This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending November 2, 2019

Natural Casing Not on Label - Taylor’s Sausage Inc., a Cave Junction, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 641 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry sausage products because the products may be misbranded and contain a pork casing or a sheep casing that were not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine inspection activities.

Cookie Packaging Missing MIlk - Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc.,of Chicago, Illinois is recalling Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies, because it may contain undeclared Milk. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an FDA inspection that the Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies were 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-103-2019-release
Taylor’s Sausage Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Mislabeling
Class II
Recall 103-2019
Health Risk:Low
Oct 25, 2019

Congressional and Public Affairs Veronika Pfaeffle (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2019 – Taylor’s Sausage Inc., a Cave Junction, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 641 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry sausage products because the products may be misbranded and contain a pork casing or a sheep casing that were not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry sausage items were packaged on June 26, 2019, Aug. 6, 2019, Aug. 16, 2019, Sept. 5, 2019 and Oct. 10, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)]
•16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “TAYLOR’S Sausage Smoked Chicken and Apple Sausage” with lot code numbers 19217, 19176 and 19282.
•16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing fully cooked, ready-to-eat, “TAYLOR’S Sausage Cheddar Dogs” with lot code numbers 19247 and 19217.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number "6172" or "P-6172" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold at retail locations in California and Oregon.

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.

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 with questions about the recall can contact Yvette Pendleton, shipping and receiving manager at Taylor’s Sausage Inc., at (541) 592-4185. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Emily Nichols, co-owner of Taylor’s Sausage Inc., at (541) 592-4185.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-dragon-fortune-cookies-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-chinese-almond-cookies.
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chinese Almond Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date:October 22, 2019
FDA Publish Date:October 28, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk
Company Name:Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc.
Brand Name: Golden Dragon Inc.
Product Description: Chinese Almond Cookies

Company Announcement

Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc.,of Chicago, Illinois is recalling Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies, because it 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 these products.

Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies were distributed in Chicago, Illinois through retail stores and wholesalers.

The Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies are packaged in 5 lbs. boxes that contain five, 100 count plastic bags of the Almond Cookies. The cookies may have been purchased by consumers in either the 5lbs box or the 100 count plastic bags. Both the 5 lbs. box and 100 count plastic bags have UPC code 0 80005 23031 2. All Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies with Best if Used Before 3/20 are included in this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an FDA inspection that the Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk. The product formula has been changed and Milk is no longer used in the Almond Cookies.

Consumers who have purchased Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 312-842-8199 Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM.