Active Recalls on Cheese, Coca-Cola and More

There are a slew of recalls you should be aware of at the moment. From brand-name favorite drinks to pantry staples sold at Costco and Trader Joe’s, there are several products to check your kitchen for. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest alerts.

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Beef Sticks

Chomps recalled two classic flavors, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. This was due to a foreign matter contamination.

The recalled Chomps Original Beef Sticks were sold at retailers nationwide, including Costco locations in 22 states. Each recalled beef stick has a printed establishment number of 6220A and UPC of 856584004183. In addition, the sticks sold in 12-count packaging contain a UPC of 856584004763. The following lot codes are also printed on the individual sticks: 25016, 25017, 25018, 25020 or 25021.

Some Chomps Original Turkey Sticks have also been added to the recall, all of which were sold individually and bear the UPC of 856584004404 and a lot code of 25022 or 25023 on the individual stick package. Those sticks also have a printed establishment number of P6220A.

Two consumers reported finding metal fragments in the snack product, resulting in this recall. If you are experiencing any illness or injury after consuming these beef sticks, contact your doctor. For questions about this recall, call Chomps at 855-636-1150 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST or visit chomps.com/recall for more information.

Shredded Cheese

Aldi just recalled cheese sold at locations in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to possible foreign matter contamination.

The recalled cheese is the Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack shredded cheese. Sold in 12-ounce plastic pouches, the recalled shredded cheese has a printed UPC of 4061463330840 and best-by dates of July 13 or 14, 2025. The cheese was sold at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The recalled product may contain fragments of stainless steel in the shredded cheese, so check your refrigerator immediately for this product. If you have the recalled cheese on hand, return it to your local Aldi for a refund. For questions about this recall (or any recalls announced by the FDA), contact the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Coca-Cola Sodas

There’s an active recall on Coca-Cola soda cans sold in two states, per a recent FDA report. This is due to a foreign matter contamination, as the drink may contain pieces of plastic.

The soda recalled were 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste sold in 12-count packs. There is a UPC of “0 49000-00634 6” printed on each can and a UPC of “0 49000-02890 4” printed on the packaging. Each can has a best-by date of September 29, 2025, and the cases were sold at retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Check your soda, and if it matches the recalled information, dispose of it or return it to your place of purchase for a possible refund. 

Liquid Egg Products

Over 210,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled right now, according to the FSIS. The recalled liquid eggs may have been in contact with cleaning products containing sodium hypochlorite.

The egg substitutes affected include multiple brands. Each of the following products are impacted and contain a printed establishment number of G1804 on the carton:

• Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025
• Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 9, 2025
• Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute or Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Sutituto de Huevo Congelado in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of March 7, 2025
• Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025

Check your refrigerator for these products. While there are no illnesses or injuries connected to this recall, be sure to contact your health care provider if you are experiencing any side effects. For questions pertaining to this recall, contact Chuck Miller, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, at 1-844-419-1574 or media@cargill.com.

Salad Dressing

Trader Joe’s latest recall is a popular bottle of salad dressing sold in 18 states and Washington, D.C. The product may contain multiple undeclared allergens.

The recalled salad dressing is the Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing packaged in 12-fluid-ounce bottles. Each recalled bottle has a printed SKU of 80152 and a use-by date of May 27, 2025. They were sold at Trader Joe’s locations in the following states and district: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

This salad dressing may contain peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat, all of which are common allergens that are not properly declared on the bottle. Those with allergies to these unlisted ingredients may experience an allergic reaction as serious as anaphylaxis. Common signs of anaphylactic shock include hives, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, dizziness, tightness of the throat and, in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Call 911 immediately if you have any of these symptoms after eating the recalled salad dressing.

Consumers with questions can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or by emailing via their product feedback form.

Tostitos Chips

If you have a bag of Tostitos chips in your kitchen, you may want to check it for this recall information. Some 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips are being recalled right now, according to the FDA.

The yellow corn chips affected have a UPC of “28400 52848” and a “guaranteed fresh” date of May 20, 2025. The recalled Tostitos products were sold at grocery stores, retail locations and drug stores in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. They may have also been sold online and shipped elsewhere.

The recalled chips may contain milk, a common allergen that is not declared on the product. This means that those with a milk allergy could be at risk of an allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis when eating these chips. Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of anaphylactic shock after consuming this recalled snack.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall, visit Frito-Lay’s contact page or call the company at 1-800-352-4477 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday.