Food Alerts – October 5, 2026
FDA Weekly Import Alert Summary 10/5/26
Import Alerts Modified in the past 7 days 2026-10-05.pdf
FDA Releases In-Country Assessment Report on Cesium-137 Import Certification Program for Indonesian Shrimp and Spice Products
The FDA released a report summarizing findings from its May 2026 in-country assessment of Indonesia’s Cesium-137 (Cs-137) import certification program for certain shrimp and spice products. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure to Cs-137 (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body. FDA Releases In-Country Assessment Report on Cesium-137 Import Certification Program for Indonesian Shrimp and Spice Products | FDA
Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds recalled due to Salmonella
EAK Distribution of Casper, WY is recalling HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom was sold on Amazon.com to consumers nationwide between the dates of August 20th, 2026 and September 18th, 2026
HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom is in a cream colored pouch with the UPC code 850056627443. The top seal is embossed with the Production Lot Code of AUG172026. EAK Distribution LLC Recalls HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA
Stewart’s Shop Corp. Recalls Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry Due to Possible Foreign Object
Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream due to the potential presence of metal.
The following products are subject to recall and were sold at all Stewart’s Shops locations in NY, VT, and NH between 7/17/26 and 10/2/2026:
| Brand Name | Stewart’s Shops | Stewart’s Shops |
| Flavor Name | Heavenly Medley | Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry |
| Best By Date | Feb.10.27 | Feb.11.27 |
| Sold At | Stewart’s Shops | Stewart’s Shops |
| Lot / batch code | All products are ready-to-eat ice cream and intended to be consumed at home by consumers | |
| Condition | Frozen | |
| Shelf life | 7 months | |
| Packaging | Paperboard Carton | Paperboard Carton |
| Size | One Half Gallon (1.89L) | One Half Gallon (1.89L) |
| UPC | 0 82086 44371 1 | 0 82086 44377 3 |
No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Stewart’s Shop Corp. Recalls Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry Due to Possible Foreign Object
WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is Recalling the Following Salsa Bean Dip Trays Due to the Inclusion of Recalled Peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta
WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays due to the inclusion of recalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta.
- WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express with UPC 2-67173-#####, with a net weight of 54oz.
- WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray(by special order only) with UPC 2-67240-##### with a net weight of 104oz.
The affected peperoncini may have been used as an ingredient on the bean dip trays with “Best If Used By” dates of Aug. 14, 2026 through Sept. 25, 2026.
Product was distributed in WinCo Foods retail stores in AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, and WA. WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is Recalling the Following Salsa Bean Dip Trays Due to the Inclusion of Recalled Peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta
Saint Francis Apizza LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Frozen Pizzas for Missing Sub Ingredients on the Label for Soy Which Includes Soybean Oil and Soy Lecithin, an Allergen
Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared on the label. The frozen pizzas were sold in ‘Pepperoni,’ ‘Plain Cheese,’ ‘Supreme,’ and ‘Mushroom and Onion’ varieties.
These products were sold by Saint Francis Apizza LLC at:
- ETC Produce and Provisions, 1801 Race St Unit 149, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- ETC Produce and Provisions, 954 E McMilan St Unit A, Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Daylily Deli, 3751 Eastern Ave #2, Cincinnati, OH 45226
- Harvest Market, 308 Main St, Milford, OH 45150
- Boards and Beez, 6836 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227
- Madison’s at Findlay Market, 110 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Urban Stead Cheese, 3036 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
- The Farm on Central, 572 Central Ave Barn Building, Carlisle, OH 45005
- Tony and Pete’s, 129 E 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45202
- Taste Cellar and Pantry, 16 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
- Golden Gelato, 130 W Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
- Online sales directly from cincyfavorites.com
There have been no reports of illness involving the products addressed in this recall, however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Saint Francis Apizza LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Frozen Pizzas for Missing Sub Ingredients on the Label for Soy Which Includes Soybean Oil and Soy Lecithin, an Allergen
Flowers Foods Issues Recall of Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread Due to Undeclared Milk
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Nature’s Own® Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product being recalled was distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Following is information about the product involved in the recall. People allergic to milk should not consume this product if the “Best if used by” date, UPC and/or Product Code below are printed on the package.
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UPC # | PRODUCT CODES | “BEST IF USED BY” |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature’s Own® Hawaiian Bread 20 oz. | 0 72250 91662 2 | 0188 262 20:06 – 0188 262 22:05 0188 265 09:20 – 0188 265 10:30 0188 267 04:50 – 0188 267 06:00 0188 270 04:15 – 0188 270 06:05 0188 272 17:15 – 0188 272 19:25 | OCT 08 2026 03 – OCT 18 2026 13 |
| Nature’s Own® 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz. | 0 72250 00683 5 | N/A | N/A |
The recall was initiated after the company discovered during a review of the production records that certain packages of Nature’s Own 20 oz. Hawaiian Bread and Nature’s Own 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz. did not declare milk as an ingredient. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Flowers Foods Issues Recall of Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread Due to Undeclared Milk
