{"id":81264,"date":"2026-11-07T14:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/81264\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:45:14","slug":"meat-beans-bread-and-gatorade-see-latest-food-recalls-in-washington-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/81264\/","title":{"rendered":"Meat, beans, bread and Gatorade: See latest food recalls in Washington state"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meat, bread, snacks and sports drinks.<\/p>\n

These were among the foods recalled in October due to concerns ranging from undeclared allergens to foreign materials, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n

The products were sold nationwide, including in Washington state.<\/p>\n

Here’s what shoppers should know about food safety in the Evergreen State:<\/p>\n

Which food products were recalled in October?<\/p>\n

According to the FDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Health, several were recalled in October due to potential health risks.<\/p>\n

These products were distributed across the United States, at grocery stores, retailers and online.<\/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’ websites.<\/p>\n

\"WinCo<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods recalled trays of salsa bean dip because they contain recalled peperoncini.<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods bean dip linked to dead mouse in jar<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods of Boise recalled its salsa bean dip trays on Oct. 1 after learning that they contained recalled peperoncini.<\/p>\n

G. L. Mezzetta of American River, California, recalled one lot of its Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat on Sept. 26 after a consumer video appeared to show a dead mouse in one jar.<\/p>\n

According to WinCo Foods, these products were impacted by the recall:<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express: UPC 2-67173-#####, net weight of 54 ounces<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray (by special order only): UPC 2-67240-#####, net weight of 104 ounces<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Select bottles of Gatorade were recalled for undeclared dyes.<\/p>\n

Gatorade recalled for undeclared dyes<\/p>\n

On Oct. 2, PepsiCo of Purchase, New York, recalled a total of 122,021 cases of Gatorade because they contain undeclared dyes, specifically, Yellow No. 6 and Yellow No. 5, according to the FDA.<\/p>\n

The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of the following flavors:<\/p>\n

Best-by dates range from April 18, 2027, to June 7, 2027.<\/p>\n

Ready-to-eat meat exposed to unsafe temperatures<\/p>\n

More than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were recalled in October because they might have been exposed to unsafe temperatures during storage.<\/p>\n

Kayem Foods Inc. of Massachusetts recalled approximately 1,584,361 pounds of hot dogs, bacon, brisket and more after a retail customer reported receiving warm meat, according to an Oct. 17 news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n

The meat products “may have experienced temperature abuse,” the USDA said, meaning that they might not have been kept at safe temperatures during storage.<\/p>\n

Products included in the recall were produced between March 31 and Oct. 7 and are marked with establishment numbers EST. M\/P 7839, EST. P 20935A and EST. M 9520.<\/p>\n

You can find a complete list of recalled products on the USDA website.<\/p>\n

Hoagie rolls had undeclared sesame<\/p>\n

WinCo Foods recalled certain lots of its store-brand hoagie rolls due to undeclared sesame on Oct. 22, the FDA said.<\/p>\n

The supermarket chain said it initiated the recall after manufacturer United States Bakery, also known as Franz Bakery, “discovered the packaging did not declare sesame flour in the ingredient list and allergen statement.”<\/p>\n

People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame could become sick after eating the rolls, federal officials warned.<\/p>\n

The recall impacts 16-ounce packages of WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls marked with UPC 2-70552-00649-2 and “best by” dates of Sept. 10, 2026, to Nov. 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Glass shards in mung beans<\/p>\n

Colorado-based company Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. recalled certain lots of store-brand mung beans on Oct. 22 due to “possible foreign material contamination with glass,” the FDA said.<\/p>\n

The supermarket chain said it initiated the recall after receiving customer complaints of “sharp glass fragments” mixed in with their mung beans.<\/p>\n

“Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer,” the FDA said. “These injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.”<\/p>\n

According to Natural Grocers, the recall impacts Natural Grocers brand mung beans packaged in 2-pound clear, plastic bags with UPC 000080112600.<\/p>\n

\"Once<\/p>\n

Once Upon a Farm has recalled all three flavors of its Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars, sold at major retailers including Costco, Target and Walmart, following reports of serious choking incidents involving young children.<\/p>\n

Once Upon a Farm snack bars recalled for choking hazard<\/p>\n

On Oct. 30, Once Upon a Farm in Berkeley, California, recalled all three flavors of Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked bars due to a “potentially fatal” choking hazard, according to the FDA.<\/p>\n

“When chewed, the product reportedly forms a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions \u2014 including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver \u2014 may fail to dislodge,” federal health officials said.<\/p>\n

The FDA said it received several reports of toddlers ages 1.5 to 2.5 “suffering complete airway obstruction with the inability to breathe after consuming the product.”<\/p>\n

The recall affects multiple sizes of Tractor Wheel snack packages as well as variety packs.<\/p>\n

Recalled snacks have “Best If Used By” dates ranging from Oct. 30, 2026, to Aug. 26, 2027.<\/p>\n

What should I do if I bought recalled products?<\/p>\n

Although directions vary depending on the recall, state and federal officials say you should not eat food that has been recalled.<\/p>\n

Instead, you should throw away the recalled foods or return them to the place you purchased them.<\/p>\n

In some cases, you can return recalled foods for a full refund.<\/p>\n

How can I report a food safety problem?<\/p>\n

You can report food safety problems to the FDA by calling 888-463-6332 or visiting contact.fda.gov\/report-problem.<\/p>\n

Call the FDA’s emergency hotline for life-threatening or urgent product issues at 866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240.<\/p>\n

You can stay updated on food and drug recalls by visiting the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts website or signing up for email alerts.<\/p>\n

According to the USDA, consumers with food safety questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll-free at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.<\/p>\n

To report a problem with a meat, poultry or egg product, you can access the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System 24 hours a day at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov\/eCCF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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