FDA Issues Urgent Recall Of Cheeses And Vegetables
By iHeartRadio
Dec 19, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued urgent recalls for certain cheeses and vegetables due to potential contamination and undeclared allergens. Boss Dairy Farms is recalling a lot of its Charlevoix Cheese Company 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The cheese, packaged in clear plastic with UPC 850056642057 and lot number 13220025, was distributed in Michigan. No illnesses have been reported yet, but consumers are advised to destroy or return the product for a refund.
The recall was initiated after routine testing revealed the presence of listeria. According to the FDA, listeria can cause serious infections, with symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues, and it poses significant risks to pregnant women, potentially leading to miscarriage or stillbirth.
In a separate recall, A.S.K. Foods, LLC in Pennsylvania is recalling 32oz containers of Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas due to undeclared soy, which can trigger severe allergic reactions. This product was sold exclusively in Publix stores in Florida.
The FDA urges consumers who have purchased these products to return them to the store or dispose of them. For more information on the recalls, visit the FDA's website.
Shredded cheeses voluntarily recalled from Target, Walmart and more due to possible metal contamination More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheeses have been voluntarily recalled.
Where were recalled shredded cheese products sold?
Great Lakes Cheese sells its products under dozens of private label store brands at ALDI, Target, Walmart, Publix, Sprouts and other retailers.
The affected products were distributed across 31 states and Puerto Rico. Impacted states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
What products are part of the shredded cheese recall?
There are a variety of blends, cuts and different size products affected, including shredded Italian-style, pizza-style, mozzarella, mozzarella and provolone, and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Click here for a full list of products with additional package sizes, UPC codes, "best by" dates and other pertinent information from the FDA.
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese
Always Save
Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 7003865782, 4/case
Borden
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 5300007162, 6 or 12/case
Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 5300007170, 6/case
Brookshire's
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510119, 12/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510120, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 9282510130, 6/case
Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 9282592197, 12/case
Cache Valley Creamery
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7495802553, 6 or 12/case
Chestnut Hill
Fancy Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3225116742, 6/case
Coburn Farms
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 5193331657, 12/case
Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 5193321820, 18/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 5193334257, 6/case
Econo
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 893800294, 12/case
Food Club
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680045573, 12/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680005117, 12/case
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 3680005144, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., tube-style bag, UPC 3680012914, 6/case (case UPC 3680041215)
Shredded, 32 oz., square-style bag, UPC 3680038305, 6/case
Food Lion
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3582609008, 12/case
Gold Rush Creamery
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1401401014, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1401401030, 6/case
Good & Gather
Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 8523903860, 12/case
Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903849, 12/case
Classic, 32 oz., UPC 8523903852, 6/case
Great Lakes Cheese
Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415034, 4/case
Great Value
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874237425, 6/case
Finely Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874204492, 5/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874235317, 6/case
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874235321, 5/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 7874237475, 6/case
Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 7874204980, 4/case
Happy Farms by Aldi
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4061463330864, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 4061463369413, 8/case
H-E-B
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4122022272, 12/case
Thick, 8 oz., UPC 4122061295, 12/case
Shredded/Fancy Finamente Rallado, 8 oz., UPC 4122006759, 12/case (Mexico only)
Hill Country Fare
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4122018977, 12/case
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4122016234, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 4122042334, 6/case
Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 4122082998, 4/case
Shredded/Rallado, 8 oz., UPC 4122024512, 12/case (Mexico only)
Know & Love
Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030650, 12/case
Fine Cut, 16 oz., UPC 788030657, 12/case
Classic Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030659, 12/case
Classic Cut, 32 oz., UPC 788030658, 6/case
Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030678, 12/case
Laura Lynn
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685401031, 12/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685400824, 12/case
Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 8685400815, 12/case
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 8685406528, 12/case
Thick Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685407109, 12/case
Lucerne Dairy Farms
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 2113004867, 12/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 2113004259, 12/case
Shredded Family Size, 32 oz., UPC 2113004741, 6/case
Rustic Cut, 8 oz., UPC 2113004944, 12/case
Rustic Cut Family Size, 32 oz., UPC 2113004949, 6/case
Nu Farm
Fancy Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3104100151, 12/case
Publix
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4141511665, 12/case
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4141523365, 12/case
Schnuck's
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4131858010, 12/case
Simply Go
Classic Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983021, 12/case
Classic Cut Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1015983020, 6/case
Rustic Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983040, 12/case
Sprouts Farmers Market
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4667052284, 12/case
Shredded Value Pack, 32 oz., UPC 4667052279, 6/case
Stater Bros. Markets
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7417546413, 12/case
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7417546402, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 7417546435, 6/case
Sunnyside Farms
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 1754450204, 5/case
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1754450057, 12/case
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Shredded Italian-style cheese blend
Brookshire's Italian 6-Cheese
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510174, 12/case
Cache Valley Creamery Six Cheese Italian
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7495800257, 12/case
