Recall alert

Weekly FDA Food Recalls: October 1 to October 4, 2026

4 FDA recalls this week: Stewart’s Shops Ice cream was flagged for potential metal presence; WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip was flagged for potential pest inclusion; Great Value and Trader Joe’s Organic Blueberries, Triple Berry Blend, and Mixed Berry Blend were flagged for potential E. Coli O145:H28 contamination; Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds were flagged for potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check their freezers and pantries for these products and follow the disposal or return instructions to ensure their safety.

Published: Oct 4, 2026
Read: 2 min
Category: Recalls
Author: Priyanka Kumari

Weekly FDA Food Recalls: October 1 to October 4, 2026

If you’ve purchased products from Stewart’s Shops, WinCo Foods, Great Value, Trader Joe’s, or Home Grown, here’s what the FDA flagged this week. Check the detailed recall information below.

Recall information

Recall summary Issued October 02, 2026

Product: Ice cream
Brand: Stewart’s Shops · Stewart’s Shop Corp
Reason: Potential presence of metal. The recall was initiated after a metal object was discovered by a consumer in a half-gallon carton of ice cream. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Stop eating this ice cream and check your freezer for the recalled half-gallon cartons. Stop using it and ask the store where you bought it about a refund.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
082086443773	Feb.11.27	N/A
082086443711	Feb.10.27,	N/A

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Company contact information

Robin Cooper

518-248-0455

rcooper@stewartsshops.com

Recall summary Issued October 02, 2026

Product: Salsa Bean Dip
Brand: WinCo Foods · WinCo Foods LLC
Reason: Potential pest inclusion. The recall was initiated because the dip trays contain peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta that were recalled due to potential pest inclusion. While no pests were observed during WinCo’s production and no illnesses have been reported, the recall was issued for consumer safety and transparency.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Do not eat this salsa bean dip and check your refrigerator for the affected trays. Stop using it and ask the store where you bought it about a refund.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
0267173510983	Aug. 14, 2026 - Sept. 25, 2026	N/A
0267240721984	Aug. 14, 2026 - Sept. 25, 2026	N/A

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Company contact information

WinCo Foods Customer Service Desk

1-800-824-1706

CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com

Recall summary Issued October 02, 2026

Product: Organic Blueberries, Triple Berry Blend and Mixed Berry Blend
Brand: Great Value, Trader Joe’s · Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
Reason: Potential E. Coli O145:H28 Contamination. E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. No illnesses have been reported in association with this expanded recall. The action was taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information linked to frozen blueberries which were the subject of the first recall on July 3, 2026.

Barcode (UPC)	Expiry date	Lot code
00977654	February 20, 2028	6 051 01
7874211213	January 19, 2028, February 9, 2028, June 12, 2028	6 019 01, 6 040 01, 6 163 01
7874211226	January 31, 2028, February 10, 2028	6 031 01, 6 041 01

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Company contact information

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.

336-899-5612

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 6 PM EST

Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com

Recall summary Issued October 02, 2026

Product: Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds
Brand: Home Grown · EAK Distribution LLC
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after the seed supplier notified EAK Distribution that the seeds were used by a sprout grower whose finished products were part of an FDA investigation involving a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. Salmonella was detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Recommended action (Source: FDA)

Stop using these broccoli seeds immediately and do not use them for sprouting. Stop using them and ask the store where you bought them about a refund. If you feel sick after consuming sprouts grown from these seeds, contact your healthcare provider.