A PANTRY staple has been recalled over fears that some of its jars have been contaminated with steel.
Shoppers have been urged to throw away the item as a precaution.
Three honey products are being recalled and 265 jars were listed on the recall order.
The Queen Bee Gardens products were bought between June 1 and July 16, 2025.
And, the impacted items are a whipped honey product, a raspberry and huckleberry flavored honey.
More than 100 jars of Queen Bee Whipped Honey Raspberry have been recalled.
The recall affects 112 jars of Whipped Honey Pure, and 24 huckleberry-flavored honey jars.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, products that are available nationwide are being recalled due to concerns that they might include tiny pieces of stainless steel.
There are fears that the steel flakes could be a choking hazard particularly for young children.
The steel flakes could cause throat and mouth injuries if consumed.
It’s not known how steel flakes may have come into contact with the varieties of honey.
No injuries have been reported.
But the recall has been categorized as a Class II by the Food and Drug Administration.
Under a Class II recall, the risk of serious health consequences are remote.
There is a Class I recall, where health chiefs warn that consumers could suffer serious health impacts if they eat a product.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
Whereas, a Class III recall isn’t likely to trigger serious health impacts.
The U.S. Sun reported how a type of butter is being recalled over an undeclared ingredient.
More than 60,000 pounds of the butter have been pulled from shelves as a result.
The recall was ordered by chiefs at Bunge North America after they realized a potential issue.
And, the product was distributed across the US via 12 centers, and one located in the Dominican Republic.
A kitchen stepper sold at popular retailers has also been recalled over fears that a safety bar could become detached.
