Recalled Food This Week: A List of Products You Should Avoid

As consumers, it’s crucial to stay informed about food recalls to ensure our safety and the safety of our families. Recalls can happen due to various reasons, including contamination, allergenic materials, and incorrect labeling. In this article, we’ll provide you with a list of recalled food products this week, so you can check your kitchen and eliminate any potentially hazardous items.

Meat and Poultry Recalls

1. Walmart’s Great Value Frozen Chicken Nuggets: Approximately 93,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets have been recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were sold in Walmart stores across the United States.
2. Cargill’s Ground Beef: About 66,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination. The products were sold to retail locations in the Midwest and Northeast regions.

Dairy and Eggs Recalls

1. Mayfair Farms’ Organic Half-Gallons of Milk: Two batches of organic half-gallons of milk have been recalled due to possible contamination with bacteria. The products were sold in New Jersey and New York.
2. Wegmans’ Organic Large Brown Eggs: Approximately 11,000 dozen large brown eggs have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products were sold in Wegmans stores across the Northeast.

Bakery and Confectionery Recalls

1. Entenmann’s Limited Edition Strawberry Frosted Donuts: About 20,000 packages of donuts have been recalled due to possible contamination with gluten. The products were sold in grocery stores across the United States.
2. Ferrara Candy Company’s Jelly Beans: Approximately 1.4 million bags of jelly beans have been recalled due to potential food allergen contamination. The products were sold in supermarkets and online retailers.

Canned and Packaged Goods Recalls

1. Food Lion’s Canned Black Beans: About 1,500 cases of canned black beans have been recalled due to possible contamination with foreign matter. The products were sold in Food Lion stores across the East Coast.
2. Kashi’s 7-Grain Cereal: Approximately 20,000 boxes of cereal have been recalled due to potential contamination with insects. The products were sold in grocery stores across the United States.

What to Do

If you’ve purchased any of the recalled products, please follow these steps:

1. Check the product packaging for the recall logo or additional information.
2. Check the expiration date or “best by” date to ensure you’re not consuming expired products.
3. Return the product to the store where you purchased it or contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
4. Discard any products that are past their expiration date or have been contaminated in any way.

Stay informed and keep your family safe by regularly checking for food recalls. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to the relevant authorities or manufacturers.

Source:

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Corporate websites of the affected companies

Remember, food safety is a top priority. Always check your food products and keep your kitchen clean to minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses.