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Monday, October 2, 2017

This Week in Mislabeled Product - ending 9/29/17

A WI firm is voluntarily recalling Waterfront Bistro Tartar Sauce because there is a chance an incorrect back label was attached to the product, which does not correctly identify ingredients that could pose an allergen risk; specifically egg.  From the notice - "The recall was initiated after production checks at our manufacturing facility found the incorrect back label for Hot Cocktail Sauce instead of Tartar Sauce.  ....... The defect identified was caused by a temporary breakdown in our label supplier’s production and quality control processes."

An Illinois establishment is recalling an undetermined amount of smoked turkey products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel while performing routine label verification checks.

A NY firm is recalling its VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX in 18 PACK CARDBOARD BOXES (.6 oz packs), with lot “EXP:17.MAR.2019 1T13.” because they 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 0.6 ounce plastic package, with 18 packets per cardboard box of VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm577561.htm
Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalling Waterfront Bistro Tartar Sauce Due To Possible Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergen
For Immediate Release
September 26, 2017

Contact
Consumers customerservice@silverspringfoods.com 1-800-826-7322
Recall hotline  1-800-280-1968
Albertsons Companies Customer Service  1-877-723-3929

Announcement

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Silver Spring is voluntarily recalling Waterfront Bistro Tartar Sauce because there is a chance an incorrect back label was attached to the product, which does not correctly identify ingredients that could pose an allergen risk; specifically egg.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. 

The recalled product has a Best By date of JUL 31 18 S3551 or AUG 28 18 S3351 and an incorrect UPC barcode: 21130 12242 (Hot Cocktail Sauce). No other Silver Spring or Waterfront Bistro products are affected by the recall. Silver Spring is taking the extra precautionary measure of issuing this recall so that consumers who may have purchased the product are properly made aware.

The recalled product is retailed under the Brand name Waterfront Bistro Tartar Sauce and is distributed at Albertsons, Amigos, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Market Street, Pak N Save, Pavilions, Randall’s, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, & Vons stores in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wyoming.

No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after production checks at our manufacturing facility found the incorrect back label for Hot Cocktail Sauce instead of Tartar Sauce.  The manufacturing lot of labels from our supplier was also utilized in the production dates/lot codes of BEST BY: JUL3118 S3351 and BEST BY:AUG2818 S3351.  The defect identified was caused by a temporary breakdown in our label supplier’s production and quality control processes.

Consumers who have the recalled product in their possession and are allergic to egg should not consume the item. The product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Silver Spring Foods at 1-800-826-7322 Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Standard Time or via Customerservice@silverspringfoods.com.  Consumers may also call our Recall hotline at 1-800280-1968. Customers can also call Albertsons Companies Customer Service at 1-877-723-3929 at any time.

The following product with a Best By date of JUL 31 18 S3351 or AUG 28 18 S3351 and an incorrect back label is subject to this recall. The best by date can be found on the back of the bottle:

USDA Recall Notice
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2017/recall-103-2017-release
Belmont Sausage Co. Recalls Smoked Turkey Drumstick Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall 103-2017
Health Risk: High Sep 29, 2017
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs Selena Kremer (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2017 – Belmont Sausage Co., an Elk Grove Village, Ill. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of smoked turkey products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The smoked turkey drumstick items were produced from September 27, 2015 through September 27, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
•25- to 29-oz. plastic-lined, boxed packages containing 18 pieces of “Wolverine Packing Co. complete protein solutions Smoked Turkey Drumsticks” with lot code 20144.
•20- to 24-oz. plastic-lined, boxed packages containing 20 pieces of “Wolverine Packing Co. complete protein solutions Smoked Turkey Drumsticks” with lot code 20148.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-21309” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to an institutional location in Michigan that further distributed nationwide.

The problem was discovered by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel while performing 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(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Michael Mulica, Co-President, at (847) 302-8011 or mike@belmontsausage.com.

FDA Recall Notice

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm578339.htm
Hong Lee Trading Inc. Issues Allergen Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Vina Café Wake-Up Instant Coffee
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2017

Contact
Consumers (718) 386-2100

Announcement
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Hong Lee Trading Inc., NY, is recalling its VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX in 18 PACK CARDBOARD BOXES (.6 oz packs), with lot “EXP:17.MAR.2019 1T13.” because they 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 VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX were distributed throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The product comes in a 0.6 ounce plastic package, with 18 packets per cardboard box marked with lot “EXP: 17.MAR.2019 1T13” on the bottom of the box.

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 0.6 ounce plastic package, with 18 packets per cardboard box of VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 0.6 ounce plastic package, with 18 packets per cardboard box of VINA CAFÉ WAKE-UP INSTANT COFFEE MIX are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Hong Lee Trading Inc. at (718) 386-2100.

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