Multiple foods related to Thanksgiving meals have ongoing recalls, something holiday shoppers should be aware of as they browse the aisles for ingredients this week.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued recalls for several Thanksgiving-related products that could be in people's pantries or refrigerators even if they've been removed from store shelves. When reached for comment, an FDA spokesperson directed Newsweek to the administration's food recall 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," the website said.
Some Thanksgiving-related recalls are listed below.
Carrots and celery
F&S Fresh Foods recalled its organic carrot sticks and organic carrots and celery last week after the company was notified that the carrots might be contaminated with E. Coli, a bacterium that "can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system," according to a press release shared by the FDA.
Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
The carrots and celery were sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Nevada with best buy dates ranging from 9/1/24 to 10/19/24.
No illnesses have been reported, according to the FDA.
"Consumers who purchased carrots with the above best if sold by dates and still have them in their refrigerator or freezer should not consume them; they should be destroyed or discarded so they cannot be consumed," the press release said. "If you have these products in your home, do not eat or use them, throw them away, and clean and sanitize surfaces they may have touched."
Cheese
Certain cheese has been recalled by Savencia Cheese USA because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in certain populations such as children, the elderly or those with a weakened immune system.
Symptoms include fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, with miscarriage and stillbirths possible in pregnant women.
The recalled cheese includes Aldi Emporium Selection Brie with a best buy date of 12/24/24; Supreme Oval 7 oz. and 6/7 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; La Bonne Vie Brie 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; La Bonne Vie Camembert 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24; 12/8 oz. Industrial Brie with a best buy date of 12/24/24; Market Basket Brie 6/8 oz. with a best buy date of 12/24/24 and Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie with a best buy date of 1/13/25.
A full list of UPC codes and impacted products is available here.
Other cheese recalls include St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, recalled by Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese in Kentucky. This product also was recalled over potential Listeria contamination.
St. Jerome cheese was sold to wholesale customers, through retail storefront and through the company's website. It was distributed in an 8-ounce wedge and a 15-pound wheel, with the lot number 231129.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recalled lot.
Butter
In October, a recall was issued for Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter sold in four, 4 oz. sticks at Costco, for undeclared milk ingredients.
Those with a milk allergy or sensitivity could have reactions to consuming the product.
Pie Crust
U-Bake frozen pie products and dough were recalled in late October by Grand Central Bakery because of the presence of undeclared egg.
"People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product," a press release related to the recall said.
Impacted products include U-Bake Pie Crust, U-Bake Apple Pie, U-Bake Marionberry Pie, and U-Bake Chicken Pot Pie with expiration dates between 02/01/2025 and 04/20/2025. The products were sold between August 1 and October 20 at all Grand Central Bakery Café locations in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington.
Onion soup mix
Some families might use onion soup mix to use in dips or appetizers for their holiday meal. Glister-Mary Lee recalled two lots of Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix with a UPC of 41190-08394 earlier this month for undeclared egg, which could cause an allergic reaction in those with an allergy if the product is consumed.
The soup mix was distributed to Wakefern distribution centers in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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