3 Major Food Recalls In New York Could Make You Sick
If you weren't blessing your food before, you might want to start. There are three major recalls affecting food items in New York due to Listeria. As they say, when it rains, it pours. I try to keep up with all of the recalls that hit our food supply in New York to help keep you and your family safe. These are three you need to know about because they could make you or your family sick, or worse yet, they could be fatal!
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What Is Listeria?
Listeria monocytogenes is, "An organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can lead to serious pregnancy complications among pregnant women."
Mushrooms Sold In New York City Contaminated With Listeria
New Age International Inc of Brooklyn has issued a recall of its Signature Enoki Mushroom, Product of K Food (Korea Food Signature) due to the possibility of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The 200g (7.05 OZ) packages are affected by the recall, per the Food and Drug Administration. The mushrooms were distributed to retail stores and distributors in the New York City area. The clear plastic packages are marked with code GGN: 4063061794758 on the back label.
Pasta Sold In New York Recalled Due To Health Threat
Four people have died and 19 others have been hospitalized due to a ready-to-eat pasta recall at Trader Joe's and Walmart stores. The pasta recall is for ready-to-eat meals containing pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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- 12-ounce product in clear plastic trays sold at Walmart.
- “Best if used by” dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025.
- Establishment number “EST. 50784” or "EST. 47718" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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- 16-ounce product in plastic trays sold at Trader Joe’s.
- "Best if used by” dates 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, or 9/27/2025.
- Establishment number “P- 45288” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Tuna In New York
Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group of Kent, Washington, has issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall is due to possible Listeria contamination. The green onions used in the product are potentially contaminated with Listeria. The affected Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke product has the Kirkland Signature brand label with a "Sell By Date of 9/22/2025". The Tuna was sold at the deli section of Costco stores on September 18, in New York, as well as, Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
