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Friday, February 22, 2019

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending February 23, 2019

Over the past three weeks, 2/3 of the recalls for allergen issues have been related to improperly designed labels....so this design and review process should be an important area of focus.  This includes understanding the allergens that may be present within ingredients.

Milk Not Listed - Incorrect Label on Sausage - J Bar B Foods, a Weimar, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 51,188 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) cheddar smoked sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, - the product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.   The problem was discovered when a retail store notified the company of an incorrect label. The establishment investigated and determined that the incorrect label was applied to the product.

Soy Missing on Label - Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Meijer brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies because soy it is not properly declared on the label.  Meijer initiated the recall after a routine inspection determined that the product had been distributed without proper allergen labelling for soy.

Milk Not Listed on Label - Pound Cake - Gilda Industries, Inc voluntarily recalls select code dates and manufacturing lot numbers of Panque – Butter pound cake because they may contain undeclared milk.  Milk was not declared on the label.

Milk Not Listed on Label - Seasoning Mix - Concord Foods, LLC of Brockton, Massachusetts is recalling Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix because it may contain undeclared milk allergen.  The recall was initiated after the company discovered that product containing the milk allergen was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the milk allergen.

Milk Not Listed on Label - Chocolate Covered Cherries - Chukar Cherries of Prosser, WA is recalling 7.5oz Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries because they may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries 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/2019/recall-017-2019-release
J Bar B Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Smoked Sausage Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 
Class I Recall
017-2019
Health Risk: High
Feb 21, 2019

Congressional and Public Affairs  Meredith Carothers  (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2019 – J Bar B Foods, a Weimar, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 51,188 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) cheddar smoked sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The ready-to-eat “Cheddar Smoked Sausage” items were incorrectly labeled as “Original Smoked Sausage.” The items were produced on January 19, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)]
14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of “H-E-B MADE IN TEXAS ORIGINAL Smoked Sausage” with a sell by date of 5/19/19 and lot code LN2 90149.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “7066A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.                               
The problem was discovered when a retail store notified the company of an incorrect label. The establishment investigated and determined that the incorrect label was applied to the product.
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 or 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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Bonnie Hymen, Risk Coordinator, J Bar B Foods, at (830) 788-7511, ext. 271. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Pete Beckwith, Chief Marketing Officer, J Bar B Foods, at (323) 898-3087.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631919.htm
Meijer Recalls Mint Meijer Brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies Due to an Undeclared Soy Allergen
For Immediate Release
February 21, 2019
Contact
Consumers. Meijer 800-543-3704
Media. Jennifer Rook  Jennifer.Rook@meijer.com  616-791-2794

Announcement
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Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Meijer brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies because soy it is not properly declared on the 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.
Approximately 720 packages of cookies were sold between February 13, 2019 and February 20, 2019 in all Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

The product is packaged in a clear plastic container with a clamshell seal. This only affects products with the following UPCs sold between February 13, 2019 and February 20, 2019:

Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies - 12 Count.              UPC: 0-41250-14563-9
Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies - 20 Count:              UPC: 0-41250-14564-6
There have been no illnesses, injuries or additional product concerns reported to date.
Meijer initiated the recall after a routine inspection determined that the product had been distributed without proper allergen labelling for soy.

Customers who have purchased this product dispose of it or return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund. Customers with questions regarding this recall should contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their physician.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631720.htm
Gilda Industries, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Butter Pound Cake
For Immediate Release
February 20, 2019
Contact
Consumers Gilda industries, Inc   1800-325-9148
Announcement

Gilda Industries, Inc voluntarily recalls select code dates and manufacturing lot numbers of Panque – Butter pound cake because they may contain undeclared milk . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product contained inside the recalled panque –butter pound cake
Product size
Name of product
Lot Number
Best when used code date
UPC
4 Pack  / 2 Oz
Panque  Butter pound cake
Lot # 9005 , 9012,9018
03/05/2019
03/12/2019
03/19/2019
071656001017
Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it. They should return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer also can contact Gilda industries, Inc . Consumer relations at 1800-325-9148 between the hour of 9am and 4:30 pm EST for a full refund.



https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631634.htm
Concord Fresh Success Recall Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
For Immediate Release
February 19, 2019
Contact
Consumers  Concord Foods   508-580-1700
Media  Julie Noyes   jnoyes@concordfoods.com   508-580-1700
Announcement
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Concord Foods, LLC of Brockton, Massachusetts is recalling Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix because it may contain undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergen run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The affected product contains a best by date code of 071121. The best by code date is embossed on the right-side panel, bottom. No other Concord Fresh Success products, varieties or best by dates are affected by this recall.

Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix was distributed nationally through
retail stores.

No consumer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after the company discovered that product containing the milk allergen was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the milk allergen.

Consumers who have purchased the Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Mix with the date code of 071121 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Concord Foods at 508-580-1700.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm631537.htm
Chukar Cherries Expands Recall Of Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries Pouches Due To Undeclared Milk
For Immediate Release
February 18, 2019

Contact
Consumers  Chukar Cherries   509-786-2055
Media  Chukar Cherries  509-786-2055

Announcement

February 18, 2019, Chukar Cherries of Prosser, WA is recalling 7.5oz Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries because they may contain undeclared milk. 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 7.5oz Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries were distributed in CA, CO, MD, ME, OR, and WA through retail stores. The product is sold in plastic pouches, UPC 0 11261 22307 7, and a Best By date of 11/2019 is found underneath the UPC code on the back side of the package.
No allergic reaction has been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Amaretto Rainier Ultra Dark Chocolate Cherries containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The company revised labels on new lots to include the allergen advisory statement since November 2018. Consumers who have questions or have purchased the recalled product may contact Chukar Cherries at 1-509-786-2055 from 8am to 5pm PDT.
Initial Press
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