Recalls

• Item name: Birch Benders 12 oz Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix
• Case item code: 8 1000156076 5
• UPC item code: 8 1000156076 8
• Lot code: 5 265
• Best-If-Used-By date: MAR 24, 2027

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with this product to date.

Only Best-If-Used-By Date MAR 24, 2027, with the Lot Code 5 265 are impacted. No other Birch Benders or Hometown Food Company products are impacted by this limited, voluntary recall and are safe to consume. All products with other Best-If-Used-By Dates and Lot Codes are not affected by this recall. Best-If-Used-By Dates and the Lot Code can be found on the back of the package above the Nutritional Facts.

If you have the affected product in a home or business, please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund. This voluntary recall is being made with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and are offering replacement coupons for your product. Please call our toll-free number at 1-855-206-9517 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

• Format: The Ice Cream comes in a paper cup with a seal and lid, in quart and pint sizes.
• Product Name: Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream
• Distribution Areas: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI
• Not all Straus ice cream is impacted – the voluntary recall includes only these BEST BY dates of these specific flavors/sizes.
• Consumers can find the BEST BY date printed in black on the outside bottom of the container:

About Straus Family Creamery
Based in Northern California, Straus Family Creamery has produced certified organic dairy products since 1994. The company crafts organic milk, cream, yogurt, butter, and ice cream using milk supplied by family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Straus Family Creamery is committed to supporting organic family farming and environmental sustainability. Learn more at www.StrausFamilyCreamery.com.

Contact: Postcard Communications | Olga Katsnelson | StrausPR@postcardpr.com 

PRODUCT - Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons
SIZE - 5 oz
UPC - 0 11110 81353 4

USE BY DATES:
BEST IF USED BY FEB 17 27
BEST IF USED BY FEB 18 27
BEST IF USED BY FEB 27 27
BEST IF USED BY FEB 28 27
BEST IF USED BY MAR 6 27
BEST IF USED BY MAR 9 27
BEST IF USED BY MAR 21 27 
BEST IF USED BY APR 1 27 
BEST IF USED BY APR 7 27

The products were distributed between March 7, 2026 to April 7, 2026, to Kroger stores located in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV.

Consumers who purchased one of the recalled crouton lots listed above may contact Sugar Foods LLC directly at 332-240-6676 for questions or more information 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

This recall is being conducted in coordination with FDA.

Attached is a label image to assist with product identification:

The lot code and best-by dates are located on the bottom of the product package:

Customers who have affected product should not consume the product and should dispose of it immediately.

Customers who purchased one of the affected products may contact Blackstone Products directly at 1-888-879-4610 to obtain a replacement product, or for additional questions or more information, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella may experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection can lead to more severe illnesses, including bloodstream infections, arterial infections (such as infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

This recall is being initiated because the affected products were manufactured using a milk powder ingredient that is part of a voluntary recall issued by California Dairies, Inc. This ingredient was used in certain topical seasonings.

At this time, no illnesses or injuries associated with these products have been reported. Additionally, third-party laboratory testing of finished products has not identified contamination. However, JCB Flavors is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and commitment to consumer safety.

The impacted products are 1.6 oz retail containers available through e-commerce platforms and retail stores nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised not to consume or use them.

For questions or further information, please contact JCB Flavors, LLC Customer Service at 1-920-390-7700.

The product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and reached consumers through retail grocery chains (including Foodland, Giant Eagle, Piggly Wiggly, Shop Rite, Shop N Save, Walmart and independent grocers), foodservice accounts, specialty retailers, concession/airport operators, and institutional customers across multiple states.

The recalled product can be identified as follows:

• Plastic Stand-Up Pouch Container, 11 oz, Blue with SUNFLOWER SEEDS brand name, “Fresh Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Lightly Salted”, UPC of 073171003163, Best By Expiration Dates of 08/28/2026, 09/18/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/09/2026, 11/18/2026, and 12/12/2026
• Plastic Stand-Up Pouch Container, 11 oz, Blue with SUNFLOWER SEEDS brand name, “Fresh Roasted Sunflower Seeds, No Salt”, UPC of 073171003200, Best By Expiration Dates of 09/24/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/18/2026, and 12/11/2026
• Plastic Tub, 9.5 oz, Gold Label with Sunflower Seeds brand name, “Sunflower Seeds, roasted and salted.”, UPC of 073171027015, Best By Expiration Dates of 7/22/2026 and 09/05/2026

All products declare an allergen warning that “This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk products, soy, wheat and eggs.”

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The voluntary recall was initiated after the company discovered in a routine inspection that Sunflower Seeds containing Tree Nut (Cashews) were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Tree Nut (Cashews). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an oversight in the company’s production process at the changeover of products.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Sunflower Seeds are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the George J Howe Company at (800) 367 4693 M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm EST, or by email at quality@georgehowe.com.

The mushrooms were distributed through retail stores. The package has green label and label as IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom 150g Lot# UI775.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was a result of a product sample taken by the FDA that was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased Brand IQ produce are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-889-9301.

Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information (e.g., "consumers who have purchased Brand IQ produce are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-889-9301.)

To date, neither Pork King Good nor our suppliers have received any reports of illness or injury related to these products. Our own internal testing has not identified any impacted finished goods; however, we are taking this step out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our customers.

We have identified all affected pork rinds and seasoning bottles produced with the impacted ingredient. We are working with our retail partners to ensure any product in the field is destroyed or returned. We have notified the USDA and are working closely with them, while also conducting independent third-party lab testing on finished goods.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause our customers and retail partners. The trust you place in Pork King Good means everything to us, and we are committed to making this right. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly at recall@porkkinggood.com for more information on our during business hours at (414) 483-6562.

Rick Koston
Managing Partner
Pork King Good

Sour Cream & Onion Seasoning 3oz Bottles - Total: 2,651 bottles

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products. Utz is recalling these products based on the ingredient supplier’s recall.

This recall is limited exclusively to the products listed below, which are available at retail stores nationwide. No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are included in this recall.

Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should discard any products they may have. For questions or refunds, consumers may contact the Utz Customer Care team email or call 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern Time. Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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About Utz Quality Foods, LLC
Utz Quality Foods, LLC manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks. For more information about Utz® or its products, please visit or call 1-800-FOR-SNAX.

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