The week of May 12 saw four major recalls over a range of issues, including undeclared allergens and Listeria concerns

Recall Roundup: Eye Drops, Ice Cream, and More Pulled From Shelves This Week Check for these products

The week of May 12 saw four major recalls over a range of issues, including undeclared allergens and Listeria concerns

• There were four major recalls in the week of May 12, 2025.
• Eye care products were recalled over a sterility issue, while food products were pulled from shelves due to an undeclared allergen, Listeria risk, and foreign material contamination.
• If you have the recalled products, toss or return them.

Check your kitchen and medicine cabinet for the products impacted by four major recalls this week (May 12–18).

The items were pulled from shelves due to potential health and safety risks, including Listeria concerns, undeclared allergens, foreign material contamination, and a sterility issue in eye care products.

Eye Drops Recalled Over Sterility Issues

More than 75,000 eye care products, distributed nationwide by AvKARE, were recalled over a potential sterility issue.

A Food and Drug Administration audit at BRS Analytical Services, LLC, the pharmaceutical lab that created the products, revealed a potential manufacturing issue. This may lead to products of "unacceptable quality," AvKARE said, with a possible health risk for patients.

On May 6, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level.

Recalled Product Details

• Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution (NDC# 50268-043-15)
• Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1% (NDC# 50268-066-15)
• Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution (NDC# 50268-068-15)
• Lubricant Eye Drops Solution (NDC# 50268-126-15)
• Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution (NDC# 50268-678-15)

You can find specific lot codes and expiration dates on the AvKare news release.

Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches and Snacks Linked to Listeria Outbreak

On Saturday, Fresh & Ready Foods voluntarily recalled 86 different ready-made products—including sandwiches, snacks, and pastas—across four states due to potential contamination of Listeria, bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness.

After a routine inspection, the FDA identified Fresh & Ready Foods as the source of a Listeria outbreak from last year. The outbreak sickened 10 people, who were all hospitalized, in California and Nevada.

Recalled Product Details

Brand names:

• Fresh & Ready Foods
• City Point Market Fresh Food to Go
• Fresh Take Crave Away

For the full list of recalled products, go to the FDA’s website.

Affected States

• Arizona
• California
• Nevada
• Washington

Yogurt Parfaits Recalled Over Undeclared Almonds

On Monday, Knockro Inc. voluntarily recalled Bonya yogurt parfaits, distributed to retail stores nationwide, over an undeclared allergen. The granola component of these products may contain almonds, which was not listed on the label.

The recalled parfaits may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the affected products.

Recalled Product Details

• Product Description: Low-Fat Yogurt Parfaits
• Flavors: Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, Mango, and Blueberry
• Size: 12 oz.
• Expiration Date: May 5, 2025
  

Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt May Contain Plastic

Wells Enterprises has voluntarily recalled nearly 54,000 gallons of ice cream and frozen yogurt over contamination of a foreign material: plastic.

The recall includes 22 different products sold in 3-gallon tubs to 103 distribution centers, such as cafeterias and restaurants, across the U.S.

On Wednesday, the FDA set the recall at a Class II risk level.

Recalled Product Details

• Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream
• Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream
• Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream
• Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream
• Scooper Hero Ice Cream
• Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream
• GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream
• Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Flavored Fat Free Frozen Yogurt
• Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• BIPC Flavored Ice Cream
• Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
• Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar vanilla
• Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream
• Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream
• Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream
• Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
• Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

You can find additional details on the recalled products, including code information and best-if-used-by dates, on the FDA's website.

What You Should Do Now

• Search your pantry, fridge, and medicine cabinet for any recalled items.
• Toss any affected products, or
• Return eligible items to the store for a refund.
• Watch for symptoms if you've already consumed a recalled item.

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This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson