As I wrote last Spring, I have tried to steer clear of politics with respect to the Felon in Chief, but this is nuts, or at least peanuts. According to yet another edict from the White House, it is now the policy of the United States that: (a)  Criminal enforcement of criminal regulatory offenses is disfavored. (b) ...

Lunds & Byerlys is recalling its L&B Monster Cookies as the wrong ingredient label was applied to the packaging.  Packages may contain undeclared peanuts, egg and soy. People who have allergies to peanuts, egg and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the products. These cookies would have been...

Bakkavor USA of Charlotte, NC, is initiating a recall of 16-ounce Meal Simple brand Red Lentil Dal Soup, BEST BY 1/11/2026, because it contains undeclared milk.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. There is concern that consumers...

Thai sticky rice aka glutinous rice is traditionally soaked and cooked fluffy. The cooked sticky rice is then covered in a creamy coconut sauce and paired with fresh mangoes. This is a classic, traditional and staple dessert in Thailand. Thai sticky mango is also known as “Khao Niew Mamuang” in Thai. Thai Sticky Rice with...

Suzanna’s Kitchen of Suwanee, GA, is recalling 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. People with allergies or sensitivities...

Kadala Curry for Puttu or Puttu Kadala Curry is a well known combo from Kerala. It is also known as kadala curry, kadala kari, kondakadalai curry which uses black chana or kala chana while chana masala use white chickpeas. Learn how to make this wholesome chana curry for breakfast with step by step pictures and...

California health officials say 63 people have fallen ill with Salmonella Enteritidis infections tied to eggs. Thirteen of the patients have required hospitalization, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The department is warning people to not eat Vega brand in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms Inc.  The company has recalled its eggs,...

Mushroom Barley Soup is a hearty one pot soup made with pearl barley, mushrooms and a few basic vegetables. It has a mild earthy and umami taste with a soft chew from the barley and a gentle tang from the tomatoes. The soup thickens naturally as the barley cooks, so you get a warm, comforting...

The holiday season is a Sharknado of party planning, travel coordinating, and dinner menu development, so it’s fully understandable if you chose to forgo the Black Friday sales rush for this year’s gift shopping. Were I in your shoes, I, too, would have tucked into some leftover pumpkin pie and taken my granny to the...

Published: December 12, 2025, 12:01 am The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA...