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


** Gerber Products Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Batches of Arrowroot Biscuits Out of an Abundance of Caution Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material Following Supplier Recall

** Tayto fined after large Salmonella outbreak

More than 500 people sickened in outbreak traced to snack food

By Joe Whitworth

** A recall of Pillsbury pizza pops in Canada has been expanded as the patient count in a related outbreak continues to grow. https://t.co/K1SPryLZVE

** Gerber expands recall of arrowroot biscuits to Canada

Gerber Products Company is recalling batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits in Canada because of the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed

** Left Coast Organics brand organic chia seeds have been recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination. https://t.co/Gpe8aNFPOU

** Recalled tuna sent to stores by FSN

Tri-Union Seafoods is cautioning consumers that a third-party distributor inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated with a February 2025 recall. The initial recall was conducted following notification from the

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**IKM of San Jose, California is recalling the following cookware items because they may be contaminated with significant levels of lead (Pb) which may leach into food. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-650-695- 9009. Our operation hours are from 10:00 from 17:00 PST Mon-Fri, excluding national holidays.

– IKM Aluminum saucepan wooden handle 9” (56 pcs)

– A-cook Aluminum Kadai size 5 (43 pcs)

– Brass Tope (10 pcs)

– IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot (9 pcs)

** Navitas Organics is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure following a recall initiated by the company’s chia seed supplier.

Product was distributed nationally through retail stores such as Whole Foods Market and online retailers including Amazon. The recall applies to the following product packaged in sealed stand-up pouches:

W31025317 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

Navitas Organics – Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz, UPC 858847000284

Lot Codes (9-digit codes starting with “W”) are printed on the back of the chia seed bag above the nutritional information. The Lot Codes included in this recall are:

W31025283 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027

W31025286 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027

W31025287 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027

W31025311 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

W31025314 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

W31025315 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

W31025316 – Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

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** Gregory’s Foods, Inc. of Eagan, MN is recalling its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of “Bag Full of Cookies” White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough because some units may contain undeclared peanuts. Frozen Monster Cookie Dough, which contains Peanut, may be packaged in a bag that is labeled as White Chocolate Macadamia Nut. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Bag full of Cookies” White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough was distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska in retail grocery stores and through distribution centers.

** Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova® Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product

** IKM Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

** Recent Recalls FSN

Panjiri, pinni and laddoo recalled because of undeclared milk

Chicken breasts recalled because of Listeria contamination

Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

Spring & Mulberry expands recall of chocolate bars over Salmonella concerns

Bread crumbs recalled because of undeclared milk, eggs

Sea moss gel recalled because of risk of botulism

Chocolate bars recalled after testing shows Salmonella contamination

** Superfoods Inc. dba Live it Up. Recalls Live it Up Super Greens Because of Possible Health Risk

The recall includes the following products:

Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, 30 – 0.32oz (9g) Sticks, NET WT. 9.52oz (270g), with UPC 850077468070

Live it Up Super Greens, NET WT 8.5 oz (240g) with UPC 860013190804.

Live it Up Super Greens, 30 – 0.28oz (8g) sticks, NET WT. 8.47 oz (240g) with UPC 850077468063

Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, NET WT 8.5OZ (240g), with UPC 860013190811

** This current recall was initiated after Tri-Union Seafoods discovered that quarantined cases, associated with the initial recall, were inadvertently shipped by a third-party distributor. The impacted products were distributed to limited retail stores as follows:

Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – California Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171, if they have any questions or to request replacement product. The toll-free number hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Meijer – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin

Giant Foods – Maryland and Virginia

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack4800073265S84N D2L1/21/2028
S84N D3L1/24/2028
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz4800013275S88N D1M1/17/202

** Recent Recalls FSN – by News Desk

Sea moss gel recalled because of risk of botulism

Diva Fam Inc. is recalling all lots and flavors of its Sea Moss Gel Superfood because of the lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food

**Jan 16 FDA- Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova® Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product

Chicken breasts recalled because of Listeria contamination

Suzanna’s Kitchen of Norcross, GA, is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA’s Food

E. coli outbreak traced to Pillsbury pizza pops; recall underway

NEW: Egg sheets recalled because of concerns about Salmonella

Massive recall due to rodent and bird feces

Ground beef recalled because of E. coli O26

NZ: Warning issued after cheese taken from landfill

** Jan. 16, 2026 – Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Norcross, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes ( Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced…

Impacted Products

• 10-lb. cases containing two 5 lb. bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat, with lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on the side of the case and on the package.

** The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a cheese recall impacting more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. The recalled cheese was produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. and may be contaminated with metal fragments.

Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. initially announced the recall in October, but the FDA classified it as “Class II,” meaning that eating the cheese “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” on Dec. 1.

