USDA Issues Health Alert for Pasta Sauce Labeled as Pizza Sauce

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) pasta sauce labeled as pizza sauce contains anchovies and milk, known allergens, as well as ground beef and sulfites, which are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint that meat was in the pizza sauce and notified FSIS. The establishment determined that employees labeled a limited number of “Bolognese Pasta Sauce” packages as “Homestyle Pizza Sauce”.

The product was made by Heritage Specialty Foods of Milwaukie, OR.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-new-seasons-pizza-sauce-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

HERITAGE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) pasta sauce labeled as pizza sauce contains anchovies and milk, known allergens, as well as ground beef and sulfites, which are not declared on the product label. 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.

Canned Shrimp Recalled after Complaints for Leaking Cans

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans.  The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.  This could be an underprocessing issue, which then it is a risk for Clostridium botulinum.  Other issues could be improper seaming.  Another issue could be thermophilic spoilage.  As an imported product coming from Thailand or other location, exposure to hot conditions during shipment could result in the growth of thermophilic sporeforming spoilage organisms.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kawasho-foods-usa-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-single-lot-geisha-medium-shrimp-4oz-because
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 26, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 26, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  Kawasho Foods USA, Inc.
Brand Name:  GEISHA
Product Description:  GEISHA Medium Shrimp, 4 oz can

Jars of Labeled as Roasted Red Peppers Recalled for Pine Nuts After Mislabeling Issue

Sunny Dell Foods, LLC. of Oxford, PA, is recalling its 12-ounce jars of "Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms" because the affected jars of the condiment may contain undeclared Trees Nuts (Pine Nuts).  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a tree nut-containing condiment product was distributed in the Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts (pine nuts). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an accidental mislabeling during the production run.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunny-dell-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-pine-nuts-raos-homemade-brand-roasted
Sunny Dell Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts) in "Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date: February 22, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Pine Nuts
Company Name: Sunny Dell Foods, LLC
Brand Name: Rao’s Homemade
Product Description: Roasted Red Peppers with Portobella Mushroom

WA Company Recalls Cherry Candy Product for Undeclared Hazelnuts

Chukar Cherry Company of Prosser, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Cherry Bombs because the product may contain hazelnuts.  No reason was listed.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chukar-cherry-company-prosser-wa-voluntarily-recalling-limited-quantity-cherry-bombs-because-product
Chukar Cherry Company of Prosser, WA is Voluntarily Recalling a Limited Quantity of Cherry Bombs Because the Product May Contain Hazelnuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 21, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Hazelnuts
Company Name:  Chukar Cherry
Brand Name:  Chukar Cherry
Product Description: Cherry Bombs

FDA Issues Draft Guidance that Plant-based Non-Milk Product Can Be Called Milk

FDA issued a proposal that says plant-based beverages can be called milk provided they list the plant material from which they were derived.  "The rules also call for voluntary extra nutrition labels that note when the drinks have lower levels of nutrients than dairy milk, such as calcium, magnesium or vitamin D. They would continue to allow labels that note when plant-based drinks have higher levels. Fortified soy milk is the only plant-based food included in the dairy category of U.S. dietary guidelines because of its nutrient levels."

AP News
https://apnews.com/article/us-food-and-drug-administration-business-health-nutrition-ed2acef14a014eef30a0fd24f98be07b
No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes

Australia - Case of Botulism Linked to Almond Milk

In Australia, temperature abused almond milk was linked to a botulism case.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-16/almond-milk-recalled-in-nsw-over-botulism-fears/101985952
Almond milk recalled in NSW after link to botulism poisoning

Posted Thu 16 Feb 2023 at 12:57amThursday 16 Feb 2023 at 12:57am, updated Thu 16 Feb 2023 at 1:37am

A brand of almond milk is being recalled in NSW after it was linked to a case of potentially life-threatening botulism.

Canada - French Wine Recalled for Presence of Glass Pieces

The CFIA issued a recall for Louis Latour brand Pinot Noir (2021) in the 375ml bottle due to foreign material in the form of glass.  For wine in glass, producers need to consider glass shards are a potential hazard.  This often occurs in the bottling process as the filler nozzle enters the top of the bottle or during capping / corking.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/louis-latour-brand-pinot-noir-recalled-due-possible-presence-glass
Louis Latour brand Pinot Noir recalled due to possible presence of glass

Brand(s) Louis Latour  Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2021  375 mL
Last updated  2023-02-18

USDA Issues Health Alert RTE Breakfast Bowls After Distributor Temperature Abuses Product

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that not-ready-to-eat meat products - breakfast bowls - that were subject to temperature abuse during storage at a distribution center prior to delivery to retailers, which may have resulted in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens.  The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that their customer reported storing the product in an unrefrigerated area. FSIS found that the product was held at an incorrect temperature and then shipped into commerce. All remaining inventory of the affected items have been removed from the stores and destroyed.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-not-ready-eat-signature-select-breakfast-bowl
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Not-Ready-To-Eat Signature Select Breakfast Bowl Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse at Distribution Center

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that not-ready-to-eat meat products were subject to temperature abuse during storage at a distribution center prior to delivery to retailers, which may have resulted in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens. 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.

USDA Health Alert for RTE Chicken Entrée with Undeclared Soy and Milk Allergens

USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert due to concerns that the raw, ready-to-cook chicken entrée products may be missing labeling that includes the list of ingredients and cooking instructions. This product contains soy and milk, known allergens, which may not be declared on the finished product label.  A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that the product was inadvertently misbranded when a printer did not place the bottom label on the product packaging. As a result, the list of ingredients and the cooking instructions are missing.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-raw-ready-cook-stuffed-chicken-products-due
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw, Ready-To-Cook Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

TAMPA BAY FISHERIES

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the raw, ready-to-cook chicken entrée products may be missing labeling that includes the list of ingredients and cooking instructions. This product contains soy and milk, known allergens, which may not be declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to soy and dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed and to ensure that consumers properly cook this product to an internal temperature of 165 degrees as measured by a food thermometer. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.