As we move through the first quarter of 2026, several high-profile food and beverage recalls have been issued by FDA and health authorities across North America.
Below is the complete list of the most significant recalls reported in the months of January and February 2026:
1) Fu Zhou Fish Ball (January)
In January, Koi koi Trading Inc. issued a recall for various sizes of Fu Zhou Fish Balls due to unlabeled wheat and sesame. These products were distributed nationwide through e-commerce and other foodservice channels, reaching restaurants and delivered to homes in states like New York, Florida and Illinois.
The recall has affected the 200g, 400g and 5lb packs. As wheat and sesame are major allergens, the lack of proper labelling on the packaged products presents significant safety hazards for allergic consumers. If already purchased, make sure to verify the UPC and expiration dates before consumption.
2) Moringa Leaf Powder (January)
In January, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella was linked to Moringa Leaf Powder, used in dietary supplements. The investigation led to the recall of “Live It Up Super Green” powder and “Why Not Natural Organic Moringa” capsules.
The outbreak was so severe in nature that it affected at least 28 states, leading to 14 hospitalizations. Health officials have warned that Salmonella can be particularly dangerous for the elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. If you have “Super Green” supplements in your pantry, check the expiration dates carefully as the products marked from August 2026 to January 2028 are likely the part of the recall.
3) British Columbia Oysters (January)
A significant recall was issued for oysters from harvest area BC-17-20, specifically by Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd. after a norovirus outbreak, sickening dozens of people across Washington, California and Colorado.
The recall mentions various brands like Kusshi, Chrome Point and Stellar Bay Gold, with harvest dates ranging from late December 2025 through early February 2026. Norovirus is known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress like vomiting, diarrhea. Restaurant retailers have been advised to stop serving these products with immediate effect.
4) Ground Cinnamon (February)
Multiple brands of ground cinnamon have been recalled due to elevated levels of lead. This follows a trend of heightened FDA testing for heavy metals in imported spices.
Exposure to lead is considered a critical health risk, especially for young children and pregnant women. Affected brands include names like Durra, Jiva Organic and Super Brand, with products sold at various retailers including Dollar Tree and Save A Lot. Health officials urge the consumers to discard any ground cinnamon from these brands and always check the FDA’s ongoing Public Health Alert list for specific batch numbers.
5) Frozen Blueberries (February)
In February, Willamette Valley Fruit Company, initiated a massive recall of nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries. This incident was recently upgraded to a Class I recall, FDA’S most serious category, indicating a “reasonable probability” that consumption could result in serious health consequences or death, due to the presence of "Listeria."
Specifically, the recall targets 30-pound cases and 1,400 pound totes of "Individually Quick Frozen" (IQF) blueberries. These were distributed across Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada. While these large containers are typically sold to food service providers rather than sold directly to retail consumers, anyone handling bulk frozen fruit should check out for lot codes:
• 1,400 pound totes
Lot Code: 3305 A1, 3305 B1
Expiration Date: Nov 25, 2027
• 30 pound cases
Lot Code: 2055 B2
Expiration Date: July 24, 2027
Lot Codes: 2065 B1, 2065 B3
Expiration Date: July 23, 2027.
