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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Illegally Imported Chicken Vienna Sausages from Jamaica
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausage products that were illegally imported from Jamaica.
FSIS said the issue was identified during routine surveillance of imported products in commerce. Jamaica is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States, and the agency has launched an investigation into how the items entered the country.
The alert covers 140-g cans of “GRACE READY TO EAT CHICKEN...
Shanghai Ravioli Recalls Frozen Buffalo Chicken Products Distributed in Northeast
Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products after a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) surveillance activity found the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
The recall covers cardboard boxes containing 100 pieces of BUFFALO CHICKEN RANGOON and boxes containing 120 pieces of “BENEDETTO’S BUFFALO CHICKEN MOZZARELLA STICK.”
Both products carry “Sell By” dates ranging from July 8, 2026, through June 29, 2027. The products also bear a false mark of...
Ukrop’s Recalls Nearly 22,900 lb of Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler Over Metal Contamination Risk
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods is recalling about 22,880 lb of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products after a customer complaint alleged the presence of foreign material, specifically metal slivers, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
FSIS announced the recall late Friday, July 31. The affected fully cooked products were produced between July 1 and July 29 and were shipped to retail locations in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, as well...
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for A Ready-To-Eat Beef Jerky Product Due to Misbranding
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a beef jerky product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
The ready-to-eat beef jerky item was produced on various dates between August 7, 2025, and July 1, 2026. The following...
Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Sunday, May 31 announced a recall initiated by Synear Foods USA, LLC covering 71,603 pounds of frozen not‑ready‑to‑eat (NRTE) pork and crab soup dumpling products due to mislabeling and undeclared peanuts.
FSIS said the issue was identified during a routine inspection. The affected products were produced between October 15, 2025, and February 23, 2026, and carry establishment number “EST. 45942” inside the USDA mark...
USDA Issues Health Alert for Mama Cozzi’s Breakfast Pizzas Over Possible Salmonella Risk
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for two Mama Cozzi’s breakfast pizza products that may contain Salmonella-contaminated dairy ingredients, according to agency notes.
The alert covers the 18.5-ounce Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and the 17.15-ounce Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza. The products were manufactured by Richelieu Foods Inc., bear establishment number 5699, and carry...
USDA Announces FSIS Reorganization, Establishes National Food Safety Center in Iowa
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to modernize operations, streamline support functions and better align the agency with the nation’s agricultural landscape.
As part of this effort, USDA will establish a new National Food Safety Center (NFSC) in Urbandale, Iowa, which will serve as the primary hub for FSIS administrative, technical and support operations.
“This is about building a stronger, more resilient food safety system for the country. By establishing a National Food...
NCC Submits Comments Supporting USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Line Speeds
The National Chicken Council (NCC) yesterday filed comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) strongly supporting a proposed rule that would increase the maximum line speed for young chicken processors operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) from 140 to 175 birds per minute (bpm).
“This is a science-based rule backed with decades of data that will make chicken more affordable for American families, create jobs in rural communities, and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness — all while...
FSIS Issues Health Alert For Frozen, Dinosaur-Shaped, RTE Chicken Nuggets Due To Traces of Lead
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers.
The chicken nuggets were produced on Feb. 10, 2026. The following product is subject to the public health alert...
Ajinomoto Foods Expands Recall to Include Additional 33,617,045 Pounds of Chicken and Pork Products
Ajinomoto Foods North America, has expanded its Feb. 19, 2026 recall of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may have been contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, according tot he updated announcement from the the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The establishment is including approximately 33,617,045 additional pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) and NRTE chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products, for a combined total of 36,987,575...
Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico Recall 46,315 Pounds of Frozen Pork Products
The FSIS has announced a recall from Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico for 46,315 pounds of frozen, raw boneless pork loins. The recall was issued because the items were not presented for import reinspection upon entry into the United States.
The affected products were produced between February 27, 2025, and March 12, 2025. They are packaged in cardboard boxes of varying weights, each containing “FROZEN PORK LOIN, BONELESS, CENTER 520MM” within plastic bags. These packages bear the Canadian establishment...
FSIS Announce a Recall of 62,550 Pounds of Chicken Products
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall from Suzanna's Kitchen of approximately 62,550 pounds of fully coolked, bone-in chicken products.
The recalled items included in this announcement come in 18-lb. cases which contain four units of “FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN PORTIONS,”. It has case code “P-1380 126237 B30851 23:11 K04” printed on the side of the packaging along with the USDA mark of inspection and establishment number P-1380.
This item was produced on...
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