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October 23, 2026 from the FDA

The following products distributed by FORTUNA MARKETING, INC, 16716 Valle Verde Rd Poway, CA have been recalled because Broccoli seeds potentially contaminated with Salmonella: ZestiGreens Broccoli Seeds for Sprouting & Microgreens; 8 OZ; Heirloom Broccoli Seeds. SKU: X004IOM4AJ ZestiGreens Broccoli Seeds for Sprouting & Microgreens; 16 OZ; Heirloom Broccoli Seeds. SKU: B0D5289F94

Distribution Pattern: Product was primarily distributed to Amazon fulfillment center. Customers were notified directly by the recalling firm. Amazon was notified and placed a stop on the product SKU. Additional product was sold and shipped to a co-packer. That product was never repackaged and was destroyed.

October 26, 2026: from the OK in response to a question from the editor:

A limited number of Beignets were sold at the Costco Dedham location mistakenly bearing the OKD symbol. Please note this product is not kosher certified. Labels have been corrected.

October 22, 2026 from the FDA

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans due to the potential presence of glass.

The recall is being initiated after receiving customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product. Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY. These lots began shipping on 6/10/26.

The recalled Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans are packaged in 2-pound clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600. The recall includes the following pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258, which can be found in the lower left corner of the label.

Consumers who purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and either discard it or return it for a full refund or credit.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 303-226-1434, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm (mountain time), or send email to media@naturalgrocers.com.

October 1, 2026 from the FDA

The FDA is warning consumers, retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, and food service customers not to eat, sell, or serve any cold smoked sprats sold by D&M Smoked Fish Inc. (DBA) Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. Cold smoked sprats were produced without implementing required controls for Clostridium botulinum and are a potential health risk to consumers.

Product: All lots of cold smoked sprats sold by D&M Smoked Fish doing-business-as (DBA) Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. Product is sold in bulk cardboard boxes and shipped refrigerated. It may be frozen up to one year. This product may have been sold at restaurants and grocery store seafood counters with or without a label. Consumers who are unsure whether they have purchased cold smoked sprats from Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. should throw them away or contact their place of purchase.

Stores affected: Cold smoked sprats were sold to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Product may have been distributed further, reaching additional states.

Recommendation:

• Do not eat, sell, or serve any cold smoked sprats sold by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. This product may have a long shelf life when frozen. If you can’t tell if your sprats are from Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc., do not eat them and throw them away.
• Consumers, retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers who purchased or received cold smoked sprats from Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched. Follow FDA’s safe food handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
• Consumers who have symptoms of botulism should immediately seek medical care. Botulism is a medical emergency.

Symptoms of botulism: Nausea, vomiting, fatigue or weakness, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or change in voice, difficulty swallowing, descending paralysis starting with the face, respiratory distress, dry mouth, and constipation. In severe cases, people will die without intensive care. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

• October 15, 2026 – Recall – A. Four Butchers Meats Ltd. Recalls "Jerusalem Kishke". An inspection conducted by the Tel Aviv District Food Service found that the product label was incorrect. The inspection revealed that the expiration date indicated was later than the correct expiration date, the ingredient list on the product was incomplete, and the manufacturer's name was incorrect. Recall is here
• October 8, 2026 – Ta'amim Kol Hazman Ltd. announces a recall of HAYAT and Hermon drinking water products from distribution channels. Information from Israeli Health Ministry is here
  Recall in Hebrew is here
• October 14, 2026 – The Ministry of Health warns the public not to consume pastel products from "Balfour's Cigars" or kubbeh products from "Ilanit's Kubbeh," regardless of package size or expiration date. . Information from Israeli Health Ministry is here
  Recall in Hebrew is here
• October 8, 2026 – Recall – American Quality Products Factory Recalls Ben & Jerry's Milk & Honey Ice Cream. Delicates Artisanal Ltd. wishes to inform the public that following an inspection by the Ministry of Health's Food Service, there is a suspected presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the environment of the Delicates Artisanal factory. Information from Israeli Health Ministry is here.
  Recall in Hebrew is here.
• October 7, 2026 – Falafel Baribua Food Industries Ltd. Recalls Class Food Moroccan Carrot Salad. A test conducted by the Food Service at the Central District Health Bureau found Salmonella bacteria in the product: Moroccan carrot salad, manufacturer: Falafel Baribua Food Industries Ltd. Brand: Class Food. Distributor: A. Class Food Ltd. . Information from Israeli Health Ministry is here
  Recall in Hebrew is here
• October 7, 2026 – Tevel Spices and Food Products Ltd. Recalls Ground Black Pepper – Gal Spices due to aflatoxin (toxin) levels above the permitted limit . Information from Israeli Health Ministry is here
  Recall in Hebrew is here