Full List of Food Recalls in September as Warnings Issued

Nearly a dozen food products were pulled from the shelves in September, as experts say the frequency of food recalls is on the climb.

The majority of recalls last month were due to traces of undeclared allergens found in items ranging from premade desserts to milk products. A handful of products were pulled due to foodborne illnesses, although none of the new recalls issued in September were as nearly dangerous as the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to a meat deli plant over the summer.

Studies have found that the number of food recalls has increased in recent years. A recent study released by the regulatory compliance company Traceone found that recalls from 2020 to 2023 rose 20 percent. At the time of the report's release in August, the number of recalls in 2024 "roughly" matched the yearly total of 2023.

Boston's Northeastern University food policy expert Darin Detwiler said in a recent report by Northeastern Global News that the increase in food recalls was in part due to better reporting procedures, which he views as a positive change.

He added, however, that "the complexity of the modern food supply chain, with its reliance on global sourcing, increases the risk of contamination at various points from production to distribution."

Below is a list of products recalled in September, according to the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Niitakaya Pickled Garlic

The California-based company Niitakaya issued a recall on September 4 for its packages of Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku after it was discovered that the pickled garlic product may contain fish, a top allergen recognized by the FDA that was not declared on the items' labels.

The products under recall were distributed nationwide and sold in 5.2-ounce clear plastic containers. No illnesses related to the recall have been reported to date.

Milo's Poultry Farms Eggs

On September 6, Wisconsin-based Milo's Poultry Farms recalled all eggs branded by Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market due to the potential presence of salmonella , a bacteria that can cause food poisoning symptoms like nausea and vomiting.

The recall was issued after the FDA informed Milo's that some samples tested positive for salmonella. According to an alert, the federal agency "also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation."

Eagle Produce Cantaloupe

Arizona-based Eagle Produce issued a recall on September 6 for over 200 cases of its whole cantaloupe, also due to potential salmonella contamination. The recalled fruit was sold from August 13 to August 17 in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia at various retail stores.

The presence of salmonella was discovered during routine sample testing by Michigan inspectors. No illnesses were reported in connection to the recall.

Hammond's Candies Dark Chocolate

On September 5, Hammond's Candies of Colorado issued a recall for its 4-ounce bags of dark chocolate-filled mini waffle cones after it was discovered the desserts may contain undeclared milk, another major allergen.

The candies were distributed and sold in more than 30 states, as well as in Washington, D.C. One consumer reported an allergic reaction after consuming the dessert, sparking an investigation by the company to determine the cause of the allergen's presence.

The company Innovation Bakers issued a recall for one day's production of 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie packages due to the presence of walnuts, a major allergen that was not declared on the items' packaging.

The recall included over 2,000 units of the brownie packages distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Southern California. No other items sold at 7-Eleven were impacted by the recall, and no illnesses were reported.

KTM Services Taro and Coconut Cookie

On September 10, a recall was issued for KTIM Services' packages of taro and coconut cookies, due to undeclared traces of milk. The items were distributed and sold in Hawaii, Guam and Las Vegas at retail stores in 5.3-ounce and 17.7-ounce packages. No illnesses were reported in connection to the recall.

Avole Codfish Frying Mix

The Puerto Rico-based company Avole issued a recall on September 19 for its bags of Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix due to undeclared fish products discovered in the items. The recalled products, which were sold in 7-ounce bags, were distributed on the island of Puerto Rico alone. No illnesses or injuries were reported.

Lactaid Milk

The company HP Hood issued a recall on September 20 for five variations of Lactaid milk after it was discovered the batches could contain trace amounts of almond, another major food allergen required by the FDA to be listed on a product's label. No illnesses related to the recall have been reported.

Grace Imports Products

Georgia-based Grace Imports issued a recall for its packages of kara boondhi, Kerala and spicy murukku mixes after it was discovered the products contain undeclared traces of wheat.

The items were distributed and sold in retail stores in Georgia. No illnesses were reported in connection to the items.

Truly Good Foods Snack Mix

The company Truly Good Foods issued a recall on September 24 for its 3.5-ounce bags of The Big Cheese Snack Mix Cups after it was discovered the items contained undeclared traces of cashews. The items were sold and distributed in 10 states , and no illnesses were reported in connection to the recall.

Pork Dynasty Fried Pork Skin

Texas-based company Pork Dynasty issued a recall for 469 pounds of its ready-to-eat fried pork skin products after it was discovered by the FSIS that the items contained soy, a major food allergen, which was not declared on the items' label.

The recall included 3.5-ounce and 2.5-ounce bags of "Texarones Born in the Philippines" fried pork skin. The items were sold and distributed in Texas. No illnesses have been reported.