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Friday, September 15, 2017

This Week in Mislabeled Product - ending 9-15-17

A CA company is recalling "272 cases of one specific lot of its 4-4 ounce packages of "San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt" bearing a UPC bar code of 47502 19701 because the individual cups inside the carton may be mislabeled as Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise and does not declare "milk"........The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer inquiry into a label inconsistency; the cups within the 4-pack sleeve were labeled as Seafood Salad made with Real Mayonnaise while the outer carton was Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt."

A Michigan company is recalling approximately 123 pounds of meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens,  The product contains soy which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered during routine label verification checks

A retail operation in the upper Midwest US is recalling packages of its American Rye Bread and Caraway Bread, which contain undeclared allergens (milk, soy and egg) as a result of an update to the ingredient profile from the manufacturer of the base.  This appears to be one of those supplier related issues where the supplier makes a change in an ingredient.

A Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Noor Dates Pitted because it may contain undeclared coconut, an allergen.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing coconut was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of coconut.

 A NY firm is recalling its 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES and CHERRY VALLEY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.



Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Single Serve Cups of San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt
For Immediate Release
September 8, 2017
Contact
Consumers 1-855-207-2758  Media Dale Jabour  1-800-807-7335



Announcement

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Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is recalling 272 cases of one specific lot of its 4-4 ounce packages of "San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt" bearing a UPC bar code of 47502 19701 because the individual cups inside the carton may be mislabeled as Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise and does not declare "milk". The outer carton is correct and has the correct ingredient statement which declares "milk". People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled product was distributed through retail stores in Arizona, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Indiana, and Georgia.

The product comes in a 4 pack of 4 ounce single serve cups, the outer carton has the Use By date code 10/15/17 B10 on the back of the carton. The Use by date of 10/15/17 B10 is also printed on the side of the individual cups.

Carton: UPC 47502 19701 San Francisco Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt
4 - 4 oz. (113 g) cups - Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454 g

Single Serve Cup: UPC 47502 19001 San Francisco Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise Net Wt. 4 oz.

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

The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer inquiry into a label inconsistency; the cups within the 4-pack sleeve were labeled as Seafood Salad made with Real Mayonnaise while the outer carton was Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt.

This product may be safely consumed by individuals who are not allergic to milk and have no other concern with milk.

Consumers who have purchased 4 - 4 oz. (16 oz.) packages of "Seafood Salad made with Greek Yogurt with Use By date 10/15/17 B10" may return them to the place of purchase for a

full refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1- 855-207-2758 Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Time.



https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2017/recall-100-2017-release
Northside Noodle Company Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall 100-2017
Health Risk: High Sep 8, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs Sarah R. Lichtman  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2017 – Northside Noodle Company, an Iron Mountain, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The frozen pork and beef meatball mix items were produced on June 6, 2017, June 27, 2017 and Aug. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
1-lb. polystyrene foam packages containing “Ragazzo’s ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALL MIX,” with lot codes 2008, 2024 and 2044.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M10062” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail location in Michigan.

The problem was discovered during routine label verification checks.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Mark Pugh, President, Northside Noodle Company at (906) 779-2181.


FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm575379.htm
Coborn’s, Inc.’s Issues Recall of American Rye Bread and Caraway Rye Bread Due To Undeclared Allergens
For Immediate Release
September 9, 2017

Contact
Consumers 1-844-700-6673

Announcement
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Coborn's, Inc. is recalling packages of its American Rye Bread and Caraway Bread, which contain undeclared allergens (milk, soy and egg) as a result of an update to the ingredient profile from the manufacturer of the base. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk, Soy, and/or Eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed and sold at Coborn’s and Cash Wise Stores in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota; Marketplace Foods stores in Western Wisconsin; and CobornsDelivers in the Twin Cities Metro area. The UPCs for the products are as follows:

Product  UPC
American Rye  7-33147-20150-3
Caraway Rye  7-33147-20155-8

Guests who are allergic to soy, milk and/or egg should destroy this product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. This impacts items with an expiration date of September 7 or earlier. Guests who have stored this product in a freezer from a previous purchase are encouraged to follow these same procedures.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. Guests with questions may call 1-844-700-6673 between the hours of 8:00am-11:00pm Monday-Saturday and 9:30am-11:00pm on Sundays.


Natural Grocers Issues Recall on Organic Deglet Dates Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens
For Immediate Release
September 13, 2017
Contact
Consumers 303-986-4600, ext. 80531
Media  Amy Brophy 303-986-4600, ext. 80512

Announcement

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Noor Dates Pitted because it may contain undeclared coconut, an allergen.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to coconut run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags varying in weight and bearing the “Natural Grocers” label. Only packages bearing 198-17 as the packed on date are subject to recall.  The packed on date can be found in the bottom left-hand corner of the label.

Random Weight UPC Code Starting  Description Packed On Date
200129xxxxxx Organic Deglet Noor Dates Pitted 198-17

The product was distributed to 45 Natural Grocers’ stores located in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers’ stores in those states at: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locations.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing coconut was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of coconut.

To date, the company has received no reports of illness. Consumers who may have purchased this product should return it to the store for credit or refund.  Anyone allergic to coconut should not consume this product.

The lot in question has been removed from sale and replaced with correctly labeled product.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Customer Service at 303-986-4600, ext. 80531, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST)


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm575671.htm
Cherry Valley Marketplace Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in “Cherry Valley Vanilla Cupcakes” and “Cherry Valley Chocolate Cupcakes”
For Immediate Release
September 12, 2017

Contact
Consumers  516-292-2090

Announcement

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Cherry Valley Marketplace, West Hempstead, NY, is recalling its 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES and CHERRY VALLEY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES and CHERRY VALLEY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES, were distributed in NY, NJ and CT. The products come in 12 ounces, clear plastic package marked with barcode # 00004961147 and # 00004961130, respectively, with an expiration date of 09/20/2017 and 09/30/17, stamped on the top.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 12-ounce packages of CHERRY VALLEY VANILLA CUPCAKES and CHERRY VALLEY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES, are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 516-292-2090.


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