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Thursday, October 17, 2019

This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending October 19, 2019

More Dried Fruit Recalled Due to Sulfites - Peekay International Inc. 56 12 56th Street, Maspeth, NY is recalling its 7 ounce and 14 ounce packages of “KESHAV Dry Apricot” food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites. 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 sulfites in the 14 ounce packages of “KESHAV Dry Apricot” which were not declared on the label.

Fish Missed as Part of Furikake Seasoning - Samurai, Inc. of Honolulu, Hawaii is conducting a voluntary recall on 16,660 packages of Furikake Popcorn, because it may contain undeclared Fish.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing fish was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a breakdown in the company's Food Safety Allergen Control Program.  ("Furikake  is a dry Japanese seasoning meant to be sprinkled on top of cooked rice, vegetables, and fish. It typically consists of a mixture of dried fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate - Wikipedia)

Natural Pork Casings Used, But Not Listed -  YOUBITE, LLC, a Camarillo, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,197 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat, pork sausage and turkey sausage products that contain either natural sheep or natural pork casings that were not declared on the product label,  The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine inspection 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.



https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/peekay-international-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-keshav-dry-apricot
Peekay International Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “KESHAV Dry Apricot”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 15, 2019
FDA Publish Date:  October 16, 2019
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Fruit/Fruit Product 
Reason for Announcement: Sulfites
Company Name:  Peekay International Inc.
Brand Name:  Keshav
Product Description:  Dry Apricot
Company Announcement
Peekay International Inc. 56 12 56th Street, Maspeth, NY is recalling its 7 ounce and 14 ounce packages of “KESHAV Dry Apricot” food treats 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 “KESHAV Dry Apricot” was distributed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic package and 14 ounce, clear plastic package. The UPC code for the 7 ounce package is 4386423302 and the UPC code for the 14 ounce package is 4386423303.

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 sulfites in the 14 ounce packages of “KESHAV Dry Apricot” which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit serve reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the “KESHAV Dry Apricot” revealed they contained 109 milligrams per serving.

Consumers who have purchased the 7 ounce or 14 ounce packages of “KESHAV Dry Apricot” are urged to return them to the place pf purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Swati Narsinghani at 718-784-4776.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/samurai-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-furikake-popcorn-5oz-package
Samurai, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Fish In Furikake Popcorn 5oz. Package
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 14, 2019
FDA Publish Date: October 14, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared fish
Company Name: Samurai, Inc.
Brand Name: Samurai
Product Description: Furikake Popcorn
Company Announcement
Samurai, Inc. of Honolulu, Hawaii is conducting a voluntary recall on 16,660 packages of Furikake Popcorn, because it may contain undeclared Fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed in the state of Hawaii and can be purchased in all retail chains across the state. It comes in a 5oz package and is marked on the back panel with Best By date 103019, 111519, 113019 and 121519.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing fish was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a breakdown in the company's Food Safety Allergen Control Program.

Consumers who have purchased Samurai Brand Furikake Popcorn are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-808- 833-4779, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time.

Company Contact Information  Consumers:Samurai, Inc.  1-808- 833-4779

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-096-2019-release
YOUBITE, LLC Recalls Pork Sausage and Turkey Sausage Products due to Mislabeling
Class II Recall
096-2019
Health Risk: Low 
Oct 11, 2019

Congressional and Public Affairs  Emmanuel Olufotebi  (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 – YOUBITE, LLC, a Camarillo, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,197 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat, pork sausage and turkey sausage products that contain either natural sheep or natural pork casings that were not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The raw and fully cooked, ready-to-eat, pork sausage and turkey sausage items were produced on various dates from Oct. 9, 2018 to Oct. 9, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
0.8-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “YOUBITE Rheinlaender Fully cooked and smoked pork links” with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
0.8-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing raw “YOUBITE Irish Bratwurst” sausages with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
0.75-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing raw “YOUBITE German Lollipop Bratwurst” sausages with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “YOUBITE Turkey Knacks Wieners” with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat “YOUBITE Nurnbergs Turkey Brats” with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “YOUBITE Grillwurst Turkey Brats” with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.
1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “YOUBITE Spicy Grillwurst Turkey Bratwurst” with lot numbers that end in “100918” through “100919”.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “M-45475” or “P-45475” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold to consumers at farmers markets in Southern California.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine inspection 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 in consumers’ refrigerators and 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Carina Mohr, Plant Manager, YOUBITE, LLC, at (805) 443-9617.

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