Christmas Food Recall: List of Warnings Issued

What's New

Several food items that may be found at family get-togethers during Christmas have ongoing recalls, something holiday shoppers should be aware of as they browse the aisles for ingredients this week.

Newsweek has contacted the Food and Drug Administration for comment by email.

Why It Matters

Food recalls are issued for various reasons, including if the product contains undeclared ingredients that could trigger an allergic reaction or if it is potentially contaminated by bacteria, such as E. coli or salmonella.

The FDA has issued recalls for several Christmas-related food products that may already be in consumers' pantries or refrigerators even if they've been removed from store shelves.

A stock image of a family enjoying Christmas dinner. The FDA has recalled some popular holiday foods. Deagreez/Getty

What To Know

Some recalled foods that could make it to the holiday meal include popular items used for appetizers, main courses, sides, holiday beverages and desserts.

Lay's Classic Potato Chips

Last week, Frito-Lay announced a recall of certain bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips after learning that the product possibly contained undeclared milk. The goods were sold in two states, Oregon and Washington.

The chips are packaged in a flexible bag with a guaranteed-fresh date of February 11, 2025, and a manufacturing code of either 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The universal product code is 28400 31041.

Oysters

The FDA has advised people in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Washington not to consume oysters or Manila clams harvested from November 15 to December 11 by Rudy's Shellfish from the Pickering Passage growing area in Washington over concerns of a norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is also known as the stomach flu, although it is not related to influenza.

Hot Cocoa Mix

A recall was issued for Aroma Vita Hot Cocoa Mix sold in 32-ounce packages with a UPC of 7 1908 50007 0 and a case UPC of 50719098500075 over concerns that metal fragments had been introduced to the product.

The hot cocoa, a product of DYMA Brands in Atlanta, was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

Costco Eggs

Last month, Handsome Brook Farms initiated a voluntary recall of its 24-count organic pasture-raised eggs, which are sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name, because of a potential salmonella contamination. The eggs were distributed to 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

The recall is for eggs packaged in a plastic carton with the Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 6, 2025. The UPC 9661910680 is also included on the packaging.

What People Are Saying

The FDA said on its website: "It is important that consumers be aware of recalls because recalled foods may cause injury or illness, especially for people who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems because of chronic illness or medical treatment."

What Happens Next

Consumers are urged to stay up to date on current recalls and check their products to ensure they aren't included in any recall notices. For a full list of FDA recalls, visit fda.gov.