2021 Food Recalls and Safety Alerts

Flagship Food Group of Eagle, Idaho, is recalling a limited number of cases of TJ Farms Select brand frozen cauliflower.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following product -- imported from China and distributed in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin -- is being recalled:

• 16-oz packages of TJ Farms Cauliflower, lot code 2077890089. UPC 75544000604-3

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard it.

Consumers with questions may call the firm at (800) 292-9600 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST).

Oregon Lox Company of Eugene, Ore., is recalling various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The list of the recalled products -- packaged in plastic, vacuum-sealed containers and shipped frozen on common carriers to Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington -- may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 233-1850, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PST).

Southeastern Grocers is recalling Fisherman’s Wharf brand Jumbo Cooked Shrimp.

The product may be contaminated with listeria.

The recalled product -- which comes in a 16-20 count 16-oz. bag with UPC 2114003262 and a best by date of 04/05/2023 -- was sold in all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, and Winn-Dixie stores.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard or return it to any Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, or Winn-Dixie store for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Southeastern Grocers toll-free at (844) 745-0463, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT), and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT).

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling a limited number of cases of garden salad.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of recalled products -- with the lot codes and Best if Used By dates on the upper right corner of the bag and the UPC code on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag, may be found here.

The recalled products were sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard them.

Consumers with questions may call the firm at (800) 356-3111 24 hours a day.

Fullei Fresh of Miami, Fla., is recalling bean sprouts and soy sprouts.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported. 

The recalled products are listed below:

• Conventional bean sprouts are sold in 5-lb bulk, 10-lb bulk and 8-oz retail packs.
• Organic bean sprouts are sold in 5-lb bulk and 4-oz retail packs.
• Soy sprouts are sold in 5-lb bulk and 10-lb bulk.

The lot numbers, running consecutively between 251 and 271, are printed on the retail packs and on bulk cardboard boxes in the barcode (the last 3 digits.)

The recalled products were harvested and shipped to distributors between September 14, 2021, and October 5, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard them.

Consumers with questions may contact dannielle@fulleifresh.com.

Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q of Nashville, Tenn., is recalling approximately 3,140 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked pork barbecue.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, but there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions

The following frozen item, produced on September 7-8, 2021, and packaged on September 8, 2021, is being recalled:

• 20-lb. boxes of “Nick’s FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q” with a case code of 23452 and a use by date of 09/2022.

The recalled product, bearing the establishment number “EST. 17863” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was distributed to several institutions, including school locations in North Carolina from a commercial sale, and was not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.

What to do

Institutions that have these items in their freezers should discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm by email at patrick.lewis@nicksfamousbarbq.com or rich.dupont@nicksfamousbarbq.com.

Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, Maine, is recalling 5,749 pounds of frozen cooked lobster meat.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide through wholesale distributors, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call the company at (207) 367-0950 from 8:00 am, to 4:00 pm (EST).

Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co., of Seattle, Wash., is recalling approximately 2,048 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken and pork hot dogs.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following frozen ready-to-eat item, produced on May 19, 2021, is being recalled:

• 12-oz vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Argentina MIGHTY MEATY CHICKEN AND PORK HOTDOG JUMBO” and SELL BY 051922.

The recalled product, bearing the establishment number “EST. P-17524” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to a distributor in California and further distributed to retail locations.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they are advised to discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Espi's Sausage and Tocino Co., at (206) 722-3365 or by email at espisfood@yahoo.com.

Baker Farms is recalling Baker Farms, Kroger and SEG Grocers brands of Kale.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio and Virginia, may be found here.

The Best By Date and Production Code are located on the front of each package.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume the, but discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (229) 769-3113 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (EST), or by email at richard@bakerfamilyproduce.com.

The Kroger Co. is recalling 16-oz. Bags of kale, produced by Baker Farms.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There are no reports of illnesses to date.

The recalled product, with the UPC 11110-18170 and a best by date of 09-18-2021 printed on the front of the package below the light blue bar, was sold at Kroger grocery stores in the Columbus, Nashville and Atlanta Divisions, servicing Columbus and Toledo, Ohio; Knoxville, Tenn; eastern West Virginia, and Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Kroger at (800) KROGERS Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (EST), and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM (EST).

Loki Fish Company of Seattle, Wash., is recalling 4-oz. packages of Keta Salmon Lox.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product is packaged in a plastic package on a coated board with UPC code 92103 00111. There are no best by dates on the package.

It was distributed through Cherry Sprout Produce in Portland, Ore., and Central Co-op and Pacific Coast Harvest in Seattle, Wash., and also sold at the University District and West Seattle Farmers Markets in Washington.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase or to Loki Fish Company at the farmers market for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Loki Fish Company at (206) 937-1048, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by email at (hing@lokifish.com.

