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More than 167,000 of meat products have been recalled because they have a fake USDA mark of inspection.<\/p>\n
Before you reach in your refrigerator, freezer or pantry for a snack, check the label.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The products were distributed nationwide, including in Washington state:<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what shoppers should know about Washington food recalls that were announced in September:<\/p>\n
What food products were recalled in September?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Some of the recalled products were distributed nationwide, including grocery stores and restaurants in Washington state.<\/p>\n
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\u2019 websites.<\/p>\n
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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<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, recalled 215 cases of broccoli sprouts because they have \u201cthe potential to be contaminated with salmonella,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
The recalled broccoli sprouts were packaged in clear, plastic 4-ounce Zip Lock bags labeled with universal product code 8 38796 00105 1.<\/p>\n
The sprouts have \u201cuse by\u201d dates of Sept. 7, Sept. 9, Sept. 11, Sept. 14 and Sept. 16.<\/p>\n
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts said it initiated the recall when broccoli sprouts tested positive for salmonella in a third-party lab.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were notified that our broccoli sprouts product has been related to a multistate outbreak\u201d of salmonella, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts said in the recall notice.<\/p>\n
The recalled broccoli sprouts were delivered to three distributors in Washington state between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2, the FDA said.<\/p>\n
The recalled dessert was distributed to retailers nationwide, including select stores in California. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Foreign objects in ice cream<\/p>\n
Danone USA recalled select pints of So Delicious Dairy Free ice cream on Tuesday, Sept. 15, \u201cdue to the potential presence of foreign materials,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
The company has headquarters in White Plains, New York, and Louisville, Colorado.<\/p>\n
The FDA said that \u201csmall stones and other hard objects\u201d were found in the non-dairy ice cream along with cashews.<\/p>\n
The recall specifically affects containers of So Delicious Dairy Free\u2019s Salted Caramel Cluster flavor.<\/p>\n
No other So Delicious Dairy Free flavors or products are included in the recall.<\/p>\n
According to the FDA, pint-size containers of the following product have been recalled:<\/p>\n
Name: So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen DessertSKU: 136603UPC: 744473476138<\/p>\n
The recalled frozen dessert was \u201cdistributed to retail stores within the United States,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
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Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine has been recalled. Photo provided by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Frozen pasta linked to listeria<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Gias Foods of New York City recalled select lots of frozen pasta because they have the \u201cpotential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bacteria can cause \u201cserious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,\u201d company officials said in a news release.<\/p>\n
The recall affects 22-ounce containers of the following product:<\/p>\n
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo illnesses have been reported to date,\u201d Gia Foods said.<\/p>\n
The recalled fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart stores.<\/p>\n
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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<\/p>\n
On Sept. 18, GF Blends in Richland, recalled all-purpose flour and gluten-free mixes due to \u201cpotential undeclared wheat allergen,\u201d according to the FDA.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume these products,\u201d the federal agency said.<\/p>\n
GF Blends said the recalled products were made with plantain flour supplied by PMF Global and labeled as \u201ccertified gluten free.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, independent third-party testing confirmed that the plantain flour contained gluten, the recall notice said.<\/p>\n
As of Sept. 17, GF Foods said it had not received any reports of \u201cadverse health effects\u201d related to the recalls.<\/p>\n
According to the FDA, the recalls impact the following products:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
The impacted products have a \u201cbest by\u201d dates ranging from July 27, 2027, to June 10, 2028.<\/p>\n
The recalled products were distributed to customers across the United States via Eatgangster.com, TrulyAIP.com and Amazon.com.<\/p>\n
Beef, pork and goat meat didn\u2019t pass inspection<\/p>\n
Star Meat Delivery Inc., in Lucama, North Carolina, recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products because they were \u201cproduced without the benefit of federal inspection,\u201d according to the USDA.<\/p>\n
The recalled meats were produced on \u201cvarious dates\u201d before Sept. 22, vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes for shipment, the federal agency said.<\/p>\n
They bear \u201cfalse marks of inspection\u201d with establishment number EST. 1363, according to the USDA.<\/p>\n
