Food product recalls are important for consumers to be aware of as companies primarily make them to prevent individuals from getting sick. 

A business may choose to initiate a recall for a food item for a number of reasons, including a potential bacterial contamination, an undeclared allergen or a foreign object getting into the product. 

Companies have recalled a variety of food products since the beginning of May, meanwhile, including peanut butter, strawberries, cheese, ice cream and ready-to-eat bacon, among other things. 

One common reason for a food product recall is when a company becomes concerned that a food item has been contaminated with salmonella. 

The J. M. Smucker Co. set off a number of recalls after the company recalled some of its Jif brand peanut butter products in May over concerns they had become contaminated with salmonella. 

The company initiated the recall following a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections that were linked to certain Jif peanut butter products. 

Companies who used Jif brand peanut butter in their products followed Smucker’s lead by issuing recalls of their own over the potential for salmonella contamination. 

Albertsons, Country Fresh, Coblentz, Mary’s Harvest and Garden Cut were among the companies who initiated recalls for products containing Jif peanut butter following the Smucker’s recall. 

The salmonella outbreak, meanwhile, prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to open an investigation after the contamination was traced back to Jif brand peanut butter products produced at a facility in Lexington, Kentucky. 

In addition to the FDA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local partners investigated the cause of the multistate salmonella outbreak. 

Another common reason for a food product recall is the discovery of a potential contamination from a foreign object, such as metal fragments. 

Mars Wrigley recalled Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers Gummies in May after the company discovered the products had potentially been contaminated with metal fragments. 

Mars Wrigley initiated the recall and issued a warning to consumers after discovering that the products may contain what was described as a “thin metal strand.” 

A potential metal contamination was also the cause of America New York Ri Wang Food Group recalling more than seven tons of luncheon loaf products and ready-to-eat sausage sticks. 

The company recalled the food products after a customer reported that they found pieces of metal inside of a ready-to-eat sausage stick. 

Also in May, Smithfield Packaged Meats recalled around 93 tons of its ready-to-eat bacon topping products after discovering they may have been contaminated with metal.

The potential metal contamination came to light after a customer reported that they found metal in their bacon topping. 

Consumers with food allergies must be vigilant when shopping for groceries, and companies are expected to do their part by properly labeling their products. 

A food recall is often initiated in the event a company fails to disclose on its product that it contains a common allergen, such as milk, nuts or wheat. 

Wilton Industries recalled certain lots of its Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles and Rainbow Sprinkles Mix after discovering it had failed to declare that the products definitely contained milk.

While Wilton referred to the presence of milk on the packaging for its sprinkles products, it only labeled that they “could” contain milk. 

The TJX Companies also issued a recall over undeclared milk last month after finding that some of its vegan chocolate products contained milk despite being labeled “Dairy Free.” 

The TJX recall included vegan chocolate sold under the brand names Keats London and Pimlico Confectioners.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, meanwhile, issued a May recall for more than 2,100 pints of its non-dairy frozen dessert “Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk” after discovering they may contain traces of undeclared cashews and pistachios.

Van Leeuwen initiated the recall following a complaint from a customer who suffered an allergic reaction after consuming the product. 

A variety of bacterial and viral contaminations, including listeria and hepatitis A, can lead to food recalls. 

Hepatitis A was the cause of several recalls last month, including one initiated for fresh, organic strawberries produced by FreshKampo and HEB. 

The recall was initiated after 17 people who reported to have purchased either FreshKampo or HEB strawberries were sickened with hepatitis A infections. 

The potential contamination led Urban Remedy to conduct a recall earlier this month for one batch of its Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose product. 

Urban Remedy initiated the recall after becoming concerned that its strawberry tea product may be contaminated with hepatitis A because it contained FreshKampo fresh, organic strawberries possibly linked to the outbreak. 

Listeria contamination, meanwhile, was the cause of a Paris Brothers recall earlier this month for several of the company’s cheese products. 

Paris Brothers initiated the recall after it discovered that some of its cheese products, including its name brand colby jack, mild cheddar and pepper jack flavors, may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. 

Trader Joe’s, Wayne Farms and Safeway Fresh Foods each issued May recalls for ready-to-eat frozen chicken products over concerns they contained undeclared allergens, were undercooked and lacked proper import re-inspection. 

Gorton’s Seafood, meanwhile, recalled more than 500 packages of its frozen fish sandwiches after discovering they may contain bone fragments that are “large and sharp.” 

Have you recently purchased a food product that has been recalled? Let us know in the comments! 

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i Had to throw away two large containers of Jiff peanut butter too

I have always purchased these products. Jiffy is at the top of the list; Smithfield products also. Recently I actually tossed 2 large bone in hams because they were discolored. Very disappointing.

Add me please. We buy (2) 4lb. cans of Jif every month, or at least we did, from Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart and Kroger Foods dba as Dillon’s Grocery Stores in Kansas both pulled Jif from their shelves over the recall. We buy the Smithfield Ready To Eat Bacon Bits as well as Smithfield Ham, and Skittles. Smithfield Meats is no surpirse considering they are now owned by a company out of China whose current CEO was an officer in the CCP Army. This crap has gotten to be beyond ridiculous.

We buy these items! Please add me.

I am a big Trader Joe’s shopper. Add me

I buy all these products and have had issues getting anywhere with the stores and companies. Getting ridiculous.

Add me please, getting scary to know what’s safe to buy and eat

One would think Trader Joe’s would be safe. Add us.

I shop at Trader Joe’s every chance I get. Please add me.

I like shopping at Trader Joes. Please add me.

Please add me. Stocked in Peanut Butter

add me to the chicken part

Please Add Me. Jif is the only Peanut Butter I buy It taste like peanuts.

Please add me to your list. I am a frequent shopper here at our local Trader Joes.. I would also like a list of products on which ones are involved on this settlement list so I can make sure my pantey isn’t currently storing any if these products please.

We have 3 Large Jif peanut butter plastic containers. Please add me what product can you trust??

Please add me. Have purchased numerous products. Food has gotten so expensive it is very annoying g to keep throwing g it out.

Please add me. Use a lot of the products listed.

My dad eats JIF pb like it’s going put of style…on everything. My dogs like jiffy pb. Our jar was just about empty that was in the recall. I just threw it away. No issues tho.

Please add me. I buy Jif peanut butter monthly as well as Smuckers Jelly.

Please add me I shop at Trader Joes and safeway all the time

Please add me we have several of the items.

Add me use most of these

I also shop at Trader Joe’s,

Would you please add me to the Wliis app app Jeff peanut butter and Skippy peanut butter I bought all that and why I hadn’t got a settlement check please add me to the list jiffy peanut butter smash

I also shop at Trader Joe’s, Safeway so add me.

I shop at Safeway & Trader Joe’s Allllll the time, peanut butter, shuckers, etc at Safeway and I shop at Trader Joe’s several times weekly, they never had a recall list posted in there store in Stockton, ca, 95207. Include me on everything at Trader Joe’s and Safeway, both are 5 minutes away while walking.

I need to be added

I have bought many of the products mention at Trader Joes so please include me.

Add us. My family das bought Wilton sprinkles and Jif peanut butter for years

Wish I would’ve known sooner about this!! Unacceptable please add

I buy these for my house hold Please add me! Why is that they are doing this to us?!!!!!!!

Please add me. I always shop at Safeway and Albertsons

I buy quite a few of these products for my household. Please add me

please adds me. thank you.

Star bursts candy,snicker bars,smuckers jelly

Used to purchase these from Albertsons/ Safeway, we now shop at Trader Joe’s about once twice a month.

Please add me have purchased most of the items at Safeway, Costco, Love Jif.

I have Jeff and Smuckers right here in the kitchen please add me to the list thank you and have used for many MANY years.

I always buy starburst gummies please add me

I’ve bought theses items add me

Please add me. We consume these products on a regular basis. Thank you

I have purchased multiple items listed in the recall.

Please add me to the list.

