Full List of Food Recalls in December as Warnings Issued Nationwide

Food recalls shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during December led to warnings being issued to consumers nationwide.

Why It Matters

Consuming recalled food products can result in serious health risks. More than two dozen recalls were initiated during December for reasons including contamination with dangerous pathogens like listeria and salmonella and mislabeling mistakes that could expose vulnerable people to potentially deadly allergic reactions.

What To Know

The word "recall" stamped across a blurred image of a supermarket aisle in this undated file photo. Food recalls were announced by the FDA and USDA during December for various reasons. Colleen Michaels

Newsweek has compiled the following list of all of the food recalls shared by the FDA and USDA from December 1 to December 30:

• A notice shared by the FDA on December 2 informed consumers that Baloian Farms recalled "Pamela" brand bulk cucumbers and "PamPak" six-count cucumber bags due to possible salmonella contamination. The cucumbers were distributed in at least 18 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces and "may be associated" with illnesses reported in October and November.
• A December 2 recall notice from Russ Davis Wholesale warned that multiple products contained cucumbers supplied by Baloian Farms. Recalled products included prepackaged salads and wraps sold under the "Crazy Fresh" label and other brand names, distributed in the following states: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
• Baker Farms initiated a recall of 16-ounce plastic bags of curly mustard greens due to concerns about potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination on December 2. A notice shared by the FDA stated that the product was distributed from November 5 to November 9 in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. No related illnesses were reported.
• The FDA shared an additional vegetable recall notice on December 2 from 4Earth Farms, warning that "multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots" could contain the dangerous bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). The vegetables were sold under the Grimmway, Wild Harvest, 4Earth Farms and Marketside brand names in Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado.
• A recall notice shared by the FDA on December 4 warned that 34 Walmart stores in Texas sold packages of Marketside Fresh brand cut cucumber slices that could be contaminated with salmonella. The recall was initiated by SunFed Produce and is tied to an earlier recall of cucumbers for the same reason.
• JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston initiated an additional recall tied to the SunFed cucumbers on December 4, warning that multiple contaminated products may have been sold in "plastic containers under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX label" at Kroger stores in Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona and Colorado.
• The FDA shared a recall notice on December 5 for "Yummi Sushi" products containing the potentially contaminated SunFed cucumbers sold at Kroger stores in Texas.
• Atkinson Milling Company initiated a recall of multiple "Hushpuppies" products on December 5 due to the presence of undeclared milk, a potential allergen. The products were sold with inaccurate labeling until December 2 in the following states: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
• Multiple products sold at Kroger stores under the Supreme Produce brand name were recalled on December 5 because they contained SunFed cucumbers. The items were sold in Texas and Colorado. No related illnesses were reported.
• The Baloian Farms cucumber recall sparked a December 6 recall for Fresh Creative Foods brand "Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits" due to the presence of potentially contaminated tzatziki sauce, which is made with cucumbers. The kits were sold nationally at Sam's Club warehouse stores.
• F&S Fresh Foods recalled its "Mediterranean Inspired Party Tray" product on December 6 over concerns that its tzatziki sauce could be contaminated with salmonella, as the cucumbers used were supplied by SunFed. The trays were sold at Ralph's stores in California and Smith's stores in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.
• SunFed cucumbers were also cited as the reason for a recall of Hardie's Fresh Foods brand "cucumber select" six-count packages sold at Costco warehouse stores in Texas. A notice shared by the FDA on December 7 stated that no illnesses tied to the Costco products had been reported.
• The FDA shared a recall notice for multiple MadeGood granola bars on December 10 due to concerns about "the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product." No injuries were reported at the time the recall was initiated.
• Borsari Food Co of Jamestown, New York, recalled all of its "Bloody Mary Mix" products due to the potential presence of undeclared anchovy and soy. According to a notice shared by the FDA on December 10, the mix was sold only within a 100-mile radius of Jamestown and through the company's website.
• A notice shared by the FDA on December 10 warns that Sprouts Farmers Market "Gyro Family Kits" were recalled due to tzatziki sauce potentially being contaminated with salmonella. The products were sold at stores in two dozen states and have "use by" dates ranging from December 29, 2024, until January 7, 2025.
• Potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination was cited as the reason for New York City-based New Age International Inc. initiating a recall of its "Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom" product. A notice shared by the FDA on December 12 states that no associated illnesses were reported.
• Palermo Villa issued a recall on December 13 for "Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas" due to "a possible plastic foreign contaminant." The pizzas are no longer available for purchase and have an expiration date of November 27, 2024.
• Chocolate and yogurt-covered snack products sold under the "Cal Yee's," "Cal Yee Farm," and "Boa Vista Orchards" brand names were recalled over a labeling issue that resulted in the undeclared presence of milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds. A notice shared by the FDA on December 14 notes that the products were sold in California, Arizona, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• A recall notice shared by the FDA on December 18 informs consumers that Frito-Lay recalled 13-ounce bags of "Lay's Classic Potato Chips" due to undeclared milk. No related allergic reactions were reported at the time of the recall.
• The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on December 19 that California-based importer NAIL Factory recalled "approximately 1,635 pounds of ineligible frozen Siluriformes fish products" due to the fish being supplied by a Vietnamese company that is not authorized to export the fish. Consumers were warned against consuming the fish, although no adverse reactions had been reported.
• Lidl US recalled 15-ounce boxes of "Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables" due to the undeclared presence of milk on December 20, according to a notice shared by the FDA. The products were sold between October 21 and December 19 at all Lidl locations in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
• FSIS announced on December 20 that Baltimore-based Impero Foods & Meats, Inc. was recalling "approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection." The products recalled were "raw Italian pork sausage items" produced between October 3 and December 19 and sold to restaurants and retail locations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
• An additional recall announced by FSIS on December 20 warned consumers that "approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products" from Ralph's Packing Company may contain milk without listing the ingredient. The affected products were distributed in Oklahoma only, and the establishment number "EST. 51557" was listed within the USDA mark of inspection.
• Jose Madrid Salsa announced on December 20 that it was recalling "Chipotle Con Queso Salsa" due to the undeclared presence of food dyes Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. The queso was sold only at holiday-themed events in Syracuse, New York, Hamburg, New York and Greensboro, North Carolina, in November.
• On December 27, Gardners Candies recalled its "Cappuccino Meltaway Bar" product because it may contain cashews without listing the nut on the packaging. A notice shared by the FDA states that the recalled products "were distributed nationwide beginning on 09/01/2024 via retail stores and through mail orders" on the Gardners Candies website.

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the U.S. Eating contaminated food can lead to an infection known as salmonellosis, which usually appears between six hours to six days following consumption, according to the FSIS.

Cases typically last from four to seven days and include such symptoms as abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever. Severe cases, which are more likely to occur in children, the elderly or people with compromised immune systems, can include a range of other symptoms involving joints and the nervous system.

E. coli typically causes unpleasant symptoms within three to four days after eating contaminated food. Symptoms can include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

While most people recover from an E. coli infection within a week, a rare type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome can affect 5 to 10 percent of people infected with certain strains of the bacteria. Elderly adults and children under the age of 5 are especially vulnerable.

Listeriosis, an infection of Listeria monocytogenes, can result in severe symptoms even in those who are otherwise healthy. About 260 of an estimated 1,600 annual cases are fatal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Most listeriosis infections are limited to the digestive system, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours of consuming contaminated food. But a more invasive form of the illness develops in some within two weeks, killing about one in 20 people who are not pregnant.

For those who are pregnant, symptoms are generally mild or nonexistent, but invasive illness "usually leads to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn," according to the CDC.

Undeclared ingredients can cause the potentially deadly condition of anaphylaxis in those with related allergies. About 6 percent of U.S. adults and 8 percent of children have at least one food allergy.

Anaphylaxis requires prompt medical attention because of symptoms that include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness. Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

What People Are Saying

The FDA, on its website: "While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. This estimate is equivalent to 1 in 6 Americans becoming sick from contaminated food, which results in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths."

What Happens Next

"When necessary, the FDA works with food producers to facilitate voluntary recalls of potentially contaminated products; the agency also has mandatory recall authorities under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)," the FDA said on its website.