Boar's Head Meat & Every Other Major Food Recall You Need to Know About Right Now
Food recalls have become an inevitable part of being a consumer in today's world. Even companies that tout the best food safety practices may sometimes produce foods that present a safety risk to consumers, whether it's because they contain an undeclared allergen or are contaminated with infectious bacteria. So when producers discover or suspect that one of their products is unsafe, they pull it from shelves and warn customers against consuming the item by issuing a recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) both have dedicated pages on their websites where they frequently publish new recall notices. But unless you make a point of checking both government-run sites daily, it's very possible that you could entirely miss a food safety warning that pertains to something in your own pantry—especially if it doesn't make major news headlines.
So, to keep consumers up to date on which food products they should avoid, we've rounded up all the major food recalls that every American consumer should know about right now. We will be continuously updating this story with the latest recalls as they are announced throughout 2024, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the latest.
Boar's Head deli meats
On July 26, Boar's Head announced a massive recall for over 200,000 pounds of deli meats. The recall revolves around the brand's ready-to-eat liverwurst, which may be contaminated with Listeria and can therefore cause foodborne illness.
Eight other types of deli meat produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst were also recalled because they may have been contaminated as well: Virginia Ham, Italian Cappy Style Ham, Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham, Bologna, Beef Salami, Steakhouse Roasted Bacon, Garlic Bologna, and Beef Bologna. Customers who recently purchased any of these products should check the FSIS recall notice, which includes additional information on the weights, sell-by dates, and establishment numbers of each recalled deli meat.
Those who still have the recalled items at home should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Wiers Farm cucumbers
The Ohio-based Wiers Farm has recalled whole cucumbers and salad cucumbers that may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause foodborne illness. The cucumbers—which were sourced from out of state and distributed by Wiers Farms—were sold in select Walmart stores in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
The whole cucumbers measure six to nine inches in length and 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter, while the salad cucumbers were sold in two-pound clear bags with a blue base. The whole cucumbers were packed on June 5, while the salad cucumbers were packed on June 5 and 6. While no illnesses have been reported and the recalled products are already past their shelf life, consumers are urged to discard them. Those with questions can contact Wiers Farm at (419) 933-2161 or [email protected].
About a week after first announcing it, Weirs Farm expanded the recall to include a wide variety of peppers, greens, and other veggies sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Save-a-Lot, and Aldi. Consumers should check out the updated notice for the full details on the expanded recall.
Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad
Food distributor Reser's Fine Foods has recalled 48-ounce tubs of Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad because they may contain hard plastic pieces, though no injuries have been reported in connection to the product.
The potato salad was only sold in H-E-B and Joe V's Smart Shop locations in Texas. The recall only applies to containers with a use by date of July 26, 2024. Customers are urged to discard the recalled potato salad or return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Al Safa Halal chicken products
The halal foods company Al Safa US has recalled more than 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.
The recall applies to 12.1-ounce cardboard boxes of Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebabs with "NOV 30 25" and "0605404" printed on a sticker on the packaging. It also applies to 12.11-ounce cardboard boxes of Al Safa Chicken Chapli Kebabs with "NOV 30 25" and "0605416" printed on a sticker on the packaging.
These products—which were distributed to retailers across the country—also have the establishment number "866" inside the Canadian mark of inspection. While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to the products, consumers are urged to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Michael Foods liquid egg products
The Minnesota-based company Michael Foods is recalling 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contain an undeclared allergen, specifically milk. The recalled items were shipped to restaurants in Alabama, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, and Utah. They come in 32-ounce paperboard cartons labeled as "FAIR MEADOW Foundations WHOLE EGGS with CITRIC ACID."
