Fiji Water & Every Other Major Food Recall You Need to Know About Right Now
Food recalls have become an inevitable part of being a consumer in today's world. Even companies that tout the best food safety practices may sometimes produce foods that present a safety risk to consumers, whether it's because they contain an undeclared allergen or are contaminated with infectious bacteria. So when producers discover or suspect that one of their products is unsafe, they pull it from shelves and warn customers against consuming the item by issuing a recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) both have dedicated pages on their websites where they frequently publish new recall notices. But unless you make a point of checking both government-run sites daily, it's very possible that you could entirely miss a food safety warning that pertains to something in your own pantry—especially if it doesn't make major news headlines.
So, to keep consumers up to date on which food products they should avoid, we've rounded up all the major food recalls that every American consumer should know about right now. We will be continuously updating this story with the latest recalls as they are announced throughout 2024, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the latest.
Fiji Water
More than 78,000 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water were recently recalled after manganese and three strains of bacteria were detected in the product during testing. Manganese is an essential nutrient found in many types of rocks, but high levels of exposure may cause health issues such as behavioral changes and other nervous system effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Fiji explained in an X post that the recalled water "never posed any health or safety risk." However, the recall was issued after customers complained of a discoloration quality issue in certain bottles.
The recall only applies to 500-milliliter bottles sold in 24-packs on Amazon between Feb. 1 and March 3 this year. The bottles have production dates of Nov. 11, 2023; Nov. 12, 2023; Nov. 13, 2023; Nov. 24, 2023; or Nov. 25, 2023. Additionally, the cases have a universal product code (UPC) of 632565000043, while the bottles themselves have a UPC of 632565000012.
A Fiji spokesperson told Allrecipes that they've already collected most of the bottles.
"[The recall] affected products that were sold through only one distributor, and 99% of all those affected bottles were reclaimed, with the remainder in warehouses to be returned."
Crecelac&Farmalac infant formulas
The Texas-based food company Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has recalled several types of infant formulas sold in the United States because they were not evaluated by the FDA before going to market.
The recall applies to Crecelac Infant 0-12 formula with a UPC of 8 50042 40847 6; Farmalac 0-12 formula with a UPC of 8 50042 40841 4; and Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose formula with a UPC of 8 50042 40839 1. All of the recalled formulas were sold in 12.4-ounce cardboard and aluminum cans at retailers in Texas. They should all have expiration dates of either 8/2025 or 9/2025.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the products to date, customers were urged to stop using the recalled formulas and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Aldi Deli Macaroni Salad
If you recently purchased macaroni salad from Aldi, you're going to want to check your fridge immediately. The discount grocer is recalling the product because it was incorrectly labeled as coleslaw on the bottom. The incorrect label doesn't declare wheat, a common food allergen that can pose a risk to customers with sensitivities or allergies.
The Aldi Deli Macaroni Salad was distributed in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Vermont. The recall only applies to to 32-ounce containers with a use by date of June 3, 2024.
Anyone concerned about undeclared wheat allergens should discard the macaroni salad or return it to their local Aldi for a full refund.
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Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak&Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food
A new food safety issue announced on May 17 applies to a product geared toward pets rather than humans. Pedigree's Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak&Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food was just recalled because it may contain loose metal pieces, which could pose a health hazard to pets.
The recall only impacts 44-pound bags of the kibble with a best by date of March 4, 2025, and a lot code of 410B2TXT02. The impacted products were sold by Walmart stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Though no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the dog food, consumers are urged to immediately stop using it. Those interested in initiating a return should contact supplier Mars Petcare US at (800) 525-5273.
S&S Cup Saimin
More than 37,000 cases of S&S Cup Saimin (ready-to-heat noodle soup cups) were just recalled because they may contain undeclared egg white powder, which can pose a risk to those sensitivities or allergies. The impacted products all have a universal product code (UPC) of either 085315089056 or 085315089070. They were distributed in Hawaii, as well as in certain parts of California, Nevada, and Utah.
The recall only applies to cups with specific lot codes, which can be found on the top of each lid. Recalled cups produced in 2023 have lot codes that fall between 1624001 and 1624129, while those produced in 2024 have codes that fall between 1624001 and 1624129
While no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product to date, consumers who purchased the recalled items were urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Aldi's Happy Farms cream cheese products
Aldi has recalled several varieties of cream cheese that may be contaminated with salmonella, a common cause of foodborne illness. The affected products were sold at certain Aldi locations in Washington D.C. and the following 28 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The recall applies to eight-ounce cups of Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread with the universal product code (UPC) of 4099100101881, eight-ounce cups of Happy Farms Chive&Onion Cream Cheese Spread with a UPC of 4099100101751, eight-ounce cups of Happy Farms Cream Cheese Spread with a UPC of 4099100101737, and eight-ounce cups of Happy Farms Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread with a UPC of 4099100101744. Only versions of these products with specific sell by dates—all of which are listed on the recall notice—are subject to the recall.
Customers who still have the potentially contaminated cream cheese at home should either discard it or return it to their local Aldi for a full refund.
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Walmart's Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds
Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds distributed at Walmart stores nationwide were recalled on May 10 because they may contain salmonella, though no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.
The recall applies to 32-ounce bags with a lot code of 24095 C018, an expiration date of Oct. 30, 2026, and a UPC of 078742300665. Consumers are being urged to discard any bags of chia seeds impacted by the recall. Those who would like a replacement for the discarded item should contact supplier Natural Sourcing International at (818) 405-9705 or customerservice@organically-simple.com.
Hy-Vee Cream Cheese + Cookies&Cream Mix
Hy-Vee, a regional grocery chain with locations in the Midwest and South, just announced a recall for a couple of cream cheese products and its Cookies&Cream Mix because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall applies to 8-ounce tubs of Hy-Vee Whipped Cream Cheese Spread and 12-ounce tubs of Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread, as well as 4-ounce and 16-ounce packs of Hy-Vee Cookies&Cream Mix.
Customers should take note that these products are only subject to the recall when they have certain universal product codes (UPC), best by dates, and lot numbers. All of this information and more is listed on the recall notice. Anyone who has one of the recalled items at home should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee for a refund.
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Palmer Candy Company white confectionary treats
Palmer Candy Company is recalling a variety of treats and snacks because they come with a white confectionary coating that may be contaminated with salmonella.
These products were sold nationwide at Walmart, HyVee, Target, and Dollar General stores. They were also sent to other distributors across Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Nearly 30 items were recalled in total, including Walmart's Peanut Butter Snack Mix, the Munchy Medley snack mixes sold at Casey's convenience stores, and plenty of Palmer Candy brand items. Consumers who recently purchased a white confectionary-coated treat or snack should check out the full list of recalled items on the FDA notice.
Only versions of each product with specific best by dates are included in the recall. Consumers can find all of that information on the recall notice as well. Palmer Candy Company urged customers who purchased any of the recalled products to return them for a refund.
Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts
Hormel Foods announced a recall for two Planters products on May 2 after discovering that they may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause foodborne illness.
The recall applies to 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts. These were only shipped to Publix distribution warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia.
The recalled peanuts have a UPC of 2900002097 and a "Best If Used By" date of 4/11/2025, while the mixed nuts have a UPC of 2900001621 and a "Best If Used By" date of 4/5/2026. While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recalled products, Hormel advised consumers to discard them or exchange them at the place of purchase.
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Apco Premium Chorizo
While not technically a recall, the FSIS issued a public health alert on May 2 for Apco Premium Chorizo sold at H-E-B stores in Texas. The agency advised people against consuming the product after a consumer reported finding pieces of hard plastic and metal in the chorizo.
The alert applies to 12-ounce vacuum-sealed packages with a best by date of 5/12/2024 and the establishment number "EST. 602" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The chorizo is no longer available for purchase in stores and there have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness. However, any consumers who still have the recalled product at home should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
Walmart ground beef
More than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold at Walmart were recalled on May 1 because they may be contaminated with E. Coli—bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans.
The recall applies to plastic-wrapped trays containing various types of ground beef and burger patties, all of which should have the establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the product label. Consumers who suspect they may have some of the impacted beef at home should check out the recall notice, which provides a full list of the affected products and lot codes and weights that can be used to identify them. The notice also includes photos of all the recalled items.
