POPULAR freeze-dried treats that are sold nationwide at Walmart and Sam’s Club have been ripped from shelves after sharp objects were found inside.
The Food and Drug Administration warned shoppers to check their cupboards for the potentially hazardous snacks in an urgent product recall.
A popular snack sold at Walmart has been recalled[/caption]
Shoppers have been urged to check their cupboards for the treats[/caption]
On Monday, the FDA announced that Tru Fru had voluntarily recalled different varieties of freeze-dried products over fears that bits of metal were inside.
The shards could cause “traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums,” the FDA said.
The affected products are the Tru Fru Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate and the Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries & Crème.
The snacks were sold in many brick-and-mortar and online stores.
Some of the brands that carried the treats include Albertson’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club, CVS, Food Lion, H-E-B, Hungryroot, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Stew Leonard’s, and Target.
The dark and white chocolate treats are sold in 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz, and 13 oz packages.
The strawberries and crème are sold in a 3.4 oz package.
The recall was initiated after a consumer alerted the company to the issue.
However, no one has been injured or fallen ill from the metal pieces.
The products were manufactured by Georgia Nut Company, which is based in Illinois.
The Tru Fru Dried Strawberries In Dark & White Chocolate may contain metal pieces[/caption]
The Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries & Crème were also affected by the recall[/caption]
Sam’s Club also sells the snacks[/caption]
OTHER WALMART RECALLS
This is just the latest in a series of recalls affecting items sold at Walmart.
Several corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick items were taken off shelves after five shoppers reported injuries.
According to the recall, pieces of wood were hiding in the batter.
Meanwhile, a salad kit sold at Walmart was recalled over fears that a life-threatening ingredient was hiding inside.
The FDA said that there may have been unreported sesame and soy allergens in the products.
Anyone with sesame allergies could suffer a range of symptoms from breathing problems to swollen eyes and potentially hives.
Major recalls in 2025
SHOPPERS should keep a close eye on grocery items that are being pulled from shelves, as many products have already been recalled this year.
Here is a full list of some of the major foods that had dangerous ingredients lurking inside.
- A popular brand of butter that’s sold at Walmart was found to be contaminated with fecal matter
- A kind of yogurt had chunks of plastic floating in the packages
- Bread sold at Walmart and Kroger had a life-threatening ingredient inside
- Pantry staple beloved by shoppers was ripped from shelves over a dangerous mix up
- Over 367,000 pounds of meat distributed by a recognizable brand were thrown out thanks to deadly bacteria
- Vitamins sold at Aldi and online had a hidden allergen
- And an ingredient found in contaminated beef could prove fatal
Those with severe allergies could experience anaphylaxis, which is a potentially life-threatening reaction.
Shoppers with recalled products are urged not to panic and follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
Typically, items can either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sometimes, shoppers will be asked to immediately ditch an item in the trash so that no one else in the home can accidentally eat it.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
