This Week in Allergen Related Recalls for Week Ending September 28, 2019

Third Party Packers Have Packaging Error - Weaver Fundraising, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) is voluntarily recalling 15 oz. tins containing Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch because they may inadvertently contain almonds, cashews and pecans. The recalled tins of Chocolatey Caramel Crunch were distributed to consumers through Boy Scout councils located in Houston, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas and none were sold thru retail. The issue stemmed from an error made by one of its third party packagers in labeling the tins, and the situation has been remediated.

Cookie Dough has Undeclared Nuts and Peanuts - California New Foods has issued a voluntary recall of frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products due to a lack of labeling that addresses the potential for the products to contain peanut and walnut allergens. The recalled products are not in production and are not currently sold in stores. Consumers, however, may have the products at home. The recall was necessitated by a consumer complaint.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weaver-fundraising-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-cashews-and-pecans-trails-end
Weaver Fundraising, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds, Cashews, and Pecans in Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Sold in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 24, 2019
FDA Publish Date: September 25, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement: Contain almonds, cashews and pecans
Company Name: Weaver Fundraising, LLC
Brand Name: Trail’s End
Product Description: Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch

Company Announcement

Weaver Fundraising, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) is voluntarily recalling 15 oz. tins containing Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch because they may inadvertently contain almonds, cashews and pecans. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these tree nuts run the risk of a serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled products.

The recalled tins of Chocolatey Caramel Crunch were distributed to consumers through Boy Scout councils located in Houston, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas beginning August 9, 2019. None of the product was distributed through retail stores.

The product is contained in an individual 15 oz. metallized bag within a tin bearing a label stating Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch. The inner bag is stamped with the words “ACP CARAMEL”. Applicable labels are attached to this notice.

No illnesses have been reported to Weaver Fundraising, LLC to date. The Company’s ongoing investigation shows that the issue stemmed from an error made by one of its third party packagers in labeling the tins, and the situation has been remediated. No other Trail’s End products are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to discontinue consumption of the products and return any product to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Weaver Fundraising, LLC at support@trails-end.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frozen-and-refrigerated-cookie-dough-products-recalled-due-potential-health-risk-allergens
Frozen and Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due to Potential Health Risk from Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2019
FDA Publish Date: September 23, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts and walnuts
Company Name: California New Foods
Brand Name: Carolyn’s Cookie Company, Country Baking Co.
Product Description: Frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products

Company Announcement

California New Foods has issued a voluntary recall of frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products due to a lack of labeling that addresses the potential for the products to contain peanut and walnut allergens.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity specific to peanuts and tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing the allergens.

The recalled products are not in production and are not currently sold in stores. Consumers, however, may have the products at home. The recall was necessitated by a consumer complaint.

Outreach to retailers who received the recalled products has been underway to ensure products are no longer in inventories or anywhere in the stream of commerce.

The following products sold at retail in the state of California are subject to the recall:
•Carolyn’s Cookie Co. frozen cookie dough in the following flavors, packaging and date codes: ◦Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip Toasted Walnut, Double Chocolate with Sea Salt, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk and Snickerdoodle
◦22 oz. plastic pouch
◦All date codes beginning September 12, 2019 through March 29, 2020

•Country Baking Company refrigerated cookie dough in the following flavors, packaging and date codes: ◦Chocolate Chip and Happy Trails

◦24 oz. see-through cardboard sleeve

◦September 18, 2019 through September 25, 2019

Consumers with peanut and walnut allergies who have the products in their refrigerators or freezers should discard and not consume them.

Consumers may request a refund where purchased. Consumers with questions may call California New Foods Monday – Friday at (213) 306-7060 during the hours of 9am to 5pm Pacific time.