Friday, May 25, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending 5/25/18

Pre-bake Egg Spray Not Accounted for on Label - New Seasons Market LLC is recalling NSM 8-pack mini butter croissants and 8-pack mini chocolate croissants because they contain undeclared egg. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing egg were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Products were slightly sprayed with egg before baking. [Label design issue]

Buffalo Chicken Calzones Labeled as Ham and Cheese Calzones - A Mass. establishment is recalling approximately 1,881 pounds of ham and cheese calzones due to misbranding - The product is labeled as a ham and cheese calzone, but the package contains a buffalo chicken calzone. [Operations packaging error]

State Lab Detects Undeclared Peanuts in Cookies - A Brooklyn, NY firm is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor”, because they 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.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm608834.htm
New Seasons Market LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Mini Butter Croissants and Mini Chocolate Croissants
For Immediate Release
May 24, 2018

Contact
Consumers  talktous@newseasonsmarket.com
Media  media@newseasonsmarket.com

Announcement
View Product Photos

New Seasons Market LLC is recalling NSM 8-pack mini butter croissants and 8-pack mini chocolate croissants because they contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

In addition, mini chocolate croissants are recalled because they contain undeclared soy lecithin.

Both varieties of mini croissants were distributed in Oregon and Washington to New Seasons Market stores for retail in the Bakery department.

Recalled Product Name  UPC code    Net Wt.  Best By date
Mini Butter Croissants, 8-Pack 840600109044 6 oz Up To 5/27/2018
Mini Chocolate Croissants, 8-Pack 804600109051 7.6 oz Up To 5/27/2018

The mini croissants were packaged in a clear plastic clam-shell container, and labeled as shown in the photos below. The packages were sold from display tables in the Bakery department.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing egg were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Products were slightly sprayed with egg before baking.

There have been no reports of illness to date.

New Seasons is urging customers with any egg health concerns or allergies to return or dispose of the recalled mini croissants for a full refund. Receipts are not required for the return. New Seasons is standing by to answer customer questions at its stores or via email: talktous@newseasonsmarket.com.

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

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/rnr-040-2018
Uno Foods Inc. Recalls Ham and Cheese Calzones Due to Misbranding
Class III Recall
040-2018
May 23, 2018

Congressional and Public Affairs Felicia Thompson (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018 – Uno Foods Inc., a Brockton, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,881 pounds of ham and cheese calzones due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product is labeled as a ham and cheese calzone, but the package contains a buffalo chicken calzone.

The buffalo chicken calzones were produced on May 1, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)]

• Cases of 8-count packages containing 6-oz. individually cello-wrapped “UNO PIZZERIA & GRILL Ham & Cheese handcrafted Calzone” and have a “Best if Used By” date of May 1, 2019, and a “8121” package code.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17426” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed through distribution facilities to retail stores in Chicago and Texas.

The problem was discovered on May 22, 2018, after the firm received a customer’s complaint about the product. The firm notified FSIS of the problem.

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.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or frozen and in consumers’ freezers. 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.

Consumers or members of the press who have questions about the recall can contact Lauren Ares at Guest Relations, lares@unos.com or at 1-866-402-6105.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm608349.htm
Melanie Wholesale Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor
For Immediate Release
May 21, 2018

Contact
Consumers  Sergey Trotsky  1-718-492-8492
Announcement
View Product Photos

Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor”, because they 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 “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor” were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 17.6 oz (500g) clear plastic package with an expiration date (all dates). The product UPC 4770049082126.

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 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with the questions may contact the company at 1-718-492-8492 Attention Sergey Trotsky.

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