News of the Week – Ryann, The Prenatal Nutritionist

⚠️ Frozen Blueberries Recall EXPANDED Trader Joe’s

The recall has expanded again to Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend, 12 ounces, best before Feb. 20, 2028, (UPC: 00977654; Lot Code: 6 051 01)
The recall has expanded to include Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend, sold in 10-oz bags at Walmart. The affected product has lot code 6040 01-6 and a Best If Used By date of February 9, 2028.
The FDA and CDC are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 linked to organic frozen blueberries. The outbreak has now increased to 17 illnesses across Florida and Georgia, with 6 hospitalizations and no deaths reported.
The recalled Great Value berries were shipped to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
The previously recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries sold at Publix remain part of the recall. Those products were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Check your freezer and do not eat any recalled berries. Throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. If frozen berries are no longer in their original packaging and you cannot tell whether they are included in the recall, the FDA recommends throwing them away.
Learn more here.

⚠️ Raw Milk Cheese Recall – E. coli

Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheeses have been recalled due to an E. coli O26 outbreak.
13 illnesses, 8 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths have been reported across CA, CO, GA, KY, MI, NV, OR, TN, and UT.
Recalled cheeses include medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack, and Monterey jack sold nationwide and online.
Do not eat the recalled cheese. Check refrigerators and freezers and discard it if you’re unsure.
Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Investigation is ongoing. Learn more here.

⚠️ Alfalfa Sprounts

Everything Sprouts has recalled certain alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella.
The outbreak has been linked to 55 illnesses across 15 states, including 4 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
Recalled products include 5-oz alfalfa sprouts and select Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix and Zesty Garlic Mix cups with lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and/or 230.
We generally recommend avoiding raw sprouts during pregnancy because the warm, moist conditions needed to grow sprouts also make it easier for bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli to multiply. Cooking sprouts thoroughly helps reduce this risk.
Do not eat recalled sprouts. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase, and clean surfaces or containers they may have touched. Learn more here.

⚠️ Cyclosporiasis Outbreak – Aug 13 Update

Recalled lettuce should no longer be available: All best-by dates have passed, so stores and restaurants should no longer sell the affected products.
Taco Bell is no longer using Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce: Taco Bell stopped using this supplier’s lettuce as of July 17, 2026.
The recall involved iceberg lettuce from central Mexico: This included select Marketside iceberg salad and shredded lettuce products sold at Walmart.
The outbreak investigation is still ongoing: FDA continues to investigate illnesses linked to Cyclospora.
Already bought recalled lettuce? Clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers it touched. If you develop symptoms—especially persistent diarrhea—contact your healthcare provider.
Learn more here.

⚠️ Salmonella: Fresh Jalapeños

Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations have been reported across 27 states; no deaths.
Recalled jalapeños were also used in some prepared foods (like salads and pasta salads) sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Whole Foods, and other retailers.
Do not eat recalled jalapeños or products containing them. If you’re unsure whether frozen jalapeños came from the affected supplier, FDA recommends discarding them.
Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The investigation is ongoing.
Learn more here.

⚠️ Cyclosporiasis Outbreak – July 24 Update

In Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, the source appears to be shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell.
In North Carolina, specifically, it appears to be linked to parsley and cilantro.
In pregnancy, the main concern is not direct harm to the fetus, but the risk of severe watery diarrhea leading to dehydration.
Avoid Taco Bell, shredded iceberg lettuce, fresh parsley, and cilantro for now.
Other symptoms can include cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue, low appetite, and weight loss.
Symptoms can improve and then come back.
Wash produce well and be a little more careful with higher-risk foods like raw sprouts, pre-cut raw produce, suspected unwashed produce, bagged greens, and individual pre-packaged salads.
Call your provider if symptoms start, since Cyclospora requires specific testing and treatment.
Learn more here.

Midwest Poultry Services is recalling more than 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. No illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs at this time.
The eggs were produced in Texas and distributed to retailers and foodservice locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Affected brands include Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, Sunups, and some bulk foodservice products.
Check the side of the carton for plant code P-1950 or 0840962, along with a Julian date between 157 and 184. The recalled cartons have sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026.
Do not eat recalled eggs. Return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund, or discard them. After handling the carton or eggs, wash your hands and clean any surfaces they may have touched.
More information here.

⚠️ Frozen Blueberries Recall

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O145 linked to frozen GreenWise-brand organic blueberries sold at Publix.
As of the latest update, 12 illnesses have been reported in Florida and Georgia, with 4 hospitalizations and no deaths. Most interviewed cases reported eating frozen blueberries before getting sick.
The recalled product is GreenWise organic frozen blueberries in 10-oz packages, with lot code 60401 and Best By Date: February 9, 2028.
The recalled blueberries were shipped to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers should not eat them; instead, they should throw them away or return them to the store.

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