More than two million donut products have been pulled from store shelves over concerns about potential contamination with harmful bacteria. The affected products were distributed across the U.S. and Canada.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall notice affecting 60 different baked goods produced by FGF, LLC. These items were available in grocery stores throughout the United States and Canada. The recall includes a variety of donuts, such as cake rings, raspberry-filled pastries, French crullers, Bavarian-filled treats, and Dunkin’ Donuts products—including two munchkin flavors.
The FDA reported that approximately 2,017,614 cases of these baked goods were recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that listeria is “a bacteria that can contaminate many foods.” While symptoms vary, an infection caused by listeria “can cause invasive illness and intestinal illness.”
FGF, LLC’s recall is voluntary and applies to all affected products with expiration dates of December 13, 2024, or earlier.
This recall is classified as Class II, which, according to the FDA, indicates “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Recent Food Recalls Due to Listeria and Other Health Risks
Last month, another listeria-related recall was issued for Braga Fresh’s Marketside Broccoli Florets, a ready-to-eat product sold at Walmart locations in 20 states.
The potential contamination was identified through random sampling by Texas Health & Human Services, where one of the tested samples came back positive for listeria, according to the FDA.
Other recalls in recent weeks have involved a variety of food products.
On January 21, D. Coluccio & Sons announced a recall of its 300-gram packages of "Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops" due to the presence of undeclared almonds. This poses a risk for individuals with tree nut allergies, as the FDA warns it could cause “serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.” The mistake was traced back to a “temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.”
Shortly after, Lay’s Classic Potato Chips were given an elevated recall status, moving to a Class I—the most serious level. According to the FDA, a Class I recall means “there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Frito-Lay first issued a recall on December 18, 2024, affecting a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. The recall was initiated due to possible undeclared milk in the chips, a discovery that came “after being alerted through a consumer contact.”
With multiple food recalls occurring in the past month, consumers are urged to check their purchases and stay informed about potential health risks.
Get it on Google Play
0 Comments