This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending March 28, 2020

Wrong Back Label - Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., is voluntary recalling one of its products: Whole Foods Market Vodka Sauce carrying the lot code 20057, because of an undeclared allergen (Milk).   The recall was initiated following a customer complaint regarding the incorrect back label which contained the wrong ingredient and allergen statement.

Sulfites Not Declared - Tiffany Food Corp. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花菇) Dried Mushrooms with UPC 6 943153 804047 and no other coding, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and subsequent analysis revealed the presence of sulfites in Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花菇) Dried Mushrooms which were not declared on the label at a level that could cause a life-threatening reaction in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/immediate-release-allergy-alert-issued-winter-gardens-quality-foods-inc-undeclared-milk-vodka-sauce
For Immediate Release: Allergy Alert Issued By Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. for Undeclared Milk in Vodka Sauce
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 26, 2020
FDA Publish Date: March 26, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Whole Foods Market
Product Description: Vodka Sauce

Company Announcement
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., is voluntary recalling one of its products: Whole Foods Market Vodka Sauce carrying the lot code 20057, because of an undeclared allergen (Milk). Consumers who have a food allergy or have any sensitivity to milk should not consume the product as it could result in a serious life-threatening allergic reaction. The lot code can be found printed on the lid. Use the lot number to determine if the product is affected not the best by date.

The affected product was sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island on or after March 2, 2020. The product was located in refrigerated aisles in a 16 oz plastic tub and the incorrectly labeled items will have the following UPC code: 853594006084 and the label below.
No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated following a customer complaint regarding the incorrect back label which contained the wrong ingredient and allergen statement.

Winter Gardens is cooperating fully with regulatory authorities to successfully return all suspected product and has taken substantial actions to prevent any recurrences.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact:
Tiffany Roney, Winter Gardens Quality Manager at 717-624-6032

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tiffany-food-corp-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-huangfushanzen-dried-mushrooms
Tiffany Food Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Huangfushanzen Dried Mushrooms
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 24, 2020
FDA Publish Date: March 24, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Allergens Undeclared Sulfites
Company Name: Tiffany Food Corporation
Brand Name: Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom
Product Description: Dried Mushrooms

Company Announcement

Tiffany Food Corp. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花菇) Dried Mushrooms with UPC 6 943153 804047 and no other coding, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花菇) Dried Mushrooms was distributed in FL, OH, CA, MA and through grocery stores and food markets.
The product is packaged in 170g/6oz clear, green, gold, and red plastic bags with UPC 6 943153 804047. No other coding is present on the bag. This is a product of China and additional information on product preparation can be found on the bag written in Chinese.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and subsequent analysis revealed the presence of sulfites in Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花菇) Dried Mushrooms which were not declared on the label at a level that could cause a life-threatening reaction in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Retailers should remove this product from sale and place on hold until they receive further instructions from the recalling firm. Consumers who have purchased 170g/6oz packages of Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom (黄府山珍茶花) Dried Mushrooms are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (347)627-8588 Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST.