3 Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week

Lately, every grocery run comes with a side of recall alerts. I've been tracking a string of recent FDA announcements that touch everything from bottled water to grated cheese to pantry staples from some of the most popular brands in America—think Pringles, Heinz, and Kraft.

Meijer Recalls 38,000 Gallons of Bottled Water Over "Floating Black Substance"

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of more than 38,000 gallons of Meijer Steam Distilled Water after discovering a "floating black foreign substance" in the product. Though Meijer says it initiated the recall on November 13, 2025, the announcement wasn't shared by the FDA until January 8, 2026. The water was sold at Meijer stores throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. 

This water is packaged in one-gallon plastic jugs with a red lid. Shoppers can identify the affected water using the following information:

• UPC 041250841197
• Best-By Date: Oct. 4, 2026
• Lot Code: 39-222

If you have the recalled Meijer water at home, the grocer and the FDA recommend that you don't drink or use the water. Instead, dispose of it safely or bring it back to the store where you purchased it for a refund or replacement.  

Major Grated Cheese Recall Expanded Due to Listeria Contamination

The FDA shared an update to a recall of grated Pecorino Romano cheese on January 6, 2026, after routine testing found listeria monocytogenes in products supplied by Ambriola Company. The expanded recall adds several additional brands to the alert, which now includes Locatelli, Member's Mark, Pinna, and Boar's Head, and covers cheese sold from November 3 to November 20, 2025.

This Romano cheese recall spans 20 states and includes products sold at retailers like Walmart, Sam's Club, Wegmans, Tops Markets, and Big Y, among others. The affected items range from pre-packaged grated cheese cups and bags to containers that may have been repackaged at store deli counters.

If you bought (or think you bought) any of the recalled cheese, food safety officials advise that you don't eat it. Instead, throw it away or return the Pecorino Romano to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information or to ask questions about specific products, call Ambriola at 800-962-8224, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. 

FDA Recalls Hundreds of Grocery Products After Rodent and Bird Contamination Found at Distribution Facility

On December 26, 2025, the FDA announced a recall affecting hundreds of brand-name grocery products after health inspectors found unsanitary conditions at a major storage facility operated by Gold Star Distribution, Inc. The recall was triggered by evidence of rodent and bird contamination, including droppings and other signs of infestation, which could lead to salmonella and other bacterial risks if consumers handle or eat the items.

The recall includes a wide swath of products that were held in the affected warehouse. Items were distributed to stores in three states: Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota. (You can find a list of affected stores in the recall announcement.)

The list of recalled items includes beverages like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, and Canada Dry, among others. Popular candies like Hershey's, Reese's, M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Butterfinger, Starburst, and Skittles made the list, along with Pringles, Jack Link's, and Takis. Cereals from General Mills, Post, and Kellogg's—including beloved names like Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Rice Krispies, and Lucky Charms—were also pulled. 

The recall didn't stop at treats and sodas; it stretches into pantry staples, too. The 44-page list covers Heinz Ketchup, Hunt's Tomato Paste, Chef Boyardee, Kraft Mac and Cheese, and Nutella, as well as other everyday grocery items. If you have any of the recalled items, do not eat them. You should destroy the products or seek a refund as instructed in the recall notice.