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Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Salsa Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning Over Contamination Fears
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A salsa product recalled in April has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). MegaMex Foods LLC, based in California, issued a voluntary recall on April 14 for its La Victoria Cilantro Salsa as it may have been manufactured with cilantro contaminated with wood pieces. Newsweek has contacted MegaMex Foods for comment outside of regular working hours. A salsa product recalled in April due to the possible presence of wood has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA. A salsa product recalled in April due to the possible presence of wood has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA. Press Association/AP Why It Matters The product's potential contamination with foreign material poses a risk of dental injury or choking if consumed. The FDA's Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which "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." What To Know The affected product was distributed to nine consignees in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Michigan. A total of 501 cases are affected by the recall and the product has a best-by date of December 2026. The product has a weight of 15.5 oz and can be identified by the UPC code: 0 72101 34470 3. The FDA issued its Class II risk classification for the product on May 6. What People Are Saying Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, told Newsweek previously: "It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food... [They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional." The FDA says in a report: "Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums." What Happens Next The recall is still ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it. It should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Food Recalls You Need to Know About This Week
This week's roundup includes a refrigerated item from Trader Joe's, a shelf-stable salsa, and a defunct kitchen appliance part. Use this guide to find out what to toss or return for a refund or replacement. On April 28, 2025, Trader Joe's recalled 500 units of its ready-to-eat sesame miso salad with salmon, which was distributed among 18 states. During the packaging process, sealed packets of Parmesan cheese crumbles were mistakenly placed in the salad containers instead of crispy onion packets. The salad usually doesn't contain any traces of milk, so this accidental swap introduced an undisclosed milk allergen. Given that milk is one of the nine most common food allergens in the United States, those with the allergy couldn't safely enjoy the food they Name: Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon Code: SKU 77316 Use By Dates: April 28, 2025 and April 29, 2025 Distribution: Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and WisconsinIf you bought the salad in one of the 18 states listed above earlier this week, you are eligible for a refund. If you have more questions regarding the recalled item, call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or send an email here. On April 14, MegaMex Foods, LLC of Orange, CA recalled 501 cases of its La Victoria Cilantro Salsa (medium-heat) because it may contain wood pieces from a recalled ingredient: fresh cilantro. Interestingly, a salsa brand supplied by Costco was just recalled last week for the same concerns. The recall has yet to be classified by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it remains Name: La Victoria Cilantro Salsa, Medium, 15.5 oz UPC Code: 0 72101 34470 3 Best By Date: December 2026 Distribution: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and MichiganIf you still have this salsa in your pantry, toss it or return it to the store you bought it from. On May 1, 2025, SharkNinja, the maker of many popular kitchen appliances, announced a recall of 1,846,400 multi-function pressure cookers in the U.S. (including 184,240 units sold in Canada) due to a burn hazard. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the appliance's pressure lid can be opened during pressure cooking, allowing hot contents to escape. The recall follows 106 reports of burn injuries, 50 incidents of which involve second or third-degree burns to the face and body. A total of 26 lawsuits have been filed to date. The recalled multi-function pressure cookers were sold nationwide from January 2019 through March 2025 at major retailers, both in-store and online, for about $200. These include: Walmart Costco Sam's Club Target AmazonProduct Name: SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers; black model with 6.5-quart capacity Recall Number: 25-247 Model Numbers: OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO, and OP350CO (printed on the label found on the side of the appliance) Distribution: Nationwide and in CanadaIf you own one of these appliances (or you purchased an OP300 series replacement pressure cooker lid during this time frame), you can contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid at 888-370-1733 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday. You can also send an email to sharkninja@ or online at or and click on 'Recalls' under 'Support' at the top of the page. While you wait for your replacement lid, the CPSC notes that it's still safe to use other functions on the appliance, such as air-frying. Read the original article on SIMPLYRECIPES
