Canadian Firm Recalls Frozen RTE Chicken Entrée Products After Testing Finds Listeria

Connoisseur’s Kitchen, a Surrey, British Columbia establishment, is recalling approximately 880 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken entrée products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The problem was discovered when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified FSIS that the products are associated with a sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/connoisseurs-kitchen-recalls-imported-frozen-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria
Connoisseur’s Kitchen Recalls Imported Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2022 – Connoisseur’s Kitchen, a Surrey, British Columbia establishment, is recalling approximately 880 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken entree products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Smoked Salmon Recalled After WA State Lab Finds Listeria

St. James Smokehouse of Miami, Florida is voluntary recalling 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages (Product of Scotland) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria.  As of Friday, September 2, 2022 no illnesses have been reported.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/st-james-smokehouse-voluntary-recalls-scotch-reserve-scottish-smoked-salmon-4oz-lot-123172-because
St. James Smokehouse Voluntary Recalls Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon 4oz (Lot# 123172) Because Of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  September 02, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Fish
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  St. James Smokehouse
Brand Name:  St. James Smokehouse
Product Description:  Seafood/Fish

Florida Bakery Recalls Animal Crackers for Undeclared Coconut

Plant City, FL August 26, 2022 - Toufayan Bakery is voluntarily recalling Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers due to an undeclared tree nut allergen, specifically coconut  (which we know is not technically a true nut).  Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/food-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-product
Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 26, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  September 01, 2022
Product Type:   Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared coconut
Company Name:   Toufayan Bakeries
Brand Name:   GreenWise
Product Description:   GreenWise Animal Crackers

Retail Chain Recalls Retail Seafood Meals for Undeclared Allergens

Albertsons Companies today announced it is expanding its July 19, 2022, voluntary recall of ReadyMeals seafood items due to allergens not listed on the ingredient labels. The recall, which is being conducted in continued collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, was initiated after an internal technical review identified missing ingredients containing allergens.

Another print-and-apply label issue.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-expands-voluntary-recall-select-readymeals-seafood-products-due-undeclared

Albertsons Companies Expands Voluntary Recall of Select ReadyMeals Seafood Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 31, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  August 31, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared fish allergen
Company Name:  Albertsons Companies
Brand Name:  ReadyMeals
Product Description:  Cooked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi

Imported Dried Mushrooms Recalled After State Lab Testing Finds Salmonella

Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC of Capitol Heights, MD is recalling 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.  The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by Maryland Department of Health of items bought at a retail store which revealed the presence of Salmonella in some packages of "Three Coins Dried Mushrooms".

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tai-phat-wholesalers-llc-recalls-three-coins-dried-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC Recalls “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 29, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  August 30, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC
Brand Name:  Three Golden Coins
Product Description:  Dried whole or sliced mushrooms

PA Dairy Recalls Cheeses After FDA Finds Listeria in Samples

Keswick Creamery of Newburg, Pa is recalling Calverley Cheese, Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese, Vermeer Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Wallaby Cheese, Cider Washed Tomme Cheese, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk Ricotta, Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de provence, cranberry and honey) and Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Product was distributed to regional farmers' markets and farm store retail sites..

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program conducted by the FDA which revealed some finished products contained the bacteria. Keswick Creamery has ceased the production and distribution of all products as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/keswick-creamery-carrock-farm-llc-recalls-cheese-because-possible-health-risk
Keswick Creamery at Carrock Farm, LLC Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 29, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  August 29, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Keswick Creamery
Brand Name:  Keswick Creamery
Product Description:  Various cheeses

Salad Dressing Recalled for Allergens After Wrong Back Label Used

Van Law Food Products Inc. is recalling Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it contains undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soy and Wheat allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused when the back label from another product was mistakenly put on the product being recalled.

We have seen a good number of this type of labeling issue resulting in a recall.  While the front label has the product name in large letters, the back label with the nutritional and allergen informaiton has the name in smaller type, thus making it easy to mess up.  This labeling activity (matching the front and back label against product in the bottle) needs to be an Allergen Preventive Control.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/van-law-food-products-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-product
Van Law Food Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 26, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  August 26, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Soy and Wheat
Company Name:  Van Law Food Products Inc.
Brand Name:  Whole Foods Market 365
Product Description:  Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing

MD Company Recalls Lots of Pepperoni Pizza For Not Having USDA Inspection

Pizza John’s, an Essex, Md. firm, is recalling approximately 156,498 pounds of pepperoni pizza products that were produced without the benefit of federal (USDA) inspection.  While Pizza John's is a retail facility, they were distributing packaged product for sale.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pizza-johns-recalls-pepperoni-pizza-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection
Pizza John’s Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2022 – Pizza John’s, an Essex, Md. firm, is recalling approximately 156,498 pounds of pepperoni pizza 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.

Cookies in a Bear Shaped Container Recalled After Metal Wire Found in Cookie

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 44 oz Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies because they may contain metal. The product comes in a clear plastic jug formed to a bear shape.  The recall was initiated when metal (wire) was found inside a portion of the cookies. Foodborne foreign objects that are hard, sharp, and large are more likely to cause serious injury or dental injury. Foodborne foreign objects that are flexible, not sharp, and smaller in length are more likely to cause minor injuries such as transient choking or small lacerations in the gastrointestinal system.




https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/df-stauffer-biscuit-co-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-market-pantry-white-fudge-animal-cookies-best
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall on Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies with a Best By Date of 21FEB2023 Due to Possible Foreign Object Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 24, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  August 25, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Foodborne Foreign Object
Company Name:  D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co.
Brand Name:  Market Pantry
Product Description:  White Fudge Animal Cookies