two weeks before it can infect people, which is why the illness is more common in tropical and subtropical areas. Produce is thought to be contaminated through irrigation water. Cyclosporiasis can also be caused by drinking contaminated water, which can occur while swimming.
Anyone who has purchased a recalled product should throw it away and contact a health professional if symptoms arise.
E. coli
Anyone can get infected with E. coli, but some groups are more likely to experience severe symptoms (people aged 65 or older, people under five, people with weakened immune systems, and people who travel internationally). Most people with E. coli infection have diarrhea (which may be bloody or watery), stomach cramps, vomiting, and low-grade fever, and usually recover within five to seven days. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli causes bleeding in the digestive tract and increases the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure and even death.
Do not eat recalled products. Discard/return recalled products. Seek care for severe cramps/bloody diarrhea and/or fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid routine antibiotics/anti-diarrheals (Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, etc.) unless advised, since these might make you sicker. Dehydration management is key, especially for children.
Foreign material
Metal, glass, plastic, and other foreign materials can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.
Do not try to eat around a hard or suspicious object. Return or discard the product and keep the packaging information if an injury occurs. Check varieties, lot and batch codes, and if an injury occurs, seek care and retain the packaging information.
Lead
Lead exposure harms children’s neurodevelopment and poses risks in pregnancy. Lead easily crosses the blood-brain barrier in fetuses and young kids, where it can cause potentially permanent damage to the developing brain, resulting in lower IQ, attention deficits, or behavioral problems. Even relatively low blood levels of lead during pregnancy increase the risk of miscarriage or low birth weight.
Stop use and discard; consider blood-lead testing if regularly consumed, especially for children or people who are pregnant.
Listeria
Listeria infection is among the deadliest foodborne pathogens, and listeria poses an especially significant risk for newborns and pregnant people, those over 65 years old, and immunocompromised people. Though heating to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit kills listeria, listeria survives freezer temperatures.
Do not eat recalled products. Bag and discard/return recalled products. Clean refrigerator/freezer shelves, knives, and cutting boards; discard any recalled ready-to-eat foods. Call a clinician if fever, headache, stiff neck, or flu-like symptoms occur.
Patulin
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by molds that can grow in a variety of fruits, including apples. Prolonged exposure from consuming patulin can cause various health problems, such as immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea.
Do not use recalled products. Dispose of or return recalled products. Contact a healthcare provider if concerns arise regarding health after consumption.
Consumers who have purchased these products can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Salmonella
Children, people with weakened immune systems, and those over 65 are more likely to develop severe salmonella infections that require hospitalization or treatment. Cooking to 165 degrees Fahrenheit kills salmonella but rinsing/washing does not. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, and kids and older adults are at higher risk of dehydration. Salmonella causes illness within six hours to six days after eating contaminated food, and symptoms last for four to seven days. Pets can also shed salmonella to people.
Don’t consume or handle recalled items; discard recalled items. Sanitize knives, counters, and cutting boards; wash hands. Recalled ready-to-eat foods should be discarded. Seek care for a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, bloody diarrhea, or symptoms that last more than three days. For pet food/treats, double-bag and discard, and clean pet bowls/scoops/storage containers.
Undeclared allergens
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Undeclared allergens can cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in consumers with allergies.
If allergic to the undeclared allergen, avoid and return/dispose; follow your action plan if exposure occurs and seek medical care.
Undeclared concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
7-OH is a compound found in kratom that raises safety concerns, acts on opioid receptors to provide pain relief, and is not FDA-approved. Using this product could lead consumers to ingest a higher dose than intended, potentially causing adverse health effects.
Do not use or quarantine the product. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this dietary supplement.
Undeclared mitragynine and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (Kratom)
Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl is a more potent derivative of mitragynine, which is the active alkaloid found in Kratom. Using MP can lead to unwanted effects like nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat (tachycardia), palpitations, hallucinations, sedation, anxiety, and unconsciousness. It can also dangerously suppress breathing. Taking mitragynine, especially MP, may lead to addiction and severe opioid withdrawal symptoms, and using products with mitragynine or MP, especially when combined with other drugs (prescribed or illegal), can cause serious or fatal health issues.
Don’t use/return recalled items. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider.
Sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) are the active ingredients in prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction. FDA approval of Viagra and Cialis is limited to use under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. These undisclosed ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription medications (such as nitroglycerin) used for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease, and could lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Flibanserin is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved prescription drug used to treat low sexual desire in women and can cause extreme drowsiness, dangerously low blood pressure, and fainting, especially when combined with alcohol.
Don’t use/return recalled products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider.
Unpasteurized dairy
Pasteurization heats dairy products to temperatures that kill pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, and other harmful bacteria and viruses. Consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and headache, and may also lead to chronic, severe, and life-threatening symptoms. Infants, children, and pregnant people face higher risks from foodborne illnesses; for example, E. coli O157 is more likely to cause kidney failure in infants and children than in adults.
Immunocompromised and elderly adults are also at greater risk than healthy younger adults. Mandatory pasteurization has improved America’s food system by reducing disease outbreaks. In the US, milk-borne diseases accounted for 25% of all foodborne illness outbreaks in 1938; by 2016, milk and dairy products were responsible for less than 1% of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Do not consume recalled products. Bag and discard/return recalled products. Call a clinician if fever, headache, stiff neck, or flu-like symptoms occur.
Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana)
Every part of the yellow oleander plant contains cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic to people and animals. Ingesting it can severely affect—or even be fatal to—the nervous, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia, and more.
