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Written by Trace One | 15 January 2025

Explore recent write-ups and news mentions featuring Trace One in the evolving food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care, and specialty chemical landscapes. 


LA Times reports: In three months, 26 foods have been recalled. Why you shouldn’t worry

Consumers in California were bombarded last month with 11 food recall notices that included raw milk from Fresno infected with H5N1 bird flu, organic carrots from City of Commerce contaminated with E. coli and cucumbers from Arizona that contained salmonella.

LA Times reports: California food recalls have ramped up. Is that good news?

It’s not uncommon to see headlines about food recalls in your social media feeds or newspaper pages. But does it seem like Californians are getting more of them lately?

Over a three-month stretch starting in September, 26 recalls were issued for food products in the Golden State. There were 11 recalls in November alone, including for raw milk from Fresno tainted with H5N1 bird flu.

CNBC reports: U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

Cross-border truck transits between Mexico and the United States are at a historic high at a time when tariffs and trade policy are a focal point in the U.S. election.

Year-to-date through September, cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. rose by approximately 52%, according to the latest data from Motive, which tracks trucking visits to North American distribution facilities for the top five retailers.

New York Post reports: Thousands of cases of ‘zero sugar’ soda recalled after ugly truth discovered

Coca-Cola has recalled one of its most popular “zero sugar” drinks finding that it does, in fact, contain sugar, Newsweek reported.

The company recalled 13,152 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade due to mislabeling after discovering that regular lemonade containing sugar was incorrectly packaged in cartons labeled as zero sugar.

Newsweek reports: Waffle Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level for 13 States

Vanilla and buttermilk-flavored waffles recalled across the Midwest in August have now been given a risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recalled waffles, made by Utah-based Kodiak Cakes, have recently been classified as a "Class II" recall by the FDA.

Newsweek reports: Walmart Macaroni Salad Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level

A Walmart macaroni salad recalled over the summer has now been issued a risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc, based in Kansas, issued a recall in August for Walmart's Freshness Guaranteed Original Macaroni Salad because of foreign material in the product, according to the FDA.

Newsweek reports: Food Recall Map Shows Worst Affected States

Food recalls are not uncommon in the United States, but some states are more likely to be impacted than others.

Newsweek reports: Lemonade Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level

More than 13,000 cans of lemonade are being recalled due to a labeling mishap.

Cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade are being voluntarily recalled after they were found to have been packaged as regular lemonade, which contains sugar. The recall has now been given a Class II risk definition by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Newsweek reports: Leading Causes of Food Recalls Across US Revealed

The most common reasons for food recalls in the U.S. have been revealed by new analysis.

Patch reports: Recent Food Recalls Impact FL More Than Most States: Analysis

While food recalls tend to generate nationwide concern due to health and safety risks, how often do they actually affect Floridians?

Patch reports: Groceries In PA Cost 25 Percent More Since COVID, New Study Finds

How much more are Pennsylvanians paying at the cash register since the COVID-19 pandemic? A whole lot more, a recent study found.

Barron's reports: Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Would Hit Modelo Beer, Avocados and These Other Products

President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China will raise prices for many consumer products at a time when many Americans are already struggling with inflation.

Real Simple reports: The Top 6 Causes of Food Recalls—and the States Most Often Impacted

If you feel like you’re hearing more about recalled food these days, you’re not wrong—the total number of food recalls increased by 20 percent between 2020 and 2023—and in recent months, we’ve seen massive recalls involving everything from baby formula to deli meat.

Oregon Live reports: What is Oregon’s favorite brand of ice cream? The results of this new report probably won’t surprise you

Oregon’s ice cream tastes are very close to home, according to a new report from Trace One.

Freight Waves reports: Election, port strikes focus nation’s attention on food imports

A new analysis by researchers at Trace One on issues related to food imports finds that the upcoming presidential election and the International Longshoremen’s Association strike at East and Gulf Coast ports have shined a spotlight on imports.

Dayton Daily News reports: Grocery prices appear to be easing as shoppers seek relief in the Dayton area

According to Pew Research, 94% of Americans say they’re concerned with the price of consumer goods, with 72% describing themselves as “very” concerned.

69 News reports: Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.

CPR News reports: Inflation rate shows prices still rising, but not as fast as they were earlier this year

The rate of inflation in the U.S. fell to the lowest in three years, a welcome reprieve from the stubborn price increases that flared again in recent months.

WFMZ reports: States Most Impacted by Food Recalls in Recent Years

Food recalls frequently generate headlines and public concern because of their associated safety risks and health hazards. 

Flordia Today reports: What grocery store items have increased in price the most? Here's how much Floridians pay

From March 2020 through March 2024, the cost of groceries rose by 24.7%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 

Khon 2 reports: This is Hawaiʻi’s favorite ice cream

As summer approaches, residents of Hawaiʻi are eagerly planning ways to beat the heat, and nothing cools quite like ice cream.

8News reports: Nevada grocery spending 4th in the U.S., almost $300 per week on average

The average Nevada household spends almost $300 a week on groceries, according to a new study that shows about 8.7% of all consumer spending in the state goes for food at home.