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Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popular grocer has concerning news for customers
Inflation has pushed many consumers to change the way they're spending money. Nowadays, many are dining out at restaurants less frequently and focusing more on cooking meals at home to reap the savings. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Restaurants are notorious for marking up the cost of the items they serve, and for good reason - they need to make a profit and cover all of their overhead. But if money is tight, it pays to limit restaurant spending and focus more on the delicious meals you can make in your own kitchen. Related: Costco makes sneaky food pricing change, angers members You should also know that while food prices are up across the board, the cost of restaurant food has been rising at a faster pace than grocery prices. So that's another reason to limit dining out and spend more time mindfully shopping for food. There's a reason stores like ALDI have such a loyal fan following. Unlike other supermarket chains, ALDI doesn't load its shelves with national brands you see advertised all the time. Rather, the bulk of ALDI's products are private-label products. Related: Kroger borrows key Target and Costco pricing plan shoppers love Some might call those products "generic" or "off brand." But they're typically less expensive versions of the products you might find with fancier packaging elsewhere. And when you're trying to spend less to put food on the table, it pays to forgo labels and focus on the products you're actually getting. This isn't to say that ALDI doesn't carry any brands you might recognize. But more than 90% of the products the store carries are exclusive to ALDI, so you won't find them anywhere else. Buying groceries at Aldi can often feel like taking a gamble when you're not familiar with the brand you're purchasing. Much of the time, that can work out perfectly fine. But recently, ALDI customers encountered an issue with the store's Happy Farms Colby Jack Cheese. ALDI was forced to voluntarily recall the cheese after stainless steel fragments were discovered to have made their way into it. The recall applies to products sold in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. It just so happens that this is the first time Happy Farms has ever needed to recall a product. But the same can't be said for ALDI in general. Related: Costco raises more membership fees This recent recall marks the 69th time ALDI has been forced to pull items off of its shelves since 2018 due to quality issues. Those issues have run the gamut from mislabeled products (which could be dangerous for consumers with food allergies) to contamination with salmonella. The FDA has since declared ALDI's cheese recall a Class II event, where ingesting the product could have minor adverse health effects on the body. "From time to time in the retail world, questions regarding a product's quality or safety - or errors in its packaging or shipment - may arise," ALDI said on its website. "On those rare occasions, ALDI has a plan to swiftly and effectively remove such products from the store." Consumers who purchased the contaminated cheese shouldn't hesitate to return it to ALDI for a refund. But while ALDI will no doubt take steps to make things right for shoppers who brought home the problematic cheese, the store now faces a very serious blow to its reputation. More Retail: Walmart, Target, Costco make major 2025 announcementFormerly bankrupt retailer makes painful decision to close more storesTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers As it is, some consumers are hesitant to give ALDI their business due to a lack of brand familiarity. If ALDI continues to experience issues with product quality, it could not only discourage new customers, but also potentially drive existing customers away. Consumers today are definitely motivated to save money on food. But they're unlikely to do so at the expense of their health. ALDI, meanwhile, is planning to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of an ongoing expansion. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Active Recalls on Cheese, Coca-Cola and More to Be Aware of Right Now
"Key Takeaways" There are active recalls on Chomps Beef Sticks, Aldi cheese, Coca-Cola and more. Many of these products were sold nationwide at Costco, Trader Joe's and other retailers. Common recall causes include foreign matter contaminations and undeclared are a slew of recalls you should be aware of at the moment. From brand-name favorite drinks to pantry staples sold at Costco and Trader Joe's, there are several products to check your kitchen for. Here's everything you need to know about the latest alerts. Chomps recalled two classic flavors, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This was due to a foreign matter contamination. The recalled Chomps Original Beef Sticks were sold at retailers nationwide, including Costco locations in 22 states. Each recalled beef stick has a printed establishment number of 6220A and UPC of 856584004183. In addition, the sticks sold in 12-count packaging contain a UPC of 856584004763. The following lot codes are also printed on the individual sticks: 25016, 25017, 25018, 25020 or 25021. Related: Chocolate Is Being Recalled Nationwide Due to Contamination—Here's What to Know Some Chomps Original Turkey Sticks have also been added to the recall, all of which were sold individually and bear the UPC of 856584004404 and a lot code of 25022 or 25023 on the individual stick package. Those sticks also have a printed establishment number of P6220A. Two consumers reported finding metal fragments in the snack product, resulting in this recall. If you are experiencing any illness or injury after consuming these beef sticks, contact your doctor. For questions about this recall, call Chomps at 855-636-1150 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST or visit for more information. Aldi just recalled cheese sold at locations in four states, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to possible foreign matter contamination. The recalled cheese is the Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack shredded cheese. Sold in 12-ounce plastic pouches, the recalled shredded cheese has a printed UPC of 4061463330840 and best-by dates of July 13 or 14, 2025. The cheese was sold at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The recalled product may contain fragments of stainless steel in the shredded cheese, so check your refrigerator immediately for this product. If you have the recalled cheese on hand, return it to your local Aldi for a refund. For questions about this recall (or any recalls announced by the FDA), contact the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). Related: These 7 Food Dyes Are Starting to Get Banned in States—Should You Still Eat Them? There's an active recall on Coca-Cola soda cans sold in two states, per a recent FDA report. This is due to a foreign matter contamination as the drink may contain pieces of plastic. The soda recalled were 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste sold in 12-count packs. There is a UPC of '0 49000-00634 6' printed on each can and a UPC of '0 49000-02890 4' printed on the packaging. Each can has a best-by date of September 29, 2025, and the cases were sold at retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Check your soda, and if it matches the recalled information, dispose of it or return it to your place of purchase for a possible refund. Over 210,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled right now, according to the FSIS. The recalled liquid eggs may have been in contact with cleaning products containing sodium hypochlorite. The egg substitutes affected include multiple brands. Each of the following products are impacted and contain a printed establishment number of G1804 on the carton: Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025 Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 9, 2025 Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute or Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Sutituto de Huevo Congelado in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of March 7, 2025 Bob Evans Better'n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025 Check your refrigerator for these products. While there are no illnesses or injuries connected to this recall, be sure to contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any side effects. For questions pertaining to this recall, contact Chuck Miller, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, at 1-844-419-1574 or media@ Related: Over 12,000 Espresso Machines Recalled Nationwide Due to Burn Hazard Trader Joe's latest recall is a popular bottle of salad dressing sold in 18 states and Washington, D.C. The product may contain multiple undeclared allergens. The recalled salad dressing is the Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing packaged in 12-fluid-ounce bottles. Each recalled bottle has a printed SKU of 80152 and a use-by date of May 27, 2025. They were sold at Trader Joe's locations in the following states and district: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This salad dressing may contain peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat, all of which are common allergens that are not properly declared on the bottle. Those with allergies to these unlisted ingredients may experience an allergic reaction as serious as anaphylaxis. Common signs of anaphylactic shock include hives, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, dizziness, tightness of the throat and in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Call 911 immediately if you have any of these symptoms after eating the recalled salad dressing. Consumers with questions can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or by emailing via their product feedback form. If you have a bag of Tostitos chips in your kitchen, you may want to check it for this recall information. Some 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips are being recalled right now, according to the FDA. The yellow corn chips affected have a UPC of '28400 52848' and a 'guaranteed fresh' date of May 20, 2025. The recalled Tostitos products were sold at grocery stores, retail locations and drug stores in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. They may have also been sold online and shipped elsewhere. The recalled chips may contain milk, a common allergen that is not declared on the product. This means that those with a milk allergy could be at risk of an allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis when eating these chips. Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of anaphylactic shock after consuming this recalled snack. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall, visit Frito-Lay's contact page or call the company at 1-800-352-4477 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday. Related: Nationwide Recalls on Frozen Meals, Coffee Creamers and More to Be Aware of Right Now Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA: Popular Retailer Recalls Cheese Over Contamination Concerns
