Recalls for products that could endanger customers are issued weekly by manufacturers and regulatory bodies.
These things can be anything from tainted food to faulty goods.
With details on what was recalled, why it was recalled, and what to do if you have a recalled product, these are five significant food and product recalls you should be aware of this week.
5 food and product recalls between Aug. 18 and Aug. 24
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Start Date |
Week of Aug. 18-24 |
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Who s affected? |
People who purchased pepper jack and brie cheeses, fake Labubu dolls, frozen shrimp from Walmart and certain meat products |
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What s changing? |
See each specific food or product recall for more information |
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What will happen? |
People will have to stop consuming or using the products, return them to their place of purchase, and/or throw the products out. |
These fake Labubu dolls pose a dangerous safety hazard to children
Children may be at risk for this fatal safety hazard, thus the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is sending out an urgent warning to everyone who has bought a bogus Labubu doll.
Small and prone to breaking, the fake Labubus, often called Lafufus, pose a choking hazard to young children.
According to the CPSC, these plush Labubu dolls and keychains are small enough for kids to put in their mouths and obstruct their airways.
Additionally, the dolls are prone to breaking, which could cause choking hazards.
The organization advised customers to stop using the fake toys right away and not purchase them.
You can read our article about this recall to learn more about it.
FDA warning: Don t eat these potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to customers about buying, preparing, and consuming specific Great Value brand frozen shrimp that are offered at Walmart, even though it is not an official recall.
Due to possible contamination with a radioactive isotope that raises the risk of cancer, the FDA issued the warning.
According to the FDA, the radioactive isotope Cesium-137 was discovered in shipping containers at four U.S. seaports, prompting U.S. Customs and Border Protection to notify the agency.
Tail-On Farm’s Frozen Raw Ez PeelThe contamination was found to be present in 2-pound bags of raised white vannamei shrimp that were supplied by BMS Foods in Indonesia.
Despite the fact that some BMS shrimp products did not test positive, the FDA is recommending a recall.
The FDA is collaborating with distributors and retailers to suggest a recall even if one hasn’t been carried out yet.
The impacted goods are as follows:
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Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, lot code: 8005540-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027
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Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, lot code: 8005538-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027
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Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, lot code: 8005539-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027
In Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia, Walmart stores sold the items, the FDA said.
People who may have raw, frozen shrimp from Walmart that fit the specifications in their freezers are being advised by the FDA to discard them rather than cook or eat them.
You can read our post to learn more about this warning.
USDA recalls 32K pounds of meat due to false inspection marks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is recalling 32,000 pounds of different meat products from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC in Edison, New Jersey, because the meats did not pass the federal evaluation procedure.
The government claimed that the recalled meat was incorrectly labeled with EST. 1785, an invalid establishment number.
The following chorizo, ribs, and pork chops are among the recalled meats:
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Homestyle chorizo labeled OLANCHO Chorizo Suelto Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
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Smoked pork chops labeled OLANCHO Chuleta Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
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Smoked chorizo labeled OLANCHO Chorizo Ahumado Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
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Cased homestyle chorizo labeled OLANCHO Chorizo Olanchano Criollo SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
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Smoked BBQ spicy chorizo labeled OLANCHO Chorizo Parrillero SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
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Smoked ribs labeled OLANCHO Costilla Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDURE OS (14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages)
The USDA claims that these goods are hazardous to consume, even though no diseases have been linked to them to date.
These goods were distributed to eateries and shops all around the United States.
See the USDA announcement here for additional details regarding this recall.
Brie cheese recalled due to potential listeria contamination
The FDA has notified New York-based Brie cheese manufacturer Fromi USA to recall 12 containers of its Brie Royal Falcon cheese because of possible listeria contamination.
Between July 24 and August 13, the product was sent to two Brooklyn, New York, specialty cheese shops.
Pasteurized cow’s milk was used to make the cheese, which came in wooden boxes with two pieces each case.
The FDA stated that the product’s lot number was 615.
To date, no illnesses have been reported.
After the cheese’s foreign maker was informed by its health authority that the product was tainted, the recall was started.
Customers are encouraged to return the cheese to the store where they bought it in order to receive a complete refund.
Check out the FDA notification here for additional information about the recall.
More than 5.4K pounds of pepper jack, other varieties of cheese recalled due to listeria contamination
The FDA has recalled more than 5,400 pounds of pepper jack and other cheeses from a distributor in Ohio because of possible listeria contamination.
Following tests conducted by the company, the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op recalled a number of its cheese products due to the presence of listeria.
To date, no illnesses have been reported.
Between July 14 and August 7, the cheeses were delivered throughout Ohio.
The products listed below are being recalled:
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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese 8 ounce packages, 5 pound loaves, 40 pound loaves (Lot Code 251661)
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Copia Collective 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese 8 ounce packages (Lot Code 251661)
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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Horseradish Flavored Cheese 8 ounce packages (Lot Code 2524061)
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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Monterey Jack Cheese 8 ounce packages and 5 pound blocks (Lot Code 251672)
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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese 40 pound blocks (date code 7-16-25B)
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Farmers Cheese 8 ounce packages and 5 pound blocks (Lot Code 251672)
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Farmers Cheese 40 pound blocks (date code 7-16-25B)
It is recommended that customers discard the cheeses or return them to the retailer for a complete refund.
The FDA notice regarding the recall can be seen here for additional details.
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Freeze-dried fruit distributed nationwide recalled due to listeria contamination
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