The latest food recalls involve a varied mix of refrigerated, frozen, pantry, infant formulas, snacks, and grab-and-go foods. Across the board, recall reasons read like a laundry list of usual suspects: Salmonella, E. coli O145, Listeria monocytogenes, Cyclospora, Clostridium botulinum risk, undeclared allergens, and physical contaminants such as glass, plastic and metal. Seriously?
In an effort to help the average consumer make informed shopping decisions when it comes to food, below is an overiew of recently recalled items by the CDC and FDA.
Produce and Prepared Foods
• Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer limiting itself to just a lettuce recall, as jalapeños and jalapeño -containing items have now stepped up to the recall plate following fears of Salmonella. Coast Citrus Distributors is also now recalling fresh jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination. The exhaustive list of foods impacted by this recall covers dips, salsa, guacamole, diced jalapeños, sandwiches, salads, burritos, Pico de Gallo, roast beef sandwiches, and Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp. Affected products have been linked to retail giants across the country like Walmart, Target, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Officials say distribution of affected food items were sold by retailers in 26 states and contain a best-if-used-by date label going as far out as August 16, 2026.
• The Great Jalapeño Recall of 2026 has not left brands like NatureBest, Whole Foods Market, or Costco products unscathed either! This is not a full list of impacted jalapeños items and the Fed’s are still advising all jalapeño-eating consumers, restaurants, retailers, distributors, and foodservice companies not to mess around with any recalled jalapeños or food items that may contain them.
• Say it ain’t so, but comfort food Mac and Cheese also made the recall list! Park Street Deli began recalling 525,645 containers of refrigerated Macaroni and Cheese sold exclusively at Aldi’s Supermarket chains in early June.
Frozen Fruits and Eggs
• E. coli fears led Publix to voluntarily recall every lot of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries on July 29 because of contamination concerns. Both the company’s10-ounce and 48-ounce frozen packages were included in the recall list. Nationwide, frozen blueberries are also mentioned in wider E. coli recall alerts, while the FDA and CDC announced they are jointly investigating Blueberry-gate and due to its pervasive, multi-state impact, officials are urging public caution when consuming organic frozen blueberries. Shoppers who may have frozen blueberries in their freezer and are unsure if their berries are from a retailer or distributor included in the recall, are urged to throw them away. Better safe, than sorry, I guess!
• Even more alarming than blueberries, is a recall from Midwest Poultry Services. Roughly 1.59 million dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs have earned their spot on the nation’s recall list because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination fears. Officials say affected cartons of eggs have a sell-by or best-by date range from July 20 through August 17, 2026. The eggs were reportedly sold under several brand names and were shipped to retailers like Kroger, Brookshire Grocery, foodservice industry customers, and small retailers. For this reason, officials suggest that shoppers check distribution details, dates, and package information to compare with the official recall list before eating any eggs.
• The FDA says to throw away or return Alfalfa sprouts sold under brand names Calco and Everything Sprouts due to contamination concerns from both Salmonella and E. coli. Officials say the sprouts were sold nationwide, the outbreak has been confirmed in 15 states, and to date, 55 people have been sickened and four hospitalized.
Refrigerated and Prepared Items also make the list
•Another week, and Taylor Fresh Foods is still recalling tainted iceberg lettuce from central Mexico over possible Cyclospora contamination. So far, the CDC reports cases of Cyclospora in 47 states, with confirmed laboratory cases climbing to 15,716, hospitalizations from the parasitic infection are at 828, while two American lives have now been lost. According to the FDA, Cyclospora contaminated lettuce has also been used in many prepared food items. When it comes to avoiding Cyclospora contamination, many health professionals advise thoroughly cooking, baking, or boiling fruits and vegetables while the parasite outbreak drags on.
• Always down for a good time, Listeria monocytogenes has caused City Foods to voluntarily pull approximately 3,215 pounds of its ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef. Products being recalled are named Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami, Bea’s Best Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, and Kirsch Delicatessen Style Cooked Corned Beef Brisket. Potentially contaminated products contain a sale-by-date of July 16, with a reported 60-day shelf life. Be sure and check those fridges and freezers, y’all!
• In late July, General Mills began pulling over 700,000 Pillsbury bread rolls from the market following concerns over potential glass contamination. The rolls were baked inside Walmart stores and were also sold inside Walmart bakeries. Officials say they believe most consumers are not affected, however if you are someone who likes to store bread in the freezer you may want to give the rolls a toss. The two products named in the recall are Pillsbury Hard Roll Dough and Kaiser Roll Dough.
Cookies and Snacks too!
