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Friday, November 15, 2019

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending November 16, 2019

Inspectors Find Label Missing Wheat - Creative Food Processing, a Santa Clara, Calif. establishment is recalling approximately 1,941 pounds of raw chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection.

Clam Soup Labeled as Creamy Cauliflower Soup - Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz because a limited quantity of retail pots may contain Fish and Wheat allergens not declared on the label.  The problem was discovered when some 16oz retail cups labeled as Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup were found to contain Clam Chowder.  (I would have been happy to get Clam Chowder instead of Cauliflower Cheese Soup).
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-112-2019-release
News Release
Creative Food Processing Recalls Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class II Recall
112-2019
Health Risk: Low
Nov 13, 2019

Congressional and Public Affairs  Buck McKay  (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2019 – Creative Food Processing, a Santa Clara, Calif. establishment is recalling approximately 1,941 pounds of raw chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The raw chicken skewer items were produced from April 16, 2019 to Nov. 6, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

1-lb. sealed trays containing “GREEN MEADOWS PREMIUM MEAT CUTS Savory Chicken Boti Kebab” with use or freeze by dates from May 1, 2019 to Nov. 20, 2019 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-6052” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail grocery stores in California.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection.

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 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Ananya Dasgupta, Director of Operations, CalPerf Inc., at calperf.info@gmail.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kettle-cuisine-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-and-wheat-marketside-creamy-cauliflower-parmesan
Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish and Wheat in Marketside Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz
Summary
Company Announcement Date:November 12, 2019
FDA Publish Date:November 13, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Soup
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared fish and wheat
Company Name:Kettle Cuisine
Brand Name: Marketside
Product Description: Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup

Company Announcement

Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz because a limited quantity of retail pots may contain Fish and Wheat allergens not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Wheat and/or Fish should not consume the product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Product was distributed to Walmart stores in all 50 states for purchase in store or online.

Product is packed into 16oz plastic retail lidded cups, labeled as ‘Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup’ – UPC 8113130636 with Use-by dates ranging from 11/23/19 to 01/01/20 inclusive.

No adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported regarding this product to date.

The problem was discovered when some 16oz retail cups labeled as Marketside Brand Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup were found to contain Clam Chowder.

This voluntary recall demonstrates our commitment to producing safe, high quality product, and is issued out of an abundance of caution.

Customers should dispose of the product or return it to the store of purchase for refund.

Consumers with further questions may contact Kettle Cuisine at 617-409-1290 between 9AM and 5PM EST, Monday through Friday.

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