Month / May 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in CSM Bakery Solutions’ Cinnabon Stix®

CSM Bakery Solutions’ Voluntary Recall of Cinnabon Stix® Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

April 29, 2016

Contact

Media

Loryn Franco
lfranco@focusbrands.com
404-257-7004

Announcement

Possible presence of peanut allergens in supplied ingredient
Bakery supplier, CSM Bakery Solutions, has notified Cinnabon of the recall of Cinnabon Stix due to the possible presence of peanut allergens in an ingredient used in Cinnabon Stix. The Cinnabon Stix are sold in bakery cups, bags, or boxes, and may have been distributed to Cinnabon retail locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Although the nutritional and allergen information currently indicates that Cinnabon products may contain milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, pecans, other tree nuts or traces of nuts, Cinnabon is taking extra measures knowing that peanut allergens have been detected in the ingredients for the Cinnabon Stix. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific types of allergens, such as peanuts, run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Cinnabon is not aware of any complaints or illnesses at this time. 
Effective immediately, all Cinnabon bakeries are discontinuing the sale of Cinnabon Stix until CSM has confirmed that the potential source of peanut allergens has been contained and eliminated. Anyone who has purchased Cinnabon Stix is encouraged to discard them if there is possible exposure to anyone with a peanut allergy.
About Cinnabon®
Founded in Seattle in 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon LLC, is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon® currently operates over 1,200 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers and military establishments. Cinnabon® is also a multi-channel licensor, partnering with other companies to provide over 70 brand licensed products at foodservice and retail venues. Visitwww.Cinnabon.comdisclaimer icon for more information, follow on Twitter @Cinnabon or become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.
About FOCUS Brands Inc. 
Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc., through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 5,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky’s®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, Auntie Anne’s® and McAlister’s Deli®, as well as Seattle’s Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in certain international markets. Please visitwww.focusbrands.comdisclaimer icon to learn more.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of Republic of Tea’s Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea

The Republic of Tea Issues Voluntary Recall of Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea

April 29, 2016

Contact

Consumers

The Republic of Tea
 teasafety@republicoftea.com
 1-800-298-4832

Media

Jenn Wade, Nicole Kraft, and Dina Rosenberg
 pr@republicoftea.com
 415-325-5519

Announcement

The Republic of Tea is dedicated to the health and wellness of each and every citizen (customer). As such, we are issuing a voluntary recall of our Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea in response to a possible health risk. There have been no illnesses reported in connection with this voluntary recall. No other teas are impacted by this recall.
The Republic of Tea was notified by one of our suppliers, of the possibility that one lot of its organic ginger ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
The organic ginger supplier reported this finding from another customer. The Republic of Tea and the organic ginger supplier have conducted their own investigations and have tested numerous samples of organic ginger by accredited independent third party laboratories and confirmed the absence of Salmonella.
Despite the fact it was confirmed that there is no Salmonella in the organic ginger that was tested, The Republic of Tea is taking the precautionary measure to recall the following Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea:
  • Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea – 50 CT Tin
    • UPC: 7-42676-40355-5 – Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
  • Organic Turmeric Ginger – 250 CT Bulk Bag
    • UPC: 7-42676-30655-9 – Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
  • Organic Turmeric Ginger – 250 CT Bulk Bag
    • UPC: 7-42676-30655-9 – Best Sipped by April 13, 2018
  • Organic Turmeric Ginger – 50 CT Refill Bag
    • UPC: 7-42676-42155-9 – Best Sipped by March 23, 2018
Citizens may return Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea to The Republic of Tea for a replacement tea, or for a full refund.
“There is absolutely no evidence that our tea has been contaminated. We are taking this preventive, cautious measure because we want our citizens to feel comfortable when drinking our premium quality teas and herbs,” said Todd B. Rubin, Minister of Evolution at The Republic of Tea. “The health and safety of our citizens is our number one priority and we will not take potential health risks lightly. This voluntary recall is the first in our nearly quarter-century history.”
For questions and concerns teasafety@republicoftea.com or call 1-800-298-4832, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm CST.
About The Republic of Tea:
The Republic of Tea enriches people’s lives through its premium teas, education and innovation, as it emphasizes a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp” lifestyle. Founded in 1992, The Republic of Tea sparked a specialty tea revolution. Today the brand offers an unequaled selection of the highest-quality teas, herbal blends, books and nature-inspired sip ware, available exclusively at specialty retailers throughout the U.S. Further, The Republic of Tea is mindful of how its actions impact the greater community and actively supports worthy organizations like Action Against Hunger, The Ethical Tea Partnership, The Prostate Cancer Foundation, Xerces Society and The Whole Planet Foundation. Certifications include Demeter USA Certified Biodynamic, Fair Trade certification, Gluten-Free certification, Non-GMO Project verification, OU Kosher certification, Rainforest Alliance certification and USDA Organic certification. For more information, please visit www.REPUBLICofTEA.comdisclaimer icon or call 1-800-298-4832 FREE. Follow The Republic of Tea on Twitter at twitter.com/republicofteadisclaimer icon and Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RepublicofTeadisclaimer icon.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #foreign #rubber #contamination in Foster Farms Poultry Products

Foster Poultry Farms Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Materials Contamination

Class I Recall033-2016
Health Risk: HighApr 29, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin Bell 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2016 – Foster Poultry Farms, a Farmerville, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 220,450 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with extraneous blue plastic and black rubber materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fully cooked frozen chicken breast nuggets were produced on Feb. 22, 2016 and March 8, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 5-lb. bags containing FOSTER FARMS “Breast Nuggets – Nugget Shaped Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat.” The bags exhibit best by dates of 2/21/17 and 3/8/17.
  • 10-lb. bulk boxes containing FOSTER FARMS “Fully Cooked Breast Nuggets – Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat Fritters.” The boxes contain package code 6053 and 6068.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-33901” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Alaska, Arizona, California, Utah, and Washington state.
The problem was discovered after the company received several consumer complaints and immediately notified FSIS on April 29, 2016.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Foster Farms Recall hotline at, 1-800-338-8051. Media with questions about the recall can contact Lorna Bush, with Media Affairs, at (415) 392-1000.