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Monday, August 31, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Product for Week Ending 8-29-20

Granola Bars Labeled Incorrectly - TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain Chewy Granola Bars sold under the brand name Signature Select because the outer carton indicates that the product is Chocolate Chip variety, while some of the individually-wrapped product contained in the carton may be Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip variety.  TreeHouse discovered the issue after receiving three consumer complaints. At this time, TreeHouse has received one report of an allergic reaction associated with this product.

Worcestershire Contains Soy and Anchovies (Fish) -  Sauce of Iron River, Michigan is recalling two flavors of barbeque sauces, because the products contain undeclared Soy and Anchovies. This announcement was initiated after the omission on the label was discovered August 20 of this year during a routine operations inspection. This inspection revealed that two ingredients, soy and anchovies (fish), were used in the brand of Worcestershire sauce 

Egg Noodles Labeled as Other Noodles - Riviana Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 19,931 cases of certain coded Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle cellophane packages that contain an egg noodle product. The affected Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle packages do not declare the allergen “egg”, which is an ingredient in the noodle product. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in Riviana’s packaging review processes.

Wrong Bag For Chips - Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of select 1 oz., 1 1/2 oz., 2 5/8 oz., 7 3/4 oz., 12 1/2 oz., 15 1/2 oz. bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of potato chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/treehouse-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-signature-select-granola-bars
TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Signature Select Granola Bars 
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 28, 2020 
FDA Publish Date: August 28, 2020 
Product Type: Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item 
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts 
Company Name: TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Signature Select
Product Description: Chewy Granola Bars - Chocolate Chip 

Company Announcement
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain Chewy Granola Bars sold under the brand name Signature Select. 
This recall is being conducted because the outer carton indicates that the product is Chocolate Chip variety, while some of the individually-wrapped product contained in the carton may be Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip variety. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Product was distributed nationwide through the following stores: ACME Markets, Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Market, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Haggen, Jewel-Osco, Lucky (limited to stores in Utah), Market Street, Pak N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Safeway Community Markets, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, United Express, United Supermarkets and Vons (limited to stores in Fresno, Clovis and Oakhurst). 
The product at issue can be identified by the UPC number and best if used by date which can be found above the nutrition facts panel on the package as listed in the chart below.
Description  Size  UPC Number  Best If Used By Date 
Signature Select Chewy Granola Bars - Chocolate Chip
18 Count / 15.2 oz
2113028363
Jan 21, 21
Photos of the affected product can be found below. No other varieties or UPC numbers are included in this recall.
TreeHouse discovered the issue after receiving three consumer complaints. At this time, TreeHouse has received one report of an allergic reaction associated with this product.
Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call 800.596.2902, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (EST).
ABOUT TREEHOUSE FOODS
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label packaged foods and beverages in North America. We have over 40 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Italy, and our vision is to be the undisputed solutions leader for custom brands for our customers. Our product portfolio includes shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen and fresh products, including baked goods (cookies, crackers, pretzels, refrigerated dough, frozen waffles, in-store bakery products and snack bars); beverages (broth, single serve hot beverages, ready-to-drink coffee, creamers and powdered drinks); and meal solutions (dressings, hot cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta, pickles, sauces and side dishes). We have a comprehensive offering of packaging formats and flavor profiles, and we also offer natural, organic and preservative-free ingredients across almost our entire portfolio. Our purpose is to make high quality food and beverages affordable to all.
Additional information, including TreeHouse's most recent statements on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, may be found at TreeHouse's website, http://www.treehousefoods.com
External Link Disclaimer
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https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/schaws-sauce-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-anchovies-schaws-sweet-and-sassy-gourmet
Schaws Sauce Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Anchovies in Schaws Sweet and Sassy Gourmet Barbecue and Basting Sauce and Schaws Sweet with Heat Barbecue and Basting Sauce
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 26, 2020 
FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2020 
Product Type: Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy and anchovies
Company Name: Schaws Sauce
Brand Name: Schaws Sauce
Product Description: Sweet and Sassy Barbecue and Basting Sauce & Sweet with Heat Barbecue and Basting Sauce

Company Announcement
Schaws Sauce of Iron River, Michigan is recalling two flavors of barbeque sauces, because the products contain undeclared Soy and Anchovies. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Anchovies run the risk of serious life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Schaws Sauce is distributed primarily in Michigan, but it is also retailed through the company web site, schaws sauce.com. The two affected flavors are: Schaws Sweet and Sassy Barbecue and Basting Sauce and Schaws Sweet with Heat Barbecue and Basting Sauce. Both are sold in clear 18 oz. jars with white metal lids. All jars with a use by date of 8/20/2022 and prior are impacted by this recall.
No illnesses have ever been reported to date in connection with this problem.
This announcement was initiated after the omission on the label was discovered August 20 of this year during a routine operations inspection. This inspection revealed that two ingredients, soy and anchovies (fish), were used in the brand of Worcestershire sauce used in the production of Schaws Sauce.
Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to Soy or Anchovies should not consume these products. Households that include individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to either of these allergens should dispose of the recalled product. Customers who have purchased Schaws BBQ Sauce in either the original or thew/heat variety and have allergy to either fish products or soy, may return the bottle to Schaws Sauce, 176 Stanley Lake Drive, Iron River, Michigan 49935 and have their money refunded by calling 1-800-797-5226 between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M. central time Monday thru Friday.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riviana-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-certain-manufacturing-date-and-upc-number-ronzonir-smart
Riviana Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Manufacturing Date and UPC Number of Ronzoni® Smart Taste® Extra-Wide Noodles Due to Possible Undeclared Egg Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 26, 2020 
FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2020 
Product Type: Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg. 
Company Name: RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Brand Name: Ronzoni
Product Description: Smart Taste Extra Wide Noodle

Company Announcement
Riviana Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 19,931 cases of certain coded Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle cellophane packages that contain an egg noodle product. The affected Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle packages do not declare the allergen “egg”, which is an ingredient in the noodle product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product was distributed nationally from March through August of this year.
The product at issue can be identified by the manufacturing code and UPC number listed on the package as listed in the chart below.
Product Size Product Name Manufacturing Codes Individual Package UPC
12 oz. each
RONZONI® Smart Taste® Extra-Wide Noodles
MAR3022H, MAR3122H, JUN0422H, JUN0522H, JUL2422H, JUL2522H
71300 05008
No other varieties and no other manufacturing codes are included in this recall.
At this time, Riviana has received one consumer complaint and no reports of illness or injury associated with this product.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in Riviana’s packaging review processes.
Riviana has instructed distributors and retailers who purchased affected product from Riviana to segregate the recalled products from their inventories so that a Riviana sales representative may assist retailers in the disposition of the product.
Consumers should return the affected product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Consumers who may have questions or concerns should call Riviana’s toll free Consumer Relations number at 1-800-730-5957, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm (Eastern).


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-select-bags-lays-barbecue-flavored-potato
Frito Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Select Bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 24, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  August 24, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Product may contain undeclared milk.
Company Name:  Frito-Lay North America
 Brand Name: Lay’s
Product Description: Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips

Company Announcement

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of select 1 oz., 1 1/2 oz., 2 5/8 oz., 7 3/4 oz., 12 1/2 oz., 15 1/2 oz. bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. These recalled bags may also be included in select Frito-Lay Variety Packs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product contained inside the recalled bags.

The products covered by this recall were distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming to retail stores and via foodservice, vending, e-commerce, mail distribution and other channels.

No other Lay’s products, sizes, flavors, or variety packs are recalled.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of potato chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.

No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date. Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of the action.

Consumers with the product noted above can return the product to a retailer for a refund or contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).
















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