Friday, September 13, 2019

This Week in Allergen Related Recalls for Week Ending September 14, 2019

NY Ag and Markets Test Finds Undeclared Milk Allergen in Sports Drink - Stark Group International of Greenvale, NY is recalling all codes of its 100 gram packages of Ritter Sport -KAFFEESPLITTER because they may contain undeclared milk allergens.  The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 3.5 ounce/100 gram packages of Ritter Sport– KAFFEESPLITTER which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

FSIS Inspector Discover Missing Milk on Label Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, an Ankeny, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 6,233 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered during FSIS in-plant verification activities.

Internal Testing Finds Gluten in Gluten Free Product - Hometown Food Company today initiated a limited, voluntary, consumer-level recall of approximately 374 cases of two specific lot codes of its Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix, due to standard quality batch testing that indicated the presence of gluten derived from wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains.

NY Ag and Markets Test Finds Undeclared Milk Allergen - Rong Shing of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 1) its 450g packages of FuPaiYuan Nougat candy amd 2) 450g packages of FuPaiYuan Matcha  candy because both products may contain undeclared eggs and milk allergens  The recall was initiated after routine sampling be New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared eggs and milk in the products which did not declare eggs and milk ingredient on the label.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stark-group-international-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergens-ritter-sport-kaffeesplitter
Stark Group International Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER - 3.5 Ounce /100 Gram
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 10, 2019
FDA Publish Date:September 12, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Meal Replacements
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name:Stark Group International
Brand Name:  Ritter Sport
Product Description:  Ritter Sport -KAFFEESPLITTER

Company Announcement

Stark Group International of Greenvale, NY is recalling all codes of its 100 gram packages of Ritter Sport -KAFFEESPLITTER because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 3.5 ounce/100 gram, brown plastic package. The product UPC code is 000417 927002.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 3.5 ounce/100 gram packages of Ritter Sport– KAFFEESPLITTER which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-091-2019-release
Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall
091-2019
Health Risk: High
Sep 10, 2019
Congressional and Public Affairs   Spencer Pretecrum   (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2019 – Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, an Ankeny, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 6,233 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken 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 RTE beef and chicken products were produced on Sept. 7-8, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)]
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime MONGOLIAN-STYLE BEEF” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with a Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime BEEF WITH BROCCOLI” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with a Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime CASHEW CHICKEN” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with a Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime SWEET ORANGE CHICKEN” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with a Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime GENERAL CHICKEN” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.
•20-oz. plastic packages of “HyVee. mealtime SESAME CHICKEN” bearing lot code 19250 with a Best If Used By date of 09/14/19 and lot code 19251 with Best If Used By date of 09/15/19.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 51558" or "P-51558" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered during FSIS 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 stored 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 lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions can contact Hy-Vee Customer Care Representatives at (800) 722-4098. Media with questions about the recall can contact Tina Potthoff, senior vice president of communications, Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, at (515) 975-9211.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hometown-food-company-issues-voluntary-recall-martha-white-gluten-free-sweet-cornbread-muffin-mix
Hometown Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix Due to Possible Presence of Gluten
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 26, 2019
FDA Publish Date: September 09, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Possible presence of Gluten
Company Name:Hometown Food
Company Brand Name: Martha White
Product Description: Cornbread and Muffin Mix

Company Announcement

Hometown Food Company today initiated a limited, voluntary, consumer-level recall of approximately 374 cases of two specific lot codes of its Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix, due to standard quality batch testing that indicated the presence of gluten derived from wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains. For people who have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or gluten and wheat sensitivity, consuming gluten or wheat may have adverse health effects or serious allergic reactions. If you feel ill or are at all concerned about an illness, please contact your physician.

The affected cases of impacted Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix were distributed nationwide through two retailers. The product has the following case item codes, UPC codes, lot codes and Best-If-Used-By dates:

Item Name Case Item Code  UPC Item Code Lot Code BIUB Date
 Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin 7oz  1 1330082014 5 0 1330082014 8
 9 204 JAN 23 2021
 Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin 7oz 1 1330082014 5 0 1330082014 8
 9 205 JAN 24 2021

No other Martha White or Hometown Food Company products are impacted by this limited, voluntary recall. All products with other Best-If-Used-By Dates and Lot Codes are not affected by this recall. Best-If-Used-By Dates can be found on the back of the pouch.

At Hometown Food Company, nothing is more important than the safety and integrity of our products. While there have been no reports of illnesses to date associated with this product, we are initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution.

If you have the affected product in a home or business where someone suffers from wheat allergy, celiac disease or gluten and wheat sensitivity, do not consume it. Please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund. This voluntary recall is being made with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and are offering replacement coupons for your product. Please call our toll-free number at 1-866-219-9333 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rong-shing-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-eggs-and-milk-fupaiyuan-nougat-candies
Rong Shing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs and Milk in FuPaiYuan Nougat Candies
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 10, 2019
FDA Publish Date:September 12, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Candy/Gum (without chocolate)
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared eggs and milk
Company Name: RONG SHINGBrand
Name: FuPaiYuan
Product Description:  FuPaiYuan Nougat candy

Company Announcement

Rong Shing of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 450g packages of FuPaiYuan Nougat candy because they may contain undeclared eggs and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

FuPaiYuan Nougat candy was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in 450g, clear plastic package marked with lot #20190424 on the top and a “Best Before: 01/23/2020” stamped on the box. The product UPC code is 6926098773012.

No illness or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling be New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared eggs and milk in the 450g packages of FuPaiYuan which did not declare eggs and milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 450g packages of FuPaiYuan are urged to return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-308-1177.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rong-shing-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-eggs-and-milk-fupaiyuan-matcha-candies
Rong Shing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs and Milk in FuPaiYuan Matcha Candies
Summary
Company Announcement Date:September 10, 2019
FDA Publish Date:September 12, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Candy/Gum (without chocolate)
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared eggs and milk
Company Name:RONG SHING
Brand Name:  FuPaiYuan
Product Description: FuPaiYuan Matcha candy
 
Company Announcement
Rong Shing of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 450g packages of FuPaiYuan Matcha candy because they may contain undeclared eggs and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

FuPaiYuan Matcha candy was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in 450g, clear plastic package marked with lot #20181126 on the top and a “Best Before: 08/25/2019” stamped on the box. The product UPC code is 6922828864784.

No illness or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling be New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared eggs and milk in the 450g packages of FuPaiYuan which did not declare eggs and milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 450g packages of FuPaiYuan are urged to return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-308-1177.

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