** Superfoods Inc. dba Live it Up. Recalls Live it Up Super Greens Because of Possible Health Risk

** Medical device correction impacts a subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors

Consumers can visit www.FreeStyleCheck.comExternal Link Disclaimer to see if their sensors are affected and to get a replacement at no charge

Abbott has identified and resolved the manufacturing issue related to this device action

No other Libre family sensors, readers or apps are impacted http://www.freestylecheck.com/

** Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head

** The Ambriola Company Issues Recall of Cheese Products Because of Listeria Health Risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk#:~:text=No%20illnesses%20have,03/12/26

** Spring & Mulberry Issues Voluntary Recall of Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-issues-voluntary-recall-mint-leaf-date-sweetened-chocolate-bar-due-possible

** LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2026 – Diva Fam Inc. (“Diva Fam” or the “Company”) today (January 9, 2026) announced a voluntary recall of all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/diva-fam-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-sea-moss-gel-superfood-products-due-possible-health-risk

By News Desk 

** Egg sheets recalled because of concerns about Salmonella

Si Ji Mei brand Wuhan Egg Sheets with Glutinous Rice are under recall in Canada because of potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was triggered by the company, according to

By News Desk 

** More than 20 poisonings, 1 death reported in California linked to wild mushrooms

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing an urgent advisory following a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to the consumption of wild, foraged mushrooms. Confirmed cases have

** Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Recall:

A Class I recall was initiated for thousands of units of grated Pecorino Romano cheese products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This recall affects products distributed across 20 states, including Arizona, California, and New York. The recall was classified on January 6, 2026, and involves over 11,500 units of various packaging formats.

** A recall on Ore-ida and Sysco Imperial Tater-Tots for plastic contamination.
To date, there have been no reported injuries or illnesses associated with this recall, and it is currently unclear how the products became contaminated. Clear hard plastic fragments:McCain Foods USA Inc. Ore-Ida Tater Tots potatoes with the UPC code 1 00 72714 00215 8

Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel with the UPC code 1 07 34730 62740 0

The tater tots were distributed: CA, WA, AR,AZ,CO,FL,HI, IA, ID,IL,KS,KY,LA,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NE,NM,ND,NV,OR,TX,UT,WI

** The recalled product was directly distributed to the two retailers listed below, located IA and NJ , between April 2023 to December 2023 There were no online sales.

1.Golden Land (Des Moines)
2740 Douglas Ave
Des Moines IA 50310
Tel: 515-468-8224

2.Terri Lee Oriental Groceries.
225 Maywood Ave.
Maywood NJ 07607
Tel: 201-843-7919

The recalled [Klong Kone] Shimp Paste (Klong Kone) “454 G. (1 LBS)” and “910 G. (2 LBS),” is packaged in a white plastic jar with a red cap. The product is a dark-colored paste with a salty flavor. The product was Packed and Distributed By: P. Prateepthong 2000, Product of Thailand.

The recalled product was sold in two sizes:

  • [Klong Kone] Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘454 G. (1 LBS)’ , with UPC: 8853142000313, Product Code: DPA159
  • [Klong Kone] Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ , with UPC: 8853142000320, Product Code: DPA161

To date, there has been one report of four children becoming ill, which involved diarrhea and elevated blood levels.

** Sonoma, CA — Primavera Nueva Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its 4-count tamales because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Product was distributed by Primavera Nueva Inc. in California and Nevada to retail stores.

The following 4-count tamales, produced between October 10, 2024 and October 10, 2025 are included:

  • Roasted Green Chile & Jack Cheese
  • Black Bean Bonanza & Jack Cheese
  • Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles & Cheese
  • BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar
  • Mushroom Spinach & Salsa with Two Cheeses
  • Roasted Green Chile
  • Black Bean Bonanza
  • Butternut Squash w/ Roasted Green Chiles
  • Mushroom Spinach & Salsa
  • Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar.

No other Primavera Nueva products are affected.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Primavera Nueva has fully corrected the issue—enhanced cooking-temperature monitoring and verification have been in place since October 11, 2025.

Consumer Guidance 
Consumers who have tamales with date codes 10/22 (year 2024) – 10/22 (year 2025) should not consume the product and should discard it.

For questions, contact:
Araceli Santoyo — primaveranueva@aol.com
707 939 9350, Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm pacific

** Distilled Water Meijer Steam Distilled Water one-gallon jugs have been recalled by the FDA for containing a “floating black foreign substance.”

