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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Target Recall Update Issued Nationwide: Customers Urged Not to Eat Products
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. Several products stocked at Target stores nationwide have been recalled due to risks ranging from undeclared allergens to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. YoCrunch Yogurts Several types of YoCrunch Yogurts have been recalled by the company due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper, which could be a choking hazard if consumed, the Food and Drug Administration said. Out of the products stocked at Target, the affected types are the YoCrunch Low Fat Vanilla with OREO Yogurt, YoCrunch Low Fat Vanilla with M&Ms Yogurt, YoCrunch Low Fat Strawberry with M&Ms Yogurt, all in 4ct/4oz size cups. Also included are the YoCrunch Low Fat Vanilla with OREO and M&Ms Yogurt Variety Pack with 8ct/6oz size cups. The FDA said that the loose plastic pieces are only at risk of being found in the separately packaged topper, and this does not impact the separately packaged yogurt. It said that the transparent plastic pieces may have sharp edges and are between 7 and 25 mm in length. A Target shopping center storefront pictures on Oxon Hill, Maryland USA June 22, 2024. A Target shopping center storefront pictures on Oxon Hill, Maryland USA June 22, 2024. Getty Images Customers who have purchased the affected products are advised not to consume them, and can contact YoCrunch's consumer care department for information about refunds. The recall was initiated voluntarily by manufacturer Danone U.S. in cooperation with the FDA on July 11. Newsweek contacted Danone U.S. for comment via email on Thursday. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have been recalled due to incorrect labeling that may not specify they contain peanuts. In several multi-pack varieties, some individual packs may be incorrectly labeled as the cheese variety even though it may be a peanut butter variety, the FDA notice said. All outer labels on cartons are correct. The recall notice said that the issue was a "supplier error" and that corrective actions are being taken to help ensure this issue does not recur. Out of the products stocked at Target, the recall applies to Ritz Cracker Sandwiches with Peanut Butter in the 8ct/11.04oz size, and Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Family Size 27.6oz/20ct. Customers with peanut allergies are advised to not eat the products and to discard them. The manufacturer Mondelēz Global LLC announced the voluntary recall on July 8. Mondelēz confirmed that it was conducting a voluntary recall of products in an emailed statement to Newsweek and pointed to their press release for more information. Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon in 12oz packages sold at Target are among Kraft Heinz products being recalled byb the company due to risks that they are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the United States Department of Agriculture said. The recalled products have the USDA mark of inspection on them. A contamination was detected through lab testing, and no confirmed illnesses have been reported so far. Listeria infection, or listeriosis, can cause severe illness, especially in older adults, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues, with more severe risks such as miscarriage and death for vulnerable groups. The USDA urges consumers not to eat the affected turkey bacon and to either discard it or return it to the store. Kraft Heinz told Newsweek in an emailed statement: "We are also working collaboratively with public health authorities, including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), to take the appropriate steps and initiate a recall. We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed."
Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Popular yogurt recalled over choking hazard
Technology has advanced to a point we never imagined it would reach in our lifetimes. This makes us feel relatively trusting of it. Yet despite all the testing and safety protocols in large food production facilities, mistakes can sometimes happen, threatening people's health. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Recently, Kraft Heinz, the maker of Kool-Aid, Jell-O, and Oscar Mayer, initiated a recall of around 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon that might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can even be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. Related: Kraft Heinz issues major recall over food safety risk According to Food Safety Net Services, there were 296 total recalls in 2024, and 1,392 people got sick from recalled food. Hospitalizations increased from 230 in 2023 to 487 last year, and deaths grew from eight in 2023 to 19 in 2024. The most common reasons for food recalls include contamination with disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites; the presence of foreign objects like pieces of glass, metal, or plastic; and failure to list a major allergen in the food on the label. Now a famous dairy giant has issued a recall of a popular yogurt over a potential choking hazard. The French dairy giant Danone (GPDNF) announced Monday that it is recalling YoCrunch products sold at retail stores nationwide due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper. YoCrunch is a popular brand of yogurt with crunchy mix-in toppings such as granola, M&Ms chocolate candies, Oreo cookie pieces, Nestle Crunch candy, Reese's pieces candy, and Butterfinger candy. Related: FDA says yes to controversial new seafood delicacy Plastic pieces in the products under recall are isolated in separately packaged toppers, and shouldn't be found directly in the packaged yogurt. If consumed, the plastic pieces could potentially cause a choking response, Danone said in the press release. The recall, conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), applies to all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch products. The company revealed that consumers have reported the presence of plastic pieces that are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers due to their length of between 7 and 25 mm. More on Food and Retail: Another healthy fast-food chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcyCostco quietly pulls popular product, upsets fansStarbucks brings back fan-favorite menu item after 2-year hiatus With its retail partners, Danone is acting quickly to remove the impacted products from shelves and bring back the popular yogurts to its customers. Danone is an internationally popular company known for several household staple brands that are widely popular, such as Activia, Oikos, and Silk. Its products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide, and in France, the brand is so popular that 93% of residents have at least one Danone product in their fridge. Related: Burger King menu adds wild kids' meal toys parents will want too The company stresses that it takes every consumer's experience seriously. Those who have already purchased YoCrunch products are advised not to consume them. They can obtain information on refunds by contacting the consumer care line at 1-877-344-4886 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. In the United States, the chances of dying from choking on food are one in 2,461, which suggests it's more likely than dying as a passenger on a plane. Death from choking is more common among older people, with food most often the culprit. In addition, young children tend to be at elevated risk of choking not only on food, but also on small objects, such as toys with small parts. When a person is choking, experts advise performing the Heimlich Maneuver to help dislodge objects. Health care professionals generally consider the maneuver a safe and fast procedure to save lives, writes the Cleveland Clinic. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Popular yogurt recalled over possible choking hazard
A popular yogurt brand has issued a voluntary recall due to the potential presence of plastic pieces. Danone U.S. recalled all of its YoCrunch products currently available on the market Friday after customers reported plastic pieces in the dome toppers, which hold various sweet treats such as Oreos or M&M's. Sharp-edged plastic pieces could be a choking hazard or pose other risks. The recall does not apply to the yogurt itself, but only to the yogurt topping container. Many lot numbers and expiration dates are involved in the recall, spanning from July 7 through September 4. The full list of affected products can be found here. No injuries or illnesses have currently been reported, and Danone is working alongside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There are currently no reported illnesses or injuries (YoCrunch) 'The company is working swiftly with retail partners to remove the impacted product from shelves, while it works to address the issue and bring back the YoCrunch products so many people enjoy,' the company said in a press release. Customers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to consume them and to contact YoCrunch's Customer Care Line using the phone number 1-877-344-4886. The news of the yogurt's recall comes after Hartford Bakery Inc. recalled its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style half-loaf bread after an internal packaging error resulted in visible hazelnuts, an undeclared allergen, in some loaves. About 883 units from six production lots were mistakenly wrapped and labeled merely as 'May Contain Tree Nuts,' without specifying hazelnuts. The contamination stems from a packaging changeover from a hazelnut-containing bread batch to the white loaf variant, the company said. The recalled bread was distributed across 12 states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi. The bread is packaged in a flexible plastic bag and can be identified by lot codes T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, and T10 174020406, which appear on the front panel. The packaging also includes a net weight of 12 oz, a UPC of 24126018152 on the bottom, and an expiration date of 07/13/2025 displayed on the front panel. The last two years have seen an alarming and unexplained rise in recalls. In 2024, approximately 300 food recalls were issued, with those recalls being linked to nearly 1,400 illnesses, a Public Interest Research Group report revealed. Out of the 1,400 illnesses, 487 people became sick enough to require hospitalization, and 19 people died. While those numbers are still low when weighed against the entire U.S. population, they are also double the number of hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses in 2023. Solve the daily Crossword
16-07-2025
- Health
YoCrunch yogurt products voluntarily recalled due to possible plastic contamination
Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling 17 varieties of YoCrunch yogurt sold nationwide "due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper," the company said this week. In a company announcement shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website Monday, Danone U.S. said it initiated the recall in cooperation with the FDA on July 11, 2025, after consumers "reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking." The products come in two adjoining containers, a base filled with yogurt and a separately sealed topper with various add-ins like Oreo pieces, mini M&M's candies, Snickers and Twix. The transparent plastic pieces may have sharp edges, which Danone U.S. said "could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length." "The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt," the company said, noting that the recall applies to "all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch products currently inmarket." A full list of impacted products, including lot numbers and expiration dates, can be found here. Danone U.S. said it is "working swiftly with retail partners to remove the impacted product from shelves, while it works to address the issue and bring back the YoCrunch products so many people enjoy." Customers who purchased the recalled YoCrunch products have been urged to not consume them and to contact the company's consumer care line at (877) 344-4886, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, for questions and refund information. In a statement to ABC News on Wednesday, Danone U.S. said, "We take every consumer experience seriously and are issuing this voluntary recall in line with Danone's commitment to product quality and consumer safety."
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yogurt products voluntarily recalled due to possible plastic contamination
Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling 17 varieties of YoCrunch yogurt sold nationwide "due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper," the company said this week. In a company announcement shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website Monday, Danone U.S. said it initiated the recall in cooperation with the FDA on July 11, 2025, after consumers "reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking." The products come in two adjoining containers, a base filled with yogurt and a separately sealed topper with various add-ins like Oreo pieces, mini M&M's candies, Snickers and Twix. The transparent plastic pieces may have sharp edges, which Danone U.S. said "could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length." "The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt," the company said, noting that the recall applies to "all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch products currently inmarket." A full list of impacted products, including lot numbers and expiration dates, can be found here. Danone U.S. said it is "working swiftly with retail partners to remove the impacted product from shelves, while it works to address the issue and bring back the YoCrunch products so many people enjoy." Customers who purchased the recalled YoCrunch products have been urged to not consume them and to contact the company's consumer care line at (877) 344-4886, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, for questions and refund information. In a statement to ABC News on Wednesday, Danone U.S. said, "We take every consumer experience seriously and are issuing this voluntary recall in line with Danone's commitment to product quality and consumer safety." Solve the daily Crossword
