Friday, March 16, 2018
This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending 3/16/18
Potential Allergen Carry-over Issue in Nuts A MN is voluntarily recalling various products roasted in their facility and sold in consumer packaging that may contain undeclared peanuts and various tree nuts. The recall was initiated after the potential for allergen cross-contact was identified during an inspection by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The issue was caused by a breakdown in the company's production scheduling processes. Basically, they had carryover from product to product for every nut specific allergen - Peanuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Filberts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pistachios. [Scheduling and allergen clean out between products]
Wrong Sauce Packet - A NY retailer is recalling their Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC7-66630-98023) with a best-by of 7/4/18 or 7/5/18 because the product may contain undeclared egg. The recall was initiated because an employee in one store discovered that the incorrect sauce had been packaged and labeled incorrectly. [Incorrect addition of sauce packet]
Wrong Label on Alka-Seltzer - Bayer is voluntarily recalling select Alka-Seltzer Plus® packages because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.
Wrong Cookies in the Cookie Bag - Chris’s Cookies has recalled one lot of its Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie 12 Oz (340g) Bags (Barcode#: 0068 0752) after a report that Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies were discovered in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Bag, and therefore the product may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a bag labeled as Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies instead contained Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies. While there is a warning statement on the label that the product may contain traces of peanuts, “peanuts” is not listed as an ingredient. [Wrong bags?]
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600725.htm
Schwartz Brothers Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending October 27, 2018
Wrong Label - Shirley’s Cookie Company Inc. of Claysburg, PA, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of "Chocolate Whoopie Pie" because they may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Tamari Sauce Contains Soy - New Seasons Market is recalling 193 jars of New Seasons Market Hot & Sour Broth because it contains undeclared soy. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the broth containing soy was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of soy. The product contains Tamari sauce, which is made from soy beans.[Tamari sauce is similar to soy sauce, but contains little to no wheat, while soy sauce does have wheat]
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-106-2018-release
Red Square Foods, Inc., Recalls Frozen Not-Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Class I Recall
106-2018
Health Risk: High
Oct 27, 2018
Friday, February 7, 2020
This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending February 8, 2020
New Seasons Market has issued a recall for a total of 30 Grab N' Go Vegetarian Lasagna w/ Gluten-Free Pasta units (UPC 52390), with packed on dates 2/1-2/3, and sell by dates 2/6-2/9. This product is being voluntarily recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (soy).
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling select bundt cakes and chocolate dipped cookies from stores in Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and Washington D.C. because they contain undeclared milk. I guess they just missed the milk as an ingredient when designing the labels. (But notice the precautionary label - made in a facility that processes 'everything'...so like it's a cake facility....chocolate cakes...fish cakes, crab cakes,.....)
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Pints of Butter Almond Ice Cream Pints Recalled Due to Undeclared Soy and Wheat Due to Container Mix-up
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 11, 2021
FDA Publish Date: December 13, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Soy, Wheat
Company Name: Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association
Band Name: Howling Cow
Product Description: Howling Cow Butter Almond Ice Cream Pints
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Lunch Kits Recalled After Supplied Ingredient Was Subject to Cross Contact with Allergen
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-never-any-brand-ready-eat-ham-and-cheese-lunch-kits
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Never Any! Brand Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Lunch Kits Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Never Any! brand ready-to-eat (RTE) ham and cheese lunch kits containing chocolate chip cookies that may contain peanut, 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 peanut are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are believed to no longer be available for purchase.
Friday, August 18, 2017
This Week in Mislabeled Products - 8/12/17 - 8/18/17
A MN company is recalling their Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli 12 oz. pouches because it may contain undeclared almonds. "The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in their manufacturing partner’s production and packaging processes." So, the co-packer screwed up.
A NJ establishment, is recalling approximately 1,719 pounds of chicken caesar salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - the product contains wheat which is not declared on the product label. "The problem was discovered when the establishment received notification from the sole retailer of the chicken products that the incorrect ingredient label was applied to the chicken caesar salad products. The ingredient label has a statement that the products were made without gluten containing ingredients, however, the Chicken Caesar Salad contains croutons made with wheat, and thus the wheat allergen was not declared on the label" Ah...those darn croutons.
A NY company is recalling its 14 ounce packages of "CALIFORNIA ALOHA MIX" because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews). "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 that the tree nut containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews)." This looks to be a case of cross contact, probably in the packaging process. NOTE - this product does have the precautionary label - "Manufactured in a facility that processes/packages products that contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, and wheat." (picture of label below).
An IL based distributor, is recalling its 7 ounce and 14 ounce packages of “Gazab Green Raisins (Chinese)”, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. "The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the sulfite-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a product packaging process when creating labels." So the company was using generic packaging with print-on-demand labels. Easy for these labels to not be checked well enough when being input into the machine and when selecting the right label code when printing.
A St. Louis supermarket chain is recalling two deli items due to the presence of undeclared fish (bonito, cod), undeclared lobster, crab, and shrimp in scampi butter and undeclared soy and wheat in cabernet grille butter. The recall was initiated after it was discovered by store personnel during an internal audit. "Subsequent investigation indicated the omissions were the result of ingredient changes in the products".
Another WA establishment, is recalling approximately 4,805 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products are mislabeled as Chicken Chile Verde that contain milk and soy, but contain Turkey Meatloaf, which has additional allergens, eggs and fish (anchovies), that are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints of the wrong meal inside the retail boxes.
A Colorado company is recalling boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix because it may contain undeclared milk . "The recall was initiated by Madhava Natural Sweeteners after it was discovered that one ingredient in the chocolate chips may include a milk product."
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm571561.htm
Dierbergs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Bonito and Cod), Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Soy and Wheat in Product
For Immediate Release
August 14, 2017
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalls All Products, Additional Cases Linked Through Retrospective DNA Matching
Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Blue Bell Creameries Products
Posted April 21, 2015 11:45 AM ET
Highlights
Read the Advice to Consumers, Institutions, and Retailers>>(http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/ice-cream-03-15/advice-consumers.html)
Read the Information for Health Professionals>>(http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/ice-cream-03-15/health-professionals.html)
On April 20, 2015, Blue Bell Creameries voluntarily recalled all of its products currently on the market made at all of its facilities, including ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and frozen snacks, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Blue Bell announced this recall after sampling conducted by the company revealed that Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream half gallons produced on March 17, 2015 and March 27, 2015 contained the bacteria.
Monday, January 15, 2018
This Week in Mislabeled Product - Ending Jan 13, 2018
Tofu Product Does Not Declare Soy on Label - Rico Brand of Salt Lake City, Utah is recalling Tofu Breakfast Burrito, because it may contain undeclared Soy [And tofu is fermented soy, so must realize that some consumers may not recognize that fact?]. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product “Tofu Breakfast Burrito” containing Soybean was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soybean. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.
Supplier Mistakenly Labels Coconut Macaroons as Oatmeal Cookies - Dollar General Corporation announced a voluntary recall of a lot of its 12-ounce packages of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies over concerns of undeclared milk and tree nuts. Dollar General initially learned of a potential issue based upon information received from a store level employee. The Company promptly contacted the product’s manufacturer who confirmed a production facility labeling error in which Clover Valley® Coconut Macaroons were inadvertently placed in Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookie packaging.
Hiland Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall Of Hiland Dairy Orange Juice And Tampico Citrus Punch
For Immediate Release
January 13, 2018
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Two Flavored Cake Mixes Recalled by GM Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
The baking process will eliminate the organism, but of course there are those who are prone to eat raw cookie dough or offer it to children (this is worse because children would be more susceptible to infection. FDA issued an Advisory against eating raw cookie dough.
General Mills News Release
http://www.generalmills.com/en/News/NewsReleases/Library/2016/July/betty-crocker-mix-recall/07382396-c01d-4b3a-b86b-ce8b7e556641
Jul 11, 2016
Two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix recalled
Consumers reminded not to consume uncooked cake batter or raw flour products
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Out of an abundance of caution, two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix sold in the U.S. and one flavor sold in Canada have been added to General Mills’ previously announced flour recall from July 1, 2016. No illnesses reported to date have been connected to cake mix. No other General Mills or Betty Crocker mixes are included in this recall.
