Recalls

The pork lard and beef tallow items were produced on various dates from December 2024 to March 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

• 50-lb. boxes of "Sulu NUTRITION 100% PURE BEEF TALLOW FULLY RENDERED-PASTEURIZED ALL PURPOSE" with "LOT: 07192023-4502 EXP: 07/2023-12-2023," "LOT: 010224-0944 EXP: 12/2025" and "LOT: 080124-7895 EXP: 08/2024-10/2024" represented on the container label.
• 7-lb. plastic buckets of "Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL BEEF TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED" with "LOT: 042225-0128 EXP: 09/2026," "LOT: 042423-4502 EXP: 12/2025," "LOT: 010224-0944 EXP: 12/2025" and "LOT: 080124-7895 EXP: 01/2025" represented on the container label.
• 4-lb. plastic buckets of "Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED" with "LOT: 08012024-7895 EXP: 07/2026," "07192023-4502 EXP: 12/2024" and "LOT: 080124-7895 EXP 01/2026" represented on the container label.
• 1.5-lb. glass jars of "Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL BEEF TALLOW RENDERED 100% PURE GRASS FEED GRASS FINISHED" with "LOT: 021925-0044 EXP:09/2026," "LOT: 012224-0960 EXP: 01/2026" represented on the container label.
• 4-lb. plastic buckets of "Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL LARD 100% PURE NATURAL US PRODUCT RICH IN MONOSATURATED, SATURATED AND POLYSATURATED FATS" with "LOT: 062824-0072 EXP:01/2026" represented on the container label.
• 7-lb. plastic buckets of "Sulu TREAT YOUR SOUL LARD 100% PURE NATURAL US PRODUCT RICH IN MONOSATURATED, SATURATED AND POLYSATURATED FATS" with "LOT: 011825-0072 EXP: 08/2026" represented on the container label.

These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered when FSIS received consumer complaints that the pork lard and beef tallow products for sale online did not bear the mark of inspection. FSIS personnel determined the establishment purchased pork lard and bulk beef tallow from an FSIS regulated facility and produced product into smaller retail size containers that were relabeled without the benefit of FSIS inspection.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers refrigerators or pantries. 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Bekniyaz Akshayev, Owner, Sulu Organics LLC, at 630-855-2190 or support@thesulu.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/.

On May 27, 2025, Pan-African Food Distributors initiated a recall of various products it sells. FDA continues to have concerns for all products held and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors due to the insanitary conditions observed at the facility during a routine FDA inspection, including a rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers.

FDA is advising consumers and retailers not to use, eat, sell, or serve cosmetic and food products distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors of Louisville, Kentucky.

FDA is working with the firm and their direct customers to remove all products of concern from the market.

The entire product list with unique lot codes and expiration dates can be found here.

The beef jerky and beef stick items were produced on various dates from May 30, 2023 to May 30, 2025. The multiple product labels and lot codes associated are subject to recall:

• Label Part 1
• Label Part 2
• Label Part 3
• Label Part 4
• Label Part 5
• Lot Numbers

The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 20528" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' pantries. 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Ryan Cope, Owner, Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc., at ryan@springvillemeat.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/.

Audience

• Restaurants and food retailers in Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Kansas (KS), Nevada (NV), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), and Washington (WA) that have purchased frozen, raw, half-shell oysters with Lot Code: B250130, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 30, 2025 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK.  
• Consumers in AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, NV, TX, UT, and WA who have purchased frozen, raw, half-shell oysters with Lot Code: B250130, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 30, 2025 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK.

Product

• Certain frozen, raw, half-shell oysters from JBR KR-15-SP, harvested on Jan. 30, 2025, from harvest area Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK). The implicated products include Lot Code: B250130. The frozen, half-shell oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, NV, TX, UT, and WA and may have been distributed to other states as well.
• The photo attached is included for reference as an example of a product tag/label that would be included on cartons of oysters with Lot Code: B250130. 

Khee Trading, Inc. (CA 911 RS) of Compton, CA has recalled frozen half-shell oysters with Lot Code: B250130, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 30, 2025 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK because they may be contaminated with norovirus.  The FDA is advising consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of these frozen, raw, half-shell oysters that were shipped to distributors in AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, NV, TX, UT, and WA, and may have been distributed to other states as well.  

