Multiple recalls raise safety concerns for Louisiana consumers

Louisiana residents are being urged to check their homes for several recalled food and consumer products following recent announcements involving possible bacterial contamination, undeclared allergens and other health risks. The recalls, announced or updated in recent weeks by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), include bread distributed in Louisiana, raw milk cheese, frozen berries, smoked seafood, broccoli seeds and an infant dietary supplement.

Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread Flowers Foods has recalled certain Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread products because milk was not declared on the packaging, posing a potential risk to consumers with milk allergies. The recall includes specified 20-ounce loaves and 40-ounce two-packs distrib

uted in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Consumers with milk allergies are advised not to eat the affected bread and to check package codes against the official recall notice.

Sierra Nevada Graziers

Raw Milk Cheese Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled Graziers raw milk cheeses because of possible contamination with E. coli O26. The recall includes Monterey Jack, Jalapeño Jack, Medium Cheddar and Sharp Cheddar varieties in several package sizes. The Louisiana Department of Health reported Oct. 5 that 13 illnesses had been identified nationwide, with no cases linked to the outbreak in Louisiana at that time. Consumers should not eat the recalled cheese and should return it to the retailer or dispose of it.

Frozen Berries A recall involving Great Value and Trader Joe's frozen organic berries was expanded Oct. 2 because of possible E. coli O145 contamination. Affected products include specified lots of Great Value frozen organic blueberries and triple berry blends, along with Trader Joe's frozen organic mixed berry blends. Federal officials warn that some recalled products have best-by dates extending into 2028 and may still be stored in household freezers. Starfish Seafood Products Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. has recalled 8-ounce packages of Starfish Seafood Trio containing cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly among older adults, pregnant women, young children and people with weakened im

mune systems.

Eden Brothers Broccoli Seeds Eden Brothers has recalled certain Calabrese broccoli seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected seeds were sold in packets, 1-ounce packages and 1-pound bags under lot numbers 1022067 and 1022068. The products were distributed nationwide through online sales. Consumers should not plant, sprout, eat or share the recalled seeds. The company recommends disposing of them in sealed bags rather than composting them.

Babies' Magic Tea Gripe Water Pacific Health Sciences has recalled one lot of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing identified undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol. The affected product was sold in 4-ounce bottles under lot number 25122bw,

with a best-before date of December 2028. The undeclared substances may pose health risks, particularly to infants. Parents and caregivers are advised to stop using the affected product.

Consumer Safety

Reminder Health officials encourage residents to check product names, package sizes, lot numbers and expiration dates before consuming or using recalled items. Symptoms of foodborne illness may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and fever. Anyone experiencing severe symptoms after consuming a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers can review complete recall information, including product photographs and identifying codes, through the FDA's official website at www.fda.gov/safety/recalls- market-withdrawals-safety- alerts.