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The FDA reported that Thal Golden Spices Inc.(Hayward, CA) recalled 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal” 350g because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in California through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date. Thal Golden Spices Inc. recently discovered an oversight in the distribution process. Unfortunately, the product was released without proper lab results. This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/thal-golden-spices-inc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that Metro Produce Distributors Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) recalled all Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The fresh guacamole was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and St. Cloud. The product was also available in select locations, such as Taco Mas food bars, from July 27 to 31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date. The recall resulted from a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products could potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes. The company has ceased producing and distributing the products as they continue their investigation. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/metro-produce-distributors-inc-recalls-fresh-guacamole-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA is alerting parents and caregivers about Cronobacter safety concerns with Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula and other infant formula products imported and distributed by Dairy Manufacturers Inc. On May 24, 2024, the company initiated a recall because they were not in compliance with all of the FDA’s infant formula regulations; the FDA is now issuing this safety alert due to new findings of Cronobacter contamination in a sample of Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula. The FDA found Cronobacter in a Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula sample collected from a retail store in Texas. Separately, the FDA is also alerting parents and caregivers to a recall initiated by Dairy Manufacturers Inc. because of their failure to meet U.S. infant formula regulations. Limited sampling of the Farmalac products did not detect Cronobacter; however, the firm has not submitted the required premarket notification to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and nutritional adequacy of the infant formula.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-alerts-parents-and-caregivers-cronobacter-safety-concerns-crecelac-goat-milk-infant-formula?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Colonna Brothers (North Bergen, NJ) recalled its 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to elevated lead levels. The Cinnamon was distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail order. The products come in a clear plastic jar labeled “Marcum Cinnamon Ground 1.5oz” or “Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 2.25oz”. No illnesses have been confirmed to date in connection with these products. The FDA recommended the voluntary recall following its targeted sampling of different discount cinnamon brands from multiple retail locations. Colonna Brothers is participating in this recall voluntarily, as requested by the FDA. Colonna Brothers has not violated any Federal laws, regulations, and/or guidelines regarding lead levels in cinnamon/spice, nor any protocols requiring testing for heavy metals in cinnamon/spice. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/colonna-brothers-inc-issues-updated-voluntary-recall-15oz-marcum-ground-cinnamon-225oz-supreme?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery