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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending December 31. 2020

Ravioli Product Recalled After Using Siracha Chili Sauce From a Different Supplier That Now Contains Soy - The USDA-FSISI is issuing a public health alert for approximately 49 pounds of frozen, fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken sriracha ravioli products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product may contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The product labeled as “FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET CHICKEN RAVIOLI Ovals” was formulated with a different sriracha chili sauce than normally utilized in the product formulation because the firm was unable to obtain the usual brand from their supplier. The sriracha chili sauce used on Dec. 8, 2020 contains soy, while the sauce normally used in the formulation does not. The following products are subject to the public health alert: [View Labels (PDF only)]

Label of Cajun Spiced Snack Misses Milk  on Label - Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling its 9 ounce packages of Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix because it contains undeclared milk.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product 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.

Supplier Issue Results in Undeclared Milk and Eggs - Divvies of Trumbull, CT is recalling Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that an ingredient containing milk and eggs had gotten into the ingredient mix which is used specifically for the vanilla cupcakes. This happened when the mix was packaged by the ingredient supplier. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown of a piece of equipment on the supplier’s packaging line. The problem has been corrected.

Pecan Pies Labeled Mislabeled using Print-and-Apply Labels - Legendary Baking of Chaska, MN is voluntarily recalling a single lot of item number 7545 - French Silk Pie. This product is being recalled due to a potential undeclared pecan allergen. Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme pies may have been packaged in containers that otherwise identify the product as French Silk Pie and did not reveal the presence of pecans.

Bacon Bits Labeled as Garlic Powder - B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling individual containers of 5.37 oz. Food Club Garlic Powder, with “best by” dates of NOV 19 22 and NOV 20 22, because they mistakenly contain bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on the garlic powder labels. It was determined that 1,301 cases of bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on garlic powder labels, may contain some individual containers inadvertently labeled as garlic powder. Containers labeled as Food Club Bacon Flavored Bits correctly indicate that the containers include bacon-flavored bits and correctly declare the presence of soy.

Wrong Back Label - Fresh Orlando, FL., is recalling a limited number of cases of product containing a vegetable tray with ranch dip due to a possible health risk from an undeclared allergen in a product. The product contains egg, which is not declared on the label.

Pecan Kringles Labeled as  Almond Kringles - O&H Danish Bakery, Inc. of Racine, WI is recalling 3,173 units of Almond Kringle (1lb 8oz) with batch code 26720 sold in Trader Joe’s retail stores because it may contain undeclared Pecans. The recall was initiated because it was discovered that four pecan filled kringles were incorrectly labeled as Almond Kringle and delivered to the Trader Joe’s distribution center as a part of a larger order. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's baking and icing processes.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2020/pha-12312020-01
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable Chicken Sriracha Ravioli Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen 
 
Congressional and Public Affairs  Felicia Thompson (202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 49 pounds of frozen, fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken sriracha ravioli products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product may contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers with allergic reactions to soy are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer available to be directly purchased by consumers in retail.
The product labeled as “FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET CHICKEN RAVIOLI Ovals” was formulated with a different sriracha chili sauce than normally utilized in the product formulation because the firm was unable to obtain the usual brand from their supplier. The sriracha chili sauce used on Dec. 8, 2020 contains soy, while the sauce normally used in the formulation does not. The following products are subject to the public health alert: [View Labels (PDF only)]
16-oz. plastic bags of “FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET CHICKEN RAVIOLI Ovals” with best-by date “12/08/2021.”
The products bear establishment number “EST. M-1854/P-19980” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors/sold in retail in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers.
The firm’s Quality Assurance Director discovered the problem during a label review. There is no product currently available for sale to consumers. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Consumers with food allergies who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away.
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/lipari-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-backroad-country-spicy-cajun-mix
Lipari Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 30, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  December 31, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Lipari Foods
Brand Name:  Backroad Country
Product Description:  Spicy Cajun Mix

Company Announcement
Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling its 9 ounce packages of Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix because it contains undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product comes in a 9 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #M24501, M26902 with an expiration of 11/2021 on the back of the package and M28201 with an expiration of 12/2021 on the back of the package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product 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.
Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased 9 ounce packages of Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Lipari Foods at 1-586-447-3500. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/divvies-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-eggs-vanilla-cupcakes
Divvies, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Eggs in Vanilla Cupcakes
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 31, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  December 31, 2020  
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Bakery Product/Mix 
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and eggs
Company Name:  Divvies, LLC
Brand Name:  Divvies
Product Description:  Vanilla Cupcakes

Company Announcement
Divvies of Trumbull, CT is recalling Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and online websites. This distribution was limited to 472 cases in total.
The product comes in a 6-ounce, clear plastic clamshell labelled with the Divvies brand and marked with a lot # VV303-1, VV304-1, or VC309-1 on the side of the container.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that an ingredient containing milk and eggs had gotten into the ingredient mix which is used specifically for the vanilla cupcakes. This happened when the mix was packaged by the ingredient supplier. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown of a piece of equipment on the supplier’s packaging line. The problem has been corrected.
Consumers who have purchased the 6oz package of Divvies Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting or Divvies Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting with Lot #’s VV303-1, VV304-1, or VC309-1 are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 203-989-3173.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/legendary-baking-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-pecan-product-labeled-french-silk-pie
Legendary Baking Issues Allergy Alert for Potential Undeclared Pecan in Product Labeled as French Silk Pie
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 24, 2020
FDA Publish Date: December 28, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared pecans
Company Name: Legendary Baking
Brand Name: Legendary Baking
Product Description: French Silk Pie

