The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced several Class 1 recalls, the highest risk level, for various food products sold across multiple states, including Oregon and Washington. These recalls are primarily due to potential contamination or undeclared allergens.
Braga Fresh, a self-proclaimed organic farming company, has voluntarily recalled specific 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart locations in 20 states, including Oregon, Washington, California, and the Tri-State area.
The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected broccoli, marked with UPC code “6 81131 32884 5” and lot code “BFFG327A6,” has a best-by date of Dec. 10.
Although the product is no longer available on shelves, some customers may still have it in their freezers.
Braga Fresh advised consumers not to consume the product and to discard it. “This voluntary advisory does not apply to any other Marketside or Braga Fresh produced products,” the company emphasized. As of Dec. 27, no illnesses have been reported.
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In a separate recall, Frito-Lay has recalled bags of Lay’s potato chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to possible undeclared milk, following a consumer contact alert.
The FDA issued a Class 1 alert for this recall. “Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product,” an FDA spokesperson said. Consumers are instructed to discard the product immediately.
The recalled bags could have been purchased as far back as Nov. 3, 2024, according to the FDA.
No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled, the FDA said. So far, no allergic reactions related to this recall have been reported.
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Additionally, the FDA has elevated the recall of certain Cal Yee Farms chocolate products to a Class 1 status.
The recall, initially announced on Dec. 12, involves dark chocolate walnuts, yogurt-coated almonds, and butter toffee, which may contain undeclared allergens such as milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6, and almonds.
These products were distributed across nine states, including Oregon, California, and Arizona.
Cal Yee Farms stated that the recall followed an FDA inspection of their facility. “No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products,” the company said. Customers are advised to dispose of the products or return them for a full refund.
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The FDA also reclassified a recall of Kirkland Signature brand smoked salmon, sold at Costco, to a Class 1 recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects 111 cases of smoked salmon in twin 12-ounce packages, with UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot 8512801270 with the best by date of 11/13/2024. Consumers who purchased the product should throw it away or return it to Costco for a refund.
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The FDA warned that Listeria can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections” in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.