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Friday, February 14, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending February 15

Incorrect packaging sleeve - Save A Lot is recalling 131 cases of Coburn Farms 4.5oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice- Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers due to a labeling error leading to undeclared peanut allergens in Snackers packages manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., headquartered in Hiram, Ohio.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of the Snackers contain peanuts, which, while visible through the packaging and identified on the top label of the individual Snackers tray, were not declared on the ingredient statement. This was due to an incorrect selling unit cardboard sleeve label packaged on a limited number of the Snackers.

FDA finds milk in product, but not on label - Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates UC are recalling approximately 1900 units of the IRISH WHISKEY DARK CHOCOLATE 3.5OZ TABLET BAR because it may contain undeclared milk.   The recall was initiated after FDA testing found high levels of milk present in the product and milk is not a listed ingredient of the product.

Almond in non-almond product, precautionary statement won't help this - Lotte Int’l America Corp is recalling its 11.85-ounce packages of “Chocopie” manufactured by Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. Korea because of findings of small amount of almond in the product and packaging shows the “manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut & almond”.  The company are certain that the problem has been corrected and no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.  LOTTE Int’l America Corp is working fully in partnership with FDA to fully investigate the matter and comply with all necessary recall procedures. The Company is also taking the necessary steps to address this issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue.

Poor label design or misformulation? - McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 oz pouches due to an unlabeled dairy allergen.

Top label right, bottom label wrong - Missa Bay LLC of Swedesboro, N.J. is recalling 1,154 cases of Ready PacⓇ BistroⓇ Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad due to a labeling error leading to the potential for undeclared egg and wheat allergens on a limited number of the salads. The salads contain eggs and wheat, which, while visible through the packaging and identified on the top label, are not declared on the ingredient statement due to an incorrect bottom (ingredient) label on a limited number of the salads. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of the salad bowls containing the eggs and wheat ingredients were distributed in packaging with incorrect bottom (ingredient) labels that did not indicate the presence of the two allergens. The company has taken immediate action to identify the cause of the error and implement a permanent fix to ensure it does not happen in the future.

Incorrect labels on product at packaging - Corinthian Trading, Inc./DBA Corinthian Foods is recalling 5 lb. retail bags of Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollack Nuggets 1 oz. with date code CF35319 due to mislabeling. The bag contains Chicken Nuggets instead of Fish Nuggets. The problem was discovered when cases were opened to put our for retail sale, and the label on the retail package did not match the label and description of the master case. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused during the packaging process. The incorrect labels were applied to the product causing the product to be mislabeled.

Improper label design misses milk - Family Traditions Meat Company, an Ackley, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 270 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef stick products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered by a compliance officer with the Iowa Department of Agriculture during in-commerce surveillance activities at a retail store.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/save-lot-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-coburn-farms-45oz-sharp-yellow-cheddar-cheese
Save A Lot Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Coburn Farms 4.5oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 13, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 13, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanut
Company Name: Save A Lot
Brand Name: Coburn Farms
Product Description: Coburn Farms 4.5oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers

Company Announcement
Save A Lot is recalling 131 cases of Coburn Farms 4.5oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice- Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers due to a labeling error leading to undeclared peanut allergens in Snackers packages manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., headquartered in Hiram, Ohio.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts could run the risk of a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The affected Snackers products were distributed through Save A Lot retail stores in the following states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. The Snackers have a use-by date of April 24, 2020, and product UPC code of 51933-36243 (printed on the bottom of the selling unit cardboard sleeve).
No adverse reactions have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of the Snackers contain peanuts, which, while visible through the packaging and identified on the top label of the individual Snackers tray, were not declared on the ingredient statement. This was due to an incorrect selling unit cardboard sleeve label packaged on a limited number of the Snackers.
The limited number of impacted Snackers had the incorrect selling unit cardboard sleeve of Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers. However, the individual Snackers trays are Pepper Jack Cheese, Raisins & Honey Roasted Peanuts Snackers.
The manufacturer is actively working to address and resolve the root cause of this issue.
Consumers who have purchased the product with this specific lot code are asked to confirm they have a selling unit with an incorrect cardboard sleeve label (pictured below) and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers or Media with questions about the recall can contact Sarah Griffin, at 314-264-7868, or by email at Sarah.Griffin@savealot.com

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gourmet-international-and-butlers-chocolates-issue-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-butlers-irish
Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates Issue Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Butlers Irish Whiskey Dark Chocolate 3.5 oz Tablet Bar
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 13, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 13, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages Chocolate/Cocoa Product
Reason for Announcement: Allergens Undeclared milk
Company Name: Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates UC
Brand Name: Butlers
Product Description: Irish Whiskey Dark Chocolate Bar

