Food Recalls

Date:9/28/2026
Official Message No.:112766-9-28-2026-RECL
Contact Info: Alan | alan.talarsky@doh.nj.gov
Virginia | virginia.wheatley@doh.nj.gov
Attachments: No

1. GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix listed below due to potential undeclared wheat gluten. People who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume these products.

These recalled products were manufactured using Plantain Flour supplied by PMF Global, which was labelled and as certified gluten free. Independent third-party testing confirmed the plantain flour ingredient contained gluten and recalled products all tested at levels significantly exceeding the FDA's 20 ppm, therefore containing undeclared wheat gluten. GF Blends will further test to confirm for wheat gluten.

The firm has not received any reports of adverse health effects as of the September 17, 2026 recall. 

Products Affected

Brand

Product

Lot Number

Best-By Dates

Truly AIP

All Purpose Flour 15.3 oz

260225

2-25-28

Truly AIP

All Purpose Flour 15.3 oz

260610

6-10-28

Truly AIP

Bread Mix 14 oz

260417

4-17-28

Truly AIP

Bread Mix 14 oz

260617

12-17-27

EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R

Flat Bread Pizza Mix 163 g & 3.98 lb

260327

9-27-27 & 7-27-27

EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R

Flat Bread Pizza Mix 163

260803

2-03-28

 

The affected products were distributed to customers up to September 12, 2026 on eatgangster.comExternal Link Disclaimer and https://trulyaip.com/External Link Disclaimer, on Amazon.comExternal Link Disclaimer to retail and online customers nationwide.

Consumers who have celiac disease or a severe wheat gluten intolerance should not consume the recalled products. Product should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or discarded. GF Blends has notified its customers by email and phone and is arranging for replacement of all recalled products. Consumers with questions may contact GF Blends at 509-375-0909 from Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm PT or recall@gfblends.com.

Upon confirmation of the contamination, GF Blends immediately notified all affected customers, placed the impacted lots on hold, and initiated this recall.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

 

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

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2. Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling 2 Lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart Inc. stores.

The recalled Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine is frozen and packaged in a 22 oz, yellow plastic, with UPC# 194346442706, marked with lot # L6079C or # L6080C with an expiration date of 09/19/2027 or 09/20/2027 both stamped on the back of packaging.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program conducted by Washington State Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased the above lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at sales@giasfoods.com, and a response will be provided within 24 hours.

 

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

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3. Global Mix Inc. of Middle Village, New York, is recalling niwali Tejocote Capsules (90 capsules, Herbal Supplement) and niwali Tejocote Pieces (90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement) because FDA analysis has determined that the products appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause severe or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia, and more.

The products were distributed nationwide within the United States through ebay.com and Everymarket.com. A total of five units of the recalled products were sold, consisting of two (2) units of capsules and three (3) units of pieces. Because the sales were made through an online marketplace that does not release purchaser contact details to the seller, the company is unable to identify or notify every purchaser individually. The company is therefore issuing this press release so that any consumer who purchased the products can identify them and act on this notice.

Product identification

niwali Tejocote Capsules

Product name

niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement

Brand

Niwali

Package

White plastic bottle with white screw cap, blue and green label bearing the "niwali" logo, marked "Tejocote Capsules", "90 CAPSULES", "HERBAL SUPPLEMENT"

UPC / item code

N/A

Lot / batch code

RM500925

Best by / expiration date

03/03/2028

Where sold

Ebay.com and Everymarket.com

niwali Tejocote Pieces

Product name

niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement

Brand

Niwali

Package

Bottle with a blue and white wrap-around label bearing the "niwali" logo, marked "Tejocote Pieces", "90 DAY SUPPLY", "HERBAL SUPPLEMENT". The Supplement Facts panel states serving size 1 piece, 90 servings per container, TejoMax Formula (Tejocote root) 78 mg. The label carries the statement "Distributed by Niwali, 20533 Biscayne Bay Drive, Suite 4, Aventura, Florida 33180".

UPC / item code

1 99284 23789 6

Lot / batch code

RM400925

Best by / expiration date

03/03/2028

Where sold

Ebay.com and Everymarket.com

Reported illnesses

No illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the recalled products.

