More than 167,000 of meat products have been recalled because they have a fake USDA mark of inspection.
Before you reach in your refrigerator, freezer or pantry for a snack, check the label.
Several foods and nutritional supplements were recalled in September over concerns ranging from deadly bacteria to undeclared allergens and foreign materials, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The products were distributed nationwide, including in Washington state:
Here’s what shoppers should know about Washington food recalls that were announced in September:
What food products were recalled in September?
According to the FDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Health, the following foods were recalled in September due to potential health risks.
Some of the recalled products were distributed nationwide, including grocery stores and restaurants in Washington state.
You can find a complete list of recalled products, including affected lot numbers, universal product codes and distribution information, on the state and federal agencies’ websites.
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, recalled broccoli sprouts on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Courtesy of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Broccoli sprouts recalled for salmonella
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, recalled 215 cases of broccoli sprouts because they have “the potential to be contaminated with salmonella,” the FDA said.
The recalled broccoli sprouts were packaged in clear, plastic 4-ounce Zip Lock bags labeled with universal product code 8 38796 00105 1.
The sprouts have “use by” dates of Sept. 7, Sept. 9, Sept. 11, Sept. 14 and Sept. 16.
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts said it initiated the recall when broccoli sprouts tested positive for salmonella in a third-party lab.
“We were notified that our broccoli sprouts product has been related to a multistate outbreak” of salmonella, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts said in the recall notice.
The recalled broccoli sprouts were delivered to three distributors in Washington state between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2, the FDA said.
The recalled dessert was distributed to retailers nationwide, including select stores in California. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Foreign objects in ice cream
Danone USA recalled select pints of So Delicious Dairy Free ice cream on Tuesday, Sept. 15, “due to the potential presence of foreign materials,” the FDA said.
The company has headquarters in White Plains, New York, and Louisville, Colorado.
The FDA said that “small stones and other hard objects” were found in the non-dairy ice cream along with cashews.
The recall specifically affects containers of So Delicious Dairy Free’s Salted Caramel Cluster flavor.
No other So Delicious Dairy Free flavors or products are included in the recall.
According to the FDA, pint-size containers of the following product have been recalled:
Name: So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen DessertSKU: 136603UPC: 744473476138
The recalled frozen dessert was “distributed to retail stores within the United States,” the FDA said.
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine has been recalled. Photo provided by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Frozen pasta linked to listeria
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Gias Foods of New York City recalled select lots of frozen pasta because they have the “potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.”
The bacteria can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” company officials said in a news release.
The recall affects 22-ounce containers of the following product:
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine
The recalled pasta is packaged in yellow plastic bags stamped with universal product code No. 194346442706 as well as expiration dates of Sept. 19, 2027, or Sept. 20, 2027, on the back.
“No illnesses have been reported to date,” Gia Foods said.
The recalled fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart stores.
EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix.The product was recalled due to the product containing undeclared wheat gluten. The Food and Drug Administration Baking mixes, flour recalled for undeclared allergen
On Sept. 18, GF Blends in Richland, recalled all-purpose flour and gluten-free mixes due to “potential undeclared wheat allergen,” according to the FDA.
“People who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume these products,” the federal agency said.
GF Blends said the recalled products were made with plantain flour supplied by PMF Global and labeled as “certified gluten free.”
However, independent third-party testing confirmed that the plantain flour contained gluten, the recall notice said.
As of Sept. 17, GF Foods said it had not received any reports of “adverse health effects” related to the recalls.
According to the FDA, the recalls impact the following products:
Truly AIP All Purpose Flour, 15.3-ounce package: Lot Nos. 260225, 260610Truly AIP Bread Mix 14-ounce package: Lot Nos. 260417, 260617Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix, 163-gram and 3.98-pound packages: Lot Nos. 260327, 260803
The impacted products have a “best by” dates ranging from July 27, 2027, to June 10, 2028.
The recalled products were distributed to customers across the United States via Eatgangster.com, TrulyAIP.com and Amazon.com.
Beef, pork and goat meat didn’t pass inspection
Star Meat Delivery Inc., in Lucama, North Carolina, recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products because they were “produced without the benefit of federal inspection,” according to the USDA.
The recalled meats were produced on “various dates” before Sept. 22, vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes for shipment, the federal agency said.
They bear “false marks of inspection” with establishment number EST. 1363, according to the USDA.
Federal officials said they discovered the problem during U.S. Food and Safety Inspection Service surveillance activities.
Products impacted by the recall include ground pork, chorizo, pork chops, pork ribs as well as beef ribs, short ribs, oxtail and cuts of goat meat.
