Mushrooms, pizza and more items recalled by FDA. Here is the list for December 2024

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Before you start making Christmas dinner this year, make sure none of your ingredients are on the list of foods the Food and Drug Administration has recalled this month.

The FDA receives reports almost daily from various food companies regarding potential allergens or foodborne illnesses.

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Here are some of the recalls for the second half of December.

FDA Reminder: Here’s a list of what was picked up from stores in December 2024

The FDA removed the following items from store shelves in December and their reasons:

What should customers do if they have a recalled product in their home?

It is good to be aware if you have recently purchased a recalled product. If you have these products in your home, follow these steps according FoodSafety.gov.

  • Don’t panic: The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a precautionary measure to protect consumers.

  • Do not eat the food or ingest the substance: To ensure your safety, please refrain from consuming recalled foods. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or giving it to your pets, as they are also susceptible to food poisoning.

  • Do not open the food: To prevent foodborne illness, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such diseases are invisible, odorless and tasteless. If you handle the product, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterwards.

  • Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food: When recalling a food product from a manufacturer, specific instructions are given regarding the handling of the product. These instructions generally include one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Dispose of the product in a safe manner to prevent ingestion by humans or animals, especially if the product has been opened.

This article originally appeared on The Oklahoman: Recent food recalls may affect holidays: See December 2024 recalls