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Friday, October 6, 2017

This Week in Mislabeled Product - 10/6/17

Dean Dairy is voluntarily recalling one-gallon size Tampico® Tropical Punch sold in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy that has the “Best By” code date of 12-27-17 because this product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen. "Due to a manufacturing error, milk became mixed with the Tropical Punch with the “Best By” date of 12-27-17. To date, no complaints or reactions have been reported."

A WA establishment is recalling Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, because it may contain undeclared egg. "One allergic reaction complaint has been CONFIRMED to date. The recall was initiated after the product was tested for presence of egg, and was confirmed. Because the packaging does not reveal the presence of Egg..."

A MA company is voluntarily recalling Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers because it does not have the proper allergens identified, being peanuts.  "During repacking, the peanut contamination was discovered in the sealed bulk containers of the product."

A San Antonio, Tex. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,150 pounds of diced chicken thighs due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.  "The problem was discovered on Oct. 2, 2017 when a consumer noticed an incorrect label and notified the company, which then notified FSIS."

An Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,222 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the products are mislabeled as beef pot roast but the package actually contains beef meatloaf....whichh contains wheat and soybean oil, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered on October 4, 2017, when a consumer reported that they purchased a product labeled as beef pot roast but actually contained beef meatloaf.


FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm578435.htm
Dean Dairy Conducts Voluntary Recall of Tampico® Brand Tropical Punch in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin Because It May Contain Undeclared Allergen (Milk)
For Immediate Release
October 2, 2017



Contact
Consumers 1-800-587-2259
Media Jamaison Schuler (214) 721-7766

Announcement
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Impacts only the gallon-size Tropical Punch flavor of Tampico® bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy and sold in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. All affected product has the “Best By” date of 12-27-17.

Dean Dairy is voluntarily recalling one-gallon size Tampico® Tropical Punch sold in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy that has the “Best By” code date of 12-27-17 because this product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.

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. While this product has not been linked to any illness related to allergens at this time, Dean Dairy is taking this precautionary measure because the Tropical Punch bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy with the “Best By” code date of 12-27-27 may contain milk, an allergen, which has not been declared on the packaging.

Size Name UPC # Date Plant Code
Gallon Tampico® Tropical Punch 095188031281 “BEST BY” date of 12-27-17 1738

Due to a manufacturing error, milk became mixed with the Tropical Punch with the “Best By” date of 12-27-17. To date, no complaints or reactions have been reported.

The affected product has a “BEST BY” date of 12-27-17, and was sold by retailers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The carton carries the above referenced Universal Product Code (UPC) and plant code 1738.

This recall does not impact any other products, including any other Tampico flavors, beyond the specific Tropical Punch flavor of Tampico product bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy and sold in gallons with the specific code date of 12-27-17, nor does it impact Tampico Tropical Punch product bottled or distributed by bottlers other than Dean Dairy. No Dean Dairy products or other branded products are affected.

Consumers who purchased any of the products listed above may discard it and return the product package to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact 1-800-587-2259 between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this voluntary recall.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm578711.htm
Tai Foong Usa Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Product
For Immediate Release

October 3, 2017

Contact
Consumers Bart Cox 800-388-3666 #200

Announcement
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TAI FOONG USA of Seattle, WA is recalling Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or egg products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Individuals who are not allergic to eggs may safely consume this product.

Product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah and Alaska and were purchased exclusively at Costco beginning January 2017.

Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup; Net weight 3.94lb (1.79kg) 63oz; 6 bowl pack. One allergic reaction complaint has been CONFIRMED to date. The recall was initiated after the product was tested for presence of egg, and was confirmed. Because the packaging does not reveal the presence of Egg the product was immediately pulled from the shelves at Costco and destroyed, all other product was identified and isolated in the cold storage facilities and placed on hold to be properly labeled.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Tai Foong USA is asking consumers to return product to the store where purchased to request a full refund if there is an allergy concern. Affected product should then be discarded in a secure place and not consumed.

For more information please visit www.northernchef.com or contact 800-388-3666 #200


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm578718.htm
Sid Wainer & Son® Initiates Class 1 Recall for Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers Due to Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
October 3, 2017

Contact
Consumers 1-800-423-8333
Media Gary Marcotte gmarcotte@SidWainer.com (800) 423-8333 x 340

Announcement
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sid Wainer & Son® of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley® brand Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers because it does not have the proper allergens identified, being peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product is packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container labeled as Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers, packaged in 1 ounce sizes. The cases contain 12 1 oz units each.

Product best by dates include 9/11/2018, 9/22/2018 and 9/26/2018.

Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers were distributed Nationwide in retail stores and grocery chains.

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

During repacking, the peanut contamination was discovered in the sealed bulk containers of the product.

Consumers who have purchased 1 ounce packages of Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers, please destroy the above mentioned product if your company is in possession of it.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333 at extension 168 or 119 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

About Sid Wainer & Son®: Sid Wainer & Son®, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son® offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® Line. Sid Wainer & Son® suppliers over 30,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally. To learn more about Sid Wainer & Son, visit www.Sidwainer.com.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2017/recall-105-2017-release
H-E-B Meat Plant Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 
Class II Recall  105-2017  
Health Risk: Low  
Oct 3, 2017  

Congressional and Public Affairs
 Benjamin A. Bell  (202) 720-9113 Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2017 – H-E-B Meat Plant, a San Antonio, Tex. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,150 pounds of diced chicken thighs due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. 

The raw, diced chicken thighs were produced on Sept. 22, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
•1.75-lb. (approximate catch weight per package) plastic shrink wrapped packages of “MI TIENDA PARA TACOS DE POLLO CASERO SEASONED DICED SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS” with a freeze by -/- sell by date of Oct. 12, 2017.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-7231” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

The problem was discovered on Oct. 2, 2017 when a consumer noticed an incorrect label and notified the company, which then notified FSIS.

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.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Dya Campos, at (210) 938-8075.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2017/recall-107-2017-release
Sandridge RMH Acquisition, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 
Class II Recall  107-2017
Health Risk: Low
Oct 5, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs  Autumn Canaday    (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2017 – Sandridge RMH Acquisition, LLC, a Morton Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,222 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are mislabeled as beef pot roast but the package actually contains beef meatloaf. The beef meatloaf product contains wheat and soybean oil, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.

The ready-to-eat homestyle beef pot roast items were produced and packaged on September 6, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]   
•15 oz. plastic trays of “Publix homestyle beef pot roast WITH SEASONED GRAVY” with a lot code of 72487338, a case code of 09080/43303, and a use or freeze by date of December 4, 2017.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17789B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida and Georgia.

The problem was discovered on October 4, 2017, when a consumer reported that they purchased a product labeled as beef pot roast but actually contained beef meatloaf.

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.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Bill Wiedmann, food safety and quality assurance manager, at (309) 291-2112. Media with questions about the recall can contact John Keech, plant manager, at (309) 291-2120.


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