This Week in Mislabeled Product - Ending 6/23/18

Undeclared Almonds Found by Consumer - An Oregon company is recalling 79 Sleeves (948 units) of Oregon Peppermint bars, lot code 112918, because it may contain undeclared almonds.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds.

 State Lab Finds Declared Sulfites in Dried Fruit  A MI firm is recalling, AL Reef  Dried Apricots Sour, because it may contain undeclared sulfites.  The recall was initiated after routine sampling of the product by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Department food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour package that did not declare sulfites on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm611610.htm
Nectar Foods Inc Dba Honey Mama's Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Oregon Peppermint Cacao Nectar Bar
For Immediate Release
June 22, 2018



Contact
Consumers  Nectar Foods Inc.   1-888-506-2627
Media  Mollie Harger   503-799-1780

Announcement
Nectar Foods Inc., DBA Honey Mama's of Portland, Oregon is recalling 79 Sleeves (948 units) of Oregon Peppermint bars, lot code 112918, because it may contain undeclared almonds.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Oregon Peppermint Bars were distributed in Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin through retail stores and website sales through HoneyMamas.com between June 1st, 2018 and June 21st, 2018.

The product can be identified by name and label listing flavor as Oregon Peppermint. The label is blue with white script and a dark blue Honey Mama's hummingbird logo. Bars are wrapped in brown freezer paper and sealed with label, measuring 3x3 inches, and approximately 8mms thick. Product UPC is 8 54835 00402 9. Bars are refrigerated or frozen, with expiration code 112918 is printed on white label on reverse of bar.

No illnesses have been reported to date related to this recall.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds.

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

Consumers who have purchased the affected Honey Mama's Oregon Peppermint bars, and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy product.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-506-2627 from 9am to 5pm PST, Monday-Friday. After hours/weekend calls can leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to in the order they were received.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm611182.htm
Golden Star Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Apricots Sour

For Immediate Release
June 19, 2018

Contact  Consumers  Saad Shammas   248-577-5080

Announcement
Golden Star Wholesale of Troy, MI 48084 is recalling, AL Reef  Dried Apricots Sour, 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 reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled AL Reef  Dried Apricots Sour, 12 oz clear plastic container, un-coded were sold via retail stores in MI, NY,MN,KY,WI,FL,NC,VA,OR,MA,OH,TX,MO between November 2017 and May 2018.

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

The recall was initiated after routine sampling of the product by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Department food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Al Reef Dried Apricot Sour package that did not declare sulfites on the label.

Consumers who have purchased AL Reef Dried Apricot Sour should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 248-577-5080.