AXIOS April 25, 2024
Kelly Tyko

Food recalls reached their highest level last year since before the pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday.

Why it matters: Outbreaks linked to recalled food products sickened 1,100 people and killed six in 2023, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund report found.

The big picture: Two of 2023’s biggest recalls involved lead-tainted applesauce that sickened at least 500 children nationwide and cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella that led to 400 illnesses.

By the numbers: Food and beverage recalls increased 8% overall in 2023 to 313 compared to 289 the previous year, Teresa Murray, PIRG consumer watchdog, told Axios.

  • A quarter of 2023 recalls were caused by Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli or contamination from other dangerous...

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