FDA Recalls Popular Product over Deadly Bacteria Risk

What began as a routine food safety check quickly spiraled into a disturbing public health alert — after hidden dangers were found tucked away in the most innocent place of all: your freezer.

In a disturbing double-whammy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two back-to-back emergency recalls — one for a popular frozen vegetable mix possibly contaminated with deadly bacteria, and another for instant coffee tainted with shards of glass.

Frozen Veggies Recalled Over Listeria Scare: Pregnant Women And Seniors Most At Risk

Endico Potatoes Inc. is urgently recalling its frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables after a shocking test result revealed potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes — a dangerous, sometimes deadly bacterium known to cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and life-threatening illness.

The FDA made the announcement, warning that healthy individuals may endure just a few days of fever, nausea, and painful stomach cramps. But for young children, the elderly, the immunocompromised, and pregnant women, the bacteria could be lethal.

Deadly Bacteria Found In Frozen Veggies Distributed In 7 States

The contaminated products were distributed between July 18 and August 4, 2025, in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Florida, reaching countless freezers via local distributors. Sold in 2.5-pound clear plastic bags under the Endico label, the affected lots include:

• Peas and Carrots: Lot 110625, production date 6/11/25, use by 6/10/27
• Mixed Vegetables: Lot 170625, production date 6/17/25, use by 6/16/27

The lot codes are printed along the side of the bags — a detail that could mean the difference between safety and a trip to the ER.

So far, no illnesses have been reported, but the discovery was made during a routine sampling in Pennsylvania, where one of Endico's distributors tested positive for Listeria.

The company has since halted distribution of the affected products and is working closely with the FDA to uncover how this dangerous pathogen slipped into its supply chain.

Return It Now: FDA Issues Stark Warning To Consumers

Officials are urging anyone who purchased the products to throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund — because ingesting the contaminated products could trigger symptoms that escalate quickly.

This latest scare adds to a growing string of gut-wrenching food recalls, but unfortunately, the danger doesn't stop in the freezer aisle. As fears over contaminated vegetables continue to spread, a separate and equally terrifying recall is unfolding — this time involving a popular instant coffee brand sold in more than 20,000 stores across the U.S.

Dollar General Coffee Pulled From Shelves In 48 States Over Glass Shards Inside the Jar — Customers at Risk of Internal Injury

The FDA has confirmed a voluntary recall of Clover Valley® instant coffee, exclusively sold at Dollar General, after a customer discovered something shocking and dangerous in their morning brew — glass fragments.

Risk of Injury From Swallowing Glass Fragments

The dangers posed by consuming this tainted coffee are staggering — ranging from tooth damage to lacerations of the mouth and throat, and even intestinal injury. Though no injuries have been officially reported yet, the FDA has advised extreme caution.

The FDA advised consumers to avoid drinking any coffee that meets the recall criteria and to seek medical care if they believe they may have swallowed glass fragments.

The recalled lots include:

• Lot: L-5163 / Best By 12/13/2026
• Lot: L-5164 / Best By 12/13/2026
• Lot: L-5165 / Best By 12/14/2026

These identifiers are located near the neck of the 8-ounce container. If your pantry contains one of these jars, do not use it.

Millions Affected As Recall Sweeps Through 48 States

Dollar General operates in 48 U.S. states, making this potentially one of the widest-reaching recalls in recent history. 75 percent of Americans live within five miles of one of their stores. The recall affects the big chain stores located in the following 48 states:

1. Alabama (AL)
2. Arkansas (AR)
3. Arizona (AZ)
4. California (CA)
5. Colorado (CO)
6. Connecticut (CT)
7. Delaware (DE)
8. Florida (FL)
9. Georgia (GA)
10. Iowa (IA)
11. Idaho (ID)
12. Illinois (IL)
13. Indiana (IN)
14. Kansas (KS)
15. Kentucky (KY)
16. Louisiana (LA)
17. Massachusetts (MA)
18. Maryland (MD)
19. Maine (ME)
20. Michigan (MI)
21. Minnesota (MN)
22. Missouri (MO)
23. Mississippi (MS)
24. Montana (MT)
25. North Carolina (NC)
26. 26. North Dakota (ND)
27. Nebraska (NE)
28. New Hampshire (NH)
29. New Jersey (NJ)
30. New Mexico (NM)
31. Nevada (NV)
32. New York (NY)
33. Ohio (OH)
34. Oklahoma (OK)
35. Oregon (OR)
36. Pennsylvania (PA)
37. Rhode Island (RI)
38. South Carolina (SC)
39. South Dakota (SD)
40. Tennessee (TN)
41. Texas (TX)
42. Utah (UT)
43. Virginia (VA)
44. Vermont (VT)
45. Washington (WA)
46. Wisconsin (WI)
47. West Virginia (WV)
48. Wyoming (WY)

While the chain is known for its commitment to community and value shopping — even funding educational programs through its Dollar General Literacy Foundation — this horrific oversight has customers questioning what dangers might be lurking in everyday items.

From the quiet suburbs of Pennsylvania to the sun-soaked streets of Florida, these shocking food safety violations prove that danger doesn't always come with a warning label — sometimes it's frozen, sealed, and sitting in your kitchen right now.