This Week in Mislabeled Product - Sept 8, 2017

A grocery chain is recalling semi-sweet chocolate chips because the bags may contain milk chocolate chips and milk is not declared on the label.  While the statement does not tell how the issue was discovered, one could imagine either a some left-over milk chocolate chips left on the packaging line, or someone dumped the wrong chips during packaging operations.

A grocery store chain is recalling assorted muffin four packs that may include a banana nut muffin containing walnuts where that nut allergen not listed on the label.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm574585.htm
Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls ShopRite Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips
September 1, 2017

Contact
Consumers 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748)

Media Maureen Gillespie maureen.gillespie@wakefern.com
(732) 906-5295

Announcement
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Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were sold in 24 oz. bags bearing a UPC bar code of 041190 02668 and Best if Used By dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019.

The recall was issued because the package may contain milk chocolate chips, and milk is not declared in the ingredient statement. No illnesses have been reported but people who are allergic to milk could experience an allergic reaction if they consume the chips. No other package sizes or date codes are being recalled.

“Customers who purchased the chocolate chips may return them for an immediate refund or replacement,” said Karen Meleta, vice president of Consumer and Corporate Communications for Wakefern. “People who are not allergic to milk and those who are not concerned about consuming dairy ingredients may choose not to return the product as it is otherwise safe to eat,” she added.

The product was sold in ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and other retail stores located throughout the Northeast. Wakefern has contacted ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer Price Plus Club customers who have purchased this product to alert them to the recall.

Customer questions or concerns about the recall can be directed to 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm575054.htm
Product Recall By Wegmans Of Assorted Muffins 4 Pack
For Immediate Release
September 5, 2017
Contact
Consumers 1-855-934-3663
Announcement
Recall Date: September 5, 2017
Sold at Wegmans:Yes

Reason for Recall:
The assorted muffin four pack may include a banana nut muffin containing walnuts, an allergen not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to nuts should not consume this product.

How to identify the recalled product:
UPC:    77890-22744

Refund information:
All product may be returned to the customer service desk for a full refund.
For more information, contact:
Wegmans Consumer Affairs at 1-855-934-3663, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.