Massive Food Recall: Oscar Mayer, Ritz, Hormel, Costco, Aldi Affected

A wave of product recalls is sweeping across the United States this summer, impacting numerous major food brands and retailers. Consumers are urged to carefully inspect their refrigerators, freezers, and pantries for potentially affected items. The recalls span a wide range of products, from bacon and beef stew to peanut butter crackers and even mineral water, raising concerns about potential health risks and mislabeling issues.

Here's a breakdown of the significant recalls:

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall

Kraft Heinz has initiated a recall of approximately 368,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products under the Oscar Mayer brand. The concern stems from potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations like newborns, pregnant women, and the elderly. The recalled products include:

• Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original, 12-oz package
  • UPC: 071871548601
  • Best When Used By Dates: 18 JUL 2025 to 02 AUG 2025
• Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original, 36-oz package
  • UPC: 071871548748
  • Best When Used By Dates: 23 JUL 2025 to 04 SEP 2025
• Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original, 48-oz package
  • UPC: 071871548793
  • Best When Used By Dates: 18 JUL 2025 to 04 SEP 2025

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to dispose of them immediately.

Hormel Dinty Moore Beef Stew Recall

Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 257,000 pounds of canned Dinty Moore Beef Stew due to the potential presence of extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood. The affected product is:

• Dinty Moore Beef Stew, 20-oz can
  • UPC: 037600215831
  • Best If Used By Date: FEB 2028

Consumers are urged to examine their pantries and discard any cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew matching the above description. Consumption of products containing foreign objects can pose a risk of injury.

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches Recall

Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, has announced a recall of four individual Ritz cracker sandwich products sold in multipack cartons. While the crackers themselves are not affected, the company discovered that some individual cracker sandwich packages may be mislabeled, containing peanut butter crackers instead of cheese crackers. This poses a significant risk to individuals with peanut allergies who may unknowingly consume the mislabeled product. The recalled items were distributed nationwide.

• RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 8-pack carton
  • UPC: 0 44000 88210 5
  • Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 to 9 NOV 25 ("AE" Plant Code Only)
• RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 20-pack carton
  • UPC: 0 44000 07584 2
  • Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 to 9 NOV 25 and 2 JAN 26 to 22 JAN 26 ("AE" Plant Code only)
• RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 40-count carton
  • UPC: 0 44000 07819 5
  • Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 to 9 NOV 25 and 2 JAN 26 to 22 JAN 26 (“AM” Plant Code only)
• RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack, 20-count carton
  • UPC: 0 44000 08095 2
  • Best When Used By Dates: 2 NOV 25 to 9 NOV 25 (“RJ” Plant Code only)

It's important to note that cartons containing only Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not part of this recall. Consumers with peanut allergies are strongly advised to carefully check the packaging of their Ritz cracker sandwich products.

Aldi Recalls

Discount grocery chain Aldi has issued several recalls in recent months. These include:

• Welby Vitamin B12, 140-count bottle
• Casa Mamita Churro Bites filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
• Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing
• Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas
• Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos

Aldi maintains a dedicated "Product Recalls" section on its website, where customers can find the most up-to-date information.

Costco Recalls

Costco has also flagged a significant number of items due to potential safety or health concerns. These recalls cover a diverse range of products, including:

• Anker Power Bank 10K, 22.5W (Model A1257)
• Anker Powercore 10000 Power Bank (Model A1263)
• Danby 8k U-Shape Air Conditioner
• Midea U-Shape Window Air Conditioner
• Igloo 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler
• Michelin Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric Tires Size 185/60R15C
• Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires Size 235/40R19
• BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells
• Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass 18pk
• Fresh and Ready Foods Prepared Sandwiches and Salads
• Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer

Costco provides information about current recalls in the "Product Recalls" section of its website. Members are encouraged to review this information regularly.

Staying Informed About Recalls

To stay informed about the latest product recalls, consumers should regularly consult the following resources:

• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): For food, drug, and cosmetic recalls.
• USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS): For meat, poultry, and processed egg product recalls.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): For recalls of household products, toys, and other consumer goods.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): For recalls related to vehicles, car seats, tires, and other automotive equipment.

By staying informed and taking necessary precautions, consumers can minimize their risk and protect their health and safety.

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