Alli & Rose LLC is recalling dried plums due to the potential presence of lead. The product was sold at Costco Wholesale in four states: Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington.
Dried Plums Recall Information
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 15, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 24, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name: Alli and Rose LLC
Brand Name: Snak Yard
Product Description: Dried Plums/ saladitos
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Monday, February 28, 2022
Imported Apple Pulp Recalled After Linked to Salmonella Cases
Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. of Newark, NJ is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after FDA received a single complaint reporting 5 illnesses and FDA sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product. The product is imported from India.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vadilal-industries-usa-recalls-custard-apple-pulp-because-possible-health-risk
Vadilal Industries (USA) Recalls "Custard Apple Pulp" Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 22, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 22, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Salmonella
Company Name: Vadilal Industries Inc.
Brand Name: Vadilal
Product Description: frozen custard apple pulp
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vadilal-industries-usa-recalls-custard-apple-pulp-because-possible-health-risk
Vadilal Industries (USA) Recalls "Custard Apple Pulp" Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 22, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 22, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Salmonella
Company Name: Vadilal Industries Inc.
Brand Name: Vadilal
Product Description: frozen custard apple pulp
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
NJ Importer Issued Warning Letter for Not Having FSVP
FDA issued a Warning Letter to Patidar Trade, Inc. of North Brunswick, NJ because they were in violoation fo teh Foreign Supplier Verification Program Regulation (FSVP) which requires companies to conduct a hazard analysis and enact verification procedures for items that are imported. The comany did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP as required by section 805 of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR 1.502(a). Specifically, the company did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the imported foods including each of the following food products:
Wheat flour imported from (b)(4)
Rice flour imported from (b)(4)
Phool makhana imported from (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/patidar-trade-inc-619282-01062022
Patidar Trade, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 619282 — JANUARY 06, 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022
Inaccurate Web Posting on Recalls - Creating Confusion and Increasing Apathy
This past week, a number of outlets posted news stories stating that Giant Eagle was recalling frozen green peppers due to Listeria. The problem is, the recall occurred months ago. These news geniuses posted it as it was current. And then criticized the company for not having the recall on their website, and the FDA as well.
The first sighting was the lawyer-sponsored websites:
The first sighting was the lawyer-sponsored websites:
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2022/02/giant-eagle-recalls-frozen-bags-of-diced-green-peppers-after-testing-finds-listeria/
- https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2022/giant-eagle-diced-green-peppers-recalled-for-possible-listeria/
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/urgent-frozen-food-recall-check-your-freezer-for-these-contaminated-veggies/ar-AAU5Ywe?ocid=uxbndlbing
Enforcement Report (fda.gov)
Event Details
Event ID: 89147
Voluntary / Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type: Food
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
All products were distributed to only Giant Supermarket's in the following States: MD, PA, WV, OH and IN
Recalling Firm:
Giant Eagle, Inc.
101 Kappa Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2809
United States
Recall Initiation Date: 11/29/2021
So now the store has to handle calls from confused consumers. Over the long haul, people will play less attention if the information being provided is shoddy.
The problem is that too many do not go back to the original source. Because a lawyer-sponsored website posts something, that does not make it fact. Rarely if ever, do they post their references. In the end, reporters need to research this better before posting.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
FDA Investigators Issue Warning for Product Out of Family Dollar's Rat-Infested Distribution Center
The FDA issued a warning for products sold at over 400 Family Dollar Stores after an FDA investigation found that the retail chain's distribution warehouse was heavily infected with rats...thousands of rats.
"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. 1, 2021, through the present from Family Dollar stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee may be unsafe for consumers to use. The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, where an FDA inspection found insanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products to become contaminated."
"Following a consumer complaint, the FDA began an investigation of the Family Dollar distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, in January 2022. Family Dollar ceased distribution of products within days of the FDA inspection team’s arrival on-site and the inspection concluded on Feb. 11. Conditions observed during the inspection included live rodents, dead rodents in various states of decay, rodent feces and urine, evidence of gnawing, nesting and rodent odors throughout the facility, dead birds and bird droppings, and products stored in conditions that did not protect against contamination. More than 1,100 dead rodents were recovered from the facility following a fumigation at the facility in January 2022. Additionally, a review of the company’s internal records also indicated the collection of more than 2,300 rodents between Mar. 29 and Sep. 17, 2021, demonstrating a history of infestation."
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-alerts-public-potentially-contaminated-products-family-dollar-stores-six-states
FDA Alerts the Public to Potentially Contaminated Products from Family Dollar Stores in Six States
For Immediate Release:
February 18, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022
FDA Issues Health Alert Regarding Infant Formula Linked to Cronobacter and Salmonella Illnesses, Michigan Facility Issues Recall
FDA issued a health warning for infant formula made at Abbott's Michigan facility after that product was linked to complaints of four infant illnesses from three states. "The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula (IF) produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility. These complaints include three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one report of Salmonella Newport infection in infants. All four cases related to these complaints were hospitalized and Cronobacter may have contributed to a death in one case."
From the CDC..."Cronobacter multi-species complex (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii) is a group of gram-negative bacteria that exists in the environment and which can survive in very dry conditions. The natural habitat for Cronobacter is not known. It has been found in a variety of dry foods, including powdered infant formula, skimmed milk powder, herbal teas, and starches. It has also been found in wastewater. Cronobacter illnesses are rare [2 to 4 cases per year], but they are frequently lethal for infants and can be serious among people with immunocompromising conditions and the elderly."
Cronobacter can cause diarrhea and urinary tract infections in people of all ages, but infection can be very serious in infants (<12 months), especially during the first few weeks after birth. Although cases are rare, the organism can cause a dangerous blood infection (sepsis) or make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell (meningitis).
"Cronobacter infections have been associated with consumption of reconstituted powdered infant formula. In several outbreak investigations, Cronobacter has been found in powdered infant formula that had been contaminated in the factory. In other cases, Cronobacter might have contaminated the powdered infant formula after it was opened at home or elsewhere. Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Manufacturers report that, using current methods, it is not possible to produce sterile powdered infant formula. At the factory, Cronobacter could get into formula powder if contaminated raw materials are used to make the formula, or if the formula powder touches a contaminated surface in the manufacturing environment."
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/fda-investigation-cronobacter-and-salmonella-complaints-powdered-infant-formula-february-2022
FDA Investigation of Cronobacter and Salmonella Complaints: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)
Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formula
02/18/2022
From the CDC..."Cronobacter multi-species complex (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii) is a group of gram-negative bacteria that exists in the environment and which can survive in very dry conditions. The natural habitat for Cronobacter is not known. It has been found in a variety of dry foods, including powdered infant formula, skimmed milk powder, herbal teas, and starches. It has also been found in wastewater. Cronobacter illnesses are rare [2 to 4 cases per year], but they are frequently lethal for infants and can be serious among people with immunocompromising conditions and the elderly."
Cronobacter can cause diarrhea and urinary tract infections in people of all ages, but infection can be very serious in infants (<12 months), especially during the first few weeks after birth. Although cases are rare, the organism can cause a dangerous blood infection (sepsis) or make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell (meningitis).
"Cronobacter infections have been associated with consumption of reconstituted powdered infant formula. In several outbreak investigations, Cronobacter has been found in powdered infant formula that had been contaminated in the factory. In other cases, Cronobacter might have contaminated the powdered infant formula after it was opened at home or elsewhere. Powdered infant formula is not sterile. Manufacturers report that, using current methods, it is not possible to produce sterile powdered infant formula. At the factory, Cronobacter could get into formula powder if contaminated raw materials are used to make the formula, or if the formula powder touches a contaminated surface in the manufacturing environment."
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/fda-investigation-cronobacter-and-salmonella-complaints-powdered-infant-formula-february-2022
FDA Investigation of Cronobacter and Salmonella Complaints: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)
Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formula
02/18/2022
Arizona Company Recalls Yogurt Raisons After Packaging Equipment Potentially Contaminated with Peanut Allergen
Lehi Valley Trading Company of Mesa, Arizona is issuing a nationwide recall of 8,10 and 12.3 oz packages of Yogurt Raisins, because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergen. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that equipment used to package this product may have come in contact with product containing Peanut Allergens.
One may guess that this is a situation where the packaging had run peanut-containing product and then without proper cleaning, packaged the non-peanut yogurt raison product. Clearly an Allegan Preventive Control was not properly implemented at this step.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lehi-valley-trading-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-allergen-yogurt-raisins
Lehi Valley Trading Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Yogurt Raisins
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 17, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: Lehi Valley Trading Company
Brand Name: Snack Worthy, Woody’s Smokehouse, Texas Best Smokehouse
Product Description: Yogurt Raisins
One may guess that this is a situation where the packaging had run peanut-containing product and then without proper cleaning, packaged the non-peanut yogurt raison product. Clearly an Allegan Preventive Control was not properly implemented at this step.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lehi-valley-trading-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-allergen-yogurt-raisins
Lehi Valley Trading Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Yogurt Raisins
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 17, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: Lehi Valley Trading Company
Brand Name: Snack Worthy, Woody’s Smokehouse, Texas Best Smokehouse
Product Description: Yogurt Raisins
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Canned Chili Recalled When Customer Discovers Product in Can is Cream of Chicken Soup
Morgan Foods, an Austin, Ind., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,205 pounds of Skyline chili due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the product contains milk, wheat, and soy (allergens) and are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered by consumers who reported to the company that the cans labeled as chili contained cream of chicken soup.
Morgan Foods Recalls Skyline Chili Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
FDA Warning Letter Issued to Kansas Bakery for Significant GMP Issues
FDA issued a Warning Letter to a Kansas Bakery after an extended inspection in August of 2021. The company had not issued a response to the observations that were noted on the Inspection Form 483.
There are a number of issues cited under each of these items.
Item 1 - Lots of bugs including cockroaches and flies.
Item 2 - Really dirty equipment
There are a number of issues cited under each of these items.
Item 1 - Lots of bugs including cockroaches and flies.
Item 2 - Really dirty equipment
Item 3 - Poor employee practices when working with RTE foods
Looking at the facility on Google Street View, it is hard to believe that FDA was able to find this shack-like building.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/bakery-project-inc-dba-delano-bakery-617718-01042022
Bakery Project Inc. dba Delano Bakery
MARCS-CMS 617718 — JANUARY 04, 2022
Bakery Project Inc. dba Delano Bakery
MARCS-CMS 617718 — JANUARY 04, 2022
CT Ice Cream Company Expands Listeria Related Recall To Include all Products
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. of Manchester, CT is expanding its recall of February 6 to include all products manufactured at the facility within the expiration date (as we guessed). According to the release, "The recall was initiated by Royal Ice Cream after FDA sampling revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment. The company is holding future product and testing before releasing distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem."
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/royal-ice-cream-company-inc-expands-recall-all-products-within-expiry-because-possible-health-risk
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. Expands Recall All Products Within Expiry Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 11, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 12, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc.
Brand Name: Royal Ice Cream, Batch, Ronny Brook, and Others
Product Description: Ice Cream Products
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/royal-ice-cream-company-inc-expands-recall-all-products-within-expiry-because-possible-health-risk
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. Expands Recall All Products Within Expiry Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 11, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 12, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc.
Brand Name: Royal Ice Cream, Batch, Ronny Brook, and Others
Product Description: Ice Cream Products
More Enoki Mushrooms Recalled After Sampling Finds Listeria Risk
Two companies are conducting recalls of enoki mushroom due to the potential for Listeria contamination.
Concord Farms Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 09, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 10, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Concord Farms
Brand Name: Concord Farms
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms
- CONCORD FARMS of Vernon, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #045633 grown in Korea, after sampling by California Dept of Health (CDPH)
- Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7.05 oz. package of Enoki mushroom.
Concord Farms Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 09, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 10, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Concord Farms
Brand Name: Concord Farms
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms
Monday, February 14, 2022
Additional Companies Recall Dried Plums for Lead Levels in Violation of California's Prop 65
Additional companies issued recalls of dried plums for potential to be contaminated from lead. In the notices, we can see that companies are issuing recalls after testing by the CA State Laboratory found samples were in violation concerning the Prop 65.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-gourmet-recalls-saladitos-dry-salted-plums-because-possible-health-risk
American Gourmet Recalls Saladitos Dry Salted Plums Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 10, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name: American Gourmet
Brand Name: American Gourmet
Product Description: Saladito (Dried Salted Plums)
American Gourmet Recalls Saladitos Dry Salted Plums Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 10, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name: American Gourmet
Brand Name: American Gourmet
Product Description: Saladito (Dried Salted Plums)
Friday, February 11, 2022
Europe - Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Eggs Affects Close to 300
The European Center of Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) provided a report of an ongoing Salmonella outbreak of 272 cases and 2 deaths (Denmark (n=3), France (n=216), the Netherlands (n=12), Norway (n=7), Spain (n=22), and the UK (n=12)). The organism was linked to an earlier outbreak in 2019 which point to a Spanish farm, although the data suggests a wider distribution where "there may be multiple heterogeneous sources of S. Enteritidis ST11, and the outbreak strain could also be circulating at other farms, inside or outside Spain."