Federal officials said they discovered the problem during U.S. Food and Safety Inspection Service surveillance activities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
You can find a complete list of recalled products online.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Alfalfa sprouts could be contaminated with E. coli<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Larger bags have the lot code SAL2-24JB near the top right, while the smaller ones do not.<\/p>\n
Berlin Seeds sold the recalled products at its Ohio retail store and through its company website from Feb. 13 through Aug. 23.<\/p>\n
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Mezzetta Golden Greek peperoncini Mezzetta Mezzeta peperoncini recalled for possible \u2018pest contaminant\u2019<\/p>\n
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. of American Canyon, California, recalled one lot of its Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat on Saturday, Sept. 26.<\/p>\n
The company said it issued the voluntary recall after learning about a \u201cpotential pest contaminant,\u201d according to the FDA.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a potential pest contaminant in a jar,\u201d the company said in its Sept. 26 recall notice. \u201cWe have contacted the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall.\u201d<\/p>\n
The video was posted on Tiktok on Sept. 16 as a \u201cpublic service announcement.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t buy this brand of peperoncinis. I have a dead mouse in mine,\u201d the Tiktok user, identified only as Tiffany, says in the video.<\/p>\n
As of Saturday, Mezzetta said it received \u201cno reports of illness or injury\u201d in connection to the product.<\/p>\n
According to the company, the recall applies only to a specific product and lot:<\/p>\n
Product name: Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium HeatSize: 32 ouncesSKU: 10106328Lot: 720106<\/p>\n
The recalled pickled peppers were sold in \u201cmultiple states, including California,\u201d according to the California Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n
Recalled cheese linked to E. coli outbreak<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Recalled products include cheddar, jalape\u00f1o Jack and Monterey jack cheese produced under the Sierra Nevada Graziers brand name.<\/p>\n
The company said in a statement on Facebook that it was voluntarily recalling all of its Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese products \u201cout of an abundance of caution.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s which products were affected:<\/p>\n
Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack\u2014 Universal Packing Code: 6-87652-16400-9Graziers Raw Milk Jalape\u00f1o Jack\u2014 UPC: 6-87652-16403-0Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar\u2014 UPC: 6-87652-16506-8 and 6-87652-16507-5Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar\u2014 UPC: 6-87652-16507-5Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack Loaves\u2014 Item #6425Graziers Raw Milk Jalape\u00f1o Jack Loaves\u2014 Item #6426Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar Loaves\u2014 Item #6510Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar Loaves\u2014 Item #6511Graziers Raw Milk Cheddar Block\u2014 Item #6515; 6516<\/p>\n
The cheeses were sold by retailers nationwide and online.<\/p>\n
What supplements were recalled in September?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s which ones:<\/p>\n
Food Alive moringa leaf powder<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The recalled products come in 8-ounce stand-up pouch with a \u201cfreshest by\u201d date of Nov. 1, 2027, and the number 02726 below the date. They were shipped between Jan. 27 and Aug. 7.<\/p>\n
According to the FDA, the recalled organic moringa leaf powder was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through online sellers including FoodsAlive.com.<\/p>\n
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recall, the FDA said.<\/p>\n
X10 Natural Enhancement<\/p>\n
On Monday, Sept. 14, A&P Creations of Clermont, Florida, recalled its X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement due to undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.<\/p>\n
Sildenafil and tadalafil are active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis, prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n
\u201cFDA approval of Viagra and Cialis is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional,\u201d the agency said, noting that the undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and \u201clower blood pressure to dangerous levels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Look for the following information on packages of X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement:<\/p>\n
Lot numbers: F090824LN16, F170325LN19, F300326LN28Expiration dates: August 2026, March 2027, March 2028<\/p>\n
The affected products were distributed in the United States through Amazon, Walmart and NatureFuel.us from Dec. 15, 2024 to June 11.<\/p>\n
Global Mix Tejocote capsules, pieces<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals,\u201d the FDA said, adding that ingesting the plant can cause \u201csevere or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSymptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia and more,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
The recalled products, which have \u201cbest-by\u201d dates of March 3, 2028, were sold eBay.com and Everymarket.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
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Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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