This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending August 13, 2020

Sub-Ingredients Not Listed, and Thus, Allergens Missed on Label - Serafin Fishery is recalling its 8-ounce containers of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip because they may contain undeclared anchovies, eggs, milk and soy.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inspection conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that the products’ labeling did not list all of the products’ ingredients. 

Wrong Chocolates in the Box - Abdallah Candies of Apple Valley, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Lund’s and Byerly’s 16 oz. sea salt caramels with code AC31 on the bottom of the box. The boxes contain sea salt almond caramels instead of sea salt caramels.

Supplier Error on the Sauce Packet Packaging - Haven’s Kitchen, legally known as Haven’s Kitchen Home, LLC of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling one lot of Golden Turmeric Tahini sauce because it may contain Gingery Miso sauce which contains undeclared soy. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that pouches labeled Golden Turmeric Tahini were filled with another flavor of our sauce that contains soy. Our manufacturer is investigating how the error occurred and is making any necessary changes to their production and packaging processes to ensure accuracy for our products.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/serafin-fishery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-anchovies-eggs-milk-and-soy-salmon-dip-and-whitefish

Serafin Fishery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovies, Eggs, Milk and Soy in Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip

Summary

Company Announcement Date: August 13, 2020

 FDA Publish Date: August 13, 2020

Product Type: Food & Beverages Seafood/Seafood Product

Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Eggs, Milk, Anchovies, and Soy

Company Name:  Serafin Fishery

Brand Name:  Serafin Fishery

 Product Description:  Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip

Company Announcement

Serafin Fishery is recalling its 8-ounce containers of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip because they may contain undeclared anchovies, eggs, milk and soy. People who have allergies to anchovies, eggs, milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dips were distributed locally in retail stores. The product comes in an 8-ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #729 and lot #807 on the top and with expiration dates of August 12, 2020 and August 24, 2020 on the label.

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inspection conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that the products’ labeling did not list all of the products’ ingredients. Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to anchovies, eggs, milk and soy should not consume these products. Households that include individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to any of these allergens should dispose of the recalled product. Consumers who have purchased the 8-ounce packages of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Serafin Fishery at 1-989-879-4596, Monday thru Friday from 9 to 5 p.m.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abdallah-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-lunds-and-byerlys-16-oz-sea-salt-caramels

Abdallah Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Lund’s and Byerly’s 16 Oz. Sea Salt Caramels

Summary

Company Announcement Date: August 12, 2020

FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2020

Product Type: Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement: Undeclared almonds

Company Name: Abdallah Candies

Brand Name: Lund’s and Byerly’s

Product Description: sea salt caramels

Company Announcement

Abdallah Candies of Apple Valley, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Lund’s and Byerly’s 16 oz. sea salt caramels with code AC31 on the bottom of the box. The boxes contain sea salt almond caramels instead of sea salt caramels.

Sea salt almond caramels contain almonds as an ingredient, which was not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Minnesota and reached consumers only through Lund’s and Byerly’s grocery stores. The recalled products were distributed from 05/21/20 to 08/05/20. Retail products are packaged in candy boxes with a band around the box containing nutrition and ingredient information. The code AC31 is found on the outside packaging on the bottom side of the boxes. The company has not been notified of any illness associated with this product.

Consumers who purchased the product/code cited above are advised not to eat any product and should destroy or return the product to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions should call Abdallah Candies with their concerns. Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30 pm central time at 952-890-4770 or 800-348-7328

No other products from this company are affected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/havens-kitchen-home-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-product

Haven’s Kitchen Home, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Product

Summary

Company Announcement Date: August 07, 2020

FDA Publish Date: August 07, 2020

Product Type: Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy

Company Name: Haven’s Kitchen

Brand Name: Haven’s Kitchen

Product Description: Golden Turmeric Tahini

Company Announcement

Haven’s Kitchen, legally known as Haven’s Kitchen Home, LLC of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling one lot of Golden Turmeric Tahini sauce because it may contain Gingery Miso sauce which contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume this mislabeled product.

Product was distributed to the following United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Dora’s Naturals locations:

UNFI Atlanta, Georgia

UNFI Chesterfield, New Hampshire

UNFI Greenwood, Indiana

UNFI Hudson Valley, New York

UNFI Lancaster, Texas

UNFI Moreno Valley, California

UNFI Racine in Sturtevant, Wisconsin

UNFI Richburg, South Carolina

UNFI Ridgefield, Washington

UNFI Rocklin, California

UNFI Sarasota, Florida

Dora’s Naturals in South Hackensack, NJ

The product comes in 5oz pouches under the name Haven’s Kitchen Golden Turmeric Tahini with the Unit UPC Code: 8-18758-02011-5. The product in question has an expiration date of 10/23/20 and a lot code of 1770.

This recall only affects this singular lot code/date code of Golden Turmeric Tahini. No other sauces are affected by this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that pouches labeled Golden Turmeric Tahini were filled with another flavor of our sauce that contains soy. Our manufacturer is investigating how the error occurred and is making any necessary changes to their production and packaging processes to ensure accuracy for our products.

Consumers are asked to check their refrigerators and dispose of the product affected by this recall. If you have any questions or need a replacement coupon for any product included in this recall, contact our Consumer Relations team at info@havenskitchen.com or (401) 315-4337 Monday – Friday from 9am est. – 5pm est.

Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Anyone diagnosed by a physician as having an illness related to soy allergen is also urged to contact state and local public health authorities.