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ALERT: 11 Recalled You Should Stay Away From This Labor Day Weekend

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Hold up! Before you take a bite of that food or fire up the grill this Labor Day weekend, you may want to check this list first. usually means cookouts, family gatherings and one last big taste of summer. But before

Usually on a holiday weekend like this you prepare burgers, dips, potato salad, frozen treats or a fruit tray, etc. But, several foods have recently been recalled because of possible contamination with Salmonella, E. coli or Listeria, undeclared allergens, glass fragments and other safety concerns.

Here are the major U.S. recalls consumers should know about as of September 3, 2026.

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1. Martina Mangoes

Panorama Produce recalled a limited quantity of Martina-brand mangoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled mangoes were distributed between August 10 and August 21 to select Walmart stores in:

  • Connecticut
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania

Look for a light-blue sticker reading “Agrofepac,” “Produce of Mexico,” PLU 4584 and UPC 07503061948050. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.

Do not try to wash or cut away the contaminated portion. Throw the mangoes out or return them to the store. Clean and sanitize any countertops, refrigerator drawers, knives or containers that touched them. FDA recall details

2. Everything Sprouts Products

Everything Sprouts recalled and later expanded its recall of sprouts that may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also known as STEC, or Salmonella.

The affected products include:

  • Calco and Everything Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, 5-ounce packages, lots 222, 223, 225, 226 and 230
  • Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, 5-ounce packages, lots 222, 223, 226 and 230
  • Everything Sprouts Zesty Garlic Mix, 5-ounce packages, lots 222, 223, 225, 226 and 230
  • Everything Sprouts Robust Radish Mix, 5-ounce packages, lots 223, 226, 230 and 233; barcode 087906000075

The sprouts were distributed primarily in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including to grocery stores, distributors and restaurants.

This recall is especially important because sprouts are often eaten raw. Refrigeration does not make contaminated sprouts safe, and rinsing cannot be relied upon to remove harmful bacteria. Throw recalled sprouts away and sanitize every surface or container they touched. FDA outbreak investigation

3. Fresh Jalapeños—and Foods Made With Them

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The peppers went to distributors, restaurants and food-service operations, prompting recalls of numerous prepared foods.

Products affected by downstream recalls include certain:

  • Fresh jalapeños
  • Salsas and pico de gallo
  • Guacamole and dips
  • Jalapeño avocado dressing
  • Stuffed mushrooms
  • Soup mixes
  • Sandwiches, wraps and meal trays
  • Meat and poultry dishes containing jalapeños

Brands and retailers involved in various recalls have included H-E-B, NatureBest, Trader Joe’s, Freshness Guaranteed, Salata and Whole Foods Market. Most prepared items had August use-by dates, but consumers should still check anything that may have been frozen.

The warning applies only to the recalled peppers and products—not every jalapeño sold in America. If you froze jalapeños from the affected source or cannot identify their supplier, throw them away. FDA’s complete jalapeño recall list

4. Outshine Fruit Bars

Before handing the kids a frozen treat, inspect any Outshine Fruit Bars in your freezer. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream recalled selected batches after consumers reported finding glass in the products.

The recall covers certain batches of:

  • Strawberry six-count bars
  • Watermelon six-count bars
  • Grape six-count bars
  • Tangerine six-count bars
  • Black Cherry six-count bars
  • Twenty-four-count variety packs

The affected products were sold nationwide and have best-before dates extending into 2027, so they could remain in freezers for months. No injuries had been reported at the time of the announcement.

Only particular batch codes are included. Compare the code on the bottom of your box with the FDA’s complete list. If it matches, do not eat the bars—even if they look normal. Dispose of them or return them for a refund. FDA product and batch-code list

5. City Foods Pastrami and Corned Beef

City Foods recalled approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The meat was produced July 16, has a 60-day shelf life and was initially distributed in Illinois, Iowa and Michigan before being shipped nationwide.

Affected products include:

  • Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami, case code 19410
  • Bea’s Best Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, case code 18919
  • Kirsch Delicatessen Style Cooked Corned Beef Brisket, case code 19751

The products bear establishment number “EST. 1896” inside the USDA inspection mark. Because these were large food-service packages, consumers may encounter the meat at delis, restaurants or catered events rather than in standard grocery packages.

Do not eat or serve affected meat. Listeria is particularly concerning because it can survive and grow under refrigeration.

6. Gangothri Pickled Goat and Chicken

Indus Foods, doing business as Gangothri Foods, recalled approximately 1,626 pounds of ready-to-eat pickled meat made without required federal inspection.

The recall includes eight-ounce glass jars of:

  • Gangothri Goat Pickle
  • Gangothri Gongura Goat Pickle
  • Gangothri Chicken Pickle
  • Gangothri Gongura Chicken Pickle

The jars were produced between January 28, 2025, and May 6, 2026, have a two-year shelf life and were sold nationwide at restaurants, retail stores and online. Because of that long shelf life, they may still be in household pantries.

The jars do not bear a USDA inspection mark. Do not eat them; return them or throw them away. USDA recall notice

7. Frozen Buffalo Chicken Appetizers

Shanghai Ravioli Corporation recalled approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat Buffalo chicken products manufactured without required federal inspection.

The products include:

  • Cases containing 100 pieces of “Buffalo Chicken Rangoon”
  • Cases containing 120 “Benedetto’s Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks”

They were sent to food-service locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Sell-by dates range from July 8, 2026, through June 29, 2027.

Although these are food-service products, consumers should be aware of the recall when ordering appetizers at restaurants or attending catered gatherings. Businesses should not prepare or serve them. USDA recall notice

8. Lacnola Lactation Granola

The Hampton Grocer recalled eight-ounce packages of Lacnola Lactation Granola because an ingredient used in the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected pink pouches have UPC 850035324554 and either:

  • Lot HGLC-102125, expiration date October 21, 2026
  • Lot HGLC-021326, expiration date February 13, 2027

The granola was sold nationwide through the company’s website and Amazon. Because both lots remain within their expiration periods, consumers should check their cabinets carefully. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced. FDA recall details

9. Kofinas Garlic-Infused Olive Oil

LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil recalled its Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil because it was made with a garlic essential oil that is not approved for culinary use.

The recall covers 100-, 250- and 500-milliliter glass bottles sold between August 31, 2025, and August 27, 2026, at two Cincinnati locations and through the company’s website.

No illnesses had been reported. Consumers should stop using the oil and contact the company regarding a refund. FDA recall details

10. Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeño Ranch

Jaime’s Foods ATX recalled Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeño Ranch because the dressing contains egg that is not declared on the label.

The product could cause a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction in someone with an egg allergy. People without an egg allergy are not at risk from the undeclared allergen, but affected bottles should still be returned or discarded according to the recall instructions. FDA recall notice

11. Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs

Crystal Temptations recalled several sizes of Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs because the packaging fails to declare milk.

The candy was sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Sierra stores in numerous states, including Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, California, New Jersey and Ohio. Anyone with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity should not eat it.

Consumers are instructed to destroy the affected candy and contact the company with proof of purchase for a refund. FDA recall details

What to Do If You Have Recalled Food

Do not taste food to determine whether it is safe. Dangerous bacteria and foreign objects may not change its appearance, smell or flavor.

Instead:

  • Check the brand, product size, UPC, lot code and expiration date.
  • Follow the recall’s instructions to discard or return the item.
  • Do not donate recalled food.
  • Clean and sanitize shelves, drawers, containers and utensils that touched it.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the package.
  • Keep the label or take a photograph in case you need to report an illness or request a refund.

Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored

Salmonella commonly causes diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. STEC infections can cause severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea; in rare cases, they can lead to kidney failure.

Listeria may cause fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea. A more serious infection can produce headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or seizures. Pregnant people may have only mild symptoms, but infection can endanger the pregnancy or newborn.

Seek prompt medical advice if symptoms are severe, include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, persistent vomiting, a high fever or neurological changes. Pregnant people, adults over 65, young children and people with weakened immune systems should contact a healthcare professional sooner because they have a greater risk of serious complications.

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