3 Food Recalls You Need to Know About This Week

It's been a busy week for food recalls. We're looking at items all over the grocery store: cheese, frozen food, and boxed macaroni and cheese. To learn how to identify a recalled item, consult our food recall guide.

Cheese Sold at Sam’s Club Recalled for Listeria Contamination

On September 5, Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Middlefield, Ohio, recalled several types of cheese due to listeria contamination. Testing revealed listeria bacteria on the surfaces of cutting equipment in a production facility and on the cheese itself.

It was unclear which retailers sold the contaminated cheese until September 9, when Walmart announced the affected items were sold at Sam’s Club stores in Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The FDA shared a full list of recalled cheese along with the affected sell-by dates. If you bought one of the recalled items, the co-op recommends that you toss the item and request a full refund from the grocery store. To ask questions, contact the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op general manager, Nevin Byler, at 440-632-5567, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Target Recalls 57,240 Bags of "Burrito Bowl Blend" for Hidden Allergen

On September 10, One Frozen, LLC, announced a recall of 12-ounce bags of Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend due to the presence of an unexpected additional ingredient: shrimp. This Good & Gather item (sold exclusively at Target) should not contain seafood.

The recall announcement says three customers reported finding shrimp in this blend of frozen vegetables and black beans. The mix-up poses a serious risk for people with a shellfish allergy, one of the most common food allergies in the U.S.

The frozen meal was sold at Target locations across all 50 states. If you have this product in your freezer, here’s how to tell if it's part of the recall:

Product: Good & Gather Burrito Bowl Blend, Southwest-Style
Package: 12-ounce bags
Lot Codes: L5055-1, L5055-2, L5055-3, L5055-4, L5055-5, and L5055-6
UPC: 085239931356
Best If Used By Date: 08/24/2026

If you don't want this frozen meal with shrimp, or if you or someone in your family is allergic to shellfish, throw the whole bag out. For a refund, contact Target Guest Relations at 800-444-0680 for in-store purchases or Target.com Guest Services at 800-591-3869 for online purchases.

Boxed Mac and Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

On September 10, Gooder Foods, Inc. initiated a recall of Goodles, its popular boxed macaroni and cheese. This recall affects Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals because it was found to be not vegan. Specifically, it contained cow's milk. The brand’s Here Comes Truffle flavor was found to have cashews, which weren’t listed on the label.

The recalled lots were produced between April 7 and April 15, 2025, and distributed nationwide to wholesale distributors, operators, and retailers between April 29 and August 5, 2025. We know this recall affects pasta sold at Target and Wegmans, as well as some regional grocery chains.

The products contained undeclared milk and cashews, respectively, both of which pose a major risk to people with a food allergy or sensitivity. According to the announcement, there have been six reported allergic reactions in connection with Here Comes Truffle and two reported allergic reactions in connection with Vegan is Believin’.

Here’s how to identify each recalled product:

Product Name: Goodles Vegan is Believin’ – Plant-Based White Cheddar with Spirals
Packaging Size: 5.25-ounce box
Lot Codes: 09725N, 09825N, 09925N, 10025N, 10125N
Best By Dates: Jul-7-2026, Jul-8-2026, Jul-9-2026, Jul-10-2026, Jul-11-2026
UPC: 850031990074

Product Name: Goodles Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells
Packaging Size: 6-ounce box
Lot Codes: 10125N, 10425N, 10525N
Best By Dates: Jul-11-2026, Jul-14-2026, Jul-15-2026
UPC: 850031990159

If you bought one of these Goodles products, return to the place of purchase for a full refund. More importantly, if you believe you’re having an allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider ASAP.

To ask questions about this recall, contact Gooder Foods customer service representatives at 888-610-2341, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.