Recall alert

Weekly FDA Food Recalls: May 18 to May 24, 2026

4 FDA recalls this week: Malazi Tahina contains potential Salmonella contamination; Kroger Cheese and Garlic Croutons were flagged for potential Salmonella contamination; Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix contains undeclared egg; Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup was flagged for undeclared shrimp. Consumers should check their pantries and refrigerators immediately for these specific products to ensure household safety and prevent potential allergic reactions or illness.

Published: May 24, 2026
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Category: Recalls
Author: Priyanka Kumari

Weekly FDA Food Recalls: May 18 to May 24, 2026

If you’ve purchased products from Malazi, Kroger, Birch Benders, or Whole Foods Market, here’s what the FDA flagged this week. Check the detailed recall information below.

Recall information

Recall summary Issued May 18, 2026

Product: Tahina
Brand: Malazi · Nassar Investment Co., LLC.
Reason: The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The issue was discovered after the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture that the product tested positive for Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tahina and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. You may also dispose of the product in a secure trash receptacle to prevent accidental consumption.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
6224011088244	30/12/2026	—

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Company contact information

Mr. Akram Nassar

(919) 949-3534

M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Recall summary Issued May 18, 2026

Product: Cheese and Garlic Croutons
Brand: Kroger · Sugar Foods, LLC.
Reason: Due to potential for Salmonella contamination.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Discard the affected Cheese and Garlic Croutons immediately or return them to your local Kroger store for a full refund. Do not consume the product as it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
011110813534	FEB 17 27, FEB 18 27, FEB 27 27, FEB 28 27, MAR 6 27, MAR 9 27, MAR 21 27, APR 1 27, APR 7 27	—

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Company contact information

Sugar Foods LLC

332-240-6676

Recall summary Issued May 21, 2026

Product: Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix
Brand: Birch Benders · Hometown Food Company
Reason: The product may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recall was initiated in cooperation with Element Food Solutions; no illnesses have been reported to date.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

If you have an egg allergy, do not consume the Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix. Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund or dispose of it immediately.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
810001560768, 810001560765	MAR 24, 2027	5265

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Company contact information

Hometown Food Company

1-855-206-9517

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT

Recall summary Issued May 21, 2026

Product: Minestrone Soup
Brand: Whole Foods Market · Kettle Cuisine
Reason: The product may contain undeclared shrimp. The recall was initiated after it was discovered in-store that a single cup of soup contained the incorrect product which included shrimp. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Customers who purchased the Minestrone Soup should return it to any Whole Foods Market location for a full refund. Those with a shrimp allergy should exercise extreme caution and not consume the product.