Recalls
On this page you’ll find recent recall alerts for food and feed products distributed or produced in Georgia. These alerts include the reason for the recall, a description of the issue, and a complete listing of affected products with identifying information.
Learn more about recallsHaitai, Inc (10/20/2025)
Haitai, Inc of Cerritos, CA is recalling Haetae (HT) brand Cinnamon powder 8 oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.
Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Exposure to extremely high amounts of lead may result in overt and possibly severe symptoms for which an individual is likely to seek medical attention. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/body weight.
If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems.
For adults, acute lead poisoning may cause a wide range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and bloody or decreased urinary output. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects. Lead can cause serious health problems if too much is ingested, such as damage to the brain and kidneys and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body.
Product was distributed by Haitai, Inc. and sold at various supermarkets nationwide.
The affected Haetae (HT) Cinnamon is packaged in a square plastic bottle, with medium brown color with undertones of orange and red appearance. Product brand name is Haetae (HT), has a Cinnamon flavor, UPC number 0 20914 81415 9. The recall is for Best by date 02/09/25.
No injuries or illnesses have reported to date. FDA has zero tolerance level for lead for children between 0 to 6 years old. And usually, an adult does not have significant affect from consuming average amount of Cinnamon powder.
The recall was initiated after the FDA collected product samples and detected elevated levels of lead. The firm’s investigation indicates the problem might be caused by potentially adulterated raw material from the supplier or natural lead concentration in Cinnamon and its powder.
Lead poisoning can be diagnosed through clinical testing, and individuals who have consumed affected product should talk to their health care providers about testing.
Consumers who have purchased HT cinnamon powder are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-890-0101 from 8:00 AM to 5:PM, Monday to Friday days, Pacific time zone.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA (10/20/2025)
AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137).
None of the aforementioned or below listed product ever tested positive for Cs-137.
No illnesses have been reported to date and this recall is only being issued out of a preponderance of caution.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased affected shrimp should not consume the product and should dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread in the environment and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination.
Consumers with questions may contact AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440.
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M.C.I. Foods Inc. (10/20/2025)
M.C.I. Foods Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,585 pounds of specific lots of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The individually packaged and bulk packed frozen breakfast burritos and wraps were produced between September 17, 2025, and October 14, 2025. A list of the products subject to recall can be found here: [view product list]. The labels for the impacted products can be found here: [view labels].
The products bear establishment number “EST. 1162A” or “P-5890A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to foodservice institutions nationwide. The Los Cabos, El Más Fino and Midamar brand products are included in the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS of a positive Lm result in the scrambled egg component after the firm conducted routine sampling and testing of RTE ingredients from its external suppliers.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with Lm can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional refrigerators or freezers. Institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact M.C.I. Foods, Inc. at 888-345-5364.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Publix: Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream (10/20/2025)
Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed to stores located in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, except for stores in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa and Sarasota. Publix locations in Virginia and North Carolina are not impacted by this voluntary recall.
The Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream half gallon container with a sell by date of “June 19, 2026 A” may contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with a mismatch French Vanilla container lid. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from all store shelves,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at publix.com.”
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,421 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.
Jody’s Inc. (10/20/2025)
Jody’s Inc. is recalling Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn 6 oz (170 g) bag, lot number 2519907B1, Best If Enjoyed By: 07 15 26 UPC 8 50016 95530 6, due to presence of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.
The recalled product was distributed by Jody’s Inc. on July 23, 2025. These products were packaged in foil printed bags, packed in six-pack boxes, and shipped to a distribution warehouse in IL. The product was then further shipped to distribution centers in CA, FL, FL, FL, GA, GA, IL, MA, MD, NC, OR & TX. Product was then shipped to retail facilities across the US.
The recalled product can be identified by the following information:
6oz/170g Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn
UPC: 8 50016 94430 6
Lot Code: 2519907B1
Expiration Date: July 15, 2026
On October 15, 2025, the firm was notified by The Farmer Companies, Inc. that they received two customers complaints of peanuts found in their bags of the product.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jody M. Wagner at 757-422-8646 x103, 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM Eastern Time Zone.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Sprouts Farmers Market of Phoenix, Arizona (10/13/2025)
Sprouts Farmers Market of Phoenix, AZ is recalling select lots of Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold from the deli service counter or Grab & Go section because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
This is being initiated after being alerted by their supplier Fresh Creative Foods of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta within the pasta salad. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Product was distributed to Sprouts stores in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Product was distributed starting on 8/31/25 through 10/7/25.
Affected lots of Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad were packaged in plastic containers and sold from the Grab & Go section or packed directly from the deli service counter.
