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The FDA reported on June 24, 2024, that Wildly Beloved Foods (Clinton, Washington) recalled approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination. The recalled Orzo (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Payless Foods, The Star Store, Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market, and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and the expiration date of May 7, 2025, on the side of the package. The recalled Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market, and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A and the expiration date of May 17, 2025, on the side of the package. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated because three packages had the beginning signs of mold. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wildly-beloved-foods-recalling-orzo-vegan-dried-and-campbell-vegan-dried-due-potential-mold?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Totally Cool, Inc. (Owings Mills, Maryland) recalled multiple ice cream products because they could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed nationwide and available in retail locations and direct delivery. No illnesses have been reported to date. Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased producing and distributing the affected products due to FDA sampling, which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/totally-cool-inc-recalls-all-ice-cream-products-because-possible-health-risk?permalink=69054E765866B789DA03760379008642E483CF5A78250BA08A136BFBCD5F3867

The FDA reported that Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. (Weston, OH) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food (@% oz) because it can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. Vitakraft Sun Seed was notified on June 18, 2024, by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that Salmonella was detected in a product sample. The package of hedgehog food is labeled “Vita Prima” by Sunseed. The package is predominantly yellow and white, with a hedgehog picture in the bottom left corner. The product is described as “wholesome nutrition” and an “all-in-one pellet.” Key features highlighted on the package include “vitamin-fortified,” “highly digestible,” and “high in protein.” The net weight of the product is 25 ounces (708 grams). The background includes images of grains, emphasizing the wholesome ingredients. Products from the recalled lot were distributed to the following states: FL, IN, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. Retailers and distributors who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to remove them from their inventory and shelves. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. voluntarily recalled their Macadamia Nuts Dry Roasted Style. The product is being removed from the market due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The distribution of the product is limited to the United States. The product recalled is the Macadamia Nuts, Dry Roasted Style 6 25 lbs with a total of 2,850 lbs and an expiration date of 4/12/2025. The recall is currently ongoing. The recall was initiated on May 16, 2024, and is ongoing. The product was distributed nationwide. @ www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm