Cookies-N-Milk Recall 2023: Peanut & FDA Warning Letter
Cookies-N-Milk packed peanut dough as chocolate chip in 2023 — then FDA hit them with a warning letter over preventive controls.
ConAgra Beef Recall 2016: Worcestershire Sauce Fish Mix-Up
ConAgra recalled 84,340 lbs of Marie Callender’s and Molly’s Kitchen beef meals in 2016 — miscoded Worcestershire sauce hid anchovy allergen.
Chipotle Ohio C. perfringens Outbreak 2018: 647 Sick
The 2018 Chipotle Powell, Ohio Clostridium perfringens outbreak sickened 647 people — the largest Chipotle outbreak.
Chipotle Norovirus Virginia 2017: 135 Sick Study
The 2017 Chipotle Sterling, Virginia norovirus outbreak sickened 135 people — blamed on a sick employee working while ill.
Celia Marsh Pret Death 2017: Milk in a “Vegan” Wrap
Celia Marsh died after a Pret wrap labelled vegan contained milk protein. The 2022 coroner report reshaped UK allergen law.
Carolyn’s Cookie Dough Recall 2019: Peanut & Walnut Mix-Up
Carolyn’s cookie dough recall expanded in 2019-2020 over undeclared peanut and walnut — wrong dough in the wrong tubs.
Cadbury Salmonella Scare 2006: Chocolate Recall Lessons
Cadbury’s 2006 Salmonella Montevideo case: 1M+ bars recalled, delayed regulator notice, guilty pleas. Lessons for every food brand.
Bosket Bread Recall 2021: 5 Allergens, No Labels, 54 Loaves
Bosket Bread recalled 15 bread products in 2021 for undeclared soy, wheat, milk, sesame, and egg — with no UPCs or lot codes.
Almark Eggs Listeria Outbreak 2019: Hard-Boiled Egg Recall
Almark Foods’ hard-boiled eggs caused a 2019 Listeria outbreak — 8 ill, 1 death — shutting the Gainesville plant. FDA/CDC investigation.
Abbott Baby Formula Recall 2022: Cronobacter & the Shortage
Abbott’s 2022 Sturgis infant formula recall: 4 infant illnesses, FDA Cronobacter findings, plant shutdown, and a national shortage.