Eggs, cinnamon, chicken, pork. See recent food recalls you should know about.

Notice some large food recalls lately? You're not the only one.

A handful of recent warnings and recalls have covered millions of pounds of food, from meats and eggs to spices and pasta. Six million eggs were recalled for salmonella in late September, while recalls for 5 million pounds of chicken and 2 million of pork jerky were just initiated in late October.

Some, like an ongoing ready-to-eat pasta recall, have been linked to outbreaks of illness, including a listeria outbreak that has killed four people.

Here are recent food recalls you should know about.

More than 6 million eggs

What happened: More than 6 million eggs have been named as part of an ongoing recall for potential salmonella contamination. The initial recall began on Sept. 29 when Black Sheep Egg Company voluntarily issued a recall of hundreds of thousands of cartons after tests found seven salmonella strains at its Arkansas facility, where the eggs were produced.

On Oct. 16, Kenz Henz issued a recall expanding the advisory to include eggs sold in Houston.

Because the eggs were distributed to wholesalers that may have repackaged them, the Food and Drug Administration has not yet tracked down which stores or restaurants the eggs may be in, though it said the eggs were sold in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, California and Indiana.

What to do: Do not eat, sell or serve these eggs, the FDA warns. Return them for a refund or dispose of them. If you find eggs in your fridge without a label, treat them as potentially contaminated and throw them away. Clean and sanitize any surfaces they touched. If you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever or stomach cramps within six to 72 hours of eating eggs, contact a doctor. Severe cases may require hospitalization, especially for young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

Nearly 5 million pounds of chicken

What happened: On Oct. 25, Hormel Foods issued a voluntary recall for 4.9 million pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products because of possible contamination with metal fragments. After food-service customers reported finding metal pieces in chicken served at establishments, investigators traced the contamination to a production conveyor belt.

What to do: Because these products are only sold to food-service customers and cannot be purchased directly by consumers, the FDA advised locations like hotels and restaurants to check their freezers and dispose of or return recalled chicken. Consumers who suspect they ate the affected products should monitor for symptoms and contact a health care provider if concerned. Report issues to the FDA online at its Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.

Pasta products linked to a listeria outbreak

What happened: Nearly 245,000 pounds of precooked pasta have been recalled after being linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. The outbreak, first announced by the FDA in June, has caused 20 confirmed illnesses, four deaths, and one fetal loss across 15 states as of the latest update on Sept. 25. The contamination was traced to Nate’s Fine Foods products distributed to makers of ready-to-eat meals sold at major retailers like Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Albertsons, and Sprouts.

What to do: Do not eat these products and return or discard them immediately. Wash and sanitize any surfaces they touched. If you experience symptoms of listeria poisoning, such as fever, diarrhea, muscle aches, headache or stiff neck should seek medical care.

Cinnamon (again)

What happened: An FDA health alert for cinnamon that began in 2024 has continued to expand, with the most recent update having come on Oct. 10. Multiple ground cinnamon brands have tested positive for lead, which can pose serious health risks, especially for children. Some brands have issued voluntary recalls, while others remain under investigation. These products were distributed nationwide and have a long shelf life, so consumers should check their pantries.

What to do: Stop using and discard any listed ground cinnamon products. Do not eat, sell, or serve them, the FDA warns. Lead exposure often shows no immediate symptoms, but long-term exposure can cause developmental issues in children and kidney or neurological problems in adults, so if you suspect you may have been exposed, contact a health care provider.

Shrimp

What happened: Multiple frozen shrimp products have been recalled because of possible exposure to cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope linked to cancer risk. The FDA initiated the first recall in August after detecting contamination concerns in shrimp imported from Indonesia by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods). The recalls have since expanded through September and October, involving several brands and retailers.

Cesium-137 is produced by nuclear fission and can contaminate food if processing conditions are unsanitary. While products were recalled only because of the potential of contamination during processing, the FDA warns that repeated exposure could increase the risk of health issues such as cancer.

The shrimp were sold at larger retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Publix.

What to do: Do not eat the recalled shrimp. Discard or return it for a refund. Those who fear they may have been exposed to elevated levels of cesium should contact their medical provider. To file a complaint or report an adverse reaction, consumers can visit the FDA's Industry and Consumer Assistance portal.

2 million pounds of pork jerky

What happened: About 2.3 million pounds of Golden Island Korean Barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club nationwide have been recalled for possible metal contamination. The recall was announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Oct. 24 after consumers reported finding wiry metal pieces in the product. The contamination was traced to a damaged conveyor belt at the production facility. No injuries have been reported, but the jerky has a one-year shelf life, so the USDA warns it may still be in consumers’ pantries.

What to do: Do not eat the recalled jerky. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If you suspect injury or ingestion of metal fragments, contact a health care provider.

Ready-to-eat meals from meal kit delivery services

What happened: Blue Apron, Marley Spoon, and HelloFresh have recalled certain ready-to-eat meals because of possible listeria contamination, according to the USDA. The recalls were announced over three days, Oct. 6-8, after FreshRealm, the manufacturer, reported that riced cauliflower and spinach in some meals tested positive for listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium that causes listeriosis.

The affected HelloFresh meals were shipped nationwide between Sept. 6 and Oct. 9. Blue Apron and Marley Spoon meals are no longer available for sale.

Listeria infection can cause fever, muscle aches, and confusion, and is especially dangerous for pregnant individuals, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do: Do not eat these meals. Discard or return them for a refund and wash and sanitize any surfaces they touched. Listeria infection can cause fever, muscle aches, and confusion, and is especially dangerous for pregnant individuals, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. If you believe you may have been exposed, seek medical treatment promptly.