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Saturday, June 16, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products - Ending 6/15/18

There are a few confusing recalls in this report.

Religious Exemption Not Declared - Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 28,346 pounds of poultry, pork, and beef products due to misbranding, - The poultry products were slaughtered under religious exemption, which is not declared on the product label.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Oyster Extract Packet A CA firm is voluntarily recalling Spicy Edamame 7oz, because it contains the undeclared shellfish/crustacean allergen “Oyster Extract” ingredient within the spicy sauce packet.  The recall is a result of the incorrect spice sauce pack being packed within the spicy edamame product.  [I hope someone realized that oysters are a mollusk which is different that crustacean shellfish.]

Pork Casing Not Declared - J Bar B Foods, a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 410,985 pounds of beef brisket smoked sausage products due to an adulterated and misbranded ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain a pork casing, which is not declared on the product label, and may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.  The problem was discovered on June 12, 2018 in response to a customer inquiry that a beef smoked sausage product did not specify pork casing as part of the ingredients statement.  [Not sure of there will be anybody having an allergic reaction, but it still needs to be on the lablel].

Undeclared Milk in Dill Flavoring - Shearer’s Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is recalling Meijer brand 9.5 ounce packages of Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk.  “The issue was discovered when the family of a consumer who suffered an allergic reaction reported the incident to Meijer. Shearer’s Foods, LLC conducted an investigation which indicated that due to human error, a product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.”

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-050-2018-release
Winter Sausage Manufacturing Co. Recalls Poultry and Meat Products due to Misbranding
Class II Recall

050-2018
Health Risk: Low
Jun 14, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs  Autumn Canaday  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 – Winter Sausage Manufacturing Co, an Eastpointe, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 28,346 pounds of poultry, pork, and beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The poultry products were slaughtered under religious exemption, which is not declared on the product label.
The poultry, pork, and beef items were produced on various dates from March 9, 2018 through June 4, 2018. The following products that are subject to recall can be found here. [View Labels (PDF only)]
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-10158” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These items were shipped to retail locations and distributors in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
The problem was discovered on June 12, 2018 by FSIS during routine labeling verification. 
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 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 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.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Ron Eckert, vice president of Winter Sausage Manufacturing Company, at (586) 777-9080, ext. 224.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm610715.htm

World Variety Produce, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Spicy Edamame Because Of Undeclared Allergens
For Immediate Release
June 13, 2018
Contact
Consumers World Variety Produce, Inc.   1-800-588-0151
Announcement
World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling Spicy Edamame 7oz, because it contains the undeclared shellfish/crustacean allergen “Oyster Extract” ingredient within the spicy sauce packet. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Spicy Edamame were distributed through retailers in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Recalled Spicy Edamame can be identified by the following descriptions:

Melissa’s Spicy Edamame

Brand Melissa’s Spicy Edamame
Packaging 7oz Cardboard Sleeve
UPC Code 0-45255-14637-0
BEST USED BY Date
(located on front panel) 5/29/18 through 07/02/18
No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall is a result of the incorrect spice sauce pack being packed within the spicy edamame product.

Consumers who have purchased Melissa’s Spicy Edamame are urged to destroy and dispose of recalled product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-588-0151, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM–6:00 PM PST.

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https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-048-2018-release
J Bar B Foods Recalls Beef Sausage Products due to Adulterated and Misbranded Ingredient
Class II Recall 048-2018
Health Risk: Low
Jun 12, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs  Autumn Canaday  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2018 – J Bar B Foods, a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 410,985 pounds of beef brisket smoked sausage products due to an adulterated and misbranded ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain a pork casing, which is not declared on the product label, and may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

The ready-to-eat beef brisket smoked sausage products were produced on various dates from June 21, 2016 to May 29, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)]

12 oz. vacuum-packed packages of “H-E-B TEXAS HERITAGE SAUSAGE SMOKED WITH NATURAL HARDWOOD BEEF BRISKET.”
Lot codes, packaging dates and other identifying label information may be found here.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 7066” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

The problem was discovered on June 12, 2018 in response to a customer inquiry that a beef smoked sausage product did not specify pork casing as part of the ingredients statement.

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 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 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Adam Bosi, president of J Bar B Foods at (860) 787-7511.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm609810.htm
Shearer’s Foods, LLC Issues an Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Meijer Brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips
For Immediate Release
June 4, 2018

Contact
Consumers -Shearer’s Consumer Affairs Department   1-800-428-6843

Announcement
Shearer’s Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is recalling Meijer brand 9.5 ounce packages of Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk. People who are allergic to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips were distributed to Meijer stores in OH, MI, IN, IL, KY, and WI from April 20, 2018 until May 29, 2018.

The product comes in a 9.5 ounce bag marked with the UPC # 719283594365 and with sell by dates on the package between 07/16/18 and 08/13/18. A total of 2,450 cases were affected. All but 177 cases of the recalled Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips were shipped to Meijer distribution centers.

The remaining cases were caught prior to shipment and are in the process of being destroyed.

The issue was discovered when the family of a consumer who suffered an allergic reaction reported the incident to Meijer. Shearer’s Foods, LLC conducted an investigation which indicated that due to human error, a product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Customers who purchased the recalled product from Meijer may dispose of it or return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Shearer’s Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1-800-428-6843 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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