A million dozen eggs were recalled this month by the FDA. Here’s a roundup of other recalls Texans should know about in July.
July brought a string of food recalls affecting products sold at grocery stores across Texas, prompting federal health officials and manufacturers to warn people about the possible dangers in their kitchens and pantries.
The recalls range from potential salmonella contamination in eggs to packaging defects in baby food pouches and canned soup, as well as an investigation into a multistate foodborne illness outbreak.
Here’s a look at some of the biggest recalls and food safety alerts issued this month:
Eggs recalled over Salmonella concerns
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs distributed by Midwest Poultry Services were recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. The affected eggs were sold under several brands at grocery stores in Texas and other states. Those stores include Kroger, Simple Truth, Sunups, Country Morning and Brookshire’s. Consumers should return or discard the eggs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Baby food pouches recalled
Peter Rabbit Organics fruit puree pouches sold at retailers including Target and Kroger were recalled after the manufacturer identified a potential safety concern. The FDA said the safety concern could result in a strand of soft, food-grade plastic being present in the finished product.
The recall affects select banana and strawberry puree pouches, and parents are urged to check product information before feeding them to children, according to the FDA and the manufacturer.
The recalled pouches were sold exclusively at Target, Kroger and Meijer stores nationwide between March 6 and July 13, according to the FDA.
The recall applies only to Banana & Strawberry 4-ounce pouches with:
Barcode: 8 15367 01078 0
Lane number: 4 (printed on the rear right-hand seam)
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Best-by dates:
Jan. 19, 2027
Jan. 20, 2027
March 17, 2027
March 18, 2027
May 14, 2027
May 15, 2027
Health officials investigate foodborne illness outbreak
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of illnesses caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite linked to contaminated lettuce.
The parasite causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can lead to prolonged watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue and weight loss.
Symptoms typically begin about a week after consuming contaminated food or water and can last for weeks if left untreated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal investigators continue working to identify the source of the outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA continue to trace the illnesses while advising consumers to stay informed as the investigation develops.
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Amy’s Kitchen recalls lentil soup
Amy’s Kitchen voluntarily recalled more than 184,000 cans of its Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium over a manufacturing defect in the can’s easy-open tab that could allow the product to spoil.
The recall remains ongoing, and consumers who have the affected product should not eat it and should instead return it for a refund or dispose of it, according to the FDA and the company.
The recall affects a single lot number: 60D0924, distributed in Texas and more than two dozen other states. Consumers should not eat the affected soup and should return it or dispose of it, according to the FDA and the company.
What should consumers do?
Officials advise the public to read the recall notice carefully and verify the products description such as the brand name, the date of manufacture, packaging size, and codes such as expiration or best by dates to verify if the product has been recalled.