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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Pork products sold at Aldi spark health alert over possible metal contamination
Consumers are receiving a warning about pork products sold at Aldi. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert Saturday for Cargill Meat Solutions' pork carnitas products. The alert was issued because the products may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. However, the FSIS didn't request a recall for the pork products because they are 'no longer available for sale in commerce.' The fully cooked pork carnitas, which only needed to be heated up before being served, were produced from April 1 through April 2, 2025. They were sold in 16-ounce sleeved trays. Product had the label 'Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS.' Products also had the use-by date of '06/30/2025' or '07/01/2025' on the side of the packaging. The pork packages that are subject to the public health alert have the bear establishment number, 'Est. 46049,' inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were sent to Aldi grocery stores across the U.S. The Independent has reached out to Aldi for comment. The public health alert came after Cargill Meat Solutions notified FSIS that during routine process checks, they 'found equipment damage that may have contaminated the carnitas products with pieces of metal.' However, there have been no reports of injury due to consumption of the pork products at the time of writing. While the pork products aren't for sale anymore, the FSIS is still concerned that consumers have the affected food in their refrigerators or freezers right now. So, consumers who have the product are being urged to either throw it away or return the product to the place where it was purchased. The pork products aren't the only food that's been at risk of contamination. Last week, many popular soups were affected by a USDA health alert over 'foreign material.' Cilantro, an ingredient in the products, was found to be contaminated with wood, according to a nationwide alert from the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Campbell's soups were among the named products; specifically, the brand's Chicken Tortilla Soup, Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Wicked Thai Soup. Molly's Kitchen, another popular brand, was also affected. On April 10, celery sold at Walmart was affected by a recall over a possible listeria risk. Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. announced that its washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Celery Sticks with a best-by date of March 23, should be thrown out. The product was sold at Walmart stores in 29 states across the nation. Also this month, Cabot Creamery issued a voluntary recall on 1,700 pounds of butter after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria found in feces. The contaminated Extra Creamy Sea Salt Butter Sticks were sold in seven states and had a best-by date of September 9.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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- Yahoo
A Public Health Alert Has Been Issued for This Iconic Soup Brand—Here's What to Know
Our ultra-cool neighbors started a tradition a few months ago called Soup Sundays, where once a month we get together with friends and share a warm, comforting bowl of soup. It's become an event that we always look forward to, and every time the soup is more delicious than the last. Even with warmer weather on the horizon, we always look forward to spooning hearty, brothy spoonfuls of black eyed pea soup with collard greens and sausage or beef stew into our bowls and relaxing in the company of what I affectionately like to call framily. Maybe it's the way you can taste the love infused with every bite or just the camaraderie of sharing a meal with loved ones, but it's a tradition I hope never goes away. 😋😋🍳🍔Best of all, each artfully prepared soup or stew is made from scratch, without any extra ingredients that could potentially ruin the dish. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for a recently produced batch of soups that have just been flagged due to contamination with wood pieces from cilantro. The USDA issued a health alert for 13 frozen soup and bowl products across a variety of brands, including popular favorite, Campbell's. While the affected products haven't been officially recalled, it's worth mentioning that they could be in your fridge or freezer, so it's best to tread with caution. The lengthy and growing list includes: Campbell's Chicken Tortilla Soup, Campbell's Soup Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, Campbell's Wicked Thai Soup, Health Request Mexican Chicken Tortilla, Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl, Molly's Kitchen Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, Molly's Kitchen Chicken Chili, Molly's Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Soup, Molly's Kitchen Mexican Chicken Tortilla, Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup, Verve Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup, Verve Wicked Thai Soup, and Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup. It's worth mentioning that some of the brands listed are food service specific brands, however, the others were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. You can check out a detailed list of label images and lot codes here. Looks like we'll just have to wait until Soup Sunday to get our soup fix in.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Frozen Soups and Bowls Recalled for Potential Contamination With Wood
Cilantro is always a divisive ingredient in food—but now it's likely even more so: Several types of soup and frozen prepared foods have been recalled because the cilantro included in the foods may be contaminated with wood, according to a USDA report. The foods, which include popular brands like Campbell's and Healthy Request, were distributed to institutional and retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The USDA expects that the recall will be expanded and will likely include frozen soups and food distributed nationwide. You can keep checking on the USDA website for additional products included in the recall. Most of the products included in the recall are frozen foods and larger quantities of soup, with establishment numbers: P-17644, 17644B, or CA-711. The list includes the following products and sell-by dates: Frozen Molly's Kitchen White Bean Chicken Chili, Oct 09, 2026 Frozen Molly's Kitchen Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Oct 07, 2026 Frozen Molly's Kitchen Baja Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Oct 28, 2026, Dec 11, 2026 Frozen Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup, Nov 10, 2026 Frozen Healthy Request Mexican-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup, Oct 27, 2026 Frozen Molly's Kitchen Chicken Tortilla Soup, Nov 13, 2026 Frozen Campbell's Chicken Tortilla Soup, Oct 24, 2026, Dec 15 2026 Frozen Campbell's Baja Style Chicken Enchilada Soup, Oct 07, 2026, Nov 03, 2026 Frozen Campbell's Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup, Oct 07, 2026, Nov 03, 2026 Frozen Vital Pursuit Northwest Style Beef Taco Bowl, April 2026, May 2026 Frozen Campbell's Verve Wicked Thai Style Soup With Chicken, Oct 24, 2026 Meijer Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup, May 21, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 3, 2025, May 5, 2025 Related: Are Food Recalls Really on the Rise? A Food Microbiologist Weighs In If you have the impacted products, throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. If you have questions about the recall, you can contact the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854), or send a question via email to MPHotline@ Read the original article on Real Simple
