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Christmas Food Recalls: Key Products Affected

Kaia by Kaia
24/12/2024
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Christmas Food Recalls: Key Products Affected

As holiday shopping ramps up, several popular food items commonly featured at Christmas gatherings have been recalled. Consumers are urged to be aware of these recalls when purchasing ingredients for festive meals, with some items potentially still in homes despite being pulled from store shelves.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings for multiple products that could pose health risks, including undeclared allergens and bacterial contamination.

Why Recalls Matter

Food recalls are triggered for various reasons, including the presence of undeclared ingredients that could cause allergic reactions or contamination by harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. These recalls are important to heed, as they aim to prevent illness, particularly for vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals and those with compromised immune systems.

Recalled Products to Watch For

Several foods commonly enjoyed during Christmas meals, ranging from appetizers to desserts, have been affected by recent recalls. Here’s a rundown of some key items:

Lay’s Classic Potato Chips: Frito-Lay recently issued a recall for certain bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after discovering that the products may contain undeclared milk. This recall affects bags sold in Oregon and Washington. The affected chips are packaged in flexible bags with a “guaranteed fresh” date of February 11, 2025, and a manufacturing code of either 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The Universal Product Code (UPC) is 28400 31041.

Oysters: The FDA has issued an advisory for consumers in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Washington to avoid consuming oysters or Manila clams harvested between November 15 and December 11. These shellfish were collected by Rudy’s Shellfish from the Pickering Passage growing area in Washington and are suspected of being contaminated with norovirus, a virus that causes gastrointestinal illness but is unrelated to the flu.

Hot Cocoa Mix: A recall was announced for Aroma Vita Hot Cocoa Mix due to potential contamination with metal fragments. The affected product, sold in 32-ounce packages, has a UPC of 7 1908 50007 0 and a case UPC of 50719098500075. The cocoa mix, produced by DYMA Brands in Atlanta, was distributed across a wide range of states, including Arkansas, Arizona, California, and Florida, among others.

Costco Eggs: Handsome Brook Farms initiated a voluntary recall last month for its 24-count organic pasture-raised eggs, sold under the Kirkland Signature brand, due to a potential Salmonella contamination. These eggs were sold in Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The recalled eggs are packaged in plastic cartons marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 6, 2025. The affected UPC code is 9661910680.

Health Risks and Consumer Safety

The FDA has emphasized the importance of staying informed about food recalls, especially during the holiday season. “Recalled foods may cause injury or illness, particularly for individuals who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems,” the FDA stated on its website.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers are advised to stay vigilant and regularly check for recall updates. If any of the products listed above are already in your home, it is recommended to dispose of them or return them to the store. For a comprehensive list of current food recalls, visit the FDA’s official website at fda.gov.

As the holiday season continues, shoppers should take extra care when selecting food items for their Christmas meals to avoid potential health risks.

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Kaia Green is a staff writer for WhatFoodrecipes, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining WhatFoodrecipes in 2023 (tough job!), she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.

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