CT Firm Recalls Granola Product After Product Determined to Contain Undeclared Almonds

Garden of Light (dba Bakery On Main) of  East Hartford, Connecticut December is recalling one lot of Organic Oat and Honey Granola for possible Tree nut (Almond)contamination.  The company manufactured 14,304 pounds of product which was distributed by Total Granola in Topco and SEG retail stores throughout the United States. The product recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that product potentially containing Almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Almonds. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/garden-light-dba-bakery-main-voluntarily-recalls-oat-honey-organic-granola-due-potential-almond
Garden of Light (dba Bakery On Main) Voluntarily Recalls Oat & Honey Organic Granola Due to Potential Almond Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 30, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almonds
Company Name:  Garden of Light dba Bakery on Main
Brand Name:  Full Circle Market & Naturally Better
Product Description:  Oat & Honey Organic Granola

Imported Potato Ring Snack Recalled for Lack of Milk Allergen Labeling

Daiso California LLC of La Mirada, CA is recalling Tohato Nagewa Snack, an imported crisp potato ring product, because it contains an undeclared milk derivative ingredient. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not correctly warn for the presence of a milk allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daiso-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-tohato-nagewa-snack
Daiso Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Tohato Nagewa Snack
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 30, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 30, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item 
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Daiso California LLC
Brand Name:  Tohato
Product Description:  Nagewa Snack

NJ Firm Recalls Frozen NRTE Pasta After Listeria Positive Sample

Caesar's Pasta, LLC of Blackwood, NJ is recalling 5,610 lbs. of frozen manicotti, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling program, which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria. The FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what may have caused the problem.

The product is categorized as "Not-Ready-To-Eat" and cooking instructions on the product label clearly state that product must be cooked to 160 degrees, which would effectively kill the bacteria.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/caesars-pasta-llc-recalls-frozen-manicotti-because-possible-health-risk
Caesar's Pasta, LLC Recalls Frozen Manicotti Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 29, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 29, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Caesar’s Pasta, LLC
Brand Name:  Caesar’s Pasta & Orefresco
Product Description:  Frozen manicotti

Nebraska Firm Recalls Sprouts That May Be Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

SunSprout Enterprises of Fremont, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling four lots (#4211, 5211, 3212, and 4212) of raw alfalfa sprouts in 4-ounce clamshells and 2.5lb packages, with best by dates between 12/10/22 and 1/7/23, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.  The company directly distributed 1406 pounds of product to five foodservice and grocery customers in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa between late November and mid December 2022. 

To date, SunSprout has received no complaints or reports of illness due to this recalled product. This voluntary recall is a result of a preliminary investigation by the State of Nebraska in connection with CDC of an outbreak of illness likely associated with alfalfa sprouts.


https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-sprouts-december-2022

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Sprouts (December 2022)

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Sun Sprouts brand Alfalfa Sprouts. FDA's investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 15

Hospitalizations: 2

Deaths: 0

Last illness onset: 12/13/2022

States with Cases: NE, OK, SD

Oregon Establishment Recalls Frozen Diced Beef After E. coli Positive Test

Morasch Meats Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  The problem was discovered by FSIS during review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.  These items were shipped to distributor locations in Oregon for further distribution to restaurants and other institutional users.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/morasch-meats-inc--recalls-raw-frozen-diced-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli
Morasch Meats Inc. Recalls Raw Frozen Diced Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

MORASCH MEATS, INC

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2022 – Morasch Meats Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Imported Pasta Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

World Variety Produce, Inc. is recalling Melissa’s Pasta Para Duros due to undeclared wheat. The product was imported from Mexico.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-variety-produce-inc-voluntarily-recalls-melissas-pasta-para-duros-12oz-because-it-contains
World Variety Produce, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Melissa’s Pasta Para Duros 12oz Because it Contains Undeclared Wheat Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 23, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Wheat
Company Name:  World Variety Produce, Inc.
Brand Name:  Melissa’s
Product Description:  Pasta Para Duros

Oat-based Yogurt Alternative Recalled for Almond Allergen Due to Mislabeling Issue

Culture Fresh Foods is issuing a recall for True Goodness by Meijer Oat-Based Plain Yogurt Alternative 24 Oz due to an undeclared - almonds.  The recall was initiated after discovering that tubs labeled as Oat-Based, actually contain Almond-Based product, which is not listed on the product label.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/meijer-announces-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-true-goodness-oat-based-plain-yogurt-alternative
Meijer Announces Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in True Goodness Oat-Based Plain Yogurt Alternative
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 16, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 22, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Tree Nuts
Company Name:  Meijer
Brand Name:  True Goodness
Product Description:  Plain Yogurt Alternative

CA Company Recalls Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos for Undeclared Milk

Alpha Foods, Glendale, California (December 21, 2022) - Out of an abundance of caution, Miso Brothers, Inc. dba Alpha Foods, is voluntarily recalling its Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos due to traces of undeclared milk.  This recall was initiated after it was discovered, that the products containing traces of undeclared milk (Casein - a milk protein) were distributed in retail stores and delivered directly to consumers who purchased our products online. Subsequent investigation indicates that the contamination is likely to have occurred during the production of our products.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/alpha-foods-issues-product-recall-due-undeclared-milk-meatless-burritos-breakfast-sandwiches
Alpha Foods Issues a Product Recall Due to Undeclared Milk in Meatless Burritos & Breakfast Sandwiches
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 21, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  The Miso Brothers Inc
Brand Name:  Alpha
Product Description:  Frozen Burritos

Imported Baklava Recalled Due to Lack of Allergen Labeling

Falcon Import and Export LLC, of Ashburn, Virginia, is recalling Alsultan Sweets branded Baklava because it may contain undeclared milk and wheat, and Alsultan Sweets branded Betefour because it may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and almonds.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing the allergens were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergens. Distribution of the products has been suspended until the labeling is corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/falcon-import-and-export-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-wheat-mixed-alsultan-branded
Falcon Import and Export, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk & Wheat in Mixed Alsultan Branded Baklava, and Undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, & Almonds in Alsultan Branded Betefour
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 20, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  December 20, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk and Tree Nuts
Company Name:  Falcon Import and Export LLC
Brand Name:  Alsultan
Product Description:  Baklava and Betefour