Food recalls became more widespread and more deadly in 2024, report finds

New Report Reveals More Americans Got Sick, Died From Recalled Food in 2024

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerArtistGNDphotography / Getty ImagesIn 2024, total food recalls decreased slightly from 2023, but hospitalizations and deaths from these products doubled, a new report found.Undeclared allergens accounted for the most food recalls, followed by Listeria and Salmonella contamination.To protect yourself, experts recommended following recall alerts, avoiding high-risk foods, and purchasing products from trusted brands. It…

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Food recalls became more widespread and more deadly in 2024, report finds

Food contamination is becoming more widespread, and in many cases, more severe.

Food recalls in the US were more common — and dangerous

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Food recalls in the US were more widespread and deadlier in 2024, report says

If it feels like there have been more food recalls, you’re not wrong. Hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024, according to a new report.

Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024

Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe cases that lead to hospitalization or death are becoming more common.