It’s a new year, which means several new food items were deemed unsafe due to recalls by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA frequently updates its list of suspended common food and drug items that people may keep in their households.
A recall on a brand of broccoli and chocolate from December was recently updated to a Class I recall — the highest recall risk level issued by the agency, as it can potentially lead to death.
Here is a list of January food and drug items pulled off the shelves and what you need to know about these updated recalls.
FDA recalls: Here’s a list of what was pulled from stores in January 2025
The FDA removed the following items from store shelves in January:
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Blue Ridge Beef kitten mix pet food: Recalled for potential contamination with salmonella.
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Wicklow Gold cheddar style cheeses: Recalled for potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
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Dierbergs Kitchen premium home-style mashed potatoes: Recalled for undeclared wheat.
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My Mochi peach mango sorbet: Recalled for undeclared egg.
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NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip Nutrition Bar and NuGo Dark Pretzel Chocolate Nutrition Bar: Recalled for undeclared milk.
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Pearl Milling Company pancake and waffle mix: Recalled for undeclared milk.
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New York Mutual Trading Co., Inc. monkfish liver: Recalled for undeclared milk allergen.
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Monkey Spit barbecue sauces: Recalled for undeclared milk, soy, and wheat.
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Max Mobility/Permobil speed control dial component: Recalled due to potential safety and performance concerns.
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Shirakiku snack foods – corn puffs: Recalled due to undeclared milk.
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Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops chocolate chip cookies: Recalled due to undeclared almond.
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Paras premium golden raisins: Recalled due to undeclared sulfites.
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Wabash Valley Farms, Rural King Bacon flavor popcorn seasoning:Recalled for potential or undeclared allergen – soy.
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Provepharm Inc. Phenylephrine hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/ mL: Device & drug safety recall for potential foreign material.
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Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder: Recalled for potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.
What brand of broccoli is being recalled?
The FDA announced the initial recall on Dec. 31, 2024, for Braga Fresh’s washed and ready-to-eat 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets due to the possibility of listeria monocytogenes contamination.
In a notice published on Jan. 27, 2025, the FDA labeled this a Class I recall − the highest recall risk level issued by the agency.
Braga Fresh is recalling a single lot of 12-ounce bags of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets:
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The product has a best-used-by-date of Dec. 10, 2024.
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The UPC listed on the back of the bag is 6 81131 32884 5.
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The lot code listed on the front of the bag is BFFG327A6.
What states is broccoli being recalled in?
The broccoli was sold at Walmart locations in the following states:
Cal Yee Farm upgraded to ‘potential deadly’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its classification of Cal Yee Farm products, including Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots, and Dark Chocolate Walnuts. They are now a Class I classification.
Cal Lee Farm products were on the FDA’s recall list last month due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, synthetic dye, and almonds that could cause allergic reactions.
Which Cal Yee Farm products were affected?
Cal Yee Farm LLC started the recall process when the FDA inspected its facility and found that snacks containing milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds were sold in packaging that weren’t properly labeled.
Class I:
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8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Yogurt Coated Almonds (UPC: YOG0188) – contains milk
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8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Almonds (UPC: CON0588) – contains milk
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8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Raisins (UPC: CON0788) – contains milk
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8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Walnuts (UPC: CON0688) – contains milk
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8 ounce flat container of Cal Yee Farm’s Dark Chocolate Apricots (UPC: CON0188) – contains milk
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8 ounce hinged lid container of Cal Yee’s Dark Chocolate Apricots (UPC: CON0188) – contains milk
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1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Yogurt Coated Almonds (UPC: YOG0101) – contains milk
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8 ounce container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (UPC: TRM0488) – contains milk (in raisin coating)
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1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (UPC: TRM0401) – contains milk (in raisin coating)
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2 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (UPC: TRM0402) – contains milk (in raisin coating)
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5 pound container of Cal Yee’s Tropical Trail Mix (UPC: TRM0405) – contains milk (in raisin coating)
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1 pound container of Cal Yee’s Cajun Sesame Hot Sticks (UPC: SES0501) – contains wheat, sesame and soy
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1 pound container of Cal Yee’s New Orleans Hot Mix (UPC: TRM0601) – contains wheat, sesame and soy
What does a Class I recall mean?
According to the FDA, a Class 1 classification is a scenario where there’s a significant likelihood that using or being exposed to a non-compliant product will result in severe health outcomes or even death.
Last month, the FDA announced a recall for multiple Cal Yee Farm products, including chocolate and yogurt-covered products such as Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Raisins, Almonds, Yogurt-Coated Almonds, dark Chocolate Apricots, Tropical Trail Mix, and Butter Toffee.
Per the FDA’s website, classifications include:
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Class I – The use of or exposure to a product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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Class II – The use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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Class III – The use of or exposure to a product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to FoodSafety.gov, here is what you should do.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
-USA TODAY Network senior reporter Natalie Neysa Alund contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: FDA upgrades Walmart broccoli recall to deadly; item sold in Texas
