FDA recalls: Raisins, chocolate chip cookies and corn puffs
Check your pantry! The Food and Drug Administration announced the recalls of several snack foods that could be in your home.
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So far, several items have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration since the start of 2025, including one on cat food mix that is not linked to avian flu bacteria and others involving corn puffs and moisturizers.
The FDA receives reports from different food companies almost daily regarding potential allergens or foodborne illnesses.
Here’s what was recalled over the last month.
FDA recalls: Here’s a list of what was pulled from stores over the last week
The FDA removed the following items from store shelves in January and their reasoning:
What should customers do if they have a recalled product in their home?
It’s good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. If you do have these products in your home, according to FoodSafety.gov, follow these steps.
- Don’t panic: The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a preventive measure to safeguard consumers.
- Don’t eat the food or consume the drug: To ensure your safety, refrain from consuming any recalled food products. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, please refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or providing it to your pets, as they are also susceptible to food poisoning.
- Don’t open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. If you do handle the product, ensure you thoroughly cleanse your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterward.
- Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food: Upon a food product recall by a manufacturer, specific instructions are provided regarding the product’s handling. These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened.