Shellfish, such as oysters, contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever may be associated with gastroenteritis infections caused by this organism.

Symptoms of Norovirus

People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Other symptoms include fever, headache, and body ache.

A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days.

If you have norovirus illness, you can feel extremely ill, and vomit or have diarrhea many times a day. This can lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses. Symptoms of dehydration include decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up. Children who are dehydrated may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.

If you think you or someone you are caring for is severely dehydrated, call your healthcare provider.

Summary of Problem and Scope

On May 15, 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of certain oysters from the Republic of Korea (ROK) with Lot Code: B250130, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the ROK on Jan. 30, 2025 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK, and shipped to distributors in AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, NV, TX, UT, and WA. The product may have been distributed to other states as well. The product was recalled by the importer, Khee Trading Inc. (CA-911-. RS) of Compton, CA, on May 19, 2025.

FDA Actions

The FDA is issuing this alert advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat frozen, raw, half-shell oysters with Lot Code: B250130, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 30, 2025, and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK, and shipped to distributors in AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, NV, TX, UT, and WA due to possible norovirus contamination.  The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of the frozen, raw, half-shell oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.

Recommendations for Restaurants and Retailers

Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated oysters. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributor to arrange for destruction.

Restaurants and retailers should also be aware that shellfish, such as oysters, may be a source of pathogens and should control the potential for cross-contamination of food processing equipment and the food processing environment. Their employees should follow the steps below:

• Wash hands with warm water and soap following the cleaning and sanitation process.
• Retailers, restaurants, and other food service operators who have processed and packaged any potentially contaminated products need to be concerned about cross-contamination of cutting surfaces and utensils through contact with the potentially contaminated products.
• Retailers that have sold bulk product should clean and sanitize the containers used to hold the product.
• Regular frequent cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces and utensils used in food preparation may help to minimize the likelihood of cross-contamination.

Recommendations for Consumers

Consumers should not eat these potentially contaminated oysters.

Consumers who have symptoms of norovirus infection should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

To report a complaint or adverse event, visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.

Additional Information     

• Notice of Illness Outbreaks, Shellfish Closures, Reopenings, & Recalls - ISSC
• Norovirus | CDC
• The Symptoms of Norovirus | CDC
• Preventing Norovirus | CDC
• About Handwashing as a Healthy Habit in the Kitchen | Clean Hands | CDC

The canned beef stew item was produced on February 4, 2025. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:

• 20-oz. metal cans containing “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with “BEST BY FEB 2028” and lot code “T02045” printed on the can. The lot code may have an additional number at the end.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST 199G” printed on the can. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that they had received three consumer complaints reporting pieces of wood in the beef stew product.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Hormel Foods Corporation at 800-523-4635 or media@hormel.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/. 

This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling and is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have 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 1,404 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.

The RTE chicken soup items were produced on April 10, 2025. The following products are subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

• 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “Signature SELECT Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice SOUP with White Meat Chicken” on the lid and labeled “Signature SELECT Chicken Corn CHOWDER with White Meat Chicken Smoke Flavor Added” on the side of the cup with a “BEST BY June 24 25” and lot code “8225 5100” printed on the bottom of the cup.

The products bear establishment number “P-46381” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and distributor locations nationwide.  

The problem was discovered by a retailer after a store employee identified “Signature SELECT Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice SOUP with White Meat Chicken” product bearing the correct top label but incorrect side label. The retailer reported the issue to the producing establishment, and the establishment notified FSIS.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to serve, sell, or consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST. Media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Albertsons Media Relations at media@albertsons.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/.

The recalled Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The product comes in a white paper, labeled with - Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara”- 1875g in black, green and blue lettering on the front, Lot # 007, UPC Number # 1824448372340 and expiration date of 06/10/2026 printed on back of the package.

No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a peanut-containing ingredient was included in the product without being declared on the label. A subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by unintentional human error in the packaging processes.

Production of the product has been suspended while the company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work to ensure that the issue has been fully corrected.

Consumers who have purchased 1875g packages of Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara are urged not to consume them and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact South Asian Food Inc. at 718-894-2507 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.