The affected product was sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

**Jan 05 Primavera Nueva Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select 4-Count Tamales Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Include Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, a Seasonal Item

** Gusto Group Inc. Recalls Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘’454 G. (1 LBS)’ and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because of Possible Health Risk

** Mountain West Food Group, LLC, a Heyburn, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today…

Impacted Products

• 16-oz. (1-lb.) vacuum-sealed packages containing “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” with “USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.

** Heyburn, Idaho-based Mountain West Food Group: The recall affects 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages of grass-fed ground beef with a “use or freeze by” date of January 13, 2026. The product has the establishment number “2083” on the packaging. 

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Consumers are advised to dispose of the recalled ground beef or return it to the place of purchase. For further information, consumers can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov

** CHIPS AHOY! 

  • Baked Bites Brookie products with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid provided by Mondelēz Global LLC.
  • Recall 
  • Expansion: An additional code date (10MAY2026) and two additional UPCs of product pouches were added to the recall.
  • Reason for Recall: Incorrect mixing process resulted in the formation of small corn starch clumps, which could constitute a choking hazard.
  • Consumer Advice: Consumers should not consume the affected products and are advised to contact Mondelēz Global LLC for more information.
  • Contact Information: Consumers can contact Mondelz Global LLC at 1-855-535-5948 for details.

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USDA~ FSN ~ FDA ~ October 2025 -Recalls – Food Safety Alerts – Previous Month & last day of prior month updates


** Whole peaches recalled because of Listeria

More cinnamon added to public alert because of elevated levels of lead

Parsley recalled after testing shows Salmonella

Consumer complaints of plastic in product spur recall of sandwiches

** E.A. Sween Company, an Eden Prairie, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of a pulled pork sandwich product that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today…

Impacted Products

5.5-oz. paper wrapped “Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun” sandwiches.

** E. coli outbreak linked to Washington raw milk cheese

By News Desk on October 25, 2025

Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) infections linked to consumption of aged, raw milk cheese. Two Washington residents and one Oregon resident have developed STEC infections caused by E. coli O103.Continue Reading

**Cheese linked to E. coli outbreak recalled

By News Desk on October 27, 2025

Twin Sisters Creamery of Ferndale, WA, some of its cheese products, which were made from raw and unpasteurized milk, because they may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and E. coli O103. Thee people have become infected with E. coli.

Between July 27 and Oct. 22, the affected 2.5-pound round cheese wheels of…Continue Reading

**  Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The…

Impacted Products

• 13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label.• 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label.• 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label.• 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label.• 13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.

** LSI, Inc. Recalls BBQ Pork Jerky Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky product that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

** – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, that may be contaminated…

Impacted Products

Sold by Blue Apron: 13.05-oz. plastic tray packages labeled “DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables” with lot codes 25240 and 25247. The product bears establishment number “P-3081.”Sold by Marley Spoon: 10.5-oz. packages labeled “BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower” with lot code 25255.  The product bears establishment number “Est. 47718.”

** Egg recall expanded to include another brand

Breakfast burritos recalled because of Listeria; some went to schools

Cheese recalled in Canada because government testing showed Listeria

Another 59 tons of corndogs added to recall

** Sprouts Farmers Market of Phoenix, AZ is recalling select lots of Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold from the deli service counter or Grab & Go section because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contaminationListeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. This is being initiated after being alerted by their supplier Fresh Creative Foods of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta within the pasta salad. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Product was distributed to Sprouts stores in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Product was distributed starting on 8/31/25 through 10/7/25.

Affected lots of Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad were packaged in plastic containers and sold from the Grab & Go section or packed directly from the deli service counter.

*Grab & Go

UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15786-00000

Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25

*Service Case:

UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15587-00000

Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25 – Customers with questions may contact Sprouts Customer Relations at sprouts.com/contactExternal Link Disclaimer or call 480-814-8016 anytime Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (MST-Arizona).

** Aquastar (USA) Corp Recalls Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk

** Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, TX, is recalling its 12 count packages of “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled “12 Count Pasture Raised eggs” in retail stores in Houston, TX.

The called Kenz Henz brand Grade AA Large Eggs are packaged in a 12 count carton marked with UPC code 86949400030, a Julian date of 241 (Aug 30) to 244 (Sep 2) and 246 (Sep 4) to 247 (Sep5) with a best by date of 10/11 to 10/14 and 10/16 to 10/17 stamped on the side. 

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who purchased 12 count cartons of “Kenz Henz Grade AA pasture raised eggs” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-(409)457-5934 Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm.

** Food Recalls foodsafetynews.com

Ben’s Rice recalled because of stone Ben’s Original™ Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice Products Due to Possible Presence of Small Stones from Farm

Cheese recalled in Canada because government testing showed Listeria

Another 59 tons of corndogs added to recall

Coleslaw recalled because of undeclared allergen

** Foster Poultry Farms, LLC Recalls Chicken Corn Dog and Ground Turkey on a Stick Products Due To Possible Extraneous Matter Contamination

Editor’s Note: Details of this recall were updated on October 17, 2025, to reflect approximately 118,098 additional pounds of “Whole Grain Chicken Corn Dog Whole Grain Batter Wrapped Chicken Franks on a Stick Lower Fat” products with use by date 8/7/2026.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2025 – Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, a Livingston, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,961,138 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

** Sno Pac organic spinach recalled because of Listeria contamination …. continue reading

** Hundreds poisoned by mushrooms in France

By Joe Whitworth on October 8, 2025

At least 500 poisonings related to mushroom picking and consumption have occurred in the past few months in France.

Cases have been recorded since July by Poison Control Centers. A significant increase was observed from the beginning of September, and a peak is expected in October.

The French Agency for Food…Continue Reading

** Details of this public health alert were updated on October 7, 2025, to include information about the supplier’s recall of affected spinach and to indicate that the public health alert is not related to any ongoing outbreak investigations. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2025 –… Impacted Products

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. This item was shipped directly to consumers by HelloFr10-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. This item was shipped directly to consumers by HelloFresh.

** The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, that may be contaminated…

Impacted Products

Sold by Blue Apron: 13.05-oz. plastic tray packages labeled “DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables” with lot codes 25240 and 25247. The product bears establishment number “P-3081.”Sold by Marley Spoon: 10.5-oz. packages labeled “BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower” with lot code 25255.  The product bears establishment number “Est. 47718.”

** Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, a Livingston, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall were produced between July 30, 2024, through August 4, 2025. A list of the products subject to recall can be found here: [view product list]. The labels for the impacted products can be found here: [view labels]. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-6137B” either inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on the packaging. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide, including Department of Defense and USDA Commodity Foods donations. While the products were distributed to schools, it resulted from commercial sales and not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.

The problem was discovered after FSIS received a consumer complaint involving an injury from consumption of these products. Additionally, the establishment received multiple consumer complaints, 5 of which involved injuries. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. 

** Another pasta meal recall posted in relation to deadly Listeria outbreak

By News Desk on October 3, 2025

Following a recall initiated by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA, Demers Food Group has recalled select Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled linguini pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods which was recalled for Listeria…Continue Reading

** Another grocery chain recalls pasta products because of link to deadly Listeria outbreak

By News Desk on October 3, 2025

Giant Eagle has issued a recall of a pasta salad sold in its prepared foods departments because it is made with Nate’s Fine Foods pasta that has been linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak.

The grocery chain’s Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, sold in various sizes with an expiration date between…Continue Reading

** Another pasta meal recall posted in relation to deadly Listeria outbreak

By News Desk on October 3, 2025

Following a recall initiated by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA, Demers Food Group has recalled select Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled linguini pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods which was recalled for Listeria…Continue Reading

** Cut cantaloupe, fruit bowls recalled because of Listeria contamination

** Black Sheep Egg Company recalls eggs after FDA testing shows Salmonella

** Tru Fru recalling freeze-dried fruit because of sharp foreign objects

In the Library : Journey to Virginland by Armen Melikian


Journey to Virginland by … Armen Melikian

At turns heartbreaking and diabolically funny, Journey to Virginland is a tour de force, delivered by a master storyteller.

The protagonist, a loutish and uber-cerebral antihero known simply as Dog, takes on the challenge to navigate the perilous paradigm shifts of our age, determined to find his proper place under the sun. Is he doomed to failure? Or will he pull it off by heeding his own irreducible voice, given the ebb of the old certainties?

Dog pursues the answer unrelentingly, through an impassioned quest for identity and meaning. He revisits his relationships with women, family, literature, and homeland, in the process illuminating his journey with commentaries on history, religion, politics, and culture that unravel our very fabric.

Marked by biting satire and tappings into lushest scholarship, Dog’s naked critique touches on some of the most pressing issues facing humanity: the arrogance of empire and organized religion; the persistence of bigotry, xenophobia, and social Darwinism; the double standards of sexual politics; the bankrupt rationale behind patriotism and state propaganda; and hypercapitalism and consumerism, among others.

An ocean of struggles and epiphanies takes Dog to a spiritual ground zero called Virginland, where the story unfolds. It is also in Virginland that Dog unearths an ancient calendar based on a cosmic worldview.

What emerges from the protagonist’s odyssey is not only a cogent depiction of what makes us tick, but, as day follows night, a dazzling new vista for social and spiritual transformation.

With its vibrant style, thematic breadth, and, ultimately, unfettered sense of humanity, Journey to Virginland establishes itself as a groundbreaking literary enterprise and a true original.

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