Taco Cheese Curds Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Picket Fence Creamery, LLC, is recalling its 12 oz. boxes of taco cheese curds as they may contain undeclared wheat, and its key lime pie ice cream, as it may contain undeclared wheat.  This recall was initiated after it was discovered that a wheat containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the taco cheese curds, or key lime pie ice cream.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-cheese-curds-and-ice-cream
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Cheese Curds and Ice Cream
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 27, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  September 27, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat
Company Name:  Picket Fence Creamery, LLC
Brand Name:  Picket Fence Creamery, LLC
Product Description:  taco white cheddar cheese curds and key lime pie ice cream

Fruit Pies Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens on Print-and-Apply Label

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling select whole and sliced Apple and Cherry Pies from five stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region because they contain undeclared milk and egg.  All affected product has been removed from store shelves and no allergic reactions have been reported to date. The mislabeling issue was discovered by a Whole Foods Market team member after inspecting the ingredients on the scale label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-undeclared-milk-and-egg-apple-and-cherry-pies-sold-five-whole-foods-market
Allergy Alert Issued for Undeclared Milk and Egg in Apple and Cherry Pies Sold at Five Whole Foods Market Stores in Mid-Atlantic Region
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 24, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  September 24, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and eggs

Company Name: Whole Foods Market
Brand Name:  Whole Foods Market
Product Description:  Apple Pie and Cherry Pie

Nut Mix Product Recalled for Glass, Believed to be Supplier Related

SunTree Snack Foods LLC, of Phoenix, AZ, is recalling specific items of Happy Belly, Prince & Spring, Harris Teeter, and HEB brand names that contain specific lots of cashews due to the potential presence of glass pieces. No injuries have been reported to date. Although our investigation is ongoing, we believe the source of the glass is cashews that were an ingredient common to the products subject to this recall. SunTree Snack Foods, LLC is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.  The recall was initiated after a customer notified the firm that the product contained glass pieces.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/suntree-snack-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-roasted-salted-cashew-halves-pieces-and-trail-mix
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of Roasted Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces and Trail Mix Containing Roasted Salted Cashews Due to Potential Presence of Glass Pieces

Pizza Packed in Wrong Box Results in Allergen Recall

Nestle USA Inc., a firm in Schaumburg, Ill., is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the product contains textured soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The frozen pepperoni pizza product carton may actually contain frozen three meat pizza, which contains textured soy protein. The pizza products were produced on June 30, 2021. 

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nestle-usa-inc.-recalls-frozen-digiorno-crispy-pan-crust-pepperoni-pizza-due
Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2021 – Nestle USA Inc., a firm in Schaumburg, Ill., is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains textured soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

CA Establishment Recalls Frozen Potstickers After Consumer Complaints Reported For Clear Flexible and Hard Plastic

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a Hayward, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 33,567 pounds of raw, frozen chicken and vegetable potsticker products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear flexible and hard plastic.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ajinomoto-foods-north-america-inc-recalls-raw-frozen-chicken-and-vegetable
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc Recalls Raw, Frozen Chicken and Vegetable Potsticker Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2021 – Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a Hayward, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 33,567 pounds of raw, frozen chicken and vegetable potsticker products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear flexible and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

CDC Investigation - Source Still Unknown for Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak

CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

• On September 2, 2021, CDC identified an outbreak of 20 Salmonella Oranienburg infections. Since then, the outbreak has grown rapidly.
• As of September 21, 2021, 279 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 29 states (see map). Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 3, 2021 to September 13, 2021 (see timeline).
• Sick people range in age from less than 1 year to 89 years, with a median age of 35, and 59% are female. Of 86 people with information available, 26 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/index.html

Salmonella Outbreak with Unknown Food Source
Posted September 23, 2021

Fast Facts
Illnesses: 279 (152 new)
Hospitalizations: 26 (8 new)
Deaths: 0
States: 29 (4 new)
Recall: No
Investigation status: Active

Investigation Details
Posted September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021

Shipping Salad with Caesar Dressing Instead of Ranch Dressing Results in Allergen-related Recall Due to Undeclared Anchovies

Ready Pac Foods, Inc.’s establishments in Swedesboro, NJ and Jackson, GA, are recalling approximately 222,915 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products with meat and poultry because the products contain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer, Litehouse Inc., due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the salad dressing component contains anchovies, which is not declared on the salad product label. The problem was discovered when the firm was notified by their salad dressing supplier that a shipment of ranch salad dressing was inadvertently misbranded and may contain Caesar dressing with anchovies.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ready-pac-foods-inc.-recalls-ready-eat-salad-products-containing-meat-and-poultry
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready to Eat Salad Products Containing Meat and Poultry Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

OH Dairy Recalls Chocolate Milk That Was Improperly Pasteurized

Green Field Farms Dairy of Fredericksburg, Ohio announces a voluntary recall of its Whole Chocolate Milk product, with a code date of 9/29/21, due to a laboratory analysis that indicated this product was not effectively pasteurized.  The issue was discovered during routine product testing conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illness involving products addressed in this recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/green-field-farms-dairy-issues-voluntary-recall-whole-chocolate-milk
Green Field Farms Dairy Issues Voluntary Recall of Whole Chocolate Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 17, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  September 20, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product was not effectively pasteurized.
Company Name:  Green Field Farms Dairy
Brand Name:  Green Field Farms
Product Description:  Whole chocolate milk

NY Firm Recalls Coriander Chutney After FDA Inspection Finds Undeclared Sulfites, Coconut, and Yellow #5

Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its Joy Brand.  Coriander chutney because it contains undeclared sulfites. coconut. FD&C YELLOW#5 .  The recall was initiated after a routine inspection by a United States of America Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Inspector, which revealed that the product contained sulfites, coconut, and FD&C yellow#5 and were distributed in packages that did not declare their presence.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/joy-gourmet-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-coconut-and-fdc-yellow5
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites, Coconut and FD&C Yellow#5
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 18, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  September 18, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sulfites, Coconut, FD&C Yellow #5
Company Name:  Joy Gourmet Foods Inc.
 Brand Name:  Joy
Product Description:  Coriander Chutney