According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), more than a dozen food recalls occurred in August.

The recalls affected a range of products, from desserts and condiments to infant formula, according to both federal agencies. Most of the recalls were due to undeclared allergens, while others were related to possible bacterial or lead contamination.

People are advised not to consume the recalled products. People with allergies should take special precautions.

FDA recalls

The following food recalls were listed in reverse chronological order on the FDA website.

Golden raisins

Most recently, the FDA and Sunco & Frenchie issued a recall of their 10-ounce Terrafina Golden Raisins on Monday over concerns that they may contain undeclared sulfites. The UPC is 847938001385. No illnesses have been reported as of late August.

Ground cinnamon

El Servidor Corp. and Gutierrez’s ground cinnamon in a 1.5-ounce clear plastic bag was recalled due to possible contamination with “elevated lead levels.” The product had been distributed in New York since January 2024.

Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal that can replace the calcium in our bones and teeth. Because of this, the heavy metal can remain stored in our bodies for decades after initial exposure. Over time, this lead can build up and be released back into our blood.

The metal is associated with a number of neurological and cardiovascular diseases, as well as kidney, blood, immune system and reproductive problems.

The recall was later updated in August.

Butter snacks

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas has recalled several of its Bliss Tree butter snacks: Ragi Butter Murukku, Millet Butter Murukku, Curry Leaves Butter Murukku and Millet Butter Karasev. The recall was due to possible contamination by undeclared milk and/or sesame seeds that are not listed as ingredients on the label.

Chocolate fondant

Authentik Fudge recalled 840 units of its Montreal Fudge, Chocolate Fudge With Nuts, due to possible mold contamination in the product distributed on June 19 and 20. The product was sold throughout the United States through Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

Jolly Rancher Popsicles

On August 21, Unilever recalled approximately 137,000 single-serve cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops due to possible contamination from milk, which is not listed as an ingredient. The individual popsicles, including green apple, blue raspberry and grape flavors, are commonly sold through ice cream trucks, concession stands and freezers across the country. The affected products were distributed between February 1 and August 15. This recall does not apply to the multipack products.

Walnuts

Emerald Nuts manufacturer Flagstone Foods has issued a voluntary recall of 6.5 ounces of Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts because they contained undeclared peanuts, almonds and pecans. The package has a best before date of June 28, 2025 and was distributed to Publix stores in Florida, Alabama and Georgia.

Steamed buns

On August 9, Prime Foods recalled 477 cases of Egg Custard Steamed Buns due to undeclared sesame contamination. The two varieties of frozen buns were distributed in 27 states between May 30 and June 28.

Chocolate cookies

In early August, a 10-ounce container of Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip from Too Good Gourmet was recalled due to possible contamination from undeclared milk. The cookies were sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Smoked fish

Florida-based North Fish USA recalled 9-ounce packages of cold-smoked capelin after the product was found to be over 5 inches long, “uneviscerated,” and potentially contaminated with “Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that can cause life-threatening illness or death.” The fish product was distributed in New York and Georgia and was labeled with a best-before date of July 13 and January 5, 2025.

Infant formula

Perrigo Co. has issued a voluntary recall of 16,500 cans of Store Brand Premium Infant Formula With Iron Milk-Based Powder because vitamin D levels exceed the maximum allowable limit. The affected product was shipped to HEB Grocery Co. in Texas and a dozen CVS stores with locations in Texas, Florida, California, South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Missouri.

The recall stated that for the “vast majority of infants, short-term consumption of the affected lot numbers is not likely to result in adverse health consequences,” although for a small subset of “physiologically vulnerable infants, there is a possibility that consumption of the recalled product could result in health complications.”

Swirling ice

Yummy Foods has recalled its Yummy Swirly Ices product due to possible traces of milk. The company’s recall clarified that “this is not a kashrus issue and the products are all considered kosher parve as confirmed by the CRC Kashrus agency.” Swirly Tropical Melon, Swirly Berry Blast, Swirly Tropical Tornado, Swirly Churning Cherry and Swirly Variety Pack were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Chicago, Florida and California.

Dairy-free frozen dessert

Gelato & Desserts Inc. has recalled some bottles of its Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert because it contained undeclared cashews. The product was distributed between April 18 and July 11 in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Bikano Moong Dal

On August 4, Thal Golden Spices of California recalled 640 packages of Bikano Moong Dal because it was “potentially contaminated with Salmonella.” The spice, 350 grams, was sold with a best-before date of June 25, 2025 and could have serious health effects.

Guacamole

Metro Produce Distributors has recalled Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with an expiration date of August 2 due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious infections.

Packaged in clear plastic containers and available in several varieties, including spicy and pico de gallo, the product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores in Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and in St. Cloud.

Chocolate bar with sea salt

On August 2, BonBon, a Swedish candy store, recalled its Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bar because it may contain undeclared almonds, wheat and other nuts. The chocolate bar was distributed in the brand’s retail stores in New York City.

FSIS Recalls

FSIS announced two updates in August, both related to meat products.

Frozen Chicken Nuggets

The federal agency announced on August 16 that Perdue Foods had recalled 175,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and tender products due to possible contamination with “foreign material,” most likely metal.

Three different items were recalled, including Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Chicken Breasts, and Butcherbox Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets. All were sold in vacuum-sealed plastic packages manufactured on March 23.

Illegally imported meat

On August 16, the FSIS issued a public health alert for several meat and poultry products that were “illegally imported.” The FSIS health alert stated that the country was “not authorized to export meat and poultry products to the United States.” It included a list of 18 illegally imported products, including fried carp, steamed nga gyin fish and striped catfish, and tomato curry, to name a few.