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/multi-country-outbreak-salmonella-enteritidis-sequence-type-st11-infections
Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis sequence type (ST)11 infections linked to eggs and egg products
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/multi-country-outbreak-salmonella-enteritidis-sequence-type-st11-infections
Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis sequence type (ST)11 infections linked to eggs and egg products
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Three Food Importers Issued Warning Letters for Not Having Required FSVP for Imported Food Products
FDA issued Warning Letters to three food importers for not having FSVP for the items they import.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/molino-enterprises-one-inc-619323-01072022
Molino Enterprises One, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 619323 — JANUARY 07, 2022
- Molino Enterprises One, Inc., located at 392 E 197th Street, Bronx, NY did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for imported whole wheat breadsticks.
- Ding Tea Balboa located at 5945 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP as required by section 805 of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR 1.502(a). Specifically, did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported.
- VHRK Food Inc., located at 810 Bonnie Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL.did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported, including the following Dry dates powder, Brown Chori (peas), Black pepper, and Sun dried gooseberries
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/molino-enterprises-one-inc-619323-01072022
Molino Enterprises One, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 619323 — JANUARY 07, 2022
Chicago Kimchi Operation Receives a Deserved Warning Letter
FDA issued a Warning Letter to 5,000 Years Foods of Chicago IL, a company that produces kimchi. Basically, the company downloaded some record keeping logs from the internet to make it look like they had controls in place, but between the lack of real controls and a slew of GMP issues that made this far to much to provide in a short summary.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/5000-years-foods-inc-617797-01272022
5,000 Years Foods, Inc.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/5000-years-foods-inc-617797-01272022
5,000 Years Foods, Inc.
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Dairy Powder Packer with Serious Salmonella Contamination Issues in Facility
FDA issued a Warning Letter to OFP ingredients after an inspection of their tolling operation for dry milk powder processing located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The facility processes agglomerated milk powders that are sold for further blending into beverages or for further packaging, and are considered RTE because they are consumed without further processing to significantly minimize biological hazards.
The biggest concern was that FDA found Salmonella on environmental samples which demonstrated a lack of control. "FDA laboratory analysis confirmed 10 of 174 environmental swabs collected were positive for Salmonella Cubana. Of these positive findings, three positive swabs were collected from the (b)(4) room, a room that you consider a primary pathogen control area where products are exposed to the environment and include the following locations: a crack in the wall and floor junction adjacent to (b)(4); the floor and stair junction of the mezzanine level which employees climb to access ribbon blenders; and the floor drain cover adjacent to the mezzanine stairs. Additionally, three positive swabs were collected from the agglomeration room, including the equipment framework under Line (b)(4)."
Further, this Salmonella strain was determined to be a resident organism. Again, FDA - "Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was conducted on the Salmonella isolates obtained from the 2021 FDA environmental samples, and the current WGS analysis determined that the 2021 isolates matched isolates from three other environmental samples including FDA sample 437365, FDA sample 892439, and FDA sample 940886, which were collected from this facility location in 2009, 2016, and 2017, respectively. The presence of the same strain of Salmonella over multiple years indicates there has been a resident pathogen in your facility since at least 2009."
Further, this Salmonella strain was determined to be a resident organism. Again, FDA - "Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was conducted on the Salmonella isolates obtained from the 2021 FDA environmental samples, and the current WGS analysis determined that the 2021 isolates matched isolates from three other environmental samples including FDA sample 437365, FDA sample 892439, and FDA sample 940886, which were collected from this facility location in 2009, 2016, and 2017, respectively. The presence of the same strain of Salmonella over multiple years indicates there has been a resident pathogen in your facility since at least 2009."
The facility was trying to control the environment through prerequisite programs rather than establishing this as a Sanitation Preventive Control. The company's own environmental testing program had found salmonella, but they never did sufficient corrective action to eliminate the organism. In addition, GMP issues seemed to be spreading the organism (fork lifts with positive samples on the wheels).
History has shown that facilities with this level of contamination will be hard pressed to rid itself of this resident Salmonella.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/ofp-ingredients-llc-617124-12072021
OFP Ingredients LLC
MARCS-CMS 617124 — DECEMBER 07, 2021
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/ofp-ingredients-llc-617124-12072021
OFP Ingredients LLC
MARCS-CMS 617124 — DECEMBER 07, 2021
Iowa Creamery Issued Warning Letter for Not Knowing How to Label Food Products Properly
FDA issued a Warning Letter to Picket Fence Creamer of Woodward, Iowa after finding twelve flavors of ice cream and three flavors of cheese curds contained undeclared ingredients and sub-ingredients. From the notice, the company failed to identify ingredients and also failed to detail the makeup of certain ingredients (listing the sub-ingredients). Makes you wonder if they were controlling allergens from product to product.
While a small farm producer, they were distributing their food items to retail stores.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/picket-fence-creamery-llc-618726-01142022
Picket Fence Creamery LLC
MARCS-CMS 618726 — JANUARY 14, 2022
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/picket-fence-creamery-llc-618726-01142022
Picket Fence Creamery LLC
MARCS-CMS 618726 — JANUARY 14, 2022
FDA Issues Warning Letter to LA Seafood Company for Not Having HACCP Plan
FDA issued a Warning Letter to D&C Seafood of Venice, LA for not have a HACCP plan in place for thier seafood products - 1) king mackerel and wahoo to control the food safety hazards of histamine formation, 2) king mackerel and barracuda to control the hazard of ciguatera toxin, and 3) king mackerel, wahoo, barracuda, and cobia to control the hazard of undeclared allergens.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/dc-seafood-inc-617675-09152021
WARNING LETTER
D&C Seafood, Inc
MARCS-CMS 617675 — SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/dc-seafood-inc-617675-09152021
WARNING LETTER
D&C Seafood, Inc
MARCS-CMS 617675 — SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Imported Enoki Mushrooms Recalled After State Laboratory Finds Listeria
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushrooms, lot # 300511, product of China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after routine testing by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200gram package of Enoki mushroom.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-medal-mushroom-inc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk-0
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 04, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Brand Name: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-medal-mushroom-inc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk-0
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 04, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Brand Name: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms
CT Firm Recalls Ice Cream After FDA Sampling Finds Listeria on Equipment
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. of Manchester, CT is recalling specific lots of Batch Ice Cream Brand Vanilla, Ginger, and Mocha Chip Ice Cream, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated by Royal Ice Cream after FDA sampling revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment. The company is holding future product and testing before releasing distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem."
At this point, one day code comprising 3 products are being recalled. Would not be surprised to see this recall expand, especially since the problem has not yet been identified.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/royal-ice-cream-company-inc-recalls-batch-ice-cream-brand-vanilla-ginger-and-mocha-chip-ice-cream
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. Recalls Batch Ice Cream Brand Vanilla, Ginger, and Mocha Chip Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 04, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 04, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name: The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc.
Brand Name: Batch Ice cream
Product Description: Vanilla, Ginger, and Mocha Chip Ice Cream
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/royal-ice-cream-company-inc-recalls-batch-ice-cream-brand-vanilla-ginger-and-mocha-chip-ice-cream
The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc. Recalls Batch Ice Cream Brand Vanilla, Ginger, and Mocha Chip Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 04, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 04, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name: The Royal Ice Cream Company, Inc.
Brand Name: Batch Ice cream
Product Description: Vanilla, Ginger, and Mocha Chip Ice Cream
Three Companies Recall Salted Plum Products Due to Lead Contamination
EL CHAVITO, INC. of San Diego, CA is recalling all lots of Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili because while La Fiesta Food Products, La Mirada California is recalling all lots of Saladitos Con Chile(Salted Plums with Chili) and A&E Corrales LLC, Seattle, WA is recalling Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili because these products have the potential to be contaminated with lead.
No reason on how the lead was detected or where it originated.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-chavito-inc-recalls-saladitos-dried-salted-plums-and-saladitos-enchilados-salted-plums-chili
El Chavito, Inc. Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili Because of Possible Health Risk
No reason on how the lead was detected or where it originated.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-chavito-inc-recalls-saladitos-dried-salted-plums-and-saladitos-enchilados-salted-plums-chili
El Chavito, Inc. Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: February 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: potential to be contaminated with lead
Company Name: EL CHAVITO, INC.
Brand Name: El Chavito®
Product Description: Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Salad Dressings Recalled for Undeclared Egg
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Wish-Bone Thousand Island and Chunky Blue Cheese dressings due to egg in the product, which is not declared on the product label. While there was no reason stated for how the error was identified or how it occurred, both products do contain egg yolk so it is likely that the wrong back label was applied.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/conagra-brands-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-wish-boner-thousand-island-and-chunky
Conagra Brands Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wish-Bone® Thousand Island and Chunky Blue Cheese Dressings
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 28, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 31, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg
Company Name: Conagra Brands, Inc.
Brand Name: Wish-Bone
Product Description: Salad dressings
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/conagra-brands-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-wish-boner-thousand-island-and-chunky
Conagra Brands Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wish-Bone® Thousand Island and Chunky Blue Cheese Dressings
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 28, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 31, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg
Company Name: Conagra Brands, Inc.
Brand Name: Wish-Bone
Product Description: Salad dressings