1. Cabot Creamery Butter Pulled for Bacteria Concerns
Product: 8 oz Sea Salted Extra Creamy Butter
Issue: Elevated levels of coliform bacteria
Location: 17 packages sold in Vermont
Risk Level: Low (Class III)
Reports: No illnesses reported
Cabot Creamery recalled its butter after detecting high coliform bacteria levels. Although the recall only affects 17 packages sold in Vermont, the issue raised concerns. Thankfully, no illnesses have been linked to the product.
2. Tostitos Chips Recalled for Allergen Mix-Up
Product: 13 oz Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Chips
Issue: Some bags accidentally contain nacho cheese chips (undeclared milk)
Location: 13 states
Reports: No allergic reactions reported
Next, Frito-Lay issued a recall for Tostitos chips due to a packaging error. Some bags contained nacho cheese chips, which include milk—an undeclared allergen. So far, no allergic reactions have been reported.
3. Stones Found in Tony’s Chocolonely Bars
Products: Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt & Everything Bars
Issue: Stone contamination from almond supplier
Reports: 12 complaints (outside the U.S. and Canada); no injuries
In another case, Tony’s Chocolonely warned customers after stones were discovered in some chocolate bars. The issue stemmed from a supplier. While 12 complaints surfaced internationally, no one was injured.
4. Tuna Recall Over Botulism Risk
Brands: Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s
Issue: Can lid defect may cause botulism
Action: Discard affected cans and watch for symptoms
Lastly, several tuna brands recalled products due to a lid defect that could lead to botulism. Consumers should discard the cans and monitor for symptoms like nausea or blurred vision.