More than 20 food products were recalled in October amid warnings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The October food recalls were initiated for reasons ranging from undeclared allergens to possible contamination with dangerous bacteria. In most cases, notices were shared on the USDA and FDA websites, warning consumers not to eat any of the recalled foods.

Multiple recalls were issued due to concerns about contamination with Listeria monocytogenesa bacteria that sometimes causes fatal infections. Many arose from a massive recall of nearly 12 million pounds of “ready-to-eat meat and poultry products” from manufacturer BrucePac earlier this month.

Additional recalls were issued due to concerns about contamination with other dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella and Escherichia colimold contamination or the possible presence of foreign objects.

The following is a list of all food recalls that began in October:

• BrucePac ready-to-eat items sold nationally and bearing the numbers 51205 or P-51205 near a USDA inspection mark. Recalled BrucePac meat and poultry may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
• Five-ounce packages of Jack and the Green Sprouts Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts with lot numbers 300″ or 246 and UPC numbers 763247198915 or 763247195945. The sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and were sold in grocery stores and cooperatives in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
• Happy Moose Tropical Roots Juice, with lot number H240903-E and UPC number 860012096503, and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields, with lot number H240903-H and UPC number 866175000388. A food processing safety issue left the remembered juice vulnerable to contamination with organisms including Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli.
• Enoki mushrooms from Enoki King Mushroom Farm are sold in 5.3-ounce packages with lot number 4877 and UPC number 860011505600. The mushrooms were distributed from California to New York and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
• Shirakiku brand Korean Seasoned Seaweed is sold in 3.52-ounce packages with UPC number 074410516031. They may contain sesame, one of the FDA’s nine “top allergens,” without the ingredient being listed on the label.
• Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits may contain undeclared soy and wheat. The recalled packages were sold in 17.88-ounce bags with UPC number 797442404137, lot number B241851006, and an expiration date of 08-2-27.
• “Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon” sold at some Costco locations in the Southeast may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were sold this month in twin packages that each contain 12 ounces of smoked salmon and have a lot number 8512801270.
• Sauce products produced by Miami-based Glaser Farm Foods were recalled because they may contain glass fragments. A total of 202 affected 8-ounce packages of “Raw Fully Vegan Certified Organic Sauce” have UPC number 832910 001514, lot code 0110092451, and an expiration date of October 24, 2024.
• Frozen waffles sold under various brand names were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes pollution. According to a withdrawal notice Shared by the FDA, brands include “but are not limited to”: Albertson’s, Aldi, Dollar General, Foodhold, HEB, Kroger, Publix, Target and Walmart.
• Sprouts Farmers Market Recalled Fresh Creative Foods “Chicken Street Taco” Kits Due to Listeria monocytogenes concerns. The affected products have UPC number 205916813991 and an expiration date ranging from “9/2/2024” to “11/7/2024.”
• Fresh Express “Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls” were recalled because they contain BrucePac chicken, which was recalled more than Listeria monocytogenes pollution. All affected products have a UPC number of 071279565620 and were sold in California, Louisiana, Texas and Washington.
• Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches recalled its Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and “The Gambler” because the meat was supplied by BrucePac. The items have expiration dates ranging from “9/1/24” to “11/23/24” and were sold at supermarkets and convenience stores in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
• The BrucePac recall also led Reser’s Fine Foods to recall meal kits sold in more than two dozen states. Items were sold under the labels “Don Pancho” and “Bistro 28” and included chicken street tacos, chicken quesadillas, green chile chicken enchiladas, and chicken burrito bowls.
• The recalled BrucePac meat was included in products sold under a variety of additional provisions. brand namesincluding but not limited to Boston Market, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Michelina’s, Dole, Udi’s, HEB, Atkins, Ready Meals, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Kitchen, Michael Angelo’s, Good & Gather and Great Value.
• Church Brothers initiated a recall of green onions sold in the US and Canada due to concerns about Salmonella pollution. The onions were sold to “a small number of retail and food service customers” under the Church Brothers, Trader Joe’s and Imperial Fresh brands.
• Cachapa de Maíz sweet corn pancakes sold under the Los Andes Foods label were recalled due to possible undeclared wheat. The lot numbers of the recalled pancakes range from 2622404 to 2772412.
• Hammond’s Candies recalled its “Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones” due to undeclared milk. The candies were sold in 4-ounce bags in more than two dozen states, and the packaging displayed the UPC number “6 91355 90513 5.”
• Lunds & Byerlys recalled 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip due to possible mold contamination. The dip was sold in Minneapolis-St. Paul area with a UPC number of 18169-74197 and expiration dates of “10/15/24” and “10/17/24”.
• Grand Central Bakery recalled “U-Bake” frozen pie products and frozen pie dough due to undeclared eggs. The products were sold only at Grand Central Bakery Café locations in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
• Hannaford recalled 12-ounce packages of seafood salad due to the undeclared inclusion of soy. The recalled items were sold at Hannaford stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. They have a UPC number of “0 41268 25161 2” and “best before” dates of “11/13/2024” and “11/14/2024.”
• Atwater’s “Spider Web Tarts” were recalled due to undeclared almond flour. The pies were sold at farmers markets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area only on October 19 and 20.
• Pork Dynasty Inc. has recalled several ready-to-eat fried pork skin products due to the presence of unclarified soy. “Texarones” products were distributed to retail stores and restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma.
• A Tu Gusto Paladar frozen croquettes were recalled due to undeclared wheat, sesame and soy. The affected products include chicken, chorizo, fish and ham croquettes sold at retail establishments in Texas and Florida.

Undeclared ingredients can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition in people with related allergies.

Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention due to symptoms that include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. Other symptoms of severe allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

About 6 percent of American adults and 8 percent of children have at least one food allergy, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

While fatal reactions are rare, concerns about undeclared allergens are a relatively common reason companies decide to initiate recalls. Contamination with dangerous pathogens is another common reason for initiating a recall.

Listeriosis, an infection of Listeria monocytogenes, It can cause serious symptoms even in people who are otherwise healthy. According to the CDC, about 260 of the estimated 1,600 annual cases are fatal.

Most listeriosis infections are limited to the digestive system and present symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours of eating contaminated food. But in some cases a more invasive form of the disease develops within two weeks.

Symptoms of invasive disease include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. About one in 20 people who contract the invasive form of listeriosis without being pregnant will die from the disease.

For those who are pregnant, symptoms are generally mild or nonexistent, but invasive disease “usually leads to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn,” according to the CDC.

Escherichia coli It usually causes unpleasant symptoms within three to four days after eating contaminated food. Symptoms may include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

Although most people recover from a Escherichia coli infection within a week, a rare type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome may affect 5 to 10 percent of people infected with certain strains of the bacteria. Older adults and children under five years old are especially vulnerable.

Salmonella It is the most common cause of food poisoning in the U.S. Eating contaminated food can cause an infection known as salmonellosis, which usually appears between six hours and six days after consumption. according to the US Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Cases of salmonellosis typically last four to seven days and include symptoms such as abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Severe cases, which are more likely to occur in children, the elderly, or people with compromised immune systems, can include a variety of other symptoms involving the joints and nervous system.