The act of being a consumer in today’s society has become inextricably linked to the occurrence of food recalls. Even businesses that boast about their commitment to the highest standards of food safety may occasionally create items that pose a threat to the health and safety of customers. This may be the case for a number of reasons, including the presence of an allergy that has not been notified or the presence of infectious microorganisms.
Therefore, when manufacturers see or have reason to believe that one of their goods is harmful, they remove it from the shelves and issue a recall to customers, advising them not to consume the product in question.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) both have specific sections on their respective websites where they regularly issue fresh recall notifications.
However, if you do not make it a habit to check both of the government-run websites on a regular basis, it is quite probable that you will completely overlook a food safety warning that applies to anything that is stored in your own pantry. This is especially true if the issue does not make headlines in major news outlets.
Consequently, in order to keep customers informed about which food products they should steer clear of, we have compiled a list of all the significant food recalls that every consumer in the United States ought to be aware of exactly that now.
We will be continually updating this story with the most recent recalls as they are issued throughout the year 2024, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the most recent information whenever it becomes available.
Eggs
Because of a significant salmonella epidemic, all eggs labeled with the names “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” were removed off store shelves in a recall that took place one month ago. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just elevated the recall to Class 1, which is the highest level of recall that may be assigned.
In addition to Michigan, the eggs were dispersed to the states of Wisconsin and Illinois. The recall applies to all egg varieties, carton sizes, and expiry dates, regardless of the type of egg. Consumers who have purchased eggs that have been contaminated are strongly encouraged to refrain from eating them.
Meat products such as BrucePac
A recall has been issued by BrucePac for approximately ten million pounds of ready-to-eat pork products that may have been contaminated with Listeria, a pathogen that may cause illnesses that are transmitted through food. Between the dates of June 19 and October 8, the affected items were sent to establishments and restaurants all around the nation.
Each of these products bears the establishment numbers 51205 or P-51205 printed either inside or under the USDA mark of inspection. The recall applies to dozens of BrucePac products, the complete list of which can be seen on the notification made by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Even though there have been no documented complaints of adverse reactions to the items, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has advised that they be thrown away or returned to the location where they were purchased.
The Grabeez Big Cheese Snack Mix is available
It has been brought to the attention of Truly Good Foods that they are recalling 3.25-ounce cups of Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix. This is due to the fact that the product includes cashews and almonds that have not been mentioned, which might be harmful to anyone who have sensitivities or allergies.
In addition to being sent to distribution facilities in the states of Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas, the snack mix was also distributed to retail outlets in the states of Washington, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Maryland.
A universal product code (UPC) of 0 94184 00439 8 and a best before date of April 16, 2025 imprinted on the bottom of the recalled packages are the two identifying characteristics of the products.
It is strongly recommended that buyers throw away the snack mixes and submit a request for a complete refund on the Truly Good Foods website, despite the fact that there have been no illnesses recorded in connection with the product as of yet.
Milk from Lactaid
A number of different varieties of Lactaid milk were recalled on September 20 due to the possibility that they contained traces of almond, which is not included on the ingredients label. In spite of the fact that no illnesses have been documented to date in connection with the product, this may provide a danger to those who are allergic or sensitive to certain substances.
There are five different Lactaid products that are being recalled: Lactaid Whole Milk, Lactaid 2% Milk, Lactaid 1% Milk, known as Lactaid Fat Free Milk, and Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk. Each of the milk products was shipped to 27 states, all of which are included on the recall notice. The milk products were all marketed in containers that were 96 ounces in capacity.
The notice of recall also provides a list of the codes, best-by dates, and manufacturing dates of the kinds that are affected by the recall. Customers who have buy the products are strongly encouraged to return them to the store where they were purchased in order to receive a complete refund or exchange.