This story has been updated since it was originally posted to include the Trader Joe’s salad recall and more.
From coffees to pasta sauces to infant formulas, we rounded up fifteen major recalls of popular items often found at your local grocery store. It’s best to be aware— many health experts stress— of what you often consume (especially if it is a processed item). In addition, we scoured the internet for notable department store recalls when it comes to cooking appliances, and more. With that said, here are fifteen current recalls to look out for:
15 Major Grocery Store Food & Drink Recalls To Be Aware Of
1. Starbucks Bottled Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks
Starbucks fans and Frappuccino lovers, take note! The chain’s bottled, vanilla-flavored coffee beverages are currently being recalled. PepsiCo, the distributor of Starbucks’ vanilla-flavored Frappuccino drinks, is recalling more than 300,000 of these bottled beverages over fears that they might have loose pieces of glass inside.
The FDA notes that this is a Class II recall, which means that it is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
As CNN reports, the drinks are “13.7-ounce Vanilla Frappuccinos with UPC number 0 12000-81331 3.” Expiration dates are March 8th, May 29th, June 4th and 10th, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA indicates that the recall started on January 28th, and is still ongoing. In a statement from PepsiCo on behalf of the North American Coffee Partnership (its organization with Starbucks), the company noted that these items are being removed from the marketplace.
2. Rao's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Rao's Chicken & Gnocchi soup is currently being recalled, and anyone with an egg allergy should take note! On January 27th, Rao's parent company, Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc., issued a voluntary recall of the brand's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup since some of the jars might actually contain Rao's Vegetable Minestrone Soup, which includes egg as an ingredient. The product's mislabeling could create a serious risk for those with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity.
According to the FDA's notice, "The product is packaged in a 16-ounce, clear glass jar marked with the following code date printed on the top of the jar: Best By NOV 15 2024 EST 251 Code Date 2320 MDV 046030Z009, UPC 747479400015." In addition, these soups were distributed to retail stores in 32 states between December 8, 2022, and January 27, 2023.
3. Kirkland Signature Cold Brew Coffee
Another coffee product that may be contaminated is the canned Kirkand Signature Cold Brew. Costco shared a notice on February 17th from Berner Food & Beverage. The company announced that they and the FDA are recalling specific code dates of the product because bolts may be found in the cans.
The recall, as Eat This, Not That reports, applies to item number 4165758, which was sold between November 5, 2022 and February 10, 2023. The products have "Best If Used By" dates between Oct. 19, 2023 and October 27, 2023.
4. ProSobee Infant Formula
Reckitt, the formula manufacturer, recalled two batches of ProSobee's Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula on February 19th because of potential cross-contamination with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii.
As noted within the company's news release, all of the products went through "extensive testing" and tested negative for the bacteria, so the recall is being initiated "out of an abundance of caution."
The recall applies to approximately 145,000 cans of infant formula distributed across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. The 12.9-ounce formula cans were manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022, have the batch codes of ZL2HZF or ZL2HZZ, and display a "Use By" date of March 1, 2024 and a UPC code 300871214415.
Reckitt stressed that the issue "was linked to material from a third party" and the company "is no longer sourcing this material from the supplier."
5. GEISHA Medium Shrimp
If you're planning on eating a good amount of seafood over the course of lent, this recall should definitely be on your radar. Kawasho Foods USA recently issued a recall for 4 oz cans of GEISHA Medium Shrimp, which is sold across Walmart, Albertson's, Safeway, Associated Food Stores, and Stater Bros Markets locations across California, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
Recalled products have a lot code of LGC12W12E22 and a best by date of May 12, 2026. If you think you may have bought one, check the bottom of your can for this lot code and dispose of the product immediately if it matches.
According to the statement from the FDA, cans from one lot were swelling, leaking, or bursting, which is a possible sign that the food has not been properly processed and thus could be a health risk. Products may be contaminated with a toxin-producing bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Consumption of these toxins could ultimately result in serious health risks and may even be fatal, so it's important to take this recall seriously.
Luckily, there have been no reported illnesses linked to this recall.
6. Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad
If you recently purchased Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho, you may be surprised to see some unexpected ingredients on the list. That's because the bottom labels on products printed with lot code GHNW 059-06 are incorrect—in fact, the USDA says these labels list the ingredients for the Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken meat, instead, Fox News reports. For this reason, Trader Joe's has recalled this salad mix. Affected products have a best-by date of 03/06/23.
Although this may put people with allergies at risk, there are luckily no reports of any reactions from the mislabeled salad. Customers are encouraged to throw affected products out or return them to Trader Joe's.
Department Store Recalls:
7. Office chairs from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
TJX Companies Inc. has issued a recall on office chairs sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Homesense after 12 reports of the back of the chairs breaking and detaching. 10 of these instances have resulted in injuries, including bruises and concussion, according to CPSC. Yikes!
The affected products were sold nationwide from June 2019 through December 2022, and prices range from $60-$70. This recall spans a total of nearly 82,000 chairs, including white, black, grey, floral, pink, orange, navy, light blue, brown, mint and cream varieties upholstered with velvet, linen, woven fabric or vinyl. Each is labeled with “ANJI GUOTAI Furniture Co. Ltd.” and “Made in China."
Luckily, there's one easy way to tell if you have an affected product; check the number on the hanging tags. Recalled chairs will be labeled with one of the following product numbers: GT646, GT646A, GT646AA, GT646AB, GT646AABO. These should be returned to stores for a full refund.
8. Cosori Air Fryers
Air fryers are especially handy gadgets, but unfortunately, 2 million from Corosi have been recalled due to 205 reports of the appliances "catching fire, burning, melting, overheating and smoking," CNN reports. These instances have resulted in 10 reports of 'minor, superficial burn injuries' and 23 reports of property damage.
If you have a Corosi air fryer, the best way to see if you have an affected product is to check the model number at the bottom of the appliance. Recalled appliances will be labeled with one of the following:
CP158-AF, CP158-AF-R19, CP158-AF-RXW, CP158-AF-RXR, CAF-P581-BUSR, CAF-P581-AUSR, CAF-P581-RUSR, CP137-AF, CP137-AF-RXB, CP137-AF-RXR, CP137-AF-RXW, CS158-AF, CS158-AF-RXB, CS158-AF-R19, CAF-P581S-BUSR, CAF-P581S-RUSR, CAF-P581S-AUSR, CO137-AF, CO158-AF, CO158-AF-RXB, CP258-AF
If you do have a recalled product, the company says you should stop using it immediately, fill out the recall registration form, and return it. Then you'll be sent a replacement fryer—one that won't pose a safety risk.
9. Yeti Coolers and Cases
Yet is another company that has issued a major recall recently. The beloved cooler brand has recalled 1.9 million coolers and gear cases due to 1,399 reports of failed closures and detached magnets, which could lead to injury. Luckily, no injuries have been reported.
Affected products include the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler, Hopper M30 1.0 Soft Cooler, Hopper M30 2.0 Soft Cooler, and SideKick Dry Gear Case. These were sold at Dick's Sporting Goods, Ace Hardware, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Yeti, Amazon, and more from March 2018 to January 2023.
If you have any of these products, you should stop using them immediately and contact Yeti to get a refund at 833-444-3151.
10. Eye Drops from Target, RiteAid, and More
The FDA has issued a warning about 27 over-the-counter eye drops found at stores like CVS, Target, Walmart, and Rite-Aid, citing "insanitary conditions" during manufacturing that pose a "potential risk of eye infections leading to partial vision loss or blindness."
Positive bacterial test results were discovered in the manufacturing facility during environmental sampling, raising concerns about the increased risk of harm. Consequently, recalls have been initiated by Harvard Drug Group LLC, Cardinal Health Inc., and Kilitch Healthcare India Limited for products under various brands such as CVS Health, Leader, Rugy, Rite Aid, and Target Up&Up.
You can find the full list of recalled products here. The FDA advises consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of these eye drops.
11. Freshness Guaranteed Chicken Fried Rice
Beware if you have Freshness Guaranteed's ready-to-eat chicken fried rice in your freezer, as the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall on over 13,000 pounds of this product due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Garland Ventures initiated the recall on 12-ounce trays of Chicken Fried Rice Diced Chicken Meat with Vegetables and Rice in a Savory Soy Sauce. Impacted products will have a lot code of 595874884 and a best-by date of 11/10/2024, along with the establishment number EST. P-31993. These products were distributed to various retail locations across the United States.
Consumers are advised to check for matching lot codes and best-by dates and, if found, to discard the products immediately or return them to the point of purchase. Although there have been no reported illnesses linked to these products so far, the potential presence of listeria, a bacterium causing listeriosis infection, is a serious concern.
12. Maggi 2-Minute Noodles
New India Bazar has issued a recall on 2,400 packets of 280-gram Maggi 2-minute noodles, along with 1,200 560-gram packs, due to a failure to disclose that the products contained peanuts, the FDA announced on Dec. 4, 2023.
The recalled packs, which were distributed to New India Bazar stores in Santa Clara, Milpitas, Pleasanton, Dublin, Fremont and San Jose have lot codes of 31159939CA and 4354M56. 280-gram packs have expiration dates across December of 2023, while 560-gram packs expire in January.
You can return these noodles to the point of purchase for a full refund.
13. Gaw's Gourmet Foods Sandwiches
The FDA announced a recall on five types of sandwiches from Gaw's Gourmet Foods due to undeclared sesame on November 30, 2023. "People who have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," they wrote.
Recalled sandwiches include Gaw's Ham & Cheddar and Salami & Cheese breakfast bagels, along with their Deluxe Italian, Classic Italian, and Ham and Cheese subs sandwiches. All of the affected products have expiration dates of 11/28 through 12/15, and are marked with the following UPC codes:
- Gaw’s Deluxe Italian sub 12oz UPC 1725600910
- Gaw’s Classic Italian sub 8oz UPC 1725600920
- Gaw’s XL Ham & Cheese sub 8oz UPC 1725600925
- Gaw’s Ham & Cheddar Bagel 6oz UPC 1725600500
- Gaw’s Salami & Cheese Bagel 6oz UPC 1725600501
Customers who purchased these sandwiches are encouraged to discard them or return them for a refund.
14. Pelleh Poultry Corp. Ready-To-Eat Meat Products
On Dec. 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued an announcement that Pelleh Poultry Corp. has recalled 708 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products, including turkey, duck, chicken sausages, chicken breast, drumsticks, and more due to possible listeria contamination.
These recalled products were distributed to stores, restaurants, and caterers across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Each impacted product was packaged between October 25, 2023 and November 20, 2023, and will have a establishment number of EST. P44121.
You can find the full list of recalled items here. If you are in possession of one of these items, you should dispose of it immediately or return it to the point of purchase.
15. Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins
Manischewitz has issued a recall on their Dark Chocolate Coins due to a mislabeling that failed to disclose that these treats may contain milk, posing a potential "life-threatening allergic reaction" risk for consumers. As it turns out, there may be milk chocolate coins mixed in with the dark chocolate ones.
These products were distributed nationwide from September 26 to November 28, with a concentration of affected stores primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Affected products will have a lot code of 2283 and UPC codes 072700200387 or 072700200356.
If you purchased any of these products and have a milk allergy, you should check for any gold foil cones, which contain milk. Coins wrapped in silver foil are non-dairy dark chocolate. You can return the product for a full refund.
