It has been a busy week for the FDA's recall page. Between undeclared allergens, mould-contaminated nasal spray, a widening Salmonella investigation, and a deadly Listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese, consumers across the United States have good reason to check their kitchens, medicine cabinets, and supplement shelves. Here is a rundown of four recalls announced between June 9 and June 12, what triggered them, and what you should do if you have any of the affected products.

1. Azuma Foods — Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi (Tako Wasabi)

Announced: June 12, 2026
Hazard: Undeclared fish allergen

Azuma Foods International of Hayward, California, is recalling 545 cases of its three-pack Tako Wasabi — Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi because the product may contain an undeclared fish allergen. The issue arose after the company discovered that its overseas manufacturer had quietly swapped a mollusk extract in the recipe for bonito extract — a fish-derived ingredient — without notifying Azuma Foods of the change.

The recalled packages are 5.3 oz (150g) three-packs sold under the Azuma Foods brand, bearing UPC 745329 90064 7, and were distributed from mid-August 2025 through May 2026 to retail stores in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington. The same product was also recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency after identical labelling issues were identified north of the border.

While octopus itself is classified as a mollusc, bonito is a type of fish — and fish is one of the nine major allergens recognised under US food labelling law. For anyone with a fish allergy or severe sensitivity, consuming the mislabelled product could trigger a serious or life-threatening reaction. No allergic reactions have been reported so far.

What to do: If you have a fish allergy, do not eat this product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

2. Beekeeper's Naturals — Saline Nasal Spray

Announced: June 11–12, 2026
Hazard: Microbial contamination (yeast and possible Aspergillus mould)

Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its Saline Nasal Spray — lot number 5950, with an expiry date of February 2028 — after testing found the product exceeded acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain Aspergillus species, a common environmental mould.

For most healthy people, exposure to Aspergillus is not dangerous. But for anyone with a weakened immune system or underlying lung disease, using a contaminated nasal spray could lead to invasive sinusitis or serious lung infections. The company has already received four reports of adverse reactions from customers, including sinus congestion, irritation, and infection.

The backstory makes this recall particularly notable. The affected lot was produced by a third-party manufacturer and was shipped to Amazon before test results had come back — the result of what Beekeeper's Naturals described as a clerical error. Just 585 units were sold through Amazon between April 2 and April 24, 2026, and the company says it has already worked with Amazon to directly notify every purchaser.

No other Beekeeper's Naturals products, including the company's Nasal Spray Max, are affected.

What to do: Check the lot number on the bottom or back label of your bottle. If it reads Lot 5950 (Best By 02/2028), stop using it and contact the company at contact@beekeepersnaturals.com or 1-888-759-6910 for a refund. If you have used the spray and experienced any health problems, contact your doctor.

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3. TNVitamins and Doctor's Pride — Green Superfood Moringa Capsules

Announced: June 11, 2026 (expanded recall; originally issued May 26–27)
Hazard: Possible Salmonella contamination

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, has expanded its recall of TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules (10,000 mg, 120 capsules) and Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa Capsules (10,000 mg, 120 capsules) after a supply chain review identified additional lot numbers linked to the same contaminated raw material.

This recall is part of a broader, ongoing federal investigation into Salmonella contamination in moringa leaf powder — the key ingredient in these supplements. The CDC has been tracking the outbreak since January 2026, and multiple other moringa-based products from different manufacturers have also been recalled.

The affected products were sold nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the companies' own websites. The capsules are packaged in white supplement bottles with smooth white caps, each containing 120 clear capsules filled with green moringa powder. Lot numbers are printed on the bottom of the bottles.

Salmonella infections typically cause fever, diarrhoea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, usually appearing within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. While most healthy adults recover within a week, the infection can be serious or fatal in young children, elderly people, and those with compromised immune systems.

What to do: Check the lot number on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled TNVitamins lots are 2507199, 2512-304, 2793, 2748, 2725, and 2503104. The recalled Doctor's Pride lots are 2507199, 2748, and 2725. If you have an affected product, stop taking it and contact Total Nutrition for a refund.

4. Clover Hill Dairy — Soft Ricotta / Requesón Cheese

Announced: June 5–9, 2026 (and expanded further on June 15)
Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes contamination — linked to one death

This is the most serious recall on the list. Clover Hill Dairy of Mechanicsville, Maryland, has recalled all of its soft ricotta and requesón cheese after federal and state investigators linked the products to a multi-state Listeria outbreak that has so far caused nine confirmed illnesses, eight hospitalisations, and one death across Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

The investigation confirmed that a strain of Listeria monocytogenes found in an unopened bucket of Clover Hill requesón matched the strain making people sick, through whole genome sequencing. The Maryland Department of Health has since suspended Clover Hill Dairy's operating licence, and the recall has been expanded to include all cheese products made by the facility — not just ricotta and requesón, but also cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, and other varieties.

The recalled cheese was distributed from May 4 through May 30, 2026, in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., though it may have reached additional states. Importantly, some of the cheese was sold in bulk to distributors who repackaged it under their own brand names — including KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, and RIO LINDO — making it harder for consumers to trace. The FDA advises looking for Clover Hill Dairy's plant number, 24-128, on the label.

The CDC has cautioned that the true number of people affected is likely higher than nine, and that because Listeria symptoms can appear up to 70 days after exposure, additional illnesses may still emerge. The agency also noted that 88% of confirmed patients identified as Hispanic, which is consistent with requesón being a widely used cheese in many Hispanic households.

