16 Types of Food Recalled May Hide In Your Pantry

1. Dozens of Dairy Products

In 2024, dozens of dairy products were recalled after the FDA and CDC investigated a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. These include various dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., such as Cheddar, Cotija, Fresco, yogurt, sour cream, and more.

Additionally, new or repackaged products from companies that further processed the dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods have also been recalled.

2. Hormel Spiced Ham

In February 2024, Hormel Foods recalled over 900 pounds of ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products. The reason for this was misbranding and an undeclared allergen as the products could contain milk, which was not declared on the product label.

If you have any Hormel Foods ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products with the following labels, either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

Note that the spiced ham products from Hormel Foods are safe for consumption for those who don’t have an allergy to milk.

3. Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Cured Meats

In January 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. conducted a recall of an undetermined amount of charcuterie products due to possible under-processing and potential Salmonella contamination. Later in January, FSIS issued a public health alert to other charcuterie products from Fratelli Beretta as well.

If you find any ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products from Fratelli Beretta in your pantry, make sure to discard them as soon as possible.

4. Tropicale Foods Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack

In March 2024, Tropicale Foods of Modesto recalled over 5,000 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack due to the mango bars being potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

While the cause of the problem remains unknown, exposure to Salmonella can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, so make sure to get rid of the products if you find any in your fridge.

5. Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews

In March 2024, Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA, recalled specific production lots of Trader Joe’s 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews for Salmonella risk.

If you have the cashews stored in your pantry, check the country of origin and lot number. If the package says “India” or Vietnam” and has any of these lot numbers, it must be discarded immediately.

6. Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews

In March 2024, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced a recall of Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews. A limited amount of 8.25 oz plastic cans of roasted cashews may contain undeclared coconut and milk, posing a risk to individuals with sensitivity or severe allergy to coconut or milk.

If you don’t have any coconut or milk-related allergies, the roasted cashews are totally safe for consumption.

7. Kroger salad kits

Salad kits definitely make life easier, especially for those who have short lunch breaks. And if you’ve been buying ready-to-eat salad kits from Kroger, here’s what you need to know.

In March 2024, Taylor Farms Pacific recalled over 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat apple walnut with chicken salad bowl products that were misbranded and included an undeclared wheat allergen.

If you’re allergic to wheat or have celiac disease, discard the Kroger salad kits with these labels.

8. Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa

After two consumers complained about back rubber material being found in the sausage in March 2024, Johnsonville voluntarily recalled over 35,000 pounds of Polish Turkey Kielbasa Smoked Sausage in 12-oz packaging.

If you’ve been purchasing smoked sausages from Johnsonville, make sure to check your pantry for products with the “Best By” date of either 05/17/24 or 05/18/24. These products should be disposed of for safety reasons.

9. El Chilar Ground Cinnamon

In March 2024, El Chilar Rodriguez LLC recalled around 1500 bags of Ground Cinnamon “Canela Molida” in 1.25-oz bags due to possible lead contamination

The company initiated the recall after the Maryland Department of Health found elevated concentrations of lead in Canela Molida packages.

If you have ground cinnamon packages with the lot codes “D300 EX1024” or “F272 EX1026,” you should stop using the product immediately.

10. Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings

In March 2024, CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation recalled over 60,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings from Trader Joe’s after finding hard plastic matter, possibly from a permanent marker pen.

Undoubtedly, chicken soup dumplings are among the most popular frozen food products from Trader Joe’s. And if you’ve been saving some dumplings in your freezer for a quick dinner, check the lot codes of 6-oz boxes. Those with the lot numbers “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-1” should be discarded.

11. Roland Tahini

In March 2024, Roland Foods, LLC recalled a specific production code of Roland Tahini in 16-oz packages due to potential Salmonella contamination.

To avoid serious health complications or even fatal infections, check your pantry and dispose of Roland Tahini with a “Best By” date of October 19, 2024.

12. Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce

The Polynesian sauce is one of Chick-fil-A’s most sought-after dipping sauces, which was unfortunately recalled in February 2024.

The dipping cups distributed between February 14 and 27 have been mislabeled and may contain a different sauce with wheat and soy allergens.

As some of us may still have the Polynesian sauce cups from takeout orders in the fridge, it’s crucial to throw them away in case of wheat or soy allergies.

13. Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf

In February 2024, Trader Joe’s recalled its newly launched frozen food product called Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf due to the possible presence of foreign material.

Although the type of foreign matter has not been revealed, Trader Joe’s urges the customers to discard the product immediately.

14. Banh Ba Xa and Banh Pia products

In February 2024, LQNN Inc. issued a voluntary recall of Banh Ba Xa and other varieties of Banh Pia due to the potential presence of undeclared egg.

If you’re a vegetarian or have an allergy to eggs, it’s not recommended to consume the 12 affected products listed on the FDA website.

15. Don Novo & Son meat products

In February 2024, Don Novo & Son recalled over 9,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products produced on December 21, 2023. These include fully cooked chorizo, smoked pork ribs, cooked ham and water products, Cuban brand mortadella, and smoked pork loin.

If you find any of the above-mentioned products in your pantry or fridge, make sure to dispose of them or make a return as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

16. Golden Owl Dried Mango

Sweet and chewy dried mangos are popular for their flavor and nutritional benefits. And if you’re a huge fan of this delight, check your pantry for dried mangos from Golden Owl.

In February 2024, Golden Owl Dried Mango was recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared sulfites. As sulfites can cause allergic reactions and even anaphylaxis in rare cases, it’s recommended to dispose of the 7-oz packages immediately.