Recall of Maple Pecan Oat Bars for Undeclared Peanuts

Bobo’s of Boulder, Colorado is issuing a voluntary recall of Bobo’s Maple Pecan Oat Bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts on the ingredient deck.

While not specifically stated in the notice, one could guess that this was a product mix-up where peanut based product was packed into Maple Pecan bar packaging.  [I guess Bobo's made a booboo.]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bobos-issues-voluntarily-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-product?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Bobo’s Issues a Voluntarily Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 22, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  March 23, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Peanuts
Company Name:  Bobo’s
Brand Name:  Bobo’s
Product Description:  Maple Pecan Oat Bar

FDA Issues Warning Letter to IL Importer for No FSVP

Food and Drug Administration conducted a remote Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for Aman Kapoor, Inc, of Elk Grove Village, IL   During this inspection, the firm did not have FSVP records for imported Cornflakes Mixture, Cashew Mixture and Dried Soup Mix.  The FSVP, or Foreign Supplier Verification Program is required to ensure that imported product meets US food safety standards.  This requires firms conduct a hazard analysis and ensure that controls are in place to control significant hazards.

FDA Warning Letter
Aman Kapoor In - 612711 - 03/10/2021 | FDA
Aman Kapoor In
MARCS-CMS 612711 — MARCH 10, 2021
Product: Food & Beverages

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Michigan Juice Operation for Juice HACCP Violations

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a Michigan juice processor who did not have a HACCP plan in place.  It seems the operation was trying to skate between the Juice HACCP regulation and the Preventive Controls regulation.  The issue was that the company used a central kitchen to produce juice for sale at that central operation but also sell it form smaller juice operations under the control of the company.

"A “retail establishment” is defined by the juice HACCP regulation as “an operation that provides juice directly to the consumers and does not include an establishment that sells or distributes juice to other business entities as well as directly to consumers” (21 CFR 120.3(l)). In short, a retail establishment (1) provides juice directly to consumers and (2) does not sell juice to other business entities. Your Berkley facility sells juice to other business entities. Therefore, it is not considered a retail establishment, and the juice HACCP regulation applies to all of the juice produced at that location. Also, note that as reflected in the guidance you reference in your May 19, 2020 response (i.e., Answer 19 of Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers on juice HACCP Regulation), juice is only considered to be provided directly to consumers if it is provided to consumers at the same location where it is produced. Accordingly, if you no longer provide juice to consumers at your Berkley facility, then it is not considered a retail establishment for this additional reason."


FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/panther-james-llc-610082-03052021
Panther James LLC
MARCS-CMS 610082 — MARCH 05, 2021
Product:  Food & Beverages

Proposed FASTER Legislation Looks to Add Sesame, and Potentially Other Allergens, to Allergen Labeling Requirements

The proposed FASTER legislation is an item focused on food allergens.  It had made progress towards getting passed in 2020, but ran out of time and has to be reintroduced.

This legislation would add sesame to the list of allergens requiring labeling, but also opens the door for other allergens to be added at the decision of the Secretary.  From the proposed legislation (below) "Any other food ingredient that the Secretary determines by regulation to be a major food allergen, based on the scientific criteria determined by the Secretary (including the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to the food ingredient) that establish that such food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern.”.

Food Business News

https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18218-allergens-in-the-crosshairs

Allergens in the crosshairs

03.23.2021By Jay Sjerven

WASHINGTON — Both Congress and federal regulators have accelerated efforts to defend populations whose sensitivity to major food allergens puts them at risk for illness or even death. In Congress, legislation requiring sesame be added to the existing list of eight major allergens subject to labeling requirements advanced with the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Food Allergy, Safety, Treatment, Education (FASTER) Act on March 3.

Pasta Company Must Recall Non-USDA FSIS Inspected Meat-containing Pasta Product

An Illinois pasta company must recall all of their meat-containing pasta product because they produced it without being a USDA inspected facility.   Oooops.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/avanza-pasta-llc-recalls-beef-and-poultry-products-produced-without-benefit
Avanza Pasta, LLC Recalls Beef and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2021 – Avanza Pasta, LLC., an Evanston, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,237 pounds of meat and poultry pasta products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Company Expands Recall of Vending Machine Sandwiches....Missed Three Items In Initial Recall

MG Foods of Charlotte, NC is expanding its recall issued March 10, 2021 to include three Turkey Wraps due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.  These products have already expired, and hopefully no one is storing these vending machine sandwiches this long.  [Okay, perhaps someone froze their vending machine sandwich and it is still in their freezer.....I hope not, but you never know.]

Three Turkey Wrap Sandwiches Added to Mg Foods’ Previous Recall List Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination | FDA
Three Turkey Wrap Sandwiches Added to Mg Foods’ Previous Recall List Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 19, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  March 19, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  MG Foods dba Canteen Inc.
Brand Name:  Fresh to You  MG Foods
Product Description:  Turkey wrap sandwich wraps

Yogurt Raisins Recalled After Packages Found to Contain Peanuts

Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company of Los Angeles, California is recalling the following item:

Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins, 14 oz. because it may contain undeclared Peanuts. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Looks like someone need to implement a Allergen Preventive Control.  This is a huge error either where either the wrong product was packed, the wrong packaging was used, or the clean-out was not executed.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/western-mixers-produce-nuts-inc-recalls-gelsons-yogurt-raisins-because-possible-allergen-heath-risk
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. Recalls Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins Because of Possible Allergen Heath Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 18, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  March 18, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared Peanuts
Company Name:  Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company
Brand Name:  Gelson’s
Product Description:  Yogurt Raisins
Company Announcement
Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company of Los Angeles, California is recalling the following item:
Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins, 14 oz. because it may contain undeclared Peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins were distributed in: California; through Retail Stores, during the dates of: February 4, 2021 – March 11, 2021.

Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bar Misses Milk Allergen on Label

MINDO CHOCOLATE MAKERS OF Dexter, Michigan, is recalling its Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bar (75 grams/2.65oz) because of the undeclared presence of milk, a major allergen, in the butter used to make the toffee in the bar.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the mislabeled product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

[The label states butter, but it must state milk for the allergen declaration].






https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mindo-chocolate-makers-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-coffee-toffee-chocolate-bar
Mindo Chocolate Makers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bar"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 18, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  March 18, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to undeclared milk
Company Name:  Mindo Chocolate Makers
Brand Name:  Mindo Chocolate Makers
Product Description:  Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bar
Company Announcement

Raw Pet Food Company Expands Recall After FDA Sampling Reveals Potential for Cross-Contamination

Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is expanding the previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a recall due to the potential health risks to humans and pets. Bravo Packing, Inc. is expanding the recall due to potential cross contamination.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bravo-packing-inc-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-pet-food-products-due-potential
Bravo Packing, Inc. Expands Previously Announced Voluntary Recall of Pet Food Products Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Health Risks to Humans and Animals
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 16, 2021
FDA Publish Date: March 16, 2021
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Pet Food
Reason for Announcement: Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Bravo Packing, Inc.
Brand Name: Bravo Packing, Inc.
Product Description: Pet food: Performance Dog, beef, green tripe, and bone