- Grab & Go
- UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15786-00000
- Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
- Service Case:
- UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15587-00000
- Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
Customers who purchased these items are urged not to consume them and dispose of them or return them to their local store for a full refund. The FDA recommends extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Customers with questions may contact Sprouts Customer Relations at sprouts.com/contact or call 480-814-8016 anytime Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (MST-Arizona).
Ben's Original (10/13/2025)
Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States on a limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm. These small stones pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.
This recall is limited only to the batch codes and best by dates listed in the table below, both of which can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package. Impacted retailers are not limited to those listed below as additional retailers may have purchased products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September.
| Item Description | Batch Code | Best By Date | Retailers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice | 533ELGRV22 | 8/2026 | |
| 534ALGRV22 | 8/2026 | HEB | |
| Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice | 534AMGRV22 | 8/2026 | Target |
| 534BMGRV22 | 8/2026 | ||
| 534DMGRV22 | 8/2026 | HEB | |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice | 533BMGRV22 | 8/2026 | |
| 533CLGRV22 | 8/2026 | United Markets | |
| 533CMGRV22 | 8/2026 | HEB, Amazon, Piggly Wiggly |
This is an isolated issue limited to these batches— no other Ben's Original™ products are affected. In line with our commitment to transparency and trust, we are taking action to remove the impacted products from the stores where they were sent and to notify consumers.
There have been no reports of injury or illness to date regarding the potentially impacted product. If you believe you have purchased this product, please do not consume it. Contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care to initiate a return and to address any questions at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday.
FSIS Public Health Alert: Ready-to-eat Meals Produced by FreshRealm Containing Spinach (10/06/2025)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated ingredient, specifically spinach, that has been recalled by Sno Pac Foods due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Based on current evidence, the products included in this public health alert are not related to any ongoing outbreak investigations.
FSIS expects additional affected products to be identified and will update this public health alert as more information becomes available. Consumers should check back frequently.
The following products are subject to the public health alert [view labels]:
- 10.1-oz. containers of “HELLO FRESH READY MADE MEALS CHEESY PULLED PORK PEPPER PASTA” with establishment number “Est. 47718” and lot code 49107 or establishment number “Est. 2937” and lot code 48840. This item was shipped directly to consumers by HelloFresh.
- 10-oz. containers of “HELLO FRESH READY MADE MEALS UNSTUFFED PEPPERS WITH GROUND TURKEY” with establishment number “P-47718” and lot codes 50069, 50073, or 50698. This item was shipped directly to consumers by HelloFresh.
The problem was discovered when FreshRealm notified FSIS that the spinach used in these products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
FSIS is concerned that these products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact FreshRealm’s customer service hotline at 1-888-244-1562 or customerservice@freshrealm.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Tai Foong USA (10/06/2025)
Tai Foong USA of Seattle, Washington is recalling a limited quantity of Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls, net wt. 10oz, because the product may contain shrimp, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp or shellfish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The affected Veggie Spring Rolls were distributed exclusively to ALDI stores nationwide and sold under the Fusia Asian Inspirations brand.
The product is a 10-ounce (283.5 g) retail package identified by UPC 4099100222258 and the Best Before date 05/17/2027 printed on the back panel of the retail box.
No other Fusia Asian Inspirations products are affected by this recall.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain cases of Shrimp Spring Rolls may have been inadvertently packaged in boxes labeled as Vegetable Spring Rolls. The cause of this labeling error is being investigated. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with ALDI and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
At this time, no confirmed allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported related to this issue.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Tai Foong USA at (206) 883-2317, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, or by email at bcox@northernchef.com.
The Kroger Co. (10/06/2025)
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), said today it has recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad that was sold in the Kroger Family of Stores in following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA and WV. This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No reports of illness or injury have been reported to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The item was sold from the deli full and self-service cases at 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores locations under the following banners: Kroger, Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith’s. Kroger has removed these items from store shelves and initiated their customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled products through register receipt tape messages and email alerts. For a complete list of product label images, click here.
| Product | UPC | CODE | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD |
217573-10000 | SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 |
Random Weight sold at deli service counter |
| BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD |
217573-20000 | SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 |
Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept. |
| SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD |
227573-10000 | SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 |
Random Weight sold at deli service counter |
| SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD |
227573-10000 | SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 |
Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept. |
The Kroger Family of Stores was notified on September 26 by the salad kit supplier, Fresh Creative Foods, that the supplier of the kit’s pasta ingredient, Nate’s Fine Foods, had recalled the bowtie pasta due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall affected 24 Smith’s stores in AZ, NM, and NV. On October 1, Kroger was again notified by Fresh Creative Foods, that the supplier for the kit’s pasta ingredient, Nate’s Fine Foods, was recalling additional dates of the bowtie pasta as well as penne pasta items due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Customers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement.
Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. ET to 12:00 a.m. ET, and Saturday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. ET to 9:00 p.m. ET.