Coburn Farms Italian Style
Finely Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 5193365638, 18/case
Great Value Italian Style
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874201566, 6/case
Finely Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874203979, 5/case
Know & Love Italian Style
Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030645, 12/case
Laura Lynn Italian Blend
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685405157, 12/case
Publix Italian Six Cheese Blend
Fancy Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4141518065, 12/case
Simply Go Italian Style Six Cheese Blend
Fine Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983015, 12/case
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Shredded Pizza-style cheese blend
Food Club Finely Shredded Pizza Style Four Cheese Blend
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680017231, 12/case
Econo Pizza
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 893800297, 12/case
Food Club Pizza Style Two Cheese Blend
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680012422, 12/case
Shredded, 32 oz., square-style bag, UPC 3680044487, 6/case
Shredded, 32 oz., tube-style bag, UPC 3680048197, 6/case
Gold Rush Creamery Pizza Blend
Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1401401030, 6/case
Great Value Pizza Blend
Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 538818789, 6/case
Laura Lynn Pizza Blend
Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685402132, 12/case
Simply Go Pizza Blend Two Cheese Mix
Classic Cut Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1015983022, 6/case
Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend
Freedom's Choice Pizza Blend
Fine-Cut, 32 oz., UPC 4279810410, 6/case
Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone
Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903871, 12/case
Great Lakes Cheese Mozzarella & Provolone
Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415115, 4/case
Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend
Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874226743, 5/case
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Other shredded cheese products
Good & Gather Mozzarella & Parmesan Blend
Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 8523903856, 12/case
Happy Farms (Aldi) Italian Style Blend
Finely Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 4061463330949, 6/combo case (paired with Taco Style product) (Contains low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provolone, romano, asiago & Parmesan)
What to do if you purchased recalled shredded cheese products
On its website, the FDA urges consumers to check their homes for any recalled food items and to avoid giving the product to others, "such as a food bank or a pet."
"Often, recalled products may be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund," the agency states. "If not, dispose of the product properly -- if it's contaminated, wrap it securely before putting it in the trash."
The FDA also states that consumers should thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with contaminated food and to contact their health care provider to report any symptoms if they believe they may have consumed recalled food.
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https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/shredded-cheeses-voluntarily-recalled-target-walmart-due-metal/story?id=128069201 C.H. Guenther & Son LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in "365 Whole Foods M
Company Announcement Date:
March 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
March 14, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared eggs
Company Name:
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC
Brand Name:
365 Whole Foods Market
Product Description:
Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese
Company Announcement
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC of San Antonio, TX, is recalling its 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese because it may contain undeclared eggs and meat ingredients. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled Small Bites were sold at Whole Foods Market Stores in the frozen food aisle nationwide (8.5 oz cartons).
The impacted Product UPC Code and Lot Code are as follows:
365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese
UPC Code: 99482499709
Best-By Date (BB): 11/29/25
Purchase Dates: 2/6/2025 - 3/11/2025
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after receiving a consumer complaint that the product contained meat and was not a macaroni and cheese bite. This issue has been corrected and no other manufacturing dates or lots are impacted.
Customers who have purchased "365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese" with the Lot information listed above are urged to destroy any remaining product and can bring a valid receipt into the store for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions regarding this recall may contact CH Guenther & Son LLC at 1-210-227-1401.
CH Guenther & Son LLC takes allergies and food safety seriously and has implemented preventative measures to prevent any future occurrences.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
CH Guenther & Son LLC
210-227-1401
Coffee Creamer Recall
Over 75,000 Bottles of Coffee Creamer Recalled Nationwide Due to Spoilage Concerns, Reports of Illness
The recall was issued due to spoilage concerns.
Published on March 14, 2025
Over 75,000 International Delight coffee creamers are being recalled due to spoilage concerns.
The recall includes Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll and Hazelnut flavors.
On March 12, the FDA labeled the recall a Class II threat.
If your morning cup of coffee isn't complete without a splash of creamer, check the label on your flavor of choice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of 75,054 International Delight coffee creamers due to spoilage issues that resulted in illness.
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Why the Creamer Was Recalled
Danone Wave, owner of International Delight, issued the recall out of an abundance of caution after it was discovered that the creamers didn't meet quality standards and were spoiling early. This led to an issue with the texture of the product, according to a release issued by wholesaler SpartanNash.
The recall was labeled a Class II threat on March 12. Per the FDA, a Class II recall is "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
How to Identify the Creamer
Two International Delight products are included in the recall. Here's how to identify them.
32-ounce Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll Creamer: UPC 0 41271 01993 3; best-by date July 3, 2025; plant code 51-4114 R-S
32-ounce Hazelnut Creamer: UPC 0 41271 02565 2; best-by date July 3, 2025; plant code 51-4114 R-S
Where the Creamer Was Distributed
The products included in the recall were sold in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
What to Do With the Recalled Creamer
Per the FDA, there have been reports of illness linked to the recalled products, but no additional information has been provided. If you have the recalled creamers in your fridge, throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you're experiencing any health concerns following the consumption of the recalled International Delight creamers, contact your healthcare provider.
Those who have questions about the recall can contact International Delight by calling 1-800-441-3321.
Market News
Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon —
and it’s not just due to bird flu
The CPI inflation report shows that egg prices rose another 10% in February. Here’s what goes into the cost of eggs, and what’s keeping them so expensive.
