47+ Million Pounds of Frozen Food Recalled
Key Questions
What is the scale of the current frozen food recalls?
Over 47 million pounds of frozen foods have been recalled, including vegetable fried rice, corn dogs, pizzas, pasta, nuggets, ice cream, and more due to contaminants like glass, metal, Listeria, Salmonella, and undeclared allergens. Additional recalls cover dog food, sauces, and other items across multiple states and brands.
Which products are linked to the E. coli outbreak from frozen blueberries?
Publix GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries are connected to 12 illnesses across affected states including FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, and TN, prompting a specific lot recall. The CDC has issued warnings about this contamination.
What should consumers check in their freezers?
The USDA advises checking freezers for recalled items such as Trader Joe's chicken fried rice, Farm Rich Cheese Crunchers, and various pizzas or nuggets with metal or bacterial risks. Products should be discarded or returned if matching recall details.
Are there recalls involving dog food in this wave?
Yes, Pedigree canned dog food lots were recalled due to metal and plastic fragments from fraudulent diversion, along with 400k pounds of raw dog food contaminated with Listeria, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. No illnesses have been reported from the Pedigree lots.
What trends are seen in 2026 food recalls?
A 50-year review shows low pH does not guarantee safety, and Q1 2026 saw 57.4 million food units recalled, a 99.5% increase over prior periods. This reflects ongoing issues with supply chain integrity and contamination.
How many states are affected by the Alfredo sauce Salmonella recall?
The Alfredo sauce recall for Salmonella impacts 41 states with over 900 cases reported. It is part of broader multistate outbreaks tied to frozen and prepared foods.
What caused the Pedigree dog food recall specifically?
Two lots were recalled after tainted cans intended for destruction were fraudulently diverted and sold, highlighting supply chain failures. The FDA confirmed details on metal and plastic contamination risks.
Is there a Salmonella outbreak from frozen sprouted beans?
Yes, a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans sold at Indian grocery stores has 11 cases across 10 states, with an official CDC/FDA recall issued. Consumers are urged to check for affected products.
Massive frozen-food recalls continue: 47M+ lbs veg fried rice glass (Ajinomoto/TJ/Kroger); 58M lb corn dogs wood; Walmart/Aldi pizzas/pasta/dino nuggets metal/Listeria/Salmonella; Straus organic ice cream metal; Blue Bell Listeria; D'Dioses ice pops undeclared allergens; Synear dumplings undeclared peanut. New: Pizza recalled nationwide for Salmonella; Farm Rich Cheese Crunchers metal (21 states, 160k lbs); Alfredo sauce Salmonella (41 states, 900+ cases); Aldi mac & cheese undeclared soy; Market Kitchen sauce glass damage; MorningStar Farms plastic (nationwide); Power Plate Meals meatloaf undeclared soy (ND/SD/MN); Cookie dough at Target undeclared soy (Southwest); 400k lbs raw dog food Listeria/Salmonella/Campylobacter; Nutella croissants metal (UK); Zarlengo Italian Ice undeclared soy lecithin (IL/IN/TX); Paris Brothers 8 cheese products Listeria; Trader Joe's chicken fried rice glass (3.4M lbs, best-by Nov 2026); Pedigree canned dog food metal/plastic due to fraudulent diversion (2 lots, no illnesses). USDA direct consumer alert: check freezers. E. coli O145:H28 outbreak linked to Publix GreenWise frozen blueberries (12 sick, 1 recall, no public health communication). A 50-year historical review (1976–2026) shows low pH does not guarantee safety. New: Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans sold at Indian grocery stores – 11 cases, 10 states, recall issued. Official CDC/FDA alert confirms details. Publix GreenWise frozen blueberry recall includes specific lot codes and states affected (FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, TN). Pedigree canned dog food recall details include fraudulent diversion from destruction to sale – supply chain integrity failure. Macro trend: 57.4M food units recalled in Q1 2026 (99.5% increase) – context for blog posts.