Eat Just, Inc. (“Eat Just”), located in Alameda, CA, is voluntarily recalling select lots of JUST Egg Chopped Spring Greens products from a limited number of retail stores located in five states, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled lots tested negative for Listeria monocytogenes before leaving the manufacturing facility. However, another lot that shares ingredients with the recalled lots has tested positive. The lot that tested positive has not been released to the public. Out of an abundance of caution, Eat Just is voluntarily recalling the three lots identified below.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eat-just-inc-recalls-just-egg-chopped-spring-greens-because-possible-health-risk
Eat Just, Inc. Recalls Just Egg Chopped Spring Greens Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 20, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Eat Just, Inc.
Brand Name: Spring Green Flavor
Product Description: Chopped Egg and Vegetables
Monday, July 25, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Toxic Metals in Baby Food - What is Achievable?
FDA rolled out its Total Diet Study Report and the news stories are full of fear-generating titles, such as this one, FDA finds toxic arsenic, cadmium, lead in many baby foods. They quote a clinical nurse ""There's not supposed to be lead or arsenic or cadmium in any foods. So the fact they make it seem like a victory is very troubling,"
FDA is working to determine what levels are achievable. But is zero achievable? Can an action level be set that provides a sufficient level of safety?
The action level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals that FDA considers achievable with the use of such practices is 100 microgram per kilogram (µg/kg), or 100 parts per billion (ppb)
The action level for lead in apple juice for infants is 10ppb, other juices 20ppb.
These passages from the report:
"The TDS has collected and analyzed baby foods since 1975. In the modernized TDS, baby foods are considered national foods (i.e., not expected to vary by region) and therefore are collected once per year as part of the national collection. In FY2019 FDA collected additional samples of baby foods to obtain information about baby foods with unique ingredients and baby foods with higher consumption (per NHANES/WWEIA). The FY2019 additional baby food sampling was conducted in tandem with select regional collections, and therefore also provided an opportunity to compare certain baby foods collected regionally and nationally. In general, the region and season did not have an impact on the analytical results for elements in baby foods. For a summary of analytical results for elements for each food, see the TDS website (FDA, 2022c), where the summary is available to download. The additional baby food sampling contributed to a total of 384 baby food samples in the FY2018-FY2020 reporting cycle. Of the 1536 analytical results for toxic elements, 995 (65%) were non-detects and 541 (35%) had detectable levels."
FDA is working to determine what levels are achievable. But is zero achievable? Can an action level be set that provides a sufficient level of safety?
The action level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals that FDA considers achievable with the use of such practices is 100 microgram per kilogram (µg/kg), or 100 parts per billion (ppb)
The action level for lead in apple juice for infants is 10ppb, other juices 20ppb.
These passages from the report:
"The TDS has collected and analyzed baby foods since 1975. In the modernized TDS, baby foods are considered national foods (i.e., not expected to vary by region) and therefore are collected once per year as part of the national collection. In FY2019 FDA collected additional samples of baby foods to obtain information about baby foods with unique ingredients and baby foods with higher consumption (per NHANES/WWEIA). The FY2019 additional baby food sampling was conducted in tandem with select regional collections, and therefore also provided an opportunity to compare certain baby foods collected regionally and nationally. In general, the region and season did not have an impact on the analytical results for elements in baby foods. For a summary of analytical results for elements for each food, see the TDS website (FDA, 2022c), where the summary is available to download. The additional baby food sampling contributed to a total of 384 baby food samples in the FY2018-FY2020 reporting cycle. Of the 1536 analytical results for toxic elements, 995 (65%) were non-detects and 541 (35%) had detectable levels."
"Approximately 51% of the baby food samples analyzed had detectable levels of total arsenic. The highest levels of total arsenic were found in infant cereals and snacks like teething biscuits and puffed snacks. These results agree with historical TDS data as well as sampling performed to support the Arsenic in Rice and Rice Products Risk Assessment (FDA, 2016). Six baby foods containing rice and/or juice exceeded a specified level of total arsenic and were therefore further analyzed to determine the levels of inorganic arsenic. These results are provided in Table 4 below (further information on the total arsenic levels that result in speciation can be found in Appendix B, Table 10 and additional details on arsenic speciation results can be found on the TDS website [FDA, 2022c], where the summary of analytical findings for each food is available to download)."
"Cadmium was not detected in 35% of the 384 baby food samples. The highest level (49 ppb) of cadmium was in a sample of baby food containing spinach as an ingredient. The baby food products containing spinach had levels of cadmium which align with the TDS results for cadmium in raw spinach. The second highest result for cadmium was 41 ppb in baby food carrots. However, the mean concentration of cadmium was 20 ppb across the 14 baby food carrot samples."
"Lead and mercury were not detected in 79% and 97%, respectively of the 384 baby food samples. The highest baby food lead result (38 ppb) was found in a sample of baby food sweet potatoes. There were only 13 samples with detectable results for mercury and all 13 were less than 3 ppb."
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/07/18/Food-and-Drug-Administration-FDA-foods-nutrients-toxins-total-dietary-study-report/2291658150535/
HEALTH NEWS
JULY 18, 2022 / 3:23 PM / UPDATED JULY 18, 2022 AT 5:18 PM
FDA finds toxic arsenic, cadmium, lead in many baby foods
By Judy Packer-Tursman
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/07/18/Food-and-Drug-Administration-FDA-foods-nutrients-toxins-total-dietary-study-report/2291658150535/
HEALTH NEWS
JULY 18, 2022 / 3:23 PM / UPDATED JULY 18, 2022 AT 5:18 PM
FDA finds toxic arsenic, cadmium, lead in many baby foods
By Judy Packer-Tursman
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Supermarket Chain Recalls Seafood Meals After Discovering Print-and-Apply Labels Forgot to List the Seafood Ingredient
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has voluntarily recalled three ReadyMeals seafood items prepared in store due to allergens not listed on the ingredient labels. The recall was initiated after an internal technical review identified missing ingredients containing allergens. The missing items in all cases was the fish, as well as sauce in one of them.
Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Select ReadyMeals Seafood Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 19, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Seafood/Seafood Product
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared allergens (fish, crustacean, egg, wheat, soy)
Company Name: Albertsons Companies
Brand Name: Ready Meals
Product Description: Seafood Items
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 19, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Seafood/Seafood Product
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared allergens (fish, crustacean, egg, wheat, soy)
Company Name: Albertsons Companies
Brand Name: Ready Meals
Product Description: Seafood Items
NY Company Recalls Gluten Free Cookies for Containing Gluten Due to Ingredient
Sweet Loren’s of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough 12oz, because it may contain traces of gluten in product labeled as gluten free. This issue was identified through testing of the product in-house. The oat flour used was determined to have traces of gluten despite having documentation (COA) declaring it to be gluten free.
