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Friday, January 10, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending January 11, 2020

Rookie Error - Missing the Anchovies in the Worcestershire Sauce - Carso’s Pasta Company, a Lynnwood, Wash. establishment, sold 636 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) Swedish meatball products that were misbranded. The products contain anchovies (fish), which are not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase. The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine label verification activities.

Supplier Cross Contact Issue Results in Undeclared Dairy - Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of three batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. The recall was initiated following receipt of a single customer complaint of an allergic reaction. From the Recall Notice..."We have isolated the issue to the sorbet swirl in the flavor. Our investigation is ongoing, but we strongly suspect that a dry ingredient, used only in this flavor, came into contact with dairy powder as the dry ingredient was being produced for us in a partner’s facility.”

Wrong Package Results in Missed Walnut Allergen -
Purely Elizabeth is initiating a voluntary recall of their Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic granola due to a mislabeling error that has resulted in an undeclared allergen (walnuts) being present. This recall has been initiated because it has come to their attention that briefly during production, pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola were used to package Maple Walnut Probiotic Granola. All mislabeled pouches of granola were packed into master cases labeled as 8oz Maple Walnut Probiotic Granola.

Wrong Label on Hearing in Cream Sauce - Ducktrap River of Maine of Belfast, Maine is announcing a voluntary recall of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce identified with sell by date Jul 29, 2020 because these products contain undeclared milk due to an incorrect label. While the product in the containers is Herring Center Cuts in Cream Sauce, which contains milk, the containers were mistakenly labeled with the Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce labels. Ducktrap initiated the recall after discovering the labeling mistake. Subsequent investigation indicates that the issue is limited only to the specific lot identified above.

Consumer Finds Noodles In a Product with No Noodles
- Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 200 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) lentil and beef soup 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 egg and wheat. The problem was discovered when the company received a complaint from a consumer who reported finding noodles in their lentil and beef soup.

Wrong Package with Malted Balls Packed in Chocolate Covered Cashews Container
- Cargill is voluntarily recalling 39 one-pound bags of product incorrectly packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. Sold locally through the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Penn., the bags are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because of a wheat allergen presence. Wilbur Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls were incorrectly labeled and packaged as Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. The Malted Milk Balls contain wheat, which is not listed on the incorrect ingredient label. The Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews labels do, however, bear a “may contain wheat” statement.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2020/pha-01092020-01
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Swedish Meatball Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Congressional and Public Affairs Mitch Adams (202) 720-9113FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because Carso’s Pasta Company, a Lynnwood, Wash. establishment, sold 636 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) Swedish meatball products that were misbranded. The products contain anchovies (fish), which are not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase.

The RTE Swedish meatball items were produced on various dates from Nov. 11, 2019 to Dec. 17, 2019. The following product is subject to the public health alert: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
16-oz. plastic cups containing “CARSO’S PASTA CO. SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN SAUCE.” The product is labeled “KEEP FROZEN *MAY BE REFRIGERATED” and does not bear a use by or sell by date.

The products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number “EST. 20790” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to four Amazon Go retail locations in Seattle, Wash.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine label verification activities.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers or refrigerators. 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Dave Brown, President of Carso’s Pasta Company, at (425) 670-1302.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jenis-splendid-ice-creams-issues-voluntary-recall-cold-brew-coconut-cream
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Issues Voluntary Recall of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:January 06, 2020
Product Type:Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Brand Name: Jeni’s
Product Description: Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Company Announcement
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of three batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recall was initiated following receipt of a single customer complaint of an allergic reaction.

Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert was distributed nationwide in grocery stores, in Jeni’s scoop shops, and online at jenis.comExternal Link Disclaimer in pint packages.

The recalled pints can be identified with the following batch codes on the underside of the pint container: 19-016, 19-086 and 19-154. The Company has likewise pulled the flavor from its scoop shop offerings.

No other Jeni’s products are impacted.

Customers who have purchased the product are urged to dispose of the pint, and send a photo showing the batch code to Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for an exchange or full refund. Jeni’s

Splendid Ice Creams can be contacted at 614-488-3224 from 9am to 5pm (ET) Monday through Friday, as well as by email at contact@jenis.com.

"We have strict sourcing rules and inspections in place so that we can ensure safe, vegan offerings,” said John Lowe, Jeni’s CEO. “We have isolated the issue to the sorbet swirl in the flavor. Our investigation is ongoing, but we strongly suspect that a dry ingredient, used only in this flavor, came into contact with dairy powder as the dry ingredient was being produced for us in a partner’s facility.”


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/purely-elizabeth-recalls-pouches-chocolate-sea-salt-probiotic-granola-recall-due-mislabeling-error
Purely Elizabeth Recalls Pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola Recall Due to a Mislabeling Error That Has Resulted in an Undeclared Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:January 06, 2020
Product Type:Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared walnuts
Company Name:purely elizabeth
Brand Name: purely elizabeth
Product Description: Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola
Company Announcement

Purely Elizabeth is initiating a voluntary recall of their Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic granola due to a mislabeling error that has resulted in an undeclared allergen (walnuts) being present.