How the problem was discovered

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised the company of laboratory results for two samples collected by the agency on June 19, 2026, which showed that the products labeled as tejocote were in fact toxic yellow oleander. The company acted promptly on that information, ceased distribution of the affected products, removed the listings from sale, and is conducting this voluntary recall while it investigates the problem.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have purchased niwali Tejocote Capsules or niwali Tejocote Pieces should stop using them immediately and should not consume any remaining product. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the company at the number below to arrange a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Global Mix Inc. Customer Service at (646) 419-5884 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or by email at office@unitedlegalexperts.com . Further information about this recall is available at www.globalmixinc.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

Consumers who have consumed the product and who have concerns about their health should contact a healthcare provider. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

 

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

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4. Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, bearing labels with a false USDA mark of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. As more information becomes available, FSIS may update the product list and labels with additional items. 

Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.

The raw pork, beef, and goat items were produced on various dates prior to September 22, 2026. The products were vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes for shipment; individual consumer packages may not bear this labeling, as retail stores may have applied their own stickers with pricing and safe handling instructions. The following products, distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label, are subject to recall: 

The products subject to recall bear false marks of inspection with establishment number “EST. 1363,” which does not have a federal grant of inspection. These items were shipped to A&D Foods, a distributor in Georgia, for further distribution to retail and restaurant locations nationwide. 

The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. 

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 healthcare provider. 

Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in the refrigerators or freezers of consumers, restaurants, or retailers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Retailers and restaurants are urged not to sell or serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. 

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jennifer Joyner, Media Office Manager, Star Meat Delivery Inc. at 252-239-0610 or starmeatdelivery@gmail.com.

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 MPHotline@usda.gov. 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/.

 

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

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5. Wakefern Food Corp. has voluntarily recalled select containers of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA testing identified elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits and do not meet Wakefern's quality standards.

Patulin is a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may be present in products made from affected fruit. Because patulin levels in this product exceed acceptable limits, the product should not be consumed.

The recall affects Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce sold in 23-ounce plastic jar containers with the UPC Code 04119005677. All recalled packages have a best-by date of June 16, 2027.

The products were distributed through Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market. No other products sold at those supermarkets are affected by this recall, and no illnesses or injuries associated with the product have been reported.

The issue was identified through routine monitoring by the FDA. Food safety standards limit the amount of patulin permitted in food products due to potential health concerns associated with elevated exposure over time.

"Customers who purchased the recalled product can return it to the store for an immediate refund or replacement," said Maureen Gillespie, spokesperson for Wakefern Food Corp.

Customers who purchased the apple sauce should check the label and best-by date on any product they may still have at home. Customers with questions or concerns may contact 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748) Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9-5.

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

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6. Galil Importing Corp of Hauppauge, New York is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems.

Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning (UPC 794711005484) was distributed to retail stores, grocery stores, delis, and supermarkets located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida & Illinois between 11/18/2025 and 09/07/2026.

The product is packaged in 90 g transparent plastic containers (case pk of 6units). The lot code GAP11304 can be found on the side of the container under the ingredient line.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a sample collected and analyzed by Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead.

Galil Importing Corp immediately initiated a voluntary recall and is notifying customers to stop distribution and sale of the affected product and place remaining inventory on hold.

The company has begun a supplier investigation, and implemented enhanced testing and supplier verification measures to prevent a recurrence.

Consumers should not consume the product and should either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company Galil Importing Corp on 1-516-496-7400 M-F 9a-5p (ET).

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

 

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7. Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The chicken stew products were produced on March 30, 2026, and have best-by date of September 29, 2027. The following products are subject to recall:

The products subject to the recall bear Korean establishment number “GIA15001” and shipping mark “MK-2026-0422-01”. The products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. 

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities.

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 healthcare provider. 

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Retailers are urged not to sell these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Daniel Park, President, Sempio Food Services, USA, at 562-207-9540, Ext. 101 or dypark3438@sempiofs.net.

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 MPHotline@usda.gov. 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/.

 

NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.

 


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