NJ Establishment Updated Their Recall of RTE Prosciutto

ConSup North America Inc., a Lincoln Park, N.J. firm, is updating an earlier recall of ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced prosciutto ham product produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection.  The initial recall was posted on April 24, 2024.  According to the USDA, the "details of this recall were updated to reflect that the product was shipped to retail locations nationwide."

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/consup-north-america-inc--recalls-ready-eat-sliced-prosciutto-product-produced
ConSup North America Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sliced Prosciutto Product Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Editor's Note: April 30, 2024 - Details of this recall were updated to reflect that the product was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

VT Company Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Due to Undeclared Soy

802 VT Frozen, a Newport, Vt. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,221 pounds of frozen meat pizza due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.  The description is 802 VT Frozen MEAT!!! CRISPY WOOD-FIRED CRUST HAND MADE PIZZA” with “best if used by” dates of April 25, 2024, through April 25, 2025The problem was discovered during routine FSIS verification activities. FSIS determined that the product contained soy, which was not declared on the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/802-vt-frozen-recalls-frozen-meat-pizza-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
802 VT Frozen Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – 802 VT Frozen, a Newport, Vt. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,221 pounds of frozen meat pizza due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

Organic Walnuts from CA Firm Linked to E. coli Outbreak

FDA is reporting that an E. coli outbreak has been linked to Organic Walnuts produced by Gibson Farms, Inc. of Hollister, California.  To this point, 12 people have become ill with 7 hospitalizations.  Of 10 people interviewed, all 10 (100%) reported eating walnuts, and almost all reported buying organic walnuts from bulk bins in food co-ops or natural food stores.

Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts after Gibson Farms received information that they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli 0157:H7.  The Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in CA and WA.  Gibson Farms, Inc. has voluntarily recalled the product(s) after being notified by the CDC of 12 recorded illnesses allegedly linked to the consumption of organic halves and pieces shelled walnuts. A full investigation is currently under way to determine the potential source of the contamination.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-bulk-organic-walnuts-april-2024

Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Bulk Organic Walnuts (April 2024)

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled organic walnuts sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op retailers in multiple states. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 12

Hospitalizations: 7

Deaths: 0

Last Illness Onset: April 4, 2024

States with Cases: CA, WA

Product Distribution*: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, and WY

Ice Cream Cups Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

H-E-B is voluntarily issuing a recall for 12-count packages of 3-ounce cups of Creamy Creations ice cream in select flavors for potential metal. To date, there have been no injuries related to this recall. All product related to this recall has been removed from store shelves.

While there is no reason stated for how the metal was determined to be in the product, it is interesting to see that there is close to two weeks of production involved in the recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/h-e-b-issues-voluntary-recall-3-ounce-cups-creamy-creations-ice-cream-select-flavors
H-E-B Issues Voluntary Recall for 3-Ounce Cups of Creamy Creations Ice Cream in Select Flavors
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 27, 2024
FDA Publish Date: April 29, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of metal fragments
Company Name: H-E-B
Brand Name: H-E-B
Product Description: Creamy Creations ice cream

Imported Soft Cheese is Recalled After Positive Listeria Tests

Tama Corporation of Doral FL is recalling 24-ounce containers of "Queso de Mano PAISA" have contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  "The recall was initiated after one laboratory analysis came out suspicious of that lot sample being contaminated. After a second analysis, this was confirmed. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem."

Queso de Mano is a soft, fresh cheese typical of a Venezuelan cheese.   PAISA is a Venezuelan company.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tama-corporation-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk
Tama Corporation Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 25, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 26, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  TAMA Corporation
Brand Name:  PAISA
Product Description:  Queso de Mano PAISA

USDA Finalizes Rule on Control of Salmonella in Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products

USDA FSIS issued final declaration that Salmonella is considered an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken product when "they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination."  According to USDA, "This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a class of raw poultry products. This policy change is important because it will allow us to stop the sale of these products when we find levels of Salmonella contamination that could make people sick.”  It is important to note that "FSIS will consider to be adulterated any raw breaded stuffed chicken products that include a chicken component that tested positive for Salmonella at 1 CFU per gram or higher."  

