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Friday, April 6, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending 4/6/18

Cup of Salad with Right Lid and Wrong Side Label - A Wisconsin establishment, is recalling approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the products contain tree nuts, specifically cashews, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.   "The problem was discovered on April 2, 2018 when the firm was notified by a customer that the deli cup container for the curry chicken salad products had a correct label on the lid, but an incorrect label on the side of the cup. The firm inadvertently labeled the side of the containers with labels for Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip, which does not contain cashews. Therefore, tree nuts (cashews) are not listed in the ingredient statement applied to the side of the cup."  [Processing error at labeling].

Supplier Issue with Peanut Cross Contact - Izzy’s Ice Cream, LLC is voluntarily recalling limited numbers of its Maple Nut Ice Cream pints following a supplier’s recall of walnuts due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut residue. The recall was initiated after receiving notification from the nut supplier, Midwest Northern Nut, that nuts used in Maple Nut Ice Cream may have possible cross-contact with a peanut allergen. [Supplier Control of Allergens]

Label Challenges Associated with Newly Acquired Brand -Sulfites Missing on Labels - Austin, TX, is recalling its 60 gram bars of EXO Blueberry Vanilla, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Apple Cinnamon bars because they may contain undeclared sulfites.The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the apricots used in the products contain sulfur dioxide as a preservative, and the packaging did not reflect the presence of sulfites. Aspire Food Group recently acquired full rights to the Exo brand, including product recipes, from Exo, Inc on February 23, 2018. As part of our audit of Exo, Inc's recipes, our manufacturing team identified this labeling error. All warehoused products that were manufactured after February 23, 2018 will be reconditioned to declare sulfites. All recalled products manufactured prior to February 23, 2018 will be destroyed, in addition to any product returned from customers regardless of manufacture date. [

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-029-2018-release
Good Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall
029-2018
Health Risk: High 
 Apr 3, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs  Autumn Canaday  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2018 – Good Foods Group, LLC, a Pleasant Prairie, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain tree nuts, specifically cashews, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The ready-to-eat curry chicken salad items were produced on March 27, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

•130-lbs of 32 oz. deli cups with “GOOD FOODS, CURRY CHICKEN SALAD, MADE WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN” on the deli cup lid and “GOOD FOODS, ARTICHOKE & JALAPENO DIP, WITH rBST-FREE* GREEK YOGURT” on the side of the deli cup. The product bears lot code 489221-2B, with a time stamp range of 23:30 to 00:30.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-45623” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered on April 2, 2018 when the firm was notified by a customer that the deli cup container for the curry chicken salad products had a correct label on the lid, but an incorrect label on the side of the cup. The firm inadvertently labeled the side of the containers with labels for Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip, which does not contain cashews. Therefore, tree nuts (cashews) are not listed in the ingredient statement applied to the side of the cup.

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 that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being 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 with questions about the recall can contact Good Foods Consumer Relations at 1 (844) 872-6999. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jim Garsow, vice president of marketing for Good Foods Group, LLC, at (262) 806-0191.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm603792
Recall of Certain Lots of Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Peanuts
For Immediate Release
March 16, 2018
Contact
Consumers  Owner Jeff Sommers  (651) 341-7709
General Manager Shannon Leach  shannon@izzysicecream.com(612) 554-5196

Announcement
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Izzy’s Ice Cream, LLC is voluntarily recalling limited numbers of its Maple Nut Ice Cream pints following a supplier’s recall of walnuts due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut residue. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products

Product Information

The products were produced on January 29th, 2018, February 6th, 2018, February 12th, 2018, February 19th, 2018 and February 27th, 2018 and can be identified by the following codes on the bottom of the pint:

18012729 18020312
18024706 18028819
18025206 18020327
18028806

Only Maple Nut Ice Cream products with these codes are affected. All other Izzy’s Ice Cream products are safe to eat.

Action Request
•Please immediately examine any Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream you have to determine if you have any recalled product.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after receiving notification from our nut supplier, Midwest Northern Nut, that nuts used in Maple Nut Ice Cream may have possible cross-contact with a peanut allergen.

For questions or information regarding this recall, please contact the following individuals: Izzy’s Owner Jeff Sommers (651-341-7709) or Izzy’s General Manager Shannon Leach (612-554-5196, shannon@izzysicecream.com).

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm603885
Aspire Food Group Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Exo Bars
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2018

Contact
Consumers 512-524-0037

Announcement
View Product Photos

Aspire Food Group of Austin, TX, is recalling its 60 gram bars of EXO Blueberry Vanilla, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Apple Cinnamon bars because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled EXO bars were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The product comes in a film wrapper marked with the following lots/Best By dates on the underside of the wrapper.
•Blueberry Vanilla: 26DEC2018 and 06APR2018 (UPC: 861703000069)
•Peanut Butter & Jelly: 27DEC2018 and 09APR2018 (UPC: 861703000014)
•Apple Cinnamon: 08APR2018 (UPC: 861703000014)

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the apricots used in the products contain sulfur dioxide as a preservative, and the packaging did not reflect the presence of sulfites. Aspire Food Group recently acquired full rights to the Exo brand, including product recipes, from Exo, Inc on February 23, 2018. As part of our audit of Exo, Inc's recipes, our manufacturing team identified this labeling error. All warehoused products that were manufactured after February 23, 2018 will be reconditioned to declare sulfites. All recalled products manufactured prior to February 23, 2018 will be destroyed, in addition to any product returned from customers regardless of manufacture date.

Consumers who have purchased these lots of EXO bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 512-524-0037 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Central Time).


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