I have bought alot of these items. Please put me on your list

Was wondering why I would get nausiated off and on. Then I saw the recall and checked the numbers related to the recall. I still have the partially used jar of peanut butter.

I also shop at both Safeway & Trader Joe’s, please include me on whatever violations of foods that aren’t healthy, recalls, etc.,

I shop Trader Joe’s 3-4 times weekly, I have purchased items that have been recalled, however never once have I seen a notice at TJ’s of a recall. I also shop at Safeway across street from Trader Joe’s, again, no recall posting, therefore add me to all food recalls.

Please, add me. Thank you.

I do most my shopping at Safeway. I thought the food I was buying for my family was safe and wholesome. Please add me too. Thanks

Add me please i do buy them some more than others

I have purchased all of those items mentioned a few times each month.

PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST, THANK YOU

I purchased jiff and mars products

Albertsons/ Safeway we shop at the most. Trader Joe’s about once a month. Please add me

I always buy this stuff at Trader Joe’s. Please add me.

Shop at Trader Joe’s for a while please add me

Add me to the list.

That’s not cool at all add me.

I’ve bought several of these products over the last year. Please add me

I bought Starbursts for my grandchildren and not sure if they found metal because they did not complain. But I would like to be added to the list.

I’ve bought all of these products throughout my life and am disgusted with all this blatantly horrifying cover-up for financial gain. Please add me.

Safeway and Trader Joe’s are my primary grocery’s suppliers. Please add me to this class action suit

We go to safeway at least 3 times a week. Please add me.

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Please add me I shop Trader Joe’s once a week

Add me to Trader Joe

I shop at trader Joe’s monthly in Illinois. Add Me please.

I have a jar of the recalled Jiff.

Please add me. Very disappointed as Trader Joe’s is my favoite place to shop.

My God what’s next Yes I have Kinda like feel it’s purposely done that just to much different food items

I purchased from Safeway & Trader Joe’s

Safeway and Trader Joe’s are my primary grocery’s suppliers. Please add me to this class action suit

Have gotten food poisoning from frozen chicken dinners from trader Joe’s twice before, just thought it was me. Add me please, will not by any frozen food products from them ever.

Shop at Trader Joes a lot, please add me.

There’s a TJ’s very close to me, it’s very clean, cant believe this. Pls add me.

Please add me. Bought all this stuff from Trader Joe’s

add me pls, i shop at Trader Joe’s all the time

I buy these products frequently

Please add me! I’ve bought a ton of these items!

my goodness there is something all the time i purchase jif and smuckers all the time and now this please add me to your list and thank you

my goodness my go to products jif and smuckers this is horrible everything you purchase these days please ad me to your claim and thank you so much

Please add me I been buying food from them.

I have used all these products! Please add me

Yes I purchased these products! Please add me

Add me-I once found glass in a bag of their rice-found out after cooking it. So nasty.

Add me please ad I have purchased many of these items.

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Please add me. We use only Jif peanut butter.

Please add me, we use Jif all tge time. Will throw out what size have.

I have been purchasing Jiff for years. Please include me

Add me. Ive used alot of these product from at least 2 of these stores

Please add me I use all of the products

I purchase many of these products

Have been concerned for months about fruit, salads, etc.

Please add me, there are too many recalls on food lately.

I buy my Jif and most of my groceries at Safeway , including many Gorton products and many produce items , please add me. I had two jars (one half eaten) of Jif that fell into the contaminated number set and threw them away

I used Smucker and peanut butter

I frequent most of these products. Please add me.

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I purchased most of theses products. Please add me.

Please add me. Thank you.

we use jiff quite a bit

I have add me please okay

Please add me I buy all them products

I just threw it out after reading this!

I use Jeff and Smuckers all the time. Please add me.

i happen to use alot of these products and please do add me and thank you

Omg I buy almost all those products. Add me asap

Can I be added to this please

Yep peanut butter and smuckers strawberry jelly. We use jiff and smuckers and have bought from multiple stores on that list

Yes I purchased some of the foods

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