Raw breaded stuffed chicken products are pre-browned and may appear cooked, but the chicken is raw. The products are typically cooked by consumers from a frozen state, which increases the risk of the product not reaching the internal temperature needed to destroy Salmonella. Despite FSIS’ and industry’s efforts to improve labeling, these products continue to be associated with Salmonella illness outbreaks.

Will need to review the 78 pages to get the finer points of this.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/documents/FSIS-2022-0013F.pdf

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/04/26/usda-finalizes-policy-protect-consumers-salmonella-raw-breaded
USDA Finalizes Policy to Protect Consumers from Salmonella in Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products

Press Release
Release No. 0072.24
Contact: USDA Press
Email: press@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination.

Warning Letters Issued to Two CA Food Importers for Issues on FSVP

Warning Letters were issued to two CA food importers.

La Sucursal Produce Inc. located at 1318 E 7th St, Ste 40, Los Angeles, CA 90021-1125 did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the foods that you import, including:  Husk Tomato imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4);  Green Onion imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4);  and Peas imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4).

New India Bazar, Inc., Milpitas, CA  received an inspection in response to the recent recall event associated with MAGGI Noodles imported by the company. Specifically, the product labels imported from the foreign supplier were examined and found to contain undeclared allergens. The label listed “hydrolyzed groundnut protein” as an ingredient without clarifying that this referred to peanuts, and without declaring peanuts on the product label.

In the FSVP inspection, the company did not develop an FSVP for the foods from the foreign suppliers indicated in the attached FSVP011 list, as well as the following foods:  Masala Munch Snack, imported from (b)(4), located in India  Chat Papri, imported from (b)(4), located in India  Gujarati Chavana (snack), imported from (b)(4), located in India

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/la-sucursal-produce-inc-673621-03012024
La Sucursal Produce Inc.
MARCS-CMS 673621 — MARCH 01, 2024

FDA Issues Warning Letter to MO Animal Feed Company

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Appleton City Feed Service LLC of Appleton City, MO for violations to Preventive Controls for Animal Feeds regulations as well as the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).
The company did not have a Preventive Control Plan for its animal feed product.  There were GMP issues including the lack of control focused on mycotoxins.  There were also issues with separation of feeds for different animal types.  And issues associated with the proper control of medications used in feed.

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/appleton-city-feed-service-llc-662279-11012023
Appleton City Feed Service LLC
MARCS-CMS 662279 — NOVEMBER 01, 2023

Ohio Seafood Facility Issued Warning Letter for Inadequate HACCP Controls

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Euro USA Inc seafood processing facility in Cleveland Ohio.

In brief, the facility failed to set and maintain critical limits for temperature control.  The storage coolers for mollusks and pasteurized crab meat did not have proper temperature settings.  The

receiving CCP for the Combined Molluscan Shellfish HACCP plan that includes reduced oxygen packaged shucked raw, scallops in cans, lists a critical limit that fails to ensure the products were held at adequate temperatures continuously during transit to your facility.  The CP for the Scombroid fish HACCP plan, lists a critical limit that is not adequate to control histamine formation. 

FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/euro-usa-inc-666173-11222023
Euro USA Inc
MARCS-CMS 666173 — NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Imported Prosciutto Ham Recalled for Being Produced Without Equivalent Inspection

ConSup North America Inc., a Lincoln Park, N.J. firm, is recalling approximately 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced prosciutto ham product produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection.  The problem was discovered when Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety notified FSIS that H. Klümper GmbH & Co. KG, a Germany establishment, produced a portion of the identified lots without the benefit of equivalent inspection and exported them to the U.S. for distribution.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/consup-north-america-inc--recalls-ready-eat-sliced-prosciutto-product-produced
ConSup North America Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sliced Prosciutto Product Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – ConSup North America Inc., a Lincoln Park, N.J. firm, is recalling approximately 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced prosciutto ham product produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FDA Warning Letter Issued to MI Company with Nut Labeling Issues

JLM Manufacturing LLC, of Warren, MI, an operating company of Lapiri Foods, was issued a Warning Letter for having consecutive labeling errors that resulted in undeclared nut allergens, thus clearly demonstrating a lack of allergen control at the labeling step.  

• "On August 1, 2023, after being notified of a complaint from a retail store, your firm recalled tubs of the IO Inspired Organics brand Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces. The product was mislabeled with a bottom label identifying the product as cashews in the name, ingredient, and contains statements. The bottom label did not declare walnuts in the ingredient statement or the "Contains” statement."
• "On September 6, 2023, after being notified of a complaint from a retail store, your firm recalled raw filberts/hazelnuts that were mislabeled as “JLM brand Roasted Salted Pecan Halves.” The product was mislabeled with a principal display panel that incorrectly identified the product as Roasted Salted Pecan Halves, while the package contained raw filberts/hazelnuts and the principal display panel did not declare filberts/hazelnuts."
• "On September 9, 2023, after being notified of a complaint by a retail store, your firm recalled the cashews that were mislabeled as “IO Inspired Organics Raw Walnuts.” The product was mislabeled in the pouch for Raw Walnuts while the package contained cashews. The pouch did not declare cashews."

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/lipari-foods-operating-company-llc-669083-04092024

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
MARCS-CMS 669083 — APRIL 09, 2024

Firm Recalls Avocado Oil Due to Potential Breakage of Glass Package

Primal Kitchen is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 2,060 cases of three code dates of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil (750mL) because the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill.   This is a voluntary recall that comes after we discovered the issue through monitoring of the Primal Kitchen warehouse. It was noticed that avocado oil had leaked in shipping containers. No consumer injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/primal-kitchen-issues-voluntary-recall-primal-kitchen-avocado-oil-750ml-glass-due-packaging-issue
Primal Kitchen Issues Voluntary Recall of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil (750mL Glass) Due to Packaging Issue
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 19, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 22, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Glass prone to breakage, causing product to spill
Company Name:  Primal Kitchen
Brand Name:  Primal Kitchen
Product Description:  Avocado oil

Nebraska Establishment Recalls Ground Beef Products After Inadvertently Using Product on Hold for E. coli

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discovered by the establishment while conducting an inventory of product that was on hold because it was found positive for E. coli O157:H7. The company notified FSIS that they inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce.

The raw ground beef items were produced on March 28, 2024.  The products have a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, and packaging date of “032824.”  FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-0
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
GREATER OMAHA PACKING CO., INC.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

CA Firm Recalls Goat Milk Toddler Formula Due To Concerns for Infant Use

Sammy's Milk, Newport Beach, California, has been asked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide a warning against the use of its Goat Milk Toddler Formula as an infant formula because the FDA is concerned that the formula may not meet all FDA requirements for infant formula and may be unsafe and not provide sufficient nutrition when used as an infant formula. These concerns were provided to Sammy’s Milk in a meeting with FDA this week that identified representations on the Sammy’s Milk website and social media platforms that could be interpreted to indicate the product is safe for infants to consume.

While Sammy’s Milk is specifically formulated for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months. it does not recommend the use of Goat Milk Toddler Formula for infants under 12 months of age.  However, the concern is that people may use it as a formula for this younger age group.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sammys-milk-providing-warning-against-use-goat-milk-toddler-formula-infant-formula
Sammy’s Milk Providing a Warning Against the Use of Goat Milk Toddler Formula as Infant Formula
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 18, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 18, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Infant Formula & Foods
Reason for Announcement:  Product does not provide sufficient nutrition when used as an infant formula
Company Name:  Sammy’s Milk
Brand Name:  Sammy’s Milk
Product Description:  Goat Milk Toddler Formula

Imported Fresh Basil Linked to Salmonella Outbreak, Importer Recalling Product

An outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to fresh organic basil sole through Trader Joe's and Fruit Center Marketplace.  There have been 12 cases so far reported with one hospitalization occurring in 7 states, although the product had been shipped to close to 30 states.  The product was imported by Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida, from Columbia, and the company is now recalling the 2.5-ounce packages of Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil sold between February 1 and April 6, 2024, and bearing the UPC 8 18042 02147 7.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-organic-basil-april-2024
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Organic Basil (April 2024)
Do not eat recalled organic basil sold at certain retail stores in 29 states and D.C. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Current Update
April 19, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to recalled organic basil.

