Friday, March 16, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending 3/16/18

Mislabeled Cinnamon Rolls - A Seattle, WA firm is recalling 106 units of Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls because it may contain undeclared Egg.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the some of the Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake units, which contain egg, were mislabeled as Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls. The Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls labels do not list Egg in the label. [Labeling mistake]

Potential Allergen Carry-over Issue in Nuts A MN  is voluntarily recalling various products roasted in their facility and sold in consumer packaging that may contain undeclared peanuts and various tree nuts.  The recall was initiated after the potential for allergen cross-contact was identified during an inspection by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The issue was caused by a breakdown in the company's production scheduling processes.  Basically, they had carryover from product to product for every nut specific allergen - Peanuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Filberts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pistachios. [Scheduling and allergen clean out between products]

Wrong Sauce Packet - A NY retailer is recalling their Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC7-66630-98023) with a best-by of 7/4/18 or 7/5/18 because the product may contain undeclared egg.   The recall was initiated because an employee in one store discovered that the incorrect sauce had been packaged and labeled incorrectly. [Incorrect addition of sauce packet]

Wrong Label on Alka-Seltzer - Bayer is voluntarily recalling select Alka-Seltzer Plus® packages  because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.

Wrong Cookies in the Cookie Bag - Chris’s Cookies has recalled one lot of its Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie 12 Oz (340g) Bags (Barcode#: 0068 0752) after a report that Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies were discovered in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Bag, and therefore the product may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a bag labeled as Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies instead contained Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies. While there is a warning statement on the label that the product may contain traces of peanuts, “peanuts” is not listed as an ingredient.  [Wrong bags?]

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600725.htm
Schwartz Brothers Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2018


Contact
Consumers  Schwartz Brothers Bakery   206-623-3134

Announcement
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Schwartz Brothers Bakery of Seattle, WA is recalling 106 units of Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls because it may contain undeclared Egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls was distributed to QFC stores in Washington state.

The Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls is packaged in a 16 oz. plastic clamshell container and sold under the Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand. The product UPC is 7 17887 65082 1, and is coded with the sell by date 03/15/18.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the some of the Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake units, which contain egg, were mislabeled as Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls. The Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls labels do not list Egg in the label.

Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Egg, and have purchased Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls with the affected sell by date 3/15/18, are urged not to consume it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Schwartz Brothers Bakery at 206-623-3134 for more information.

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


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600560.htm
Midwest Northern Nut Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert On Various Undeclared Allergens In Their Nut And Seed Snack Products
For Immediate Release
March 10, 2018

Contact
Consumers Midwest Northern Nut  1-800-328-5502

Midwest Northern Nut of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling various products roasted in their facility and sold in consumer packaging that may contain undeclared peanuts and various tree nuts (listed below). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and various tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide. Consumers may have purchased the products at the Midwest Northern Nut retail store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or through their website (www.mnnut.com). The product comes in various package sizes, noted below. Lot codes affected include the numbers 002180 through 061180, with one additional digit at the end indicating batch number.
Product listing - https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600560.htm

No complaints of illness or reactions have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after the potential for allergen cross-contact was identified during an inspection by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The issue was caused by a breakdown in the company's production scheduling processes. FDA is aware of this recall.

Production of roasted products has been suspended until the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased the indicated products are urged to contact the company at 1-800-328-5502.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600691.htm
Wegmans Food Markets Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. Sold in the Sushi Department
For Immediate Release
March 10, 2018

Contact
Consumers  1-855-934-3663

Announcement
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC7-66630-98023) with a best-by of 7/4/18 or 7/5/18 because the product may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. This product (1.5 oz. cup) is sold individually and is also packaged with the two packaged Sushi/Asian products listed below, which are also being recalled:

Wegmans Avocado Summer Roll, 2 Pack, 5 oz.
UPC: 2-48762-00000 or 2-48920-00000
Only packages with a use by date of 3/10/18 are affected.

Wegmans Assorted Gyoza (Dumplings), Family Pack, 17 oz.
UPC: 2-48798-00000 or 2-48963-00000
Only packages with a use by date of 3/9/18 to 3/12/18 are affected.

The individual cups of Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and the packaged Sushi/Asian products that contained the individual cups were sold in various Wegmans 95 stores located in NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD and MA.

There have been no injuries or illnesses reported to date associated with this product. The recall was initiated because a Wegmans employee in one store discovered that the incorrect sauce had been packaged and labeled incorrectly.

Wegmans will place automated phone calls to customers who purchased the products using their Shoppers Club card.

Customers who purchased the recalled product from Wegmans should return it to the service desk for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans consumer affairs department toll free at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm601371.htm
Bayer Issues Voluntary Recall of Alka-Seltzer Plus® Products
For Immediate Release
March 15, 2018

Contact
Consumers  Bayer Consumer Relations  1-800-986-0369
Media  Jennifer Brendel  jennifer.brendel@bayer.com  (607) 859-2227

Announcement

Bayer is voluntarily recalling Alka-Seltzer Plus® packages that:
•Were sold only in the U.S. at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Kroger (including Dillons Food Stores, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, Ralphs, King Soopers and Smith’s Food and Drug) after February 9, 2018.
•Can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall (please see attached photos).

The affected packages are being recalled because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.

The ingredients listed on the front sticker of the carton may potentially be different from the ingredients listed on the back of the carton. This may lead consumers to ingest a product to which they may have an allergy or anaphylactic reaction, an ingredient which may be contraindicated for their medical condition or they intend to otherwise avoid. There may be potential for serious health consequences. To date, no complaint has been received that resulted in an adverse health consequence.

The Alka-Seltzer Plus products subject to the recall are intended to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with cold and flu, such as cough, congestion, fever and/or mucus.

Bayer is notifying retailers electronically and by certified mail and is arranging for return of all recalled product.

Consumers who purchased packages of Alka-Seltzer Plus that are being recalled should stop using the product and contact Bayer with questions, to report any issues experienced or for instructions about how to receive a refund.

Consumers with questions about this recall can contact Bayer Consumer Relations at: 1-800-986-0369 (available Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET). Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Consumers may also report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
•Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
•Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm601433.htm
Chris’s Cookies Recalls Chocolate Chip Cookies Due to Undeclared Peanuts
For Immediate Release
March 16, 2018

Contact
Consumers  201-288-8881

Announcement
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Chris’s Cookies has recalled one lot of its Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie 12 Oz (340g) Bags (Barcode#: 0068 0752) after a report that Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies were discovered in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Bag, and therefore the product may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product.

The recalled product was distributed to Trader Joe’s stores in ONLY the following states: CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, Northern Virginia, PA, RI, VT and Washington D.C. The affected products are stickered on the side of the bag with Lot CODE: 2060 and date codes SELL BY 031218 through 031818

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a bag labeled as Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies instead contained Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies. While there is a warning statement on the label that the product may contain traces of peanuts, “peanuts” is not listed as an ingredient.

No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date. All of the affected Chocolate Chip Cookies have been removed from sale and destroyed. Consumers, who have purchased the affected product and have a peanut allergy, please do not eat it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact the company at 201-288-8881 with any questions, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT.

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