Food Recall Map Shows States Where Life-Threatening Warnings Issued

Throughout the month of March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a variety of food recalls across the country, a map shows the states where life-threatening warnings were issued.

The FDA has issued various warnings regarding food recalls for a number of reasons such as foodborne illness, possible contamination and allergens. Among the food-borne illnesses that have caused recalls across the country is salmonella.

Consuming food contaminated with salmonella can lead to salmonellosis, one of the most prevalent bacterial foodborne infections. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever emerging within six hours to six days following the consumption of the tainted food, according to the FSIS.

However, the majority of individuals recover from salmonella illness after several days without the need for treatment. However, those at higher risk of experiencing severe illness include older adults, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems. If individuals are concerned about potential illness, the FSIS advises them to reach out to their healthcare provider.

Newsweek has reached out to the FDA via email for comment.

A map created by Newsweek shows the states in which the FDA has issued a warning related to a food recall.

The FDA shared an announcement from Tropicale Foods, a California company, on its website on Saturday, as it has recalled thousands of packs of mini ice cream bars because they could be contaminated with salmonella

The company, based in Modesto, is recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack after testing found that mango bars in the pack could be contaminated with salmonella.

The products, which have a best-by date of 10/11/2025, were distributed at retail locations in 16 states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. They were also sold in Washington, D.C., and locations in Europe.

Meanwhile, batches of all-purpose flour were also being recalled after being found to contain undeclared major allergens. Shawnee Milling Company has announced a recall of 5 lb. Food Club brand All Purpose Flour because it may contain undeclared milk and egg, both of which can cause serious allergic reactions in some people.

Affected products were previously distributed in retail stores through Ohio and New York and have a best-if-used-by date of March 7, 2025. The dates of when the product was sent to stores are not listed in the warning, which was shared by the FDA.

On Friday, the FDA shared an announcement concerning a recall from the Geisslers Supermarket regional chain, which operates seven locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Multiple products produced for the chain by EZ Noble Sushi and sold this week could contain milk, wheat and eggs—all of which were not listed on the packaging but could cause the potentially deadly condition anaphylaxis for those with allergies.

Last week, a nut supplier faced a recall amid concerns over the potential for consumers to contract a fatal infection. The FDA announced that Wenders LLC of Dublin, California was issuing a voluntary recall for “specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews.”

The recalled nuts, because the specific product has “the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, were sold in a number of states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington, at Trader Joe’s locations.

Another nut was recalled in early March, as a nut supplier John B. Sanfilippo & Son, based in Elgin, Illinois, recalled pots of honey-roasted cashews sold in Walmart stores in 30 states over concerns they may contain undeclared coconut and milk.

The FDA said the product was distributed to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and West Virginia.

Meanwhile, Wesco previously issued a voluntary recall of one of its cookie products, citing major concerns about consumers potentially suffering a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.” Wesco, based in Muskegon, Michigan, issued the recall for 750 units of its name-brand Mint No Bake Cookie Bites. According to the FDA, the products were determined to potentially contain undeclared peanuts, and the affected units were sold at Wesco convenience store locations in Michigan’s lower peninsula.

Finally, in early March, a recall for cinnamon amid concerns of elevated concentrations of lead in the product has spread across the U.S.

The first recall to be signposted by the FDA was that of North Bergen, New Jersey, firm Colonna Brothers, which said it was recalling two types of ground cinnamon with best-before dates across 2025 which were distributed nationwide.

The following recalls of cinnamon from Apopka, Florida, company El Chilar Rodriguez, Raja Foods, of Skokie, Illinois, and La Fiesta Food Products, of La Mirada, California, also affected several states such as Maryland Arizona, California, Texas and Washington from April 20, 2023, through to May 3, 2023.

Exposure to lead can cause, among other conditions, high blood pressure, headaches, stomach cramps and fatigue. Prolonged exposure to lead is associated with kidney and gastrointestinal dysfunctions, as well as neurological effects including delayed reaction times, irritability and potentially seizures.