Don’t use or consume; return/dispose of recalled products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider.
Food safety tips for grocery shopping and food storage
Here’s how to keep you and your family safe from cart to freezer.
Supermarket food safety tips
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Dairy and eggs
Avoid raw milk, which can be contaminated with Campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, or Brucella.
Check the ingredients list to make sure that soft cheeses like brie and Hispanic-style cheeses like queso fresco and cotija are made with pasteurized milk.
Like a runny yolk? Look for pasteurized eggs, which have been treated to kill salmonella.
Handling
Use produce bags like a glove to pick up and wrap raw meat, poultry, and seafood packages.
Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from fruits, vegetables, and other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags, and refrigerator.
Pick up the most perishable items (like seafood) last before you hit the checkout.
Wash reusable cloth produce and grocery bags—ideally after each use—to kill any microbes they may harbor.
Meat and poultry
Ignore “raised without hormones” on chicken and turkey labels. It’s illegal to give those animals hormones. (It’s not illegal to give hormones to cattle and hogs, however.)
Unless you cook your meat until it’s well done, skip “mechanically tenderized,” “needle tenderized,” or “blade tenderized” beef. It’s been pierced by tiny needles that can push microbes from the surface into the meat.
Deli counter
The bug to worry about in deli meat is listeria, which can live on the meat, on plastic, on metal, and in water. If listeria contaminates a slicer, it can be almost impossible to get rid of. To lower your risk:
Make sure the deli clerk puts on new gloves after handling each hunk of meat or cheese, and places sliced meat or cheese on paper when weighing it.
If you’re over 65 or have a weakened immune system, try packaged deli meat, which is less likely to be contaminated.
Don’t buy more deli meat than you can eat within a few days. Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures.
Checkout
Keep meat and seafood apart from vegetables and fruits on the conveyor belt.
Pack your refrigerated and frozen foods in (reusable) insulated cooler bags. (Trader Joe’s and some other supermarkets sell them.)
In the summer, the trunk is much hotter than the rest of the car. Try to keep food in the air-conditioned cabin for the drive home.
Seafood
Only buy fresh fish if it is refrigerated or nestled in ice. It should not smell fishy, sour, or ammonia-like.
Whole fish should have firm flesh, red gills, clear eyes, and no odor. Avoid fillets that are discolored, dark, or dry around the edges.
Fresh shrimp, scallops, and lobster meat should have a pearl-like color with little or no odor. Dark spots on shrimp are harmless. They occur if the shrimp haven’t been treated with additives like the preservative sodium bisulfite.
Avoid frozen seafood with ice crystals, which may indicate it has been stored for a long time or thawed and refrozen. Frozen fish should be rigid, not bendable.
Produce
Buy fresh-cut produce such as bagged salad greens or half a melon only if it is refrigerated or nestled in ice.
Skip raw alfalfa, mung bean, or other sprouts if you’re pregnant, over 65, or immunocompromised. Microbes that can cause food poisoning thrive in the warm, damp conditions required to grow sprouts.
Don’t buy “raw” or “fresh” juice or cider unless the label says it has been pasteurized.
Salad bars and hot bars
Grabbing a bite from a salad bar? Make sure the cold food is refrigerator cold.
If you don’t see steam coming from a hot bar, steer clear.
Avoid any salad or hot-food bar that isn’t protected by a sneeze guard.
Grocery and meal delivery
Arrange for food or meal kits to be delivered when you’re home.
Check the temperature of perishable food packages with a food thermometer as soon as possible. Contact the company if any of the food is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Refrigerate or freeze delivered food as soon as possible. Perishables shouldn’t be left out at temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours.
Frozen food safety tips
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The USDA emphasizes that packaging type can determine frozen food quality. If you open a package of frozen vegetables or remove frozen meals from their original packaging, you can refreeze them as long as you wrap these packages as you would any food for storage.
If any original packaging tears or opens while frozen, it's still safe to eat. But to preserve taste and quality, wrap them properly or store them in an airtight container or bag. Be sure to do this quickly since slow freezing creates large, disruptive ice crystals (i.e., freezer burn), while rapid freezing prevents large ice crystals from forming throughout the product. To freeze foods quickly, avoid stacking items that are not yet fully frozen. Instead, spread them out in a single layer until they're frozen solid; then, you can stack them to save space.
If you thaw food and change your mind, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking. It may change in taste due to moisture loss from thawing, but it won't make you sick.
If you’ve ever peeked in your freezer and wondered if that bag of peas is still safe to eat, you’re not alone! According to the USDA, thousands of consumers call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline to ask about the safety of foods in their freezers. But freezing protects food because storing foods at zero degrees deactivates microbes such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds that cause both food spoilage and foodborne illness. That’s why these foods remain safe to eat after long periods of time.
Food stored consistently at 0 degrees Fahrenheit will always be safe. The length of storage will impact food quality—some foods will lose moisture faster than others—but food safety is not affected. And on the topic of moisture: Freezer burn doesn't render food unsafe; it simply results in dry areas. Freezer burn manifests as leathery, grayish-brown spots when air comes into contact with the food's surface. Trim away freezer-burned sections either before or following cooking. If food is severely freezer-burned, it might need to be discarded due to quality concerns, says the USDA.
So you can feel confident about the frozen foods already sitting in your freezer. But keep in mind that once you thaw frozen food, microbes can regain activity and multiply, posing a risk of foodborne illness. In other words, treat thawed food just like any perishable food.
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