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Friday, May 4, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Product - Week Ending 5/4/18

Undeclared Milk in Tortilla Chips - Utz® Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen.

Wrong Label on Pesto - Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 10.25oz Basil Pesto Aioli with an Enjoy By date of 28 Sep 2019 which may contain the undeclared allergen egg.  They state that they inadvertently placed the label for Basil Pesto on a small portion (no more than 732 units) of our most recent production run. Basil Pesto Aioli contains the dairy allergen egg, whereas Basil Pesto does not. [So actually, they are recalling the Basil Pesto, because that is label people will see.  Operations error - labeling]

Product with Gluten Labeled as Gluten Free - Van's Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,584 cases of Van's Gluten Free Waffles  because they were packaged in the Van's Gluten Free Waffle box contains gluten and undeclared milk.  [Operations error - packaging/labeling]

NY State Ag Finds Peanut in Snack Mix - Ethnic Foods Inc. of 76 South Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, is recalling its 19 ounce package of Bhavnagri Mix snack mix because they may contain undeclared peanuts. 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 that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. [Operations - Cross contact during processing]

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm606576.htm
Voluntary Recall of Certain Golden Flake, Good Health, UTZ and Weis Brand Tortilla Chips Because of Possible Milk Allergen
For Immediate Release
May 2, 2018

Contact
Consumers UTZ 1-800-FOR-SNAX
Media George Neiderer, SVP HR gneiderer@utzsnacks.com (717) 637-1759

Announcement

Hanover, PA – Utz® Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products subject to this voluntary recall were distributed to retail outlets in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV.

NO ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE.

The product items and expiration dates being recalled are:
Item Description   UPC Code  Expiration Date  FROM  Expiration Date  TO
Utz 17 oz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips 0-41780-00383-6 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 11.5 oz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips 0-41780-00384-3 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 17 oz Round White Tortilla Chips 0-41780-00385-0 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 11.5 oz Round White Tortilla Chips 0-41780-00387-4 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 52 oz Tortill Chip 4-Pack 0-41780-00388-1 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 64 oz Rount White Tortilla Chips 0-41780-00388-1 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 9 oz Organic Blue Tortilla Chips 0-41780-01317-0 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 9 oz Organic White Tortilla Chips 0-41780-01327-9 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Utz 9 oz Organic Yellow Tortilla Chips 0-41780-01337-9 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Weis 11 oz Restaurant Sytle Tortilla Chips 0-41497-00426-3 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Weis 11 oz No Salt Round Tortilla Chips 0-41497-00427-0 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Weis 11 oz White Round Tortilla Chips 0-41497-00425-6 MAY 26 18 JUN 16 18
Golden Flake TORTIYAHS 12.5 oz Tortilla Chips 0-72080-41000-0 JUN 2 18 JUN 23 18
Good Health 5.5 oz Black Bean Tortilla Chips 7-55355-04100-9 DEC 29 18 DEC 29 18
Good Health 0.143 Black Bean Tortilla Chips 7-55355-05910-3 DEC 15 18 DEC 15 18
Please see below for an example of reading the expiration dates and UPC code:
Bag Front Bag Back Expiration Date Example
Bag Front, expiration date upper right corner
The expiration date may be found in the upper right corner of the bag. Bag Back, UPC code under ingredient label
The UPC code may be found on the back of the bag under the ingredients. Expiration date example
The expiration date is noted as the month, day, year. In this example, June 23, 2018.

No other Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz or Weis Tortilla Chip products are being recalled.

Consumers are urged NOT to eat the products subject to this recall. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange, or they may simply discard it.

For further information please contact the Customer Care Team:
Email: customerservice@utzsnacks.com
Or, call 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time

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

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm606111.htm
Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Basil Pesto Aioli due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Presence of the Dairy Allergen, Egg
For Immediate Release
April 30, 2018

Contact
Consumers  guestservices@stonewallkitchen.com  800-826-1735

Announcement
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Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 10.25oz Basil Pesto Aioli with an Enjoy By date of 28 Sep 2019 which may contain the undeclared allergen egg, as we may have inadvertently placed the label for our Basil Pesto on a small portion of our most recent production run. Basil Pesto Aioli contains the dairy allergen egg, whereas Basil Pesto does not. 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. The case pack is correctly labeled as Basil Pesto Aioli, it is the individual units which may have the incorrect label (Basil Pesto) on the jar.

We began shipping this product on Monday April 23rd, and we have determined that this error was limited to no more than 732 units which were shipped to 38 different wholesale retailers, all of whom have been contacted.

Affected product includes the following details:

Case Markings
•Stonewall Kitchen Basil Pesto Aioli, 10.25 oz., 12 pack
•Enjoy By Date: 28SEP2019
•UPC: 7 11381 31752 5

Unit Markings
•Label: Stonewall Kitchen Basil Pesto, 8 oz.
•Enjoy By Date: 28SEP2019
•UPC: 7 11381 03060 8
•Packaged in a 10.25oz. glass jar

To date, Stonewall Kitchen has not experienced any problems or complaints about these products. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

If consumers have any of the above product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately.

Consumers should contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Guest Services by email at guestservices@stonewallkitchen.com or by phone at 800-826-1735 for refund instructions and any further information.

Enclosed: Photo of Basil Pesto Aioli, Basil Pesto, and Incorrectly Labelled Product.

For more information about Stonewall Kitchen, please visit www.stonewallkitchen.com

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm606033.htm
Van's Foods Voluntarily Recalls Gluten Free Waffles in Eleven States
For Immediate Release
April 27, 2018

Contact
Consumers  Van's Consumer Relations  1-866-886-8456
Media  Caroline Ahn  312-614-6047

Announcement
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Van's Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,584 cases of Van's Gluten Free Waffles with a lot code date of #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018 and UPC CODE 8994730206. The products were distributed solely to food retailers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

The products are being recalled because a limited number of the wrong packaging were used during the production of Van's Belgian Waffles. The product inadvertently packaged in the Van's Gluten Free Waffle box contains gluten and undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

To date, Van's Foods has received no reports of illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the effected products, which was ordered and shipped to retail customers as Van's Belgian HS WF, Item number 30201, Product Lot #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018. The effected retail packages are labeled as Van's Gluten Free Original, Item number 30206, Product Lot #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018. No other Van's branded products are affected by this voluntary recall.

Pkg SKU  Brand  Product Description  Code Date
30206 Van's Van's Gluten Free Original BEST BY : AUG 22 2018
 A640234710-WL2*
Case SKU Brand Product Description Code Date
30201 Van's Van's Belgian HS WF 12/8  BEST BY : AUG 22 2018
 A640234710-WL2

*Van's Gluten Free retail packages with a code containing WL1 are NOT subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products or have questions are requested to contact Van's Consumer Relations department at 1-866-886-8456 for additional information and/or reimbursement.

News media and health department officials who have questions should contact Caroline Ahn at 312-614-6047.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm605939.htm
Ethnic Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Bhavnagri Mix”
For Immediate Release
April 26, 2018

Contact
Consumers 516-767-7400

Announcement
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Ethnic Foods Inc. of 76 South Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, is recalling its 19 ounce package of Bhavnagri Mix snack mix because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Bhavnagri Mix is distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 19 ounce, clear bag marked with lot # 28517, 31917, 33817, 35317, 01118, 02318, 02918, 05118, 07318 on the bottom right corner of the label. The product UPC code is 808550110206.

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 that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.

Consumers who have purchased 19 ounce packages of Bhavnagri Mix are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 516-767-7400.



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