Check your kitchen for these 5 food recalls

Aug. 8, 2026, 3:59 a.m. ET

A wide range of food products, including eggs, lettuce, and cheese bread, have been recalled across the country.Michigan is the state most affected by a cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged lettuce, with thousands of cases reported.Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from some restaurants due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak.

While the focus has been on recalled lettuce causing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S., including in Massachusetts, it’s not the only food you need to check in your pantry.

Recent recalls have included everything from eggs with possible salmonella contamination to plant-based frozen meat products due to possible pieces of plastic in the batch.

Some of the recalls, like eggs, have avoided the New England region entirely so far. Others may not be in Massachusetts but in nearby states where someone might have crossed the border on a grocery run.

Here are food recalls New England shoppers should check for.

What to know about current food recalls listed by the FDA

Taylor Farms, a huge producer of bag salads under several brands, issued a voluntary recall. Taylor Farms is withdrawing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico because of the possible cyclospora contamination. Taylor Farms’ recalled products include Walmart’s Marketside brand of shredded iceberg lettuce (8 ounce or 16 ounce) and iceberg salad (12 ounce or 24 ounce). The lettuce has “best if used by” dates of July 18 through Aug. 3.

Health officials are investigating a multiple-state outbreak of salmonella enteritidis infections linked to eggs. Midwest Poultry Services L.P., based in Indiana, is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs, or about 19 million eggs, because of potential salmonella. Seventeen states have reported illnesses, officials with the CDC said. The recall involves both brown and white eggs produced at Texas farms and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services. No New England states have been a part of the recall.

Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches. This voluntary recall is due to possible soft plaster entering the finished product. The product was sold nationwide at Kroger, Meijer, and Target retail stores between March and mid-July. The 4-ounce pouches have these codes:

Barcode: 8 15367 01078 0Lane number – identified by the number ‘4’ printed on the rear right-hand side seam.Best before dates are: 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 03/17/2027, 03/18/2027, 05/14/2027, or 05/15/2027.

The maker of plant-based items is voluntarily recalling two products because of possible plastic pieces in the food. Recalled items are its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets in a 10.5-ounce package and its Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties in 8-ounce packages. The products have “best if used by” dates of July 5, 6, 7, and 8 of 2027.

Amy’s Kitchen is recalling its Organic Lentil, Light in Sodium soup because of the potential for spoilage due to a manufacturers defect in the pull tab to open the can. More than 180,000 containers of the soup in the 14.5-ounce size in a single lot number 60D0924 are part of the recall. Twenty states were impacted by the recall, and while Massachusetts wasn’t neighboring New Hampshire and Connecticut both are part of the recall. The cans have a “best before” date of April 2027.

Steps to take if you have a recalled food product

In most all recalls, the FDA advises tossing out or returning any food product to the retailer that has been recalled.

If you’ve already prepared a recalled food item in your kitchen or still have it in your refrigerator or freezer, it’s important to throw it out. It’s also important to clean your refrigerator, freezer and areas where the food was stored. Make sure you clean around your kitchen, pantry and cupboards as well as the refrigerator and freezer.

More: Millions of eggs recalled over salmonella fearsSteps the FDA advises for cleaning areas that may have been in contact with contaminated foodThrow out the recalled food and any food stored with it or that came in contact with it. Place it in a sealed bag. If it was in a separate container, wash the container with hot soapy water before reusing.Wash the inside walls and shelves of the refrigerator, cutting boards and countertops and any utensils that may have contacted contaminated foods.Sanitize them with a solution of one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to one gallon of hot water. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel that has not been previously used.Wash and sanitize surfaces used to serve or store potentially contaminated products.Wash hands with warm water and soap following the cleaning and sanitation process.

Consumers can find a list of current food and beverage recalls at fda.gov. Most grocery store and warehouse clubs like Costco list product recalls on their websites. Look for them under the help or company information area.