On April 20, 2026, the FDA issued multiple Class I recalls affecting snack foods, dairy products, and condiments exported to the U.S. Key risks include the use of the banned sweetener cyclamate in dried vegetables and olive skewers, undeclared allergens (milk, soy, sesame) in gelato, dips, and sandwiches, and salmonella contamination in spray-dried dairy powder. Chinese exporters of snacks, dairy, and dried goods to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa must take immediate action.
1. [Risk level 5/5] Immediate Check: Cyclamate in Snacks & Dairy Products
FDA recalls H-0657-2026 and H-0658-2026 involve DADI NONGFU DRIED SALT CHILLI VEGETABLE(S) and Olive Skewers (brand MEI YU CHENG DA TRADING INC, linked to Fujian, China) for containing cyclamate, a sweetener banned in the U.S. Also, MEI HEONG YUEN flavored roasted peanuts (linked to Heshan, Guangdong) were recalled for the same reason.
Action Required (today):
- Audit all snack products containing peanuts, nuts, dried fruits, or preserved vegetables for cyclamate in ingredient lists.
- Request full additive testing reports from suppliers for all sweeteners, confirming no cyclamate or sodium saccharin.
- Immediately remove any affected SKUs from export shipments to the U.S.
Source: FDA recall #H-0657-2026, #H-0658-2026, #H-0641-2026
2. [Risk level 4/5] Allergen Labeling: Soy Lecithin, Cream Cheese, Sesame
FDA recalls H-0652-2026, H-0662-2026, H-0659-2026, and H-0645-2026 highlight undeclared allergens. Gelato products (multiple brands) contain soy lecithin but fail to declare soy. Riverence Smoked Trout Dip contains cream cheese but omits milk. ReadyMeals Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Pretzel Duo Sandwich has visible sesame seeds but no sesame declaration. Prickly Pear Jelly also lacks milk allergen statement.
Action Required (today):
- Double-check all labels for products containing soy lecithin, sodium caseinate, cream, cheese, or butter—ensure 'Contains: Soy' and 'Contains: Milk' are present.
- For any product with visible seeds or nuts (e.g., sesame on bread), verify allergen declaration includes those ingredients.
- Update label templates to auto-extract allergens from ingredient lists to prevent omissions.
Source: FDA recall #H-0652-2026, #H-0662-2026, #H-0659-2026, #H-0645-2026
3. [Risk level 3/5] Salmonella Risk in Spray-Dried Dairy Powder
FDA recall H-0640-2026 (Class I) involves Spray Dried Dairy Powder testing positive for salmonella in finished product. This affects all dairy powder and milk-based ingredient supplies used in snacks, beverages, and baked goods.
Action Required (today):
- Contact all dairy powder and milk ingredient suppliers for Salmonella COA (Certificate of Analysis) covering the last 3 production batches.
- Review HACCP plans for dairy-based products, focusing on raw material receiving and finished product storage.
- Implement incoming inspection for every batch of dairy powder before use in production.
Source: FDA recall #H-0640-2026