Lay's Potato Chips & Every Other Major Food Recall Happening 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.
Lay's Classic Potato Chips
Frito-Lay has recalled its popular Lay's Classic Potato Chips because they may contain milk, an undeclared allergen. The chips, available to purchase as early as Nov. 3, were sent to certain retailers and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington. The recall only applies to 13-ounce bags with a universal product code (UPC) of 28400 31041 and a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of Feb. 11, 2025. The recalled bags also have one of the two manufacturing codes: 6462307xx or 6463307xx.
Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to milk are urged to discard the product immediately. No allergic reactions have been reported in connection to the chips to date.
Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza
More than 1,700 of Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas have been recalled due to a "possible plastic foreign contaminant," according to a Dec. 13 notice. The pizzas were distributed to retailers in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, but are no longer available to purchase now. They have a best by date of 11/27/2024 and a lot number of MR199856.
Consumers who still have the pizzas in their freezers should discard them or return them to a place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection to the product to date.
MadeGood granola bars
Several types of MadeGood granola bars have been recalled due to the potential presence of metal pieces, which can pose a safety hazard to customers. The recalled varieties are: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars.
The recall only impacts products with certain best by dates and universal product codes (UPC), all of which are included in the FDA notice. Though no injuries have been reported in connection to the affected granola bars, consumers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Fresh cucumbers
If you recently purchased fresh cucumbers from the grocery store, you should check your fridge immediately. Three companies have recently issued recalls for certain cucumbers and products containing cucumbers that were sold in dozens of states and have been connected to an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
The recalls were initiated by SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, and Russ Davis Wholesale, all of which sourced their cucumbers from the Mexican grower Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. Additionally, Russ Davis Wholesale has recalled several types of salads and wraps that contain the potentially contaminated cucumbers.
Anyone who suspects they may have purchased one of the impacted items should check out the recall notices, which have additional identifying information. Consumers who discover they do have the recalled cucumbers or other products at home should discard or return them.
Baker Farms Curly Mustard
Curly mustard greens grown by Baker Farms were just recalled due to potential Listeria contamination, which can cause foodborne illness. The recall impacts 16-ounce bags sold in nine southern states. They have a best by date of Nov. 21, 2024; a universal product code (UPC) of 8 13098 02018 4; and a lot code of bak144-6806.
Customers who purchased the recalled greens are urged to discard them or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection to the product.
Fresh Gourmet Santa Fe Style Tortilla Strips
Fresh Gourmet's Santa Fe Style Tortilla Strips are the subject of the latest food recall due to potential contamination by an undeclared wheat allergen, which can pose a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities. The recalled packages were found to actually contain crispy onions, which contain wheat—an ingredient that isn't listed on the label for the tortilla strips.
The recall only applies to 3.5-ounce bags with a universal product code (UPC) of "7 87359 17504 6" and a best by date of June 20, 2025. They were shipped to distribution centers in 23 states, all of which are listed on the recall notice. While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the product to date, customers are urged to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Yu Shang Food meat products
Yu Shang Food has recalled more than 72,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential Listeria contamination. The FSIS has linked the meat products to an ongoing Listeria outbreak that has killed an infact and sickened at least 10 others. The recall impacts 27 products in total, ranging from whole chickens to braised beef shanks to seasoned pork hocks.
The impacted items—shipped to retailers nationwide and available for purchase online—have the establishment number "P-46684" or "EST. M46684" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers are urged to return the recalled meat products to the place of purchase or discard them.
Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef
Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli, which can cause illness in humans. The ground beef has been linked to an ongoing E. coli outbreak that has sickened 17 people in Minnesota.
The recall affects a lengthy list of fresh and frozen ground beef products that were shipped to restaurants nationwide. The fresh beef products have a use by date of Nov. 14, 2024, while the frozen products are labeled with a production date of Oct. 22, 2024. All of the recalled items also have the establishment number "EST. 2574B" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The FSIS urged restaurants that still have the recalled beef to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
Organic carrots
The supplier behind carrots sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Wegmans, and several other retailers has recalled select packages of organic whole and baby carrots because they may be contaminated with E. coli.
Though none of the recalled carrots have tested positive for the bacteria and production has since been halted, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says they may be linked to an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 39.
The recall only applies to organic whole carrots sold in retail stores from Aug. 14 to Oct. 23 and organic baby carrots with "best if used by" dates ranging from Sept. 11 through Nov. 12. Consumers who believe they may have purchased the impacted carrots should check out the full list of recalled brands and other identifying information on the FDA notice—and discard any bags that match.
Kirkland Signature Butter
Nearly 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature-brand butter sold at Costco have been recalled because the items may be missing a statement that they contain milk, one of the eight major food allergens as classified by the FDA. The recall impacts one-pound packages of Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter with a UPC of 96619-38496, as well as packs of Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter of the same size with a UPC of 96619-38488.
Only boxes with certain lot numbers and best by dates are subject to recall. Here are the affected unsalted butter batches:
- Lot # 2424091 with a best by date of Feb. 22, 2025
- Lot # 2424111 with a best by date of Feb. 23, 2025
- Lot # 2426891 with a best by date of March 22, 2025
- Lot # 2426991 with a best by date of March 23, 2025
Here are the affected salted butter batches:
- Lot # 2424191 with a best by date of Feb. 23, 2025
- Lot # 2427591 with a best by date of March 29, 2025
Those with milk allergies or sensitivities who recently purchased the butter without knowing that it contains the dairy product should discard it or return it for a refund.
Wegmans Large Asian Sesame Salad
On Nov. 8, Wegmans recalled its Large Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken and Asian Peanut Dressing because the product may contain undeclared egg, which can pose risk to people with allergies or sensitivities. Any Large Asian Sesame Salad with a UPC that starts with 2-27306 is subject to the recall. The salads were also packed between Nov. 5 through Nov. 8 and have sell by dates from Nov. 7 through Nov. 10. Customers may return the impacted salads to their local Wegmans for a full refund.
Savencia Cheese products
Several brands of soft ripened cheeses have been recalled by Savencia Cheese USA because they may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause foodborne illness.
The impacted products are: Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval, La Bonne Vie Brie, La Bonne Vie Camember, Industrial Brie, Market Basket Brie, and Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie. Only packages of these cheeses with certain UPCs and best by dates are subject to the recall.
Consumers who recently purchased one of these cheeses should check the recall notice to see if their packs have matching UPCs and best by dates, and return them to the place of purchase if they do match.
International Delight Zero Sugar Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
Over 10,000 bottles of International Delight's "Home Alone" Zero Sugar Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer have been recalled because they were mislabeled and do, in fact, contain sugar.
The recalled coffee creamer had been distributed in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Only bottles with a best by date of Feb. 25, 2025 are subject to the recall. Because the creamer contained in those bottles doesn't actually contain zero sugar, consumers who need to avoid sugar for medical reasons should refrain from consuming it.
Frozen waffles
Supplier TreeHouse Foods has voluntarily recalled several frozen waffle brands that may be contaminated with Listeria. A variety of private-label and popular name-brands are subject to the recall, including Kodiak Cakes, Walmart's Great Value, Aldi's Breakfast Best, and Target's Good & Gather.
The recalled waffles were distributed throughout the United States and Canada. Customers who recently purchased frozen waffles should check out the full list of impacted products and the relevant best by dates and lot codes to determine whether they have any potentially contaminated boxes at home. The recall notice also includes pictures of the affected items.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the products to date, consumers are encouraged to check their freezers and discard or return the recalled waffles.
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade
Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade because the cans were discovered to contain the full sugar version of the drink, which can pose a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities.
The recall applies to 12-ounce cans shipped to retailers in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. They should bear one of the two following codes: FEB1725CNA and FEB1725CNB. A Coca-Cola representative told Simply Recipes that all impacted lemonade has been removed from the market and all recall activities in the affected markets are complete.
Enoki mushrooms
On Oct. 11, Enoki King Mushroom Farm recalled one lot of its enoki mushrooms because they may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause foodborne illness.
The mushrooms were distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold in 5.3-ounce packages. They have the lot code 4877 and a UPC of 860011505600. While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the product to date, consumers are urged to return the recalled mushrooms to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix
The snack company Truly Good Foods is recalling 3.25-ounce cups of Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix because the product contains undeclared almonds and cashews, which can pose a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities.
The snack mix was sent to distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas, as well as retail stores in Washington D.C., Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recalled packages have a UPC of 0 94184 00439 8 and a best before date of April 16, 2025 stamped on the bottom.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection to the product to date, consumers are urged to discard the snack mixes and request a full refund on the Truly Good Foods website.
Lactaid Milk
Several types of Lactaid milk were recalled on Sept. 20 because they may contain traces of almond, which isn't listed on the label. This can pose a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities, though no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product.
The recall applies to five Lactaid products: Lactaid Whole Milk, Lactaid 2% Milk, Lactaid 1% Milk, Lactaid Fat Free Milk, and Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk. The milk products were all sold in 96-ounce containers and distributed to 27 states, all of which are listed on the recall notice. The recall notice also includes a list of the codes, best by dates, and production dates of the affected varieties. Customers who purchased the items are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange.
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