• Salmonella crept into the bakery too, leading Hampton Grocer granola and lactation granola to recall their products from the market. Even some dog foods [like Oma’s Pride, Miller Foods Inc., and Fromm’s] and some brands of pistachio nut butter [Bettergoods, impacting 19 states] are also affected.
• Cookies too, have made the nation’s less than exclusive recall list, as retailer Lidl US expanded its Eridanous Shortbread Cookies recall following labeling concerns. According to the brand, some packages do not contain a required English ingredient and allergen label. The list of potentially tainted treats includes Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling and Apricot Filling and Cocoa Topping with Coconut Sprinkles. Officials warn ingredients such as wheat, soy, milk, egg, and tree nuts may not be properly labeled on individual products. If you plan on consuming any of the listed products and have a known allergy to any of the named ingredients, officials urge you to check the recall list prior to consumption.
• Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips began recalling bags by the hundreds of thousands in response to salmonella concerns sometime in June. The recall issued is classified under the FDA’s most serious warning level.
Soups, Frozen Meals, Infant Formula, Dairy— What’s a shopper to do?
• Listeria monocytogenes: the real gift that doesn’t quit giving! Yep, Listeria has also found the time to contaminate Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits. In further soup news, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods says it is recalling prepared items sold near the end of July because metal or aluminum slivers were found and, naturally, considered to be a hazard to the public. According to the USDA, the issued notice also involves 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler, collectively.
• Over 180,000 cans of Amy’s Kitchen Light in Sodium Organic Lentil Soup were recalled in July due to increased spoilage concerns. The soups were sold across 27 states and Canada. Recalled cans are reportedly linked to lot number 60D0924 and have a best before date of April 2027.
• The freezer aisle is also facing recalls. Outshine Fruit Bars in Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry flavors are being recalled due to fears that products may contain glass. Also recalled are PT Organics select 4-ounce Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree pouches. An identified puree packaging flaw could allow a strand of soft, food-grade plastic to enter the product. Retailers Kroger, Meijer, and Target sold the pouches nationwide from March 6 through July 13. Officials caution some best-before dates may extend into 2027.
• MorningStar Farms is recalling their 10.5-ounce Plant Based Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and also its 8-ounce Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties following fears the foods may include hidden plastic pieces. Some packages carry best-if-used-before dates into 2027, so consumers are advised to compare both UPCs and dates with other recall list details.
• All lots of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula mix is being recalled over potential Clostridium botulinum risk, following an infant-botulism investigation. FDA officials warn the formula should not be consumed, and customers should throw the formula away immediately.
• La Ceiba Foods Latin Market is urgently recalling Requesón Salvadoreño and Requesón Mexicano, including products it sold under brand names La Colonia and Selectos Latinos, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes concerns stemming from an ongoing soft-cheese investigation.
• Yusol International Foods expanded its recall of OLA-OLA Pounded Yam to 2, 4, 5, and 10-pound packages due to undeclared milk from sodium caseinate. Rare Aquafaba Powder is recalling its 4-ounce and 12-ounce packages due to its possibly containing undeclared egg pieces, an allergen concern for some.
• Closer to home, Fresh & Ready Foods is yanking Spicy Breakfast Burritos made at its Charlotte, North Carolina, facility from July 9 through July 12 from the market because of undeclared soy and meat. Popular in grab-and-go markets across eight states [Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia], the burritos have a Fresh Thru date of July 20, 2026.
• 624 packages of 15-ounce High Valley Orchard Chocolate Covered Raisins distributed by Lehi Valley Trading Company are being recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.
What about the Beef and Bacon?
• Currently, 30,000 lbs. of raw beef products are being recalled due to the products failure to go through import reinspection after its delivery from Argentina. Officials urge shoppers not to consume any of the recalled products, even when stored inside of freezers.
• In July, Maple Leaf Foods began recalling 12,000 lbs. of its smoked bacon product imported from Canada, because it also failed to be reinspected upon its entry into the American food market. The uninspected bacon was distributed across the states, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Sold under two separate brand names, consumers should be wary of Royale and Top Valu bacon brands.
How can consumers stay safe?
Many products are sold under various distribution names that even vary based on retailers, so a key takeaway for consumers is not to blindly rely on brand names alone. CDC and FDA officials both suggest savvy shoppers stringently review UPCs, lot numbers, establishment or plant details, package sizes, best-by or sell-by dates, production dates, retailers— even compare product photos against the most current FDA or USDA issued recall notices.
Many recalled foods may still be lurking inside freezers, refrigerators, pantries, diaper bags, vending machines, restaurants and store shelves, so customers should stay up to date on recall alerts and follow all instructions for product disposal, refunds, or returns. This is not a complete list of current food recalls. Consumers can find more information about US recalls at https://www.fda.gov and also https://www.fsis.usda.gov