This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending February 22, 2020

Cheddar Chips in Wrong Labeled Bag Results in Milk Allergen Miss -  Saratoga Potato Chips, llc of Fort Wayne, Indiana is recalling 140 cases of Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips 17 oz (UPC 0111100320101) with the specific lot code because it may contain undeclared milk.  The issue was discovered when some consumers reported finding cheddar cheese flavored chips in the Bag of Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips

Product With Peanut Gets Wrong Labeled Sleeve -  Containing Peanuts Mislabeled - CJ Foods, Inc., a division of CJ America, Inc., of La Palma, CA, is voluntarily recalling Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls because it may contain undeclared peanuts. The voluntary recall was initiated because the company discovered some bowls that were packaged in outer sleeves indicating Teriyaki Noodle Bowls contain Pad Thai noodle, which contains peanuts that are not listed on the ingredient list or allergen information.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/saratoga-potato-chips-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-kroger-sweet-mesquite-bbq-potato
Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 19, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 19, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name: Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC
Brand Name: Kroger
Product Description: Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips

Company Announcement

Saratoga Potato Chips, llc of Fort Wayne, Indiana is recalling 140 cases of Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips 17 oz (UPC 0111100320101) with the specific lot code BEST If Used By MAY 12 20 2b5 time stamped 18:50 to 20:55, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergen run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Kroger stores in Michigan state, Mariano’s stores, and Roundy’s stores in Illinois state & Wisconsin state. It reached consumers through retail stores.

The product comes in a 17 oz bag marked with the lot code "BEST If Used By MAY 12 20 2b5" time stamped 18:50 to 20:55, on the top right corner of the front of the bag. A total of 140 cases were affected.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The issue was discovered when some consumers reported finding cheddar cheese flavored chips in the Bag of Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips 17 oz (UPC 0111100320101) with the specific lot code BEST If Used By MAY 12 20 2b5 time stamped 18:50 to 20:55. Saratoga Potato Chips conducted an investigation which indicated that the problem was caused by an isolated incident of human error.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips product may dispose of it or return it to their local Kroger, Mariano’s, Roundy’s stores for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Saratoga Potato Chips Customer Care at (905) 669-6072 x 227 during Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cj-foods-voluntarily-recalls-annie-chuns-japanese-style-teriyaki-noodle-bowls-due-undeclared-peanuts
CJ Foods Voluntarily Recalls Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls Due To Undeclared Peanuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 14, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 15, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: CJ Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Annie Chun’s
Product Description: Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls
Company Announcement

CJ Foods, Inc., a division of CJ America, Inc., of La Palma, CA, is voluntarily recalling Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls because it may contain undeclared peanuts. Use of this product may cause serious allergic reaction or illness in people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut.

The noodle bowls were distributed across the United States and reached consumers through retail stores and online order.

ANNIE CHUN’S JAPANESE-STYLE TERIYAKI NOODLE BOWL, 7.8 OZ, UPC CODE 7-65667-10387-6, LOT NUMBER 12/25/2020 in opaque white plastic bowl with paper sleeves

“At CJ Foods, the quality and safety of our products is our number one priority,” said Mike Smith, a spokesperson for CJ Foods. “We are working closely with the FDA on this voluntary recall to ensure the urgent notification of our retail customers and consumers. There have been no reports of illness or injury to date, but we are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify consumers and recall any of the affected product in the marketplace.”

The voluntary recall was initiated because the company discovered some bowls that were packaged in outer sleeves indicating Teriyaki Noodle Bowls contain Pad Thai noodle, which contains peanuts that are not listed on the ingredient list or allergen information.

The company has reached out to customers to cease and destroy the products that were not distributed yet and to track and destroy products already in commerce.

Consumers who have purchased an affected product should discard it and contact the company or the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers seeking additional information can call 1-800-459-3445 from Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm CT.

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