4 Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week

This was a sensational week for food recalls—and not in a good way. Find out how Blue Bell ice cream, Taylor Farms salad kits, Hostess Ding Dongs, and frozen shrimp could make you sick. To learn how to identify a recalled item, consult our food recall guide.

Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalled for Labeling Error

On August 22, Blue Bell Ice Cream recalled its Moo-llennium Crunch flavor after an employee discovered the lids for Moo-llennium Crunch were mistakenly placed on Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cartons instead. The cartons actually contained Moo-llennium Crunch, which includes pecans, almonds, and walnuts—creating a dangerous situation for anyone with a tree nut allergy.

This batch of mislabeled ice cream was distributed in 16 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida Panhandle, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Blue Bell ice cream can be found at major grocery stores such as Kroger and Walmart, and drugstores like CVS and Walgreens.

• Product: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cartons that contain Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream
• Size: Half gallon
• Code on Lid: 061027524
  

If you are allergic to tree nuts, toss the item immediately. Blue Bell encourages customers to return any recalled product to the place of purchase for a refund. If you aren't allergic to tree nuts, this ice cream is safe to eat, though it might not be the flavor you were expecting.

If you have questions about the recall, call Blue Bell at 979-836-7977, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. You can also send an email to [email protected].

Salad Kits Recalled for Undisclosed Allergen Risk 

On August 26, Taylor Farms recalled its Honey Balsamic Salad Kit after someone discovered that the kits contained Asian Sesame Ginger dressing instead of balsamic vinaigrette. This accidental dressing swap introduced soy and sesame allergens into the salad kit, which wasn’t disclosed on the packaging. The kit was available for purchase at Walmart and Kroger stores in 25 states.

• Product Name: Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit
• Size: 6 and 8.3-ounce bags
• Code Dates Start With: “TFRS” (found in the upper right-hand corner of the kit)
• Best If Used By: Date through September 4, 2025
• Distribution: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia

If you, or someone in your household, has a sensitivity or allergy to soy or sesame, toss the recalled salad kit ASAP. You should be eligible for a full refund from the retailer where you purchased the kit. If you have questions about this recall, contact Taylor Farms’ customer care line at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.

Hostess Ding Dongs Recalled Due to Mold 

On August 21, The J.M. Smucker Co. issued a withdrawal notice for select Hostess Ding Dongs distributed to retailers nationwide. This nostalgic chocolate snack cake may have traces of mold. 

Before the recall was announced to the public, the company sent out a product withdrawal notice, reporting a mechanical issue "created conditions that could support the development of mold in the product prior to the expiration date."

• Product: Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong
• Best by Dates: August 30, 2025; August 31, 2025; September 1, 2025; September 2, 2025; and September 3, 2025

Three different sizes of Ding Dongs were recalled, including: 

• 2-count single serve with UPC code 8-88109-01002
• 10-count box with UPC code 8-88109-11061
• 16-count Family Pack with UPC Code 8-88109-11092

So far, only one retailer, Tops, has issued an alert to customers, though it’s possible it was distributed to other retailers. If you have questions regarding the recall, contact Hostess directly at 800-483-7253.

Shrimp Recall Expands To Include Additional Walmart and Kroger Products

Last week, the United States Food & Drug Administration warned consumers that certain raw frozen shrimp sold under the Great Value Brand at Walmart could potentially be contaminated with the radioactive isotope Cs-137.

Following the announcement, AquaStar Corp. identified two additional frozen shrimp products distributed to Walmart and Kroger that may also be affected. 

The additional shrimp products are:

Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp

• Date of Recall: August 27, 2025
• Size: 2-pound bags
• Scope of Recall: 18,000 bags 
• UPC Codes: 011110626196 and 011110626196
• Lot Codes: 10662 5139 and 10662 5140
• Best Before: 11/19/2027 and 11/20/2027
• Distribution: Kroger stores and other stores in the Kroger family located in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia

Fresh Fully Cooked Colossal Shrimp 

• Date of Recall: August 28, 2025
• Size: 6 ounces
• UPC Code: 19434612191
• Lot Codes: 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124, and 10662 5125 (found at the bottom of the plastic tray)
• Distribution: Walmart stores in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin

If you have one of the affected products, toss it immediately and request a refund wherever you bought the shrimp. If you have additional concerns regarding the recall, contact AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.