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Monday, October 17, 2022

MI Firm Recalls Pasta Due to Supplier's Supplier-related Issue of Undeclared Allergens

Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods of Zeeland, MI, is recalling its 14 ounce containers of “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad” because they may contain undeclared cashews.
This recall is not arising out of a food safety hazard caused by Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods (“Company”). Company sources sunflower seeds from Lipari Foods Operating Company (“Lipari”), [which conducted its own recall of products] which sources that ingredient from Shah Trading Company Limited (“Shah Trading”). On October 5, 2022, Lipari, a distributor of Shah Trading products, initiated a recall of sunflower seeds that Company uses in the above referenced product due to an undeclared allergen, Cashew, which was discovered in a case of the Sunflower Seeds Oil RS bulk product produced by Shah Trading. Accordingly, Company is issuing a voluntary recall of product that contain the affected lot of the Shah Trading sunflower seeds. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of Company’s product


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/craftology-llc-dba-dutch-treat-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-craftology-my-happy
Craftology, LLC DBA Dutch Treat Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in “Craftology This is My Happy Place Pasta Salad”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 11, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  October 12, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Prepared Food  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashews
Company Name:  Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods
Brand Name:  Craftology
Product Description:  Pasta Salad

Company Announcement

Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods of Zeeland, MI, is recalling its 14 ounce containers of “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad” because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have allergies to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad” was distributed in the midwestern United States in retail stores.

The product comes in a 14 ounce clear plastic clamshell package with a single label wrapped around on the top, side, and bottom of the container. Each container is marked on a clear side of the package with the following use by and lot code combinations:

USE BY: 10-04-22
LOT: 223008
USE BY: 10-12-22 LOT: 220709
USE BY: 10-14-22
LOT: 220909
USE BY: 10-18-22
LOT: 221309
USE BY: 10-20-22 LOT: 221509
USE BY: 10-25-22 LOT: 222009
USE BY: 10-27-22 LOT: 222209

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

This recall is not arising out of a food safety hazard caused by Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods (“Company”). Company sources sunflower seeds from Lipari Foods Operating Company (“Lipari”), which sources that ingredient from Shah Trading Company Limited (“Shah Trading”). On October 5, 2022, Lipari, a distributor of Shah Trading products, initiated a recall of sunflower seeds that Company uses in the above referenced product due to an undeclared allergen, Cashew, which was discovered in a case of the Sunflower Seeds Oil RS bulk product produced by Shah Trading. Accordingly, Company is issuing a voluntary recall of product that contain the affected lot of the Shah Trading sunflower seeds. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of Company’s product.




Consumers who have purchased 14 ounce packages of "Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 616-772-5921 Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3PM EST.

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