Numerous food recalls were issued across the U.S. during January due to various safety concerns, including undeclared allergens, potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination, and the presence of foreign matter. This article details the specific recalls, the companies involved, and the potential risks to consumers.
Numerous food recalls were initiated nationwide this month due to undeclared allergens, potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination concerns, possible foreign matter contaminations, and other reasons. Millions of Americans suffer from severe food sensitivities and allergies, according to the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). The nine major food allergens in the U.S. are milk, eggs, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame.
While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. This equates to 1 in 6 Americans becoming sick from contaminated food, resulting in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, as stated on the FDA's website. Newsweek has compiled a list of all food recalls shared by the FDA and the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) from January 1st to January 31st: On January 3rd, the FDA informed consumers that Abbey Specialty Foods was recalling Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive 5.2 oz product and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb 5.2 oz product due to the possibility of listeria contamination. These products were sold in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Colorado. On January 7th, the FDA announced that Dierbergs was recalling all 16oz Premium Home-Style Mashed Potatoes with a sell-by date of January 9, 2025, due to an undeclared allergen of wheat. On January 10th, Lifestyle Evolution Inc. recalled select lots of NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Pretzel nutrition bars as they may have contained undeclared milk. This recall followed 11 consumer reports of allergic reactions, according to the FDA release. Also on January 10th, the FDA published a notice informing consumers that The Mochi Ice Cream Company was recalling 1,350 cases of Peach Mango Sorbet as it may have contained undeclared pasteurized cooked egg white. This product was distributed nationwide through retail stores, and two reports of a minor allergic response had been reported, the release stated at the time. On January 11th, the FSIS announced a recall of frozen cheese and chicken taquito products from Bestway Sandwiches Inc. due to the possibility that the product contains foreign matter. This product was sold nationwide in certain Aldi grocery stores. On January 13th, the FSIS announced a recall for ready-to-eat sausage products from UP Products, LLC 'doing business as Meyer Wholesale' due to an undeclared allergen and misbranding. The product is listed as 'Otto Meyer's Premium Sausage POLISH SAUSAGE' and 'Otto Meyer's Premium Sausage POTATO SAUSAGE.' The recalled sausages were shipped to locations in Wisconsin and Michigan. On January 15th, The Quaker Oats Company issued a recall of a limited number of 2-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix that may have contained undeclared milk, according to the FDA. The product affected by the recall was distributed to certain retailers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah, and Wisconsin. On January 16th, an FDA notice stated that New York Mutual Trading Co. was recalling 7.05 oz of Prepared Monkfish Liver (Ankimobo) because the package label contained undeclared milk allergen. The Prepared Monkfish Liver was distributed in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, primarily through restaurants and some retail stores. On January 17th, Monkey Spit recalled three of its barbecue sauces, according to an FDA notice. Monkey Mop BBQ Sauce (best by: 11/07/2026A) was recalled as it may have contained undeclared milk. Swamp Mob BBQ Sauce (best by: 12/13/2025A) was recalled as it may have contained undeclared soy. Atomic Mop BBQ Sauce (best by: 03/19/2026D) was recalled as it may have contained undeclared wheat and milk. These sauces were distributed locally in retail stores on the central coast of California and through mail orders on the company's site. On January 20th, a notice posted by the FDA said that Wismettac Asian Foods was recalling 2.46 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor as the product contained undeclared milk. This product was distributed to stores nationwide. A January 21st FDA notice announced that D. COLUCCIO & SONS was recalling its 300-gram packages of 'Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops' chocolate chip cookies as they may have contained almonds. They were distributed nationwide via retail stores and mail orders. On January 22nd, an FDA notice stated that Apna Wholesale was recalling its 7oz and 14oz 'Paras Premium Golden Raisins' because they contain undeclared Sulphur Dioxide (sulfites). These products were distributed in New York and Massachusetts through Apna Bazar Farmers Market retail stores.
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