FDA Issues Warning Letter to Cruise Line for Not Maintaining Safe Water Supply

FDA inspected American Cruise Line's American Star and American Heritage vessels from in April 2022, through June 2022, and from June 2022, through August 2022. The investigation and inspections were initiated by FDA after three passengers who traveled in April 2021, September 2021, and September-October 2021 aboard these vessels were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. FDA investigators collected biofilm swabs and potable water samples from these vessels and identified Legionella pneumophilia serogroup 1 and Legionella spp. in the potable water system of the vessels thus determine that the water is adulterated as defined by regulation..

FDA had issues with the response by the company in terms of response to the issue. There were issues with the test methodology the company was using..The company did "not monitor potable water parameters, such as free or total chlorine residual, temperature, and pH on the vessel when docked and not in operation or while in operation."

ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula Due to Possibility of Cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii

Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria.
 

According to the report, "The batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria and this is an isolated situation. After a thorough investigation, we have identified the root cause, which was linked to a material from a third party. We have taken all appropriate corrective actions, including no longer sourcing this material from the supplier."


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/reckitt-recalls-two-batches-prosobee-129-oz-simply-plant-based-infant-formula-because-possible
Reckitt Recalls Two Batches of Prosobee 12.9 oz Simply Plant Based Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 20, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 20, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Infant Formula & Foods
Reason for Announcement:   Potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination
Company Name:  Reckitt
Brand Name:  Enfamil ProSobee
Product Description:  Enfamil Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers

More Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria After MD State Lab Finds Positive Sample

Xin Ao International Group Corp of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200 grams packages of “Sss Enoki Mushroom” and “K-Fresh Mushroom”, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by Maryland Department of Health which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/xin-ao-international-group-corp-recalls-sss-enoki-mushroom-k-fresh-mushroom-because-potential-health
Xin Ao International Group Corp. Recalls "Sss Enoki Mushroom" & “K-Fresh Mushroom” Because of Potential Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 17, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 17, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Xin Ao International Group Corp.
Brand Name:  Xin Ao International Group Corp.
Product Description:  Enoki Mushrooms

Valentine Candy Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce bags of Favorite Day branded Valentine’s Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils because they may contain an undeclared tree nut.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that possible tree nut inclusions were distributed in packaging and/or product that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem may have been caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-milk-chocolate-caramels
Silvestri Sweets Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan in Milk Chocolate Caramels
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 14, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 16, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecan allergen
Company Name:  Silvestri Sweets Inc.
Brand Name:  Favorite Day
Product Description:  Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils

Asian Spice Mix Recalled for Undeclared Sesame After Mislabeling Incident

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is recalling 10.58 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Spice Seasoning products (Spice Ichimi Togarashi 300g and Spice Shichimi Togarashi 300g). The product package of Ichimi spice seasoning contains Shichimi spice seasoning contents (incorrect package) causing the undeclared allergen of sesame seeds. The outer carton of “Ichimi” and “Shichimi” may possibly contains inner packages of “Ichimi”, and the inner packages contain “Shichimi” contents. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing sesame was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a human error during the packing process.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wismettac-asian-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-spice-seasoning
Wismettac Asian Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Spice Seasoning
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 14, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 14, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sesame
Company Name:  Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Shirakiku
Product Description:  Ichimi spice powder, 10.58 oz

CA Distributor Pulls More Imported Snack Products for Lack of Allergen Labeling

Daiso California LLC of La Mirada, CA is recalling even more snack products that lack proper allergen labeling.  This company has issued other recalls over the past few months for the same issue....lack of allergen labeling on imported snack products.  The last posted recall was issue on February 3, 2023.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daiso-issues-allergy-alert-prepackaged-snacks-0
Daiso Issues Allergy Alert for Prepackaged Snacks
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 13, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 13, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk, wheat, soy, tree nuts
Company Name:  Daiso California, LLC
Brand Name:  Various
Product Description:   Various Snack Foods

Health Alert issued for A CA Establishment's Sausage Product Due to Undeclared Allergens

USDA is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage link products made by GOULART'S SAUSAGE CO of San Jose CA.  The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label.  The problem was discovered during routine inspection activities when FSIS observed the establishment adding nonfat dry milk to an ingredient in the Linguica links products. The finished product labels for these Linguica links products do not identify nonfat dry milk as an ingredient and do not declare milk as an allergen.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-pork-sausage-products-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

GOULART'S SAUSAGE CO.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage link products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Prescription Pet Food Recalled for Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.  Ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues, depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, can include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling to renal (kidney) dysfunction.  Purina is taking this action after receiving two contacts about two separate confirmed cases of a dog exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the diet, to date. Once taken off the diet, each of these dogs recovered.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-el-elemental-dry
Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Voluntarily Recalls Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to Potentially Elevated Vitamin D
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 08, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 08, 2023
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:  Potentially elevated Vitamin D
Company Name:  Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Brand Name:  Purina
Product Description:  Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

OR Company Recalls Snack Products for Incorrect Allergen Labeling

Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’Z of North Plains, Oregon is recalling following products due to undeclared milk, soy, and/or walnut.   The products are packaged in either 8 oz plastic cone bags or 8 oz pouch bags with no lot code or best by date. The products were sold in retail stores in Oregon, Washington and California and through the company’s website (https://pilgrimsroastednutz.com/External Link Disclaimer) and farmers markets and events in Oregon.

Looks like someone didn't read any of the regulations, but guessed what was to go on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pilgrims-roasted-nutz-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-soy-walnut-snack-products
Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’z Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, Walnut in Snack Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 06, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 08, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Nuts & Nut Products
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk, soy, walnut
Company Name:  Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’ Z
Brand Name:  Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’ Z
Product Description:  Chocolate Toffee Almonds, Crème Brulee Cashews, Tri-Color Chocolate Expresso Bean, more