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Friday, August 21, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending 8-21-2020

Ingredient Missed on Label - Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Vegan Vanilla Cake from 21 stores across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and one store in Tallahassee, Florida, due to an undeclared soy (soy milk) allergen.  This is a print-and-apply label.....seems like somebody needs a better process for inputting and verifying ingredient information on this print-on-demand labels.  

Brazil Nuts in Mixed Nuts, but Don't Belong There - Superior Nut Company of Cambridge, MA is recalling Southern Grove Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts, because it may contain undeclared Brazil Nuts. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Brazil Nuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Brazil Nuts.

Wrong Potato Chips in the Bag - Frito-Lay announced a limited voluntary recall of a very small number of $1.29 1 1/2 oz. bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small number of bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of potato chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.

Soup with Pasta and Meatballs Labeled as Chicken Noodle - Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen- the product contains milk and soy, known allergens, as well as beef and pork, which are not declared on the product label.  The cans labeled as chicken noodle soup actually contain a meatball and pasta product.  The problem was discovered when the firm’s distributor notified FSIS of consumer complaints that the soup contained meatballs and pasta instead of chicken and noodles.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-soy-milk-vegan-vanilla-cake-issued-whole-foods-market-stores-seven
Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy (Soy Milk) in Vegan Vanilla Cake Issued by Whole Foods Market Stores in Seven States
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 20, 2020
FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Soy
Company Name: Whole Foods Market
Brand Name: Whole Foods Market
Product Description: 8-20-2020, Whole Foods Market
Company Announcement

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Vegan Vanilla Cake from 21 stores across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and one store in Tallahassee, Florida, due to an undeclared soy (soy milk) allergen. People who have a food allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected product was sold as whole, 6-inch cakes in both the cake case and self-serve areas of the Bakery Department. The product was packaged in plastic dome containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels, a PLU code of 41070 and product sell-by date through August 24, 2020. All affected product has been removed from store shelves.

No allergic reactions have been reported to date. The recall was initiated when a Team Member conducting a labeling audit identified the missing ingredient.

Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/superior-nut-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-brazil-nuts-product
Superior Nut Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Brazil Nuts in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 20, 2020
FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared brazil nuts
Company Name: Superior Nut Company
Brand Name: Southern Grove
Product Description: Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts

Company Announcement
Superior Nut Company of Cambridge, MA is recalling Southern Grove Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts, because it may contain undeclared Brazil Nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Brazil nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed by select Aldi stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The product is packed in 14.75 oz. cans under Southern Grove brand, Mixed Nuts 50% Peanuts Lot Codes 0MR105975; 0MR106051; 0MR106280; 0MR106320.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Brazil Nuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Brazil Nuts.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-251-6060, Monday to Friday 9AM to 4:00PM

Superior Nut Company, Inc.
225 Monsignor O’Brien Hwy
Cambridge, MA 02141

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-small-number-ruffles-original-potato-chips
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
August 21, 2020 
FDA Publish Date:
August 21, 2020 
Product Type:
Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Milk
Company Name:
Frito-Lay
Brand Name:
Ruffles
Product Description:
Original Potato Chips

Company Announcement
Frito-Lay announced a limited voluntary recall of a very small number of $1.29 1 1/2 oz. bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. 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 recalled $1.29 1 1/2 oz. bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips were distributed to select Washington and Oregon convenience stores in the following locations:
Ellensburg, WA
Ritzville, WA
Bend, OR
Brookings, OR
Harbor, OR
The recalled bags have both a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 22 SEP 2020 and an eight-character manufacturing code of “34631762” listed below the $1.29 price. These numbers can be found on the front of the bag along the top right side. In addition, the recalled bags will also have a UPC code of “28400 48228” listed on the back of the bag.
No other Ruffles products, sizes or flavors are recalled, including bags in Variety Packs.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small number of bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of potato chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.
No illness or allergic reaction related to this matter has been reported to date.
Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of our actions.
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).
About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $17 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/ and on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/fritolay.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $67 billion in net revenue in 2019, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-020-2020-release
Faribault Foods Inc. Recalls Canned Soup Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 
Class I Recall 
020-2020 
Health Risk: High 
Aug 18, 2020 


Congressional and Public Affairs
Buck McKay 
(202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

 
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2020 – Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk and soy, known allergens, as well as beef and pork, which are not declared on the product label.
The cans labeled as chicken noodle soup actually contain a meatball and pasta product. The canned soup items were produced on May 26, 2020. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
14-oz. cans of “PROGRESSO ORGANIC CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP” with a best by date of “BestByMAY262022” printed on the bottom of the can and a best by date of “09JUN2022” printed on the product case.  
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST18826A” printed on the bottom of the can under the best by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered when the firm’s distributor notified FSIS of consumer complaints that the soup contained meatballs and pasta instead of chicken and noodles.
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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact the General Mills Media Help Line at 763-764-6364 or Media.line@genmills.com. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the General Mills Consumer Help Line at 1-800-200-9377.

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