FDA Issues Warning Letters to Eight Different Food Importers for FSVP Noncompliance

Over the past 2 weeks, FDA has issued 8 Warning Letters to food importer for non-compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).  In all cases, programs were just not in place for food items that were being imported.  Some of these companies had received prior inspection where they were informed that they needed to have a FSVP in place.

Global Imports Inc. of Kingwood, TX did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP as required by section 805 of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR 1.502(a). Specifically, you did not develop an FSVP for any of the food products you import, including:
• Chopped Spinach imported from foreign supplier (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
• Cut Cauliflower imported from foreign suppliers (b)(4), and (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
• Cut Corn imported from foreign supplier (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
• Diced Yellow Peaches imported from foreign supplier (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/global-imports-inc-626682-04072022

Wayne Farms Expands Recall of Chicken Due to the Potential Issue with Product Being Undercooked

Wayne Farms, LLC., a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is expanding their April 29th recall to now include approximately 585,030 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast fillet product that may be undercooked, The company initially recalled 30,285 lbs. There are five new production codes (23618, 24357, 24512, 24583, and 24957) and 66 different “use by” dates (ranging from 5-10-22 through 4-29-23). This release has been updated to include the new product, the expanded weight, additional labels, and additional distribution information.

Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Fillet Products That May Be Undercooked | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Fillet Products That May Be Undercooked

WAYNE FARMS LLC

Alabama Food Truck Company Recalls Stew Product After Distributing Without Getting USDA Inspection

Pop’s Que and Stew, an Opelika, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,472 pounds of frozen stew products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.  The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Pop’s Que and Stew is not a federally inspected establishment. These items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the Brunswick stew products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA.

Pop’s Que and Stew is a caterer / food truck based upon their Facebook page.  In their July 13, 2021 posting, it is clear that the company ventured into distribution and thus falling under USDA oversight.

-EXCITING NEWS AND FOOD TRUCK UPDATE-

Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Homemade Brunswick Stew, we must ramp up production at Pop's headquarters.

Pop’s will be venturing into stocking warehouses with our product, which is super exciting for us, and

We will need all hands on deck to make this possible!

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pops-que-and-stew-recalls-frozen-stew-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection
Pop’s Que and Stew Recalls Frozen Stew Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 – Pop’s Que and Stew, an Opelika, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,472 pounds of frozen stew 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.

OR Establishment Recalls Mortadella Deli Meat For Not Declaring Pistachio, a Tree Nut

 Olympia Meats, a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 862 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork deli meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains pistachios (tree nuts), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The RTE pork deli meat products are labeled as Mortadella Classica products but contain Mortadella product with pistachios.  The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS of a retail consumer complaint that the product contained pistachios.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/olympia-meats-recalls-ready-eat-pork-deli-meat-products-due-misbranding-and
Olympia Meats Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Deli Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
OLYMPIA MEATS

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 – Olympia Meats, a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 862 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork deli meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains pistachios (tree nuts), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

PA Company Recalls Cheese Pierogies for Not Stating the Allergen Milk When Cheese is Present

Dymski Pierogies dba Grandma’s Cuisine of East Stroudsburg, PA is recalling multiple varieties of frozen cheese-filled pierogis because it may contain undeclared milk allergen. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of it.  The packages list cheese in the ingredient statement, but do not state 'milk'.  By regulation, the allergens be identified.  

Dymski Pierogies DBA Grandma’s Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frozen Cheese Filled Pierogis
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  May 06, 2022
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Dymski Pierogies dba Grandma’s Cuisine
Brand Name:  Grandma’s Cuisine  Bernat’s  Golden Eagle
Product Description:  Cheese-filled Pierogis

Northwest Grocery Chain Recalls Fried Almonds After Complaint for Containing Peanuts

New Seasons Market LLC, a small grocery chain in the NW US,  is recalling Matiz Valencia Almonds because they may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered peanuts were found in packages of almonds and product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.  [This may be a case of mislabeling, although not explicitly stated.]

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-seasons-market-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-matiz-valencia-almonds
New Seasons Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Matiz Valencia Almonds
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 05, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  May 05, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May Contain Undeclared Peanuts
Company Name:  New Seasons Market LLC
Brand Name:  Maitz
Product Description:  Valencia Almonds

Salad Items Recalled After Incorrect Bottom Label Applied Resulting in Undeclared Allergen Listing

Safeway Fresh Food, LLC, a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 717 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) Chicken Caesar Salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens -  the product contains anchovies, egg and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that it received a customer complaint that the product exhibited the incorrect ingredient statement label on the bottom of the bowl.

This appears to be another case where the wrong bottom label was applied to the product.  The bottom label in this case was where the ingredient listing was located.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/safeway-fresh-food-llc-recalls-ready-eat-salad-containing-chicken-due-misbranding
Safeway Fresh Food, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Containing Chicken Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
SAFEWAY FRESH FOOD, LLC

Alabama Establishment Recalls 30, 285 Pounds of RTE Chicken Breast Fillet After Complaint that the Product May be Undercooked

Wayne Farms, LLC., a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 30,285 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast fillet product that may be undercooked.  The RTE chicken breast fillet products were produced on March 1 and 21, 2022.  The problem was discovered when the firm received a customer complaint that the RTE chicken product appeared to be undercooked.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/wayne-farms-llc-recalls-ready-eat-chicken-breast-fillet-products-may-be-undercooked
Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Fillet Products that may be Undercooked
WAYNE FARMS LLC

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 – Wayne Farms, LLC., a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 30,285 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast fillet product that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Candy Products REcalled Due to Undeclared Milk and Tree Nut Allergens

Queen Bee LLC (Lovell, WY) issued a voluntary recall of candy products purchased within the last year. The voluntary recall impacts a variety of honey caramel candy products and chocolates that may contain undeclared allergens including tree nuts and dairy (milk).  The undeclared tree nut allergen issue was identified as part of a result of a routine food safety inspection and the incorrectly labeled milk and tree nut allergen was the result of a label review.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/queen-bee-llc-voluntary-recall
Queen Bee LLC Voluntary Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 28, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  May 03, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Chocolate/Cocoa Product
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Tree Nuts
Company Name:  Queen Bee Gardens
Brand Name:  Bee
Product Description:  Chocolate Candy Products