Recalls

Food recalls happen when products are found unsafe and removed from shelves to protect public health. We keep you informed about the latest recalls and safety alerts from the FDA, USDA, and industry leaders so you can protect yourself and your family. Our coverage explains what products are affected, why they're being recalled, and what to do if you've purchased them.

Canada Adds to HVP Recall List

The hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) recall in Canada is not over. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued another warning March 31 to the public not to consume foods on

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Apr 2010

HVP Recall Smaller Than Expected

To steal a lyric or two from the late great jazz and pop singer Peggy Lee, “If that’s all there is, then let’s keep dancing.” Three weeks ago,

By Dan Flynn

/ 26 Mar 2010

Snack Mixes, Cashews Recalled for Salmonella

Another company that gets its pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company recalled several of its own products over the weekend for possible Salmonella contamination. Elgin, IL-based John B. Sanfilippo &

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Mar 2010

Perdue Recalls Turkey Sausage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a low health risk, second-class recall over the weekend. It involves about 10,368 pounds of

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Mar 2010

Americans Warned About Canadian Recall

A public health alert is out in the United States about ready-to-eat meat from Canada. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Mar 2010

Cheese Spreads Recalled for HVP

The ongoing recall of products made with hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) made by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., located in North Las Vegas, NV, continues to grow. The latest additions to

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Mar 2010

Sesame Seeds Recalled For Salmonella

Two California spice companies Monday recalled sesame seeds after learning from their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have yet been associated with either of

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Mar 2010

No Inspections Prompts Two Recall Actions

Two meat and poultry recalls occurred over the weekend for products that did not get proper inspections. The companies involved were based in New York and Nevada. The most recent

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Mar 2010

HVP Adding Up in US; Questions in Canada

More products made with hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) from Basic Food Flavors in Nevada were being recalled in the United States as Canadians Friday questioned if their own food safety

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Mar 2010

More Victims, More Pepper Recalled

The nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo grew some today in both numbers of victims and recalled products. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta said 249

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Mar 2010

Expanded Pet Food Recall Brings Changes

Nature’s Variety expanded a recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats to include the “Best If Used By” dates of 10/29/10 and 11/

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Mar 2010

More HVP Products Recalled

Three more companies are recalling products for potential Salmonella contamination from Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP). Nestle Professional North America is recalling roughly 6,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat bacon, Procter

By Zach Mallove

/ 9 Mar 2010

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Recalls

Canada Adds to HVP Recall List

HVP Recall Smaller Than Expected

Snack Mixes, Cashews Recalled for Salmonella

Perdue Recalls Turkey Sausage

Americans Warned About Canadian Recall

Cheese Spreads Recalled for HVP

Sesame Seeds Recalled For Salmonella

No Inspections Prompts Two Recall Actions

HVP Adding Up in US; Questions in Canada

More Victims, More Pepper Recalled

Expanded Pet Food Recall Brings Changes

More HVP Products Recalled

Your Support Protects Public Health