Mason County Food Program

06/15/2026

RECALL/OUTBREAK of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationwide through Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com from July 2025 to June 2026.
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Do not use Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

06/15/2026

DO NOT harvest or consume shellfish from Hood Canal
For updates, please call:
Biotoxin Hotline 1-800-562-5632
DOH Recreational Shellfish Program (360) 236-3330
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/biotoxins/paralytic-shellfish-poisoning

⚠️ Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Alert! ⚠️
Dangerous levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning have been detected in the Hood Canal. For your safety, DO NOT harvest or eat any shellfish from the Hood Canal in Mason County until further notice.
For updates, please call:
Biotoxin Hotline 1-800-562-5632

DOH Recreational Shellfish Program (360) 236-3330

Mason County Public Health and Human Services (360) 427-9670 x400

05/22/2026

Below is a summary of April 2026 Food Establishment inspections. Red points are critical violations. Blue points are good retail practices. Risk categories are the levels of process complexity used in the food establishment. Full inspection reports are available here:
https://masoncountywa.gov/departments/public_health/environmental_health/food_safety/food_safety_inspections.php

04/29/2026

RECALL - Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Recalls Powdered Beverage Mixes Because They May Be Contaminated with Salmonella. - Includes multiple hot chocolate and frappe mixes.
Please read the full recall for all Product Names and Lot Numbers.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contaminati

04/14/2026

RECALL - Potential Food-Borne Illness - Botulism
GOOD BRAIN TONIC - Distributed Nationwide and via Internet sales.
Please read the full recall summary below, including label images and UPC codes for the product.

Liquid Blenz Corp of Rockville Center, NY is recalling all codes of Good Brain Tonic because of Botulism potential. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Diffic

04/07/2026

Below is a summary of March 2026 Food Establishment inspections. Red points are critical violations. Blue points are good retail practices. Risk categories are the levels of process complexity used in the food establishment. Full inspection reports are available here: https://masoncountywa.gov/departments/public_health/environmental_health/food_safety/food_safety_inspections.php -788

03/20/2026

February 2026 Food Safety Inspection Summary Report.
Full inspection reports can be found here: https://masoncountywa.gov/departments/public_health/environmental_health/food_safety/food_safety_inspections.php

02/26/2026

RECALL: Great Value Cottage Cheese
MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. While no illnesses or hospitalizations associated with the recalled products have been reported to date, consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to young and elderly individuals and to immunocompromised individuals.

MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. While no il...

02/23/2026

January 2026 Food Safety Inspection Summary Report.
Full inspection reports can be found here:
https://masoncountywa.gov/departments/public_health/environmental_health/food_safety/food_safety_inspections.php

02/19/2026

SAFETY ALERT! Oysters from British Columbia, Canada.

FDA is advising restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell—and consumers not to eat—certain oysters from Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd. (British Columbia, Canada) due to possible norovirus contamination.

Brands: Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, Stellar Bay Gold
Harvest dates: 12/30/25, 1/20/26, 1/26/26, 1/29/26
States: CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, MD, NV, NY, PA, WA
https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-oysters-6