You can find a complete list of recalled products online.
According to the USDA, the recalled products were shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia, then distributed to retail and restaurant locations nationwide under the A&D Foods label.
Alfalfa sprouts could be contaminated with E. coli
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Berlin Seeds of Millersburg, Ohio, recalled 950 pouds of Alfalfa Sprouting Seed because they have the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or salmonella, the FDA said.
The recalled sprouting seeds were packaged in resealable bags in quarter-pound, half-pound, 1-pound and 5-pound sizes, as well as 50-pound non-resealable poly woven bags.
Larger bags have the lot code SAL2-24JB near the top right, while the smaller ones do not.
Berlin Seeds sold the recalled products at its Ohio retail store and through its company website from Feb. 13 through Aug. 23.
Mezzetta Golden Greek peperoncini Mezzetta Mezzeta peperoncini recalled for possible ‘pest contaminant’
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. of American Canyon, California, recalled one lot of its Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The company said it issued the voluntary recall after learning about a “potential pest contaminant,” according to the FDA.
“We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a potential pest contaminant in a jar,” the company said in its Sept. 26 recall notice. “We have contacted the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall.”
The video was posted on Tiktok on Sept. 16 as a “public service announcement.”
“Don’t buy this brand of peperoncinis. I have a dead mouse in mine,” the Tiktok user, identified only as Tiffany, says in the video.
As of Saturday, Mezzetta said it received “no reports of illness or injury” in connection to the product.
According to the company, the recall applies only to a specific product and lot:
Product name: Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium HeatSize: 32 ouncesSKU: 10106328Lot: 720106
The recalled pickled peppers were sold in “multiple states, including California,” according to the California Department of Public Health.
Recalled cheese linked to E. coli outbreak
On Monday, Sept. 28, Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. in Willows, California, recalled a number of grass-fed raw milk cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria.
Recalled products include cheddar, jalapeño Jack and Monterey jack cheese produced under the Sierra Nevada Graziers brand name.
The company said in a statement on Facebook that it was voluntarily recalling all of its Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese products “out of an abundance of caution.”
The recalled cheeses were sold in 8-ounce and 16-ounce packages and were also available to food service customers and wholesalers in 5-pound loaves, the FDA said.
Here’s which products were affected:
Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack— Universal Packing Code: 6-87652-16400-9Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack— UPC: 6-87652-16403-0Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar— UPC: 6-87652-16506-8 and 6-87652-16507-5Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar— UPC: 6-87652-16507-5Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack Loaves— Item #6425Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack Loaves— Item #6426Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar Loaves— Item #6510Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar Loaves— Item #6511Graziers Raw Milk Cheddar Block— Item #6515; 6516
The cheeses were sold by retailers nationwide and online.
What supplements were recalled in September?
In September, a number of nutritional supplements were recalled due to bacterial contamination and undeclared ingredients, according to the FDA and the Washington State Department of Health.
Here’s which ones:
Food Alive moringa leaf powder
On Sept. 4, Foods Alive Inc. of Angola, Indiana, recalled packages of organic moringa leaf powder because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice shared by the FDA.
The recalled products come in 8-ounce stand-up pouch with a “freshest by” date of Nov. 1, 2027, and the number 02726 below the date. They were shipped between Jan. 27 and Aug. 7.
According to the FDA, the recalled organic moringa leaf powder was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online sellers including FoodsAlive.com.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recall, the FDA said.
X10 Natural Enhancement
On Monday, Sept. 14, A&P Creations of Clermont, Florida, recalled its X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement due to undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.
Sildenafil and tadalafil are active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis, prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.
“FDA approval of Viagra and Cialis is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional,” the agency said, noting that the undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and “lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.”
Look for the following information on packages of X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement:
Lot numbers: F090824LN16, F170325LN19, F300326LN28Expiration dates: August 2026, March 2027, March 2028
The affected products were distributed in the United States through Amazon, Walmart and NatureFuel.us from Dec. 15, 2024 to June 11.
Global Mix Tejocote capsules, pieces
On Monday, Sept. 21, New York-based company Global Mix Inc. recalled five lots of niwali Tejocote Capsules and Pieces because the products appear to be yellow oleander.
“All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals,” the FDA said, adding that ingesting the plant can cause “severe or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects.”
“Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia and more,” the FDA said.
The recalled products, which have “best-by” dates of March 3, 2028, were sold eBay.com and Everymarket.com.
“No illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date,” the FDA said.
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Julia Hawkins
The Bellingham Herald
Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
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