Thanksgiving Food Recalls: Shoppers Beware!
During this Thanksgiving season, it's crucial for holiday shoppers to be aware of ongoing recalls for various foods. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken significant steps to ensure the safety of consumers by issuing recalls for several Thanksgiving-related products. These recalls could potentially impact the food in people's pantries or refrigerators, even if the products have been removed from store shelves. It is essential that consumers stay informed to avoid any potential health risks.
Stay Safe This Thanksgiving with Food Recall Awareness
Carrots and Celery Recalls
Last week, F&S Fresh Foods recalled its organic carrot sticks and organic carrots and celery. The company was notified that the carrots might be contaminated with E. Coli, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting.These carrots and celery were sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Nevada with best buy dates ranging from 9/1/24 to 10/19/24. Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported so far. However, consumers who purchased carrots with the above best if sold by dates and still have them in their refrigerator or freezer should not consume them. They should be destroyed or discarded to prevent any potential consumption. If you have these products in your home, do not eat or use them, throw them away, and clean and sanitize surfaces they may have touched.Cheese Recalls
Savencia Cheese USA has recalled certain cheese due to possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in certain populations such as children, the elderly, or those with a weakened immune system. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In some cases, pregnant women may experience miscarriage and stillbirths.The recalled cheese includes Aldi Emporium Selection Brie with a best buy date of 12/24/24; Supreme Oval 7 oz. and 6/7 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; La Bonne Vie Brie 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; La Bonne Vie Camembert 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; 12/8 oz. Industrial Brie with a best buy date of 12/24/24; Market Basket Brie 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24 and Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie with a best buy date of 1/13/25. A full list of UPC codes and impacted products is available here.Other cheese recalls include St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, recalled by Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese in Kentucky. This product was also recalled over potential Listeria contamination. St. Jerome cheese was sold to wholesale customers, through retail storefronts, and through the company's website. It was distributed in an 8-ounce wedge and a 15-pound wheel, with the lot number 231129. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recalled lot.Butter Recalls
In October, a recall was issued for Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter sold in four, 4 oz. sticks at Costco. The recall was due to undeclared milk ingredients. Those with a milk allergy or sensitivity could have reactions to consuming the product.Pie Crust Recalls
In late October, Grand Central Bakery recalled U-Bake frozen pie products and dough because of the presence of undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Impacted products include U-Bake Pie Crust, U-Bake Apple Pie, U-Bake Marionberry Pie, and U-Bake Chicken Pot Pie with expiration dates between 02/01/2025 and 04/20/2025. The products were sold between August 1 and October 20 at all Grand Central Bakery Café locations in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington.Onion Soup Mix Recalls
Some families might use onion soup mix in dips or appetizers for their holiday meal. Glister-Mary Lee recalled two lots of Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix with a UPC of 41190-08394 earlier this month due to undeclared egg. This could cause an allergic reaction in those with an egg allergy if the product is consumed. The soup mix was distributed to Wakefern distribution centers in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