Friday, October 28, 2022
CA Firm Recalls Cookies for Undeclared Almonds and Hazelnuts
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daiso-issues-allergy-alert-tiramisu-twist-cookies-almonds-and-hazelnuts-not-identified-ingredients
Daiso Issues Allergy Alert on Tiramisu Twist Cookies Almonds and Hazelnuts Not Identified as Ingredients on Packaging
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 27, 2022
FDA Publish Date: October 28, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared almonds and hazelnuts
Company Name: Daiso California LLC
Brand Name: Daiso
Product Description: Tiramisu Twist Cookies
Friday, August 23, 2019
This Week in Allergen Related Recalls for Week Ending August 24, 2019
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-decorated-red-apple-cookies-issued-southern-pacific-whole-foods-market
Allergy Alert for Undeclared Egg in “Decorated Red Apple Cookies” Issued by Southern Pacific Whole Foods Market Stores
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2019
FDA Publish Date: August 22, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name:Whole Foods Market Stores
Brand Name: Whole Foods Market
Product Description: Iced Sugar Cookies
Monday, January 5, 2015
Recall Summary for the 2014 Holiday Season
1) First, there were ice cream recalls in ice cream products due to Listeria. They are linked to one supplier, Snoqualmie Gourmet.
FDA Recall Notice - 1/3/15
Full Tilt Ice Cream Recalls All Dairy Based Ice Cream Products Except Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Because of Possible Health Risk
WA based company recalls ice cream due to Listeria. The product contained an ingredient that was recalled by another company.
FDA Recall Notice - 1/3/15
Pink’s Ice Cream Recalls All Ice Cream Flavors Except the Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Because of Possible Health Risk
This is another Washington based company recalling because of an ingredient was recalled.
FDA Recall Notice
Great Feeling Foods, LLC Recalls Groove Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk
FDA Recall Notice
Updated Release By Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Ice Cream, Gelato, Custard And Sorbet Because Of Possible Health Risk
2) Cheese products were also recalled due to Listeria.
One set was related to Bleating Heart Cheese.
FDA Recall Notice - 12/31/14
Whole Foods Market Voluntarily Recalls Cut, Wrapped and Weighed Bleating Heart-Brand Cheeses in Arizona, California and Hawaii Because of Possible Health Risk
"Whole Foods Market is recalling cheese sold in Arizona, California and Hawaii that came from its supplier Bleating Heart Cheeses because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes......"
And Bleating Heart Cheese is expanding their recall.
Bleating Heart Cheese Expanding Voluntary Recall To Include All Cheese Produced Between February 14, 2014 To September 19, 2014
And another recall was a raw milk cheddar product recalled in MI.
Farm Country Cheese House Recalls Raw Milk Cheddar Because Of Possible Contamination With Listeria Monocytogenes
3) There were two separate recalls of pet treats due to Salmonella.
FDA Recall Notice - 12/31/14
Jump Your Bones, Inc. Recalls Roo Bites (Cubes) Pet Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
These pet treats are being recalled due to the potential to be contaminated by Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.
FDA Recall Notice - 12/24/14
Barkworthies® Issues Nationwide Recall of Chicken Vittles Dog Chews
This recall was initiated after CO Department of Ag found a sample positive for Salmonella.
4) And there was a recall of nut products due to the potential for Salmonella.
FDA Recall Notice 12/30/14
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Fisher Brand 8 oz. Chopped Walnuts and Fisher Brand 8 oz. Pecan Cookie Pieces Because of Possible Health Risk
5) A recall of Bruschetta due to the potential for glass.
American Roland Food Corp. Recalls Two Lots of Roland(R) Bruschetta
6) There were some allergen recalls as well for Hummus, Bread Crumbs, Superfoods Rice, and spice products.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled After Complaints of Choking
From a Food Safety Plan design perspective, this would be regarded as a potential physical hazard issue to be included at the ingredient mixing step.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm636197.htm
Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Chewy Chips Ahoy 13oz Due to Unexpected Solidified Ingredient in Product in the US
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2019
Monday, February 6, 2023
Fudge Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen Due to Supplier Issue
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bg-foods-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-three-cases-back-naturer-fudge-mint
B&G Foods Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert for Undeclared Peanut in Three Cases of Back to Nature® Fudge Mint Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 01, 2023
FDA Publish Date: February 01, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared peanuts
Company Name: B & G Foods, Inc.
Brand Name: Back to Nature
Product Description: Fudge Mint Cookies
Company Announcement
Monday, August 2, 2021
CDC Investigate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix
The key here....do not eat raw cookie dough. Cookie dough must be cooked per directions. Along with that, carefully clean up surfaces and equipment after use. Remember that the raw flour on surfaces can be potentially contaminated.
CDC Investigation Notice
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix | CDC
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cake Mix
Posted July 28, 2021
Fast Facts
Illnesses: 16
Hospitalizations: 7
Deaths: 0
States: 12
Recall: No
Investigation status: Active
July 28, 2021
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to cake mix.
Friday, September 3, 2021
Allergen Free Tiger Nut Flour Gains Popularity as Wheat Flour Alternative
Tiger nut or chufa is a tuber from the plant Cyperus esculentus. This tuber is ground and sifted to produce a flour said to have favorable characteristics. Chufa is an ancient food source originating in the Eastern Hemisphere, primarily Africa. In the Western Hemisphere, it has been considered an invasive weed in certain areas.
"Tiger nut flour is rich in calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron and zinc, vitamins C and E and folic acid, as well as unsaturated fats and proteins. It is low in carbohydrates, which makes it ideal for Paleo and Ketogenic diets, and is high in fiber and antioxidants."
And you can even make beer from Chufa.
Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2021/08/31/five-reasons-why-tiger-nut-flour-is-the-trendiest-alternative-flour/
Five Reasons Why Tiger Nut Flour Is The Trendiest Alternative Flour
Tiger nut (or chufa nut) flour, which is ground from tubers that grow on the yellow nutsedge plant, is gaining popularity globally as the perfect substitute for wheat flour, given its gluten-free properties, its status as a super food and its natural sweet taste. The flour, which is made by grinding tiger nut tubers and sieving the powder through a fine screen, acts like almond flour, adding moisture and chewiness but with a sweeter taste.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Acorns.......the New Old Superfood?
In an review article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, researchers found that the lowly acorn is chock full of healthful stuff. In addition to a whole host of phytochemicals, acorns are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins A and E, and unsaturated fatty acids.
Monday, August 20, 2018
This Week in Mislabeled Products - Week Ending August 18, 2018
Ice Cream Recalled After Chocolate Ingredient Recalled for Peanuts - Salt & Straw Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Chocolate Gooey Brownie pints because it may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated after receiving notification from the chocolate supplier, Pitch Dark Chocolate, that the chocolate chips used in the Chocolate Gooey Brownie may have had possible cross-contact with a peanut allergen.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm617097.htm
Marsee Baking Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Cookies Sold At Café Yumm! Restaurants
For Immediate Release
August 15, 2018
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
CO Candy Company Recalls Salted Caramel Cookie Product After Incorrect Packaging of Peanut Containing Cookies
Hammond’s Candies of Denver, CO is recalling 5-ounce boxes of Hammond’s Salted Caramel Cookies, because they may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall was initiated after a routine product check revealed that peanut-containing product had been packed and distributed in incorrect packaging, which did not declare the presence of peanuts. Further investigation has determined the root cause to be a temporary failure of the manufacturer’s packing and product release process.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hammonds-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-salted-caramel-cookies
Hammond’s Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Salted Caramel Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: October 17, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Peanuts
Company Name: Hammond’s Candies
Brand Name: Hammond’s
Product Description: Salted Caramel Cookies
Monday, March 11, 2019
Grocery Stores Report Recall of Flour Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
FDA has not yet posted a recall on their website, so there is limited information.
Salmonella can be found in flour and becomes an issue when items are undercooked or not cooked (like raw cookie dough) or there is cross contamination in the kitchen when the contaminated flour gets onto ready-to-eat food items.
http://www.fox13news.com/consumer/publix-winn-dixie-recalls-pillsbury-flour-due-to-salmonella-concern
Publix, Winn-Dixie recalls Pillsbury flour due to salmonella concern
By FOX 13 News staff
Posted Mar 11 2019 05:56AM EDT
Updated Mar 11 2019 07:16AM EDT