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Friday, April 13, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending 4/13/18

State Laboratory Detects Undeclared Sulfites on Potatoes - A Miami, FL food company is voluntarily recalling its ten-ounce packages of La Marinera Brand Dried Yellow Potatoes because it may contain undeclared sulfites, a chemical that cause allergic-like symptoms.  The voluntary recall was initiated after routine sampling by the Florida State Department of Agriculture and analysis by food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the product, which were not declared on the label. [operations issue if it was added outside of label, or a label design issue if sulfites are normally added and was not included when label was made]

Mislabeled Sauce - Cookwell & Company Is voluntarily recalling potentially up to 6,522 units of its Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce because it may contain undeclared soy, wheat and fish.  This recall was voluntarily issued by the company after it discovered that the product was unintentionally mislabeled [Operations - labeling issue].

Plain Chocolate Lid on Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream - Stewart’s Shops Corp. is recalling units of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream because they may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a Stewart’s pint Chocolate ice cream lid had been found on a Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream container.[Operations - Labeling / packaging issue]

Wrong Ingredient Adds Undeclared Allergens to Bruschetta Mix - Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is recalling packaged Bruschetta Mixes and Dips because they may contain undeclared milk and soy  According to the report, "The recall was initiated after products that may contain milk and soy were packaged into containers that did not declare the presence of milk and soy. Subsequent investigation indicates that an incorrect ingredient may have been used to produce the product." [Operations - batching error].

Egg Detected By Government Testing - Seoul Trading Corp. is recalling Dong Won brand [breaded] Frozen Shrimp Cutlet from the marketplace because it contains egg which is not declared on the label  This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. [Some types of breading have egg, some don't, so there was either carryover from a previous product, or the breading used had egg which was not caught somewhere in processing or formulation].

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604556.htm
Guixens Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in La Marinera Brand Dried Yellow Potatoes
For Immediate Release
April 12, 2018


Contact
Consumers  305-634-0500

Announcement

Guixens Food Group, Inc., of Miami, FL, is voluntarily recalling its ten-ounce packages of La Marinera Brand Dried Yellow Potatoes because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The above-mentioned product was distributed to and available for purchase at retail supermarkets in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, California, and Tennessee.

The affected La Marinera Brand Dried Yellow Potatoes come in a 10-ounce, clear plastic bag marked with "Dried Yellow Potatoes - Papa Seca AmariIla" on the label with an expiration date of July 2018. The product UPC code is 7-42287-73054-5.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The voluntary recall was initiated after routine sampling by the Florida State Department of Agriculture and analysis by food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the product, which were not declared on the label.

Consumers who have purchased La Marinera Brand Dried Yellow Potatoes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-634-0500, Mondays-Fridays, 9:00AM-4:00PM EST.



Cookwell & Company Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy, Wheat and Fish Allergen in Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce with a “Best By” Date of “10 Nov 18”
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2018
Contact
Consumers  Cookwell & Company  800-903-7087
Announcement
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Cookwell & Company Is voluntarily recalling potentially up to 6,522 units of its Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce because it may contain undeclared soy, wheat and fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce jars were only distributed in the state of Texas.

The product comes in a 24 oz. glass jar, that is marked with a “BEST BY” date of “10 NOV 18” on the top shoulder of the jar (approximately ½-1” over the label). Please see the attached picture as a reference. The UPC code for the recalled product is: 0 91037 60929 8.

This product was produced on November 10, 2016. No illnesses have been reported to date, there are no other safety concerns for people who do not have a soy, wheat or fish allergy. This recall was voluntarily issued by the company after it discovered that the product was unintentionally mislabeled. Consumers who have purchased 24 oz. jars of Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce with a “BEST BY” date of “10 NOV 18” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 903-7087, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, CST.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604135.htm
Stewart’s Shops Issues Allergy Alert on Pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
For Immediate Release
April 9, 2018
Contact
Consumers  518-581-1200 ext. 2130
Announcement
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Stewart’s Shops Corp. is recalling units of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream because they may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected product was distributed in upstate New York and Southern Vermont.

The Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream is packaged in a 16 oz. cardboard container, UPC 0 82086 44468 8. Affected units have a Sell By code date of 08/23/18 which can be found on the bottom of the package. All other expiration code dates of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream are not affected by this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. For consumers who are not allergic to peanuts, there is no safety issue with this product.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a Stewart’s pint Chocolate ice cream lid had been found on a Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream container.

Customers who purchased Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream with a Sell By code date of 08/23/18 can return them to their local Stewart’s Shops for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Stewart’s Consumer Affairs Department at 518-581-1200 ext. 2130, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30 pm.






https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604026.htm
Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces A Voluntary Recall of Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips Because of Undeclared Soy and Milk
For Immediate Release
April 6, 2018

Contact
Consumers  Cut Fruit Express Inc.  651-438-8834

Announcement

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling packaged Bruschetta Mixes and Dips distributed through 4/4/2018, with Use-by Dates as listed below, since they may contain undeclared milk and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The voluntary recall extends only to the products with the Use-by Dates listed below and sold to distributors or retailers in Minnesota.  The distributors may have distributed the product to other states.

Brand Product  Pack Size  UPC  Use-by Date
Food Service Bruschetta Dip 5 lb. N/A 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
H. Brooks Bruschetta Dip 5 lb. 038232389143 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018
H. Brooks- Taste Buds Bruschetta Mix 12 oz 038232374033 4/5/2018 - 4/12/2018
SuperValu- Cub Quick & Easy Bruschetta Mix 12 oz 038232374033 4/5/2018 – 4/12/2018

No illnesses have been reported specific to the Cut Fruit Express Products that are the subject of this voluntary, precautionary recall.

The recall was initiated after products that may contain milk and soy were packaged into containers that did not declare the presence of milk and soy. Subsequent investigation indicates that an incorrect ingredient may have been used to produce the product.

No other Cut Fruit Express products, other than those listed above, are included in the recall.

Consumers who may have purchased the affected product are advised not to eat any of the affected product, immediately dispose of the product or return the product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 651-438-8834.

Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories.

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. has earned an outstanding safety record and has taken immediate precautionary measures to protect public health by issuing this voluntary recall. Cut Fruit Express service representatives have already contacted all customers impacted and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce.

Canadian Food Agency
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2018-04-12/eng/1523543758107/1523543758481
Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Dong Won brand Frozen Shrimp Cutlet recalled due to undeclared egg
Recall date:April 12, 2018
Reason for recall:Allergen - Egg 
Hazard classification:Class 1 
Company / Firm:Seoul Trading Corp. 
Distribution:Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Possibly National
Extent of the distribution:Retail 
Reference number:12164 

Recall details

Ottawa, April 12, 2018 - Seoul Trading Corp. is recalling Dong Won brand Frozen Shrimp Cutlet from the marketplace because it contains egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product described below.


Recalled products
Brand Name  Common Name  Size   Code(s) on Product  UPC
Dong Won   Frozen Shrimp Cutlet   480 g   All lot codes where egg is not declared on the label   8 801047 321842
 

What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
If you have an allergy to egg, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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•View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process


Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.


Illnesses

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.


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