Monday, July 1, 2024

NY Firm Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts After Lab Test Finds Salmonella

Sunco and Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook, New Jersey is recalling Terrafina brand Macadamia in the Raw packed in 6 oz plastic containers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The potential contamination of Salmonella was discovered through the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory through routine testing. The company is recalling this product as FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation.  The raw macadamia nuts were manufactured by SolCaribe, S.A., Costa Rica.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunco-frenchie-llc-recalls-terrafina-brand-macadamia-raw-because-possible-health-risk
Sunco & Frenchie LLC. Recalls Terrafina Brand Macadamia in the Raw Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 28, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 28, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name:  Sunco and Frenchie LLC
Brand Name:  terrafina
Product Description:  Macadamia in the Raw

NY Firm Recalls Salad Items for Listeria After Positive NY State Lab Test

Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes in a 9-ounce package of Bogopa “Fresh Spinach.” Production of the product has been suspended

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/solata-foods-recalls-fresh-spinach-and-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk
Solata Foods Recalls Fresh Spinach and Spinach Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 21, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 27, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Vegetable Products
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Solata Foods LLC
Brand Name:  Solata, Gaia Organic, Full Circle Organic, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa
Product Description:  Spinach and salad mixes

Canadian Bakery's Mislabeling Issue Results in Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen

FGF Brands Inc of Toronto, Ontario is recalling 11830 cases of ALDI - Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count, because it may contain undeclared Walnut.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the walnut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnut. 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/fgf-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-walnuts-aldi-bakeshop-chocolate-chip-muffin-4-count
FGF Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in “Aldi - Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 Count"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 26, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 26, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Walnut allergen
Company Name:  FGF Brands Inc.
Brand Name:  Aldi Bake Shop Bakery
Product Description:  Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count

CA Chocolate Company Recalls Chocolate Product for Undeclared Hazelnuts

Feve Artisan Chocolatier and Dandelion Chocolate of San Francisco, CA are voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Feve Artisan Chocolatier x Dandelion Chocolate Chocolate-Covered Cocoa Nibs because the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing hazelnuts was distributed in Chocolate-Covered Cocoa Nibs packaging that did not reveal the presence of this allergen. This issue was isolated to a single lot.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/feve-artisan-chocolatier-and-dandelion-chocolate-issue-allergy-alert-undeclared-hazelnuts-chocolate
Feve Artisan Chocolatier and Dandelion Chocolate Issue Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Chocolate-Covered Cocoa Nibs
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date: June 25, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared hazelnut allergen
Company Name:  Feve Artisan Chocolatier and Dandelion Chocolate
Brand Name:  Feve Artisan Chocolatier x Dandelion Chocolate
Product Description:  Chocolate-covered cocoa nibs, 4 oz

Imported Smoked Salmon Slices Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Foppen Seafood, of Harderwijk, The Netherlands is recalling Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, identified by lot number 412, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets across 15 states in the USA.  The recall was issued after routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/foppen-seafood-issues-recall-smoked-norwegian-salmon-slices-81oz-toast-sized-sold-kroger-and-payless
Foppen Seafood Issues a Recall of Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices 8.1oz Toast Sized Sold at Kroger and Payless Supermarket Stores Due to Listeria Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 25, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 25, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages Fish
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Foppen Paling En Zalm B.V.
Brand Name:  Foppen
Product Description:  Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz
Company Announcement  Reason for Recall

Nut Packer Recalls Nut Mix for Undeclared Peanut

DSD Merchandisers LLC of Livermore, CA is voluntarily recalling UPC 6-51433-99651-6 Deluxe Roasted & Salted Mixed Nuts, Sell by: 10/09/24, due to the presence of undeclared peanut.  
The recall was initiated after a consumer contacted DSD merchandisers, LLC through the company website to report they purchased product and upon consuming, noticed that the product contained peanut, which they then noted the label did not declare Peanut on the Ingredient Statement nor the Allergen Statement portion of the label. The label just contained a packed on same equipment as product containing peanut statement. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's formulation change processes and packaging label change process.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dsd-merchandisers-llc-announces-voluntary-recall-deluxe-roasted-salted-mixed-nuts-due-undeclared
DSD Merchandisers, LLC Announces Voluntary Recall of Deluxe Roasted & Salted Mixed Nuts Due to Undeclared Peanut
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 24, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages  Nuts & Nut Products  
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Peanut
Company Name:  DSD Merchandisers, LLC
Brand Name:  DSD Merchandisers, Inc.
Product Description:  Deluxe Roasted & Salted Mixed Nuts

Washington State Company Recalls Dried Orzo and Dried Campanelle Due to Potential Molding

Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, Washington is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination.  The recall was initiated after determining the product was under-dried and finding three packages within the company's retail marketplace that had the beginning signs of mold.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wildly-beloved-foods-recalling-orzo-vegan-dried-and-campbell-vegan-dried-due-potential-mold
Wildly Beloved Foods is Recalling Orzo (Vegan) Dried and Campbell (Vegan) Dried Due to Potential Mold
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 24, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with mold
 Company Name:  Wildly Beloved Foods
Brand Name:  Wildly Beloved Food
Product Description:  Dried Orzo and Dried Campanelle

Maryland Ice Cream Company Recalls Product After FDA Finds Listeria

Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/totally-cool-inc-recalls-all-ice-cream-products-because-possible-health-risk
Totally Cool, Inc., Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 24, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 24, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Totally Cool, Inc.
Brand Name:  Multiple brand names
Product Description:  Ice Cream Products

Ohio Company Recalls Hedgehog Feed After State Lab Finds Salmonella

Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, OH is recalling Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The initial recall was issued on June 21, and then expanded by the company on June 28, 2024.  

Products from the recalled lot were distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, AND WI.

Vitakraft Sun Seed was notified on June 18, 2024, by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that Salmonella was detected in an inspection sample of product from Lot Number 417429. The tests which identified the bacteria were part of random testing performed by the State of Minnesota on consumer products, and not prompted by any consumer concerns. To date, there have been no reports of illness.






https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk-0
Vitakraft Sun Seed Recall of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 28, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  July 01, 2024
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Animal Feed
Reason for Announcement:  Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name:  Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc.
Brand Name:  Sunseed Vita Prima
Product Description:  Hedgehog Food