Non-Federally-Inspected CA Establishment Recalls Beef Dumplings

Menu19 LLC, a Modesto, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,001 pounds of frozen beef dumpling products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The product subject to recall does not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Menu19 LLC is not a federally inspected establishment. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in California. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities in retail stores when it was determined that the Mantu beef dumpling products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/menu19-llc-recalls-frozen-beef-dumpling-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection
Menu19 LLC Recalls Frozen Beef Dumpling Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 - Menu19 LLC, a Modesto, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,001 pounds of frozen beef dumpling 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.

IA Company Recalls Granola Product Due to Undeclared Milk

Big Sky Bread Company of Urbandale, IA is recalling their Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Granola and Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola because it may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that a product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/big-sky-bread-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-chocolate-chunk-granola-and-chocolate
Big Sky Bread Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolate Chunk Granola and Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola
Summary 
Company Announcement Date:  November 09, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 14, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Big Sky Bread Company
Brand Name:  Big Sky Bread Company
Product Description:  Chocolate Chunk Granola and Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola

Whole Food Supplier Recalls Crumb Cakes Due to Undeclared Pecans

BOSTON BAKING, Inc. of Boston, MA, is recalling its 3-ounce, individually wrapped packages "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" food snacks sold exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores because they may contain undeclared pecans.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by Whole Foods Market team member that the pecan-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not include pecans in the ingredient list. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an isolated error in the company's production and packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/boston-baking-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecans-boston-baking-mini-cinnamon-crumb-cakes
Boston Baking Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 14, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 14, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans
Company Name:  Boston Baking, Inc.
Brand Name:  Boston Baking
Product Description:  Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cake

RTE Smoked Salmon Recalled After Sample Tests Positive for Listeria

Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The product was distributed by Giant Food in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware.  The issue was discovered through routine regulatory testing conducted by the Maryland Department of Health.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/seven-seas-international-usa-llc-voluntarily-recalls-giant-food-private-label-wild-caught-alaskan
Seven Seas International USA, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Giant Food Private Label Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 08, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 08, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Seven Seas International USA, LLC
Brand Name:  Giant
Product Description:  Smoked Salmon

Marshmallow Cookies Recalled After Routine Sampling Finds Salmonella Positive Sample

Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. today issued a voluntary recall for 15.5 oz, 6 count box of Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies due to the potential presence of Salmonella.  The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed the finished product may contain Salmonella.  The company initiated the voluntary recall on the product below out of a commitment to and concern for consumers. The product covered by this recall was distributed to warehouses in California and Texas and may have reached consumers through select retail stores.  No illnesses related to Salmonella have been confirmed to date.

Recalls like this are the reason why you need to make sure your laboratory is doing a good job by having controls in place to ensure accuracy of testing.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/comercializadora-pepsico-s-de-rl-de-cv-issues-voluntary-recall-gamesar-arcoiris-marshmallow-cookies
Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. Issues Voluntary Recall of Gamesa® Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 07, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 07, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of Salmonella
Company Name:  Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V.
Brand Name:  Gamesa
Product Description:  Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies

Interagency Report for 2020 on Foodborne Illness Attributed to Salmonella, E. coli O157, and Listeria monocytogenes

An interagency collaboration of FDA, CDC, and USDA, identified as IFSAC, released their yearly report on foodborne illness source attribution estimates based upon outbreak surveillance data.  The goal of this is to "provide a harmonized analytic approach for estimating foodborne illness source attribution  from outbreak data can provide consistency in the use and interpretation of estimates across public health and  regulatory agencies."

The information provides information on outbreaks caused by Salmonella, E.coli O157 and Listeria monocytogenes.

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ifsac/pdf/P19-2020-report-TriAgency-508.pdf
Foodborne illness source attribution estimates for 2020 for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, and Listeria monocytogenes using multi-year outbreak surveillance data, United States
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC)
November 2022

IFSAC derived the estimates for 2020 using the same method used for the previous estimates, with some modifications. The data came from 1,287 foodborne disease outbreaks that occurred from 1998 through 2020 and for which each confirmed or suspected implicated food was assigned to a single food category. The method relies most heavily on the most recent five years of outbreak data (2016 – 2020). Foods are categorized using a scheme IFSAC created to classify foods into 17 categories that closely align with the U.S. food regulatory agencies’ classification needs.

Salmonella illnesses came from a wide variety of foods.
More than 75% of Salmonella illnesses were attributed to seven food categories: Chicken, Fruits, Pork, Seeded Vegetables (such as tomatoes), Other Produce (such as fungi, herbs, nuts, and root vegetables), Beef, and Turkey.
E. coli O157 illnesses were most often linked to Vegetable Row Crops (such as leafy greens) and Beef.
More than 80% of illnesses were linked to these two categories.
Listeria monocytogenes illnesses were most often linked to Dairy products, Fruits, and Vegetable Row Crops.
More than 75% of illnesses were attributed to these three categories, but the rarity of Listeria monocytogenes
outbreaks makes these estimates less reliable than those for other pathogens

Overall Key Results

FL Company Recalls Lettuce After Testing Lab Finds Potential for Salmonella

Kalera Public Limited Company (“Kalera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KAL), is voluntarily recalling 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce with lot codes 001293 and 001294 on the label and sold under the Kalera brand because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Kalera’s food safety testing procedures indicated the potential presence of Salmonella in some of its whole head lettuce SKUs. The Company promptly reported this issue to the FDA, and, to the Company’s knowledge, no illnesses have occurred or been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kalera-voluntarily-recalls-fresh-lettuce-products-because-possible-health-risk
Kalera Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Lettuce Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 03, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  Kalera Public Limited Company
Brand Name:  Kalera
Product Description:  Fresh Lettuce Products

Edible Cookie Dough Recalled for Foreign Material - Soft Plastic Film

Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® due to the potential presence of soft plastic film.  This voluntary recall is isolated to three batches of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® that were produced August 1-3, 2022. These products were distributed to retailers nationwide.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-usa-announces-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-edible-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-tubs
Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Summary

Company Announcement Date: November 03, 2022
FDA Publish Date: November 03, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential for Soft Plastic Film
Company Name: Nestle USA
Brand Name: NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Product Description: Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Popcorn Recalled After Packaging Design Issue Has Gluten Free Statement on Product with Gluten

Cedar Creek Popcorn of Sac City, Iowa is recalling its 18 oz. Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn Box because the side of the box features a Gluten Free claim when there are elements with gluten contained in the product.  The recall was initiated because the Gluten Free claim on the side of the packaging did not match with the product’s ingredient label and allergen information. Procedures are being put in place to assure that food safety issues are taken into consideration for the design and approval of all future packaging.

This appears to be a packaging design issue where someone did not catch the Gluten Free statement on the side of product, although it is clearly stated in the ingredient statement.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/issue-gluten-free-labeling-cedar-creek-popcorn-box-containing-gluten
Issue With “Gluten Free” Labeling on Cedar Creek Popcorn Box Containing Gluten
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 28, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 01, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item 
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Wheat
Company Name:  Cedar Creek Popcorn
Brand Name:   Cedar Creek Popcorn
Product Description:   Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn Box