USDA~ FSN ~ FDA ~ MAY 2026 -Recalls – Food Safety Alerts – Previous Month & last day of prior month update


Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is voluntarily recalling certain 10-ounce packages of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIXTM because the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries. he affected product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online orders. The product comes in a 10-ounce pouch with UPC 077034013405. Affected pouches are marked with “Best if used by 2/12/2027” on the backside of pouch. Packages with other Best if used by dates are not affected. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. Consumers may contact the company by calling +1.800.651.7263 Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 8:00PM ET, Saturday-Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM ET or via recall@secondnaturebrandsus.com

** Boulder, CO – May 2, 2026 – The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States. a2 Platinium Premium infant formula 0-12 months Milk-based powder with Iron.

31.7oz tin22102694547/15/2026
31.7oz tin22103246091/21/2027
31.7oz tin22103217121/15/2027

Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption of food contaminated with the toxin and preparing formula with hot water does not eliminate it. Report a Product Problem through SmartHub, or

Complete and submit a Medwatch report Online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm, or by Regular Mail or Fax: Download the form from http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

** Insulet stated that Pods from certain lots may have a small tear in the internal tubing that delivers insulin. If this happens, insulin may leak inside the Pod instead of being fully infused in the body as intended, potentially leading to under-delivery of insulin. Customers in the U.S. with adverse reactions, quality problems, or questions about this issue should contact Insulet at 1-800-641-2049 or visit https://www.omnipod.com/current-poddersExternal Link Disclaimer to reach a live agent chat.

** Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contamination, which was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used as an ingredient in powdered beverage mixes. The affected beverage mixes are packaged in large formats intended for food service and institutional customers, but some powdered beverage mixes may also have been available for purchase by consumers through e-commerce platforms. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased one of the recalled powdered beverage mixes listed above may contact Ghirardelli Chocolate Company directly at 1-844-776-0419 for questions or more information 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The list is long; go to fda.gov for all the LOT NUMBERS

**

May the 4th


A lawmaker introduces the pun “May the Fourth be with you” on the floor of U.K. Parliament

On May 4, 1994, in a groan-inducing moment on the floor of U.K. Parliament, a lawmaker uses a pun that will spawn its own holiday far, far away from the halls of government.

The first recorded appearance of “May the Fourth Be With You” occurred on May 4, 1979, when the UK Conservative Party placed a congratulatory advertisement in the London Evening News after Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister. The ad read:

“May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!”

This is the earliest documented instance of the pun being used in print.