Imported Honey Still a Concern for Economically Motivated Adulteration

US FDA released results of economic adulteration of imported honey.   Between April 2022 and July 2023, FDA collected 107 samples of imported honey and found 3 samples (3%) to be violative. In 2021-2022, the agency collected and tested 144 imported honey samples, and found 10% of those samples to be violative. The two assignments were not designed for statistical comparison of violation rates.  The countries with violative samples - Dominican Republic (1), Mexico (1), and Yemen (1).

"“Honey” commonly refers to the thick, sweet, syrupy substance that bees make from the nectar of plants or their secretions and store in honeycombs (see FDA’s Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products: Guidance for Industry). Economically motivated adulteration occurs when products labeled as “honey” contains undeclared sweeteners that are less expensive than honey, such as syrups derived from cane, corn, rice, or sugar beets."

"The FDA used Stable Carbon Isotope Ratio Analysis (SCIRA) to analyze the organic composition of each honey sample. When the agency found a subsample to have carbon isotope values atypical to those of authentic honey, the agency classified the associated sample as violative/noncompliant."

https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-releases-report-economically-motivated-adulteration-honey
FDA Releases Report on Economically Motivated Adulteration in Honey
Constituent Update
April 8, 2024

Banning Food Ingredients - The Problem with State-by-State Approach

A commentary in Food Technology Magazine addresses the ongoing issue of various States issuing ingredient bans.   They address the current four chemicals in the crosshairs of health activists and state that these actions "stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of the science of toxicology, the linchpin of food additive safety, and the meticulous regulatory oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."  Basically, this approach to eliminating chemicals from the food supply goes around having scientific consensus at the national level.  Rather, it lays responsivity in the hands of  State legislatures who act with more sentiment than science.

As this approach continues to win, what other food ingredients will be next? And what impact will it have on our ability to produce foods?

FOOD TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE | DIALOGUE
https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine/issues/2024/april/columns/dialogue-what-food-additive-bans-overlook
What Food Additive Bans Overlook
Two toxicologists reflect on the impact of California’s ban of four food additives.
By James R. Coughlin, Craig Llewellyn

Illinois Facility to be Closed Following December 2023 Recall

In December of 2023, Quaker Oats began recalling various granola products due to potential Salmonella contamination.  This month, the company has decided to permanently close this facility citing extensive facility modernization that would be needed.  “After a detailed review, we determined that meeting our future manufacturing needs would require an extended closure for enhancements and modernization,” Chicago-based Quaker Oats said. “In order to continue the timely delivery of Quaker products trusted by consumers since 1877, we determined production would need to permanently shift to other facilities."

The facility had been in operation for 55 years employing over 500 people.

Baking Business
https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/61258-quaker-closing-illinois-facility-after-recall
Quaker closing Illinois facility after recall
04.09.2024By Jeff Gelski

CHICAGO — The Quaker Oats Co., a business of PepsiCo, Inc., is permanently closing its facility in Danville, Ill., following a recall in December 2023 that led Quaker to cease production at the facility.

Chicken Feed Recalled for Misformulation That Left Out Vitamin D

Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV) due to non-inclusion of Vitamin D. Lack of Vitamin D in meat bird diets can lead to mineral deficiencies and bone issues, including rickets in growing birds. Symptoms include lameness and rubbery bones.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cargill-conducts-voluntary-recall-nutrenar-country-feedsr-meatbird-22-crumble-due-non-inclusion
Cargill Conducts Voluntary Recall of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Meatbird 22% Crumble Due to Non-inclusion of Vitamin D
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 13, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 13, 2024
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Animal Feed
Reason for Announcement:  Non-inclusion of Vitamin D
Company Name:  Cargill
Brand Name:  Nutrena Country Feeds
Product Description:  Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV)

CT Firm Recalls Breaded Broccoli Product For Undeclared Allergens

Gracie’s Kitchens of New Haven, CT, is recalling its 20-ounce packages of "King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan" because they may contain undeclared sesame and wheat.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a product containing sesame and wheat didn’t include the full ingredient breakdown on the ingredient panel.  The ingredient panel lists Bread Crumbs, but does not break down that into ingredients such as wheat, and thus those are not listed on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gracies-kitchen-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-and-wheat-allergens-broccoli-cutlets
Gracie’s Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame and Wheat Allergens in “Broccoli Cutlets”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 12, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  

Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sesame & Wheat
Company Name:  Gracie’s Kitchens Inc.
Brand Name:  King Kullen
Product Description:  Broccoli Cutlets

CT Firm Recalls Bread Due to Undeclared Egg Inadvertently Applied as Egg Wash

Roly Poly Bakery of New Britain, CT is recalling its 20 ounce loafs of Roly Poly multigrain bread because the product contains undeclared egg product.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an audit that a production employee used an egg wash instead of water to apply sunflower or oat ingredients on external product’s surface.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/roly-poly-bakery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-ingredient-multigrain-bread
Roly Poly Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Ingredient in Multigrain Bread
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 12, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Egg
Company Name:  Roly Poly Bakery
Brand Name:  Roly Poly Bakery
Product Description:  Multigrain Bread

NY Firm Recalls Gluten-Free Bagels After Complaint for Adverse Reaction to Gluten

Feel Good Foods, based in New York, is voluntarily recalling its Gluten-Free Plain and Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels. The products may contain undeclared gluten that may be present due to cross-contamination.  The recall was initiated after the company received one (1) consumer report of an adverse reaction to gluten. As a result of this incident, Feel Good Foods is immediately recalling the product and is implementing measures to prevent reoccurrence.

“Once we were made aware of trace amounts of gluten cross-contamination to Feel Good Foods’ Gluten-Free Plain and Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels, we contacted the FDA and took swift action to voluntarily recall the impacted product,” said Vanessa Phillips, founder of Feel Good Foods. “As a founder who is personally affected by celiac disease, ensuring the integrity and safety of our gluten-free products is of the utmost importance. We take the health and safety of our consumers extremely seriously.”


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/feel-good-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-gluten-free-cream-cheese-stuffed-mini-bagels
Feel Good Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 12, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Gluten
Company Name:  Feel Good Foods
Brand Name:  Feel Good Foods
Product Description:  Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels

Illinois Animal Feed Facility Expands Recall of Misformulated Products

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is expanding the recall announced on March, 30, 2024, to include the following additional products due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium and/or phosphorus:

"Four customers have reported complaints related to consumption of ShowTec BB 18 BMD – three related to low consumption and one reporting the animal refused to eat and is having belly pain. Three customers have complained about low consumption related to Pen Pals Professional Rabbit 18, and one customer complained about low consumption related to MoorMan’s ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF CTC/DEN."


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adm-animal-nutrition-expands-recall-include-17-additional-lots-chicken-swine-and-rabbit-feed
ADM Animal Nutrition Expands Recall to Include 17 Additional Lots of Chicken, Swine and Rabbit Feed Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 11, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 11, 2024
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement:  Specific lots may contain elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium and/or phosphorus
Company Name:  ADM Animal Nutrition
Brand Name:  Pen Pals, MaxLean, ShowTec, MoorMan's
Product Description:  Chicken, Swine and Rabbit Feed Products

Oregon Company Recalls Spice Blend for Undeclared Sesame

Oregon Spice Company, Portland, OR is recalling Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning 5oz because it may contain undeclared sesame.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a Distributor that product containing sesame was labeled in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oregon-spice-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-johnnys-parmesan-garlic-seasoning
Oregon Spice Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 10, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 10, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sesame
Company Name:  Oregon Spice Company
Brand Name:  Johnny’s
Product Description:  Parmesan Garlic Seasoning

Michigan Company Recalls Potato Salad with Wrong Ingredient Label

Home Style Foods, Inc., of Hamtramck, MI, is voluntarily recalling 43 cases of “Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad” due to an incorrect label resulting in an undeclared egg allergen.  The recalled product is labeled on the top and front as Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad and has sell by date of 04/29/2024. The back label containing the Nutrition Facts and Ingredients is incorrectly labeled as “Very Berry Strawberry”, in a 16oz round plastic deli cup.  During the filling of the cups the incorrect label was applied to the back of the product. During routine documentation review the error was discovered by Quality Assurance.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/home-style-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-kowalski-simply-sides-jacks-potato-salad
Home Style Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Kowalski Simply Sides – Jack’s Potato Salad
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 10, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 10, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Egg
Company Name:  Home Style Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Kowalski Simply Sides
Product Description:  Jack’s Potato Salad

Missouri Company Recalls Seasoning After A Supplier-initiated Substitution Results in Undeclared Allregens

Baron Spices, Inc. of St. Louis, MO is recalling 708 units of Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning, because it may contain undeclared Soy and Wheat allergen.  A supplier to Baron Spices, Inc sent a replacement ingredient and did not disclose that it included allergens. The replacement ingredient contained soy and wheat whereas the original product did not contain either allergen.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baron-spices-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-blues-hog-sweet-savory-seasoning
Baron Spices, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 09, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Soy and Wheat
Company Name:  Baron Spices, Inc.
Brand Name:  Blues Hog
Product Description:  Seasoning

Florida Company Recalls Ice Cream Product for Undeclared Allergens

Belgian Yummies of Fort Myers, FL, is alerting the public that its 4-ounce packages of Ice Cream Sandwiches and 5-liter containers and 4.75-liter pans of Gelato contains undeclared allergens.  The recall was initiated after Belgian Yummies and the Florida Department of Agriculture discovered during an inspection that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat, soy, egg, coconut and/or peanuts and FD&C Yellow #5. The problem was caused by outdated labels being used during the packaging process.  Labels were immediately corrected, and ingredient lists were provided to all wholesale customers who received the affected products.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/belgian-yummies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-wheat-soy-egg-coconut-andor-peanuts-and
Belgian Yummies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens of Wheat, Soy, Egg, Coconut and/or Peanuts and FD&C Yellow #5 in Ice Cream Sandwiches and Gelato
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 09, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Egg, Coconut &/or Peanuts, FD&C Yellow #5
Company Name:  Belgian Yummies
Brand Name:  Belgian Yummies, SOFRA, Ria
Product Description:  Ice Cream Sandwiches & Gelato

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Illinois Firm After Mispacking Peanut Product Into Containers Labeled as Raisin Product

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Regal Health Food International, Inc. of Chicago IL regarding the Regal Gourmet Snacks Milk Chocolate Raisins in that the finished product label did not declare a major food allergen, peanuts. 

• The firm recalled the product labeled Regal Gourmet Snacks Milk Chocolate Raisins after being notified by a consignee of a consumer complaint regarding milk chocolate peanuts being found in containers labeled as milk chocolate raisins. The firm indicated in documentation provided to the Human and Animal Food Operations (OHAFO) East Division 6 Recall Coordinator that milk chocolate peanuts were packed into tubs labeled “Milk Chocolate Raisins” due to an error in the packing process by (b)(4) packers.
• This documentation also described the proposed corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence including: retraining employees on packing procedures, additional labeling of work in progress products, additional product and label confirmation steps and using an (b)(4) line which will have less opportunities for this type of error. 

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/regal-health-food-international-inc-662089-11292023
Regal Health Food International, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 662089 — NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Recipient:
Igor Piatigorsky
President

WARNING LETTER
CMS 662089

Laundry Detergent Pods Recalled Due to Defective Outer Bags

Procter & Gamble is recalling 8.2 Million units of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags due to defective bags.  The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries. Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.

There have been no confirmed cases of incidents or injuries directly relating to this packaging defect. P&G has received four reports of children in the United States accessing the liquid laundry packets, three of which reported ingestion during the time period that the recalled lots were sold, but it is not known if these laundry packets came from recalled bags.

