Five Food Recalls Hit This Week
Five significant food recalls were issued this week, ranging from frozen blueberries to processed products. Some are nationwide while others are localized — worth checking your pantry and recent purchases for affected items.
More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries from the Oregon Potato Company have been recalled due to potential *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination. The FDA has designated this a Class I recall, its most serious classification, indicating a risk of serious health consequences or death. The affected blueberries were distributed to foodservice operators and manufacturers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada. A nationwide recall affects nearly 9,500 pounds of Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi, prompted by consumer complaints of finding metal fragments in the product. Rosina Food Products, Inc. produced the ready-to-eat frozen meatballs, which have a "BEST BY" date of October 30, 2026. So far, no injuries have been confirmed from the potential metal contamination. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. voluntarily recalled several Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart stores across 24 states. The recall was initiated because liquid dairy ingredients may not have been fully pasteurized, posing a significant health risk, particularly to the young, elderly, or immunocompromised. The issue was discovered during troubleshooting exercises with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. A multi-national *Salmonella* Newport outbreak has been linked to Rosabella Moringa Capsules from Ambrosia Brands. A traceback investigation by the FDA connected the supplements to illnesses in the United States and numerous other countries. Health officials warn that this particular strain of Salmonella is resistant to all first-line antibiotics. In Idaho, CS Beef Packers LLC recalled approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef after a customer's sampling detected E. coli O145. This Shiga toxin-producing bacteria can lead to severe illness or kidney failure. The recalled beef was distributed to foodservice locations in California, Idaho, and Oregon. A labeling mix-up led Reser's Fine Foods to recall almost 300 tubs of Molly Kitchen's Tuna Salad. The product was incorrectly topped with a lid for chicken salad, posing a risk to individuals with seafood allergies or sensitivities. Made Fresh Salads, Inc. recalled various cream cheese and whipped tofu spreads due to potential *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination. The contamination was discovered during routine environmental sampling of a mixer used in production. *Listeria* can pose a severe, sometimes fatal, health risk to vulnerable populations.