Hostess Brands is recalling Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns and Soft White Hot Dog Buns.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

There are no reports of illness to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold to distributors, convenience stores and other retail stores throughout the U.S., may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 483-7253 or online at www.hostesscakes.com.

Excalibur Seasoning Company of Pekin, Ill., is recalling 17 bottles of Haen Meats 1959 House Blend.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illness have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in 6.5 oz. clear plastic shaker bottles, lot number 107-354 and UPC 729009768154, began shipping on July 14, 2021 and reached consumers through a retailer located in the 54130 zip code of Wisconsin.

No illness have been reported to date.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Excalibur Seasoning at (309) 347-1221 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Old Souls Farms of St. Paris, Ohio, is recalling various greenhouse leafy green products.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall include Arugula, Basil, Finstar, Green Bibb, Romaine and Spring Mix in bulk product sizes ranging from 1 – 25-lb clear bags.

A list of the recalled products may be found here.

In addition, clamshell packaging was affected, ranging in sizes of 1-oz, 4-oz, and 5-oz, with lot codes 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202 and 203

The expiration dates for all Arugula, Finstar, Green Bibb, Romaine, and Spring Mix are 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, and 7/30/2021. The Basil expiration dates are 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, and 7/27/2021.

The lot codes and best by dates are at the bottom of the clamshell.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them immediately.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (937) 802- 9192 Monday – Friday, from 7 am – 3 pm (ET).

5000 Years Foods of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Sliced Cabbage Kimchi, Whole Cabbage Kimchi, Julrado Whole Cabbage Kimchi, Julrado Sliced Cabbage Kimchi, No Msg Whole Cabbage Kimchi, No Msg Sliced Cabbage Kimchi, No Msg Julrado Whole Cabbage Kimchi, No Msg Julrado Sliced Cabbage Kimchi, White Kimchi, Baby Napa Kimchi.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product was distributed in ILLINOIS where the product was further distributed and it reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.

The recalled product, sold in 5-gal plastic tubs, and 128-oz, 64-oz, 32-oz, & 16-oz glass jars under the 5000 Years Foods brand name with code information “09052021” through “09252021” on the top of the lid, was distributed in Illinois where the product was further shipped and reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (773) 509-8600, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

LSG Sky Chefs is recalling chicken salad sandwiches.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There are no reports of illnesses to date.

The chicken salad sandwiches, produced for Circle K stores in the Phoenix, Ariz., and Southern California areas, are packaged with Circle K branding, contain the UPC code 815138013996, and were sold between June 1 and July 5, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to Circle K for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact David Margulies or Shane Sumrow, (214) 368-0909 Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (CST).

Smilin’ Bob’s is recalling 1,261 cases of Smilin’ Bob’s Original Smoked Fish Dip and Smilin’ Bob’s All Natural Smoked Fish Dip.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products with the “Best If Use By” dates on the side of each container and the lot number on the side or the lid may be found here.

The recalled products were sold by retailers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call (305) 395-8382 at any time.

Banner Smoked Fish of Brooklyn, N.Y is expanding its earlier recall to include smoked fish, salads, pickled fish products listed here.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled products, which come in various sizes in both air pack and vacuum packages with the lot number or sell by date on the back, were sold through retailers and distributors, and also online in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Nebraska, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 449 – 1400 Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM (EST).

California Terra Garden of Commerce, Calif., is recalling all cases of Seafood Mushrooms, imported from China.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 5.3-oz clear plastic package with the description “Seafood Mushroom” in English and French, and Guan’s logo in the front with UPC code, 859267007501 and product code is 3460 at the back top right, was sold in retail stores nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at (323) 597-0346, Monday through Friday. 9 am -- 4 pm.

Banner Smoked Fish of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling the smoked fish in all package sizes, all package types and all lots listed here.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date

The recalled products, which come in various sizes in both air pack and vacuum packages with the lot number or sell by date on the back, were sold through retailers and distributors, and also online in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Nebraska, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 449 – 1400 from 8 AM – 4 PM (EST).

Rainfield Marketing Group of Vernon, Calif., is recalling all cases of of enoki mushrooms imported from Korea.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 150-gram clear plastic and orange package with UPC code 085412004020, was sold in retail stores nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (323) 825-2825, Monday – Friday, from 7:00AM to 4:00PM.

Concord Farms of Vernon, Calif., is recalling enoki mushrooms grown in Korea.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No infections have been reported or confirmed.

The recalled product, packaged in a 5.3-oz or 7-oz black, yellow and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Concord Farms” logo above “fresh enoki mushrooms” and barcode number 049995041049, was sold in retail stores in California.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (323) 582-6000 Monday -- Friday, from 7am to 3pm (PST).

Interstate Food Products of Lakewood, Colo., is recalling Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Queso and Spicy Queso.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following items, which come in a 13.5-oz., clear plastic package, sold in Whole Foods Rocky Mountain Region, and the Denver metro area for Natural Grocers, are being recalled:

• Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese stores, UPC code is 63818396147
• Little Hatches Queso dip UPC code 638183961496
• Little Hatches Spicy Queso dip UPC code 7051005091000

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (720) 626-9917, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 -- 3:00 (EDT) or by email at admin@littlehatches.com.

Guan’s Mushroom Company of Commerce, Calif., is recalling all cases of its Enoki Mushroom, which was imported from China.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 200g/7.05-oz, clear plastic package with UPC code 810023170303 and product code RY3428A or RY3434A, was shipped from California, New York and Pennsylvania produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at (323) 223-1188.

Golden Medal Mushroom of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling all cases of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea).

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product UPC 809165582015, which comes in a 200g/7.05-oz clear plastic and green package with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English and labeled “Product of Korea,”was distributed to California, Illinois and Texas, by produce distributors, or through wholesalers to retail stores nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at (213) 892-9966. Monday – Friday, 6:30AM – 1:00PM.

MG Foods of Charlotte, N.C., is expanding its earlier recall of turkey sandwiches.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the additional products, packaged in clear plastic wedges & plastic wrap were distributed between March 3, 2021 and March 5, 2021 and packaged in clear plastic wedges & plastic wrap and sold exclusively by vending machines and micro markets in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia from March 3 – 5, 2021, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard them.

Consumers with questions or who want to request a full refund may contact MG Foods at (855) 424-8390 Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 7:00 pm (EST).

MG Foods of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling various turkey sandwiches.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products sold from March 3 – 5, 202 in clear plastic wedges & paper bags at distributors in the Charlotte Douglas Airport and through vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard any they have left.

Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact MG Foods at (855) 424-8390 Monday thru Friday. 7:00am – 7:00 pm (EST).

J&J Distributing of St. Paul, Minn., is recalling approximately 33 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry salads and wrap products.

The products may be contaminted with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following fully cooked, not shelf stable salads and wraps, produced and packaged on February 23, 2021, with a “Sell-by” date of February 28, 2021, on the label, are being recalled:

• 9-oz. plastic container of “COBB SALAD” on the product label.
• 10-oz. plastic container of “Because life is delicious. tastebuds Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Wrap” on the label.
• 10-oz. plastic container of “Because life is delicious. tastebuds Turkey Ranch Club Wrap” on the label.
• 10-oz. plastic container of “Because life is delicious. tastebuds Chicken Caesar Wrap” on the label.
• 12-oz. plastic container of “Because life is delicious. tastebuds Southwest Style Chicken Salad” on the label.
• 12-oz. plastic container of “Southwest Style Chicken Salad” on the label.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 38450” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Jason Jaynes at (651) 292-3822.

J&J Distributing of St. Paul, Minn., is recalling multiple Taco, dip and sandwich products.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold in retail stores nationwide, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased any of the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (651) 221-0560, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.

El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., is recalling all fresh cheese products (queso fresco, soft).

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The CDC reports seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes in four states.

The list of the recalled products, with expiration dates through March 28, 2021, may be found here.

The Grandpa (El Abuelito) Cheese brand was sold in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York; the Rio Grande products were sold in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland; and Río Lindo was sold in North Carolina and Maryland.

The recalled products were sold in supermarkets, wholesale stores and retailers until February 16, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products listed should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact El Abuelito at (973) 345-3503, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm (EST) and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm (EST).

Orca Specialty Foods is recalling One Ocean brand Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 300-gram package with UPC code 25984 00005 3, was sold in Canada's British Columbia province

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the store where purchased

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (604) 574-6722, ext. 223.

Publix Super Markets is recalling select Publix Steam In Bag vegetables containing a specific butternut squash ingredient.

The butternut squash may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no illness reported to date.

A list of the recalled products may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product may return it to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at (800) 242-1227 online at www.publix.com.

Pero Family Farms Food Company is recalling its Butternut Squash Trays.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date

A list of the recalled products, packaged in a flexible clear plastic container with labeling on the top and bottom of the container, or in a clear plastic bag, may be found here.

The recalled product was sold under the Pero Family Farms in retail stores in Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New York, Maine, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Alabama, Virginia and Missouri from January 2 – 11, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Nick Bergstrom at Pero Family Farms at (561) 498-5771 ext. 2107 from 8 am – 5pm (EST), Monday through Friday.