Food recalls 2026 may be getting plenty of attention, but they can disappear from the headlines surprisingly fast. Just because a recall isn’t trending anymore doesn’t mean the food has disappeared from people’s refrigerators, freezers, or pantries.
Several major food recalls announced this summer involve products sold at familiar retailers, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Lidl, Meijer, and Hannaford. The reasons range from possible Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Cyclospora contamination to undeclared allergens and pieces of plastic or metal. Here are 15 recent recalls worth checking — and sharing with anyone who might still have these foods at home.
Taylor Fresh Foods Products Made With Recalled Jalapeños
This recall is particularly tricky because it doesn’t involve just one recognizable product. Taylor Fresh Foods announced a recall on Aug. 9 after supplier Coast Citrus Distributors recalled fresh jalapeños over possible Salmonella contamination. Those jalapeños were used in dips, salsa, guacamole, sandwiches, salads, burritos, and other prepared foods.
Affected foods were sold through major retailers including Target, Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Products include Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad With Shrimp and Walmart Freshness Guaranteed pico de gallo, among others. Because dates vary by item and additional downstream recalls may be added, check the FDA’s complete list before tossing anything.
GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Mixed Berries
Dig around in the freezer for this one. Publix recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries on July 29 due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. Both 10-ounce and 48-ounce frozen packages are affected.
The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to organic frozen blueberries. Frozen fruit can hang around for months, so this recall remains relevant even after affected packages disappear from supermarket freezers. The FDA advises consumers who removed berries from their original packaging and can no longer determine whether they’re recalled to discard them.
Midwest Poultry Services Shell Eggs
Check the dates on your egg carton. Midwest Poultry Services recalled approximately 1.59 million dozen eggs because of potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recall covers white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 through Aug. 17, 2026.
The eggs were distributed under multiple brand names and reached Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores, along with foodservice customers and smaller retailers. Since multiple packages are involved, consumers should compare the plant information, dates, and other package details with the FDA’s official list.
Taylor Fresh Foods Iceberg Lettuce
Another Taylor Fresh Foods recall involves iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The lettuce was recalled over possible Cyclospora contamination, and the FDA is investigating a nine-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis associated with it.
This one isn’t necessarily as simple as spotting a head of lettuce in your crisper drawer. The affected lettuce was also used as an ingredient in prepared foods, resulting in downstream recalls. Consumers should consult the FDA’s complete product list and shouldn’t assume that all Taylor Farms products or all iceberg lettuce are affected.
City Foods Pastrami and Corned Beef
On Aug. 8, City Foods recalled approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Products include Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami, Bea’s Best Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, and Kirsch Delicatessen Style Cooked Corned Beef Brisket.
The products were made July 16 and have a 60-day shelf life, meaning affected meat could still be sitting in household, restaurant, deli, or institutional refrigerators. Check the USDA recall notice for the establishment number, case codes, and other identifying information.
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Ukrop’s Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler, and Other Prepared Foods
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled several prepared foods around the end of July because they may contain metal slivers. The USDA portion of the recall covers about 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products, while a separate FDA notice covers baked spaghetti and bread-pudding products potentially contaminated with aluminum slivers from baking pans.
Because different Ukrop’s foods fall under FDA and USDA jurisdiction, identifying affected products requires a little more homework. Check the exact product name and sell-by date rather than avoiding everything made by Ukrop’s.
Lidl Eridanous Shortbread Cookies
A recall doesn’t always mean something went wrong with the food itself. Lidl US expanded a recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies on July 31 because some packages had foreign-language labeling without the required English ingredient and allergen information. Depending on the variety, undeclared allergens can include wheat, soy, milk, egg, and tree nuts.
Affected varieties include Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling and Apricot Filling and Cocoa Topping With Coconut Sprinkles. For people with severe food allergies, missing information on an otherwise normal-looking package can pose a serious risk.
Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Pouches
Parents may want to check cupboards, snack bins, and diaper bags. PT Organics recalled select 4-ounce Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree pouches on July 21 because a packaging defect could allow a strand of soft, food-grade plastic to enter the puree.
The pouches were sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target nationwide between March 6 and July 13, and some have best-before dates extending into 2027. Check the barcode, lane number, and best-before date against the FDA notice rather than assuming every Peter Rabbit Organics pouch is recalled.
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MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Sausage Patties
Vegetarians should check the back of the freezer, too. MorningStar Farms recalled its 10.5-ounce Plant Based Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and 8-ounce Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties in June because the products may contain pieces of plastic.
Some affected packages have best-if-used-before dates extending into 2027, making it entirely possible for recalled food to remain in home freezers. Only specified varieties and dates are affected, so compare both the UPC and package date with the FDA recall information.
Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula
Nara Organics recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula in June because of a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The FDA recommended the recall during an investigation of infant botulism cases and says consumers should not use the recalled formula.
Unlike recalls limited to a few production runs, this one applies to all lots currently on the market. Parents and caregivers should consult the FDA’s infant-formula outbreak information for the latest guidance.
La Colonia and Selectos Latinos Cottage Cheese Products
La Ceiba Foods Latin Market recalled Requesón Salvadoreño and Requesón Mexicano products in June over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products include cheeses sold under brands including La Colonia and Selectos Latinos.
The recall is part of a broader FDA investigation involving Listeria and soft cheeses. Consumers should check the latest FDA notice for affected package sizes, labels, and distribution areas, since additional cheese products have been added during the investigation.
OLA-OLA Pounded Yam
Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods, recalled OLA-OLA Pounded Yam because it may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate. The recall was expanded to cover 2-, 4-, 5-, and 10-pound packages.
The issue is especially important for people with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. Someone buying a yam-based product might have little reason to suspect a milk derivative is present if the label doesn’t disclose it. Check FDA product photos and package information to identify affected bags.
Rooted in Rare Aquafaba Powder
Here’s an allergen recall with an unusual twist. 529 Commerce recalled 3,860 units of Rooted in Rare Aquafaba Powder because the product may contain undeclared egg. The recall covers 4-ounce and 12-ounce packages.
Aquafaba is commonly used as an egg substitute, so consumers deliberately avoiding eggs could be particularly likely to buy this product. For someone with a severe egg allergy, however, the undeclared ingredient could trigger a serious or life-threatening reaction. Check the FDA notice for affected lot and package information.
Fresh & Ready Spicy Breakfast Burritos
Fresh & Ready Foods recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos in July because they contained undeclared soy. The affected burritos were produced at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina, facility between July 9 and July 12 and carried a Fresh Thru date of July 20, 2026.
Unlike many grocery recalls, these burritos were distributed through grab-and-go markets and vending machines across eight states. Since the stated Fresh Thru date has passed, this recall is primarily relevant for allergy awareness or for anyone who may have frozen the product.
High Valley Orchard Chocolate Covered Raisins
Finally, check the snack cabinet. Lehi Valley Trading Company recalled 624 15-ounce packages of High Valley Orchard Chocolate Covered Raisins in June because the products contained undeclared peanuts.
Although 624 packages is tiny compared with some recalls on this list, the number doesn’t matter much to someone with a severe peanut allergy who happens to have one. Chocolate-covered raisins aren’t a food most shoppers would expect to contain peanuts, making accurate labeling particularly important. Check the FDA’s lot information and product photos to identify affected packages.
Check the Package, Not Just the Brand
The common thread with these recalls is that the brand name often isn’t enough to tell whether something in your kitchen is affected. UPCs, lot codes, package sizes, best-by dates, retailers, and production dates can all determine whether a specific product is part of a recall.
That’s also why sharing recall information can be useful: Someone you know may still have frozen berries, meat substitutes, infant formula, fruit pouches, or pantry snacks long after stores removed them. Before throwing anything away, check the latest FDA or USDA recall notice for exact product information and instructions on returns, refunds, or disposal.
