Sometimes food and beverage items get removed from stores — and you don't always realize it.
In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled several food items for a number of reasons. Here is a look at what was recalled this month.
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Not sure what isn't currently on the shelves? Here's a list.
The FDA has removed the following food items from shelves this month.
- Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert : This non-dairy frozen dessert was recalled due to undeclared cashew allergen, which poses a serious risk to individuals with nut allergies.
- Boar’s Head and Old Country Deli Meats : A variety of deli meats, including ham, salami, kielbasa, and liverwurst, were recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes .
- Vanilla Almond Milk Beverage : Sold at multiple retail outlets, this almond milk was recalled because of an undeclared dairy allergen, which can be hazardous for people with dairy allergies
- Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bar : A Swedish Candy Co. issued a recall for Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bars due to undeclared allergens, including almonds, wheat, and other nuts. These allergens were not listed on the product's packaging, posing a risk to individuals with allergies to these ingredients.
- Lunds & Byerlys : All Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Bikano : Thal Golden Spices Inc. has issued a recall for 640 packs of its "Bikano Moong Dal" due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
- Yummy : Yummy Foods issued a recall for its Yummy Swirly Ices due to the presence of undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects multiple flavors, including Tropical Melon, Berry Blast, Tropical Tornado, and Churning Cherry.
- North Fish Inc.: North Fish USA Inc. has issued a recall for its 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin" due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum , a bacterium that can cause severe and potentially fatal food poisoning. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the fish, imported from Belarus, exceeded 5 inches in length and was uneviscerated, increasing the risk of contamination.
- CVS Health, H-E-B Baby : CVS Health and H-E-B Baby recently issued a recall of their Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The recall, initiated by Perrigo Company plc, involves 16,500 cans distributed to CVS stores across 12 states, including Texas, Florida, and California, as well as H-E-B stores in Texas.
- Meijer : Meijer's Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip snack had a product recall due to undeclared milk.
What should customers do if they have a recalled product in their home?
It's good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to FoodSafety.gov , here is what you should do.
- Don’t panic : The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a preventive measure to safeguard consumers.
- Don't eat the food: To ensure your safety, refrain from consuming any recalled food products. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, please refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or providing it to your pets as they are also susceptible to food poisoning.
- Don't open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. If you do handle the product, ensure you thoroughly cleanse your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterward.
- Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food : Upon a food product recall by a manufacturer, specific instructions are provided regarding the product's handling. These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Put those chips down: FDA issues recalls on at least 10 food items in August. See which
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