It’s bad enough that we’re dealing with the recent outbreak of cyclospora linked to lettuce, now nursing moms are warned that Lacnola Lactation Granola is potentially contaminated with salmonella. That begs the question: Are we seeing more food recalls? The short answer is no, and even if we were, that wouldn’t automatically mean that our food is less safe. It’s important to stress that the annual number of recalls isn’t an indicator of whether our food is safe or not. As of July 31, we’ve had 122 food and beverage recalls so far this year, compared to 135 during the same period in 2025 and 146 in 2024. So, the bottom line is that while there does seem to be an uptick in recalls, there really aren’t any more than normal. The media just happens to thrive on sensationalism, and recalls are a way to keep you tuned in.
