From diet pills, teas, and Bloody Mary mixes to granola bars, carrots, mushrooms, and cucumbers, here are some of the foods and drinks that disappeared from store shelves in December alone.
These items were compiled from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) list of “Recalls, Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts.” This list is not exhaustive.
Anyone who believes they still have items on this list in their home should contact the manufacturer or grocery store for instructions on what to do next.
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December recall
bloody mary mix
In a Dec. 10 announcement, the FDA's website announced that the Borsari brand had recalled its Bloody Mary mix due to an unreported allergen.
The FDA says 32-ounce bottles of Bloody Mary mix were sold without warnings about fish or soy ingredients. The mix was sold on Borsari's website as well as in stores within a 100-mile radius of Jamestown, New York.
A particular brand of Bloody Mary mix (not pictured) was recalled because the label did not report the presence of two allergens. (Rob Kim/Getty Images GQ)
“This issue was discovered during an inspection by the New York State Department of Agriculture. Current in-house inventory and future products will clearly list these ingredients (i.e. fish (anchovies and soy)) on the label. ” he said. the FDA said.
carrot
The FDA announced on Dec. 2 that 4Earth Farms brand organic carrots, as well as organic and conventional vegetable medleys containing carrots, sold in seven states from September to November have been recalled due to the risk of E. coli contamination.
Although the affected products have expired, the FDA issued the warning out of concern that these products may still be in the freezer.
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Cucumbers (and products containing cucumbers)
Late November, thousands of cucumbers The items were recalled after people became infected with salmonella, FOX Business previously reported.
At the time, Sunfed Produce recalled all whole U.S. cucumbers. Other produce brands have since recalled cucumbers as well.
Sliced cucumbers were among the products recalled due to fears of salmonella contamination. (St. Petersburg)
Hardee's Fresh Foods, which supplies cucumbers to Costco stores in Dallas and Houston, Texas, has recalled its cucumbers due to salmonella concerns. Valoian Farms in Arizona also recalled cucumbers in late November for the same reason.
“We at Baloian Farms are working collaboratively with FDA producers to protect our customers and consumers. Because we want to provide families and consumers with safe, nutritious food. , food safety is always our top priority,” said Luis Corella, President. of Valoian Farms, Arizona, told the FDA.
“We are working diligently with authorities and the farms involved to identify the possible source.”
He added: “We are working diligently with authorities and the farms involved to identify the possible source.”
The FDA's website also states that products containing cucumbers that may have been contaminated with Salmonella were also recalled.
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Russ Davis Wholesale, Wadena, Minn., said it is recalling several products out of an abundance of caution “because they contain recalled cucumbers from Baroian Farms that may be contaminated with Salmonella. ”, the company said.
The recalled items included not only whole cucumbers, but also salads and sandwiches containing sliced cucumbers.
Similarly, Walmart recalled sliced cucumber products sold at 34 stores in Texas from late November to early December. According to the FDA's website, the cucumbers sold were part of a recalled lot from Sanfed Produce.
Salmonella (shown above) is a common reason for recalls. (St. Petersburg)
On December 5, the FDA announced that Yummi Sushi products containing cucumber sold at Kroger stores in Texas were also subject to a recall.
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According to the FDA, Gryo kits branded “The Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits” and “Gyro Family Kit” were recalled on Dec. 6 and Dec. 10, respectively. These items included tzatziki, a sauce containing cucumber.
Enoki mushroom
Packages of enoki mushrooms sold across the United States were recalled on December 12 due to concerns that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the FDA, the recalled product was sold under the name “Daily Veggies Enoki Musrhoom, Product to Korea” and was sold in 200-gram packages.
Enoki mushrooms, which were sold in 200-gram packages across the United States, have been recalled due to fears of Listeria monocytogenes. (St. Petersburg)
“The recalled enoki mushrooms were distributed in retail stores nationwide. The product is packaged in a 200g clear plastic package with UPC code 8809159458890 on the back label,” the agency said.
granola bar
The FDA said in a Dec. 10 release that MadeGood granola bars with certain UPCs and sell-by dates may be contaminated with metals.
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“This recall was initiated as a precautionary measure and no injuries have been reported,” officials said.
“No injuries were reported.”
hushpuppy
Atkinson Milling Company recalled three frozen hushpuppy products on Dec. 5 due to undeclared allergens.
The 1-pound and 2-pound, 8-ounce bags of “Hush Puppies with Onions” and the 2-pound, 8-ounce bags of “Hush Puppies” are also included in the recall.
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None of the products contained warnings that they contained milk, the FDA said.
According to the FDA, “These products are packaged in clear plastic and are sold primarily at retail and wholesale stores located in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.” It was sold at the store.”
VidaSlim brand products
VidaSlim weight loss products, including capsules and “Ho Body Brew,” were recalled on Dec. 13 after the FDA discovered the presence of a potentially deadly toxin.
No longer available on the VidaSlim website.
The FDA said the samples showed the presence of yellow oleander, a poisonous plant.
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According to the report, “Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause adverse neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health effects that can be serious or even fatal. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, These may include abdominal pain, heart changes, and irregular heartbeats, according to the FDA.