Company Announcement
Legendary Baking of Chaska, MN is voluntarily recalling a single lot of item number 7545 - French Silk Pie. This product is being recalled due to a potential undeclared pecan allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme pies may have been packaged in containers that otherwise identify the product as French Silk Pie and did not reveal the presence of pecans.
NO OTHER LOT CODES OR PRODUCTS ARE IMPACTED. There has been no illness reported to date.
Currently there are 330 pies or less than 14% of the lot unaccounted for at this time that were delivered to certain Village Inn restaurants in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. Pies were sold either whole through a retail case located within the restaurants or in slices. All the potentially affected restaurants who may have received the pies at issue have been notified. The potentially affected product can be identified as follows:
PRODUCT LOT CODE (printed on the side of the pie tin)
Village Inn French Silk Pie CH20322CPS(Hour)(Minute)
Only this specific lot code is impacted. Customers are asked to remove or discard all product with the lot code listed above immediately. If customers are uncertain of the lot code, please discard product and do not consume. Customers may call 1-877-394-4147 for additional information or assistance (available Monday through Friday 7am - 7pm CST).

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bg-foods-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-limited-number-containers-food-club-garlic
B&G Foods Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in a Limited Number of Containers of Food Club Garlic Powder That Incorrectly Contain Bacon-Flavored Bits
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 22, 2020
FDA Publish Date: December 23, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Soy
Company Name: B & G Foods, Inc
Brand Name: Food Club
Product Description: Garlic Powder
Company Announcement
B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling individual containers of 5.37 oz. Food Club Garlic Powder, with “best by” dates of NOV 19 22 and NOV 20 22, because they mistakenly contain bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on the garlic powder labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the bacon-flavored bits contained in the recalled containers. There is no health risk associated with this product for individuals without an allergy to soy.
This recall affects only the following product, which may have been distributed in retail stores nationwide:
Description Consumer UPC # Size Best By Dates
Food Club Garlic Powder 0-36800-38295-4 5.37 oz. (152g) NOV 19 22 or NOV 20 22
(The “best by” date is located on
the bottom of the container.)
This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Food Club brand products.
No allergic reactions or consumer complaints related to this matter have been reported to date. It was determined that 1,301 cases of bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on garlic powder labels, may contain some individual containers inadvertently labeled as garlic powder. Containers labeled as Food Club Bacon Flavored Bits correctly indicate that the containers include bacon-flavored bits and correctly declare the presence of soy. This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA.
The recalled product has clear packaging and therefore it should be readily apparent to consumers that any mislabeled containers contain bacon-flavored bits instead of garlic powder. However, out of an abundance of caution, B&G Foods is issuing this recall for containers of Food Club Garlic Powder with the particular “best by” dates listed above.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may also contact Topco Associates LLC by calling 888.423.0139.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/country-fresh-announces-voluntary-limited-recall-se-grocers-branded-party-tray-vegetables-and-ranch
Country Fresh Announces Voluntary Limited Recall of SE Grocers Branded Party Tray with Vegetables and Ranch Dip Due to Undeclared Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 22, 2020
FDA Publish Date: December 22, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name: Country Fresh, LLC
Brand Name: SE Grocers
Product Description: Party Tray Vegetables with Ranch Dip

Company Announcement
Fresh Orlando, FL., is recalling a limited number of cases of product containing a vegetable tray with ranch dip due to a possible health risk from an undeclared allergen in a product. The product contains egg, which is not declared on the label.

The items, “Party Tray Vegetables with Ranch Dip”, were unintentionally labeled with the incorrect nutritional panel for “Apple & Cheese with Carmel Dip” and were produced on December 17, 2020. The product was distributed through Winn Dixie, Harvey’s and Fresco y Mas stores in Florida. Recalled product was shipped directly to the retailer’s distribution centers in Plant City, FL, Jacksonville, FL and Miami, FL. The best-if-used by date of December 27, 2020 and the UPC code is as follows:

UPC Code: 3825911509

Lot Code: 020NFU2001

To date, Country Fresh has not received any confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The recalled products were distributed on 12/21/2020. Winn Dixie retail stores have removed the product from the store shelves and inventories. Customers with affected vegetable party try with ranch dip should discard it immediately and not consume it.

Country Fresh takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations, and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks.

For information please contact: 1-855-281-9715

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oh-danish-bakery-inc-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-pecans-almond-kringle
O&H Danish Bakery, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Potential for Undeclared Pecans in Almond Kringle
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 18, 2020 
FDA Publish Date:  December 18, 2020 
Product Type:  Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared pecans
Company Name:  O&H Danish Bakery, Inc.
Brand Name:  O&H Danish Bakery
Product Description:  Almond Kringle

Company Announcement

O&H Danish Bakery, Inc. of Racine, WI is recalling 3,173 units of Almond Kringle (1lb 8oz) with batch code 26720 sold in Trader Joe’s retail stores because it may contain undeclared Pecans. People who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Almond Kringle were delivered to the Trader Joe’s stores located in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas and Alabama.

The product is packaged in a white wax paper bakery bag marked with batch code #26720. The batch code can be found in the upper right-hand corner of the product nutritional label (see diagram referenced below).

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

The recall was initiated because it was discovered that four pecan filled kringles were incorrectly labeled as Almond Kringle and delivered to the Trader Joe’s distribution center as a part of a larger order. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's baking and icing processes.

People who have an allergy to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. If you purchased the Almond Kringle with the specified batch code from a Trader Joe’s store in one of the nine states listed and have a pecan allergy, please do not eat it. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Alternatively, you may send an email to TJrecall@ohdanishbakery.com with a picture of the product label for a replacement item delivered to your door.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns we urge you to please contact our president, Eric Olesen, at 262-631-5398 to discuss further.

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