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Friday, January 31, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending February 1, 2020

Chicken Soup Packed in Wrong Package, Allergen Missing  - Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 840 units of Harris Teeter’s Fresh Food Market Mushroom Barley Soup, 16 oz with “SELL BY” date codes 03/09/20 because it may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Chicken Wild Rice Soup containing Milk was distributed in Mushroom Barley Soup packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk. The problem was discovered when a Harris Teeter employee was stocking store shelves and noticed the discrepancy.

Non-Dairy Creamers Can Contain Caseinate, a Dairy Protein And Must Be Declared as Milk - Beepa’s of Beloit, WI is recalling Goulash, because it may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk in the sub ingredients of the non dairy creamer.

Pizza Packed in Wrong Package, Allergen Missing - Astrochef LLC., a Rockwall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,363 pounds of pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products because the product is mislabeled and contains undeclared soy, - the products are labeled as pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products but may contain meatball stuffed pizza sandwich products inside the package.  The problem was discovered when the firm received consumer complaints about products labeled as Mega Sandwich Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza that contained a meatball stuffed pizza sandwich product.



https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bakkavor-foods-usa-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-mushroom-barley-soup
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mushroom Barley Soup
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 29, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  January 30, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Soup
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name: Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc.
Brand Name: Fresh Food Market Chef’s Recipe
Product Description:  Mushroom Barley Soup

Company Announcement
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 840 units of Harris Teeter’s Fresh Food Market Mushroom Barley Soup, 16 oz with “SELL BY” date codes 03/09/20 because it may contain undeclared milk. 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 after it was discovered that Chicken Wild Rice Soup containing Milk was distributed in Mushroom Barley Soup packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk. The problem was discovered when a Harris Teeter employee was stocking store shelves and noticed the discrepancy.
Subsequent investigation indicates that this isolated problem was caused by a very limited deviation in the company’s production and packaging process.
Products were distributed to Harris Teeter’s retail stores in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC.

The product comes in plastic cups with SKU numbers and “Sell BY” date codes printed to the labels.
Product
Code Date
Harris Teeter’s Fresh Food Market Mushroom Barley
Soup, 16 oz  cups
UPC 7 61088 80363 0
SELL BY "03/09/20”
To date there have been no reported consumer illnesses.
Consumers should discard the product immediately or return it to their point of purchase for a full refund.Customers with questions may contact Bakkavor Foods at (855) 312-7504, Monday through Friday 8:00P.M. - 5:00P.M. PST.
The voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/beepas-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-product
Beepa’s Issues Allergy Alert in Undeclared Milk in Product
When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 29, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  January 29, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Beepa’s
Brand Name:  Beepa’s
Product Description:  Goulash starter

Company Announcement
Beepa’s of Beloit, WI is recalling Goulash, 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 this product.
The Goulash Starter was distributed throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois grocery stores.
Goulash Starter comes in a 32 oz glass jar that says Beepa’s Goulash Starter. Best by dates are: 3/7/21, 6/5/21, and 11/4/21.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk in the sub ingredients of the non dairy creamer.
Consumers who have purchased this product and do have a milk allergy, please return the product to the store for a refund. Consumers that have any questions please call 1-800-362-1703

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-005-2020-release
Astrochef LLC. Recalls Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Sandwich Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall
005-2020
Health Risk: High
Jan 29, 2020
Congressional and Public Affairs  Felicia Thompson  (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2020 – Astrochef LLC., a Rockwall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,363 pounds of pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products because the product is mislabeled and contains undeclared soy, a known allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are labeled as pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products but may contain meatball stuffed pizza sandwich products inside the package.
The frozen, stuffed pepperoni pizza sandwich items were produced on June 4, 2019 and July 3, 2019. The following products are subject to recall:  [View Labels (PDF Only)]
10-oz. retail carton containing “Banquet MEGA SANDWICHES PEPPERONI STUFFED PIZZA” with lot code “5659915510” and BEST IF USED BY date of “MAY/29/2020;” and lot code “5659918410” and BEST IF USED BY date of “JUN/27/2020”on the package label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46299” printed on the package next to the lot code. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the firm received consumer complaints about products labeled as Mega Sandwich Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza that contained a meatball stuffed pizza sandwich product. 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’ 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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Conagra Consumer Care at 1- 800-672-8152. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Daniel Hare, Conagra Brands Senior Director of Communication and External Relations, at (312) 549-5355 and at Daniel.Hare@Conagra.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to  MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.


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