FDA issues recalls on these 6 food items sold in Wisconsin in August, see which ones

Though it's easy to reach for your favorite snacks in the grocery store without thinking twice, food items in the U.S. are recalled several times a week for everything from undeclared allergens to listeria contamination.

In August, the Food and Drug Administration recalled dozens of products over public safety concerns — including some that were sold in Wisconsin stores.

Here are all the food items the FDA recalled this month and what steps to take in case you have any of them in your kitchen.

Which food items sold in Wisconsin has the FDA recalled?

Several of the food items recalled in August were sold in Wisconsin. Here's which products you should check your shelves for:

• Boar’s Head and Old Country Deli Meats : A variety of deli meats, including ham, salami, kielbasa and liverwurst, were recalled due to listeria contamination. As of Wednesday, the outbreak had spread to 18 states, including at least one case in Wisconsin .
• Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip : Meijer, a Midwestern supermarket chain, recalled one of its chocolate chip cookie brands due to undeclared milk in the ingredients, which could pose a risk to people with milk allergies. The product was sold in Meijer stores throughout Wisconsin, including in Wauwatosa, Oak Creek and Greenfield.
• Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop : Popsicle is recalling about 137,000 cases of its Jolly Rancher popsicles, distributed throughout the U.S., because the products have an undeclared milk allergen. The only impact products are single-serve Jolly Rancher popsicles, which are typically sold from ice cream trucks, concession stands and grab-and-go freezers.
• Montreal Fudge: Authentik Fudge, a Canada-based company, is recalling 840 units of its "Montreal Fudge" because of potential mold growth contamination. The product, a chocolate fudge with nuts, was sold in Marshalls and TJ Maxx stores throughout the U.S., including Marshalls stores in Wisconsin.
• Bliss Tree Butter Snacks : Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas, a New Jersey-based company, is recalling one of its snacks due to undeclared milk and sesame seed allergens. Though it's unclear which Wisconsin stores the products were sold in, the snacks were "distributed nationwide" via retail stores and Amazon orders, according to the FDA.
• Perdue Chicken Tenders: Perdue Foods, based in Georgia, has recalled more than 167,00 pounds of its frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products because they may be contaminated with metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . The products were sold in retail locations nationwide.

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What other food items has the FDA recalled?

On top of the products sold in Wisconsin, the FDA has announced recalls of thousands of other food items this month. These products are less likely to have wound up in your kitchen, but still worth being aware of if you're traveling to the affected states.

Here are the other items the FDA recalled in August:

• 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. The company's storefronts are located in New York City.
• Bikano Moong Daal : Thal Golden Spices Inc. recalled 640 packs of its Bikano Moong Dal, a mung bean, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The company, which is based outside of San Francisco, sells its products in retail stores throughout California, according to the FDA.
• Full Circle Market Coconut Milk 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. The product was sent to distribution centers and retail stories in Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island, according to the FDA.
• Yummy Swirly Ices : Yummy Foods issued a recall for its Yummy Swirly Ices due to the presence of undeclared milk allergens. The products were distributed through retail supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Chicago, Florida, California, according to the FDA.
• Cold Smoked Capelin: North Fish USA Inc. recalled 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 recalled product was sent to New York and Georgia to be distributed to more retail stores throughout the East Coast.
• Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder : CVS Health 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 retailers across 12 states: The cans were sold at CVS stores in Florida, California, South Caroline, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Missouri, as well as H-E-B stores in Texas.
• Egg Custard Steamed Buns: Prime Foods Processing, a New-York based company, recalled 477 cases its Egg Custard Steamed Buns because they may contain undeclared sesame allergens. The product was distributed to primarily Asian grocery stores in 27 states, not including Wisconsin.
• Ground cinnamon: Multiple brands have recalled ground cinnamon in the past month because of potential lead contamination. Gutierrez Distributor, based in New Jersey, recalled its El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon, which was distributed to stores in New York. Additionally, El Chilar HF recalled 127 boxes of its ground cinnamon brand, distributed to stores in Maryland.
• Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnut : Flagstone Foods recalled a product under its Emerald Nuts brand for undeclared peanuts, almonds and pecans allergens. The product was distributed to Publix stores in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
• Terrafina Golden Raisins : Sunco & Frenchie, a New Jersey-based company, is recalling its Golden Raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites, which could be life-threatening to people who have an allergy or sensitivity to the food preservative. The product was distributed to retail stores throughout New York.
• Blintzes, pirozhki and vareniki : M&P Food Production in New York is recalling multiple flavors of its blintzes, pirozhki and vareniki products due to undeclared milk, wheat and sesame allergens. The products were distributed to retails stores in Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Jersey and Maryland.

What to do if you have a recalled product at home

If you have recently purchased a recalled product, there are a few steps you can follow to best protect yourself and your household. 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 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: FDA issues recalls on these 6 food items sold in Wisconsin in August, see which ones