Company Announcement
Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates UC are recalling approximately 1900 units of the IRISH WHISKEY DARK CHOCOLATE 3.5OZ TABLET BAR because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious allergic reaction or illness if they consume these products.
Approximately 1900 bars were distributed to a limited number of specialty food stores throughout the US (CA, CT, IN, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY OH, PA, Ri, TX, WA, WI) and were available to consumers thru retail locations.
The product has the lot code 101048778 and the expiry date 08/16/2020. THE UPC IS 8-44984-17619-7
It is presented in a cream colored wrapper, measuring 6” x 3” x 3.8” and bearing the description IRISH WHISKEY – DARK CHOCOLATE WITH IRISH WHISKEY
No illnesses have been reported to date due to this occurrence.
The recall was initiated after FDA testing found high levels of milk present in the product and milk is not a listed ingredient of the product. Distribution of the product has been suspended until such time as source of the milk is determined and appropriate steps to address this issue have been taken.
Consumers who have purchased the Butlers Dark Chocolate Irish Whiskey bar may return to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers that have a milk allergy or individuals sensitive to milk products should not consume this product. Consumers with questions may contact either Gourmet International or Butlers Chocolates at the contact info below:

GOURMET INTERNATIONAL PATTERSON AVENUE SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
(Importer and Distributor)
Contact: Gayle Beld/Skye Parent 1-800-875-5557 ext 729 or 757 Gayle.Beld@Gourmetint.com Skye.Parent@Gourmetint.com
HRS 8:30-5:30 EST
BUTLERS CHOCOLATES UC 5352
CLONSHAUGH BUSINESS PARK DUBLIN 17, IRELAND(Manufacturer)
Contact: KATIE BYRNE T: +353 (1) 671-0599 katie.byrne@butlers.ie
HRS – 9:00-530 GMT ( EST + 5 HRS)

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lotte-intl-america-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-chocopies
Lotte Int’l America Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Chocopies
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 11, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 12, 2020 
Product Type: Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:Lotte Int’l America Corp.
Brand Name:  LOTTE
Product Description:  Chocopie (original, banana, and cacao)

Company Announcement
Lotte Int’l America Corp is recalling its 11.85-ounce packages of “Chocopie” manufactured by Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. Korea because of findings of small amount of almond in the product and packaging shows the “manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut & almond”.

Since Lotte Int’l America Corp. is very well aware of the severe consequences of allergen reaction to almonds, we voluntarily initiated recall procedure right after discovery of the problem. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity specific to peanut and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing the allergen. The recalled “Chocopie” were distributed nationwide in retail stores and online stores. The recalled “Chocopie” product varies in three different packages & expiration dates.

This is to inform you of a product recall involving:
Chocopie Original 12pk (Exp: 06/23/2020)
Chocopie Banana 12pk (Exp: 04/11/2020)
Chocopie Cacao 12pk (Exp: 04/23/2020)

The Chocopie Original 12pk comes in a 11.85-ounce, plastics wrap package within a paper carton package marked with UPC code # 8801062160709 on the side and with an expiration date of 06/23/20 stamped on the side. The Chocopie Banana 12pk comes in a 11.85-ounce, package marked with UPC code # 845502061407 on the side and with an expiration date of 04/11/20 stamped on the side. The Chocopie Cacao 12pk comes in a 11.85-ounce, package marked with UPC code # 8801062475148 on the side and with an expiration date of 04/23/20 stamped on the side.

The company are certain that the problem has been corrected and no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

LOTTE Int’l America Corp is working fully in partnership with FDA to fully investigate the matter and comply with all necessary recall procedures. The Company is also taking the necessary steps to address this issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue.

Consumers who have purchased 11.85-ounce packages of " Chocopie Original, Banana, Cacao flavors" with expiration dates specified above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-213-688-8806 (Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm PST).


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-notice-sunny-select-au-jus-gravy-mix-1-oz-pouches-due-unlabeled-dairy-allergen
Voluntary Recall Notice of Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 oz Pouches Due to Unlabeled Dairy Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 11, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  February 12, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Gravy/Sauces
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  McCormick and Company, Inc.
Brand Name:  Sunny Select
Product Description:  Au Jus Gravy Mix

Company Announcement
McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 oz pouches due to an unlabeled dairy allergen.
This recall does not impact any other Sunny Select products.
PRODUCT AND DATE CODE INFORMATION:
Product Name: Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 oz
UPC: 717544135500
Date Codes:
BEST BY DEC 08 2021 H
BEST BY DEC 09 2021 H
SHIPPED TO: California
McCormick & Company, Inc. has alerted Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Lucky and FoodMaxx retailers to immediately remove the products with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers.
Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product. Please contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-632-5847, weekdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) with inquiries.
Product being recalled will have the following labeling and best by dates of DEC 08 2021 H or DEC 09 2021 H located on back of pouch, at the bottom.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/missa-bay-llc-issues-allergy-alert-and-recall-mislabeled-salad-product
Missa Bay LLC Issues Allergy Alert and Recall on Mislabeled Salad Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 10, 2020 .
FDA Publish Date:February 10, 2020
Product Type:Food & Beverages  Prepared Food
Reason for Announcement: Allergens Undeclared egg and wheat
Company Name: Missa Bay
Brand Name: Pac Bistro
Product Description:  Spinach Dijon Salad

Company Announcement

Missa Bay LLC of Swedesboro, N.J. is recalling 1,154 cases of Ready PacⓇ BistroⓇ Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad due to a labeling error leading to the potential for undeclared egg and wheat allergens on a limited number of the salads. The salads contain eggs and wheat, which, while visible through the packaging and identified on the top label, are not declared on the ingredient statement due to an incorrect bottom (ingredient) label on a limited number of the salads. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs and/or wheat could run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The affected products were distributed through retail stores in 15 states including Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.

The salads have a use-by date of Feb. 18, 2020, and product lot code of 255588007 (printed on the top label). The limited number of affected salads had the correct top label and incorrect bottom label, as shown in the images below.

No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of the salad bowls containing the eggs and wheat ingredients were distributed in packaging with incorrect bottom (ingredient) labels that did not indicate the presence of the two allergens. The company has taken immediate action to identify the cause of the error and implement a permanent fix to ensure it does not happen in the future.

Consumers who have purchased the product with this specific lot code are asked to confirm they have a bowl with an incorrect bottom label (pictured below) and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Mary Toscano, Consumer Affairs, at (800) 800-7822. Media with questions about the recall can contact Sharon Valle, Corporate Communications, at (626) 678-2222.




https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/corinthian-foods-recall-5-lb-bags-uncooked-sweet-potato-crusted-alaska-nuggets-1-oz-due-mislabeling
Corinthian Foods Recall 5 Lb Bags of Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Nuggets 1 Oz. Due to Mislabeling
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: February 08, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 08, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages Fish
Reason for Announcement: Mislabeling
Company Name: Corinthian Foods
Brand Name: Corinthian Foods
Product Description: Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollack Nugget

Company Announcement

Corinthian Trading, Inc./DBA Corinthian Foods is recalling 5 lb. retail bags of Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollack Nuggets 1 oz. with date code CF35319 due to mislabeling. The bag contains Chicken Nuggets instead of Fish Nuggets. The product is packaged in clear 5 lb. bags with a white label with black writing.

Product was distributed in the state of Michigan, and may reach consumers through retail stores.

All allergens are properly declared, and no illness have been reported.

The problem was discovered when cases were opened to put our for retail sale, and the label on the retail package did not match the label and description of the master case. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused during the packaging process. The incorrect labels were applied to the product causing the product to be mislabeled.

Consumers who have purchased Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollack Nugget 1 oz.- code CT871 should return the product to the store that they purchased the product for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Corinthian Trading, Inc./DBA Corinthian Foods at 912-634-0240. (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time).
Company Contact Information
Consumers:  Corinthian Trading, Inc./DBA Corinthian Foods   912-634-0240


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-006-2020-release
Family Traditions Meat Company Recalls Ready-to-Eat Meat Stick Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall
006-2020
Health Risk: High
Feb 8, 2020

Congressional and Public Affairs Maria Machuca (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2020 – Family Traditions Meat Company, an Ackley, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 270 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef stick products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The fully cooked, ready-to-eat beef stick items were produced on Nov. 14, 2019, Dec. 3, 2019 and Jan. 6, 2020 and have a shelf life of six months. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

3-oz. and 6-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing “Arcadia MEATS SMOKED BEEF STICKS ORIGINAL” with lot numbers 31819, 33719 and 00620.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46538” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered by a compliance officer with the Iowa Department of Agriculture during in-commerce surveillance activities at a retail store.

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 or both. 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 Jolene Heikens, Vice President of Sales with Family Traditions Meat Company, or Ashley Morton, Hazard Coordinator with Family Traditions Meat Company, at (641) 847-8116.

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