Can you rely just on a COA (certificate of analysis)? Too often, receiving an acceptable COA is the extent of a company's supplier control program. Clearly, this ingredient needs to be addressed with a Supplier Preventive Control.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sweet-lorens-inc-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-gluten-product
Sweet Loren’s, Inc Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert On Undeclared Gluten in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 16, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 18, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared gluten
Company Name: Sweet Loren’s
Brand Name: Sweet Loren’s
Product Description: Sugar cookie dough
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sweet-lorens-inc-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-gluten-product
Sweet Loren’s, Inc Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert On Undeclared Gluten in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 16, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 18, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared gluten
Company Name: Sweet Loren’s
Brand Name: Sweet Loren’s
Product Description: Sugar cookie dough
Another Family Dollar Warehouse Issue Results in Recall of OTC Drugs
Family Dollar is recalling certain over-the-counter drugs that require temperature controlled storage because it was found the were held at inappropriate temperatures. Stated in the recall notice, the company is recalling "certain products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were stored and inadvertently shipped to certain stores on or around May 1, 2022 through June 10, 2022 due to product being stored outside of labeled temperature requirements."
In February of this year, the company had to recall all products stored in their Arkansas warehouse that was found to be rat infested.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-certain-over-counter-products
Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-the-Counter Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2022
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Products stored outside of temperature requirements
Company Name: Family Dollar
Brand Name: Multiple brands
Product Description: Multiple OTC Medical Products
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-certain-over-counter-products
Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-the-Counter Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2022
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Products stored outside of temperature requirements
Company Name: Family Dollar
Brand Name: Multiple brands
Product Description: Multiple OTC Medical Products
TX Copacker Recalls Soup Mix After Detecting Undeclared Milk Allergen in Finished Product
MSI Express Inc., a Grand Prairie, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 16,498 pounds of chicken and rice soup mix products, due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it performed allergen testing validation on finished soup. It was determined that the finished soup tested positive for dairy, an allergen that was not declared on the product label, due to the establishment receiving the incorrect ingredient component.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/msi-express-inc--recalls-unilever-food-solutions-u-s--knorr-curry-chicken-and-rice
MSI Express Inc. Recalls Unilever Food Solutions U.S. Knorr Curry Chicken and Rice Soup Mix Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/msi-express-inc--recalls-unilever-food-solutions-u-s--knorr-curry-chicken-and-rice
MSI Express Inc. Recalls Unilever Food Solutions U.S. Knorr Curry Chicken and Rice Soup Mix Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Monday, July 18, 2022
Product Shelf-life Dating - A National Standard to Reduce Food Waste?
An article on CNN decries how food companies put shelf-life dates on their product. The article states, "There's no national standard for how those dates should be determined, or how they must be described. Instead, there's a patchwork system — a hodgepodge of state laws, best practices and general guidelines." Should there be a national standard? Can there be a national standard?
The answer on both accounts is no. For one, food companies determine their own shelf-life, and it behooves them to put it out as long as possible, but that end point is one often based on quality. And for me as a consumer, when I buy something, or more importantly eat something, I want it to be good quality. I realize that it is on me then, to use that food within the stated date. I paid good money for it and how wise is it to let that food get past that date so I am eating something less than good.
Secondly, food shelf-life can vary greatly depending on ingredients used, type of packaging, how it was processed, etc. Foods that are minimally process, or contain little to no preservatives will have a shorter shelf-life than more processed foods. Companies must determine what date they can achieve on individual product types, which takes into account the ingredients, processing, packaging, and storage. This is not something that can be dictated in a cookie cutter approach.
We seldom see articles that reinforce good consumership....buying what you need, using it in a timely fashion, preparing and serving an amount that will be used, utilizing left-overs, etc. I want to use food at its best quality, not having to choke something down that is on the verge of spoilage.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/17/business/sell-by-dates-food-safety/index.html
The truth, and strategy, of food expiration dates
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Updated 4:38 AM ET, Sun July 17, 2022
New York (CNN Business)When you walk into a supermarket and pick up an item — anything from milk to cereal to a can of beans — you'll likely see a little date on the package preceded by "enjoy by," "sell by," or a similar phrase.
You might think that date is the absolute last day that food is safe to eat. You'd be wrong. But you wouldn't be alone in coming to that mistaken conclusion, because the system behind food label dates is an absolute mess.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/17/business/sell-by-dates-food-safety/index.html
The truth, and strategy, of food expiration dates
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Updated 4:38 AM ET, Sun July 17, 2022
New York (CNN Business)When you walk into a supermarket and pick up an item — anything from milk to cereal to a can of beans — you'll likely see a little date on the package preceded by "enjoy by," "sell by," or a similar phrase.
You might think that date is the absolute last day that food is safe to eat. You'd be wrong. But you wouldn't be alone in coming to that mistaken conclusion, because the system behind food label dates is an absolute mess.
Report Survival of COVID Virus Surrogates in Frozen Meat....Is This Concerning...Not Really
A recent study published in Enviromental Microbiology evaluated the ability of SARS-CoV-2 viral surrogates (viruses shown to behave the same way as COVID viruses) to survive in frozen meat. The research concluded, "Viral surrogates differed in survival, depending on food product and temperature, but overall, viruses survived for extended periods of time at high concentrations at both refrigerated and frozen temperatures."
But hold the mass media presses. There is no reason for everyone to wig out. In this study, the viral particles were injected into the raw meat. Guess what, the meat will be cooked. An internally placed enveloped virus will be more likely survive, but externally, on the outside of the package, survival is not likely. and this is how a consumer would be more likely to encounter a viable virus.
Second consideration, the viral particle is unlikely to become airborne when it is inside the meat. Not unless someone is cool vaporizing raw meat juices.
So their statement "The ability of SARS-CoV-2 viral surrogates like Phi 6 and animal coronaviruses to survive for varying extents on some meat and fish products when stored refrigerated or frozen is a significant and concerning finding." This is a media grabbing statement that needs to be drastically qualified.
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.00504-22
Applied and Environmental Microbiology 7 June 2022
Persistence of Coronavirus Surrogates on Meat and Fish Products during Long-Term Storage
Authors: Emily S. Bailey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1292-0771 ebailey@campbell.edu, Marina Curcic, Mark D. Sobsey
But hold the mass media presses. There is no reason for everyone to wig out. In this study, the viral particles were injected into the raw meat. Guess what, the meat will be cooked. An internally placed enveloped virus will be more likely survive, but externally, on the outside of the package, survival is not likely. and this is how a consumer would be more likely to encounter a viable virus.
Second consideration, the viral particle is unlikely to become airborne when it is inside the meat. Not unless someone is cool vaporizing raw meat juices.
So their statement "The ability of SARS-CoV-2 viral surrogates like Phi 6 and animal coronaviruses to survive for varying extents on some meat and fish products when stored refrigerated or frozen is a significant and concerning finding." This is a media grabbing statement that needs to be drastically qualified.
