Food Safety

Raaw Energy Expands Recall of Dog Food Because of Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:22:00 EST

Raaw Energy is voluntarily notifying the public of a recall involving products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to possible Listeria contamination. Another batch date is 3.31.26 Beef and Turkey Medley. While not all products from this period tested positive, this action is being taken out

SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:52:00 EST

SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy per

Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Shrimp In Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:40:00 EST

Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is recalling 24oz cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

JXK Enterprises, Inc Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Boner Bears Chocolate Due to Undeclared Sildenafil

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:08:00 EST

JXK Enterprises, Inc is voluntarily recalling Boner Bears Chocolate, Lot #BB21125, after being notified that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil, an active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Viagra, which is not declared on the product label.

Hometown Food Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:00 EST

Chicago (May 20, 2026) - Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to e

Nassar Investments Recalls Malazi Tahina Due to Salmonella Contamination

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:52:00 EST

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 19, 2026 - Nassar Investments is recalling Malazi Tahina, 1Kg bottle EXP: 30/12/2026 UPC 6 224011 088244 due to a contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with

Sugar Foods Issues Recall of Specific Lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons Due to Possible Health Risk

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:00 EST

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - May 15, 2026 - Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient in the product. Salmonella is an organism t

Blackstone Products Recalls Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:59:00 EST

Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Blackstone's action is based on a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Sal

Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:00 EST

May 14, 2026; Petaluma, CA; - Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a small number of production runs of select flavors and sizes of its Organic Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. Only the production runs (noted by the "best by" date on package) specified l

Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros - Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:49:00 EST

Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botul

IQ Produce LCC. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:35:00 EST

IQ PRODUCE of VERNON, CA is recalling 528 CASES/ MUSHROOM ENOKI 150g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

HH Fresh Trading. Recalls TW Enoki Mushrooms 150g Because of Possible Health Risk

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 EST

HH Fresh Trading of Los Angeles, California State is recalling 120 cases of Enoki Mushroom 150g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with

Fly By Jing Issues Voluntary Recall of Creamy Sesame Noodles Due to Potential Cross-Contact with Peanuts

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:42:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA - May 12 2026 Fly By Jing is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles (single pack and 4-pack) because the products may have been exposed to cross-contact from peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening a

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Headcheese Deli Meat Products That May Be Contaminated With Listeriapha

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

Editor's Note - May 14, 2026: Whole genome sequencing results show that headcheese samples collected by FSIS and produced at Crawford Sausage Co. (Est. 21406) tested positive for the outbreak...

Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:28:00 EST

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 -- Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily expanding its previously announced recall of select chocolate bars due to possible contamination from Salmonella.

Stoltzfus Family Dairy Recalls Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds Because of Possible Health Risk

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:18:00 EST

Stoltzfus Family Dairy of Vernon Center, NY is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune

Jonco Industries Recalls Certain Consumer-Sized White Cheddar Seasoning Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:20:00 EST

Jonco Industries, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, is recalling certain consumer-sized White Cheddar Seasoning products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others

Legacy Snack Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb Because of Possible Health Risk

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 EST

MAY 7, 2026 - Legacy Snack Solutions of Waukesha, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Diaries, Inc. milk powder recall du

George J. Howe Co. Voluntarily Recalls Sunflower Seeds Due to Undeclare Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:45:00 EST

George J. Howe Co. of Grove City, Pennsylvania is voluntarily recalling 13,619 pounds of Sunflower Seeds because it may contain undeclared tree nut (cashew) allergens. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

The Brownie Baker, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Walnuts) in Muffin Product

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:26:00 EST

5/07/2026-Fresno, CA- The Brownie Baker, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nouria Banana Nut Muffins that we incorrectly labeled as blueberry muffins, which do not declare the presence of tree nuts (walnuts).

JCB Flavors, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Topical Seasonings Due to Potential Health Risk

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:00 EST

JCB Flavors, LLC of Watertown, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling select topical seasoning products due to the potential presence of Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ravioli Pasta With Beef Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ravioli pasta products due to misbranding and...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contaminationpha

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

Last Updated: This release was last updated on May 15, 2026, to reflect additional affected products and their corresponding labels. WASHINGTON, APRIL 30, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenpha

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw beef and pork products due to...

FSIS Retracts Public Health Alert for Frozen, Ready-to-Eat Chicken Nuggets Due to Updated Laboratory Resultpha

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspectionpha

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

Editor's Note: Mar. 30, 2026 - The labels in this release were revised to remove unrelated product that was inadvertently included in the background of some photos. WASHINGTON, March 25...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Material Contaminationpha

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen Ready-To-Eat Turkey Stuffed Pastry Products Due To Misbrandingpha

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products due...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenpha

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef jerky products due to misbranding and...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower That May Be Contaminated With Listeria pha

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm containing...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Spinach That May Be Contaminated With Listeria pha

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 EST

Editor's Note: Details of this public health alert were updated on October 9, 2025, to reflect additional lot codes of the affected products. Editor's Note: Details of this public health...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Pasta That May Be Contaminated with Listeria pha

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 EST

Editor's Note: Details of this public health alert were updated on September 30, 2025, to account for additional Trader Joe's Cajun style chicken fettucine alfredo products that use the pasta...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Turkey Wrap Product Due To Possible Listeria Contaminationpha

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, September 19, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey wrap product due...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Sirloin Beef Tip Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw sirloin beef tip product due to...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for a Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Product Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspectionpha

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) uncured pepperoni pizza...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Pork and Beef Tortellini Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen product labeled as pork and beef...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Ham Salad Products Containing FDA-Regulated Breadcrumbs That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contaminationpha

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products containing Food and Drug...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Pulled Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pulled pork products due to misbranding and...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-eat Beef Jerky Stick Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contaminationpha

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, July 02, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky stick products that...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat Sauce Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspectionpha

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat sauce products produced without the benefit...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination pha

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Not-Ready-To-Eat Ham Croquette Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat ham croquette product due...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Soup Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenpha

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

Editor's Note: May 23, 2025 - Distribution and company contact information have been updated. WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Chicken and Bacon Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contaminationpha

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and bacon wrap products...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Cracklings Products Imported From the Republic of Colombiapha

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings)...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Bismillah Halal Meats Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contaminationpha

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for retail ground beef products sold by Bismillah...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Pork Carnitas Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contaminationpha

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Soup & Bowl Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contaminationpha

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various soup and bowl products that may...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for White Chicken Chili Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspectionpha

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) white chicken chili imported...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Pasties Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenpha

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contaminationpha

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked Wegmans breaded chicken breast...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Chicken Empanada Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen pha

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen product labeled as Chicken Curry Empanadas...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contaminationpha

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of frozen, raw ground beef...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspectionpha

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen chicken products that did...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuadorpha

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Beef Tallow Products Imported From Mexicopha

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef tallow products that were illegally imported...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmarpha

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmarpha

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the Philippinespha

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that were...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Not-Ready-To-Eat Pork And Beef Bacon Products Due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limitpha

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for not-ready-to-eat pork and beef bacon products due...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Southwestern Style Salad Bowls With Chicken Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergenspha

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a salad product labeled as Bistro Grande...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Ready-To-Eat Bao Curry Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergenspha

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for product labeled as bao Thai-style curry chicken...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contaminationpha

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Products Imported from the People's Republic of China pha

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EST

Chinese Translation: Simplified Chinese (5/06/2024) WASHINGTON, March. 21, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for imported frozen...