The cartons have the lot code 4162G, a use by date of Sept. 16, 2024, and the establishment number "EST. G1455." The FSIS urged restaurants and other institutions with the recalled egg products to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Aldi Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Muffins
Close to 12,000 cases of Aldi's four-count Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Muffins were recalled on June 26 because they may contain undeclared walnuts, which can pose a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities. The recalled muffins were distributed nationwide in clear plastic clamshell containers. They have the lot number NF1 142Y on top of the package and the UPC 4099100048278 on the label.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product to date, customers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Foppen Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices
Foppen Seafood recalled its Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices on June 25 because they may be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled fish was sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets across 15 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.
The recalled packages weigh 8.1 ounces and have a UPC of 8 40137 10000 2. They also have the lot number 412 printed on the front of the package. Consumers who purchased the product are urged to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Snapchill Canned Coffees
The coffee company Snapchill just recalled all of its canned coffee products within their expiration date due to botulism concerns. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that can take hold after eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin. The Snapchill coffees were recalled because "their current process could lead to the growth and production" of botulinum toxin, according to the recall notice. The issue came to light when the FDA notified Snapchill that it hadn't filed its low acid canned foods manufacturing process with the agency.
"No illnesses have been reported to date, and Snapchill is not aware of any instances in which the company's products contained botulin toxin. Snapchill is working on filing the appropriate notification with FDA," the notice said.
The coffees were sold online and distributed at coffee roasters and retailers nationwide. They range from seven to 12 ounces in size and bear a wide range of brand names, including Carrier, Broadsheet Coffee Roasters, and Brandywine Coffee Roasters. The full list is available here. Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled products or return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Totally Cool ice cream products
The Maryland ice cream company Totally Cool has recalled more than 60 products that may have been contaminated with Listeria. The recall applies to a wide range of ice cream treats sold under major brands, including ChipWich's Original Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich, Friendly's Celebration Ice Cream Cake, and Hershey's Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cones. The full list of products, plus size and code information for each recalled item, is available here.
While no illnesses have been reported to date, consumers are urged to return the recalled ice creams or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Hudson Harvest, a New York-based food distributor, is recalling 16-ounce glass jars of Tomato Basil Sauce after receiving reports of swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. The recall notice said the product may have been underprocessed, "which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens."
The affected sauce was sold to retailers in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts during May and June. The recalled jars bear the lot number 1042426 and the UPC 683720301567.
Customers are urged not to consume the sauce even if doesn't appear to be spoiled. Instead, those who have purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Cookie dough
Nearly 30,000 cases of cookie dough were just recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a common cause of foodborne illness. The recall applies to dough distributed to a variety of retailers and chains across 22 states, including Costco's Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough, Sam's Club's Member's Mark Chocolate Chunk dough pucks, Panera Bread Chocolate Chipper Cookie dough pucks, Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk dough pucks, and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie dough pucks.
The affected products should have one of the following lot codes: 4109N1, 4110N1, 4106N3, 4107N3, 4108N3, 4109N3, 4110N3, 4116N1, 4117N1, 4109N4, 4110N4, or 4115N1. Specific weight details for the cookie dough pucks and cases are all available on the recall report.
While the notice did not include directions for customers, people are typically urged to discard or return recalled food products.
Wow Bao Thai-Style Curry Chicken Bao
The FSIS has issued a health alert for Wow Bao Thai-Style Curry Chicken Bao buns because they may contain undeclared allergens, posing a risk to customers with allergies. Though the product is labeled a curry chicken bao, the packages may actually contain teriyaki chicken bao with undeclared soy and sesame allergens.
The item wasn't recalled because it's no longer available for purchase, but the FSIS noted that some consumers may still have it in their freezers. The 10-ounce boxes were shipped to Walmart stores nationwide and have a "best if used by" date of 4/12/25 printed on the side. They also have the establishment number "P-40001" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to the buns, the FSIS urged consumers to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Baraka Ground Black Pepper
Baraka brand Ground Black Pepper was recalled on June 3 because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall applies to seven-ounce clear containers of black pepper that were distributed nationwide. They have the UPC 8 22514 26626 6 and an expiration date of Jan. 2026 on the back of the label.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product to date, consumers are urged to return the recalled spice to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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