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Friday, June 7, 2019

This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending June 8, 2019

Nuts in the Pesto Sauce - Whole Foods Market stores in the North Atlantic region are voluntarily recalling the retailer’s specialty made-in-house basil pesto and specialty made-in-house sundried tomato pesto because the products may contain undeclared milk and tree nuts.   The issue was discovered after a customer alerted the store.

Sulfite Testing Discovers They're Missing on the Label - Deep Foods Inc. of Union, NJ is recalling Deep Golden Raisin 7oz., 14oz. and 28oz. Because they contained undeclared sulfites.  The recall was initiated after routing sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 7 oz. Package of Deep "Golden Raisin" which were not declared on label. The same raisins were packed in 14 oz. And 28 oz. And are included in this recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-undeclared-milk-pine-nuts-and-walnuts-two-specialty-pesto-products-sold-north
Allergy Alert Issued for Undeclared Milk, Pine Nuts and Walnuts in Two Specialty Pesto Products Sold in North Atlantic Whole Foods Market Stores
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 05, 2019
FDA Publish Date:June 06, 2019

Product Type:Food & Beverages Gravy/Sauces Allergens
Labeling Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk, Pine Nuts, Walnuts
Company Name: North Atlantic Whole Foods Market
Brand Name:Whole Foods Market
Product Description: Specialty Pestos

 Company Announcement

Whole Foods Market stores in the North Atlantic region are voluntarily recalling the retailer’s specialty made-in-house basil pesto and specialty made-in-house sundried tomato pesto because the products may contain undeclared milk and tree nuts (walnuts and pine nuts). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products were available in individual clear plastic containers and on antipasti bars with sell-by dates from June 7, 2019 – June 26, 2019. The specialty basil pesto was sold by the pound and can be identified by the PLU code beginning with 255926, and the specialty sundried tomato pesto was sold by the pound and can be identified by the PLU code beginning with 256009. Both sell-by dates and PLU codes are printed on the product scale labels. All affected products have been removed from store shelves. One allergic reaction has been reported to date. The issue was discovered after a customer alerted the store.

The pesto products were sold between May 17, 2019 – June 4, 2019 at 41 Whole Foods Market stores in Connecticut (Whole Foods Market Bishops Corner, Whole Foods Market Glastonbury and Whole Foods Market West Hartford), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

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. Saturday through Sunday.




https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/deep-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-deep-golden-raisins
Deep Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In "Deep Golden Raisins"
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 30, 2019
FDA Publish Date:June 03, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:Undeclared Sulfites
Company Name:Deep Foods Inc.
Brand Name:
Product Description: Deep Golden Raisins

Company Announcement

Deep Foods Inc. of Union, NJ is recalling Deep Golden Raisin 7oz., 14oz. and 28oz. Because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled "Deep Golden Raisin" were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

The product comes in 7 oz.(Upc code 01143313432) 14 oz.(Upc code 011433133449) and 28 oz.(Upc code 011433433457) Clear plastic bags.

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

The recall was initiated after routing sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 7 oz. Package of Deep "Golden Raisin" which were not declared on label. The same raisins were packed in 14 oz. And 28 oz. And are included in this recall.

The product has not batch code.it is distributed in market from Nov. 2018 till May 2019 Product is packed in clear plastic bag with white and purple label under upc code

011433133432
 011433133449
 01143343345 7

Customers who have purchased of 'Deep Golden Raisin" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at 908-810-7500/ cservice@deepfoods.com from 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time.

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