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Popular Soups Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Pre-packaged soup and bowls are being recalled over concerns of 'extraneous material contamination.' The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety Inspection Service issued a health alert. Below, find an initial list of affected soups. Soup and bowl products from several brands are being recalled due to possible extraneous material contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert, urging consumers to check their pantries and refrigerators. The recall comes after FSIS found that the cilantro used, an ingredient in the affected products, may be contaminated with wood. The soups were distributed in four states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. If you believe you have affected product, do not eat it. Below, find a list of recalled soups, their establishment numbers, and their use-by and sell-by dates, respectively. The list is accurate as of press time. However, the FSIS encourages users to refer to its website regularly as the list may be updated with new affected products and could impact shelves nationwide. Campbell's Chicken Tortilla Soup: P-17644; October 24, 2026; December 15, 2026 Campbell's Soup Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup: P-17644; October 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 Campbell's Wicked Thai Soup: P-17644; October 1, 2026 Health Request Mexican Chicken Tortilla: P-17644; October 27, 2026 Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl: P-17644; March 2026 and April 2026 Molly's Kitchen Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup: P-17644; October 7, 2026; October 28, 2026; December 11, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Chicken Chili: P-17644; October 9, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Soup: P-17644; October 28, 2026; November 10, 2026; December 11, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Mexican Chicken Tortilla: P-17644; November 13, 2026 Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup: P-17644; November 10, 2026 Verve Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup: P-17644; October 7, 2026; November 3, 2026 Verve Wicked Thai Soup: P-17644; October 7, 2026 Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup: CA-711; Lots 1 05025, 1 05825, 1 06325, and 1 03425; May 5, 2025; May 21, 2025; May 29, 2025: June 3, 2025 If you purchased contaminated soups or believe they could be stored in fridges and freezers at your work, school, or other institutions, the FSIS urges you not to consume and/or serve them. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. If you have questions or concerns regarding this health alert, you can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@ You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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USDA Warns of Wood Contamination in Campbell's and Other Frozen Soups
There's something extra in the soup—and it's not seasoning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for 13 varieties of frozen soup and bowl meals due to possible contamination with foreign material. The FSIS says wood pieces could be found in the cilantro used in these products. Read on to find out which items are affected, how to identify them in your freezer, and what steps you should take if you have one of the affected products. To clarify, the FSIS has not issued a formal recall for these products. However, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a recall for the cilantro ingredient used in the said products after it was found to contain wood fragments. That discovery led the FSIS to issue a public health alert and launch a deeper investigation, as the affected soup and bowl meals may still be stored in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The alert currently applies to select batches of products from Campbell's, Campbell's-owned Verve, Health Request, Life Cuisine, Molly's Kitchen, Sysco, and Crafted Market. FSIS notes that this may only be the beginning—more products could be added as the investigation continues, and additional updates are expected. For now, only the following items are included in the alert: Campbell's Chicken Tortilla Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 24th, 2026, and December 15th, 2026 Campbell's Soup Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 7th, 2026, and November 3rd, 2026 Campbell's Wicked Thai Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 1st, 2026 Health Request Mexican Chicken Tortilla: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 27th, 2026 Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date March 2026 and April 2026 (no specific day provided) Molly's Kitchen Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 7th, 2026, October 28th, 2026, December 11th, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Chicken Chili: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 9th, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 28th, 2026, November 10th, 2026, and December 11th, 2026 Molly's Kitchen Mexican Chicken Tortilla: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date November 13th, 2026 Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date November 10th, 2026 Verve Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 7th, 2026, and November 3rd, 2026 Verve Wicked Thai Soup: Establishment Number P-17644; Use By/Sell By Date October 7th, 2026 Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup: Establishment Number CA-711 Lot Number: 1 05025 BBD; Use By/Sell By Date May 21st, 2025 Lot: 1 05825 BBD; Use By/Sell By Date May 29th, 2025 Lot: 1 06325 BBD; Use By/Sell By Date June 3rd, 2025 Lot: 1 03425 BBD; Use By/Sell By Date May 5th, 2025 To help you further identify these products, their label images can be found here. Some of the impacted products were made for food service and distributed exclusively to restaurants and institutions, but others reached grocery store shelves. The affected items' distribution has been limited to four states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. However, with the FSIS anticipating more additions, this health alert could soon expand nationwide. If you have any of the products included in this health alert, do not consume them. Dispose of the items immediately or return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund. Consuming frozen soup products with cilantro contaminated with wood could present a variety of health risks, including: Choking Hazard: Pieces of wood, depending on their size and shape, could pose a choking risk, especially for children, elderly individuals, or anyone with difficulty swallowing. Larger or sharper wood fragments could block the airway or cause severe choking. Oral or Gastrointestinal Injury: Wood fragments, especially if sharp or brittle, could cause cuts or abrasions in the mouth, throat, or digestive tract, potentially leading to pain, bleeding, or even more serious injuries like punctures. Contamination with Harmful Pathogens: Wood can harbor bacteria, mold, or other microorganisms that might be present on the wood's surface. If these pathogens are transferred to the cilantro or the soup, they could cause foodborne illnesses, such as food poisoning, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps. Allergic Reactions: While cilantro itself is not typically an allergen, the wood could contain substances or chemicals that may trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, leading to symptoms like itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Chemical Contaminants: If the wood has been treated with chemicals (e.g., preservatives, pesticides, or other industrial treatments), these chemicals could contaminate the cilantro and the soup, posing a risk to health if ingested. To avoid these risks, it is important to follow the FSIS health alert's recommendations to dispose of or return the affected products. Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
