Wednesday, September 14, 2022

GA Establishment Recalls Sausage Products After Receiving Complaint for Extraneous Material in the Form of Blue Plastic

Sunset Farm Foods Inc., a Valdosta, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,480 pounds of chicken and pork smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic.  The problem was discovered when the establishment reported to FSIS that it received consumer complaints reporting thin blue plastic embedded inside the pork and chicken sausage product.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/sunset-farm-foods-inc--recalls-sausage-products-due-possible-foreign-matter
Sunset Farm Foods Inc., Recalls Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
SUNSET FARM FOODS, INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 – Sunset Farm Foods Inc., a Valdosta, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,480 pounds of chicken and pork smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

TN Establishment Recalls Beef Jerky After 3rd Party Lab Detects Listeria

Magnolia Provision Company, Inc., a Knoxville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The problem was discovered when the establishment reported to FSIS that it received confirmation from their third-party lab that a product contact surface sample returned as positive for Listeria monocytogenes.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/magnolia-provision-company-inc--recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria
Magnolia Provision Company, Inc., Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
MAGNOLIA PROVISION COMPANY INC.

Monday, September 5, 2022

OR Grain Processor Recalls Amaranth Grain Due to Potential for Salmonella

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. of   Milwaukie, OR is recalling Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

FDA Enforcement Report
Enforcement Report (fda.gov)
Product Description:
Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Standup Pouch (24oz). Each case consists of 4/24 oz. pouches. RETAIL Pouch UPC 0 39978 02910 2. RETAIL Case UPC 10039978029109. Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain, packaged in Kraft paper bulk bags (25 lbs). BULK bag UPC 0 39978 10910 1. 

Italian Egg Products Recalled After USDA Finds Eggs Not Eligible for Import

Valrhona Inc., a Brooklyn, New York establishment, is recalling approximately 66 pounds of dried albumin egg products

The products were produced in Italy, a country ineligible to export egg products to the United States.  The problem was discovered when FSIS investigated and determined that the egg products were produced in Italy, a country ineligible to export egg products to the United States.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/valrhona-inc--recalls-ineligible-egg-products-produced-italy
Valrhona Inc. Recalls Ineligible Egg Products Produced In Italy

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 – Valrhona Inc., a Brooklyn, New York establishment, is recalling approximately 66 pounds of dried albumin egg products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were produced in Italy, a country ineligible to export egg products to the United States.

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