Back in the day, we would just put the pods in another container when the outer bag rips, and how many end up tearing the bag when opening it anyway.  And who stores it where kids can get at it?  But there is a risk for some we guess.  In the end, how many who have purchased the product are doing that, pouring it into another container, and then returning the outer package to the store.  This can be a very costly recall.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240405233949/en/Procter-Gamble-Recalls-8.2-Million-Defective-Bags-of-Tide-Gain-Ace-and-Ariel-Laundry-Detergent-Packets-Distributed-in-US-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury

Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) today announced a voluntary packaging recall of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States.

Minnesota Firm Recalls Candies After Mislabeling Issue Results in Undeclared Almonds

Abdallah Candies of Apple Valley, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Abdallah Candies 8 oz. sea salt almond alligators. The products have a chocolate covered cherries label with code 0315 on the bottom of the box. The boxes do contain sea salt almond alligators but have an incorrect ingredient label.  Sea salt almond alligators contain almonds as an ingredient, which was not declared on the ingredient label.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abdallah-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-abdallahs-8-oz-sea-salt-almond-alligators
Abdallah Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Abdallahs 8 oz. Sea Salt Almond Alligators
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 02, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 02, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:  Abdallah Candies
Brand Name:  Abdallah
Product Description:  Sea Salt Almond Alligators

Illinois Animal Feed Facility Recalls Multiple Lots of Feed After Equipment Failure Results in Misformulated Products

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, is recalling a multitude of animal feed products produced at manufacturing facility in Quincy, Illinois  due to that specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine

After receiving a customer complaint related to swine refusing to eat feed from a single lot of MoorMan’s ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF DEN, ADM immediately investigated and discovered that the company’s animal feed manufacturing facility in Quincy, Illinois, experienced an equipment failure issue that impacted ingredient distribution in the plant. The company quickly initiated the recall once it was confirmed that these specific lots could contain harmful levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium, and/or chloride.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adm-animal-nutrition-recalls-select-pen-palsr-chicken-feed-moormans-showtec-swine-feed-ampt-cattle
ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Select Pen Pals® Chicken Feed, MoorMan’s ShowTec Swine Feed, AMPT Cattle Feed and Seniorglo Horse Feed Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 30, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 01, 2024
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Animal Feed
Reason for Announcement:  Specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine.
Company Name:  ADM Animal Nutrition
Brand Name:  Multiple Brand Names
Product Description:  Chicken Feed, Swine Feed, Cattle Feed, Horse Feed

California Nut Butter Producer Issued Warning Letter for Ineffective Food Safety Plan

The internet has opened the door to many food operations to sell products.  People often base their decision for  purchasing based upon that website.  Unfortunately, there is little more to go on than that.  But is that enough?  Recently, FDA inspected a Berkley California operation, Living Tree Community Foods, Inc. (https://www.livingtreecommunityfoods.com) and found that they were not producing foods to the required food safety standards.

Living Tree Community Foods, Inc, a Berkeley, CA processes organic seeds and tree nuts into ready to eat (RTE) organic seed and nut butters as well as repacks a variety of RTE and non RTE food products.  The company had a Food Safety Plan, but was basically there for show in that it did not really address the hazards associated with the process.  Company processes 25 different RTE nut & seed butters but "the  hazard analysis did not identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards associated with these products and with tree nuts/seeds as significant hazards which require a preventive control at receiving, storage, slicing nuts and seeds, holding in bin, mixing (b)(4)/cooling, and/or packaging steps." 

Biological hazards - the "presence of pathogenic bacteria” associated with the company's seeds and tree nut ingredients at the receiving step, but the company determined that the hazard was not significant. The company cited prerequisite programs including “Approved Supplier Program,” “Good Manufacturing Practices” and “Receiving and Storage Practices.  However, “Preventive Control #1 – Approved Supplier Program which includes Continuing Letters of Guarantee and Specifications” at the Receiving Step as the control that will be applied to ensure only approved materials are received. In the company response dated April 28, 2023, the company provided a revised “Approved Supplier Program Version 3.” but these responses did not indicate what requirements the supplier must meet to demonstrate control of the pathogen hazards.

