Current Recalls
Grimmway Farms Organic Whole and Select Organic Baby Carrots
Date of Recall:
• Organic whole carrots, which do not have a best-if-used-by date printed on the bag, but were available for purchase at retail stores from August 14 through October 23, 2024.
• Organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by-dates ranging from September 11 through November 12, 2024. The recalled carrots should not be available for purchase in stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.
Product Name and any other identifying info:
Bunny Luv 1lb & 5lb
Cal-Organic 1lb & 5lb
Bunny Luv Baby Carrots
Cal-Organic Baby Carrots
Reason for Recall
These products may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea conditions, such as a hemolytic uremic syndrome, or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. The incubation period for E. coli O121:H19 in humans can range from 24 hours to as much as ten days. The average incubation period is 3 to 4 days.
Was the recalled product in the Coop when the recall was issued?
No.
Could the Coop have sold the recalled products at some point?
Yes. 8/14-11/14
Does the Coop stock any similar products?
Yes, from different growers.
Link to the official FDA press release:
What form of proof of purchase do members need to provide to receive a refund?
Product packaging and/or paid-in-full receipt. Members must present one of these proofs to receive refund.
How much money, in the form of a store credit, will we give Coop members for a returned recalled product ?
Carrots 1lb bag: $1.17
Carrots 5lb bag: $5.59
Carrots baby: $1.66
Carrots rainbow: $2.34
How will the refunds be issued?
Store credit
For what period will we accept the recalled product for a refund?
Through 2/15/25
Nature’s Path Waffles
Date of Recall: Oct 23, 2024 (notified by UNFI on Oct 23, 2024)
Product Name: Nature’s path waffles:
Organic Pumpkin
Organic Wildberry
Organic Flax Plus
Organic Homestyle
Package Size: 7.4 oz
UPCS:
58449590583
58449590545
58449590569
58449590774
Reason for Recall:
Out of abundance of caution, Nature path issued a voluntary recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall was a result of a routine sampling program by Treehouse foods, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria.
Was the product in the Coop when the recall was issued?
Yes, four cases were pulled from backstock and shopping floor.
How much money will we give Coop members for a returned recalled product when a member does not have the receipt?
$3.10
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Receipt
How will the refunds be issued?
Store credit – until Dec 15, 2024
Kodiak Waffles
Date of Recall
10/18/24
Product Name and any other identifying info
Kodiak Cakes 13.4oz Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles
Package Size
13.4oz
Reason for Recall
Product Issue: due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Was the recalled product in the Coop when the recall was issued?
Yes. The Coop had 60 pieces of this item in stock.
Does the Coop stock any similar products? If so, offer a clear explanation of how those differ from recalled product.
Yes. The Coop sells other Kodiak items both frozen and shelf stable. They are currently not affected by the recall. Items not affected include other frozen items including: Kodiak Flapjacks and Kodiak French Toast Sticks.
Provide the link to the official FDA press release.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/treehouse-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-waffle-products-due-potential-listeria
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Product packaging and/or receipt.
How much money will we give Coop members for a returned recalled product when a member does not have the receipt?
$5.67
How will the refunds be issued? Petty cash, check after the fact, …
Store credit
For what period of time will we accept recalled product for a refund?
Until 12/15/24
Evol Burritos
Date of Recall: Oct 17, 2024 (notified by UNFI on Oct 18)
The issue concerns Evol Burritos with the following codes and best-buy dates:
• BURRITO CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN (LIGHT GREEN PACKAGE) — 6 oz. — 0089162700250
• BURRITO CHICKEN BEAN & RICE (BLUE PACKAGE) — 6 oz. — 0089162700300
LOT NUMBERS:
4932421920
4932422020
4932424120
4932422120
4932425420
4932426320
Reason for Recall:
BrucePac, one of Conagra Brands’ suppliers, produces ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry.
On October 9, 2024, BrucePac, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), initiated a product recall on select ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Was the product in the coop when the recall was issued?
Yes, 15 cases were pulled from backstock and shopping floor
How much money will we give Coop members for a returned recalled product when a member does not have the receipt?
$2.41
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Receipt
How will the refunds be issued?
Store credit.
For what period of time will we accept recalled product for a refund?
Until Dec 15
Totally Cool, Inc. Ice Cream Products
June 24, 2024
Product Names, sizes, UPCs:
- Marco Dulce De Leche & Cookies Ice Cream Pints – 16 fl oz – 860006880514
- Marco Moroccan Honey Nut Ice Cream Pints – 16 fl oz – 860006880507
- Marco Spicy Peanut Butter Caramel and Peanut Butter Caramel Ice Cream Pints – 16 fl oz – 860001992878
- Dolcezza Gelato Mascarpone & Berries Ice Cream Pints – 16 fl oz – 857838006083
- Dolcezza Gelato Stracciatella Ice Cream Pints – 16 fl oz – 857838006120
The issue concerns 13 brands, of which the Coop carries two. The plant codes, product codes (Marco only), and best-buy dates of the recalled products are listed below:
- Marco (all pints): Plant code 2465 – Product codes between 2405149 to 2405150 – Best buy dates 11/28/25 to 11/29/25
- Dolcezza Gelato (all pints): Plant code 2465 – Best buy dates between 05/20/24 to 06/20/25
Reason for Recall: Per the recall notice on the FDA page, “Totally Cool, Inc. […] is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.”
Was the product in the Coop when the recall was issued?
Yes, 63 pieces were in the Coop and removed from the shelf and from backstock upon discovery.
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Product with one of the above-affected plant codes, product codes (for Marco brand only), and best-buy dates.
Refund Amount
- Marco Pints – $5.68 per pint
- Dolcezza Gelato Pints – $5.82 per pint
For what period of time will we accept the recalled product for a refund?
Until July 31, 2024
Link to FDA recall: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/totally-cool-inc-recalls-all-ice-cream-products-because-possible-health-risk#recall-announcement
Yogi Tea Echinacea Immune
April 19, 2024
Per the recall notice, from Yogi: “As part of a recent annual audit, a raw material sample of Echinacea tested above the acceptable limit for multiple pesticides. While there is no health or safety risk, the ingredient’s quality does not align with our product standards, packaging statements, or company values.”
Package Size: 1.2 oz
UPC: 076950450103
The issue concerns 13 batches with the following codes and best-buy dates:
- Lot 0186900 – BBD 12/3/25
- Lot 0186902 – BBD 12/11/25
- Lot 0186904 – BBD 12/11/25
- Lot 0187357 – BBD 12/19/26
- Lot 0187400 – BBD 1/7/26
- Lot 0187402 – BBD 1/10/26
- Lot 0187769 – BBD 1/8/26
- Lot 0188030 – BBD 1/24/26
- Lot 0188114 – BBD 1/31/26
- Lot 0188116 – BBD 2/1/26
- Lot 0188185 – BBD 2/5/26
- Lot 0188187 – BBD 2/6/26
- Lot 0188189 – BBD 2/7/26
Was the product in the Coop when the recall was issued?
Seventeen units, (from Lot 0188114, BBD 1/31/26 & Lot 0188116, BBD 2/1/26), were in the Coop and removed from the shelf and from backstock upon discovery.
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Product with one of the above affected lot numbers and best-buy dates.
Refund amount
$3.85
Rizo Brothers Dairy Products
2/6/24
Rizo Brothers has voluntarily recalled all dairy products because of possible health risk.
Product Name and any other identifying info
Rizo Brothers Cotija, 8oz. – UPC 72724000437 (all dates and all lot codes)
Rizo Brothers Oaxaca, 8oz. – UPC 72742003346 (all dates and all lot codes)
Reason for Recall
Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What do members need to provide in the form of proof of purchase to receive a refund?
Product packaging needed for refund.
Refund amount
Rizo Brothers Cotija, 8oz – $5.01
Rizo Brothers Oaxaca, 8oz. – $5.37
Refund valid through June 30, 2024