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  Shanghai Ravioli Corporation Recall: Check Frozen Buffalo Chicken Before Cooking The Shanghai Ravioli Corporation recall affects frozen buffalo chicken products labeled as not ready to eat and produced without the benefit of inspection. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Aug. 26, 2026. Frozen food can remain in a home freezer, restaurant freezer, or warehouse for months. That makes it easy to miss a recall issued after purchase. Check frozen chicken before cooking, serving, selling, donating, or moving it to another location. "Not ready to eat" means the product must be fully cooked before consumption. Do not eat it raw or partly cooked, and do not handle it like a fully cooked food. The official FSIS notice is the final source for product codes, package details, distribution information, and recall status. What Prompted the Shanghai Ravioli Corporation Recall The stated reason is that the frozen buffalo chicken products were pr...

Why Is the United States Being Slammed With So Many Food Recalls in 2026? How to Check What Is Safe A phone alert about recalled meat, salad, infant food, or a favorite snack can make every grocery trip feel risky. The United States is seeing steady recall coverage in 2026, but the headlines alone don’t show whether contamination is rising, detection is improving, or recalls are growing wider. The answer includes all three. Better testing finds problems earlier. Complex supply chains spread one contaminated ingredient across many brands. Pathogens, labeling errors, weak records, staffing gaps, and separate federal agencies add more pressure. Recall announcements, affected products, illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths are different measures, so they shouldn’t be treated as one national score. Why Is the United States Being Slammed With So Many Food Recalls in 2026? Better testing finds contamination sooner Public health labs now compare the genetic fingerprints of pathogens fou...

  What are the latest food recalls reported in 2026? There have been numerous food recalls in 2026. So many that it's been hard to keep track. Here's a quick update on the latest. Recalled food products in Washington State as of August 20, 2026 include Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower due to undeclared gluten and Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread due to undeclared tree nuts. Notable Recalls Dreyer's Frozen Fruit Bars- Possible contamination with glass, August 18, 2026 Exotique Foods Inc Veggie Chips- Undeclared gluten, August 20, 2026 Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread- Undeclared allergens (cashew, pistachio, hazelnut), August 19, 2026 Maple Leaf Foods Bacon Imported without proper inspection, July 24, 2026 Glutinous Rice Balls Undeclared peanuts, July 16, 2026 Additional Information Dreyer's Frozen Fruit Bars: Affected flavors include Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry. Exotique Foods Veggie Chips: The re...

A Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Javiana, Traced to raw Fresh Jalapeno Peppers From Sinaloa, Mexico A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana, traced to raw fresh jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, has resulted in 345 reported illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states as of August 7, 2026. Minnesota and Colorado are the most affected, each reporting approximately 110 cases. Key Statistics - Total Illnesses: 345 - Total Hospitalizations: 36 - Affected States: 27 - Hardest-Hit States: Minnesota (110 cases), Colorado (110 cases) Recommendations for Consumers Avoid Consumption: Refrain from eating fresh jalapeños originating from Sinaloa, Mexico, particularly those distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. Inspect Your Supplies: If you possess these jalapeños, safely dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. Seek Medical Attention: If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps after cons...

Urgent Food Safety Alert: Glass Contamination in Popular Bread Products General Mills has announced a voluntary Class II recall of two Pillsbury roll dough products due to potential glass contamination in specific production lots. This recall, identified under Event ID 99293, was initiated on June 19, 2026, and is currently ongoing, as per FDA enforcement records. The company has informed consignees via email, although no public press release has been issued. The recall affects products distributed to retailers and bakeries across 22 states, including Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Products Included in the Recall: 1. Pillsbury Bread Rolls - Hard Roll Dough Recall Number: H‑1154‑2026 Classification: Class II Lot Codes: Better if Used by OCT 12 26 / Lot 11JUN6JL/ Better if Used by OCT 13 26 / Lot 12JUN6JL Package Details: 1...