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Monday, December 7, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for December 7, 2020

Print and Apply Label Missing Almonds - Market of Choice of Eugene, Oregon, is recalling its in-house Sour Cherry Baked Brie because of undeclared almonds.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that almonds were present but were not declared on the ingredients list.

Testing Finds Gluten in Gluten-Free Product - Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling certain Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels due to the potential presence of gluten .  The recall was initiated after finished product testing revealed the possible presence of gluten.

Mislabeled Chocolate Misses Dairy - Maribel’s Sweets of Brooklyn New York is recalling its 5oz Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls, because they contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Testing Finds Presence of Dairy - Hong Thai Foods Corp. of Brooklyn, NY issued 2 recalls, recalling its 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original because they may contain undeclared milk allergens and are adulterated with Uranine- Acid Yellow 7 and 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens

Leaky Valve Bleeds In Egg Nog - Prairie Farms has issued a limited voluntary recall of its Prairie Farms Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk gallons and Prairie Farms 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk gallons (Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020) that were not labeled for an egg allergen that may be present.  The recall was initiated after cross-contamination with egg nog was discovered following a valve malfunction at the Rockford, Illinois plant.

Mislabeling of Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Riverside Natural Foods, of Vaughan, ON is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce packages of " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " because they were improperly labelled and may contain undeclared almonds. The product is labelled to may contain tree nuts; however, people who have allergies to almonds may experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the issue was caused by an error in the company's packaging processes.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-choice-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-sour-cherry-baked-brie
Market of Choice Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Sour Cherry Baked Brie
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 05, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  December 06, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:  Market of Choice
Brand Name:  Market of Choice
Product Description:  Sour Cherry Baked Brie

Company Announcement

Market of Choice of Eugene, Oregon, is recalling its in-house Sour Cherry Baked Brie because of undeclared almonds. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Market of Choice Sour Cherry Baked Brie was sold at its Market Cheese Shops in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, and West Linn in Oregon between 11/1/20 and 12/4/20. No related illnesses have been reported to date.

The affected product is wrapped in a plastic shrink wrap and has a white adhesive store label (see label below). It has the UPC 0 217241 414996 and has the Sell By dates up to and including 12/12/20. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that almonds were present but were not declared on the ingredients list.

Customers who purchased Sour Cherry Baked Brie are urged to discard it if they have an allergy to almonds. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Customers can call with questions 541-345-0566, Ext. 3127, MON-FRI, 8 am-4:30 pm

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-two-canyon-bakehouse-products-due-possible-presence-gluten
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Canyon Bakehouse Products Due to Possible Presence of Gluten
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 03, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  December 04, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of gluten.
Company Name:  Flowers Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Canyon Bakehouse
Product Description:  Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels

Company Announcement

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling certain Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels due to the potential presence of gluten. Consumption of this product by people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or gluten or wheat sensitivity may cause adverse health effects or serious allergic reactions.

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The recall was initiated after finished product testing revealed the possible presence of gluten.

No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Following is information about the products involved in the recall. People should not consume products if both the UPC and Lot Number are noted on the package. The Lot Number is printed on the plastic closure that seals the bag.

Product  UPC  Lot Number
Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread  8-53584-00200-3  032220323
Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels  8-53584-00221-8  032220316

Consumers should discard affected product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers
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https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/maribels-sweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-product
Maribel’s Sweets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 01, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  December 01, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Chocolate/Cocoa Product   
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Maribelle Sweets
Brand Name:  Cacao Market MarieBelle
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Pearls

Company Announcement

Maribel’s Sweets of Brooklyn New York is recalling its 5oz Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls, because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

This product was distributed locally in our point of sale in New York City stores (484 Broome and 66 Park Avenue) and in all 50 States in United States through our website sales MarieBelle.com. The Cacao Market by MarieBelle dark chocolate pearls are packaged in a 5oz plastic cylinder with UPC 877708002502. The scope of the recall is for all Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls within expiry that does not list milk on the label.

No illness nor allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased the 5oz. Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls with UPC code 87708002502 are instructed to discard said product immediately or return it to the store for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-599-5515 Monday – Friday 9-5pm EST.

Other products with a different UPC code also contain milk which is correctly indicated on the labels.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hong-thai-foods-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergens-golden-boy-custard-muffin
Hong Thai Foods Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 18, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  November 30, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Hong Thai Foods Corp.
Brand Name:  Golden Boy
Product Description:  Custard Muffin Original

Company Announcement

Hong Thai Foods Corp. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original because they may contain undeclared milk allergens and are adulterated with Uranine- Acid Yellow 73. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 7.76 ounce, rigid clear plastic package marked with Best Before date of 29/01/2022 on the bottom. The product UPC code is 9555719731581.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Original are urged to, not eat it, throw it out or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 237-1511.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hong-thai-foods-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergens-golden-boy-custard-muffin-pandan
Hong Thai Foods Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 18, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  November 30, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Hong Thai Foods Corp.
Brand Name:  Golden Boy
Product Description:  Custard Muffin Pandan

Company Announcement

Hong Thai Foods Corp. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 7.76 ounce, rigid clear plastic package marked with Best Before date of 29/01/2022 on the bottom. The product UPC code is 9555719731604.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Pandan are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 237-1511.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prairie-farms-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-chocolate-milk-gallons
Prairie Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Chocolate Milk Gallons
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 25, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  November 25, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Milk/Milk Product
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared egg
Company Name:  Prairie Farms
Brand Name:  Prairie Farms
Product Description:  Chocolate milk

Company Announcement

Prairie Farms has issued a limited voluntary recall of its Prairie Farms Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk gallons and Prairie Farms 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk gallons (Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020) that were not labeled for an egg allergen that may be present. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

A total of 1,152 units of chocolate milk gallons (355 units of Premium Flavored Chocolate and 797 units of 1% Lowfat Chocolate) were distributed at retail outlets in the Chicago area, including the Northern Illinois Suburbs, Rockford, Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin. The recalled products contain the following code dates and UPC#’s:

One Gallon Prairie Farms Dairy Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk
UPC: 72730-26110  
Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020
Plant Code: 17-284
One Gallon Prairie Farms Dairy
1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk
UPC: 72730-26126
Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020
Plant Code: 17-284

The recall was initiated after cross-contamination with egg nog was discovered following a valve malfunction at the Rockford, Illinois plant. No illnesses have been reported to date. Prairie Farms Chocolate Milk gallons produced at plants, other than Rockford, Ill. plant Code 17-284, including Premium Flavored Chocolate, 1% Lowfat Chocolate, 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate, and Fat Free Chocolate, are not part of this recall.

Prairie Farms Dairy is currently working in partnership with the FDA to fully investigate the matter and comply with all necessary recall procedures. Prairie Farms is also establishing preventive measures to address the issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue.

Customers who have purchased this product are encouraged to destroy the product or return it to their local retailer to exchange the product for a like item. Consumers with questions may contact Prairie Farms Dairy at 618-659-5700 or info@prairiefarms.com, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riverside-natural-foods-ltd-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-good-gather-banana-chocolate-chip
Riverside Natural Foods LTD. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in "Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 23, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  November 25, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:  Riverside Natural Foods
Brand Name:  Good & Gather
Product Description:  Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar

Company Announcement

Riverside Natural Foods, of Vaughan, ON is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce packages of " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " because they were improperly labelled and may contain undeclared almonds. The product is labelled to may contain tree nuts; however, people who have allergies to almonds may experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The product comes in a 8 ounce, carton package marked with lot # 1020 on the bottom and with an expiration date of 13 JUL 2021 stamped on the bottom.

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the issue was caused by an error in the company's packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Riverside Natural Foods at 1-416-360-8200 ex 226.

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