Aldi cheese is being recalled over metal fragment contamination. It was made a Class II recall, which means consuming the product may cause serious adverse health concerns. Below is more information about the recalled product. Processed cheese can last a good bit of time in the fridge, which is why it's worth checking the back of yours for recently recalled Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese. The product was recalled in February over potential foreign material contamination. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying it as a Class II recall, meaning that consumption could cause 'serious adverse health consequences.' Four-hundred cases of the 12-ounce pouches of cheese were recalled in four states—Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania—because they could potentially be contaminated with foreign matter—specifically, stainless steel fragments. The packages have the item number of 170374, the UPC code 4061463330840, and best-by dates of July 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. If you believe you have affected product, do not eat it. A press release announcing the recall was not published, so further details regarding how the cheese was contaminated are not available, nor are specific disposal or return instructions. However, according to Aldi's recall policy, the stores work to 'swiftly and effectively remove such products' from shelves. 'A 'pull-from-sale' alert from either the manufacturer of the suspect product or our own Corporate Buying Department will trigger a rapid response plan for handling recalls,' the grocer's site reads. 'Products that do not meet Aldi or government standards in any of these areas will be efficiently and effectively removed from sale.' If you do still happen to have recalled product, reschedule taco night and follow the standard procedure for disposal and reaching out to either the store you purchased it from or the manufacturer, which, in this case, is Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc. The manufacturer can be reached at 440-834-2500 or via email at hello@ Other wellness and food products recently impacted by recalls include acne treatments, canned tuna, pancake mix, and more. A February report published by the Public Interest Research Group, a nonprofit consumer protection group, analyzed data from food recalls in 2024 and found that there were about 300 food recalls last year leading to nearly 1,400 illnesses associated with pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, and others. Food safety experts attribute the apparent rise in numbers to a few causes, including a lack of proper sanitation practices and increased monitoring and reporting of these issues overall. 'We don't find outbreaks if we don't look for them,' Barbara Kowalcyk, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University previously told Prevention. 'We're doing more investigations, but we also have better tools to do investigations with.' As a result, the U.S. may be experiencing more outbreaks and recalls than before, but the food supply is becoming more tightly regulated, she said. 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
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA updates recall for cheese sold at Aldi in 4 states over possible metal contamination
(WKBN) – A recall of cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets in four states has been categorized as 'Class II,' meaning the recalled product has the potential to cause 'temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.' The Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., had initiated a recall of its Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall concerned the presence of a 'potential foreign material' identified as stainless steel fragments. Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries In total, 400 cases of the shredded cheese — or nearly 5,000 individual packets — were recalled across four states: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The recalled product was sold in 12-ounce packages. Customers can identify the affected product by the UPC number 4061463330840, the batch number 8679653, and the item number 170374. The cheese also had best-by dates of July 13 and July 14, 2025. The recall was categorized as a Class II as of March 19. It is listed as 'ongoing' as of the FDA's latest update. Aldi, on its Product Recalls webpage, said its supermarkets 'swiftly and effectively' remove any recalled products from sale. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Popular Aldi Item Is Being Recalled for an Alarming Reason—Here's What You Need to Know
Product recalls are unfortunately an unavoidable by product of consumerism. With the way our favorite foods are mass-produced on a larger scale than ever before, there's no way to completely ensure that some issues will not eventually slip through the cracks. This week, Aldi entered the fold with more than 4,000 bags of Happy Farms shredded cheese being recalled due to the potential for 'foreign matter contamination.' The recall, which was initiated by Aldi's manufacturer, Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., was first issued on February 15. However, as of March 19, the recall has been upgraded to a Class II recall by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA, a Class II recall is the second-most severe risk level a recall event can receive. This indicates a situation in which 'the use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' Related: Aldi's Happy Farms Colby Jack Shredded Cheese is said to be the only product impacted by the recall, which cites the presence of steel fragments having been found inside of the bags. The recall names only four states as being affected, including Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Those who might have the above product in question in their possession, should look out for the following information to help identify the recalled item: Batch number: 8679653 Item number: 170374 UPC: 4061463330840 Lot number: Best By JUL 13 25 H or Best By JUL 14 25 H As of right now, it's very possible that all cheese products included in this recall have already been pulled from Aldi shelves due to the fact that it was initiated more than a month ago. Those who have purchased said product are encouraged to return it to Aldi for a full refund or replacement. Furthermore, it is recommended that consumers not eat the recalled product, as it can lead to serious health risks for most individuals. Up Next:
