Each week, we monitor the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and individual stores for food safety announcements that may affect you.
There are currently several ongoing recalls of food and kitchen-related products you need to know about, ranging from nuts to cheese, and more. These are the items you should check for in your kitchen right now.
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Due To Potential Salmonella
On Dec. 5, the FDA announced that Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. has recalled Wegmans Unsalted Deluxe Mixed Nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The following products are affected:
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34-ounce (964 grams) Plastic Tub
UPC: 077890421314Lot code: 58041BEST BY: JUL 28, 2026
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5-ounce (326 grams) Plastic Bag
UPC: 077890421352Lot code: 58171BEST BY: AUG 10, 2026
The nuts were sold in Wegmans stores in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., from Nov. 3 to Dec. 1, 2025. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased the recalled nuts should not eat them and can return them to the store for a full refund. For questions, contact Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663.
Salad Dressing and Sauce Due To Plastic Contamination
The FDA announced a recall of more than 4,000 cases of salad dressings and sauces produced by Ventura Foods due to possible contamination with plastic material. The affected condiments—used in store delis, food courts, and food service locations, including those at Costco and Publix—were distributed across 27 states.
Because these dressings were supplied to multiple retailers and food service operations, additional prepared foods made with the recalled sauces have also been pulled, including certain Costco Caesar Salads and Chicken Sandwiches with Caesar Salad.
The plastic contamination stems from an ingredient used in production, making the products unsafe to consume due to the risk of internal injury. Consumers who have any items containing the recalled dressings or sauces should not eat them and should discard the products or return them to the retailer for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported at this time. See the list of products here.
Ritz Crackers Due To Undeclared Allergen
The FDA and Mondelēz Global LLC have issued a voluntary recall of select Ritz products due to a labeling error involving peanut allergens. Some individually wrapped packs of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches were mistakenly labeled as the Cheese variety, even though the crackers inside contain peanut butter. Because peanuts are not declared on the mislabeled packs, the error poses a serious risk to individuals with peanut allergies. This recall covers a limited number of cases tied to specific code dates previously referenced in an earlier notice and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.
The affected cases were distributed to retailers in several U.S. states. Although no illnesses have been reported, consumers with peanut allergies should not eat the mislabeled crackers and should discard them immediately. Those with questions can contact Mondelēz Global at 1-844-366-1171 for more information.
Shredded Cheese for Potential Metal Contamination
The FDA recently updated a recall classification affecting more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., due to the potential presence of metal fragments. Initially announced in October, the recall was formally classified as a Class II recall in December, meaning that consumption could lead to temporary or medically reversible health effects. The impacted cheese was sold under numerous private-label brands at retailers including Aldi, Target, Walmart, Publix, H-E-B, Sprouts, and others, reaching stores across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
Consumers who purchased any recalled shredded cheese should not eat it and should throw it away or return it to the retailer for a full refund. A complete list of recalled items, along with UPCs and best-by dates, is available on the FDA’s website and is listed in our previous coverage.
Popular Cheese Brands for Potential Listeria
On Nov. 26, the FDA announced an expanded recall of popular cheese brands by the Ambriola Company, a New Jersey–based cheese distributor. Routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal listeriosis infection. The affected products were sold at various retailers, including Sam’s Club and Wegmans (as listed in this separate recall announcement), and are as follows:
Locatelli: Grated Pecorino Romano (4-ounce cups, 8-ounce cups, and grated sold by the pound with various expiration dates between Mar. 4 and May 17, 2026)Boar’s Head: Grated Pecorino Romano (6-ounce cups and grated bags; expiration dates from Mar. 3 to Mar. 12, 2026)Member’s Mark: Pecorino Romano (1.5-pound bags; expiration dates from Mar. 25 to Apr. 5, 2026)Ambriola: Grated Pecorino Romano (sold by the pound; expiration dates from Feb. 28 to Mar. 11, 2026)Pinna: Grated Pecorino Romano (sold by the pound; expiration date Mar. 11, 2026)
As stated in our previous coverage, if you have any of the recalled cheese in your refrigerator, you should not consume it. It should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. At this time, no illnesses have been reported. Those with questions regarding the recalled products may contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224.
Aldi’s Choceur Brand Chocolate for Undeclared Allergens
At the end of November, the FDA announced that Silvestri Sweets Inc. voluntarily recalled 5-ounce bags of Choceur Holiday Barks sold nationwide at Aldi due to undeclared allergens caused by a packaging mix-up.
Cookie Butter Holiday Bark may contain undeclared pecans, while Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark may contain undeclared wheat—posing a risk of serious allergic reactions. More details and package photos are available on the FDA’s site.
No illnesses have been reported. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them, and those with questions can contact Silvestri Sweets at 1-630-232-2500.
Cookware Flagged for High Levels of Lead
The FDA has expanded its ongoing investigation into imported cookware that can leach dangerous levels of lead into food, recently adding more products to the list of items consumers should stop using. This update builds on the recent warnings about cookware that can leach lead, which calls out growing concerns about certain aluminum, brass, and alloy pans that have failed safety testing.
Because no level of lead exposure is considered safe, the FDA urges consumers to check their kitchens and discard any affected items.
As part of this investigation, Shata Traders Inc. has recalled its Chef Brand Milk Pan 24 cm after testing confirmed that the pan can release harmful amounts of lead during normal use. The pans were sold across several East Coast states, and although no illnesses have been reported, consumers should stop using them immediately and return them for a refund. The FDA’s surveillance is ongoing, and more products may be added as testing continues.
Anyone concerned about potential lead exposure should contact their healthcare provider.
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