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.00504-22
Applied and Environmental Microbiology 7 June 2022
Persistence of Coronavirus Surrogates on Meat and Fish Products during Long-Term Storage
Authors: Emily S. Bailey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1292-0771 ebailey@campbell.edu, Marina Curcic, Mark D. Sobsey
Florida Company Recalls Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Products Because Company Was Not USDA Inspected
Ready Dough Pizza Inc., a Hialeah, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,584 pounds of pepperoni pizza products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the pepperoni pizza products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA. The agency also found that some products had the wrong ingredient label or no ingredient labels at all.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ready-dough-pizza-inc--recalls-pepperoni-pizza-products-produced-without-benefit
Ready Dough Pizza Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection and also Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ready-dough-pizza-inc--recalls-pepperoni-pizza-products-produced-without-benefit
Ready Dough Pizza Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection and also Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA Issues Health Alert for Salad Items Produced with the Wrong Dressing Packet Resulting in Undeclared Allergen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the salad dressing component of ready-to-eat (RTE) Caesar salad with chicken may contain egg, a known allergen. The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that they were informed by a store that the salad dressing packets in the Caesar salad product appeared incorrect. The dressing packets with the salad contain Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette and not the Creamy Caesar Dressing. These dressing packets are unlabeled and contain egg, which is not declared on the finished product packaging.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-caesar-salad-chicken-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Caesar Salad with Chicken Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the salad dressing component of ready-to-eat (RTE) Caesar salad with chicken may contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to eggs 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-ready-eat-caesar-salad-chicken-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Caesar Salad with Chicken Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the salad dressing component of ready-to-eat (RTE) Caesar salad with chicken may contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to eggs are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
Another Company Recalls Canned Smoked Clams from China Due to FDA Testing Results for PFAS
CROWN PRINCE, INC. is recalling 3 oz. canned Crown Prince Natural Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil because FDA testing found detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Crown Prince decided to issue the recall out of an abundance of caution after learning of the test results from FDA. The recalled product was distributed nationwide to natural food stores, grocery stores and online retailers. Crown Prince Natural Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil Product of China 3 oz can Can UPC – 0 73230 00853 5
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/crown-prince-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-smoked-baby-clams-olive-oil-due-presence-detectable-levels
Crown Prince, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil Due to the Presence of Detectable Levels of PFAS Chemicals
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 15, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 15, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Detectable levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Company Name: Crown Prince
Brand Name: Crown Prince
Product Description: Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/crown-prince-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-smoked-baby-clams-olive-oil-due-presence-detectable-levels
Crown Prince, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil Due to the Presence of Detectable Levels of PFAS Chemicals
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 15, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 15, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Detectable levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Company Name: Crown Prince
Brand Name: Crown Prince
Product Description: Smoked Baby Clams in Olive Oil
Freeze Dried Blueberries Recalled For High Lead Content Linked to Source In Lithuania
BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA's recommended limits; per the serving size specified on the nutritional facts panel. Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries 1.2oz were distributed in the United States through retail and online stores services. The issue is isolated of two batches of Natierra Freeze-Dried Blueberries.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-nationwide-voluntary-recall-natierra-organic-freeze-dried-blueberry-lot-2021363-1-2022026-1
URGENT: Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natierra Organic Freeze- Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) Due to levels of Lead
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 14, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 14, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Freeze Dried Blueberry
Company Name: BrandStorm Inc.
Brand Name: Natierra
Product Description: Freeze Dried Blueberry
The concern was identified upon testing conducted by a lab in Maryland. An investigation was conducted by the packing site. The original heavy metal reports received for the crop year showed no presence of lead and-or cause for batch testing. After further investigation it was found that the products county of Origin is Lithuania and aggressive monitoring of heavy metals may be deemed necessary. As an immediate action the packing site is actively working to enhance food safety system by implementing mandatory batch testing for heavy metal.
URGENT: Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natierra Organic Freeze- Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) Due to levels of Lead
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 14, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 14, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Freeze Dried Blueberry
Company Name: BrandStorm Inc.
Brand Name: Natierra
Product Description: Freeze Dried Blueberry
Florida Ice Cream Facility Recalls Ice Cream Linked to Listeria Outbreak
Big Olaf Creamery of Sarasota, Florida is recalling all flavors and all lots of Big Olaf brand ice cream products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This comes as FDA and CDC identified the ice cream as being linked to an outbreak with 23 people infected from 10 states.
From one website that shared FL Dept of Health results of testing, 16 of the 17 product samples tested by the State were positive for Listeria. This would indicate a serious post-process contamination source...perhaps a valve or gasket?
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/big-olaf-creamery-recalls-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk
Big Olaf Creamery Recalls Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 13, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 13, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Big Olaf Creamery, LLC
Brand Name: Big Olaf
Product Description: Ice cream
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/big-olaf-creamery-recalls-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk
Big Olaf Creamery Recalls Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 13, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 13, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Big Olaf Creamery, LLC
Brand Name: Big Olaf
Product Description: Ice cream
KS Dairy Recalls Chocolate Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Belfonte Dairy is announcing a recall of the 1.5 quarts (1.41 L)“Chocolate to Die For” Premium Ice Cream produced at its Kansas City ice cream manufacturing facility. The product may contain undeclared peanuts. Belfonte initiated the recall after receiving a consumer complaint, where it was discovered that the Chocolate to Die For cartons of ice cream were distributed in packages that did not declare the presence of peanuts.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/belfonte-dairy-announces-recall-belfonte-premium-ice-cream-chocolate-die-15-quart-package
Belfonte Dairy Announces Recall of Belfonte Premium Ice Cream “Chocolate to Die For” 1.5 Quart Package
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 13, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 13, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: Belfonte Dairy
Brand Name: Belfonte
Product Description: Chocolate to Die For Premium Ice Cream
Cookies Recalled Due to Potential Plastic Pieces in Product
Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC announced today a voluntary recall, out of an abundance of caution, of a limited quantity of a select list of baked snacks products due to the potential presence of hard plastic pieces. The company became aware of this issue as a result of internal quality assurance surveillance.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Bakery Products Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Product may contain hard plastic pieces
Company Name: Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC
Brand Name: Enjoy Life
Product Description: Baked snacks
Chicken-based Dog Treats Recalls After State Laboratory Finds Salmonella
Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of our Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. On July 6, 2022, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) that a sample they collected tested positive for Salmonella spp.
Stormberg Foods LLC Recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination | FDA
Stormberg Foods LLC Recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 12, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement: Salmonella
Company Name: Stormberg Foods
Brand Name: Beg & Barker, Billo’s Best Friend, and Green Coast Pets
Product Description: Chicken dog treats
Stormberg Foods LLC Recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination | FDA
Stormberg Foods LLC Recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 12, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement: Salmonella
Company Name: Stormberg Foods
Brand Name: Beg & Barker, Billo’s Best Friend, and Green Coast Pets
Product Description: Chicken dog treats
Chicago Company Recalls Gochujang-Glazed Pork Chop Bowls Sold Online Due to Undeclared Peanut
Tovala of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling Gochujang-Glazed Pork Chop Bowl and Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Bowl prepared meals, because they may contain undeclared peanuts. The Gochujang-Glazed Pork Chop Bowl and Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Bowl meals were distributed through Tovala’s weekly direct-to-consumer meal delivery service to customers across the continental United States who selected the meals for delivery the week of July 4, 2022. Tovala directly notified customers by email and push notifications who were shipped the affected meals, as well as disabled the QR codes used for cooking the meals. This recall was initiated after Tovala discovered that an ingredient sourced from a third-party supplier contained an undeclared peanut allergen. The ingredient was used in the Gochujang Glaze, which was included in the recalled meals. To date, the company has received one report of an adverse reaction.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tovala-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-prepared-meals
Tovala Issues a Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Prepared Meals
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 12, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: Tovala
Brand Name: Tovala
Product Description: Gochujang-Glazed Salmon and Pork Bowls
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tovala-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-prepared-meals
Tovala Issues a Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Prepared Meals
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 12, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: Tovala
Brand Name: Tovala
Product Description: Gochujang-Glazed Salmon and Pork Bowls
Slow Laboratory Confirmation Forces Company to Recall Product on Presumptive Results
Hy-Vee, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing all varieties and all sizes of its Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad due to a presumptive positive microbial result on the line that the potatoes were processed on. While final test results are not expected for approximately 7-10 days, due to the holiday weekend Hy-Vee elected to withdraw all product today from its shelves and service cases pending final test results.
Would love to get a better understanding of the delay here.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hy-vee-voluntarily-withdraws-all-potato-salad-varieties-due-presumptive-positive-microbial-test
Hy-Vee Voluntarily Withdraws All Potato Salad Varieties Due to Presumptive Positive Microbial Test ResultSummary
Company Announcement Date: July 01, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 08, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Presumptive positive microbial test
Company Name: Hy-Vee, Inc.
Brand Name: Hy-Vee, Inc. and Mealtime
Product Description: Potato Salad
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
FDA Outbreak Investigation of Listeria Linked to Small Ice Cream Processor
FDA, CDC and local agencies are investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to ice cream sold by Big Olaf Creamery, a Sarasota, Florida ice cream processor. . To this point, there have been a total of 23 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes reported from 10 states with 1 death and one fetal death.
There are many small ice cream processors throughout the country. This should serve warning that the operations need to review their Food Safety Plan with an eye on Listeria control.
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-ice-cream-july-2022
Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Ice Cream (July 2022)
Do not eat, sell, or serve ice cream products from Big Olaf Creamery of Sarasota, FL. FDA’s outbreak investigation is ongoing.
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 23
Hospitalizations: 22
Deaths: 1
Fetal Loss: 1
Last illness onset: 6/12/2022
States with Cases: CO (1), FL (12), GA (1), IL (1), KS (1), MA (2), MN (1), NJ (1), NY (2), PA (1)
Product Distribution*: FL
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states
There are many small ice cream processors throughout the country. This should serve warning that the operations need to review their Food Safety Plan with an eye on Listeria control.
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-ice-cream-july-2022
Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Ice Cream (July 2022)
Do not eat, sell, or serve ice cream products from Big Olaf Creamery of Sarasota, FL. FDA’s outbreak investigation is ongoing.
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 23
Hospitalizations: 22
Deaths: 1
Fetal Loss: 1
Last illness onset: 6/12/2022
States with Cases: CO (1), FL (12), GA (1), IL (1), KS (1), MA (2), MN (1), NJ (1), NY (2), PA (1)
Product Distribution*: FL
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states
Friday, July 8, 2022
FDA Survey of PFAS Chemicals in Seafood - Is There a Bigger Concern?
FDA conducted a limited survey of seafood for PFAS. FDA tested 81 samples of clams, cod, crab, pollock, salmon, shrimp, tuna, and tilapia (most of which were imported to the United States). The goal was to determine if a wider survey is needed.
"The FDA initiated this seafood survey based on our prior testing of foods from the general food supply obtained from the FDA’s Total Diet Study (TDS), which found relatively low levels of PFAS in a few seafood samples. The percentage of seafood samples with detectable PFAS, the types of PFAS detected, and the levels detected in multiple samples are higher in this survey than we have found in the overall TDS samples. This is not unexpected, as seafood may be at increased risk for PFAS contamination from the environment. Therefore, we tested more samples of specific types of seafood, and in this survey our researchers tested for certain types of PFAS that have been identified in the literature as being more prevalent in seafood. Additionally, other studies in the scientific literature on clams from China and Europe have reported a range of levels of PFOA, including elevated levels."
https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-shares-results-pfas-testing-seafood
FDA Shares Results on PFAS Testing in Seafood
Constituent Update
July 6, 2022
The FDA determined that samples of canned clams, which were from China, had sufficent level so that "the estimated exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a type of PFAS,[would be] a likely a health concern. For these canned clam samples with the two highest levels of PFOA, there would be a potential health concern for consumers who eat more than approximately 10 ounces (oz) of these clams per month, except for young children, who should limit consumption to 2 oz per month." This product was recalled.
"The FDA initiated this seafood survey based on our prior testing of foods from the general food supply obtained from the FDA’s Total Diet Study (TDS), which found relatively low levels of PFAS in a few seafood samples. The percentage of seafood samples with detectable PFAS, the types of PFAS detected, and the levels detected in multiple samples are higher in this survey than we have found in the overall TDS samples. This is not unexpected, as seafood may be at increased risk for PFAS contamination from the environment. Therefore, we tested more samples of specific types of seafood, and in this survey our researchers tested for certain types of PFAS that have been identified in the literature as being more prevalent in seafood. Additionally, other studies in the scientific literature on clams from China and Europe have reported a range of levels of PFOA, including elevated levels."
https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-shares-results-pfas-testing-seafood
FDA Shares Results on PFAS Testing in Seafood
Constituent Update
July 6, 2022
Cans of Smoked Clams Recalled After FDA Testing Finds Detectable Levels of PFAS Chemicals
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on a specific SKU of smoked clams after FDA testing found detectable levels of PFAS chemicals in samplings of the product. The recall only applies to a 3.75 can of Bumble Bee Smoked Clams with the UPC Label 8660075234 which came from a third-party manufacturer in China.
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 06, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Shellfish
Reason for Announcement: Contains Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Company Name: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Brand Name: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Product Description: Smoked Clams
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of human-made chemicals used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. PFAS do not easily breakdown and some types have been shown to accumulate in the environment and in our bodies. Available studies suggest associations between PFAS exposure and several health outcomes including but not limited to increased cholesterol levels, increases in high-blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, developmental effects, decreases in immune response, change in liver function, and increases in certain types of cancer.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bumble-bee-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-375-oz-smoked-clams-due-presence-detectable-levels-pfas
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall on 3.75 Oz Smoked Clams Due to the Presence of Detectable Levels of PFAS ChemicalsSummary
Company Announcement Date: July 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 06, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Shellfish
Reason for Announcement: Contains Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Company Name: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Brand Name: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Product Description: Smoked Clams
Raw Frozen Beef Patties for Dogs Recalled After FDA Testing Finds Listeria
Primal Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a single lot (#W10068709) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (6-pound), with best by date of 05/22/23, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This voluntary recall is a result of routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from one lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.
The company states: " The company uses a “test and hold” protocol to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale. Primal Pet Foods confirmed that all testing results on this single lot of recalled product were negative for Listeria monocytogenes – both raw materials and finished product – before it left its production facility."
