GDA Issues Consumer Advisory for Blue Frog Foods LLC in Austell, GA due to a lack of process authority
PRODUCT: Greenway Farms of Georgia Garlic Dill Pickle Chips
– Size: 16 fl oz (473 ml)
– UPC: 8 57866 00501 0
– Lot: 049/18/2026
– Expiration Date: February 18, 2026
PRODUCT: Greenway Farms of Georgia Jalapeño Dill Pickle Chips
– Size: 16 fl oz (473 ml)
– UPC: 8 57866 00506 5
– Lot: 043/12/2026
– Expiration Date: February 12, 2027
At this time, there are no reports of illness or injury. If consumers have questions regarding these products, they can contact Mike Deihl, VP of Culinary at [email protected].
Falcon Trading Company, Inc. Issues a Recall on a the Following Organic Black Bean Items, that Contain Pesticide Residue
Falcon Trading Company, Inc. of Royal Oaks CA is recalling the three items listed below. Because these items are sold in bulk, the lot numbers can be mixed in the sales bin. Therefore, we are recalling all lot numbers of the following items:
- FTC item # 003040 Black Organic, UPC 086700930403, 25 Pound sack
- SRF item # 003056 Chili Bean Blend Organic, UPC 086700030561, 15 Pound Box
- SRF item # 013000 soup Mix Organic, UPC 086700130001, 25 Pound Box
There have been no illnesses reported to date.
Falcon Trading Company has discovered through routine testing, that the Organic Black Beans we purchased from a certified organic handler contained pesticide residue. Due to the presence of pesticide residue in an organic product, we are initiating a product recall.
Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed above are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Falcon Trading Company, Inc directly at (831) 786-7000, or [email protected].
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and may bear a false mark of inspection.
Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is continuing to investigate and may add additional products to this alert as more information is obtained.
The beef and pork items were produced from April 2024 through March 2026. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:
- 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of “BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC BEEF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK,” with “EST. 1996” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- 10-lb. box of 16-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED package of “BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC GROUND BEEF.”
- 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED package of “BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS GRASS FED ORGANIC BEEF STEW MEAT,” with “EST. 1996” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of “BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC BEEF STEAK STRIPS,” with “EST. 1996” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- 1-lb. VACUUM-PACKED package of “BLACKWING MEATS BLACKWING BEEF GROUND FROM ORGANIC BEEF,” without USDA mark of inspection.
- 12-oz. VACUUM-PACKED package of “BLACKWING MEATS PORK GROUND MADE FROM ORGANIC PORK,” without USDA mark of inspection.
- 12-oz. VACUUM-PACKED package of “BLACKWING MEATS Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops 2-6oz Made from Organic Pork,” without the USDA mark of inspection.
The first four products include the unauthorized use of establishment number “EST. 1996” inside a false USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered as part of an ongoing FSIS investigation.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a health care provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retailer or consumer freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Roger Gerber, Blackwing Meats, President, at 847-838-4888 or [email protected].
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected]. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
