Last week, there were four major food recalls, all affecting well-known brands.
Dollar General recalled instant coffee that may contain glass. Friendly’s ice cream was pulled from shelves over a potentially dangerous labeling mix-up, and several cheese products from Wegmans were impacted due to bacterial contamination. Frozen raw shrimp from Walmart was also affected—it may contain radioactive materials.
Here’s what you need to return or throw away.
Instant coffee from Dollar General was recalled in 48 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 12.
The coffee may contain glass, which poses a risk of serious injury. Ingesting glass can damage teeth, lacerate the mouth and throat, and perforate the intestine.
If you have the recalled coffee, throw it away and contact Dollar General for a full refund.
Food and Drug Administration
Product Details
- Product name: Clover Valley Instant Coffee
- Size: 8 ounces (oz.)
- UPC: 876941004069
- Lot 1: L-5163 with best-by date 12/13/2026
- Lot 2: L-5164 with best-by date 12/13/2026
- Lot 3: L-5165 with best-by date 12/14/2026
Affected States
The recalled coffee was sold at Dollar General locations in every state except:
Over 300 cartons of Friendly’s ice cream were recalled on Aug. 6 due to a labeling error.
The brand’s Cookies and Cream flavor was accidentally packaged in Vanilla Bean containers, and the incorrect cartons do not list the soy and wheat allergens in the ice cream.
People with these allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled ice cream. If you can consume soy and wheat, the product is otherwise safe.
Food and Drug Administration
Product Details
- Product name: Friendly’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream carton with a Friendly’s Cookies & Cream lid
- Size: 48 fluid oz.
- Best-by date: 11/26/25
- Recalled product quantity: 324 cartons
Affected States
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Pennsylvania
On Aug. 12, Wegmans recalled several soft cheese products sold in stores across nine states and Washington, D.C.
The recalled cheese may contain Listeria, bacteria that can cause serious or potentially life-threatening foodborne illness.
If you recently purchased cheese from Wegmans, check if the product is included in the recall. If it is, throw it away immediately and monitor for symptoms of a Listeria infection, which can include diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever.
Food and Drug Administration
Product Details
- Product Name: Wegmans Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese
- Size: 8.8 oz.
- UPC: 77890-53515
- Best-By Dates: 7/26/25, 8/12/25, and 8/19/25
Three other Wegmans products that contain the contaminated cheese were also included in the recall:
- Wegmans Assorted Cheese Flight; 1 pound.; UPC: 2-77100-00000-0
- Wegmans Grilling Camembert with Tapenade and Roasted Tomatoes; 10 oz.; UPC: 2-77297-00000-0
- Wegmans Caramel Apple Pecan Topped Brie Cheese; 13 oz.; UPC: 2-77645-00000-3
Affected States
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, the FDA recommended a recall of raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The shrimp may be contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive byproduct of nuclear reactions that’s sometimes found in the soil, water, or air.
While the affected shrimp has not tested positive for Cs-137 at this time, another shrimp product from the same processor, PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, did contain Cs-137. Even at low levels, the radioactive isotope can increase cancer risk if there’s long term exposure.
Check your freezer for the affected shrimp, and throw it away immediately.
Product Details
- Brand: Great Value
- Product name: Frozen Raw White Vannamei Shrimp
- Product type: Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp
- Size: 2-pound bags
- Item code: 7383108
- Lot codes: 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1
- Best-by date: 3/15/2027
