These days, food recalls are an unavoidable and unpleasant part of being a customer. Food companies work hard to make sure their products are safe and of good quality, but sometimes, products get to stores with problems like contamination or allergens that aren’t labeled. If there is a safety issue, the company will return the product so customers don’t get hurt.
People need food recalls to keep everyone safe, but some may not always know about them. Checking the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) or USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) websites daily might make you miss a recall that affects the food in your pantry.
To help people stay updated, we’ve listed the most important food recalls that every American should know about in 2024. Check back often for the most up-to-date information on this list.
Notable Food Recalls in 2024
Here are the most recent bans that might affect the food you buy:
1. Lemonade from Minute Maid with No Sugar
Coca-Cola has called back many Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade cases. By mistake, the normal, full-sugar version of the drink was put in the cans, not the zero-sugar form. This mix-up may seriously risk people who are sensitive to sugar or who need sugar-free goods because of a health condition like diabetes.
12-ounce cans sold in stores in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio are being recalled. Look for the numbers on the cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade you bought in those places. Coca-Cola says the lemonade is no longer on the market and that all recall actions have been completed in the affected areas.
2. Enoki King Mushroom Farm Mushrooms
Many Enoki mushrooms from Enoki King Mushroom Farm were recalled on October 11, 2024, because they might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This dangerous bacteria can make people very sick, especially pregnant women, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.
These mushrooms came in 5.3-ounce packages that were sent to shops all over the country. The goods being recalled have the UPC 860011505600 and the lot code 4877. Even though no sicknesses have been reported yet, people who bought the recalled mushrooms should still take them back to the shop where they were bought and get their money back in full.
3. The Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Eggs
Following a large salmonella incident last month, all Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market eggs were taken off the market. This recall was just raised to a Class 1 recall, meaning it is very dangerous and high-risk.
Stores in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan got the eggs. All box sizes, egg types, and expiration dates are part of the recall. People who bought these eggs shouldn’t eat them. If you keep them in the fridge, you should get rid of them immediately to avoid infection.
4. Meat Products Ready to Eat from BrucePac
A business called BrucePac makes ready-to-eat meat products. They have pulled almost 10 million pounds of those products because they might have Listeria on them. These meat items were sent to restaurants and other businesses nationwide from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024.
Establishment numbers 51205 or P-51205 can be found inside or under the USDA mark of inspection. People who bought these goods or businesses that bought them should look for them. As you can see from the FSIS recall notice, a long list of goods needs to be recalled. There have been no proven reports of illness linked to the goods, but people should still throw them away or return them to where they were bought.
5. The Big Cheese Snack Mix from Grabeez
Granola maker Truly Good Foods has removed Grabeez’s Big Cheese Snack Mix because it has almonds and cashews that weren’t listed on the label. This is very dangerous for people who are allergic to or sensitive to nuts because they could eat the nuts without realizing it and have a life-threatening allergic response.
shops in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas sold the recalled snack mix in 3.25-ounce cups. It was also sold in shops in Washington, D.C., Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The UPC number for the cups in question, and the best-before date is April 16, 2025. People who buy the snack mix should return it to the store where they bought it or use the Truly Good Foods website to get their money back.
6. Lactaid Milk with Almond Traces in It
Several kinds of Lactaid milk were recalled on September 20, 2024, because they may have had almonds in them, which was not mentioned on the label as an allergy. People with nut allergies shouldn’t eat these milk products, even though no allergic responses have been reported yet.
Five types of Lactaid milk are being recalled: Whole Milk, 2% Milk, 1% Milk, Fat-Free Milk, and 2% Calcium-Enriched Milk. 96-ounce containers of these goods were sold in 27 states, which are all mentioned in the recall notice. People who bought these things should take them back to the shop to get their money back or get something else.
7. Hammond’s Mini Waffle Cones Filled with Dark Chocolate
Because of hidden milk, Hammond’s Candies has recalled its Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones. People allergic to dairy may eat the food without realizing it and have an allergic response. The four-ounce bags of tiny cones were sold in shops, on the Hammond’s Candies website, and Amazon. They were sent to Washington, D.C., and 38 other states.
People should look for the UPC code. The returned bags’ labels have dates like “LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025” or “Use By: 03/20/2025.” So far, there has only been one allergic response, but anyone who is allergic to milk should stay away from these cones. People can bring them back to the shop and get their money back in full.
Conclusion
Consumers need to be aware that food recalls happen frequently these days. Food items can sometimes contain allergens, germs, or other safety risks, even when strict safety rules are followed. The FDA and USDA often add recall notes to their websites, but if you don’t check often, it’s easy to miss one.
Read recall notices from reliable sources daily to stay up to date. If you bought an item that has been recalled, follow the instructions and either throw it away or return it.
This can help your health and the health of those you care about. Stay updated on the latest food recalls by bookmarking this page and returning to it often.
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