3 Food Recalls You Should Know About This Week
- - - 3 Food Recalls You Should Know About This Week
Cheyenne BuckinghamJuly 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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This week, two out of three recalls to pay attention to aren't caused by foodborne pathogens. Both the chicken sausage and the yogurt below may contain fragments of plastic that pose a dangerous choking hazard.
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20,000+ Pounds of Chicken Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination
On July 17, Kayem Foods Inc. recalled approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products sold at major grocers, including Walmart stores in 27 states.
The company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that it had received three consumer complaints about finding pieces of plastic in its Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage product.
As of July 18, no one has reportedly been injured after eating the contaminated product. However, the FSIS is concerned that the product could still be in your fridge or freezer.
Here’s how to check if you have the recalled sausage:
Al Fresco Chicken Sausage, Sweet Apple with Vermont-Made Syrup
Date of Recall: July 17, 2025
Lot Code: 179
Use or Freeze By: OCT 01 2025 (found on the label on the back of the package)
Distribution: Nationwide
If you have this chicken sausage at home, return it to the store where you made the purchase and ask for a refund.
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YoCrunch Yogurt Recalled Nationwide for Containing Sharp Plastic Fragments
On July 11, Danone U.S., the company behind several beloved yogurt brands, issued a recall for all of its YoCrunch yogurt products. The decision came after customers reportedly discovered pieces of plastic in the toppers, which include mix-ins like Oreos and M&M’s.
The plastic pieces are clear, can be as large as one inch in length, and may have sharp edges. The fragments can be a serious choking hazard, especially for young children. No variety or size of YoCrunch yogurt is considered safe to eat, the company said.
The list of recalled YoCrunch flavors includes:
Yo Crunch Vanilla Yogurt with M&M's
YoCrunch Strawberry Yogurt with Granola
YoCrunch Vanilla Yogurt with Oreo Pieces
YoCrunch Vanilla Yogurt with Snickers Pieces
YoCrunch Vanilla Yogurt with Twix Pieces
YoCrunch Vanilla Yogurt with Cookie Dough
The list of affected yogurts has expiration dates ranging from July through September 2025. For a full list of recalled products with UPCs and expiration dates, check Danone's press release.
If you recently bought any flavor or size of YoCrunch yogurt, don’t eat it. For refund details, call the YoCrunch Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886.
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Pistachio Cream Sold at World Market Recalled for Salmonella
On July 14, World Market announced a recall of 9.7-ounce jars of Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) tested samples of the product and identified traces of salmonella. The recall affects products sold at World Market locations in 32 states.
Salmonella is a foodborne illness that occurs anywhere from six hours to six days after eating a contaminated item, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting can last anywhere between four and seven days. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms and have eaten pistachio cream, head to the doctor.
The product was distributed between June 11 and July 9, 2025, in clear glass jars with the date code etched on the lid. Here’s how to tell if you purchased the recalled pistachio cream:
Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif, 9.7-ounce container
Recall Date: July 14, 2025
Lot Codes: BATCH NO: 250401
UPC: 8 69652 10130 1
Use By Date: Best Before APRIL 01, 2027
If you bought this product, return it to World Market for a refund or throw it away. If you have more questions about the recall, contact World Market’s customer service line at 877-967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight EST daily.
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