The FSIS urged consumers to discard the recalled beef or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
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Martinelli's Apple Juice
Martinelli's is recalling certain one-liter apple juice bottles because they were found to contain higher levels of inorganic arsenic than what's permitted by the FDA.
Exposure to inorganic arsenic "is associated with adverse human health effects, including cancer, diabetes, adverse birth outcomes, and cardiovascular and neurodevelopmental effects," according to the FDA. While it isn't possible to completely eliminate arsenic from the food supply or environment, the FDA set limits on how much of the contaminant can be present in a food item.
Kroger, Publix, Target, Winn-Dixie, and Whole Foods are among the retailers that sell Martinelli's apple juice. The recall applies to bottles with a best by date of March 9, 2026 or March 10, 2026. Martinelli's urged retailers to immediately stop selling the impacted apple juice and notify any customers who purchased it.
Gibson Farms Walnuts
Gibson Farms is recalling its Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because they may be contaminated with E. Coli. The recall was announced amid an E. Coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts that has already sickened 12 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An investigation is currently underway to pinpoint the potential source of the contamination.
The FDA believes the recalled walnuts were sold in hundreds of stores across 19 states, including several Whole Foods locations. Consumers can view the full list of retailers where they may have been sold here.
The walnuts came in 25-pound boxes with the lot numbers 3325-043 and 3341-501 and the expiration dates 5/21/25 and 6/7/25. However, they "may have been repacked from their original packaging or sold in bulk," the recall notice said. The CDC urged customers who suspect they have some of the impacted product at home to ask the store where they purchased them if any recalled walnuts were sold there.
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H-E-B Creamy Creations Ice Cream cups
H-E-B is recalling several flavors of its 3-ounce Creamy Creations ice cream cups because they may contain metal. The ice cream cups were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico, as well as Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores.
The recall applies to 12–count packages containing the following three flavors: chocolate, vanilla/chocolate combo, and lime/orange sherbet combo. Only products with specific UPCs and dates listed on the packaging—all of which can be found in the recall announcement—are subject to the recall.
While no injuries have been reported in connection to the ice cream, H-E-B urged customers to avoid consuming them and return them for a refund.
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802 VT Frozen Meat Pizza
The Vermont-based company 802 VT Frozen just recalled about 8,000 pounds of its frozen "MEAT!!!" pizzas because they may contain an undeclared allergen: soy. The affected pizzas were distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The recall only applies to 17.8-ounce cardboard boxes with the establishment number "EST. 46308" inside the USDA mark of inspection and "best if used by" dates of April 25, 2024, through April 25, 2025.
While there have been no reports of adverse reactions to the pizzas, the FSIS urged anyone who purchased them to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
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Mug Root Beet
Your can of Mug Root Beer may actually be filled with a sugar-free variety, according to one of the latest recall announcements. PepsiCo has recalled nearly 2,000 cases of the soda after discovering that they contain Mug Zero Sugar root beer, but were mislabeled as the full sugar version.
The recall applies to 12-pack cases of Mug Root Beer distributed in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The affected products should have the code "JUL2224XXXXAS02234" and a best by date of July 22, 2024. Though the recall announcement didn't include any instructions for those who still have the affected sodas at home, consumers are usually urged to discard recalled products.
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Stockmeyer Prosciutto
Nearly 86,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto were recalled on April 24 because they were produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection. Equivalence is the process in which the FSIS "determines whether a country's food safety inspection system achieves an appropriate level of public health protection as applied domestically by FSIS in the United States," according to the agency's website.
The affected prosciutto was shipped to retailers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The recall only applies to 5.29-ounce plastic packages with certain lot codes and "best before" dates.
The impacted lot codes are: 09118-3A, 09118-3B, 09120-3A, 09120-3B, 13133-3A, 13133-3B, 13104-3A, 13104-3B, 13105-3A, 13105-3B, 13109-3A, and 13109-3B. The impacted "best before" dates are: 4/28/2024, 5/26/2024, 7/7/2024, 8/4/2024, 8/11/2024, and 10/7/2024.
While there have been no reports of adverse reactions to the prosciutto, the FSIS urged consumers to discard the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase.
Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
The condiment and sauce brand Primal Kitchen is recalling more than 2,000 cases of avocado oil, but not because of an issue with the oil itself. Rather, the recall announcement warns that the 750-milliliter glass bottles the oil comes in may be prone to breakage.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection to the product. The recall only applies to individual bottles with the UPC of 8-5523200719-4 and cases of bottles with the UPC of 108552320071910000. The impacted batches—which were sold in the eastern United States, California, and online nationwide—also have a "Best When Used By" date between Aug. 19, 2025 and Aug. 21, 2025.
Consumers who have one of the affected bottles should discard it and contact Primal Kitchen at (888) 774-6259.
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Feel Good Foods Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels
Any consumer with gluten allergies or sensitivities should take caution before consuming Feel Good Foods-branded mini bagels. The brand just announced a recall for its gluten-free plain and everything-flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels because they may contain gluten due to cross-contamination.
The bagels, which can be found in the frozen section, were distributed to retailers nationwide. Feel Good Foods initiated the recall after one consumer reported an adverse reaction to gluten from the product.
Packages of the plain mini bagels with the UPC 89903900283 and packages of the everything mini bagels with the UPC 89903900286 are subject to the recall. Any consumers with gluten allergies or sensitivities who still have a box should dispose of them or visit the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Garden Veggie Straw Variety Pack
Variety packs of Garden Veggie Straws are currently subject to a voluntary recall because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. The recall only applies to certain variety packs of the snack sold at select Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club locations between March 18 and March 28 this year. The one-ounce bags of Garden Veggie Sea Salt straws that come in the pack specifically may have been exposed to a milk allergen, which can pose a risk to people with sensitivities who consume them unknowingly.
Packages with the UPC Code 08-29515-32543 and the following best by or use by dates on the outer case are subject to the recall: 03SEP24MT, 26AUG24MT, 27AUG24MT, 25AUG24MT, 21AUG24MT. The individual one-ounce bags should also have a best by or use by date of 27AUG24MT.
None of the brand's other snacks are included in the recall. Any consumers who have the recalled packages should discard them and contact the company for a full refund at https://gardenveggiesnacks.com/contact-us/.
Tropicale Foods Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack
On March 29, Tropicale Foods announced a recall for more than 5,000 units of its Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack. The recall notice revealed that the mango bars in the variety packs may be contaminated with salmonella.
The product was distributed in parts of Europe, Washington D.C., and 16 American states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
Only packages with a best by date of 10/11/2025 are subject to the recall. While no illnesses have been reported yet, consumers were urged to refrain from consuming the bars and dispose of them.
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Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted&Salted Whole Cashews
Trader Joe's issued a recall for its 50% Less Salt Roasted&Salted Whole Cashews on March 17 because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled cashews were sold in 16 states, the full list of which is compiled on the Trader Joe's website.
The recall only applies to packages of the snack with the following lot numbers and "Best Before" dates:
Lot #: T12139 – Best Before: Feb. 21, 2025
Lot #: T12140 – Best Before: March 1, 2025
Lot #: T12141 – Best Before: March 8, 2025
Lot #: T12142 – Best Before: March 10, 2025
While no illnesses have been reported, Trader Joe's urged customers to return packages with the recalled lot numbers and best by dates to either discard them or return them for a full refund.
Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews
If you have a container of Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews in your pantry, check the packaging before grabbing a handful. The supplier for the private label snack sold at Walmart just recalled the product because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk, two allergens that can pose a risk to consumers with sensitivities. The recall announcement posted on the FDA website explains that a limited number of cans containing coconut cashews were mislabeled as Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews.
The recall applies to 8.25-ounce containers with a best by date of July 8, 2025, on the bottom of the can and the UPC 078742133348. The potentially impacted cans were sold at Walmart stores in 30 states and through the grocer's website.
While no adverse reactions to the cashews have been reported to date, customers who still have the recalled snack at home should either discard it or return it to a Walmart store for a full refund.
This story has been updated to include new information, fact-checking, and copyedits.