Allergen hazards - the hazard analysis in your “Food Safety Plan for Nut and Seed Butters, Muesli, Bars, and oils Version 2” did not consider the hazard of allergen cross contact as a potential food safety hazard at the slicing, or mixing steps to evaluate whether it requires a preventive control. The firm considered “allergen cross contamination” at the packaging/filling processing step; however, it was determined that that the hazard was not significant.  Also did not identify and evaluate the hazard of undeclared allergens due to an incorrect label as a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard to determine whether it requires a preventive control.

Mycotoxins - in the hazard analysis for mycotoxins associated with the seeds and tree nuts as a potential food safety hazard to evaluate whether it requires a preventive control; the firm determined that the hazard was not significant based on ingredient and supplier history. Tree nuts and seeds are known to be associated with aflatoxins.

GMP issues - equipment and utensils were not designed and were not of such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanable and were not adequately maintained to protect against contamination.  The firm did not take reasonable precautions and measures to ensure that all persons working in direct contact with food wash hands thoroughly (and sanitize if necessary to protect against contamination with undesirable microorganisms) after each absence from the workstation and at any other time when hands may have become soiled or contaminated.

Labeling claims made on the labels were cited as well.

FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/living-tree-community-foods-inc-656541-03042024
Living Tree Community Foods, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 656541 — MARCH 04, 2024

Imported Deluxe Macaroons Recalled for Undeclared Allergens Not Listed in English

Lidl US has announced a voluntary recall of Deluxe branded Macarons Party Edition due to undeclared allergens. The recall was issued due to undeclared wheat, soy, egg, milk, and tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and coconut) in the products as a result of non-English ingredient labeling.  The issue was internally discovered after delivery to the stores.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lidl-voluntarily-recalls-deluxe-branded-macarons-party-edition-due-undeclared-allergens
Lidl Voluntarily Recalls Deluxe Branded Macarons Party Edition Due to Undeclared Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 29, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  April 01, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergens - wheat, soy, egg, milk, tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and coconut).
Company Name:  Lidl US
Brand Name:  Deluxe
Product Description:  Macarons Party Edition

CA Firm Recalls Frozen Ice Cream Bars After Salmonella Positive Test

Tropicale Foods of Modesto, CA is voluntarily recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack with best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025”, because the mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Finished product testing on the mango bars revealed that the finished product may contain Salmonella. The company has ceased distribution of the affected product. The company is conducting an investigation as to what caused the problem and will take effective action to prevent any future issue.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tropicale-foods-recalls-helados-mexico-mini-cream-variety-pack-because-possible-health-risk
Tropicale Foods Recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 29, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 30, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  Tropicale Foods
Brand Name:  Helados Mexico
Product Description:  mango bars in the variety pack

CT Supermarket Recalls Sushi with Undeclared Allergens After Failure to Implement Corrective Action Addressing Allergen Labeling

Geisslers Supermarket Inc. of East Windsor CT has issued a recall of all Sushi products produced by EZnoble Sushi for Geisslers Supermarket Inc. produced or purchased on 3/26/2024, and 3/27/2024, with a sell by date of 3/27/2024, and 3/28/2024. They may contain undeclared egg, wheat and milk.  A follow up investigation of a recall in 2022 of EZ Noble Sushi for undeclared allergens revealed labeling issues were not corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/geisslers-supermarket-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-wheat-and-milk-sushi-product
Geisslers Supermarket Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg, Wheat, and Milk in Sushi Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 28, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 29, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk, wheat and eggs
Company Name:  Geisslers Supermarket Inc.
Brand Name:  Geissler’s Supermarket Inc.
Product Description:  Sushi products

Oklahoma Flour Mill Recalls 5lb Bags of Flour Due to Undeclared Milk and Egg

Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma is recalling 5 lb.Food Club brand All Purpose Flour with Best if Used by date 03/07/2025, because it may contain undeclared milk and egg.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the firm that an equipment breakdown during production could have allowed allergen cross-contact.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shawnee-milling-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-egg-5lb-food-club-all-purpose-flour
Shawnee Milling Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg in “5lb. Food Club All Purpose Flour”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 28, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 29, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and eggs
Company Name:  Shawnee Milling Company
Brand Name:  Food Club
Product Description:  All Purpose Flour