This recall has been initiated because it has come to their attention that briefly during production, pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola were used to package Maple Walnut Probiotic Granola. All mislabeled pouches of granola were packed into master cases labeled as 8oz Maple Walnut Probiotic Granola.

Impacted are 166 cases that include the following lot codes, which can be found on the back of the packaging:
Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola UPC 855140002687
Lot Code: OH29519 Best by 10/21/20

All retailers nationally have been notified at this time. Customers are asked to immediately examine their inventory and destroy product from this specific lot code. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, specifically walnuts, run the risk of experiencing a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

“I started Purely Elizabeth in order to create the highest quality products and something like this we do not take lightly,” said founder and CEO, Elizabeth Stein. “I thank you for your understanding and continued support!”

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration. Preventive measures have been put in place at the manufacturer level to prevent future issues of this nature. No other products of any other size or similarity were affected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ducktrap-river-maine-recalls-one-lot-herring-center-cuts-wine-sauce-due-undeclared-dairy-product
Ducktrap River of Maine Recalls One Lot of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Due to Undeclared Dairy in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 04, 2020
FDA Publish Date:January 04, 2020
Product Type:Food & Beverages Milk/Milk Product
Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name:Ducktrap River of Maine
Brand Name: Ducktrap River of Maine
Product Description: Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce
Company Announcement
Ducktrap River of Maine of Belfast, Maine is announcing a voluntary recall of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce identified with sell by date Jul 29, 2020 because these products contain undeclared milk due to an incorrect label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. To date no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported.

The recalled product was distributed at various retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia.
The recalled product is sold in a 12 ounce glass container with a sell by date of Jul 29, 2020 located on the lid of the jar.

While the product in the containers is Herring Center Cuts in Cream Sauce, which contains milk, the containers were mistakenly labeled with the Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce labels. Ducktrap initiated the recall after discovering the labeling mistake. Subsequent investigation indicates that the issue is limited only to the specific lot identified above.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-8727 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8am – 4:30pm EST. No other Ducktrap River of Maine products are affected by this recall.

Ducktrap River of Maine is working in partnership with the FDA to conduct this recall. The company is also taking the necessary steps to address this issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-001-2020-release
Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, Recalls Ready-To-Eat Soup Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall
001-2020
Health Risk:High
Jan 3, 2020

Congressional and Public Affairs Mitch Adams (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2020 – Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 200 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) lentil and beef soup 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 egg and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.

The RTE lentil and beef soup items were produced on Dec. 12, 2019. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
•7-oz. polypropylene cup with film containing “little dish FRESH FOOD FOR KIDS Lentils & Beef with Vegetables for toddlers” with a best buy date of 1/10/20.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST.18468” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to customers in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., via internet sales.

The problem was discovered when the company received a complaint from a consumer who reported finding noodles in their lentil and beef soup.

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 could be in consumers’ refrigerators. 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 list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jessica Stasinos, Executive Assistant for Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, at (617) 409-1293.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cargill-voluntarily-recalls-39-one-pound-bags-product-packaged-wilbur-dark-chocolate-covered-cashews

Cargill Voluntarily Recalls 39 One-Pound Bags of Product Packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Wheat Allergen Presence

Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 02, 2020
FDA Publish Date:January 03, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages Nuts & Nut Products
Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat
Company Name:Cargill
Brand Name: Wilbur
Product Description: Dark chocolate covered cashews
Company Announcement
Cargill is voluntarily recalling 39 one-pound bags of product incorrectly packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. Sold locally through the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Penn., the bags are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because of a wheat allergen presence.

Wilbur Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls were incorrectly labeled and packaged as Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. The Malted Milk Balls contain wheat, which is not listed on the incorrect ingredient label. The Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews labels do, however, bear a “may contain wheat” statement.

Wheat allergic individuals and/or those with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) should not consume the incorrectly packaged Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls.

Recalled product information

This recall affects 39 one-pound bags of product incorrectly bearing a label for Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. These products were sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Penn., between December 1, 2019 - December 30, 2019. The recalled items can be identified using the following information:
•Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews, lot #19100301WH & Bar Code 200172-16

No other Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate or Wilbur products are involved in this recall. No illnesses or health related complaints have been reported to date to Cargill in connection with this recall.

Customers who purchased any of these products should not consume them and return any unconsumed portions to the Wilbur Chocolate Store for a full refund. Customers with recalled product should contact Denise Auker, Denise_Auker@cargill.com or by calling 717-627-7946 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday.

This action by Cargill and Wilbur Chocolate is being taking out of an abundance of caution and in the greatest interest of consumer safety.

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