This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending February 16, 2019

Cereal for Kids has Cross Contract in Production - Nature’s Path Foods announced a voluntary recall of a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals for they may contain undeclared gluten (wheat and barley).  The error was isolated to one facility and due to air contamination as a result of incorrect production scheduling

Expanded Recall on Packaging Missing Egg Allergen - Ottogi America, Inc. is expanding a recall to include the two items below due to a possibility of containing egg ingredient undeclared on the packages.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631510.htm
Nature’s Path Foods Recalls A Specific Production Run Of Envirokidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch And Jungle Munch Cereals Due To Undeclared Gluten
For Immediate Release
February 15, 2019

Contact
Consumers
Nature’s Path Consumer Services
 1-866-880-7284
Media
Wendy Kubota
Director, Communications
  wkubota@naturespath.com
 604-838-2679
Announcement
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Today, Nature’s Path Foods announced a voluntary recall of a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals for they may contain undeclared gluten (wheat and barley). People who have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten and wheat should not consume the cereals with the BEST BEFORE DATE listed below due to potential adverse health effects. Nature’s Path is also removing any affected cereals from customer store shelves and warehouses.
United States
Product Name – United States  Size UPC Best Before Date
EnviroKidz Choco Chimp 10 oz 0 5844987024 1 08/27/2019
EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch 10 oz 0 58449 86002 0 08/24/2019
EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch 10 oz 0 58449 86002 0 09/21/2019
EnviroKidz Jungle Munch 10 oz 0 5844987028 9 08/01/2019
Canada
Product Name - Canada Size UPC Best Before Date
EnviroKidz Choco Chimp 284 g 0 5844987023 4 08/27/2019
EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch 284 g 0 58449 86002 0 08/24/2019
EnviroKidz Jungle Munch 284 g 0 5844987027 2 08/01/2019
Shown below are the images of the product packaging associated with this recall.
The error was isolated to one facility and due to air contamination as a result of incorrect production scheduling. Other gluten-free Nature’s Path and EnviroKidz products are not impacted and are not part of this voluntary recall.
Consumers requesting a refund for the affected cereals should return the product to their retailer. Consumers may also contact Nature’s Path Consumer Services at 1-866-880-7284 (between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST) or email at ConsumerServices@naturespath.com.

“Making healthy, nutritious, organic food is our passion,” says Arjan Stephens, Executive VP of Sales & Marketing at Nature’s Path. “This failure to meet the gluten-free standard our consumers expect and trust from us is a deep concern. We have reviewed and changed our internal practices to ensure our gluten-free cereals are not impacted in the future.”
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https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631285.htm
Ottogi America, Inc. Expands Recall on Undeclared Egg in Products
For Immediate Release
February 12, 2019
Contact  Consumers   1-310-324-1094
Announcement
Ottogi America, Inc. announced today it is expanding its recall to include the two items below due to a possibility of containing egg ingredient undeclared on the packages. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction of they consume these products.

Item #  Description  Size  Expiration date
32142443  ‘JIN JJAMBBONG’  Spicy Seafood Noodle (4PK)  4.58oz x 4ea
'BEST BEFORE JUN.16.2019’  32143021
‘JIN RAMEN’ MILD TASTE (CUP)  2.29oz x 6 cup
'BEST BEFORE MAR.26.2019’
'BEST BEFORE JUL.25.2019’
'BEST BEFORE AUG.01.2019’
Some of these items possibly contain egg based on the test result conducted by CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) and have been recalled in Canada. Thereafter, listed 2 items with specific “BEST BEFORE” date on the above table have been recalled, which were delivered to nationwide in retail stores. No other products of any other size or similarity were affected.
The package of “JIN JJAMBBONG” is plastic bag and the package of “JIN RAMEN MILD CUP” is paper and wrapped by plastic. “BEST BEFORE DATE” can be found on the front of package of “JIN JJAMBBONG MULTI” and also found on the bottom of “JIN RAMEN’ MILD TASTE (CUP)”.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Distribution and selling these products have been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.
Consumers who have purchased any of items in the above list are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-310-324-1094. (Monday – Friday from 8: 00AM to 5:00PM PST)