A listing of this week's mislabeled product with food allergen implications.
An IN firm is voluntarily recalling certain baked cookies sold between January 1, 2017 and September 28, 2017 because they may contain traces of undeclared peanut or tree-nut allergens. recall was initiated when it was discovered that cookies that may have been in contact with peanuts and/or tree nuts in the baking process were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or tree nuts.
A Jamaica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of chicken and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain
coconut milk and coconut cream, known tree nut allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered on October 17, 2017, by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) while conducting label verification activities. The problem occurred when the company began using coconut milk and coconut cream and did not include these allergens on the products labels.
Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. today announced the recall of 60 packages of American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese with a best by date of JUN 8 2018 because of
undeclared milk allergens on its label. Great Lakes Cheese initiated the recall after company Quality Assurance personnel discovered that product containing the allergens whey and casein were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. The ingredient statement on the affected product is correct and declares that whey and casein are ingredients of the product affected by the recall. - So the common name 'milk' was not listed.
A GA firm is voluntarily recalling its 22 ounce packages of "Kenny’s Buckeye Pie" because they may contain undeclared wheat. The recall was initiated after it was discovered by an employee of a retailer that the wheat containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Kenny’s Great Pies subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a labeling production error.
A Pennsylvania retailer issued a recall for its store made bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT) sandwiches since the product’s ingredient label does not list an
egg allergen contained in the sandwich’s mayonnaise. O
ne customer reported an egg allergy reaction after eating the recalled BLT sandwich. The customer received an EpiPen injection. No hospitalization was required. The error was caused by a change in labeling. The new labels did not list the undeclared egg allergen (mayonnaise).
Organic yogurt maker, Stonyfield, is voluntarily recalling a specific code date of its O’Soy Strawberry soy yogurt because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. The recall is due to the possibility that some product shipped from its Londonderry plant may contain dairy yogurt instead of soy yogurt as labeled. The issue was identified after receiving two consumer complaints.
A N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,225 pounds of bacon-wrapped scallops due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the product contains milk, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered by an FSIS Enforcement, Investigations and Analysis Officer (EIAO) while conducting a Food Safety Assessment (FSA).
A Minnesota wholesaler is recalling all packages of Thanlwin brand Fried Bean Snack, because it may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated after the State of New York, Department of Agriculture collected a retail sample of Thanlwin Fried Bean Snack, and found it to contain undeclared whole peanuts. The packaging does not reveal the presence of peanuts.
A NY firm is NY, is voluntarily recalling Honey Roast Nut Crunch because it contains undeclared almond. The recall was initiated after [the company] discovered that almonds were mistakenly added to the mix in place of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by an error during the mixing of the product and a temporary breakdown in [the company's] allergen control process.
