FL Company Recalls Seltzer Product For Undeclared Coconut and Milk Allergens

Kula Brands LLC, of Miami FL, is recalling Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer due to the presence of undeclared tree nuts (coconut) and milk.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing (the allergen) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts (coconut) and milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kula-brands-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-and-milk-kula-can-pina-colada-kratom-seltzer
Kula Brands LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut and Milk in Kula Can Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 06, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 06, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Tree Nut (Coconut) and Milk
Company Name:  Kula Brands LLC
Brand Name:  Kula Can
Product Description:  Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer

CA Establishment Recalls Ham Product After Internal Testing Indicated Potential Listeria Contamination

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products produced by Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats, a Manteca, Calif. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer in commerce.  The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some of the affected product was distributed into commerce.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-kirkland-signature-ready-eat-ham-products-due
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Kirkland Signature Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
SUNNYVALLEY SMOKED MEATS

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products produced by Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats, a Manteca, Calif. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer in commerce.

MA Establishment Recalls Meatball Product For Undeclared Egg

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen - the product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The product was produced by Plenus Group of Lowell, MA.  The problem was discovered during a label review by the establishment.





https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-a-ready-eat-stuffed-pepper-soup-meatballs-product
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for A Ready-To-Eat Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
PLENUS GROUP INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen - the product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

TX Firm Recalls Edible Cookie Dough Product After Packaging Issue Results in Undeclared Peanut

Cookies-N-Milk, of McKinney, TX is recalling their 6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" because it may contain undeclared peanuts.  After receiving a notification from a distributor, the investigation indicates the problem occurred at the packaging stage.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cookies-n-milk-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-chocolate-chip-edible-cookie-dough
Cookies-N-Milk Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 04, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 04, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Peanuts
Company Name:  Cookies-N-Milk
Brand Name:  Cookies-N-Milk
Product Description:  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

CA Manufacturer of Protein Powder Recalls Product After Co-Packer Inadvertently Adds Sesame

Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen.  A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated the recall.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/orgain-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-organic-plant-protein-superfoods-powder-creamy
Orgain Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Sold in Costco Warehouse Stores
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 04, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 04, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sesame
Company Name:  Orgain LLC
Brand Name:  Orgain
Product Description:  Chocolate Flavored Protein Powder

The Need for Food Operations to Have a Photography Policy

Someone taking pictures or videos is an ongoing concern for food operations, especially in light of the high use of cellphones.  Then there is  the question of whether an inspector can take photos.  An article in Food Safety Magazine discusses the need to develop a policy regarding taking photos and video in food operations.

Food Safety Magazine
https://www.food-safety.com/articles/8916-establishing-and-implementing-a-facility-photography-policy?oly_enc_id=5289D4251556E4J
Establishing and Implementing a Facility Photography Policy
By Richard Stier

WI Spice Company Recalls Sesame Inadvertently Added to Jars Resulting in An Undeclared Sesame Allergen

Penzeys Spices of Wauwatosa, WI, is voluntarily recalling some of its 2.2-ounce Jars of Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle (SKU/Item Number 20756) because they may contain undeclared sesame seeds.  The voluntary recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small sample of a similar item containing sesame seeds was unintentionally added to the “Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle” during bottling. An investigation identified that the problem was caused by an error in the company's production/packaging processes and corrective action has been taken.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/penzeys-spices-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-seeds-brady-street-cheese-sprinkle
Penzeys Spices Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame Seeds in "Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 28, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 28, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sesame seeds
Company Name:  Penzeys Spices
Brand Name:  Brady Street
Product Description:  Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle, 2.2 oz jar

CA Firm Recalls Ginger Snap Chocolate After Peanut Butter Product Discovered in Package

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate of Eureka, California is recalling “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” batch 23194 because they were mis-packaged and are Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars in Ginger Snap wrappers and contain undeclared peanuts.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was sold to two customers in our factory store who returned it saying it tasted like peanut butter.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dick-taylor-craft-chocolate-issues-recall-allergy-allert-undeclared-peanuts-ginger-snap-milk
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Issues Recall for Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate”
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 28, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  September 28, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Brand Name:  Dick Taylor
Product Description:  Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate Bar, 2 oz.

Pork Chicharrones Imported from USDA-Ineligible Country of Honduras Recalled

Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and importer located in Kenner, La., is recalling approximately 1,271 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork chicharrones product (fried pork rind) that was imported from Honduras, a country ineligible to export pork products to the United States.  The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS surveillance activity at a retail store where the agency found the pork chicharrones product from Honduras. Honduras is not eligible to export pork products to the U.S.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/del-valle-import-and-export-llc-recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-product
Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, Recalls Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Product Imported From Honduras

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 – Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and importer located in Kenner, La., is recalling approximately 1,271 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork chicharrones product that was imported from Honduras, a country ineligible to export pork products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.