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Avoid These Recalled Food and Candy Brands Before Halloween: October 26th – 31st

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David RodriguezBy 3 Mins Read
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As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and endless supply of candy that comes with it. While enjoying a few treats can be part of the fun, it’s also important to be mindful of what you’re snacking on. Outside of sugar, there are always certain brands or specific food ideas that are bad for you, and thankfully, the FDA has an updated list of some brands you might want to avoid if you’re going to be eating or giving out snacks on Halloween.

This list is grabbed from the official FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts list of nationwide food products for October. Even pet food and candy can appear on this list, as you will see below.

DateBrand Name(s)Product DescriptionProduct TypeRecall Reason DescriptionCompany NameTerminated Recall
10/17/2025HaetaeGround cinnamonFood & BeveragesPotential Metal Contaminant – LeadHaitai, Inc
10/17/2025Nat’s NutsCinnamon Whiskey PecansFood & BeveragesUndeclared cashewsNat’s Nuts
10/17/2025PublixRich & Creamy Vanilla Ice CreamFood & Beverages, AllergensMay contain undeclared egg allergenPublix
10/17/2025Kenz HenzGrade AA Large Pasture Raised EggsFood & BeveragesPotential to be contaminated with SalmonellaKenz Henz
10/17/2025AquaStar, Best Yet, Waterfront Bistro, PublixFrozen Raw ShrimpFood & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, ShellfishProduct may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137)AquaStar Corp
10/17/2025Cabot CreamerySea Salt Caramel Cheddar PopcornFood & Beverages, AllergensDue to presence of undeclared peanutsJody’s Inc.
10/14/2025Ben’s OriginalLong Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready RiceFood & Beverages, ContaminantsPotential Foreign Body Contaminant – Small StonesBen’s Original
10/10/2025Raw BistroFrozen Beef Dog FoodAnimal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Pet FoodPotential Foodborne Illness – SalmonellaRaw Bistro Pet Fare
10/09/2025FoodynamicsFreeze Dried Pet TreatsAnimal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Food & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential Foodborne Illness – SalmonellaFoodynamics
10/09/2025SproutsSmoked Mozzarella Pasta SaladFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenesSprouts Farmers Market
10/08/2025Fusia Asian InspirationsVeggie Spring RollsFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared shrimp allergenTAI FOONG USA
10/07/2025Sno Pac/Del MarFrozen SpinachFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenesSno Pac Foods, Inc.
10/07/2025TRUE METRIXBlood Glucose MetersMedical DevicesPotential for defective LCD displays that can affect product performanceTrividia Health, Inc.
10/07/2025DurraGround cinnamonFood & Beverages, Contaminants, Spices, Flavors &  SaltsPotential Metal Contaminant – LeadEureka Inc.
10/04/2025Kroger, Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith’sBasil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne SaladFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenesThe Kroger Co.
10/04/2025Twin MarquisThick Shanghai Style Plain NoodlesFood & Beverages, AllergensPotential or Undeclared Allergen – EggTwin Marquis LLC
10/03/2025Nature’s OwnPet Chews Bully Bites TreatsAnimal & Veterinary, Food & BeveragesPotential Foodborne illness – SalmonellaBest Buy Bones, Inc.
10/03/2025Giant EagleSmoked Mozzarella Pasta SaladFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential listeria monocytogenes contaminationGiant Eagle, Inc.
10/02/2025Multiple brand namesBowtie Pasta Salads and MealsFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPossible Listeria monocytogenes contaminationAlbertsons Companies
10/02/2025Scott & Jon’sShrimp Scampi with LinguiniFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.Demers Food Group
10/01/2025SignatureEnoki MushroomsFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessProduct may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenesNew Age International Inc
10/01/2025Doan’s BakeryWhite Chocolate Coconut & Carrot Bundt CakesFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared allergens, wheat and milkDoan’s Bakery
10/01/2025Sea PortRaw Frozen Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20Food & Beverages, ContaminantsProduct May Have Become Contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)Sea Port Products Corp
09/30/2025Albertsons CompaniesBowtie Pasta Salads and MealsFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPossible Listeria monocytogenes contaminationAlbertsons Companies
09/30/2025Lunds & ByerlysChocolate candy with nuts.Food & Beverages, AllergensDue to a mislabeled allergen, cashewsAbdallah Inc.

As you can see, specific brands of cinnamon, popcorn, and chocolate are on the list. So avoid picking these up if your small grocery store still has them in stock, and avoid them if they pop up in a Halloween candy bag or two.

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David Rodriguez has been gaming for 30 years. His written work has also appeared at Opencritic, and Metacritic. Outside of his love for games, you can catch him extolling the virtues of classic action cinema and the elegant class of early 2000s Nu-Metal.

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