Imported Cumin Recalled After State Lab Testing Finds Salmonella

Lipari Foods, of Warren MI, has issued a voluntary recall of a specific lot of Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs (6oz in clamshell-type container) manufactured by International Food due to potential presence of Salmonella contamination.   Product is imported from India.    The products were distributed to retail stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

This was brought to our attention by The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), after they were alerted that a sample of the Ground Cumin collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested positive for Salmonella. The Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs manufactured by International Food are being recalled as they are potentially adulterate with Salmonella.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lipari-foods-recalls-ground-cumin-because-possible-health-risk
Lipari Foods Recalls Ground Cumin Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 20, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 20, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Spices, Flavors & Salts
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  Lipari Foods
Brand Name:  Lipari Foods
Product Description:  Ground cumin

Various Imported Snack Items Recalled After Label Design Misses Milk Present in Spice Blend

JABSONS FOODS PVT LTD is voluntarily recalling Tandoori Roasted Chana (Chick Peas), Tandoori Roasted Peanut, Tandoori KajuCashew Nuts , Tandoori Peanut Spread, Thai sweet Chilli Roasted Peanut because they contains undeclared Milk. Product was sold at retail stores in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago as well as our online JABSON store at Amazon.com

Subsequent Firm investigation indicates the problem was caused by an oversight in identifying the milk allergen during receiving the seasoning mix.

Product is imported from India where it is manufactured by Bhrigu Foods LLC.  The importers of this product would have been required to have a FSVP in place for this product.  As part of the hazard analysis, allergens will need to be identified as a hazard.  The identification of this could be missed on a less-than-thorough analysis.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jabsons-foods-pvt-ltd-voluntarily-recalling-five-products-having-tandoori-flavour-due-undeclared
Jabsons Foods PVT LTD is Voluntarily Recalling Five Products Having Tandoori Flavour Due to Undeclared Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 19, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Gravy/Sauces
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  JABSONS FOODS PVT LTD
Brand Name:  Jabsons
Product Description:  Chick peas, Peanuts, Peanut Spread, Cashew Nuts

CA Company Recalls Curry Spice After State Lab Finds Undeclared Peanut

Trong Foods International of Santa Ana, CA, is recalling certain of its 4 ounce bottles, 16 ounce bottles, and 4 ounce bags of “Madras Curry Powder” (CA RI NI AN DO “KIM TU THAP”) because they may contain undeclared peanuts.  The recalled “Madras Curry Powder” was distributed within New York State in retail stores and through mail orders and possibly in Maryland, New Jersey, and California. 

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the peanut-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/trong-foods-international-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-madras-curry-powder
Trong Foods International Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Madras Curry Powder”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 19, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 19, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Spices, Flavors & Salts
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Trong Foods International
Brand Name:  Trong Foods International
Product Description:  Madras Curry Powder (CA RI NI AN DO “KIM TU THAP”)

SD Company Recalls Pretzels for Undeclared Milk

Dakota Style Foods, Inc., of Clark SD, is recalling Hy-Vee Brand Honey Mustard Braided Pretzels, Hy-Vee Brand Dill Pickle Braided Pretzels, and Hy-Vee Brand Salt and Vinegar Braided Pretzels, because it may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered through a consumer complaint that 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/dakota-style-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-pretzels
Dakota Style Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Pretzels
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 18, 2023
FDA Publish Date: April 18, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Dakota Style Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Hy-Vee
Product Description: Pretzels

NC Processor Recalls Blue Crab Dip, Cocktail Sauce, Cole Slaw and Crabcake Due to Undeclared Allergen

Washington Crab, a NC processor, is recalling Blue Crab Dip 8 oz, Cocktail Sauce 8 oz, Cole Slaw 8 oz and 16 oz & Crabcake 2, 6 & 12 Count Packages Due to undeclared allergens.  Products were distributed between Oct 13, 2022 to April 13, 2023. The Blue Crab Dip, Cocktail Sauce and Cole Slaw were packaged in clear plastic cups and Crabcakes on plastic trays and sold primarily to distributors, restaurants and company retail outlet located in the states of North Carolina & South Carolina.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/washington-crab-recalls-blue-crab-dip-8-oz-cocktail-sauce-8-oz-cole-slaw-8-oz-and-16-oz-crabcake-2-6
Washington Crab Recalls Blue Crab Dip 8 oz, Cocktail Sauce 8 oz, Cole Slaw 8 oz and 16 oz & Crabcake 2, 6 & 12 Count Packages Due to Undeclared Milk, Egg, Wheat, Fish & Soy Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 17, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 18, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Seafood/Seafood Product
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared egg, fish, milk, soy and wheat
Company Name:  Washington Crab & Seafood Company
Brand Name:  Washington Crab & Seafood Company
Product Description:  Crab dip, cocktail sauce, coleslaw, crabcake

DE Company Expands Recall of Chocolate Crispy Bars for Undeclared Cashew

Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, DE is expanding their recall (published Apr 3, 2023) of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, which is sold in a 15-count variety pack that contains two other flavors, because it may contain undeclared cashews. The initial recall which included a single lot has been expanded to include all lots within expiration, the Best Before dates are indicated below.  The recall was voluntarily initiated due to a consumer complaint, which is the only reported reaction to date. It was determined the product may potentially contain undeclared cashew. The expansion comes following a decision by Wellness Natural USA Inc. to exercise an abundance of caution while the root cause of the contamination continues to be investigated.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wellness-natural-usa-inc-expands-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-simplyproteinr-peanut-butter
Wellness Natural USA Inc. Expands Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 11, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 12, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared tree nuts (cashew)
Company Name:  Wellness Natural USA Inc.
Brand Name: SimplyProtein
Product Description:  Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar

Imported Udon Noodles Recalled Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is recalling 19.04 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle for undeclared allergen of fish, specifically skipjack tuna.  The recall was initiated after we found out that the product contains undeclared allergen (skipjack tuna: fish). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a human error during the label design making process.  The product was imported from Japan.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wismettac-asian-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-skipjack-tuna-udon-noodle
Wismettac Asian Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Skipjack Tuna) in Udon Noodle
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 12, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  April 12, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared fish
Company Name:  Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Shirakiku
Product Description:  Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle

Update on Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Organic Strawberries - Additional Companies Issue Recalls

CDC and FDA updated the information on a the Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries from a supplier in Baja California, Mexico.  To date, there have been 7 reported cases from 2 states with 2 of those cases resulting in hospitalizations.

Product recalls began for one company, California Splendor, on March 16, 2023.  "In response to this investigation, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon voluntarily recalled frozen organic strawberries, sold to Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in certain states."

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/outbreaks/2023/hav-contaminated-food/index.htm
Multistate Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Linked to Frozen Organic Strawberries
At a Glance
Reported cases: 7
States: 2
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0

Outbreak Information
As of April 7, 2023, there are:

• 7 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A reported from 2 states (California and Washington).
• Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 24, 2022, to March 26, 2023.
• 2 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
• Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries are the likely source of this outbreak.

FSIS Issues Health Alert for Salad Items After Supplier Recalls Lettuce for Listeria

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh salad products with chicken and ham that contain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated lettuce that has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination.  The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that they used FDA-recalled lettuce to produce the fresh salad with chicken and ham products.  Recalled items, produced by Russ's Commissary of Holland MI,  were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

While not directly stated, the lettuce was likely produced by Revolution Farms, an indoor farm in MI, that just had issued a recall.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-fresh-salads-chicken-and-ham-containing-lettuce
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fresh Salads With Chicken and Ham Containing Lettuce Recalled by FDA for Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
RUSS' COMMISSARY
FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh salad products with chicken and ham that contain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated lettuce that has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination.