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Trader Joe's Issues Its Fourth Recall in Six Weeks

It's been a tough couple of months for Trader Joe's fans (like myself.) It seems like we've been checking our pantries, fridges, and freezers every other week for another recalled item. This week is no different. Certain lots of their 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products sold in 16 states. Find out if your cashews are affected and what to do if they are.

By Monti Carlo

Don't Taste the Rainbow! Artificial Dyes Might Be Banned in Cali Schools

California wants to ban schools from selling or serving artificially dyed foods like Doritos, Flaming Hot Cheetos, M&Ms, Froot Loops, Cap'n Crunch, Gatorade, and Welch's Fruit Snacks. A state lawmaker just introduced a bill that would yank foods with certain food coloring agents, along with titanium dioxide, from cafeteria menus. Proponents of Assembly Bill 2316 claim these additives are harming children, while those against the bill say there isn't enough research to back that claim.
Attention Kroger shoppers! 20,000 Pounds of Store Brand Salad Are Under Recall

If you have a wheat allergy, there's an important recall you need to know about. Taylor Farms Pacific is recalling nearly 20,000 pounds of Kroger-brand Apple Walnut with Chicken Salad Bowl products due to a missing allergen label. We've got everything you need to know.
Citrus Soda Surprise! The U.S. Discovers What Europe Knew in the 70s

Craving a citrus soda? Hold on! This hidden ingredient might be getting the boot. Discover why the FDA is considering a ban on BVO, a controversial additive in citrus drinks, and what it means for the future of food safety and your favorite fizzy beverages.
Heads Up! Honey Roasted Cashew Recall at Walmart

Calling all cashew lovers! Here's a quick heads-up for folks with food allergies who recently bought Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews at Walmart: The company is recalling a limited number of their 8.25-ounce bags because they might contain surprise ingredients—coconut and milk!
Coffee Buzz: Can Caffeine Result In Dangerous Intoxication?

The National Library of Medicine has published a report that claims that coffee can result in intoxication. Let’s see what this means for your morning brew regimen.
That Discount Store Ground Cinnamon Might Be Contaminated With Lead

Last week, the FDA issued a health alert for 6 brands of ground cinnamon that could be potentially contaminated with lead. This week, five of those brands are under voluntary recall, affecting 14 different lots of ground cinnamon. Most of the brands are sold at discount stores. It's definitely time to check your pantry.
Breakfast Burritos Are Under Recall For Listeria

If your morning routine involves a grab-and-go breakfast burrito from Jen's Breakfast Burritos, it's time to double-check your fridge. The Washington-based company recently recalled approximately 144 pounds of their ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burritos due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Stonewall Kitchen Recalls Gluten-Free Donut Mix Because It Has Gluten

If you're gluten-free and you use Stonewall Kitchen products, it's time to check your pantry. The company has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donut Mix due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat. This could be a serious health risk for anyone with a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity.
Rubber in Your Kielbasa? Here's What You Need to Know About the Johnsonville Polish Turkey Sausage Recall

Yet another recall is underway for food contaminated with foreign matter. Last week, it was markers in Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings, and this week, it's rubber in Johnsonville Polish Turkey Kielbasa.
Is There Or Isn't There a Shredded Cheese Recall?

Conflicting reports are leaving us dizzy. Dozens of news outlets are reporting that Sargento has recalled thousands of pounds of shredded cheese due to possible listeria contamination. But Sargento says these outlets are getting it all wrong! Here's what you need to know.
Urgent Spice Check! Lead Found in Ground Cinnamon

Uh oh, spice lovers! The FDA just announced a recall because certain ground cinnamon products might have a hidden danger: lead. Lead is a severe health hazard, especially for young children, and can cause long-term problems. Here are the affected products…
It's Time To Check Your Freezer: 47 Tons Of Beef Have Been Recalled

MF Meats, a New York-based company, is recalling nearly 47 tons of raw beef products due to possible contamination with non-food grade mineral seal oil. This huge recall affects meat processed all the way back in November of last year to mid-February of this year.
Enjoy Your Treats Worry-Free: PFAS Are Out. Food Safety Is In!

The FDA just announced a major win for public health, banning harmful PFAS chemicals from food packaging. Learn more about this victory for safer food choices!
Californians, Check Your Pantries! Shemshad Food Pickles Recalled Due To Botulism Risk

The California Department of Public Health urges SoCal consumers to check their pantries for certain Shemshad Food pickled products due to possible C. botulinum contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness and even death.