As we approach spring, food and supplement recalls continue to make headlines. Many recalls are ongoing, and there are some new ones, too, tied to listeria, salmonella, botulism, elevated levels of mold toxins, glass in frozen foods, and not-fully-pasteurized cottage cheese. Each year, roughly one in six Americans suffers from a bout of food poisoning. And harmful bacteria or other microbes can mean more than just an upset stomach. Tainted food kills about 3,000 of us every year. The risk of getting sick is higher if you’re pregnant, under age five, over 65, or have a weakened immune system. Here’s what you need to know about the latest, ongoing food and supplement recalls and how to stay safe.
What to do: Do not eat. Return or discard (double-bag liquids to prevent leaks). If your infant may have consumed recalled formula, contact your pediatrician. Seek urgent care for symptoms such as muscle weakness, dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, trouble swallowing or breathing, or abdominal distension.
Where sold: Major grocers and specialty markets, including Safeway, Giant, and Meijer; brand and distributor networks (including direct-to-consumer/online).
Quick note: Avoid shelf-stable whole fish unless clearly labeled “eviscerated.” When in doubt, skip it. Do not use recalled infant formula; process-control deviations in powdered infant formula are handled with extra caution because infants are uniquely vulnerable to serious health risks from foodborne hazards.
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Why it matters: Anyone can get infected with E. coli, but some groups are more likely to experience severe symptoms (people aged 65 or older, people under five, people with weakened immune systems, and people who travel internationally). Most people with E. coli infection have diarrhea (which may be bloody or watery), stomach cramps, vomiting, and low-grade fever, and usually recover within five to seven days. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) causes bleeding in the digestive tract and increases the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure and even death.
