This Week in Mislabeled Product - 9/22/17

A CA company is recalling Tasty Treats Nonpareils Milk Chocolate because it contains undeclared milk.  Yep, a milk chocolate product and forgot the milk on the label as an ingredient and as an allergen.  Note though, the label did have a precautionary statement that says processed in a facility that processes milk products, but it need to claim milk as an ingredient.  The problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's label review process.

A NY firm is recalling the following products because an allergenic ingredient, milk, was not declared in labeling. CFIA detection initially found this issue, and we are voluntarily recall the similar ingredients of other products


FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm576841.htm
First Source Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Tasty Treats Nonpareils Milk Chocolate
For Immediate Release
September 20, 2017



Contact
Consumers 1-716-389-0264
Media Joe Margarucci  716-389-0264
Announcement
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First Source of Pico Rivera, CA, is recalling Tasty Treats Nonpareils Milk Chocolate because it contains undeclared milk.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled item was distributed in the state of California through Bristol Farms retail stores.

The Product is sold in a 5oz size plastic pouch containing round chocolate discs with colorful sprinkles (nonpareils)  with a green paper label at top that states Tasty Treats, Nonpareils Milk Chocolate Bristol Farms with UPC 7 97299 00476 4 distributed between 12/20/2016 and 9/20/2017.

One illness/allergic reaction has been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Milk was distributed in packaging that contained the incorrect ingredient statement which did not reveal the presence of Milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's label review process.

Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to destroy the product.  Consumers with questions may contact First Source at 1-716-389-0264, Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm, EST.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm577119.htm
America New York Ri Wang Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Seafood Products
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2017
Contact
Consumers 1-718-628-8999

Announcement

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America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. ltd is recalling the following products because an allergenic ingredient, milk, was not declared in labelling. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

CFIA detection initially found this issue, and we are voluntarily recall the similar ingredients of other products.

Product was distributed in the following states NY, NJ, MA, RI, PA, MD, IL, and reached consumers via retail stores. The products were also distributed to food service providers.

The product is sold frozen. The recall includes all lot numbers of the following products.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased the above products are urged to return them to the Manufacturer for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-628-8999, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm EST.