Listeria is particularly dangerous for pregnant people (it can cause miscarriage and stillbirth), newborns, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system.

What to do: Do not eat, serve, or sell any cheese from Clover Hill Dairy. Check for plant number 24-128 on the label, especially if the cheese was repackaged under a different brand. If you have consumed the cheese and experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, headache, or stiff neck, seek medical attention.

5. Nara Organics Baby Formula

Parents and caregivers across the United States received alarming news over the weekend: Nara Organics has voluntarily recalled all of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after three babies in three different states were diagnosed with infant botulism. The recall, announced on Saturday, June 13, covers every unit of the powdered formula sold at Target stores nationwide, on Target.com, and through the company's own website since July 2025.

What happened

Federal health officials say that three infants — aged between two and five months — fell ill in April and May 2026 after consuming Nara Organics formula. The affected babies were located in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. All three were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG, an intravenous antitoxin derived from the blood plasma of people immunized against botulism. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.

The illnesses were first flagged in April when the California Department of Public Health identified three botulism toxin type A infections and noticed that all three infants had been fed the same brand of formula. After establishing the epidemiological link, the FDA contacted Nara Organics and recommended a recall.

Notably, no lots of Nara Organics formula have actually tested positive for Clostridium botulinum so far, according to the FDA. The company is nevertheless recalling all of its whole milk infant powder products as a precaution while the investigation into root causes continues.

The three specific product lots consumed by the sickened infants are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, and 708125174E14F2. Lot numbers can be found printed on the bottom of the formula cans.

What is infant botulism?

Infant botulism is a rare but potentially serious illness that primarily affects babies under one year old, whose gut microbiomes are still immature. It occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores enter and colonize an infant's intestinal tract, producing neurotoxins that attack the nervous system.

Symptoms can take several weeks to appear and typically begin with constipation. From there, the illness may progress to difficulty feeding, a weak or altered cry, poor head control, drooping eyelids, and general muscle weakness. In severe cases, the CDC warns, infant botulism can cause progressive paralysis leading to respiratory failure, potentially requiring weeks of hospitalization.

The sole approved treatment is BabyBIG, manufactured exclusively by the California Department of Public Health — the only producer of the antitoxin in the world. Healthcare providers who suspect a case can reach the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Programme around the clock at 510-231-7600.

What parents should do now

The guidance from federal agencies is clear and urgent: stop feeding recalled Nara Organics formula to your baby immediately.

If you have an opened can, the CDC recommends photographing the label, recording the lot number and use-by date, then labeling the can "DO NOT USE" and storing it safely away from other food items for at least a month. Investigators may need to test retained cans as part of the ongoing inquiry.

For refunds, the process depends on where the formula was purchased. Target customers can return the product to any store or follow Target's online return instructions. Customers who ordered through Nara.com can request a refund through the company's website. Nara has also stated that any orders currently in process have been canceled and refunded automatically.

Parents whose infants have consumed the recalled formula should watch closely for symptoms including constipation, difficulty sucking or swallowing, a weak cry, low muscle tone, drooping eyelids, and any unusual weakness. If any of these signs appear, seek medical attention straight away.

A troubling pattern

This recall lands less than a year after a much larger infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula, which ultimately resulted in more than 50 illnesses across 19 states and prompted its own nationwide recall. In that case, laboratory testing eventually confirmed that some formula samples were contaminated with C. botulinum, and state inspectors found recalled products still sitting on store shelves even after the recall was issued.

The back-to-back outbreaks have intensified scrutiny of the FDA's testing requirements for powdered infant formula. Current regulations mandate that manufacturers test finished products for Cronobacter and Salmonella species, but not for C. botulinum spores. Consumer safety advocates have been pushing the agency to expand its testing protocols to include spore-forming pathogens — a call that these latest cases are likely to amplify.

It is worth noting that powdered infant formula is not considered sterile, unlike ready-to-feed liquid formulas. C. botulinum spores occur naturally in soil, dust, and some foods, and while contamination of formula products remains uncommon, it is not impossible.

Limited impact on formula supply

One piece of reassuring news for parents: the FDA confirmed that Nara Organics accounts for less than one percent of all infant formula sold in the United States. The agency does not expect the recall to create any supply shortages, a concern that has weighed heavily on American families ever since the devastating formula shortage of 2022.

Nara Organics, a Europe-based manufacturer whose products are sold exclusively in the US market, issued a statement pledging full cooperation with federal and state investigators. The company said it is working closely with the FDA, CDC, and state partners to determine the root causes of the infections and to prevent any recurrence.

The bottom line

For any parent, few things are more frightening than learning that a product you trusted to nourish your baby may have made them seriously ill. If you have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula in your home, stop using it now and follow the return and reporting steps outlined above.

The investigation is ongoing, and further updates can be found through the CDC's outbreak page and the FDA's recall notice. If your child shows any symptoms of infant botulism, contact your pediatrician or seek emergency care without delay.

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The Bigger Picture

Four recalls in the space of a week, spanning four entirely different product categories, serve as a reminder that food and drug safety is never something to take for granted. The Clover Hill Dairy outbreak in particular highlights how complex the modern food supply chain can be — cheese made in one state, distributed through bulk channels, repackaged under multiple brand names, and sold across at least six states and Washington, D.C. By the time investigators connect the dots, people are already sick.

For consumers, the best defence is staying informed. The FDA maintains a searchable database of all active recalls at fda.gov/safety/recalls, and the CDC publishes outbreak investigation pages with regular updates. A quick check before dismissing that odd package in the back of the fridge could make all the difference.