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Monday, July 2, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Product - Week Ending 6/30/2018

Milk Not Added to Label - A Boston, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately three pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the products contain milk which is not on the label.  The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine in-plant verification activities. (Label design error).

Supplier Change in Formation Not Communicated - Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Whole Foods Market brand oatmeal raisin cookies from stores in eight states because the products contained soy flour that was not listed on the product label. The problem was discovered when discovered when the supplier notified the company of an unannounced ingredient change. (Supplier error).

Mislabeled Salad Dressing - Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing  after learning from a retail customer that a limited number of bottles were mislabeled. The product contains milk and egg, known allergens not declared on the bottle. (Production error in labeling).


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-057-2018-release
L&D Market, Inc. Recalls Chicken Wrap Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall 057-2018
Health Risk: High Jun 29, 2018


Congressional and Public Affairs  Sarah R. Lichtman  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2018 – L&D Market, Inc., a Boston, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately three pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The wasabi chicken wrap items were produced on June 21, June 26 and June 27, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

7.5-oz. plastic wrapped packages containing “Fresh. LOCAL. TASTY. EVERY DAY. WASABI CHICKEN WRAP,” with “SELL BY” dates of June 25, June 30 and July 1, 2018.
7.5-oz. plastic wrapped packages containing “In-House Marketplace WASABI CHICKEN WRAP,” with a “SELL BY” date of June 25, 2018.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-40171” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine in-plant verification activities.

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. 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. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Freddy Noviello, Plant Manager, L&D Market, Inc., at (617) 567-9725.


https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm612328.htm
Allergy Alert Issued in Midwest Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Soy in Oatmeal Raisin
For Immediate Release
June 29, 2018

Contact
Consumers
Whole Foods Market
  1-844-936-8255
Media
  Betsy.Harden@wholefoods.com
  512-542-3198


Announcement
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Whole Foods Market brand oatmeal raisin cookies from stores in eight states because the products contained soy flour that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

All affected cookies have been removed from store shelves. The affected cookies were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The cookies were packaged in an 18-count plastic container with a PLU beginning with 23209. The products have sell by dates from June 4 through July 8, 2018. The problem was discovered when discovered when the supplier notified the company of an unannounced ingredient change. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Customers who purchased these products at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST Saturday through Sunday.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm612228.htm
Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk and Egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing
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For Immediate Release
June 28, 2018

Contact
Consumers
Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care
 1-888-299-7646
Media
Janice Monahan
 Mediainquiries@pinnaclefoods.com
 973-541-8620
 973-718-7068 x1




Announcement
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz. with the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. The recall was initiated after learning from a retail customer that a limited number of bottles were mislabeled. The product contains milk and egg, known allergens not declared on the bottle. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. If you are not allergic to milk or egg, this product is safe to eat. No illnesses have been reported to date. The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date, but the company is taking this action as part of its commitment to the health and safety of its customer.

The product was produced on March 19, 2018. In total, 7,768 cases of Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing in 15 oz. bottles, distributed nationwide, are involved in the recall. The “Best If Used By” date can be found on the neck label of the bottle. No other Wish-Bone products are included in this recall. Specific details of the product being recalled are outlined below.

All affected distributors and retail customers, as well as the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), are being notified and the affected product is being removed from store shelves.

The recalled items can be identified by a “Best If Used By” date printed on the neck wrapper. Only products with a “Best If Used By” date of Jan 13 19 and with labeling that matches both the front and back labels attached in the press release are subject to recall.

FLAVOR CASE LOT
CODE ITEM NUMBER # Best if Used By Date
(found on neck label of bottle)
Wish Bone House Italian 6/15 oz. 4913019S51 004132100648 Jan 13 19
There is no impact on any other Italian varieties and no other products produced by Pinnacle Foods are affected by this recall.

Consumers should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646. Hours: Daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

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