Published: March 12, 2025 at 3:43 p.m. ET
A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. consumers may continue to pay high prices for eggs at the grocery store.
The average price of a dozen large eggs rose to an all-time high of $5.90 in February, up from around $2.50 a year earlier, according to U.S. consumer-price index data released Wednesday. The price rose just over 10% in February, following an increase of 15% in January.
“Retail egg prices are determined by multiple factors, including supply and demand, production costs, regulatory changes and potential market manipulation,” Sharmah Seakar, senior procurement lead at Efficio, a global procurement and supply-chain consultancy, told MarketWatch.
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The high prices for the grocery staple have led the U.S. Justice Department to open an investigation into the cause and whether large producers have conspired to raise prices or hold back supply, according to a Wall Street Journal report earlier this month citing people familiar with the matter. When reached by MarketWatch, a spokesperson at the department declined to comment.
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In a statement dated March 10, Emily Metz, president and chief executive officer of the American Egg Board, which represents U.S. egg producers, said that “to suggest that higher egg prices are the result of anything other than bird flu is a misreading of the facts and the reality.”
She continued: “Make no mistake. Egg farmers are price takers, not price makers, on the egg market, and that market is responding to the uncertainty and chaos bird flu is causing.”
Bird flu
There’s no question that bird flu, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, is the key reason for the spikes in retail egg prices and the drop in supplies. As of March 11, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that a total of 166.2 million birds in all 50 states have been affected since January 2022.
In 2024, avian influenza outbreaks and facility fires resulted in the loss of 39.9 million commercial table-egg layers in 12 states, according to a Jan. 3 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
And with more than 163 million chickens, turkeys, and other bids having died from bird flu or been culled due to proximity to sick birds since 2022, fewer hens are laying eggs, said Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at StoneX.
Data show that 19.5 million egg-laying chickens were killed in January 2025, the highest monthly total since March 2022, Suderman said, adding that about 18.8 million of those were chickens specifically providing eggs to the food line. There were 379 million laying hens in the United States in January 2024.
‘The good news is that chickens can be repopulated within a few months. The bad news is that the U.S. continues to kill chickens due to bird flu.’
— Arlan Suderman, StoneX
“The good news is that chickens can be repopulated within a few months,” Suderman said. “The bad news is that the U.S. continues to kill chickens due to bird flu.”
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Egg production
The production process for eggs includes several “cost-intensive stages,” said Efficio’s Seakar.
The first stage is breeding and rearing chicks into egg-laying hens, which requires feeding, healthcare and housing, he said. Layer-hen maintenance is the next stage, with mature hens requiring regular feeding, health monitoring and controlled environments.
Then comes egg collection and processing, with automatic systems for sorting, cleaning and packaging the eggs, said Seakar, who added that infrastructure investments drive up costs.
Egg producers must also comply with regulations and meet cage-free mandates, which “require new housing systems and millions in investment per farm,” he said.
Producers typically earn 50 cents to $1 per dozen eggs after production costs, while retailers apply a 20% to 40% markup, currently putting store prices at $4 to $5 per dozen.
— Sharmah Seakar, Efficio
Rising feed and regulatory costs have lifted the cost of production to $2.50 to $3 per dozen, Seakar said. Producers typically earn 50 cents to $1 per dozen eggs after production costs, while retailers apply a 20% to 40% markup, putting store prices at $4 to $5 per dozen, he said.
In California, one of the states where consumers are paying the most for eggs, the benchmark price for a dozen large eggs was $10.35, according to a March 7 report from the Department of Agriculture.
State regulations like California’s Proposition 12 on the confinement of farm animals stipulate minimum space requirements for egg-laying hens. That could be affecting egg prices at a regional level, said Curt Covington, senior director of managed accounts at AgAmerica, a nonbank agricultural lender.
He also pointed out that a rough Atlantic hurricane season last year led to damage and losses at many poultry and egg facilities in the Southeast, as well as higher costs for labor and transportation, which have increased overall production expenses.
And while the Trump administration’s shifting tariff policies may not have a direct impact on egg prices, “a second consequence might arise if we start seeing feed or equipment costs go up in response,” Covington said.
There are “lots of moving parts worth keeping a close eye on,” he said. “At AgAmerica, we’re advising clients to focus on operational efficiency, cost management, market diversification and strategic financial planning to navigate current volatility.”
The ‘new norm’
For now, U.S. consumers are likely to see egg prices remain high “due to avian flu risks, feed cost inflation and ongoing regulatory changes,” Seakar said.
Over the longer term, for 2026 and 2027, there’s the potential for prices to stabilize, he said.
If avian flu outbreaks decline, hen populations will recover, increasing supply, Seakar said. Cage-free infrastructure adjustments could also stabilize costs over time.
‘Given new industry realities, a stable price of $3 [to] $3.50 per dozen may be the new norm.’
— Sharmah Seakar, Efficio
“Investigation outcomes into market manipulation could lead to pricing correction,” he said.
Even then, however, egg prices will remain elevated compared with the historical norm, Seakar said. “Given new industry realities, a stable price of $3 [to] $3.50 per dozen may be the new norm.”