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Friday, September 11, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending September 12, 2020

Mislabeling Peanut Sauce By Applying Wrong Label - Pretty Thai of Austin, Texas, is recalling Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce that may have been mislabeled as Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. There is a risk that a person with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts.  Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the manufacturer's production and packaging processes.

Sourcing Error Results in Undeclared Anchovies (Fish) -  Fresco Foods Inc. of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling ALL units of ANCIENT GRAIN JACKFRUIT BOWL because it may contain an undeclared allergen, Fish (anchovies). The allergy alert was initiated after it was discovered that the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl containing Fish (anchovies) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Fish (anchovies). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by sourcing the wrong sub-ingredient.

Cheese, Not On Label, Identified at Store Level - Cher-Make Sausage Company, a Wisconsin establishment, is recalling approximately 429-lbs of fully-cooked meat sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen -the product contains milk (cheese), which is not declared on the packaging label. The problem was discovered after the firm received a complaint from a store employee who observed cheese in the product.

Allergen Reaction to Wheat by Customer Trigger Recall of Product Produced by Co-Packer - Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC announced today it is voluntarily recalling 389 cases of a single date code of 7 oz. Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers, with a “best by” date of Jan 11, 21A3, after learning that the product may contain undeclared wheat ingredients.  There has been an individual with a wheat allergy that was treated for a wheat allergen reaction.  There has been an individual with a wheat allergy that was treated for a wheat allergen reaction.  This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third-party co-packer that produced the product.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pretty-thai-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-mislabeled-peanut-sauce
Pretty Thai Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Mislabeled Peanut Sauce
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 10, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  September 10, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce
Company Name: Pretty Thai
Brand Name: Pretty Thai
Product Description: Pretty Thai Sweat Chili Sauce
Company Announcement
Pretty Thai of Austin, Texas, is recalling Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce that may have been mislabeled as Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. There is a risk that a person with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts could unintentionally consume a product containing peanuts because of this error. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The product was distributed to H-E-B and Central Market stores in Texas from March 19, 2020 to September 8, 2020.

The product is packaged in clear, cylindrical PET bottles with black flip-top caps and clear labels with white print. The recall is for Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce with the Lot Code 0772000123. A small number of the Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce bottles were discovered to have been mislabeled as Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce is yellow or gold in color, while Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is dark red in color. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the mislabeled product.

Pretty Thai and its manufacturer, Ponder Foods, have coordinated efforts with H-E-B to remove all of the affected product from the shelves and from distribution. Out of an abundance of caution, we are alerting consumers in Texas who may have purchased either Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce or Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce to check any product for Lot Code 0772000123. For consumers with no peanut allergy, this Lot Code of Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce, as well as any Lot Code of Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce are completely safe to consume. Product may be returned to H-E-B and/or Central Market for a full refund. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the manufacturer's production and packaging processes.

Consumers with questions may contact the Pretty Thai brand directly via email at info@ptfawg.com or via telephone at 512 981 6170. Consumers or retailers may also contact the manufacturer, Ponder Foods, via email at info@ponder-foods.com or via telephone at 469 914 0052 (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm CDT).

Attached below is a photo of the mislabeled product with the affected Lot Code.

 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresco-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-anchovies-ancient-grain-jackfruit-bowl
Fresco Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Anchovies) in Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  September 03, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to undeclared fish
Company Name:  Fresco Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Fresco
Product Description:  Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl

Company Announcement
Fresco Foods Inc. of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling ALL units of ANCIENT GRAIN JACKFRUIT BOWL because it may contain an undeclared allergen, Fish (anchovies). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Fish (anchovies) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia in retail stores including Natural Foods grocers, independent markets and Publix supermarkets.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE ALLERGY ALERT:
Product: Eat Fresco, Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl
Product Identification: Product comes in 14 ounces (397 grams) plastic white rectangular tray with skin vacuum seal and is kept refrigerated. Best If Used By/Freeze By: 9/15/2020 and prior.

The allergy alert was initiated after it was discovered that the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl containing Fish (anchovies) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Fish (anchovies). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by sourcing the wrong sub-ingredient.

The product has been discontinued effective immediately. All future production has been cancelled for this item.

Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to fish (anchovies) should not consume this product. Households that include individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to fish (anchovies) should dispose of the product.

Consumers with questions may contact Tracy Povolny at Fresco Foods, Inc. at 813-551-2100.

Business operation hours are Monday- Friday, 8-5pm EST.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2020/recall-023-2020-release
Cher-Make Sausage Company Recalls Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall023-2020
Health Risk: HighSep 11, 2020
Congressional and Public Affairs
Felicia Thompson
(202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov


WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2020 – Cher-Make Sausage Company, a Manitowoc, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 429-lbs of fully-cooked meat sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk (cheese), which is not declared on the packaging label. 

The product labeled as “Old Fashioned Wieners” may contain cheddar wieners product. The product was produced on July 23, 2020. The following products are subject to recall:  [View Labels (PDF only)]

5-lb. vacuum sealed packages labeled as “OLD FASHIONED WIENERS COURSE GROUND FULLY COOKED” with sell by date “11/26/20” and lot number “2020503” on the product label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 2420” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin and may have been sold intact or from a counter display as individual sausages.                          

The problem was discovered after the firm received a complaint from a store employee who observed cheese in the product.

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 retailer and consumers’ refrigerators. Retailers who have obtained these products are urged not to sell them. 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Tom Chermak, Cher-Make Sausage Company President, at TomC@Cher-make.com or by calling (920) 683-5980.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/goodie-girl-tribeca-llc-recalls-goodie-girl-magical-animal-crackers-due-undeclared-wheat
Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC Recalls Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers Due to Undeclared Wheat
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 11, 2020
FDA Publish Date: September 11, 2020  Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement: May Contain Undeclared Wheat  Allergens
Company Name:  Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC
Brand Name: Goodie Girl 
Product Description: Goodie Girl GF Magical Animal Crackers
Company Announcement
Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC announced today it is voluntarily recalling 389 cases of a single date code of 7 oz. Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers, with a “best by” date of Jan 11, 21A3, after learning that the product may contain undeclared wheat ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of allergic reaction if they consume the product contained in the recalled boxes. There has been an individual with a wheat allergy that was treated for a wheat allergen reaction.

This recall affects only 389 cases of the following product, which were distributed in retail stores nationwide:

Description; Goodie Girl GF Magical Animal Crackers
UPC# 8-5598700395-3
Size; 7 Ounces
Best By Date; Jan 11, 2021
Distributed between 4/17/2020 – 5/7/2020

This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC.

This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third-party co-packer that produced the product.

Product with this particular “best by” date was shipped and distributed by Goodie Girl Tribeca to its customers' warehouses located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Hampshire, California.

Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may contact info@goodiegirl.com or call 201-941-2000 9am – 5pm est.

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