FDA Announces Nationwide Food Recalls in June 2025 Over Contamination Fears

In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of food recalls involving multiple companies due to potential contamination risks, primarily linked to bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. These recalls aim to protect public health and prevent foodborne illnesses that can have serious consequences, especially among vulnerable populations.

The recalls began on June 4, when TGD Cuts, LLC, based in Jessup, Maryland, recalled fresh cucumbers and related products believed to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items, distributed across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina, had use-by dates from May 19 to May 28, 2025. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses had been reported, although the products were past their shelf life. According to the FDA, Salmonella infections can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 4, 2025).

On June 6, the August Egg Company from Hilmar, California, recalled approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and organic eggs after possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis was detected. The eggs, which were distributed between February 3 and May 15, 2025, bore plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 and were sold in major retailers including Walmart and Safeway across various western and midwestern states. Following the recall, the company ceased sales of fresh shell eggs and redirected remaining stock to pasteurization facilities (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 6, 2025).

Fuentes Farms LLC of McAllen, Texas, issued a recall on June 13 for 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers after FDA testing detected Salmonella in Lot #357, which had been distributed through local flea markets. No illnesses were reported in connection with this recall (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 16, 2025).

In addition to Salmonella-related recalls, Listeria monocytogenes also prompted several significant recalls. On June 10, Bornstein Seafoods Inc. from Bellingham, Washington, announced the recall of 44,550 pounds of cooked and peeled ready-to-eat coldwater shrimp, primarily distributed in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Routine testing had flagged the product for potential contamination, although no illnesses had been reported at the time (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 10, 2025).

The following day, Hofood99 Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, recalled 200g packages of Enoki mushrooms nationwide after the Michigan state authorities detected Listeria in the product. Consumers were advised to destroy or return the mushrooms for a full refund (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 11, 2025).

Another Listeria-related recall occurred on June 21, when Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon, voluntarily recalled two lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, sold at Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada. This recall was initiated after routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 21, 2025).

Furthermore, on June 10, P East Trading Corp from Bronx, New York, recalled uneviscerated salted smoked split herring due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product, which was improperly eviscerated, posed a severe risk of botulism, a life-threatening illness characterized by symptoms such as muscle weakness and respiratory failure (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 10, 2025).

Lastly, Medtech Products Inc. from Tarrytown, New York, recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup on June 18 due to contamination with Bacillus cereus. The syrup had been distributed nationwide from December 2022 through June 2025 and posed a risk of foodborne illness (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 18, 2025).

Given the nature of these recalls, the FDA continues to emphasize the importance of food safety and consumer awareness. The agency encourages consumers to check their homes for the recalled products and follow guidance on safe food handling practices to mitigate health risks.

These recalls highlight ongoing concerns in food safety and the vital role of regulatory oversight in preventing foodborne illnesses. As consumers remain vigilant, companies are urged to strengthen their quality control measures to ensure the safety of their products in the marketplace.