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Friday, May 15, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending May 16, 2020

Variety Pack Package Misses Allergen - Evans Food Group Ltd., an Arlington, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,796 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork skin products due to the product containing soy which is not declared on the product label.  The issue, discovered during a record review, found that one product contains soy – the red hot fried pork skins – is packaged in a variety pack that does not declare soy on the outside package display panel; however, soy is declared on the individual 1-oz. product label and is listed in the individual product’s list of ingredients.

Chicken Wing Packaging Misses Allergens - Zilk’s Plus Resources, LLC of Austin, TX announces a voluntary recall for select 12 oz bottles of Pluckers World Famous Wing Sauces because they may contain undeclared allergens. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that these products were distributed in packaging that did not adequately reveal the presence of soy-, wheat- or milk- containing ingredients in the affected products.

Bread Put in the Wrong Bag - The Essential Baking Company of Seattle, Washington is recalling 84 loaves of 32 oz. Sliced Columbia Bread, expiration date May 6.20, due to undeclared egg. The actual product in the bags may be 16 oz. Challah Bread which was mis-labeled as Sliced Columbia Bread and the label does not declare egg.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-010-2020-release
Evans Food Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Skin Products due to Misbranding
Class II Recall
010-2020
Health Risk: Low
May 13, 2020
Congressional and Public Affairs Chrystal Okonta (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 – Evans Food Group Ltd., an Arlington, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,796 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork skin products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.[View Labels (PDF Only)]

The product that contains soy – the red hot fried pork skins – is packaged in a variety pack that does not declare soy on the outside package display panel; however, soy is declared on the individual 1-oz. product label and is listed in the individual product’s list of ingredients. The consumer would not be able to see the soy ingredient on the label unless they open the larger box.

The RTE fried pork skin items were produced from April 15, 2020, to May 11, 2020. The following product is subject to recall:

10-oz. box of “Mac’s CHICHARRONES PORK SKINS Hot & Spicy VARIETY PACK 10 SINGLES” containing 1-oz. bags of “Mac’s CHICHARRONES PORK SKINS RED HOT FRIED PORK SKINS” with “best-by” dates 7/8/2020, 7/29/2020, 8/1/2020, 8/17/2020 and 8/19/2020 and lot codes 20106, 20107, 20113, 20118, 20122, 20125, 20128 and 20129 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 7293” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered by the establishment during a records review.

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’ pantries. 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.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Evans Food Group Consumer Contact Line at 1-800-543-7113. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jade Murray, Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Legal Department, Evans Food Group, at 773-254-7400.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zilks-plus-resources-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-soy-and-wheat-select-12-oz-bottled-sauces
Zilk’s Plus Resources Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Select 12 Oz Bottled Sauces
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 08, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  May 08, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergens (Milk, Soy, and/or Wheat)
Company Name:  Zilk's Plus Resources, LLC
Brand Name:  Pluckers World Famous Wing Sauce
Product Description:  Bottled Wing Sauces
Company Announcement
Zilk’s Plus Resources, LLC of Austin, TX announces a voluntary recall for select 12 oz bottles of Pluckers World Famous Wing Sauces because they may contain undeclared allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy, milk or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

The recalled sauces were distributed to Pluckers restaurants in Texas and Louisiana on the following dates: 05/2019 – 05/2020. Consumers may have purchased such products at the affected Pluckers locations in Texas and Louisiana.

The products are packaged in a 12-ounce, clear glass bottle marked with the name of the Product Flavor (as shown below), the Pluckers brand name, and the following lot code and expiration dates located on the side, above the label. Pictures of the select product labels are attached to assist consumers with identifying the affected products.

Product Flavor - Undeclared Allergen  Recalled Lot Codes Expiration Dates
Baker's Gold - Soy and Wheat
201905063, 201909015, 201912024,
202002031A, 202003022A, 202003035A 5/21/2020, 09/09/2020, 12/16/2020,
02/03/2021, 02/09/2021, 03/04/2021
Gochujang - Wheat
201905014, 201908072, 201908137 05/24/2020, 08/19/2020, 09/03/2020
Gold Rush - Soy and Wheat
201908071, 202002131A 08/19/2020, 02/25/2021
Hallelujah -  Milk
201908030, 201909040, 201909077,201910075 08/12/2020, 09/16/2020,
09/23/2020, 10/23/2020
Sesame - Wheat
201909014 9/9/2020
Spicy Mandarin - Milk and Wheat
201904066, 201907090, 201908090, 201909073, 201910004, 202002038A, 202003156A 04/26/2020, 07/26/2020, 08/27/2020, 09/23/2020, 10/03/2020, 02/10/2021, 03/30/2021
Teriyaki - Wheat
201904081, 201905030, 201909073,
201912036, 202002033A 05/02/2020, 05/22/2020,
09/23/2020, 12/11/2020, 02/10/2021
Vampire Killer - Soy and Wheat
201909042, 202002030A, 202003015A 09/23/2020, 02/03/2021, 03/04/2021

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that these products were distributed in packaging that did not adequately reveal the presence of soy-, wheat- or milk- containing ingredients in the affected products.

At-risk consumers who believe they may have purchased one of the affected 12-ounce bottles of Pluckers World Famous Wing Sauce flavors are urged to either dispose of the product or return it to any Pluckers location for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer, Zilk’s Plus Resources, LLC, by calling 1-817-618-6298 between the hours of 10:00 am–3:00 pm CST, Monday–Friday.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/essential-baking-company-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-egg-84-loaves-32-oz-sliced-columbia-bread
The Essential Baking Company Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Egg in 84 Loaves of 32 Oz. Sliced Columbia Bread
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 05, 2020
FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name: The Essential Baking Company
Brand Name: The Essential Baking Company
Product Description: Sliced Columbia Bread
Company Announcement
The Essential Baking Company of Seattle, Washington is recalling 84 loaves of 32 oz. Sliced Columbia Bread, expiration date May 6.20, due to undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The actual product in the bags may be 16 oz. Challah Bread which was mis-labeled as Sliced Columbia Bread and the label does not declare egg. The affected product has the expiration of May 6.20 and it is found on the Kwik-Lok seal at the end of the bag.

The mislabeled Sliced Columbia was distributed in the Puget Sound Metropolitan area in Washington only on May 3, 2020. We became aware of the problem around 1pm PST on Monday, May 4, 2020 through internal review and immediately called each of the stores that received the product to have any remaining product removed from shelves.

No illnesses have been reported to date. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-206-545-3804 from 9am to 5pm PST.

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