Primal Pet Foods Voluntary Recalls a Single Lot of Raw Frozen Patties Beef Formula Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes | FDA
Primal Pet Foods Voluntary Recalls a Single Lot of Raw Frozen Patties Beef Formula Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 06, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Pet Food
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Brand Name: Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description: Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula
Primal Pet Foods Voluntary Recalls a Single Lot of Raw Frozen Patties Beef Formula Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes | FDA
Primal Pet Foods Voluntary Recalls a Single Lot of Raw Frozen Patties Beef Formula Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 06, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Pet Food
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Brand Name: Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description: Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula
Packages of Shortbread Cookies Recalled After Customer Discovers Chocolate Chip Cookies Inside
J&M Foods of Little Rock, Arkansas, is initiating a voluntary recall because a select number of the Lavender Shortbread Cookies were erroneously packed with Chocolate Chip Cookies. As a result, the packaging does not list the presence of a possible allergen (soy or eggs). The company was made aware of this issue via a consumer contact. To date, there have been no illnesses reported.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jm-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-select-lot-number-lavender-shortbread-cookies-due-packages-contain
J&M Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall on a Select Lot Number of Lavender Shortbread Cookies Due to the Packages Contain Chocolate Chip Cookies That Do Not Disclose the Correct Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 05, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Potential for Undeclared Soy or Eggs
Company Name: J&M Foods
Brand Name: Favorite Day
Product Description: Lavender Shortbread Cookies
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jm-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-select-lot-number-lavender-shortbread-cookies-due-packages-contain
J&M Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall on a Select Lot Number of Lavender Shortbread Cookies Due to the Packages Contain Chocolate Chip Cookies That Do Not Disclose the Correct Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 05, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Potential for Undeclared Soy or Eggs
Company Name: J&M Foods
Brand Name: Favorite Day
Product Description: Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Vegan Protein Powder Recalled for Undeclared Milk After Wrong Flavor Ingredient Used
Natreve is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae flavor, because it contains trace amounts of undeclared milk due to an external manufacturing production error. The issue was identified as a result of one illness having been reported to date. An investigation was conducted by the contract manufacturer indicating the problem was caused by a production process error for these two impacted lots. A whey-derived flavoring ingredient was inadvertently used in the blend for Natreve Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae flavor, leading to trace amounts of whey being found in the above batches. Whey is derived from milk and may trigger an allergy, posing a potential risk to people with milk allergies.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natreve-issues-voluntary-recall-limited-us-batches-natreve-vegan-protein-powder-french-vanilla-wafer
Natreve Issues Voluntary Recall on Limited U.S. Batches of Natreve Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Flavor Due to Undeclared Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name: Natreve
Brand Name: Natreve
Product Description: Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae flavor
No Canadian products nor other products or lots within the U.S. Natreve product offering are impacted by this voluntary recall.
Natreve Issues Voluntary Recall on Limited U.S. Batches of Natreve Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Flavor Due to Undeclared Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: July 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name: Natreve
Brand Name: Natreve
Product Description: Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae flavor
Friday, July 1, 2022
Public Perception of Gene Edited Foods
A recent study, Who Trusts in Gene-Edited Foods? (Front. Food. Sci. Technol., 01 June 2022) looks to see if people would buy or avoid. In the end, it comes down to what a person's disposition is regarding the science, more than the benefits. The study demonstrates "that individuals’ willingness to eat, and purposeful avoidance of GEFs are primarily driven by their existing social values about food, science and technology, institutional trust, and awareness of GE foods."
Front. Food. Sci. Technol., 01 June 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/frfst.2022.858277
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frfst.2022.858277/full
Who Trusts in Gene-Edited Foods? Analysis of a Representative Survey Study Predicting Willingness to Eat- and Purposeful Avoidance of Gene Edited Foods in the United States.
Gene-edited foods - Gene editing makes targeted changes to the genome of a plant or animal to produce some desired trait. Gene editing is done using techniques like CRISPR and TALENs that can copy, delete, or rearrange specific genes to improve the plant or animal such as to increase food nutrition, food shelf life, and resistance to disease and drought. (Awareness and Understanding of Gene Edited Foods | SOC 3095 Iowa State)
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GEFs are distinct from the more familiar genetically modification organism (GMO) foods. GMOs involve the transfer of genes from one species into another species to create an organism not found in nature while GEFs make genetic changes within the same species, creating a new variety immediately
"At present, there is only one commercialized GEF, a soybean used to create an oil that has less saturated fat. Other GEFs in the development stage include high fiber wheat, high yield tomatoes, non-browning mushrooms and potatoes, drought tolerant wheat and corn, and disease resistant tomatoes, grapes, rice, and soybeans."
Front. Food. Sci. Technol., 01 June 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/frfst.2022.858277
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frfst.2022.858277/full
Who Trusts in Gene-Edited Foods? Analysis of a Representative Survey Study Predicting Willingness to Eat- and Purposeful Avoidance of Gene Edited Foods in the United States.
FDA Issues Companies Warning Letters to Importers for Not Having FSVP for Imported Foods
FDA issued Warning Letters to the following Importers for not having FSVP for imported foods.
SDJJ Distributors of National City, CA did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the food imported products including: Tamarind-Mango Flavored Soft Candy, Caramelo Mix and Jilote.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sdjj-distributors-626282-06062022
Winfull Corporation of Houston, TX id not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the company's imported foods including: AA Grade Grass Jelly Drink Beverage Base, Passion Fruit with Pulp Syrup from (b)(4), and Kidney Beans.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/winfull-corporation-629870-06092022
Fresh Imports International LLC, of Hidalgo, TX did not develop an FSVP for any of the company's imported foods including Fresh avocados, Fresh pineapples, and Fresh avocados
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/fresh-imports-international-llc-627330-05042022
Daxa Foods, Inc. dba India Grocers of Edison, NJ you did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods including Puffed Rice, Rice flour and Shredded Coconut.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/daxa-foods-inc-dba-india-grocers-631619-05312022
SDJJ Distributors of National City, CA did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the food imported products including: Tamarind-Mango Flavored Soft Candy, Caramelo Mix and Jilote.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sdjj-distributors-626282-06062022
Winfull Corporation of Houston, TX id not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the company's imported foods including: AA Grade Grass Jelly Drink Beverage Base, Passion Fruit with Pulp Syrup from (b)(4), and Kidney Beans.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/winfull-corporation-629870-06092022
Fresh Imports International LLC, of Hidalgo, TX did not develop an FSVP for any of the company's imported foods including Fresh avocados, Fresh pineapples, and Fresh avocados
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/fresh-imports-international-llc-627330-05042022
Daxa Foods, Inc. dba India Grocers of Edison, NJ you did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods including Puffed Rice, Rice flour and Shredded Coconut.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/daxa-foods-inc-dba-india-grocers-631619-05312022
Parmesan Salami Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Egg, a Minor Ingredient in the Cheese
Creminelli Fine Meats, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 4,207 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) parmesan salami sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The RTE salami stick with parmesan items were packaged on various dates from October 26, 2021 through April 26, 2022. The problem was discovered by inspection personnel during a routine label verification review. Egg white lysozyme, a component of the parmesan cheese ingredient, is not declared on the final product label.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/creminelli-fine-meats-recalls-mini-parmesan-salami-stick-products-due-misbranding
Creminelli Fine Meats Recalls Mini Parmesan Salami Stick Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
CREMINELLI FINE MEATS
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 – Creminelli Fine Meats, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 4,207 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) parmesan salami sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein and known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/creminelli-fine-meats-recalls-mini-parmesan-salami-stick-products-due-misbranding
Creminelli Fine Meats Recalls Mini Parmesan Salami Stick Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
CREMINELLI FINE MEATS
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 – Creminelli Fine Meats, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 4,207 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) parmesan salami sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein and known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
Vidalia Onions Recalled After Positive Listeria Environmental Sample on Pack Line
A&M Farms of Lyons, Georgia, is voluntarily recalling select whole Vidalia onions packed on one pack line between June 20 - June 23, 2022, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Vidalia Onions are sold in bulk in the produce section of retail stores. The recalled Little Bear onions were available for sale to consumers on June 23 and 24 at Wegmans stores in the Rochester-area, Massachusetts, and at the Erie West and Erie Peach Street Wegmans stores in Pennsylvania. The onions were also available for sale June 22 – 24, 2022 at Publix stores in the state of Florida and in Publix stores in Georgia.
The recall comes after internal company testing detected Listeria on a single pack line. Although the company cleans and sanitizes its pack lines regularly, it is recalling onions packed on the implicated packing line before and after June 21 out of an abundance of caution. No other products grown, packed, or sold by A&M Farms are affected by this recall.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/am-farms-initiates-recall-specific-little-bear-brand-whole-vidalia-onions-sold-pound-retail-because
A&M Farms Initiates a Recall Of Specific Little Bear Brand Whole Vidalia Onions Sold By The Pound at Retail Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 30, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: A&M Farms
Brand Name: Little Bear
Product Description: Whole Vidalia onions
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/am-farms-initiates-recall-specific-little-bear-brand-whole-vidalia-onions-sold-pound-retail-because
A&M Farms Initiates a Recall Of Specific Little Bear Brand Whole Vidalia Onions Sold By The Pound at Retail Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 30, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: A&M Farms
Brand Name: Little Bear
Product Description: Whole Vidalia onions
Monday, June 27, 2022
Corn Chowder Recalled Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Blount Fine Foods announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount (a single lot—2,569 cases total) of 16 oz. Panera at Home Southwest Corn Chowder due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The recall is limited to 1 SKU of 16 oz. Panera at Home Southwest Corn Chowder cups produced with lot number 042122-2K and “Use By” date of 6/30/22. This product was discovered at a grocery store during the restocking process
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blount-fine-foods-voluntarily-recalls-limited-amount-single-lot-southwest-corn-chowder-due
Blount Fine Foods Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount (a Single Lot) of Southwest Corn Chowder Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 24, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 24, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat allergen
Company Name: Blount Fine Foods
Brand Name: Panera at Home
Product Description: Southwest Corn Chowder
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blount-fine-foods-voluntarily-recalls-limited-amount-single-lot-southwest-corn-chowder-due
Blount Fine Foods Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount (a Single Lot) of Southwest Corn Chowder Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 24, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 24, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat allergen
Company Name: Blount Fine Foods
Brand Name: Panera at Home
Product Description: Southwest Corn Chowder
A Vegetarian Meat Substitute, French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, Recalled After Causing Severe Gastrointestinal Illness and Liver Damage
Daily Harvest, Inc., New York, NY. Daily Harvest has voluntarily recalled all French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to consumer reports of gastrointestinal illness and potential liver function issues. To date, the company has received approximately 470 reports of illness or adverse reactions. From April 28 to June 17, 2022, approximately 28,000 units of the recalled product were distributed to consumers in the continental United States through online sales and direct delivery, as well as through retail sales at the Daily Harvest store in Chicago, IL and a “pop-up” store in Los Angeles, CA. Samples were also provided to a small number of consumers.
From a NY Times article, "One customer described “debilitating” stomach pain that landed the person in the emergency room. Others said they’d experienced fever, jaundice and full-body itching." The article goes on to state,
- "The lentil product in question, the crumble, is part of the company’s new plant-based protein line, which was introduced at the end of April. It is meant to be a substitute for ground meat."
- "Higher levels of enzymes indicate that your liver is injured and can point to a wide range of issues, said Dr. Laura Kulik, a hepatologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Up to 30 percent of tests showing elevated liver enzymes are related to dietary supplements, she said, including unregulated vitamins and herbal medications. Antibiotics can also cause liver enzymes to rise, as can excessive alcohol consumption, hepatitis and viral infections."
- "It’s rare that eating food would cause damage to the liver, Dr. Nestle said."
- "Daily Harvest was founded in 2015 and rose to popularity partly because of its celebrity endorsements — Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams are among its investors — and its slick, health-conscious branding. The vegan meal delivery service touts its “organic, nourishing, clean” flatbreads, bowls and soups filled with “sustainably sourced fruits + veggies” and “no artificial anything.”"
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daily-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-french-lentil-leek-crumbles-due-potential-health-risk
Daily Harvest Issues Voluntary Recall of French Lentil + Leek Crumbles Due to Potential Health Risk
SummaryCompany Announcement Date: June 23, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 23, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Vegetable Protein Product
Reason for Announcement: Gastrointestinal illness and potential liver function issues
Company Name: Daily Harvest
Brand Name: Daily Harvest
Product Description: French Lentil + Leek Crumbles
Another Recall of Product That Used Recalled Peanut Butter
Deskins Candies of Bluefield, WV is recalling the following 16 oz products: Deskins Candies Peanut Butter Fudge, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter No-Bake, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter Pinwheel, and Deskins Candies Chocolate No-Bake because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall is a result of the J.M. Smucker Co recall of the Jiff peanut butter brand, which is a product used in the production of Deskins Candies. The company has ceased and destroyed all products containing the Jiff peanut butter items under recall.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/deskins-candies-recalls-peanut-butter-fudge-peanut-butter-no-bake-chocolate-no-bake-and-peanut
Deskins Candies Recalls Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter No Bake, Chocolate No Bake, and Peanut Butter Pinwheel Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Peanut Butter
Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Company Name: Deskins Candies
Brand Name: Deskins Candies
Product Description: Several Candies
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/deskins-candies-recalls-peanut-butter-fudge-peanut-butter-no-bake-chocolate-no-bake-and-peanut
Deskins Candies Recalls Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter No Bake, Chocolate No Bake, and Peanut Butter Pinwheel Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Peanut Butter
Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Company Name: Deskins Candies
Brand Name: Deskins Candies
Product Description: Several Candies
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Dog Food Recalled After Lot Designated for Destruction is Shipped
Freshpet Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe (4.5 lb. bag), with sell by date of 10/29/22, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. "Our Freshpet Team had designated this single lot for destruction, but a small portion of the lot was inadvertently shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets in the last two weeks. No other Freshpet products or lot codes are impacted by this recall."
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/freshpet-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-freshpet-select-fresh-kitchen-home-cooked-chicken-recipe-45
Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe 4.5-Pound Bags Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name: Freshpet Inc.
Brand Name: Freshpet
Product Description: Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/freshpet-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-freshpet-select-fresh-kitchen-home-cooked-chicken-recipe-45
Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe 4.5-Pound Bags Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2022
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name: Freshpet Inc.
Brand Name: Freshpet
Product Description: Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Fish Balls and Cakes Recalled After Allergic Reaction to Egg
888 Food Company in S. El Monte, CA is recalling Fish Balls and Cakes because it may contain undeclared eggs. A recall was initiated after receiving a consumer complaint of anaphylactic reaction. Through investigation it was determined that the formulation of an ingredient was changed to include eggs
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/888-food-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-various-ho-king-and-giai-phat-products
888 Food Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Various Ho King and Giai Phat Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 15, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 15, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Fish
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name: 888 Food Company
Brand Name: Ho King, Giai Phat
Product Description: Fish and Shrimp Balls and Cakes
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/888-food-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-various-ho-king-and-giai-phat-products
888 Food Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Various Ho King and Giai Phat Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 15, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 15, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Fish
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name: 888 Food Company
Brand Name: Ho King, Giai Phat
Product Description: Fish and Shrimp Balls and Cakes
Protein Bar Recalled After Contract Laboratory Finds Pathogenic E. coli
Built Brands, LLC. of American Fork, UT, is recalling 4,196 individual bars of its “Banana Cream Pie Puffs” protein bar because they have the potential to be contaminated with pathogenic Escherichia coli. Although the exact strain has yet to be determined customers must not eat this product as it may pose a serious health risk. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing conducted by an accredited third-party laboratory at the request of Built Brands detected the presence of Escherichia coli.
Let's take a look at the ingredients from Company website:
Nothing here shouts E. coli as a hazard...maybe the Collagen Protein, but that should have received ample process. Best to check that strain against ones used in the laboratory.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/built-brands-voluntarily-recalls-banana-cream-pie-puffs-protein-bar-because-possible-health-risk
Built Brands Voluntarily Recalls "Banana Cream Pie Puffs" Protein Bar Because of a Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 14, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Pathogenic E. Coli
Company Name: Built Brands, LLC
Brand Name: Built
Product Description: Protein Bar – Banana Cream Pie Puffs
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/built-brands-voluntarily-recalls-banana-cream-pie-puffs-protein-bar-because-possible-health-risk
Built Brands Voluntarily Recalls "Banana Cream Pie Puffs" Protein Bar Because of a Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 14, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Pathogenic E. Coli
Company Name: Built Brands, LLC
Brand Name: Built
Product Description: Protein Bar – Banana Cream Pie Puffs
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Sandwiches Recalled After Not Declaring Egg Allergen Contained in the Mayonnaise
Gourmondo Co. of Seattle, WA is recalling “Asparagus & Feta Sandwiches” Net Weight 11.04 oz / 313 g with best bv dates of 6/5 and 6/7, due to undeclared egg (allergen). During a routine inspection, WSDA discovered that a printing error on the stickers for the “Asparagus and Feta Sandwich” did not contain the sub ingredients for “mayonnaise”, one of which being whole eggs. Eggs were also omitted in the list of allergens on the mislabeled stickers.
This is a label design issue where one of ingredients, mayonnaise, was not broken down to show the sub ingredients, and with that, egg.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gourmondo-cafes-and-catering-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-asparagus-and-feta-sandwich
Gourmondo Cafes and Catering Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Asparagus and Feta Sandwich
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 09, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 09, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared eggs
Company Name: Gourmondo Co.
Brand Name: Gourmondo Co.
Product Description: Asparagus & Feta Sandwiches
Company Announcement Date: June 09, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 09, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared eggs
Company Name: Gourmondo Co.
Brand Name: Gourmondo Co.
Product Description: Asparagus & Feta Sandwiches
Beer Recalled After Consumer Videos Show Product Thick Like Snot
Molson Coors is recalling Coors Light and Keystone Light beer because of quality reasons...it appears as a viscous liquid. While the report states that it is not a safety issues, there is something is clearly wrong.
Food & Wine
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/coors-keystone-light-beer-can-recall-2022
Some Coors Light and Keystone Light Cans Are Being Pulled from Store Shelves
Food & Wine
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/coors-keystone-light-beer-can-recall-2022
Some Coors Light and Keystone Light Cans Are Being Pulled from Store Shelves
The voluntary withdrawal seems to coincide with a social media videos showing cans of Coors Light and Keystone light pouring a thick-looking liquid.
Friday, June 10, 2022
Cost of Jif Peanut Butter Recall
According to the article Jif recall may cost Smucker $125M written in Food Dive, the Jif peanut butter recall may cost the company $125 million in product recovery, manufacturing downtime, and consumer refunds. The company predicts the recall will stubract @5 from total sales. "Jif is the nation’s biggest peanut butter brand, with 117.3 million people eating it in 2020, according to statistics compiled by Statista, the U.S. Census Bureau and Simmons National Consumers Survey, reported by Eat This, Not That. Nearly three in 10 of those consumers — more than 33.5 million Americans — ate at least one jar of Jif peanut butter that year." The recalled product was manufactured in their Lexington faculty, one of the largest peanut butter producing plants in world.
Minn Establishment Recalls RTE Salads After Discovering Listeria in a Sample
Northern Tier Bakery, LLC, a St. Paul Park, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 905 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS that the firm’s product sampling resulted in a positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/northern-tier-bakery-llc-recalls-ready-eat-salad-products-due-possible-listeria
Northern Tier Bakery, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
NORTHERN TIER BAKERY, LLC
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 – Northern Tier Bakery, LLC, a St. Paul Park, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 905 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/northern-tier-bakery-llc-recalls-ready-eat-salad-products-due-possible-listeria
Northern Tier Bakery, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
NORTHERN TIER BAKERY, LLC
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 – Northern Tier Bakery, LLC, a St. Paul Park, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 905 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Monkeypox in the US - CDC Reports
CDC issued an Outbreak Report on Monkeypox in the US. To this point in time, there have been 17 cases in 9 states.
The virus belongs to the family Poxviridae which are generally enveloped (externally although the intracellular mature virion form of the virus, which contains different envelope, is also infectious.) " The virion is exceptionally large, its size is around 200 nm in diameter and 300 nm in length and carries its genome in a single, linear, double-stranded segment of DNA"
The virus belongs to the family Poxviridae which are generally enveloped (externally although the intracellular mature virion form of the virus, which contains different envelope, is also infectious.) " The virion is exceptionally large, its size is around 200 nm in diameter and 300 nm in length and carries its genome in a single, linear, double-stranded segment of DNA"
- In humans, the symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox. Monkeypox begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. The main difference between symptoms of smallpox and monkeypox is that monkeypox causes lymph nodes to swell (lymphadenopathy) while smallpox does not.
- The incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) for monkeypox is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
- Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash, often beginning on the face then spreading to other parts of the body.
- Lesions progress through the following stages before falling off:
- The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks
- Human-to-human transmission occurs by direct contact with infected body fluids or lesions, via infectious fomites, or through respiratory secretions, that typically require prolonged interaction
- A person is considered infectious from the onset of illness until all lesions have crusted over, those crusts have separated, and a fresh layer of healthy skin has formed under the crust
- Prevention - Avoid contact with animals or humans that could harbor the virus (including animals that are sick or that have been found dead in areas where monkeypox occurs).
- Avoid contact with any materials, such as bedding, that has been in contact with a sick animal.
- Isolate infected patients from others who could be at risk for infection.
- Practice good hand hygiene after contact with infected animals or humans. For example, washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients.
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Juice Processor for HACCP Related Items
FDA issued a Warning Letter to a juice processor for issues associated with their HACCP plan. One was the failure to take appropriate corrective action to a process deviation, and the other was inadequate validation of their process.
"Review of your (b)(4) recording charts that monitor the (b)(4) critical limit of your citrus fruit (b)(4) treatment that uses (b)(4) to achieve a minimum 5-log reduction in the pertinent microorganism, revealed deviations from the critical limits identified in your Juice HACCP plan for cold pressed citrus juice with no corrective actions on November 11, 12, 15, and 16, 2021."
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/russ-davis-wholesale-inc-628195-04282022
WARNING LETTER
Russ Davis Wholesale Inc
MARCS-CMS 628195 — APRIL 28, 2022
2) The firm did not validate that the HACCP plan is adequate to control food hazards when a change in the process occurred that could have affected the hazard analysis or altered the HACCP plan in any way, as required by 21 CFR 120.11(b).
"Specifically, you had an outside laboratory perform a process validation study, dated March 21, 2021, to determine whether the (b)(4) is an effective (b)(4) treatment critical control point (CCP) to achieve a minimum 5-log reduction for the control of (b)(4). The validation concluded that (b)(4) provides a minimum 5-log reduction in lemons, mandarins, limes, and oranges; a (b)(4) is required for grapefruit. The validation further stated that verification of the (b)(4) is an important part of this CCP. Your firm started producing (b)(4) treated citrus juice in April 2021 without adequate verification of the (b)(4) treatment as performed at your facility."
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/russ-davis-wholesale-inc-628195-04282022
WARNING LETTER
Russ Davis Wholesale Inc
MARCS-CMS 628195 — APRIL 28, 2022
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Foreign Seafood Processors
FDA issued Warning Letters to two seafood processors, both located in China.
One processor, Hainan Golden Spring Foods Co. Ltd., failed to do the appropriate level of drug testing on tilapia grown in aquaculture systems (I personally avoid eating tilapia because of these types of issues.)
The other firm, Zhoushan Haichang Co. Ltd, did not have a HACCP plan in place for swimming crab.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/hainan-golden-spring-foods-co-ltd-629972-05042022
WARNING LETTER
Hainan Golden Spring Foods Co. Ltd.
MARCS-CMS 629972 — MAY 04, 2022
The other firm, Zhoushan Haichang Co. Ltd, did not have a HACCP plan in place for swimming crab.
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/hainan-golden-spring-foods-co-ltd-629972-05042022
WARNING LETTER
Hainan Golden Spring Foods Co. Ltd.
MARCS-CMS 629972 — MAY 04, 2022
Additional Companies Issue Recalls After Using Recalled JIF Peanut Butter
These companies issued recalls for thier products where JIF peanut butter was used. These come more than two weeks after the JIF peanut butter was initially recalled.
F&S Produce Co of Vineland, NJ is recalling a limited quantity of Protein Power Snack, because it contains a cup of 0.75oz JIF peanut butter which has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.
Prairie City Bakery of Vernon Hills, IL is voluntarily recalling select lots of Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. The product contains Jif® peanut butter that was voluntarily recalled by the J.M. Smucker company on May 20, 2022, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Illinois Company Recalls Sprinkles Due to Undeclared Milk
Wilton Industries, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois is initiating a voluntary national recall of select lots of Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix due to undeclared milk. Although the product label does indicate that it may contain milk, this recall is being conducted because some samples of the product were found to contain milk.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wilton-brands-issues-allergy-alert-possible-presence-undeclared-milk-two-sprinkle-products
Wilton Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Possible Presence of Undeclared Milk in Two Sprinkle Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Wilton Industries, Inc.
Brand Name: Wilton
Product Description: Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles and Rainbow Sprinkles Mix
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wilton-brands-issues-allergy-alert-possible-presence-undeclared-milk-two-sprinkle-products
Wilton Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Possible Presence of Undeclared Milk in Two Sprinkle Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Wilton Industries, Inc.
Brand Name: Wilton
Product Description: Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles and Rainbow Sprinkles Mix
CA Company Recalls Strawberry Tea Products After Produced with Strawberries Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak
Urban Remedy, a California based producer of fresh organic, ready-to-eat meals, juices and snacks, is voluntarily recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose (LOT 1232 BEST BY 7/17/2022) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy contracts Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. to co-manufacture this product. The product may contain fresh organic strawberries linked to the FDA outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urban-remedy-recalls-urban-remedy-organic-revitalizing-tea-tonic-strawberry-hibiscus-rose-due
Urban Remedy Recalls Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic - Strawberry Hibiscus Rose Due to Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 05, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Company Name: Urban Remedy
Brand Name: Urban Remedy
Product Description: Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urban-remedy-recalls-urban-remedy-organic-revitalizing-tea-tonic-strawberry-hibiscus-rose-due
Urban Remedy Recalls Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic - Strawberry Hibiscus Rose Due to Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 05, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Company Name: Urban Remedy
Brand Name: Urban Remedy
Product Description: Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose
Alabama Seafood Processor Recalls Crabmeat After FDA Finds Listeria in Cooking Operations
Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, is recalling its 1 lb. packages of "Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/irvington-seafood-recalls-crabmeat-jumbo-lump-finger-and-claw-meat-because-possible-health-risk
Irvington Seafood Recalls “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw Meat” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Irvington Seafood Inc.
Brand Name: Irvington Seafood
Product Description: Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted on 05/27/22 after FDA tested on 05/09/22. FDA revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on cooking equipment and cooking room. No crabmeat has been tested but product may have potentially been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes due to cross contamination.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/irvington-seafood-recalls-crabmeat-jumbo-lump-finger-and-claw-meat-because-possible-health-risk
Irvington Seafood Recalls “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw Meat” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Irvington Seafood Inc.
Brand Name: Irvington Seafood
Product Description: Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat
NJ Bakery Recalls Carrot Cake Squares Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Leonard Novelty Bakery of Moonachie NJ announced today a recall involving Carrot Cake Squares sold in the store's Bakery departments due to undeclared walnuts
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/leonard-novelty-bakery-announced-recall-involving-carrot-cake-squares-due-undeclared-walnuts
Leonard Novelty Bakery Announced a Recall Involving Carrot Cake Squares Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 02, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared walnuts
Company Name: Leonard Novelty Bakery
Brand Name: Leonard Novelty Bakery
Product Description: Carrot cake squares
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/leonard-novelty-bakery-announced-recall-involving-carrot-cake-squares-due-undeclared-walnuts
Leonard Novelty Bakery Announced a Recall Involving Carrot Cake Squares Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: June 02, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared walnuts
Company Name: Leonard Novelty Bakery
Brand Name: Leonard Novelty Bakery
Product Description: Carrot cake squares
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