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Monday, October 1, 2018

This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending Sept 29. 2018

Improper Line Clean-out in Snack Process - Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label.  The issue was discovered after a customer notified Whole Foods Market that the tortilla chip bag also contained other snack mix products.

Improper Line Clean-Out in Dairy Process - Harris Teeter is notifying shoppers of a voluntarily recall of Harris Teeter Low Fat Frozen Yogurt Cookies & Cream due to undeclared peanut product.  The firm was notified of the problem via a consumer comment of finding peanut butter cups in the product. Subsequent investigation indicated that the problem was caused by a mix-up of the cartons.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm621665.htm
Allergy Alert Issued in Whole Foods Market Stores Nationwide for Undeclared Milk in 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2018



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

Announcement
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Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected product was sold in Whole Foods Market and Whole Foods Market 365 stores nationwide and in Canada. The product was packaged in 20 oz. bags labeled 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips Salted-Party Size with UPC code 9948247145 and best-by dates between January 24-25, 2019, printed on the front top of the packaging. The issue was discovered after a customer notified Whole Foods Market that the tortilla chip bag also contained other snack mix products. All affected product has been removed from store shelves. No reactions have been reported to date.

Customers who purchased this product 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/ucm621651.htm
Voluntary Recall on Harris Teeter Low Fat Cookies & Cream Frozen Yogurt Due to Undeclared Peanut Product
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2018

Contact
Consumers  800-432-6111 and select option 2
Media  Danna Robinson   704-844-3904  drobinson@harristeeter.com
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Harris Teeter is notifying shoppers of a voluntarily recall of Harris Teeter Low Fat Frozen Yogurt Cookies & Cream 1.5 qt laminated cartons, UPC 0 72036 98182 0, with all SELL BY DATES up to 07/30/19 due to undeclared peanut product.

Product was distributed to Harris Teeter stores located in DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, & VA between 6/6/2018 thru 09/23/2018. The company will use loyalty card data to notify shoppers of the recall via voicemail and email.

A photo of the product is included below for ease of identification.

The firm was notified of the problem via a consumer comment of finding peanut butter cups in the product. Subsequent investigation indicated that the problem was caused by a mix-up of the cartons.

Product quality and integrity are paramount to Harris Teeter. The company has promptly removed the product from its frozen food cases.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Customers who purchased this product may return it to Harris Teeter for a full refund. Customers with questions should contact Harris Teeter’s Customer Relations Department at 1-800-432-6111, and select option 2. Representatives are available Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 6pm EST.



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